Matt Damon and wife Luciana, Credit: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Matt Damon may have a hectic schedule, but he told People that his wife, Luciana, “really keeps it together,” the actor said at a poker event at the Rio All Suites Hotel. “We just talk it out and work it all out.” The duo are expecting their third child this fall, (the baby will be Luciana’s fourth; she has a daughter from a previous marriage). Even their children are excited about the pregnancy, monitoring the arrival of their sibling closely. Damon said the kids can tell how their mother and her belly are doing at any given time.
Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson. Photo: GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Despite attempts to keep their relationship behind closed doors, Matt Bellamy opened up to The Mirror about his relationship with Kate Hudson at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards last Friday. “We just have fun together and are seeing how it goes,” he told the paper. “Kate is great.” The Muse frontman also revealed that he’s meeting Goldie Hawn, Hudson’s mother, this week. He admits he’s nervous, and said, “You don’t want her reading daft stories about you online – it’s embarrassing when you meet someone’s family for the first time.” Cupid wishes him luck!
What are some ways to impress the parents on your first meeting?
Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox. Photo: DS/RR/ME/Rocstar/Flynetpictures.com
After a private wedding and luxurious honeymoon in Hawaii, Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have returned home quietly. They were spotted at a local grocery store picking up last minute Fourth of July items in Glendale, Calif. While People discusses the ups and downs throughout the couple’s two-year relationship, it appears that they are in it for the long haul.
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Zoe Saldana and Keith Britton. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Avatar star Zoe Saldana is engaged to My Fashion Database CEO Keith Britton, E! Newsreported last week. Saldana and Britton have dated for roughly ten years, but have managed to keep their relationship out of the spotlight. CNN confirmed the engagement, as well as the couples’ “low-key” status, even revealing that one of the few times Saldana ever referenced Britton was at this year’s Crystal + Lucy awards night.
Reality TV star Jon Gosselin, told RadarOnline that he is celebrating his “rebirth” by getting a giant dragon tattoo on his back. According to US Weekly, the tattoo features a name written in Korean, in honor of his new 23-year old girlfriend, Ellen Ross.
Hold on there, Picasso! Before you decorate your body in works of art, you’ll want to consider if getting a tattoo with your significant other’s name is a wise thing to do.
E! Online covered actor Dominic West’s (The Wire) wedding last weekend to college sweetheart, Catherine Fitzgerald, at her family’s castle in Limerick, Ireland. They spared no expense for the ceremony, including the bride riding in on a horse drawn carriage. The pair have three kids together, and immediately following the ceremony, whisked their two youngest up to have them christened while the audience was still seated. Some of the guests included West’s Wire co-stars Sonja Sohn and Wendall Pierce.
Can the perfect wedding be attained without losing your bank account?
Jay and Allison DeMarcus. Photo: ER/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
After six years of marriage, bassist Jay DeMarcus from Rascal Flatts, and wife Allison, a former Miss Tennessee and presenter on CMT, are expecting their first child, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. “I’m looking forward to hearing the pitter-patter of little feet around the house and all of that wonderful stuff,” DeMarcus told People. After celebrating the announcement with band-mates Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney, the father-to-be added, “I’m ready for the challenge.” The couple’s baby is due in January.
U.S. World Cup star Landon Donovan is playing defense these days after reports surfaced that he fathered a child out of wedlock. A source close to Donovan’s wife and Rules of Engagement star, Bianca Kajlich, told US Weekly Monday that she wasn’t “blindsided by this and isn’t angry.” The news came out during the United States’ World Cup run, and Donovan told Sports Illustrated that he will take responsibility if the claims are true. While the soccer star and his wife are currently separated, they have been trying to work on their relationship.
Can a marriage work if your spouse has a child with another person?
Mena Suvari and Simone Sestito. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
American Beauty actress Mena Suvari married concert producer Simone Sestito in Rome last weekend, Suvari’s rep confirmed to Gossip Cop. The two held their reception in the same castle that held the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes nuptials in 2006. Suvari and Sestito kept their destination wedding personal, Peoplereported, with wedding bands designed by Sestito, and a first dance written just for the couple.
How can you make a destination wedding feel like home?
Rihanna and Matt Kemp. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos; Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos
Although singer Rihanna and Los Angeles Dodger Matt Kemp’s relationship seems to be smooth sailing, Kemp’s performance on the field has taken a nosedive. In fact, Dodger’s manager Joe Torre benched the outfielder before Sunday’s game against the New York Yankees. “We really haven’t given him a rest that often, so he’s never had a chance to really regroup,” Torre told the Los Angeles Times. Peoplewonders whether Rihanna has cursed Kemp’s game, similar to Jessica Simpson to quarterback, Tony Romo. Only time will tell.
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Brian Austin Green and Megan Fox. Photo: Insidefoto / PR Photos
That was fast! Cupid found out recently that actors Megan Fox, 24, and Brian Austin Green, 36, re-engaged after a brief break. It turns out that the couple married at the Fours Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii last week, which Green’s rep confirmed Monday to TMZ. The ceremony was intimate, with less than a dozen guests in attendance. This is the first marriage for both Fox and Green.
