Over the course of his career, Ben Affleck has worn many hats including actor, director, writer and producer, so it wouldn’t be such a stretch to believe that he would one day turn to politics. Although it was believed that the Argo star might run for the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts being vacated by John Kerry after he danced around the issue on Meet the Press, he says it isn’t going to happen — yet, at least.

Natalie Portman may demand a high price per film, but she’s worth it. Or so says Forbes, who compiled a list of the most bankable stars in Hollywood based on celebrity earnings versus box office grosses and budget estimates, as well as the last three films each actor starred in over the last three years that opened in more than 2,000 theaters.

For those who wondered how Kim Kardashian would fare in her first major film role, now you know…sort of. The trailer for Tyler Perry’s latest film, Tyler Perry’s Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, has just been released.

Wondering what to do in LA this New Year’s Eve now that the world hasn’t ended? Wonder no more and check out our list of the hautest NYE parties in Los Angeles ASAP. For those who don’t love the nightlife scene, we’ve also included a few intimate dinner parties for your perusal. Celebrate good times in 2013, come on!

Ever wonder what the most powerful leaders, business execs and celebrities keep on their desks? Well, we’re about to tell you. Our biweekly “What’s on My Desk” feature will take a look inside the offices and at the desks of the world’s most influential power players.

‘Tis the season for giving, and Harrison Ford was certainly in the giving spirit as he performed some charitable deeds on Christmas Eve. The ​Indiana Jones ​star served up meals to the homeless December 24 for the Los Angeles Mission.

The Kardashian family had a very happy holiday indeed if their Christmas presents were any indication. Kylie Jenner showed off her new loot via Instagram, posting photos of two Céline luggage-mini purses she received this year.

Jennifer Aniston is just one of the A-list names that has created a special PSA in a bid to end gun violence. The black and white video, which lasts for just under 90 seconds, features some of the biggest stars in Hollywood delivering the same universal message: gun control is needed.

Forget about screwdrivers: when it comes to cocktails, simple is out and complex is in. Brace your tastebuds for the explosion of flavor that comes with this new brand of hybrid libations and add “molecular mixology” to your vocabulary. It’s about time you traded ‘on the rocks’ for dried ice…