By Meghan Fitzgerald

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux’s celebrity wedding plans are slightly delayed due to her celebrity ex Brad Pitt and his current fiancé Angelina Jolie. UsMagazine reports that famous couple “Brangelina” are planning upcoming nuptials, and Aniston didn’t want her own wedding to conflict with theirs. According to NY Daily News, “She does not want her day associated with them.” The Hollywood couple considered moving the date up, but Theroux didn’t want to rush it.

Aniston postponed her wedding because of her celebrity ex. What are some ways to keep the thought of your past relationship from ruining your current one?

Cupid’s Advice:

It’s no surprise that Aniston didn’t want her big day associated with her celebrity ex! It’s important that an ex doesn’t interfere with your current relationship, especially when it comes to your wedding. Cupid has some relationship advice on how to forget the past so that you can have a better future:

1. No communication: The simplest solution from keeping your ex from ruining your current relationship and love is ending all forms of communications with them. It isn’t always easy, but it is possible. Work through the urge to call, text, or message them. By not allowing any opportunities for them to enter your life, it makes it more difficult for them to have a negative effect on your current relationship.

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2. Stay busy: If you want your ex to stay out of your head, keep yourself busy. Go out to eat with old friends; take up yoga; learn a language; or plan a picnic for you and your partner. Do everything and anything you can to keep your mind away from unwanted thoughts of your past relationships.

Related Link: Jennifer Aniston Discusses Wedding Dates With Ellen DeGeneres 

3. Be happy: You are currently in a new relationship, so you shouldn’t be thinking about your ex. Those kind of thoughts will most likely result in negative feelings and repressed emotions. Try to focus on why your ex is an ex and think about how happy you are to have found another partner.

Have you kept the thought of your ex from ruining your current relationship and love? Share below.

By Samantha Menjor

Picture this: You are helping rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy down on the Jersey Shore. You ask a fellow volunteer to give you a handful of nails, and when you turn around you’re staring into the eyes of Brad Pitt himself! While the chances of that scenario actually happening are slim, it is no surprise that most, if not all, celebrities attach their name to some sort of charity work. Whether they are boosting their image, expanding their brand, or truly helping out those in need, you can always count on seeing a celeb  promote a foundation or organization at some point throughout their career. However, many times it is hard to differentiate between those who volunteer for good publicity and those who are really adamant about helping the less fortunate.

Most Charitable Celebs

Angelina Jolie: We’ve watched Angelina Jolie grow from a wild child to a doting mother and philanthropist for a plethora of causes. A majority of her work surrounds her children, three of whom were adopted from different countries around the world. Her want to help others seems to have rubbed off on her celebrity love Pitt, who has joined her on many humanitarian efforts. The parents of six started the Jolie-Pitt Foundation in Cambodia, the native country of their eldest son. The organization focuses on eliminating rural poverty and protecting natural resources and wildlife. Since its beginnings in 2003, the foundation has expanded to provide aid in over 60 countries. Jolie is also a special envoy for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, a role in which she will contribute to finding solutions for people displaced by conflict. Are you wondering how she does it all? So are we!

Related Link: Jay-Z and Beyonce Raise $1 Million at Fundraiser

Oprah Winfrey: Even if you haven’t watched her number one daytime television talk show, you know that the celebrity news surrounding Oprah has shown she has always been a strong advocate for education. The Oprah Winfrey Foundation awarded grants to organizations that support the education and empowerment of women, children, and families everywhere. During a visit with Nelson Mandela in 2000, she pledged to build a school, which created the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation. Winfrey herself contributed 40 million dollars towards the creation of her self-named leadership academy for young girls in South Africa. Because she has such a large following, she encouraged her audience to get involved with her public charity Oprah’s Angel Network, which has raised over 80 million dollars to fund projects all over the world. Winfrey is one of the few celebs whose altruistic credibility you cannot deny.

Related: Charlize Theron’s ‘Scary’ Blind Date for Charity

Elton John: This British pop singer has lost many close friends to HIV/AIDS over the years. As a coping mechanism, he decided to dedicate a large part of his time and money to fighting the auto immune disease. In 1992, he started the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), which works to cushion the blow of destruction the disease causes worldwide. EJAF has raised over 125 million dollars to support efforts in 55 countries since its commencement. The singer has also given a staggering amount of his own money to charity. In 2004, he gave 43 million dollars to different foundations, making him the most generous person in music that year. We cannot forget about his song “Candle in the Wind,” which he wrote following the death of Princess Diana. Proceeds from the hit single totaled 40 million dollars, all of which was donated to charity.

These three celebs have made it their life’s mission to use their fame to make a difference in the world. Their selflessness has made an insurmountable difference in the lives of so many of the less fortunate throughout the world. There are plenty of stars who could probably take notes from these influential characters.

What other celebs do you think deserve to be on this list? Let us know in a comments below!

By Shelly Cone

Ah, to be in love around the holidays! The peace, the goodwill … and the gifts. Of course, any holiday gift from your loved one is special, but if you happen to be in celebrity relationship, you can bet that special comes with a high price tag. As the holiday season draws near, we can only guess at what some of the most celebrated Hollywood couples are buying for each other. But based on what some celebrity couples have already given each other this year, it’s likely there will be some luxury under their trees.

Hollywood Couples’ Over-the-Top Gifts

There’s no word yet on what gifts newlyweds Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel will exchange for their first Christmas as a married celebrity couple, but with thoughtful Timberlake, it must be something good. When they wed earlier this year, he gave his new bride four stackable wedding rings that matched her 18-karat celebrity engagement ring.

Jennifer Lopez’s celebrity love Casper Smart will likely be waiting with anticipation at what lays under the tree for him this Christmas, considering Lopez gifted him with a white Dodge Ram truck for his 25th birthday this year. And when Kim Kardashian went birthday shopping for beau Kanye West (maybe she’s hoping for a ring this Christmas?), she selected a $750,000 Lamborghini as a gift. Wonder how she’ll top that!

Then, of course, there’s the queen of gift-giving Angelina Jolie, who reportedly has bestowed on her husband a $1.6 million helicopter with flying lessons and a $12,000 olive tree, among other things. Last Christmas, she gave Brad Pitt his own waterfall in California so that he can build his dream home.

Related Link: Angelina Jolie Buys Brad Pitt a Waterfall

Shop Like You’re In a Celebrity Relationship

So if you’re not a member of the elite or in a Hollywood couple, how do you express your million dollar love without spending that much? Maybe you can’t buy your loved one a waterfall or a helicopter, but you can buy a gift that can help satisfy a passion for travel. Gifts for travelers can be extravagant or fit into any budget. If you are in California, a simple hike to the Nojoqui Falls in the Santa Ynez Valley or water rafting on the Kern River can easily fit into any budget and may be a fun substitute for giving your love a waterfall this Christmas. Just remember to gear up with some gifts for hikers before your trip!

