Celebrity pictures: Beyoncé, Meryl Streep, Russell Brand

Today's celebrity pictures include Beyoncé and baby Blue Ivy Carter popping out for brunch in New York, and The Artist's Missi Pyle jumping for joy at the 2012 Publicists Guild Luncheon in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, My Week with Marilyn's Michelle Williams wins 'Leading Actress' at the Independent Spirit Awards, The Descendants starlet Shailene Woodley wins 'Supporting Actress' and British star Kate Beckinsale graces the red carpet.

Also in Los Angeles, Oscar winners Meryl Streep and The Help's Octavia Spencer embrace backstage at the 84th annual Academy Awards, and Russell Brand steps out with rumoured new girlfriend, Mexican make-up artist Oriela Medellin Amieiro...