Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: DMac/Flynetpictures.com
It’s official: Jessica Simpson isn’t the most pregnant star in Hollywood anymore! Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson welcomed their daughter, Maxwell Drew Johnson, into the world on May 1, according to People. “Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson,” Simpson wrote on her website. “We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!” Maxwell is former NFL player Johnson’s middle name, while Drew is Simpson’s mother Tina’s maiden name.
JR Martinez and Diana Gonzalez-Jones. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Actor J.R. Martinez was the proud winner of Dancing With The Stars, but he has even more to be proud about after his girlfriend, Diana Gonzalez-Jones gave birth to a baby girl. Martinez’s daughter, Lauryn Anabelle Martinez, came into the world weighing 7 lbs., 13 oz. and is 21 inches long. “She has a couple of cute little freckles on her cheeks, a full head of hair and the cutest little lips,” the proud dad gloated to People. “It’s just amazing to see her, finally. She’s beautiful.”
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Jason Segel and Michelle Williams with Matilda. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Despite some his more humorous roles, according to sources and UsMagazine.com, Jason Segel is “ready to be a grown-up.” As he and Michelle William’s relationship goes more public, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Williams isn’t the only one enamored with the comedian-actor, as her daughter “loves Jason” and Jason Segel definitely knows how to “entertain children.” Having your partner’s kids like you, is definitely a good step toward a more serious relationship.
What are some ways to bond with your partner’s kids?
In any relationship, you are bound to encounter a few bumps in the road. When this happens, you may be tempted to point a finger at your partner, blaming him or her for your relationship woes. But years of study show that, more often than not, your partner isn’t the reason you are at a crossroads. You are.
Your very own physiological wiring, biochemical makeup, and past childhood experiences can sabotage a relationship when you least expect it. And until you understand what’s going on “under the hood”–what’s triggering issues between the two of you–you’ll end up repeating the same dysfunctional patterns over and over again.
There are three ways our minds and bodies work against us in relationships:
Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson go on a double date. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos; Aaron J. Thornton / PR Photos
Leading ladies, Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson spent some quality time together with their beaus Jim Toth and Matt Bellamy Friday night. Accompanying the pals, were Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton and her talent agent. Together the group dined at an intimate restaurant in Georgetown, Café Milano. Onlookers toldPeople that the group “seemed to be having lots of fun.” Witherspoon was spotted laughing the night away with her friends and enjoying a delicious meal of fresh baby artichoke, lemon vinaigrette salad along with spinach fettuccine with veal Bolognese sauce.
What are some advantages of going on a double date?
Beyonce, recently named the Most Beautiful Woman, may have only given birth to her baby girl Blue Ivy a few months ago, but she’s already shedding the baby weight . Before the diva went to the hospital for the one of the biggest debuts of her life, she got ready for her performance with a fresh mani-pedi and an eye brow wax, but she says that when the moment came, all she and her husband Jay-Z cared about was the birth of their miracle. After their new baby girl came into the world, the singer was ready to bounce back, and she began a strict diet and workout schedule. “I’m proud that my waist came back so fast. I’m proud of that and happy, but that was mostly from the breastfeeding,” the singer explained to People. “I lost most of my weight from breastfeeding and I encourage women to do it; It’s just so good for the baby and good for yourself.”
What are some ways to prepare your body for birth?
Peter Sarsgaard and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Photo: Claudiorodriguez/FameFlynet Pictures
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and her actor husband Peter Sarsgaard welcomed their second daugther to the family on Thursday, according to People. Gloria Ray joins sister Ramona, 5. The actors, who wed in 2009, announced the pregnancy in November and the gender in March. “I find it difficult to pretend you’re not pregnant, which I had to do,” Gyllenhaal said. “I didn’t let anyone know until three and a half months this time.”