For an even more budget-friendly gift, print out photos of him in his various travels and frame them in variety of sizes in a montage to his international experiences. Make sure the photos capture him looking his most worldly and he’ll be ecstatic about showing off your gift.

Related Link: What Your Gifts Say About Your Relationship

Maybe your honey isn’t so much into travel, and instead, the waterfall is the thing that calms the senses of your practicing yogi sweetie. Help your gentle one find their peace without having to book a trip away from home. Some yoga DVDs can help them find their center. Add some yoga accessories, and you’ll be their hero — the kind, sensitive hero with the great abs.

Who wouldn’t want a luxury car? Unless you’re a socialite or a member of Hollywood royalty, keep dreaming. We’d all like that spectacular sports car as a gift, but the average person will be overjoyed over any gifted vehicle. Show your love you care for them as well as the environment with an eco-friendly (and budget-friendly) Honda fit. For less than $20,000, you can give your better half the nimble and fun to drive car that U.S. News and World Report ranks the number one affordable small car. With 28/35 miles per galloon, the Fit will prove to be a great fit for your bank account and your environmentally responsible sensibility.

But perhaps you want to put a sparkle in her eyes. While I’m sure the new Mrs. Timberlake is thrilled with her bling, it may not be in your best interest to buy the girl in your life a ring, unless she is The One. If you want the bling but want to keep things on the lighter side or maybe you’ve already given her that sparkler and want to buy her something fashionable, check out DuePunti Diamond Rings. The ultra affordable rings come in a variety of fashionable colors perfect for stacking along with a .02 ct. diamond ring in the center of each one. Your lady can mix and match or wear them all. And with the price, you can afford to buy several!

Your wallet may not be loaded, but there’s no doubting the love in your heart. Take a cue from those extravagant gift-giving celebs and buy something fantastically thoughtful but totally within reason. You don’t have to spend Kardashian money to give someone a happy holiday!

Shelly Cone is an award-winning journalist, copywriter, humor columnist and the owner of Beach Betty Creative. She writes for the love of it, laughs because she can’t help it and knows how to pick the perfect gift every time. 

By Jennifer Ross

When Brad Pitt reflects back on 2012, what pattern does he see? “It’s been a family type of year, a down-home type of year,” the celeb recently reported to People. As Pitt, 49, spoke about his family, while having dinner in his London rental with twins Knox and Vivienne, he didn’t let out all the details about his upcoming celebrity wedding to fiancée Angelina Jolie. However, he did say that the wedding theme will be “just family…keep it simple — really.” One thing the Killing Them Softly actor confirms is that fatherhood has “absolutely” made him a better man. With regards to what he has planned for his time before turning 50 next year, the celeb simply says, “I want to enjoy this year more than ever.”

This celeb and father of six seems to be handling parenthood just fine. How do you know if your partner is cut out for parenthood?

Cupid’s Advice:

The truth is, you really can’t know if your partner is going to be a great parent until they become one. However, there are basic skills a person should have when raising children that they show prior to becoming a mom or dad. To help ease your worries, here are a few clues to look for that can tell you your partner has parent potential:

1. Patience: Having patience is a great indicator of someone being able to handle parenthood. Let’s face it: If your partner cannot be patient around adults, like the time when a friend has one too many drinks and your mate is stuck babysitting them, then they won’t last around children.

Related Link: Cupid’s Weekly Round-Up: Preparing for Parenthood

2. Flexible and fun: Because children require so much attention, having a partner with the ability to be flexible and fun will help everyone involved. This means that your significant other is alright with plans not going as scheduled and seeing the humor in stressful situations.

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3. Compassionate: A way to see if your partner is compassionate is to see how they react when someone is hurt or angry. Does your beau ignore them or try to empathize by lending a shoulder to cry on? To have someone with compassion is a big help for your relationship and love. Plus, it’s an important parenting skill.

How did you know your partner would make a great parent? Tell us below.

By Jennifer Ross

Break out the tuxedoes! A celebrity wedding celebration is in order. Engaged to one of Hollywood’s most famous stars, Brad Pitt says his celebrity wedding to Angelina Jolie is coming soon, as reported in People. At Monday night’s premiere of his new film Killing Them Softly in New York, Pitt, 48, stated “I am getting more pressure from my kids, and it is something I want to do within their lifetime, but I also feel like the time has come.” The famous couple has been together for seven years and celebrated a celebrity engagement this past spring. Even though Pitt and Jolie, 37, raise their six children together, Pitt still believes the wedding will be significant to their family. “I am surprised how much [marriage] meant to me once you had that.”

Like famous couple Pitt and Jolie are sure to do at their celebrity wedding, what are some ways to involve children in the celebration?

Cupid’s Advice:

Regardless of your children’s ages, it is never a bad idea to include them in your wedding. A wedding is a ceremony of unity, which definitely includes everyone in your immediate family. To help your wedding be a success, here are three ideas how to include your children:

1. Ring bearer or flower girl: When your children are very young, consider sticking to the traditional roles of ring bearer or flower girl. They’ll love these fun roles! Plus, it won’t give your little ones too much to handle.

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2. Escort: Should the children be teenagers or older, they may want a more significant role in the ceremony. Why not have them escort you down the aisle? By escorting you, they are symbolically giving you and your fiancé their blessing.

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3. Family vows: Including family vows in the wedding ceremony is a great way to publicly solidify the family as a whole. After exchanging marriage vows, you and your partner can each exchange family vows with the children, promising to love and care for them. You can also give the children a ring as a token.

How do you think this famous couple will include their children in their celebrity wedding? Share your thoughts below!

By Joshua Pompey

There is just something about a bad girl that men can’t seem to resist. We know they are bad for us, but that sure doesn’t stop us from feeling the way that we do, especially when it comes to the celebs who we crush on. Look no further than the overwhelming attention paid to stars like Megan Fox, Angelina Jolie, and Lindsay Lohan during the heights of their popularity. Don’t forget: It wasn’t that long ago when Jolie’s celebrity news was focused on her carrying a vile of blood around her tattoo-laced body and lip locking with her brother on national television!

Why Celeb Bad Girls

Take a trip a little further down memory lane, and you may recall a time when bad girl Britney Spears dressed up as a schoolgirl and crushed the competition (like good girls Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson). When it comes down to it, the allure of a bad girl makes a lot of sense. Here are a few reasons why men can’t resist these types of women:

Related Link: What Attracts Us to Bad Boys?

1. The promise of sexuality: When men see a bad girl, the look and the attitude conjures images of a woman who is free with her sexuality. Women such as Fox ooze sexuality, making us believe that a night with her will be different from any experiences we’ve ever had. This is enough to make any man weak at the knees when contemplating the sexual revolution that could enter his life.

