Yoko Ono, Ben Stiller and Paula Abdul in Cannes

Cannes has always been a place for stars. Perhaps not in the same number as the few weeks before the advertising festival starts but over recent years networks have been trying to outdo each other with their star-pulling ability.

Last year it was Roger Daltry on stage for Y&R and Spike Lee was there for another company… and, of course our personal favourite, who can forget the appearance of Roger Moore at the special Campaign Brief lunch at La Colombe d’Dor (And look… another perfect chance to roll out this much used photo above!).

This year Yahoo is bring Ben Stiller to Cannes, Digitas is flying in Paula Abdul and Grey Worldwide is hosting Yoko Ono…. CB still hasn’t decided who we will invite to lunch!

Here’s a quick interview from last year with Spike. And the fabulous Roger Daltry on stage….