For Gavin DeGraw, it seems, suffering can be inspirational. The 36-year old singer says that his lowest points have led to the composition of some of his most successful songs like “I Don’t Want to Be” and “Not Over You.” Last Thursday, he told People at Starwood Preferred Guest’s “Hear The Music, See the World” concert series that,”If [the song] becomes successful, suddenly you’re not quite as angry singing it anymore because you’re like, ‘Wow, I paid my college loans off with that song!'”
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough. Photo: ANG/Fame Pictures
By Marni Battista
Moving on after a breakup can be tough. At Dating with Dignity, we don’t think the best way to get over your ex is to get under someone else! Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest are one Hollywood “It Couple” that recently ended their relationship, and it looks like at least one of them has moved on. Rumors have it that Seacrest has already bagged himself a new lady friend, while Hough still wants him back. If we could advise the bubbly blonde on how to pick herself up again, here are the tips we’d give her:
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is one of the most well-known faces in the fashion industry and the creator of the model-search reality show The Face. It was on the show that Campbell met and began a mentorship with the aspiring model and former Miss Universe China, Luo Zilin. Luo was the runner up on the show and the last model standing on Naomi’s “team.” She has a long history of modeling successes around the world.
The newly single George Clooney was spotted near his vacation compound in Lake Como, Italy, with friends last Wednesday, July 10. UsMagazine.com reports that the 52-year old actor appeared to be in high spirits despite his recent breakup with model, Stacy Keibler. The couple reportedly ended their 2-year relationship because of the amount of time Clooney had to spend away on location for work. “They hadn’t had sex in months,” a source confided. “He’s been in Europe [filming Monuments Men], and she’s in L.A., and they haven’t seen each other in a long time. Some girls would be okay with that and just be happy dating George, but not her.” Another insider added, “No one got dumped. They both discussed it and realized it was better that they split.”
How do you re-group after a heartbreaking breakup?
January Jones and Josh Groban. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
By Petra Halbur
A nasty break-up can leave you feeling pretty hopeless and sad. During your alone time you have two options: You can either convince yourself that you’ll never be happy alone, or you can enjoy success without that special someone in your life. Many famous couples have gone through splits, but that wasn’t the end of fame for these celebrity exes. Plenty of stars have emerged from a painful celebrity break-up or celebrity divorce and gone on to achieve amazing professional success. Sometimes, it is within only a few years of the split. Here are a few to consider:
George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
By Kristyn Schwiep
After two years of dating George Clooney and Stacy Keibler have decided to split. The decision to split wasn’t an easy one. According to UsMagazine.com, Keibler and Clooney have been having ongoing discussions in the last few weeks and they both realized it was better that they split. The distance between the two didn’t make their relationship any easier. Due to working on different projects, the couple hadn’t been in the same country for a long time.
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Emmy Rossum and Tyler Jacob Moore. Photo: MOE/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
After two years, Emmy Rossum and Tyler Jacob Moore have broken up. The cause of the break-up is unclear, but she told friends about the breakup over July 4th weekend, according to the New York Post. Rossum does not seem to be dwelling on the separation. On Friday, July 5, she tweeted, “Hope you all had a happy and safe 4th. Back to work starting tonight on a new film called Curfew in my home state New York.”
Charles Saatchi is seeking divorce from Nigella Lawson. According to People, Lawson failed to publicly defend him during the fallout over their disturbing public fight. Saatchi was seen grabbing the celebrity chef’s throat at a London restaurant on June 9. “I feel that I have clearly been a disappointment to Nigella during the last year or so, and I am disappointed that she was advised to make no public comment to explain that I abhor violence of any kind against women,” said Saatchi.
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Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe. Photo: /FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
The Australian couple who are rumored to have split last fall spent the evening with their sons and friends at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills Thursday, June 27. “Russell and Danielle were sitting next to each other and seemed to get along well – but were never affectionate,” an eyewitness told UsMagazine.com. Later in the evening, after the children left the table, the pair continued to hold a discussion with another couple with Crowe “smoking a cigarette and talking very animately, [seemingly] about politics.”