2. The excitement a bad girl brings to the table: Life can boring sometimes. Many of us fall into the same day-to-day routines, week after week, month after month. But not with a bad girl. With a bad girl like celeb Lohan, we know we will be in for one heck of a ride, full of exotic trips, random adventures, and potential trouble. This trouble may not be good for relationships and love, but it sure is exciting.

3. The promise of a chase: Men will always want what they can’t have. When men chase after bad girls, they know they may be setting themselves up for mistreatment, frustration, and neglect, but the allure of that chase is enough to outweigh the negatives. Deep down, we all want to be the ones to conquer the Jennifer Lopez’s of the world and get them to settle down.

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4. The look: Pull up pictures of some of the most notorious bad girl,  and you will find one common thread: All of them look and dress incredibly sexy. Men are extremely visual creatures. We become excited by the over-sexualized visuals a bad girl presents. When choosing between the pretty girl in the turtleneck and the bad girl who shows off what she has, our primal sides want the bad girl that stimulates us visually.

5. The attitude: The way a female carries herself can work wonders for her appeal. An average looking woman can become extremely attractive by walking, talking, and acting as if she has it going on. Bad girls such as Jolie give off a vibe of living in their own world, and everyone else is just in their orbit. This attitude of complete confidence can be liberating to men who feel constrained by society. There is something very sexy about a woman that marches to the beat of her own drum.

Joshua Pompey is an online dating expert and author of The REAL Online Game series. For plenty of free advice, visit http://getrealdates.com.

By Nic Baird

The rich and famous get tattoos for the same reasons as everyone else: They’re about self-expression and an unchanging reminder in a changing life. A celebrity’s brand is their image, and that’s often something to consider when deciding between Mike Tyson’s tribal face design or Drew Barrymore’s navel butterfly. While we common folk might get a little attention for a bold new tat, it doesn’t compare to the celebrity news created by famous new ink. Here are some of the reasons celebs get tattoos. For the most part, they’re not that different from anyone else!

Celebs And Their Ink

1. Self-expression: Maybe our expectations of rock stars like Amy Winehouse push artists to mark themselves as such. Music superstars seem like credible artists with some eye-catching body art. Rock Of Love 2 runner-up Daisy de la Hoya was a human canvas. Her iconic three-quarter sleeve led to her own dating spin-off show and attracted the attention of heavily painted rocker Tommy Lee. The bottom line is that whether it’s for the fans or for themselves, real rock stars get ink.

Related Link: LeAnn Rimes Announce Love for Eddie Cibrian with a New Tattoo

2. Proof of change:  Miley Cyrus went under the needle again last month to get a Teddy Roosevelt quote on her wrist. She may be trying to remind us that she isn’t 14-year-old Hannah Montana anymore but instead a more serious — or at least more tattooed — adult celeb. Actress Angelina Jolie, who seems to be the lead celebrity spokesperson for tattoos, described them to USA Today as “something permanent when you’ve made a self-discovery, or something you’ve come to a conclusion about.” Just as a serial killer might etch the names of victims into his skin, you can record important life events by marking the occasion on your body. Jolie takes this to a whole new level.

3. Memory makers: Fond memories and self-discovery inspired Jolie to collect at least 14 tattoos over the years. Her body is a map of her life. A Buddhist Pali incantation to protect her adopted Cambodian child sits on her left shoulder blade. All six of her children have a place beside it on her shoulder where geographical coordinates represent their scattered birthplaces. Jolie says she uses body art to remember the good times. When it comes to relationships and love, a lot of celebrities are guilty of this celebratory use of ink.

Tattoos For Celebrity Couples

4. For love: In fact, Jolie’s infectious love of tattoos has spread to husband Brad Pitt. He’s been marked with his celebrity loves’ birthday in Khmer script on his chest. Thankfully, tattoos are not really all that permanent for those who can afford to get them removed. Jolie knows this because she was able to laser off three pieces of Billy Bob Thornton memorabilia and a Japanese symbol on her arm she had shared with Johnny Lee Miller. She also covered several others; after all, not everyone is comfortable sporting memories of their celebrity exes! Rocker Avril Lavigne shares four matching tats with her former boyfriend, reality TV’s Brody Jenner, including his name under her right breast. And she’s still hanging on to two with ex-husband Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, despite being engaged to Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger.

Related Link: Angelina Jolie’s Tattoo Is ‘for Brad’

5. Brand billboard: While it’s clear that celebs mostly get tattoos for all the usual, relatable reasons, there are exceptions. Pop icon Lady Gaga is blurring the line between self-expression and self-marketing. Recently, she gave her nearly 29 million Twitter followers and 53 million Facebook fans a look at her tenth tattoo. A picture showed ARTPOP printed along her wrist, which was also revealed as the title of her upcoming album. The confidence is admirable at the very least.

The only problem after getting inked up is regret. People change, but tattoos don’t. It seems ironic to commemorate something as fleeting as a celebrity couple with something as lasting as a tattoo. But artists at every level have always been attracted to body art. For Gaga’s sake though, ARTPOP better not bomb.

What are some unforgettable tattoos that you’ve seen? Comment below.

By Teresa Lopez

There are two things that every girl loves: horoscopes and checking out celebrity couples. We’ve put the two together, as we are going to be looking at some of the hottest Hollywood couples and what their star signs have to say about their relationship and love. From polar opposites to people born on the same day, we’ve got it all! So, here’s a taste of celebrity astrology that may help you predict the future of your relationships:

Related Link: Top 5 Celebrity Couple Predictions

What The Stars Say About Relationships And Love

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson: Although they’ve experienced a few rough patches in the past, this famous couple has amazing compatibility when it comes to their charts. Both have an ascendant sign that is almost close to identical. Although this is questionable because of how uncommon it is, if it is the case, it means that this couple will have very similar world views. Not only are their ascending signs in conjunction, but they also have conjunct Mercuries, which means that they think alike as well! Similarly there are positive signs of strong sexual attraction and romance: Stewart’s Uranus is conjunct to his seventh house, which means that they are both very romantic and inclined to please. Although they may have been rocky before, these two have all of the makings for a long lasting relationship and love.

Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas: Because these two share the same birthday, their charts are almost identical. The only differing aspects are caused by location and time of birth. Almost everything is compatible here, except for Zeta Jones’s Mars being conjunct to Douglas’s moon. This can be extremely stressful on a relationship, despite the fun energy that it can provide for a short period of time. Because of this, we believe that this relationship may last for several years but will subsequently end in a celebrity break-up due to stress and potential hardship.

