Though her wedding is not until October 2013, Anne Hathaway and her fiancee celebrated their engagement in February.  According to UsMagazine.com, it was quite an interesting affair.  “It was held in a New York City bookstore, Hathaway opted for unexpected details, like serving vegan fare and tucking her favorite flowers, ranunculus and anemones, inside bird-shaped vases.”  Their wedding is expected to be just as quirky.  Hathaway dated her soon-to-be husband, Adam Shulman, for three years before he proposed.

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By David O Volpi, M.D.

Sleeping habits aren’t exactly first date conversation topics, but the reality is that more than a quarter of couples say their partner’s sleep habits prevent them from getting a good night’s rest, according to the National Sleep Foundation.  Sleep incompatibilities are a top reason why one in four couples sleep in separate beds, and snoring is actually one of the top three reasons for divorce in the U.S.

So, how can women sleep in sync with their guys?  Often times, simple lifestyle changes can help busy couples make their sleep routines mesh, and stop the snoring and bad sleeping habits that prevent them from sleeping soundly together.  To get the best sleep possible, try the following tips:

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It looks like all of Snooki’s Jersey Shore cronies are stepping out in support of their pregnant cast mate.  The most recent?  Vinny Guidagnino.  “She’ll be a great mom,” he said, according to People.  “She’s already drastically changed her life.”  Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is known for her crazy partying antics on the show, but recently announced she’s expecting with boyfriend Jionni LaValle.  “I had no idea,” said Guidagnino.  “Actually people would call me, like, ‘Is the show still gonna work?’…And I was like, ‘What are you talking about, she’s not pregnant.’  And then all of the sudden, that whole thing came out and I was like, Oh my God.”

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Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie is enjoying her time off with her husband, actor Josh Duhamel, after being on the road eight years touring with her group the Black Eyed Peas.  “We like each other.  We like hanging out together and we have fun,” Fergie told MTV News.  “We have fun in the kitchen cooking and singing silly songs.  Not to give too much away — I’m not going any further than that — but we have a good time together, and it’s nice to get to have that quality time.  We enjoy it.”  Though they recently celebrated their three-year anniversary, don’t expect the Hollywood duo to make a pregnancy announcement anytime soon.  “It’s not happening yet, I can tell you that definitely,” the singer says.  “But we want to have a family, so that’s in the cards, but it’s just not this second.”

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Prince William and Kate Middleton took a trip to the Three Valley’s ski resort in France as a treat from the Middleton family, who tagged along as well!  This isn’t the first time the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been seen hitting the slopes with Middleton’s family, and according to UsMagazine.com, an onlooker at the resort who saw the family of five together at lunch said, “They looked very happy together.”  Although William and Kate were recently reunited after William’s six-week tour of duty in the Falklands, the two will have to wait to get some alone time since the entire family has decided to share the same chalet.

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With The Hunger Games harvesting rave reviews and grossing a record-breaking $155 million at the box office its opening weekend, it seems as though Liam Hemsworth has a lot to celebrate.  But did the actor end his grand weekend by proposing to his girlfriend Miley Cyrus?  The on-again-off-again couple, who have been dating for three years, attended the Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XIII event in Phoenix, Ariz, where the former Disney star was spotted wearing a huge ring on her finger.  Despite a ton of speculation about the duo tying the knot, Cyrus confirmed via her Twitter page saying, “I’m not engaged.  I’ve worn this same ring on this finger since November!  People just wanna find something to tal[k] about!  It’s a topaz people!”

How do you combat engagement rumors when they’re not true?

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By Jennifer Harrington

Everyone has heard the saying that “relationships are hard work.”  But it seems that in Hollywood, relationships are even harder work, and celebrity news is always full of star couples calling it quits.  We’re only a few months into 2012, and this year we’ve already heard of Russell Brand and Katy Perry’s divorce, the conclusion of Drew Carey’s five-year engagement to Nicole Jaracz, and the shocking end to Heidi Klum and Seal’s seven-year marriage.

We are always looking to celebrities for the latest trends in clothing, music, and movies.  But with these couples frequently dissolving in divorce and disputes, are there any famous couples we can look to for inspiration in the love, romance, and marriage department?  Cupid checked it out, and here are three couples who have been lucky in love, despite the constant glare of the spotlight:

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Crazy, Stupid Love actress Beth Littleford is a new mom.  Littleford, 43, and husband Rob Fox adopted daughter Halcyon “Hallie” Juna Fox, reports UsMagazine.com.  Hallie was born Friday at 1:05 a.m., weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz and measuring 18″ long.

