It's Independence Day, and your favorite musicians are showing their patriotism with fashionable stars and stripes. Here, Christina Aguilera poses with son Max for a Rock the Vote ad using the American flag as a baby blanket. See which other songbirds and rockers have donned the red, white and blue in this ode to July 4th from AOL Music.

He may only be 18 years old, but this action sports heartthrob has built an empire from his skateboarding skills and persona, which has been served to MTV viewers in the form of his reality show, 'Life of Ryan.' "I think of myself as a skateboarder first and a guy on TV second," he tells USA Today.

No stranger to the ear-piercing shrieks of adoring girls, the pro skater says he not only takes the hysteria in stride, but also uses it to perform. "I can tell you that not a day goes by when [the screaming] doesn't happen," Ryan says. "I love the crowds, and the screaming just makes me skate better."

'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' won't be out until you've got your cold-weather coats on, but Moviefone snagged a few exclusive pics from the film to give you a taste of what's in store. Prep for another year of wizard school at Hogwarts while peeping out these never-before-seen photos from the upcoming film.

After months of waiting for the summer's funniest superhero flick, 'Hancock' is finally here! The movie, which stars Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman, was released yesterday -- just in time for the holiday. So, watch the trailer, grab your friends and hit the theaters this weekend for a roaring good time.

Whether they choose to rock the red carpet in candy-inspired frocks or little black mini dresses, stars are always trying to make a statement. Check out Paris Hilton's demure white number and Nicole Richie in yet another floral maxi dress in this gallery of fashion hits and misses.

Justin Timberlake seems to have it all -- a slew of Grammys (six to be exact), his own clothing line and roles in big screen films like 'The Love Guru.' JT is successful and fearless, well, with the exception of one thing: his mom.

"I try not to be afraid of anything," Justin tells Life & Style magazine. "I'm still afraid of my mother, but I think every grown man is!"

While the pop singer usually doesn't talk about the women he dates, he did offer insight into his ideal girl, who is "about 5-foot-7, nice butt, Midwestern, kind of German last name, green eyes, big, pouty lips, fair skin, ahh ... sinewy body..." In other words, her name is Jessica Biel.

Stars never go out of style, but oh how they shine! This summer, fashion houses and celebs alike are jumping on the five-point trend, using it to spice up their party dresses, hairstyles, necklines and more. Check out all the starstruck looks in this shimmering Stylelist gallery.

Pete Wentz is the happy husband of Ashlee Simpson and a father-to-be, but the Internet is abuzz about an interview the Fall Out Boy bassist did with Out magazine where he admitted to kissing guys on several occasions, the first of which was on a dare.

Pete was in his prime teen years when he was faced with the challenge, but he also continued experimenting through age 19. However, the 29-year-old says it's been a while since he last locked lips with a man. When? "A long time ago," he said. "Probably when I was 22?"

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy was arrested on stage in St. Louis last night after reacting to a racial slur from an audience member. According to Rolling Stone, the singer reached down from the stage and hit the man over the head with his microphone after hearing the comment.

McCoy apologized immediately saying, "I'm sorry. But when someone calls you something that ignorant and that offensive, you have to bash their head in with a microphone." The 26-year-old punk-rapper was taken into custody following Gym Class Heroes set and was charged with third-degree assault. He was released this morning on $500 bond.

SIMS creator Will Wright is launching a new game experience called Spore, but can it even hold a candle to its popular virtual predecessor? GameDaily investigates the experience in which you can create a custom life form, evolving it through five stages: cell, creature, tribal, civilization and space. Great for geeks, but will it be fun for the average player? Read the expert review below and decide for yourself.