Related Link: Five Reasons Why Opposites Attract

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Oh, Brad and Angie! So many of us were curious how they were going to work out when their celebrity relationship first started — they seemed so opposite! Turns out that it’s not just their personalities that are juxtaposed but also their horoscopes. Many of Pitt’s planets fall into Jolie’s sixth house, the one that indicates work relationships and services, such as charity. Obviously, this speaks worlds to Pitt’s commitment to adoption and community service that coincided perfectly with the beginning of this relationship. Although it can be difficult to say what drives the very private pair, this Hollywood couple’s major aspects are usually opposite each other: They have sun opposite sun, and Venus and sun opposite ascendants. Many of these opposite aspects can cause stress and negativity in a relationship, although keeping things fresh and unique. It is important that as much excitement as they may find that they realize that they need to be cautious around such harsh juxtaposing aspects. We may see, in the future, this fiery relationship and love fizzle out and die.

This post was written on behalf of Hollywood Psychics. If you want to learn if you and your partner are as compatible as Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, start a live psychic chat today!

By Jenny Schafer at celebritybabyscoop.com

It’s Halloween in Hollywood! Could you imagine the likes of celebrity kids like Shiloh Jolie-Pitt or Honor Warren coming to your front door on this spooky night? For some lucky neighbors, that’s just what happened last year. This week, we’re taking a look at five celebrity couples that love to go trick-or-treating with their tots in their swanky neighborhoods.

Celebrity Kids That Trick-or-Treat

1. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: Yo Gabba Gabba! RadarOnline caught Brangelina and their brood trick-or-treating in the Los Angeles area on Halloween night last year. Pitt looked hilarious dressed up as DJ Lance Rock from the kids TV show Yo Gabba Gabba! His celebrity love went as the walking dead, while Maddox was a dead army soldier, Zahara was Batgirl, and Shiloh was a jet fighter.

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2. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren: This married celebrity couple got festive with their two daughters, Honor and Haven. Dressed in costumes, the family of four were seen trick-or-treating in their Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Warren looked great as Superman, while Alba wore a cute cat outfit. Honor was the one who stole the show, though, in her Princess Ariel costume.

3. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick: Twin sisters Tabitha and Loretta looked absolutely adorable in their Halloween costumes last year as they headed out trick-or-treating in New York City’s West Village. The adorable tots were joined by big brother James Wilkie — dressed as Finn from Adventure Time — and their dad. Unfortunately, Parker was not with the festive group.

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4. Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman: Ava Jackman was spotted with her mom in New York City last year. The adorable daughter of the Wolverine actor dressed up as a squirrel as she went trick-or-treating in their Manhattan neighborhood. Meanwhile, Jackman and big brother Oscar were spotted collecting candy with a group of friends.

By Lily Rose

First comes love; then, comes marriage; then, comes a little one sitting in a baby carriage. In 2012, things may not happen exactly in that order — especially for our favorite celebrity couples. No matter the order of things, when the little bundle of joy does come, it is cause for celebration and for baby announcements.  When it comes to celebrity baby news, announcements range from traditional to over-the-top.

Announcing Celebrity Baby News

Some famous couples opt to announce their baby’s arrival with a simple yet heartfelt press release. Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler, who welcomed Camden Jack Cutler on Aug. 8, decided to go that route. So did Kelsey and Kayte Grammer, who welcomed daughter, Faith Evangeline Elisa Grammer, on July 13. Also taking a simplistic approach, Hilary Duff tweeted her son Luca’s first photo.

Related Link: Why It’s OK to Have Kids Later in Life

But why settle for simple and heartfelt when you can do it big and make it financially lucrative? From the date the press first learns there’s a celebrity pregnancy to the date the child arrives, most publications are scrambling, begging, and scheming to get their hands on the first baby pics.  Some celebs, such as former reality TV star turned fashion designer, Jessica Simpson, chose to circumvent the rigmarole by simply selling the pictures. People featured the first snapshots of Simpson’s daughter, Maxwell Drew. Simpson was reportedly paid  $800,000 for their exclusive right to her little girl’s first photos.

Related Link: Jessica Simpson Says Motherhood Is the ‘Best Thing I’ve Ever Experienced’

Simpson isn’t the only one to sell the privilege of offering the public its first glimpse of her child. Former American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez and Latin crooner Marc Anthony also sold the exclusive rights to the first pictures of their twins. As far as the price goes, Lopez and Anthony didn’t do too shabby either: The celebrity couple reportedly made a cool $6 million.

Famous Couple’s Expensive Baby Pics

Of course, no one does it as big as Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The public waited with bated breath to see the child produced by the genetically blessed superstars. Jolie and Pitt reportedly sold the photos of their twins, Knox and Vivienne, for more than $11 million.

Still, some famous couples chose a different but still non-traditional route to share their celebrity baby news.  For example, singer, Beyonce Knowles and her rap star husband Jay-Z erected a tumblr page displaying daughter Blue Ivy’s first photo shoot. The page was offered free to the public.

Some think selling your baby’s first photos seems just plain wrong.  Others figure, why not? It’s better than the paparazzi chasing you down the street for them! Let us know your thoughts.

By Jessica Nappi

We’ve all gone through our own break-ups, and no matter how painful they can be, sometimes, seeing celebrities break-up is even worse. These splits involve not only the two in the celebrity relationship but also their entire fan base. Break-ups in Hollywood mean more than just broken hearts; they also mean no longer seeing them pose together on the red carpet, waving goodbye to those PDA-filled paparazzi shots, and saying sayonara to those lengthy interviews where they gush about how much in love they are. Here are three celebrity break-ups that had us crying:

Three Celebrity Break-ups

1. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’s split is the most recent and therefore the most sensitive of topics. From the moment Cruise not-so-humbly jumped on the couches of Oprah proclaiming his love for Holmes, we all envisioned a happy ending to this celebrity love story. There was the birth of TomKat, followed shortly by the actual birth of their daughter Suri. The famous couple had a six-year run before Holmes shocked the world by filing for divorce in New York City earlier this month. What will we do without seeing ever-so-cute family photos of the duo with their fashionable little girl?

Related Link: Five Celebrity Divorces We Really Weren’t Expecting

2. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston: This golden Hollywood couple married in 2000, and everyone dreamed of watching their picture perfect celebrity love story play out. From Brad Pitt’s guest appearance on Jennifer Aniston’s show Friends to always walking hand-in-hand on the red carpet, it seemed like this celebrity couple was as strong as could be. Then came the 2005 movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, in which Pitt co-starred with the one and only Angelina Jolie. The rest is history: Pitt and Jolie are now engaged with six kids. Aniston isn’t doing so bad either: She has found a new man — Justin Theroux — and was recently voted hottest woman of all time by Men’s Health magazine.