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Basket, Emiley Schweich / PR Photos
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Reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson, 25, celebrated one year of marriage to Hank Baskett, 27, of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Wilkinson tells UsMagazine.com, “Hank is such an amazing husband and father and I fall more and more in love with him every day.” Their son, Hank Jr., will celebrate his second birthday this December. While their first year as a married couple was stressful due to a Super Bowl loss for Baskett, and a sex tape scandal for Wilkinson, they survived their hardships by being there for each other.
How can you keep your relationship going strong when stress makes an appearance?
Alexa Ray Joel. Photo: Jakes Van Der Watt / PR Photos
Singer Alexa Ray Joel (daughter of Billy Joel), who was hospitalized last December due to anxiety over a breakup, is now dating 24-year-old singer/songwriter Cass Dillon, Peoplereported earlier this week. The couple met when Dillon was hired to play guitar on Joel’s upcoming album. Joel says she’s not a fan of the dating scene. “Dating can be awkward,” she told People in April. “I prefer to meet someone through work or socially.”
The OC actress, Rachel Bilson, and Star Wars: Episode II star, Hayden Christensen, are reportedly taking a break from their engagement, a source told USMagazine.com last weekend. The couple engaged quietly in 2008; however when asked about the wedding by the US Magazine at the TQH/Take No Prisoners Party, Bilson replied, “No, no plans,” and pointed to her ringless finger. A source told the magazine that the couple is “taking about a month off.”
What are some warning signs that you and your significant other need a break?
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott. Photo: Claudio Uema / PR Photos
As reported in US Magazine, Tori Spelling (90210) has been happily married to Dean McDermott (Santa Baby 2) since 2006, when they eloped on a private island in Fiji. To celebrate their fourth anniversary last month, they invited guests to see them renew their promises of love and they recited their vows in a sandbox while their kids played at their feet! With what seems like unconditional love, why does Spelling, in her new book, Uncharted terriTORI, reveal her concern that McDermott may cheat on her?
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Pop music star Katy Perry and Russell Brand (Get Him to the Greek) seem to embody the ultimate love story, and love to pose for the media. The couple has mentioned marriage, but details are sparse. While it’s possible the duo is keeping their plans private to avoid a press spectacle, Betty Confidentialwonders whether their net worth plays a role in their hesitancy to a full commitment.
Can wildly different payrolls cause friction in a relationship?
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Maybe there is some truth to the old cliché, the second time’s a charm. At the premiere of her latest movie, “Jonah Hex,” Megan Fox told People magazine, “I’m more in love with him (fiancé Brian Austin Green) than I was in the beginning.” The couple – who were first engaged in 2006 and called it off last February – re-engaged this month.
How can you prevent the break-up/make-up syndrome from happening in your relationship?
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
They may be broken up, but Jesse James won’t stay too far from Sandra Bullock. The TV personality told TMZ last weekend that he will move into his Texas house so his ex-wife can stay closely involved in his kid’s lives. James said his three children — from different women — want to remain close to the actress. Regarding the future of his relationship with Bullock, with whom he is estranged from due to his infidelity, James told TMZ, “Whatever happens, happens.” The move will take place after he returns to the U.S. after filming a special in Israel for the History Channel on a kibbutz.
Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Country superstars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are engaged after more than five years of courtship. According to CBS News, Shelton asked for permission from Lambert’s father before proposing to her in the woods near her home last month – complete with Bacardi and Diet Coke in a Solo Cup, which Lambert loved! People reported that the two have yet to release wedding plans, but the couple tells the magazine they’re enjoying their engagement.
Though she was formally married to a rock star, Jenny Craig spokeswoman Valerie Bertinelli says her upcoming wedding to financial planner Tom Vitale won’t be over the top. According to Peoplemagazine, the couple – who both had prior nuptials – are focusing on the marriage itself instead of the ceremony this time around.
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough. Photo: ANG/Fame Pictures
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough have moved from the small screen to the streets of Los Angeles – together! The American Idol host and Dancing With the Stars pro were seen out and about multiple times this month, People reported. A source told the magazine that the couple has gotten “more serious.” However, there’s no official word from either camp on their dating details.
How do you know if someone is serious about a relationship?
Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling. Photo: Away! / PR Photos
A royal wedding! Last Saturday’s lavish ceremony between Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria and her former personal trainer, Daniel Westling, rivaled Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer’s spectacle in 1996. According to Telegraph, King Carl XVI Gustaf initially disapproved of the union because of Westling’s ‘commoner’ status, but granted the couple’s wishes to show his country that he can modernize his methods and way of thinking.
How can you make a relationship work without your family’s blessing?
Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin. Photo: Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Newly-engaged “True Blood” stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have found a way to keep their love alive, despite long distances. The couple, who met on the set of the show, are avid users of Skype, and would use it for “three or four hours” when they first began dating, according to People magazine. Moyer told Playboy in a recent interview that it helped them build trust in their relationship early on.
How can you make a long-distance relationship work?
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
It’s official – for real this time! After numerous engagement rumors throughout their three-year relationship, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are engaged, the actor’s rep confirmed to E! News on Monday. The Victoria’s Secret Angel’s rep told People the Kerr family is “thrilled.” A date has yet to be set.
