Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and the kids attended the Cirque du Soleil show "OVO" at the Santa Monica Pier Saturday night while Brad's ex, Jennifer Aniston, was at the Directors Guild Awards with her new man Justin Theroux.

No doubt Brangelina were invited to the prestigious awards show but to avoid a potentially awkward run-in with Jen, the couple decided to skip the event and spend the night out with the kids.

Brad didn't exactly dress up -- he wore a jumpsuit, reminiscent of a mechanic's look or of a gas station employee. Angelina, meanwhile, dressed up a bit with some pointy black heeled boots and her signature all-black clothing.

Shiloh wore her usual pants and cardigan and was sucking her thumb as she held onto mom's hand. Angelina held Knox in her arms while Zahara was with Brad. Pax, Maddox and Vivienne stayed home -- they saw the Cirque show "O" in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Our photographer at the show last night tells us: "The family looked so happy together, though the kids were a little hesitant as they headed into the big, dark tent. Brad and Angelina get the VIP treatment but they're so gracious and nice with everyone. They're just like a normal family going to see a show; but they just happen to be the biggest stars in Hollywood."

Rihanna went to Cirque du Soliel's The Immortal performance in downtown Los Angeles Saturday -- a show honoring the King of Pop.

Just a day after Michael Jackson was immortalized on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, with his kids pressing MJ's gloves and dancing shoes into the wet cement, the Cirque show opened for a limited run in LA's Staples Center, with many celebs in attendance.

Rihanna even wore a studded leather Jackson, reminiscent of Michael's Bad red leather jacket. The singer stopped to sign autographs for fans before heading in to see the show.

While it was supposed to be the directors' night, Saturday evening's Directors Guild Awards was overshadowed by the presence of Jennifer Aniston and her hunky man, Justin Theroux.

The couple posed for cameras inside the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom venue, but not on the red carpet. Jen sported a short, sparkly, strapless number -- looking a little fuller than usual -- and Justin wore is trademark monochromatic black.

Jen has said recently she's not worried about putting on a few extra pounds since she's stopped smoking. Guess that's what being happy with life will do to you ... she looks great and feels great, so why worry!

George Clooney, Michelle Williams and others on Hollywood's hot list were presenters during the evening, and Kelsey Grammar presented the Best Director prize to The Artist helmer, Miche Hazanavicius. The silent film took top prize at the Golden Globes as well and is poised to dominate on Oscar night, next month.

So why was Aniston at the DGA Awards? She was nominated in the TV Miniseries category for her work on the collective program Five, in which she, Demi Moore, Alicia Keys, Penelope Spheeris and Patty Jenkins each directed a piece of the series. Of course Demi Moore was not in attendance after her hospitalization this week.



Jon Cassar prevailed in the category, for his work on The Kennedys, staring Katie Holmes, which, after much negotiation and back-and-forth ended up airing on the Reelz Channel when The History Channel dropped it.

Click through to see the full list of nominees and winners ...

Heidi Klum stepped out with daughters Leni and Lou today -- with a full corp of photographers waiting -- at a beauty shop in Brentwood, and while the supermodel looked a bit tired, she didn't look down in the dumps at all.

Heidi and estranged husband Seal confirmed their split last week, but neither one of them has filed for divorce -- or ruled out a possible reconciliation. "It may happen, I can't speak for her," Seal told Piers Morgan the other night. "Is it irreparable? You can never say never. The thing I love most about us is that we are a team … that won't change, whether we get back together or not."

There has also been some speculation that the split was announced to generate buzz for Seal's just-released album, Soul 2, but a rep for the singer's record label told X17online exclusively that the timing was purely a coincidence.

Seal and Heidi are both still wearing their wedding rings, so who knows what will happen?

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Reunited and it feels so good!

Twilight hunk Taylor Lautner took ex-girlfriend Sara Hicks to the Cirque du Soliel OVO show in Santa Monica Friday night. The two dated in high school and Hicks went on to become an LA Clippers cheerleader.

Hicks isn't the only one Lautner's been spotted with around town, however ... The Abduction star has also recently been linked to Mirror actress Lily Collins (Phil Collins' daughter).

So who's your girl, Taylor? Or are you still playing the field?!

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Katy Perry wasn't the only one at the grand opening of 1 OAK Las Vegas at The Mirage last night -- Paris and Nicky Hilton were also on hand for the evening's festivities, and the ladies looked gorgeous as they posed for pictures outside the brand new hotspot.

We're not sure if Paris and Katy became new BFFs over the course of the night, but after this sweet tweet, it's definitely a possibility! "@KatyPerry looking gorgeous across the room," P gushed. "Love her hair & dress! #Stunning!" Awww!

Earlier in the day Paris spent time shopping with Nicky, and she also went to the Chanel Numeros Prives exhibit at the Wynn. "So many fashionable & interesting art exhibitions," Paris tweeted. "@KarlLagerfeld rocks!"

Russell Brand was spotted out and about in Hollywood yesterday, and the British comedian was expressionless as he carried his lunch into an office building.

Various online reports claim that Russell is back on the dating scene, and Us Weekly claims that he's trash talking Katy to his new ladies! "He's spoken terribly about Katy to them," a source tells the mag. As if that wasn't bad enough, it looks like things are getting serious with one gal in particular! "[Russell] told her he wanted her to move in with him after the divorce is final," the source added. So much for true love!

Yesterday Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor were snapped at The Honest Company's headquarters in Santa Monica, and yes, the 30-year-old actress is really wearing a denim vest. While Jessica is arguably one of the most stunning women in Hollywood, we're not so hot on this outfit. Of course, Jess is so pretty she can get away with almost anything, but you know it's not a good sign when you're 3-year-old daughter is dressed better than you!