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3. Sandra Bullock and Jesse James: It seems like a woman can’t win the Academy Award for Best Actress without subsequently splitting with her man. Kate Winslet, Reese Witherspoon, Halle Berry and now Sandra Bullock are just a few of the many actresses who won big in their career yet fell short in their love life soon after. Bullock’s marriage to TV’s Monster Garage host Jesse James seemed better than ever, especially due to the heartfelt award speech she gave about him. But just days later, Bullock and the entire world discovered James’ cheating rampage. As if we couldn’t feel any worse for America’s sweetheart, the famous couple was in the process of adopting a baby boy, whom Bullock now solely cares for. However, she now seems very happy as a mother.

What celebrity break-up broke your heart? Tell us below.

By Sarah Ribeiro

Engagement rings can be one of the most important elements in beginning a marriage. They signify the bond you have with your partner, their commitment to you, and the security of your relationship. Of course, there’s also the glamour and luxury that comes with a gorgeous diamond on your hand! Here are some celebrity engagement rings that perfectly represent both the strength and extravagance of celebrity weddings and marriages:

Top Celebrity Engagement Rings

1. Kate Hudson: Hudson’s engagement ring from Muse rocker Matthew Bellamy is an outstanding statement in such a private celebrity relationship. The $200,000 platinum ring is a nine carat emerald-cut diamond with tapered baguettes on the side. The two have been engaged for a year, and although they have no wedding date set, they do have a son together, Bingham.

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2. Kate Middleton: The royal duchess of Cambridge was definitely given a ring fit for a queen. Her celebrity love Prince William presented her with his mother Princess Diana’s engagement ring, a round-cut blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds. At the time it was worn by Diana in 1981, it cost 30,000 British pounds — the equivalent of roughly $47,000.

3. Angelina Jolie: Being one of Hollywood’s most luxurious famous couples, this duo will no doubt have an over-the-top celebrity wedding celebration. Newly-engaged Jolie was given a rectangular-cut diamond on a yellow-and-white gold band. Rumor has it Pitt commissioned a jeweler to find the finest-quality diamond for his love, even requesting a cut shaped perfectly for her hand.

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No Limits For This Famous Couple’s Ring

4. Beyoncé Knowles: One of Hollywood’s most expensive wedding rings naturally belongs to one of the highest-grossing Hollywood couples. The rapper gave Beyoncé a $5 million celebrity engagement ring before their secret marriage in April 2008. The 18-carat diamond, made by jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, is emerald-cut and set in a platinum band. For security purposes, the singer wears a fake copy of it, which is still worth more than $5,000.

5. Natalie Portman: In 2010, the famous actress, vegan and humanist was gifted an eco-friendly engagement ring to fit her lifestyle. Husband Benjamin Millepied found ballet dancer-turned jeweler Jamie Wolf to design the $35,000 ring, which uses recycled platinum and an antique oval center stone surrounded by pavé diamonds from a conflict-free mine, meaning no miner was hurt or treated unfairly when mining the stones. Millepied personalized his choice by making the ring a statement to his love’s activism and loving nature, a sweet statement for an even sweeter couple.

Which celebrity engagement ring is your favorite? Tell us below.

By Erin Minty

The ever-elusive Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were finally spotted in France while in Le Touquet. The Hollywood couple owns a 1,000 acre estate in the south of France near Le Touquet, and both Pitt and his celebrity love are in Europe working on projects, with Jolie shooting Malificent and Pitt shooting The Counselor. According to recent celebrity gossip, their celebrity wedding is set for next spring. Though nothing has been confirmed, one insider tells UsMagazine.com, “Angelina wants a simple, joyous wedding.”

Hollywood couple Jolie and Pitt may have finally picked a celebrity wedding date. What are some ways to choose your wedding date?

Cupid’s Advice:

Setting a date can be an extremely stressful time for any couple about to be married.  Cupid has some relationship and love advice about how to start thinking about a date for your wedding:

1. Start with a season: Is there one season that has always called out to you? Maybe you love the sunshine and beaches associated with summer, or maybe the pristine white of snow is more your style. Think about what would match your dream dress and your venue choices. By narrowing your choices down to a particular time of year, you can eliminate most of the year and have a much smaller list of dates to choose from.

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2. Look at your calendar: While weddings are one of the most important events of the season, there are some other important events that cannot be rescheduled. Make sure you’re planning your wedding for a downtime for your family. If you want everyone to be able to attend, keep in mind their schedules when picking a date. 

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3. Pick a day that stands out to you: Maybe you and your partner have a special joke related to a certain date, like the first day you kissed, the day of your first date, or some equally important milestone in your relationship. Picking a date that has importance to you, whether you guests know it or not, is another way to make your day even more special than it already is sure to be.

When do you think this celebrity wedding will take place?  Let us know in the comments below!

By Liz of WeLoveDates.com

I’ve always been fiercely and annoyingly Team Jen, so when the news of her celebrity engagement to Justin Theroux broke out, I was possibly a bit too excited. As a complete and utter romantic, I’m just happy she’s found her happy ending. In honor of America’s Sweetheart, here are four things Jennifer Aniston has taught me about relationships and love:

Relationship And Love Advice from Jennifer Aniston

1. Keep on keepin’ on: “There are no regrets in life, just lessons.”

It’s easy to look at someone like Aniston and wonder if she would have done anything differently. Would she have fought to stay married to celebrity ex Brad Pitt and gotten into a cat fight with Angelina Jolie? Would she have begged him to stay with her? But by having no regrets and choosing to learn from her past, she is telling the world that nothing that has happened to her in life will ever define who she really is.

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2. Take responsibility: “Relationships are two people; everyone is accountable. A lot goes into a relationship coming together, and a lot goes into a relationship falling apart. Even if it’s 98 percent the other person’s fault, it’s 2 percent yours…. You can only clean up your side of the street.”

Even the best relationships and love can turn sour. A lot goes on behind the scenes, whether you’re part of a famous couple or not.  Instead of playing the role of a heartbroken victim, good love advice is to evaluate where you went wrong in the relationship. You didn’t fall in love over night, and your relationship didn’t end in the blink of an eye.

3. Don’t try too hard: “If you try and be sexy, you’ll never be sexy.”

You never get the impression that Aniston is trying too hard. She doesn’t dress like she’s giving something away for free, and she isn’t overly gratuitous when it comes to her sexuality. There is a reason why she’s often referred to as the girl next door, and women all over the world look to her for style inspiration. Simply put, she’s not desperate, and you shouldn’t be either!

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4. Love doesn’t play by the rules: “You know, it isn’t designed. Love just shows up and you go, “Oh, wow, this is going to be a hayride and a half.”

