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it’s jake gyllenhaal’s birthday… pumpkin spice lattes for all!
It's Jake Gyllenhaal's birthday! We bet the hunk is celebrating turning 33 with a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks. Just in case you need to brush up on your Gyllenhaal facts, here's five things you probably didn't know about the actor, like his godmother is Jamie Lee Curtis and Paul Newman taught him to drive. (Yahoo)
Sad face! Our cover star Demi Lovato is leaving X Factor. She will be focusing on her tour starting February 9 and maybe, just maybe, writing another book. As long as we get more Demi, we're OK with that. (Just Jared)
Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette has inspired a lot of things, from Halloween costumes to party themes, but never did we think it would serve as inspiration for Victoria's Secret. But astute fashion writer Lilah Ramzi noticed a startling similarity between one of the costumes and an outfit to walk the brand's 2012 runway show. We can't blame them for taking a cue from Coppola, we'd take a little Marie Antoinette action in our lives any way possible. (Fashionista)
Speaking of Sofia Coppola, the filmmaker takes a turn in front of the lens for Marc Jacobs' final campaign for Louis Vuitton. Shot by Steven Meisel, the ads also feature Gisele Bundchen, Catherine Deneuve, Edie Campbell, Fan Bing Bing, and Caroline de Maigret. See all the pics in our gallery! (Fashion Gone Rogue)
Around the world people will be dancing to Daft Punk's first live performance in years! The French duo are slated to perform at this year's Grammys in a "a collaborative and celebratory stage performance that honors their multi-nominated music." Does that mean Julian Casablancas and Pharrell Williams cameos? We hope so. (Pitchfork)
The Beach is real. Tilda Swinton rules supreme over a group of artsy folks including Ryan McGinley, Waris Alhuwalia, and Haider Ackermann in the Maldives, where they dine by candlelight and sail by the stars. Best. Vacation. Ever. And, yes, there are pics. (The Cut)