Eliza Coupe. Photo Credit: Samuel Mora / PRPhotos.com
By April Littleton
Two months after the cancellation of Happy Endings, the actress of the acclaimed ABC sitcom, Eliza Coupe, has been served with divorce papers by her husband Randall Whittinghill. According to UsMagazine.com, Whittinghill, a puppeteer and acting coach, cited irreconcilable differences and asked for spousal support. The couple has been together for more than 12 years. The actress has yet to comment on their split.
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By Petra Halbur
Kat Von D and Deadmau5 have broken up … again. According to UsMagazine.com, on June 26, Kat tweeted that she had ended her engagement to the deejay on grounds of infidelity. Deadmau5 clarified on his Facebook page that he did have relations with another woman while he and Kat were taking a break last November. “Following that, Kat and I reconciled and I acknowledged being intimate with another person while we were estranged … At the end of June, it was clear that the relationship was not working and we mutually ended the engagement. I was not, at any point, unfaithful to Kat during our time together.”
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According to UsMagazine.com, former Full House star Jodie Sweetin took to Twitter to address the news of her separation from husband Morty Coyle. “Thank you for to everyone for being kind and supportive…I really appreciate all the fan love”, she tweeted. “Life can have its challenges, for sure!” This is Sweetin’s third marriage. She was previously married to Shaun Holguin (from 2002 and 2006) and to Cody Herpin (from 2007 to 2010), with whom she has a 5-year-old daughter, Zoie with.
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According to UsMagazine.com, John Mayer’s newly released song “Paper Doll” is said to be about his ex, Taylor Swift. Rumor has it, the song is a retort to Swift’s 2010 breakup hit, “Dear John.” In a June 2012 Rolling Stone interview Mayer admitted that Swift’s song “made me feel terrible… because I didn’t deserve it.” He also accused the record of being “cheap songwriting.” “Paper Doll” was released Tuesday, June 18 and is from Mayer’s upcoming sixth studio album, Paradise Valley.
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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
By April Littleton
UsMagazine.com has news that Johnny Depp has finally broken his silence about the end of his 14-year relationship with Vanessa Paradis. In the July 4 issue of Rolling Stone, Depp said, “The last couple of years have been a bit bumpy. At times, certainly unpleasant, but that’s the nature of breakups, I guess, especially when there’s kiddies involved.” The ex-couple never married and are parents to Lily-Rose, 14 and Jack, 11. Recently, Depp has been dating 27-year-old actress Amber Heard.
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Katy Perry and Russell Brand. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, Katy Perry told Vogue in an interview how her ex-husband, Russell Brand brought up his plans for divorce, “He’s a smart man, and I was in love with him when I married him. Let’s just say I haven’t heard from him since he texted me saying he was divorcing me December 31, 2011.” The “Wide Awake” singer, 28 and Brand, 38 married in October 2010 after meeting at the 2009 MTV VMAs. Since their breakup, Perry has had an on-again, off-again relationship with John Mayer.
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As the Neil Sedaka song goes, “Breaking up is hard to do.” And it gets even harder when friends take sides in the process–something Diana Young recalls all too well.
After splitting up with her longtime boyfriend RJ to pursue another relationship, Young felt abandoned by many of her friends. “RJ got all our friends in our ‘divorce’,” Young joked. But since many of their friends weren’t entirely aware of all that went on behind the scenes, Young said they were quick to take his side.
The Big Bang Theory actress, Mayim Bialik, finalized her divorce from husband of nine years Michael Stone late last week. “It’s going okay,” Bialik told UsMagazine.com. “I mean, I have to say, I give both of us a lot of credit for putting our kids first. It’s not easy, but we’re doing okay, so thank God.” The couple have two sons together – Miles 7, and Fred, 4.