Nothing about relationships and love makes sense, and the sooner you accept that, the more fun you’ll have dating. To get the most out of love, you have to be willing to let go of control and just go with the flow. Sometimes things won’t work out your way, and you’ll be heartbroken and alone, but other times, you’ll be full of butterflies, loved beyond belief, and excited about the future — like we sure Aniston is over her celebrity engagement.

Liz is the social media manager for We Love Dates, a worldwide online dating site. Join for free now using code WLD GUEST, and check out the popular We Love Dates blog for more dating advice and tips.

By Daniela Agurcia

When two slightly obnoxious celebrities get together, it creates something much worse than either would be alone. Everyone can name one of these celebrity couples: When you see them, you just want to change the channel or put down your magazine. Sometimes, certain famous couples make you want to scream, “Enough already!” Being one of these celebrity relationships can definitely be a bad thing. Whether they’re obnoxiously cute, painstakingly annoying, or overly pompous together, it gets to the point where no one wants to hear about them anymore. Here are some celebrity couples that we could live without:

Annoying Famous Couples

1. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber: At first, there was a lot of hype about whether Selena Gomez had Justin Bieber fever. Turns out, she did. The couple kept their famous relationship under wraps for a while, and even today, they still try to be discreet about it. They’re that one couple that refuses to be open about their relationship and love, regardless of all of the cute and cuddly photos found of them or their occasional lovey-dovey tweets and quotes. Either be open about your relationship and act normal about it…or hand him over!

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2. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: Even though Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries aren’t together anymore, they were a Hollywood couple that will be hard to forget. There was so much hype about Kardashian finding love and having the most extravagant celebrity wedding with the man of her dreams, only to have it all end 72 days later. The engagement, wedding, and divorce flashed right before our eyes. Ultimately, the marriage was an all-time record, and one we wish would just disappear all together.

3. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt: Famous couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been non-stop from the start, doing everything to the extreme. From the day that Pitt left Jennifer Aniston to be with Jolie, the two are always aiming for perfection. The pair has adopted from all over the world, constantly donate to charity and attend mission trips all over the globe. Plus, we can’t forget that they just happen to be one of the best looking Hollywood couples. Here we can certainly say “Enough already!”

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4. Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson: We loved Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in the Twilight movies — who doesn’t love a vampire romance? We were all rooting for the two to end up together in real life, but between their low-key status and “I don’t care” attitude, they’re not as great as we thought they would be. They always seem as if they’re in a bad mood about something. Plus, have you ever seen them show affection?

5. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt: How are they famous again? Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt blew up because of their roles on the reality TV show The Hills. Their drama was entertaining at first, but it grew old after the show, thanks to her music videos and several other TV appearances. Between that and Montag’s numerous plastic surgeries, the celebrity couple has received nothing but negative spotlight, eventually eliminating all the “glory” from their fame.

What celebrity couple bothers you the most? Share your comments below!

By Jessica Smith

Nothing in Hollywood is juicer than a celebrity scandal.  Many Hollywood couples work through humiliating experiences while dating, including Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush, who went through a sex tape scandal; Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, who recently dealt with Bieber’s accusation of getting a fan pregnant; and Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, who had to deal with negative press on Cyrus’ sexual antics.

Many of us can relate to similar problems on a smaller scale, but it can still be exhilarating and deeply saddening to watch our favorite famous relationships let us down in these ways. Sometimes, celebrity couples even begin their love lives under this sort of scrutiny. Although not all celebrity affairs work out, some blossom into long-lasting relationships and love. Here are six famous couples that made the headlines with their scandalous splits, affairs, and ensuing sprint to the altar.

Celebrity Scandals That Turned Into Celebrity Relationships

1. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: After being married to the beautiful Jennifer Aniston for five years, Brad Pitt and Aniston’s relationship began to fail when he confessed his love for Angelina Jolie. Pitt and Jolie worked together on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith as a sexy spy couple, and they took their on-screen romance off-screen — even while Pitt was still married. The humanitarian couple has now been together for seven years. We can thank their six children for pressuring them to get engaged, so they can finally tie the knot.

2. LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian: These two stars met on the set of Northern Lights, where  their characters’ relationship spiraled into a real-world celebrity affair that ended both of their marriages. While LeAnn Rimes and her ex-husband Dean Sheremet claimed to go their separate ways with plans to remain loving friends, Eddie Cibrian’s ex only had negative things to say about him. Rimes and Cibrian are now happily married.

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3. Richie Sambora and Denise Richards: This was a celebrity scandal  that cost Denise Richards a friendship but gained her a new man.  Richie Sambora was married to Heather Locklear for 12 years before things started to get shaky between them. Richards encouraged her good friend Locklear to file for divorce, and despite girl code, Sambora and Richards were caught making out like teenagers a few weeks later. This seemingly-forbidden romance also required Sambora and Richards to deal with some pretty messy divorces of their own.  Unfortunately, their relationship recently ended.

4. Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott: Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott fell in love on the set of the Lifetime movie Mind Over Murder, but they were both married at the time. The two quickly separated from their spouses. Before either one was legally divorced, they decided to announce their celebrity engagement.  The two were married just a month after Spelling’s divorce was finalized, and they have been married since 2006. They have three children and recently announced that they are expecting their fourth celebrity baby.

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From Celebrity Affair To Celebrity Engagement

5. Jesse James and Kat Von D: Jesse James and Sandra Bullock were married for five years and had just adopted a son together when rumors began about James’ unfaithfulness. After confirmation of numerous affairs, Bullock filed for a celebrity divorce and decided to raise her son as a single parent. Not soon after, James started dating tattoo artist Kat Von D. The two made it as far as an engagement, but they never made it to their wedding day.

6. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: Although the two didn’t date immediately after Ryan Reynolds’ divorce from wife Scarlett Johansson, it’s believed that Blake Lively was a factor that led to their split. Considering their marriage seemed to be going smoothly, their celebrity divorce announcement was surprising. The actor jumped from one serious relationship to another, as the celebrity couple was recently spotted house hunting.

What’s your favorite celebrity scandal? Share your comments below!

One half of the hottest Hollywood couple — Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie — attended the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday. The actor took the time to discuss his recent celebrity engagement to his leading lady. According to People, Pitt said the engagement was “something that made sense.” Although he was in France to promote his new gangster movie Killing Them Softly, he also put to rest a rumor that he and his celebrity love were planning to marry in August. He explained, “There is no date. We’re still hoping for marriage equality in the United States before we get married.” With that said, Hollywood may just have to wait a little longer for their walk down the aisle.

Pitt knew he was ready for his celebrity engagement. What are some ways to tell it’s time to pop the question?

Cupid’s Advice:

An engagement is one of the most important steps in a relationship, The biggest decision is choosing when to make the move. How did Pitt know that his celebrity engagement was at the right time? Here is some relationship advice on when to pop the question:

1. Consider her constant hints: If a girl is ready for that next step, she will usually let you know in some way or another. She may start to discuss her dream engagement ring or a friend’s recent wedding. Listen out for any clue your partner may be giving.

