Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, and their daughters, Violet and Seraphina, were ready for the action at the Fourth of July parade in Brentwood on Monday. The whole family was decked out in patriotic red, white, and blue, with even Ben getting in on the coordination with his crisp white shirt. Ben hugged his girls close during the festivities and entertained his daughters with bubbles. Last year, Read more

Zac Efron sipped a cold drink while he hung out with friends in Malibu yesterday. Zac Efron was shirtless again after hitting the sand sans top with Ashley Tisdale on Saturday. He was helping Ashley celebrate her 26th birthday, and the former High School Musical costars got playful in the water during the party. Zac's Fourth of July fun also included his male friends, since he was spotted Read more

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale had a busy holiday weekend with their boys, Kingston and Zuma. The foursome were spotted out in LA on Saturday enjoying frozen yogurt and shopping, and they also made a stop at the Warren-Tricomi salon. Kingston was apparently treated to a festive new 'do since he emerged sporting a partially shaved head and a bright blue mohawk. Monday's activities were just as Read more

Nicole Richie shared a laugh with friends on the beach in Malibu yesterday. Nicole was joined by husband Joel Madden, his brother Benji, pal Samantha Ronson, West Coast Vogue editor Lisa Love, and others in celebrating Fourth of July in the sand. She sported long blond braids for the event, which included checking out a fireworks show over the water. Nicole and Joel weren't the only stars who Read more

Happy Fourth of July! It's been a day of BBQs, parades, and, of course, fireworks. Cities across America have been celebrating this nation's 235th anniversary of declaring independence from Britain. See pics of all the festivities, including President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's BBQ honoring military heroes and their families. Read more

Reese Witherspoon slipped into a one-piece and kicked off her Fourth of July festivities yesterday with a swim in Malibu. She splashed around with her kids, Ava and Deacon Phillippe, and played on the beach with their French bulldog Coco. Jim got in on the fun too, tossing around a foam football with Deacon and later offering drinks to Reese and their friends. Later in the day Jim and Reese took Read more

If you're going to do a holiday wedding on the Fourth of July, it's gotta have fireworks! But the bursting brights make a wedding extra special no matter what time of year it is. See some of my favorite explosive big days featuring fireworks that light up the night with their patriotic and romantic beauty. Read more

Whether you pledge allegiance to DC or Marvel Comics, both publishers have turned out characters who fight for justice and truth. Most of these heroes were created in the 1940s and were depicted confronting the same battles and enemies as America and its World War II allies. Throughout the decades many gained broader pop culture appeal in TV shows and movies. Just in time for the Fourth of July, Read more

This Fourth of July, stores are going beyond free shipping and offering attractive discounts for shoppers looking to score deals on Summer goods. Whether you need a new pair of sneaks for working on your bikini body, vino for leisurely Summer nights, a camera for marking the season's memories, or an outdoor umbrella for barbecuing in the heat, there's a discount for all of those things and more. Read more

Bring on the patriotic pride this weekend! While mom and dad get the grill ready for a season of old-fashioned barbecues, lil ones can join in the festive spirit with some red, white, and blue treats that will excite children of any age. From cakes and cookies to popsicles and drinks, these all-American sweets will add some sparkle to your holiday menu! Read more