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Actress Megan Fox and her husband of nearly two years, actor Brian Austin Green, are defendants in a lawsuit where the two allegedly assaulted paparazzo Delbert Shaw.  While the lovebirds were vacationing in Hawaii, the photographer was apparently trying to snap shots of them in the sand and surf, but they quickly became angry and began arguing with the man.  Documents report that the argument escalated, leading Green to “pummel” Shaw, while Fox cheered him on.  According to UsMagazine.com, the lawsuit claims that Shaw suffered serious injuries and that Green threw the man’s iPhone into the ocean.

In the midst of legal trouble, how do you stand by your partner?

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By EJ Parfitt

What happens if you have a certain image at work, and then you change that image?  If everyone expects you to be a particular type of person, will they still accept you if you are suddenly different?  Can you be effective in your job if you alter your personal “brand”?

We all change as we go through life, and in many cases those changes can affect the way people see us on the job.  Even someone with a job as unusual as Jersey Shore‘s Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has to deal with these issues.  Snooki is pregnant, and the question remains as to how that may affect her career as a reality TV star.  Here are two ways to look at it:

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Kim Kardashian wasn’t married long, but her divorce has made all the difference in her life.  According to TooFab.com, Kardashian saw her divorce with Kris Humphries as one of the “toughest” things she’s had to go through.  “It’s changed who I am as a person, I think for the better, and the things that I care about in life have completely changed because of this,” she said.  “I really think everything happens for a reason.”  Apparently the split has changed the priorities in Kardashian’s life.

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Jon Hamm, currently starring Friends with Kids, says he doesn’t want kids.  The 41-year-old actor told UsMagazine.com, “I’d be a terrible father!”   Hamm, a devoted actor, doesn’t know how his friends can balance a demanding career and children.  His girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt, 42, also recently spoke out about why she Hamm never started a family.  She said that her life has gone in many unanticipated directions, and that she’s happy the way things are.  “The chance that we’ll regret it doesn’t seem like a compelling enough reason to do it,” she said.  “I may wake up tomorrow with that lighting bolt, and I’ll have to scramble to make it happen.”

How do you know if you’re cut out to be a parent?

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Jennie Garth recently spoke out about her split from husband Peter Facinelli, according to People.  The former 90210 star said, “My life is a little hectic right now and my personal life is kind of crazy.”  With three daughters to look after (Luca, Lola and Fiona), Garth is nothing if not busy dealing with the public scrutiny surrounding her separation.  Despite that, however, she says her daughters are “doing great”.  The family (sans Facinelli) are currently filming CMT’s Jennie Garth: Little Bit Country in farmland outside L.A.

How do you protect your children from public scrutiny post-divorce?

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Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco, may officially be moving on from ex-fiancé, Josh Resnik.  According to People, the actress was seen on St. Patrick’s Day celebrating her Zooey magazine cover with a mystery man at Bardot nightclub in Hollywood.  The two were spotted in the VIP section kissing and dancing.  They even broke out into an impromptu photo shoot.  “Kaley seemed like she was truly having a good time and was completely being herself,” said an onlooker.

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By Ryan Boyle

Whether it’s the prank of all pranks, or a cute and funny trick you play on your better half, taking part in some April Fools Day shenanigans is a great way to reacquaint your partner with your playful side.  A couple harmless escapades can be exactly what you need to create those memorable laughs that help keep your relationship strong.  If you’re having trouble coming up with ideas, Cupid is here to help.  Here are five tricks that are sure to get a rise out of your mate:

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January Jones, made famous by her role as Betty Draper (now Betty Francis) on AMC’s hit show Mad Men, described her feelings of coming back to work seven weeks after giving birth to her son, Xander, as first day of school nerves.  According to People, the long days on the set were tough for her, especially with her son being so little, but work did everything possible to make it comfortable for her.  “The first episode I’m always finding my way back into my character’s shoes.  But, then after a few days, I’m able to fall pretty easily back into her, and find her voice and her body language and everything that I do for her,” said Jones.

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We were ecstatic when Reese Witherspoon married Jim Toth after her seven year marriage to Ryan Phillippe ended.  It was only a matter of time before the happy couple decided to extend their blended family.  Sources told UsMagazine.com, that Witherspoon is 12 weeks a long with her third child, and  first child with Toth.  Could Witherspoon be waiting for the right time to tell ex-hubby Phillippe and her kids Ava, 12, and Deacon, 8, about the good news?  Witherspoon and Roth may be keeping their pregnancy a secret, but we can’t hold in our excitement for the couple.

What are some reasons to keep your pregnancy a secret?

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It seems Lady Gaga is fed up with talking to people.  According to UsMagazine.com, the pop star spoke with Oprah and said, “Other than this interview, Oprah, I do not intend to speak to anyone for a very long time.”  And in that final interview, Gaga also divulged her dreams for the future.  “I want kids, I want a soccer team,” she said about wanting a large family.  “And I want a husband.  Well, I’m being superfluous.  I don’t want to have one kid.  I want to have a few.”  Now, all she has to do is find that dream guy!

If you’re ready to settle down, but can’t find the right partner, what do you do?

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Pregnancy can be tough, so it’s no wonder Nick Lachey took mom-to-be Vanessa Minnillo on a double date this weekend, right?  Well, no.  According to People, Minnillo spent the double date in Brentwood, Calif. gushing about how wonderful her pregnancy has been.  An onlooker said,  “She has this cute little belly.”

How much about your pregnancy should you share with friends?

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By Jemima Lopez

He lives in L.A, and she lives in London. While having a trans-Atlantic relationship is tough, if there’s anything British celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham prove, it’s that long-distance relationships can work. Married for 12 years, they just welcomed their fourth child. Their American counterparts, Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, have made it work too. Despite separation between films, they’ve managed to stay in a committed relationship for seven years, and they share six children.

But non-celebrities have remote relationships too. In fact, more than 3.5 million Americans were in a long-distance relationship in 2005, according to the latest statistics. With the development of new technology, that number is most likely on the rise. While us common folks can’t afford to jet set or send extravagant gifts, that doesn’t mean our long-distance relationship can’t last just as long. Use this love advice to help maintain your relationship and love like the stars:

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Jennie Garth is already moving on.  The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star was seen leaving a Los Angeles restaurant without her wedding ring on Monday, reports UsMagazine.com.  Garth and ex-husband Peter Facinelli are currently in the process of finalizing their divorce.  Garth and Facinelli were married for 11 years and share three children together: Luca, 14, Lola, 9, and Fiona, 5.  “We both share the same deep love and devotion to our children,” the couple said in a statement.  “We remain dedicated to raising our beautiful daughters together.”

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Actress Kate Hudson has been engaged to the Muse lead vocalist and guitarist, Matt Bellamy for about a year, and he will remain her fiance for now.  Hudson’s mom Goldie Hawn was recently misquoted saying, “When my daughter Kate married an English rock star it didn’t worry me,” but she took to Twitter to set the record straight.  “Darling once again twisted the truth.  They aren’t married.” said the tweet according to People.  The happy couple gave birth to their son Bingham last July, but are waiting to tie the knot until a later date.

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Spring is in the air, and actor Mario Lopez and his fiance Courtney Mazza started the season with some fresh scents.  The couple loaded up on the latest spring collection at Bath and Body Works, and Mazza joked about how she loves to hoard their products.  According to People, Mario mentioned that he loves it when his fiance wears a coconut scent as they were testing out the new products.

What are some fun ways to celebrate spring with your partner?

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By Ché Blackwood

Until the early 2000s, most women hadn’t even considered moving backward a generation in their search for a partner, and if they did, their friends and the rest of society served them with a cool dish of disapproval.  Then, the cougar craze peaked when couples like Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher became household names.  Single women everywhere finally felt free to scope out younger men in their hunky hunt for love.  Now, nearly a decade later, the publicity over cougars has slowed to a crawl and with the dissolve of the Kutcher-Moore marriage, some have been left to wonder if the phenomenon has passed.  Newsflash: it hasn’t!  The press may have moved on to newer stories, but these couples prove that women have been following their hearts, regardless of age, long before the cougar craze hit, and they’ll continue to do so long after:

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