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2. Talk of the future: If your significant other always includes you in his or her future plans about relationship and love, it may be time to starting thinking about taking that next step. The word “our” rather than “my” means a lot more them than you think!

Related Link: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Tie The Knot!

3. You’re 100 percent committed: If you are crazy in love, completely faithful, and can’t imagine being with anyone else, maybe it’s time to prove this commitment to your partner. Show your mate that you want them in your life forever by proposing.

How would you show your man that you’re ready for him to pop the question? Share your ideas below.

This celebrity couple spent some quality time together at the museum. What are some other cultural date ideas?

Cupid’s Advice:

Spending time with your loved one while getting a taste of culture at the same time isn’t only for celebrity couples. Here are some great date ideas for a cultural experience:

1. Attend a festival: Look up the great cultural festivals happening in your area. You’ll get the chance to meet a lot of people together and also experience a little bit of a new or different culture.

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2. Eat at an ethnic restaurant: Literally get a taste of another culture by going to a foreign restaurant and trying the different foods available. It’s a great way to spice up your relationship and love!

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3. Take a trip: Instead of choosing somewhere close to home for your next date idea, take a trip somewhere unique and new. There’s no better way to experience another culture than by actually visiting the country.

What are some culture date ideas? Share your ideas below.

By Victor McGlothin

Katy Perry was in love with Russell Brand. They got married, and then 14 months later, they experienced a celebrity divorce. When Hollywood relationships heat up so fast and end just as quickly, we all go running to blogs and message boards looking for answers. Often, reasons why celebrity couples break up are obvious…and it usually involves money.

Causes of Failed Hollywood Relationships

In Perry’s case, she was a popular singer before marrying Brit uber-talent Brand. Both of them were exceedingly busy on photo and movie shoots, concert tours, and everything else that accompanies stardom. With so much time spent apart, it’s no wonder they experienced problems that ultimately resulted in a failed celebrity marriage. The question is: What makes celebs think they can sustain a healthy relationship and love while living apart and chasing the almighty dollar rather than the connection that keeps the home fires burning?

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Perry and Brand aren’t the only culprits to this type of demise. Perhaps the biggest wedding sham of all time was Kim Kardashian’s televised nuptials to NBA power forward Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets. After 10 million viewers watched the choreographed broadcast on E!, 72 short days later, it was all over.  Once it occurred to Humphries that Kardashian got what she wanted — astronomical wedding coverage gracing dozens of magazine covers and an $18 million payday for the exclusive rights — he filed to have the marriage annulled, citing fraud allegations. It was merely an attempt to save face after being used and branded in the national tabloids as the villain and then subsequently lambasted online by Kardashian’s family.

Kardashian refused to ante up the $9 million owed to Humphries for his role of a lifetime in the wedding plot, but then, she offered $7 million as a consolation prize. Over 90 days after the 72 day scam marriage ended, their celebrity divorce is still pending and adoring fans are still choosing sides. Yet another hot mess caused by money!

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Money, Relationships, and Love

Stories of Hollywood relationships like Brand and Perry’s or  Kardashian and Humphries’s are all over the place, and there’s usually the issue of money behind all of them. Even if money doesn’t destroy a relationship and love, it always has a place. Even famous couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie use money to buy happiness on occasion (see her massive engagement ring and $25 million donation toward children’s image rights).

Although us normal folk don’t typically have the type of cash that popular celebrities bring to the table, it’s still good to learn from the often careless ways in which they throw that money around. We should keep cash in the back of our minds, if at all possible, while pursuing a deep connection.

Victor McGlothin is a best-selling novelist and writer for wastedcash.com, providing commentary on celebrity spending and consumerism. 

Newly engaged Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were spotted at U.K’s Legoland with their children. According to People, Pitt and Jolie were “very much in love. And a really happy family.” In past visits, Jolie took the children to Legoland on her own, but this time, her celebrity love was happy to tag along. After Legoland, the family visited a petting zoo, Odds Farm.

This Hollywood couple found a way to still be romantic while on a vacation with the family. What are some creative outings that can still be enjoyed by the parents?

Cupid’s Advice: 

It’s great to have romantic dates minus the kids, but sometimes, it can be difficult to pull off. Taking a cue from this Hollywood couple, there’s a way to focus on your relationship and love and also be together as a family. Here are some love advice for date ideas that the whole family can enjoy:

1. A day in the park: The outdoors are the perfect place for your kids to let loose while you and your partner cuddle in the grass. Pull out a basket and make lunch a romantic picnic.

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2. Beach love: At the beach, your kids can build sand castles and get their feet wet at the shore. At the same time, you and your sweetie can soak up some sun.

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3. Rainy day fun: Every kid loves to play in the rain! Let your kids get muddy while you and your partner dance in the rain.

What family outings have you and your partner been on? Share your comments below.

Congratulations to famous couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on their celebrity engagement! The longtime pair have been together since 2005 and have six children together.  Sources say that their upcoming marriage is a promise for the future.  Their children, who have long been supportive of their parents tying the knot, are said to be very happy. According to People, there is no date set for the celebrity wedding at this time. The actress’ stunning engagement ring was designed by Robert Procop.

This famous couple is celebrating their celebrity engagement. When you’re in a long-term relationship, how do you know when to get married?

Cupid’s Advice:

No one can tell you when it’s time to get married. While some couples tie the knot after six weeks, others couples take longer. Look at how long Jolie and Pitt were together before their celebrity engagement announcement! Remember, there is no right or wrong way to make your commitment to your partner official. If you do choose to get married, here are some relationship and love signs that it might be time:

1. You have children together: If you have children with your partner, it may be in their best interests for you to be legally married. This will make decisions, like the signing of legal documents and government actions, a little bit easier.

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2. You have shared assets: If you’ve bought a house or car together, your relationship and love is probably very serious. With this amount of trust between you two, consider making your union official.

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3. You want to get married: Not every serious couple feels the need to get married, and that’s okay. If you do, it may be time to see how your partner feels about marriage.

Do you think traditional marriage will someday become a thing of the past?  Share your thoughts below.

The ladies of Generation X were some of the first to trade the domesticity of the housewife for the slacks of Corporate America. Powerful and confident women are sexy, but society hasn’t completely caught up with us yet, and it’s still uncommon for a female salary to outweigh that of her spouse’s. That’s where Hollywood comes in with a good message for once, as stunning starlets are throwing off the national average by earning more than their celebrity loves. Below is a list of sexy female celebs empowering themselves through healthy relationships and hefty paychecks:

Women’s Upper Hand in Celebrity Relationships

1. Gisele Bundchen: Other than her svelte silhouette and pristine profile, Bundchen impresses with a net worth of $200 million. Her hunky husband Tom Brady is known for his jockey skills on the football field but is only worth $100 million. While both salaries are envy worthy, Bundchen makes far more than the man she shares her bed with. Regardless, this celebrity relationship is picture perfect, and Brady doesn’t look at all emasculated by his wife’s high salary.