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are 'meant to be' says twin brother. Photo: Teach/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Stars of That’s 70’s Show Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher had their first onscreen kiss in 1998, and Kutcher had no idea that he was Kunis’s first real kiss. Not only did Kunis feel extra pressure since it would be on camera, but she was going to be kissing a model. “I was like, ‘Oh, he’s so cute, it’s the Calvin Klein model!” the actress told People. “Then I was like, ‘I have to kiss him?’ I was so nervous and uncomfortable. I had the biggest crush on him.” TheBlack Swan actress kept her cool with helpful advice from the crew, and it was Kutcher who was sweating the thought of the two locking lips. “I was so nervous. She acted so cool. She seemed as if she’d done it a thousand times,” Kutcher said. “I was the one with the butterflies in my stomach. I mean, here’s this little girl and I have to kiss her. It was nerve-racking.”
Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson. Photo: Reis/Fame Pictures
By Che Blackwood
In the real world, most couples are uncomfortable with the idea of their partner locking lips with a co-worker. Since infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce and emotional cheating is grounds for a split, it’s hard to imagine anyone condoning an out-of-relationship make out session; that is, unless you’re in Hollywood. Stars have contractual obligations to kiss their co-stars, and their partners have to be understanding in order for their relationship to work. To avoid jealous outbursts and maintain healthy and loving relationships, celebrity couples make sure to follow these simple tips:
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
As they approached their four-year anniversary on April 30, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon took a romantic getaway and renewed their vows in Paris. Cannon got down on one knee next to Carey in their hotel room with a back drop of the Eiffel Tower, according to TooFab. The couple also took this beautiful moment to share with the press for all to see. April 30th also happens to be the duo’s twins’ first birthday. Carey tweeted, “Very excited to celebrate #dembabies first birthday in a week, I can’t even believe it’s been a year. “The happy couple has a lot to celebrate this April!
How do you decide whether to renew your wedding vows?
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Mila Kunis cleared up all rumors that she is dating Ashton Kutcher with Ben Lyons at CinemaCon 2012 in Las Vegas. According to Extra, the cast mates were seen together multiple times during the week. “It’s absurd!” said Kunis. “A friend is a friend.” Kunis was at CinemaCon promoting her new film Oz: Great and Powerful.
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Most of us don’t have the budget for a Parisian-themed blowout à la Bridesmaids, but that doesn’t mean the bride-to-be should settle for the early bird special in the name of savings.
Though it may seem like bar-hopping at nearby watering holes is the cheapest way to go, money becomes no object once the booze start flowing. There are other ways to host a memorable ladies’ night out sans the life-size cookie and gut-wrenching bar tab, so consider these six ideas before rounding up the girls:
AJ McClean and Rochelle DeAnne Karidis. Photo: Bello/Fame Pictures
Backstreet’s back, alright! This time, it’s A.J. McLean who’s making news as he recently got hitched and is preparing to welcome a baby with wife Rochelle, according to People. The tattooed twosome were wed in December 2011 in Beverly Hills and moved to the Valley soon after so they’d have room to raise a family. Via Youtube, McLean made his big baby announcement: “Because we love you all so much, we wanted to share with you – for the first time – something very special. We’re having a baby!”
What are some lifestyle changes to make before having a baby?
Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrated their one year wedding anniversary on Sunday, reports People. The pair had a relaxing weekend at home in their farmhouse On Anglesey in North Wales. However, the duo did step out on Saturday to attend the wedding of a close friend from their college days. “The guests made it feel like a re-run of the royal wedding as they had so many of those people who matter the most to them there,” said royal photographer Mark Stewart.
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Jason Segel and Emily Blunt star in this romantic comedy about a couple who keep having to put off their engagement for reason after reason. Coming from the director of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, one of the funniest movies of the last decade, this movie seems to have a lot of laughs just in the trailer. Much of the film’s appeal comes from the two leads, who both have great chemistry no matter who they are playing off of. The two of them together can only mean good things.
Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
David Arquette has not left his relationship with Courteney Cox behind completely. According to People, Arquette will be appearing on Cougar Town’s season finale with Cox. “It’s great to act with Courteney. I love it. We met on a set, and it’s great to revisit that,” Arquette said at a dinner hosted by Creative Coalition in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. Cox, who is said to have no hard feelings, and Arquette have been separated since 2010. “We treat each other with respect,” Arquette said. “You don’t throw out all the good times you shared just for the change in feelings.”
What are some ways to keep things between you and an ex civil?