Katy Perry and John Mayer. Photo: Teach/FAMEFLYNET
By Kerri Sheehan
Ex flames and singers John Mayer and Katy Perry were spotted canoodling at a Memorial Day Party two months after their second breakup. UsMagazine.com confirms that Mayer was in attendance of the barbeque held at Perry’s home in the Hollywood Hills. One fellow attendee said, “They seem to be back together — or back together-ish, they were very flirty and having a really good time together. They have good chemistry.”
How do you decide whether to get back together with an ex?
Jef Holm and Emily Maynard. Photo: Billy Bennight / PR Photos; SBMF/FameFlynet Pictures
By Petra Halbur
Jef Holm and Emily Maynard may have called off their engagement in October 2012, but Holm says that he has nothing but love for his former fiancee. “We haven’t talked in the past few months. Last time we talked, things were in good spirits,” Holm told UsMagazine.com of Maynard, whom he met on the Bachelorette last spring. He explained that Maynard, who has a 7 year old daughter, is a homebody, while he is looking for a more outgoing partner. “I hope the best for her. She’s an amazing girl. She’s just not the person I’m gonna spend the rest of my life with. I think she’ll make somebody happy,” he said.
How do you truly move on after a broken engagement?
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos
By Petra Halbur
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may have only recently split up, but their relationship had been on rocky ground for some time prior to the separation. Pattinson, it seems, had a difficult time letting go of Stewart’s affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. “He really put her through the ringer,” a source told UsMagazine.com. The source also said that Pattinson held the scandal over Stewart’s head and frequently brought it up in arguments. “Ultimately, it was like, ‘Either we move past this or we don’t. It wasn’t good for either of them.”
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You notice that your partner has been acting differently lately.The occasional late night work meeting now falls on every day of the week. He or she has been constantly texting and having secret telephone conversations in the bathroom. The scent of a different perfume or cologne lingers on their clothing. There’s an emotional distance in your relationship that ceased to exist before. You have a gut feeling of what is really going on, but you don’t want to believe it. Plus, there is no proof … until you get a call from a friend letting you know they have spotted your other half in a compromising position with another person at a local restaurant. You rush over to find your beau holding hands, kissing and gazing lovingly into the eyes of someone else. All you see is red through the blurred vision of your tears.
Jonah Hill and Jordan Klein. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Petra Halbur
It looks like Jonah Hill may be getting back together with his ex-girlfriend, Jordan Klein. Although the couple broke up in October 2011 after a four year relationship, the two were spotted making out. A source told People that Hill and Klein were walking towards a Starbucks in Los Angeles when Hill suddenly “grabbed the back of her head and started passionately kissing her on the side of the street.” The couple continued to kiss inside the Starbucks. “Actually I think they forgot where they were, it went on for at least five minutes,” the source said.
How do you know whether to give your ex a second chance?
Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By April Littleton
A source confirmed to UsMagazine.com, that the Snow White and the Huntsman actress went to seek comfort from Taylor Swift after breaking up with Robert Pattinson for the second time. Ever since K-Stew’s affair with director Rupert Sanders, the once-happy couple has been dealing with relationship issues. On Sunday, Pattinson was seen moving out of the house he shared with Stewart. A source close to the couple said, “She tried, they both tried. They’re both good people. It was just not the right thing for either of them right now.”
What are some ways to cope with the aftermath of a fresh split?
Rob Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
By Petra Halbur
According to reports, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have split up again. The Twilight couple has been on-and-off again since Stewart’s highly-publicized affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. Though the pair reunited in March after a two-month separation, all did not remain well in paradise. While reps have not been reached, a source told People that a major indication of their relationship’s demise was Stewart’s absence from Pattinson’s birthday celebration on May 13th. “It was very strange that they didn’t celebrate Rob’s birthday together … Kristen was not part of the celebration,” the source said. “For the past few days, they have not spent any time together.”
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