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2. Jessica Simpson: We’ve watched Simpson transform from a young singer and clueless newlywed into a confident entrepreneur. With a net income of $100 million and a shoe line that wracks in over $500 million annually, she would be hard pressed to find a man wealthier than she. Fortunately, she’s has found happiness with ex-NFL player Eric Johnson. Though his salary hasn’t been reported, he is currently unemployed. Regardless of their paychecks, the two are expecting their first child this year, proving that money is not an issue with this celebrity relationship.

3. Oprah Winfrey: Whether you’re an Oprah devotee or totally impartial, there’s no denying this woman grabbed life by the reigns when she began her journalism career in the mid 1970’s. Forty years and one huge following later, Winfrey is worth a staggering $2.7 billion. Longtime partner Stedman Graham may not make as much, but he isn’t loafing off of Winfrey’s riches either. As CEO of S. Graham and Associates, Stedman has wracked in an impressive $10 million of his own.

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4. Julia Roberts: Roberts, America’s Pretty Woman, has a hefty income of $140 million. Her husband, however, Danny Moder, is a camera man. Though his salary has not been reported, it has long been known that Roberts is the money maker in the Moder home. Regardless, after ten years of being a married celebrity couple and having three children, the two have shown that true love trumps any jealously over income.

Actress Earns More Than Celebrity Love

5. Angelina Jolie: From dominatrix to domestic diva, Jolie is another star we’ve had the pleasure of watching grow up in front of our eyes. While her days of drinking blood have passed, she continues to make celebrity news by adopting children, working as a humanitarian and starting foundations to help combat poverty. Somehow, this busy mother and activist also has time to star in movies and grosses nearly $150 million. Her equally famous and good-hearted soon-to-be husband Brad Pitt makes only a little less than her at an annual salary of $130 million. These two aren’t sitting home comparing paychecks though. Instead, they combine their incomes to help better the world around them.

6. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi: Outside of partying, tanning and going to the gym, Snooki found her fame by starring on MTV’s Jersey Shore. Though her wild antics have made her somewhat infamous, she wasn’t downing tequila shots for nothing. At an annual salary of $2 million, the tiny beach bum can at least impress with her bank statements. Fiancé Jionni Lavalle chose a more modest lifestyle and is currently studying to become a teacher. While his salary may never match Polizzi’s, the two were able to work past the drama of the shore and are currently expecting a baby.

Do you think salaries matter? Do you make more than your man? Comment below.

It looks like Angelina Jolie may be having a case of the celebrity exes.  Jolie’s 10-year-old son Maddox has reportedly developed a crush on Brad Pitt’s celebrity ex Jennifer Aniston, the Enquirer reported.  Sources say that Maddox’s fascination began after he and his nanny watched Marley & Me and has since caused the youngster to put posters of Aniston on his bedroom walls. “Maddox is infatuated with Jennifer, and Angelina is fuming,” a close source told the tabloid.  “Maddox simply likes Jen’s sweet face and look.”

With her child’s room filled with pictures of Pitt’s celebrity ex, Jolie can’t seem to get away from her. What do you do if you can’t avoid hearing about your partner’s exes?

Cupid’s Advice:

As if working at the same company with your partner’s former flame isn’t awkward enough, can you imagine having posters of your husband’s celebrity ex in your house? Having to constantly hear about an ex can make for an uncomfortable situation. Here is some relationship advice to help you in that situation:

1. Don’t let them see you sweat:  It’s no secret that hearing people say that your mate and their ex were the picture perfect couple is uncomfortable. As annoying as that may be, you can’t let talk of old relationships and love get to you.

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2. Be confident: While people may constantly compare you to your arch nemesis, remember who you are.  Hold your head high, put on two coats of mascara, and keep smiling.

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3. Ignore it: People will always have something to say, and unfortunately, it’s inevitable. But at the end of the day, all that really matters is how you and your love feel about each other.

How did you combat hearing about your partner’s ex all the time? Share your experiences below.

By Ricky Peterson

Everyone wants to have a great long-term relationship that keeps on getting better, but it simply won’t happen without some effort on the part of both partners. Making a stable relationship and love work isn’t always easy though, as we see many famous couples going through their ups and downs in public via celebrity news and gossip…and it’s no different for us regular folk. That being said, here are four pieces of love advice (with help from some of our favorite celebrity couples!) that we can all use to make our relationships stronger.

Love Advice To Follow

1. Be prepared to listen to each other: Listening is the hallmark of all good relationships. If you don’t listen to your partner or they don’t listen to you, how can you hope to develop a strong relationship and love for the long haul? Talking is good, but recognize when listening is required of you, and practice doing it more often. Everyone feels more valued when their partner sits and really listens to them. Listening means comprehending and not just making the right noises in the right places!

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2. Don’t ignore problems — they’ll only get worse: You cannot hope to go through life with no problems at all. There might be minor setbacks in your relationship or problems that occur outside the relationship that affect you both. The trick is to never ignore them and to confront them head-on. Talk about these issues and decide how to tackle them as a team.

Celebrity Couple Example: Seal and Heidi Klum are a great example, as Seal’s reported anger management issues seem to have caused a rift in their celebrity relationship. This is the sort of thing that, if worked on early, could have been resolved, possibly saving the marriage.

3. Never wait for the other person to apologize: The apologies have to come from both partners; otherwise, one of you will always be saying “sorry” even when the other one does something they shouldn’t. You’ve probably heard the idea that you should never go to bed angry, and that definitely applies in this case.

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4. Be positive in lots of little ways: We would all benefit from being more positive in our daily lives. For example, if your partner has a job interview, be sure to call them just before they go in to provide some support. Then, call them afterwards to see how it went. You could even plan a dinner to mark the event, whether they were successful or not. You can either congratulate them or provide support and let them know the experience was still a positive one because it will help them gain experience for a the future.

Celebrity Couple Example: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have had their ups and downs, but recent reports of a date night show that they are at least making the effort. Sadly, the media is much more into reporting on Hollywood couples who are having problems than those who are happy, but little bits of effort like this can make all the difference. Let’s hope it works out for these two!

Stronger Relationships and Love

By following this love advice, it’ll be easier than you think to build a strong partnership that will survive the test of time. Be sure you know how to make the most of your relationship and love, and start putting more effort into it today for the best results in the future.

Ricky Peterson is a writer who works for passionsearch, an online dating site.