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame
Hollywood couple, Sarah Michelle Gellar, 35, and Freddie Prinze Jr., 36, are going to be parents again. Gellar is pregnant with their second child. According to People, Gellar and Prinze took their time to have 2 -year-old daughter, Charlotte Grace and are thrilled to be extending their family. On planning a family Gellar said, “You need to be at a point in your life where you can give up anything and everything for a child.” Congratulations Sarah and Freddie!
How do you prepare for your second child differently than your first?
Jeremiah Korfe and Paige Duke. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
By Daniela Agurcia
We all fell in love with Paige Duke, the small town girl from South Carolina on season three of CMT’s reality dating show, Sweet Home Alabama. We interviewed the down-to-earth sweetheart, learning about her experience as the bachelorette and how listening to her heart led her to choose her true love, Jeremiah Korfe. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here to continue.
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Brooke Shields, Courteney Cox, Bryce Dallas Howard and Amanda Peet are some celebrities who have suffered from postpartum depression and so do as many as one in five women in the United States, but Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t think she would be one of them. The actress found herself experiencing the symptoms of postpartum depression shortly after giving birth to her son Moses in April 2006. It wasn’t until her husband, Chris Martin pointed it out that she realized she actually had it. Paltrow believes that being open about her depression made it easier to cope, “We think that it makes us bad mothers or we didn’t do it right, but it’s like, we’re all in this together.” Between the support she’s had through it and the awareness of it, she claims that her postpartum depression is slowly starting to diminish.
What are some ways to support your partner though postpartum depression?
'The Vampire Diaries' co-stars Paul Wesley, Nina Dobrev, and Ian Somerhalder. Photo: Tina Gill / PR Photos
Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev may have arrived separately and opted out of posing together on the red carpet when the actor hosted The Influence Affair, an environmental benefit, but that didn’t mean the clandestine couple were going to stay apart for long. “They sat together at dinner and when Ian noticed Nina was shivering, he offered her his blazer to help keep her warm,” an onlooker told People. “There was no overt PDA, but there was a certain lovey way about how they looked at each other.” The couple was also spotted holding hands while privately touring the mansion where the event was held. “They seemed very close and comfortable together,” the source said.
What are some ways to subtly show your partner you care in public?
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Adam Levine. Photo: Emiley Schweich / PR Photos; PRN / PR Photos
Despite recent reports that Jennifer Love Hewitt is cozying up to her Client List co-star, Colin Egglesfield, she also recently very publicly declared her crush on Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. On the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the actress said, “I always have my eyes out. I just read two days ago that Adam Levine is single again … I’m just saying.” The Voice mentor was nothing but impressed with Hewitt’s determination, according to UsMagazine.com. “I heard about that. That was aggressive,” Levine joked. “It was really sweet and flattering. Beautiful life, you know, when a beautiful woman says nice things about you.”
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Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Jennie Garth is dealing with a divorce from her ex-husband Peter Facinelli in a new way. According to People, four dogs, two goats, five cats, two miniature horses and a pig are helping her cope. “Having all these animals fills a void for me because I’m kind of going through a rough time right now. The animals give you unconditional love, and that feels good,” Garth said on the premier of her new show Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country. “I think that my animals give me a sense of like relief, like they make me feel like none of that other bull matters,” Garth told her assistant. Garth’s slow, paced country lifestyle is just what she needs to get back on her feet after her break-up.
Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Actress Drew Barrymore and her fiance Will Kopelman have a lot to plan for with a wedding and a baby on the way! The couple of one year are excited for both dates to come quickly, and they celebrated the coming events with some of their closest friends with a baby shower and engagement party. “Everyone was doting on pregnant Drew and asking her how she is feeling,” a witness told UsMagazine.com. “She is so thrilled to be expecting, and also really excited about the wedding.”
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A woman is conflicted about her relationship. Photo: anpet2000 / Bigstock.com
By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.
Zac Efron’s well-publicized condom drop on the red carpet sparked Matt Lauer to comment, “Better to be safe than sorry, right?” Zac chuckled, “That’s a great message to add to the many messages in the film.”
Well, it turns out that “better to be safe than sorry” is a great message that applies not just to condoms, but also to relationships in general. Here are three times when it really IS better to be safe than sorry: