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The Most Stunning Met Gala Staircase Shots

The annual Costume Institute Benefit is all about fashion and fun, but before the stars can celebrate inside the bash, they have to make their way into the Metropolitan Museum of Art by way of the grand staircase.

The annual Costume Institute Benefit is all about fashion and fun, but before the stars can celebrate inside the bash, they have to make their way into the Metropolitan Museum of Art by way of the grand staircase. The dramatic carpeted steps make for gorgeous photos — and sometimes dress difficulties — as celebrities navigate the steps in their stylish gowns and getups. We've rounded up the most stunning staircase shots from this year's gala, starting with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's moment on their way into the Met.

All the Ladies on the Met Gala Red Carpet!

The 2013 Met Gala brought plenty of glamorous ladies to NYC last night.

The 2013 Met Gala brought plenty of glamorous ladies to NYC last night. Beyoncé Knowles stole the show in a sexy Givenchy Haute Couture number complete with matching boots, while Kristen Stewart donned a lace Stella McCartney ensemble. Cameron Diaz stayed true to the punk theme in a spiked Stella McCartney gown, and Jennifer Lawrence went classic in a black Dior dress.

There were tons of fabulous looks from last night, so click through to see them all, and make sure to vote on your fashion and beauty favorites from the 2013 Met Gala!

Katie Holmes Shows Skin and Talks Expanding Her Family

Katie Holmes bared her glowing skin on the cover of Allure's April edition, which hits newsstands on March 26.

Katie Holmes bared her glowing skin on the cover of Allure's April edition, which hits newsstands on March 26. The brunette beauty opened up to the magazine about her family plans, the memorable beauty advice she got from her mom, and her hopes for 2013. Katie also broke down her style timeline over the years and touched on the recent closing of her Broadway play, Dead Accounts. Here's more from Katie Holmes in Allure:

  • On expanding her family: "I don’t know. I'm open to it."
  • On her plan for this year: "I hope this is a peaceful year for a lot of people in the world. When you look back on the last year, there were a lot of tragedies — Hurricane Sandy, the Connecticut shooting. I . . . I just hope it's a good year for everyone."
  • On the best beauty advice she's gotten: "You may be pretty, and you may be talented, but nobody will remember that if you're mean."

Katie Holmes Has a Ball Cheering On the Knicks Courtside

Katie Holmes sat courtside last night as the Golden State Warriors took on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Katie Holmes sat courtside last night as the Golden State Warriors took on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Katie was joined by her agent, Adam Schweitzer, in the front row, where they watched the Knicks take home the win. She dressed casually for the event, adding a pop of team spirit with orange pumps and a lipstick shade to match. Katie's night out came without her usual companion, Suri Cruise, who recently spent time in London with dad Tom Cruise.

Katie is back on the East Coast after a quick trip to LA last week. She attended an exclusive dinner last Thursday, which was hosted by the ICM Partners agency. Katie didn't stick around to participate in Oscars festivities, despite attending Vanity Fair's afterparty with Tom by her side last year.

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Katie Holmes Flashes a Sexy Pink Look at the Late Show

Katie Holmes covered up a hot pink dress with a coat as she arrived at the Late Show in NYC today.

Katie Holmes covered up a hot pink dress with a coat as she arrived at the Late Show in NYC today. She posed for photos and waved to fans before heading inside to chat with David Letterman. It's been an exciting week for Katie, who celebrated her 34th birthday at a sweet shop with daughter Suri and later performed in Dead Accounts. Katie was all smiles as she emerged after her evening on Broadway and even stopped to sign autographs for the waiting crowd.

Katie will soon be celebrating the holidays, but she may be doing so without Suri. Tom Cruise recently revealed that all three of his kids, including Suri, will be with him for Christmas, saying, "We have got lots of very special things planned. We are all going to be together. I am looking forward to it."

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Best of 2012: Which Couple Had the Most Shocking Breakup of the Year?

From blindsiding breakups to amicable partings, 2012 brought on some shocking splits in Hollywood.

From blindsiding breakups to amicable partings, 2012 brought on some shocking splits in Hollywood. Comedic power couple Will Arnett and Amy Poehler parted ways, while Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis finally confirmed their breakup. Heidi Klum and Seal had seven years and four kids together prior to calling it quits, and Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise called time after year five. Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz were together for just one year before their breakup. Longtime couples Tina and Joe Simpson, Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe, as well as Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth, parted. Tell us — which was the most shocking?

