Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves got engaged during the holidays. Photo: Diane Cohen/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maggie Manfredi
Whether you are a first-time reader or a frequent peruser of us here at Cupid’s Pulse, we want to wish you a holiday season full of joy, peace, and, of course, love! What better way to celebrate than by looking back at some of our favorite celebrity couples who got engaged over the holidays? Check it out:
'Vanderpump Rules' star Katie Maloney talks about the drama during season three of the popular reality show and her relationship with Tom Schwartz. Photo: Brooke Mason
Katie Maloney is a force to be reckoned with on Bravo’s hit reality series Vanderpump Rules, a spinoff of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Maloney’s romantic relationship with castmate Tom Schwartz is in the spotlight this season and has made her character very interesting to watch. Intense, drama-filled friendships sum up her social life, and her heated love life is now fodder for celebrity relationship news. CupidsPulse.com had the chance to speak with Maloney about the most recent celebrity cheating rumors on the show as well as her current relationship with Schwartz.
One of the happiest reality television love stories has come to an end. UsMagazine.com revealed that Cody Sattler and Michelle Money, who met on Season 1 of Bachelor in Paradise, have gone their separate ways after a cross-country move and six months of dating. Both stars took to social media to gracefully announce their split, and inform fans that they will remain lifelong friends. The single mom sweetly wrote, “Cody truly has blessed my life and the life of my daughter in more ways than he will ever know. His positive impact on Brielle is something I will forever be grateful for.”
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova and her partner tied the knot. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
They tied the knot! According to UsMagazine.com, Martina Navratilova and Julia Lemigova were married on Monday, Dec. 15. The private ceremony was held at Peninsula Hotel in New York. The tennis legend stated, “It’s just really odd. I’m 58 years old and I got married for the first time. It’s about time, right? Growing up as a gay woman, you just don’t think about that, but then about 10 years ago I thought, ‘In about 10 years, gay marriage will be legal,’ and here we are.” The model and grand slam title holder have been dating since 2006.
How do you know when you’re ready to marry your longtime love?
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
It’s a furry Christmas for these two! According to UsMagazine.com, Hugh Hefner and wife Crystal Harris debuted their 2014 Christmas card, which includes two of the smaller members of the mansion: their dogs! Charlie and Lady were shown in the snuggly photo and again under the couple’s signatures. These Playboy pros will have their two year anniversary as husband and wife on New Year’s Eve.
What are three creative Christmas card couple scenes?
This week, it has been reported by UsMagazine.com that former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, better known as Mel B., has walked out on her husband of seven years, Stephen Belafonte. Worried fans began speculating that Belafonte abused Brown after she appeared on TheX Factor without her wedding ring and seemed to have bruises on her face and arms.
What do you do to cope with emotional or physical abuse?
Angelina Jolie recently said 2014 was great because she married Brad Pitt. Photo: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com
By Maggie Manfredi
According to UsMagazine.com, Maleficent star Angelina Jolie only has the best things to say about 2014. She stated, “It’s been an amazing year. I married my love, my son [Maddox] became a teenager, and I got to bring [Unbroken] to the world.” Jolie is ready to be done with acting and focus on being behind the camera. We cannot wait to see what 2015 has in store for this super star and her family!
What are some creative ways to wrap up the year with your love?
Celebrity couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been parents for a few months now to celebrity baby daughter Wyatt Isabelle, and they are completely in love with her. In their latest celebrity baby news update, Kutcher said, “You think you know how much you can love another person, and then you have a child and you realize you didn’t know. It’s infinitely rewarding.” He added, “And I really look at this as the greatest opportunity of my life.” The parents are old school and will not hire a nanny. According to People.com, Kutcher shared, “We want to be the people that know what to do when the baby’s crying to make the baby not cry anymore. We want to know, like, when she makes a little face or something, we want to be emotionally in touch with her. And I think the only way to do that is by being the one who’s there.”
This celebrity couple is taking care of their celebrity baby without extra help. What are some things to consider when determining your best childcare option?
America’s sweethearts, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, stepped out and got cozy on a stroll together with their three children in Los Angeles on December 11th. The perfect pair have been happily married for almost ten years. According to UsMagazine.com, Garner said of their date nights, “We’re boring parents, so we just play with the girls. “I’ll usually cook a meal for everyone, help them with homework; that’s usually our date night. Otherwise, he’s an amazing husband.” To which Affleck said, “My wife is an amazing and strong woman.”
What are three ways to keep the spark alive in your marriage?
All good things must come to an end! According to UsMagazine.com, Slumdog Millionaire costars Freida Pinto and Dev Petal have called it quits after nearly six years of dating. In happier times, the adorable couple considered themselves “soul mates,” but a source confirms that they’ve been over for a while now. “Freida is single and happy,” another source adds. “Friends are setting her up.” Pinto even celebrated her 30th birthday in October with billionaire Siddhartha Mallya by her side.
How do you establish yourself as an individual after being part of a couple for a long time?
The breakup blues! According to UsMagazine.com, Khloe Kardashian is taking to social media in light of her second split from French Montana. It was also this time last year that Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star instagrammed a melancholy quote about saying goodbye, making it hard for her followers not to feel her pain. We love you, KoKo!
What are some ways to conquer loneliness around the holidays?
Michael Sheen and Sarah Silverman are known to show PDA. Photo: KM/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Molly Jacob
Are you and your partner masters of PDA? Do you two show your love to the world by kissing and cuddling in public? Celebrities are not any different! See what celebrity couples are seemingly always caught by the paparazzi cameras showing off their romance.
Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs were caught on a Miami beach partaking in some PDA. Photo: GG/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Maggie Manfredi
Hot, hot, hot! According to the latest celebrity news in UsMagazine.com, Hollywood coupleRobert Pattinson and FKA Twigs are really enjoying their beach time together. The two, in board shorts and a bikini, shared a single beach chair while lounging and having drinks. FKA responded to being bombarded by the fans in The Guardian, saying, “I look uncomfortable because I am uncomfortable. But then it’s like, is this person in my life worth that? And he is, without question…In comparison to how happy I am. And how I feel with him. It’s 100 percent worth it.”
How can you show PDA in a classy way like the hottest celebrity couples do?
It looks like the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are enjoying their time stateside so far! On Monday evening, the royal couple attended the Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game. According to UsMagazine.com, Prince William and Kate Middleton “got a standing ovation” when they took their seats during the third quarter, showing just how excited fans are to welcome the pair to New York City. Before the fourth quarter started, the pair met Hollywood royalty when Jay-Z and Beyonce walked across the court to say hello. After the game, they were introduced to players LeBron James and Kevin Garnett, who gave them a tiny jersey for Prince George.
What are three advantages to going on a double date?
Singing superstar Taylor Swift and boy band One Direction star Harry Styles, were spotted together at a party in London after the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The duo have previously dated. At the event, they danced and partied the night away together. According to People, “No word on whether this is a rekindling, but the pair have certainly been friendly in recent months. Swift has admitted Styles inspired some songs on her hit album 1989, while the One Direction rocker has told fans he feels ‘lucky’ T-Swift writes about him.”
How do you know whether to reunite with an ex or not?
Scarlett Johansson is married. Photo: Kazuki Hirata / HollywoodNewsWire.net / PRPhotos.com
By Amanda Boyer
There are newlyweds in town! Scarlett Johansson and her new husband Romain Dauriac secretly got married several weeks ago. After the birth of their baby girl, Rose Dorothy, in September, the couple decided to keep their wedding a secret for privacy. The ceremony, according to UsMagazine.com,was officiated by Richard J. Miller on Oct. 1 in Philipsburg, Montana in a romantic setting.
What are some advantages to keeping your wedding under wraps from family and friends?
Blake Lively says family will influence her child raising. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Maggie Manfredi
Mother knows best! According to UsMagazine.com, Blake Lively shared endearing celebrity news that she is turning to her mother and sisters as she makes it through this celebrity pregnancy…let’s just say it, flawlessly. The celebrity couple continues to be each other’s rock for strength and support. Ryan Reynold’s wife recently said, “If I could pass along anything that my mother or my sisters taught me, I feel like my kids would be very well off. But also I’m fortunate enough to be amongst women like this…” Lively continues to work on her website Preserve and share the latest celebrity news via blog posts and Instagram.
In almost every celebrity news update about Lively’s celebrity pregnancy, she has expressed how thankful she is to have such wonderful support. How do you thank your loved ones for their help?
The holidays are meant to be shared with the people you love, and for Marcus Grodd and Lacy Faddoul, they did just that! According to Wetpaint.com, the Bachelor in Paradise couple spent their first Thanksgiving together in Faddoul’s home state of California. Both reality stars posted sweet pictures together on their Instagram accounts. Faddoul captioned one photo, “Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for those that love and support our little family. #family #friends #bachelornation.” Grodd then wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving Day from our family to yours! Hold your loved ones close #blessed #love #gobble.” From the background of the photos, we are guessing they were snapped in The Golden State, which also happens to be where the couple has been spending most of their time these days. This adorable pair seems to be powering through the holiday season joyfully!
How do you know when you’re ready to bring your partner home for the holidays?
It’s wonderful to know that there are still kind-hearted, charitable and polite people in the world! When it comes to Hollywood and celebrities in the public eye, there are frequently discussions centering around which stars are down to earth and which are not. Ever wonder which celebrity wives are the sweetest? Cupid has the top ten most down-to-earth:
Evan Ross recently discussed married life with Ashlee Simpson. Photo: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com
By Amanda Boyer
Monday, Nov. 17 during the The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 L.A. premiere, Evan Ross discussed his married life with Ashlee Simpson, according to UsMagazine.com. “It’s the best thing ever,” he said. “I actually want to get back to her, although I’m excited to be on the carpet — it’s incredible.”
How do you decide when to start trying to have children post-marriage?
So often we see celebrity couples get stuck in the “properness” of what they should look like when walking down a red carpet. How one should act, pose, smile, and stand all help the viewer (you) determine who the couple is in public as well as in private. Luckily, at a recent iHeartRadio event, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris broke the standard rules and give us a real glimpse into their relationship.
Mario Singer is dating 'Blood, Sweat and Heels' star Chantelle Fraser. Photos courtesy of Amanda Boyer.
By Emily Meyer
Mario Singer sure loves the Bravo ladies! Per the latest celebrity gossip, Real Housewives of New York reality TV star Ramona Singer announced her plan to divorce her husband in August after she allegedly caught him cheating multiple times with his mistress. Now, it’s being reported that he’s dating Chantelle Fraser, a newcomer to the cast of season two of Blood, Sweat and Heels. Our team at CupidsPulse.com got an inside look at this budding romance while at the “A Flawless Affair” event on the Hornblower Infinity a few weeks ago.
This disc jockey just welcomed celebrity baby number two! According to UsMagazine.com, Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz) celebrated the birth of his second child with celebrity ex Kathryn Lockhart. The newest celebrity baby was uniquely named Lazer Lee Louis Pentz, taking his father’s last name. The DJ has been spending time with his son and Lockhart but is supported by his girlfriend Katy Perry. Recently, Diplo was also caught up in some celebrity gossip involving Taylor Swift and Perry.
With the support of Perry, Diplo is willing to get along with his celebrity ex for his newest celebrity baby boy. How do you support your partner’s obligations as a parent?