Be sure to check out the rest of our Best of 2012 coverage across the network!

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Paul and Nirvana Play the 12/12/12 Show With Kanye, Chris, and More Stars

Celebrities and rock stars joined up to help out with the 12/12/12 concert benefiting Hurricane Sandy victims in NYC last night.

Celebrities and rock stars joined up to help out with the 12/12/12 concert benefiting Hurricane Sandy victims in NYC last night. Katie Holmes, Kristen Stewart, and Blake Lively appeared at the event, which raised money for the Robin Hood Relief Fund. Blake donned a bright orange Isabel Marant dress, while Katie picked blue Tom Ford and Kristen wore a neon yellow Jonathan Simkhai getup.

Katie joined Jason Sudeikis to present a video called "Red Hook Rising," bringing attention to those affected in Brooklyn. Kristen, meanwhile, praised New Jerseyans and introduced Jon Bon Jovi. Blake spoke about Connecticut and brought out Chris Martin, who performed with Michael Stipe. Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and many more musicians performed at the 12/12/12 concert. Paul McCartney gave a sensational performance when he joined up with the surviving members of Nirvana, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, to perform a new song called "Cut Me Some Slack."

The concert was broadcast both on TV and for free in movie theaters in the tri-state area, so Sandy victims had a place to enjoy the music. Superstorm Sandy left many in New York and New Jersey homeless and without power after it drove through the area in late October.

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Katie Holmes Gives Back to Broadway During Her Evening Off

Katie Holmes picked a purple Vivienne Westwood gown to wear for last night's Broadway Dreams Foundation gala at Celsius in NYC.

Katie Holmes picked a purple Vivienne Westwood gown to wear for last night's Broadway Dreams Foundation gala at Celsius in NYC. The evening's theme was "Champagne and Caroling," and Katie did sit down to eat and drink a bit with the director of her Broadway show, Jack O'Brien. Katie had the evening off from appearing on Broadway to mingle at the bash with her attorney, Jonathan Wolfe, as well as a group of theater students.

She's gearing up for a big holiday season with her daughter, Suri. 2012 has been a whirlwind for Katie, considering her divorce from Tom Cruise — which couple do you think had the most shocking breakup of the year? Katie and Tom used to spend Christmas as a family at his home in Telluride, but things will be different this year. Tom said at his London premiere of Jack Reacher last night that he'll at least have part-time custody of Suri over the holidays.

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Diane Kruger and Katie Holmes Toast Quentin Tarantino

Diane Kruger wore Prabal Gurung for a special gala honoring Quentin Tarantino in NYC last night.

Diane Kruger wore Prabal Gurung for a special gala honoring Quentin Tarantino in NYC last night. Diane and stars, including Katie Holmes, assembled at the Museum of Modern Art for the "Tribute to Quentin Tarantino" event, which comes ahead of the release of the director's next film, Django Unchained, on Christmas Day. Quentin's the fifth-ever director to receive a retrospective honor from MoMA, following in the footsteps of Tim Burton and more.

Diane and Quentin have worked together previously, as she starred in his 2009 film, Inglourious Basterds. Diane made a speech about Quentin before a small film about him was screened for an audience of his frequent collaborators, including Reservoir Dogs actors Steve Buscemi and Harvey Keitel. Quentin's frequent producer Harvey Weinstein made the rounds with his pregnant wife, Georgina Chapman, as did Chelsea Clinton with her husband, Marc Mezvinsky. Django's Jamie Foxx also showed up to lend his support to Quentin.

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Katie Holmes Talks Dawson's Reunion and Plays Charades With Jimmy Fallon

Katie Holmes showed off her fun side during a visit to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon yesterday.

Katie Holmes showed off her fun side during a visit to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon yesterday. She swung by the show to talk about her Broadway play, Dead Accounts, which is open in previews now. Katie and Jimmy also got down to business with a few minutes of charades. Jimmy also asked Katie about the possibility of a Dawson's Creek reunion with her former costars Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, and James Van Der Beek. She said, "I love everyone from the show . . . we have kind of talked about it here and there. But we're like, 'What do you do?' Because our last episode, Michelle's character passed away. Maybe we'll go on vacation — that will be fun — and just film it!"