Jessica Simpson is making the most of the time before her due date.  Simpson, 31, attended her star-studded baby shower on Sunday, reports UsMagazine.com.  Her sister, Ashlee Simpson, and old friends like Odette Annable and Jessica Alba attended the Los Angeles bash.  “It was a kid friendly shower with many of her friends bringing babies,” said a source.  “Jessica [Alba] brought her baby Haven, 7 months, and Ashlee brought Bronx, 3.”  Earlier this month Simpson and fiancé Eric Johnson told ELLE Magazine that they are expecting a girl.

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It looks as if Kristin Cavallari is now very visibly pregnant.  Cavallari de-stressed last weekend by going to Mexico with fiance Jay Cutler and showing off her baby bump.  According to People, she is also trying yoga, as she hears “it helps with giving birth.”  This is the first child for Cutler and Cavallari, and Cavallari was shocked when a baby bump appeared overnight.  Pregnancy is full of surprises, so mother-to-be will no doubt be experiencing more along the way!

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Rumors have been flying lately about trouble in Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s marriage.  However, the rumors may be dying down after the couple were seen smooching on the kiss cam Friday at the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat game in Smith’s hometown of Philadelphia.  According to People, the couple’s children, Willow, 11, and Jaden, 13, also joined their parents at the game.  According to a spectator, the two looked like they were having a very good time.

How do you show the bond in your relationship when rumors are swirling?

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By Samantha Peters

Anyone who follows gossip news is probably well aware that the celebrity media gets plenty wrong and is far from an authority figure.  But, even when the media is wrong about the status or longevity of a celebrity relationship, for example, it knows how to interpret individual and publicly-displayed signs.  It knows how to assess, even if it can’t always see the full picture.

The celebrity media’s outsider assessment skills can actually be used by anyone who seeks to examine their own relationship.  Now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and now that the seasons have begun to change, it’s as good a time as ever to take a step back and do just that.  It’s time to figure out if your relationship is growing, stagnating or declining.  How is your chemistry?   How happy and excited does your significant other make you feel?  Though difficult, these are all good questions to ask.

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After a battle almost as fierce as The Hunger Games itself, actress Jennifer Lawrence scored the role of Katniss for the upcoming film.  During an interview with Parade magazine, Lawrence related people’s love for the Hunger Games with Kim Kardashian’s divorce.  “I was watching the Kardashian girl getting divorced, and that’s a tragedy for anyone.  But they’re using it for entertainment, and we’re watching it,” said the actress.  “The books hold up a terrible kind of mirror: This is what our society could be like if we became desensitized to trauma and to each other’s pain.”

How do you keep your divorce as drama-free as possible?

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It’s been over a week since Bachelor, Ben Flajnik gave out the final rose and made his big proposal to Courtney Robertson.  Since then, they’ve finally been able to make their first public outing together as a couple.  Flajnik uploaded a picture to instagram of the two, captioning it “1st pic out in public.”  They were spotted having dinner with two other guests in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco and an onlooker told UsMagazine.com, “She was wearing her ring and they looked cozy.”  But it took a lot for the couple to get to this point, for only three months after the engagement, Flajnik dumped Robertson and was soon after accused of cheating, being spotted with three females he later referred to as just “old friends.”  Hopefully that rough patch in their relationship is over, and they are able to move forward with their engagement.

How do you get your family and friends comfortable with your new relationship?

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2012’s first big movie is right around the corner. The Hunger Games not only features a strong female heroine, it also features a complex love triangle. The upcoming action film stars Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson as the love struck teenagers who may be forced to take each others’ life.  Katniss and Peeta (Lawrence and Hutcherson respectively) are both selected for the Hunger Games, a reality TV sensation in a dystopian future where teenagers fight to the death.  But the two of them suffer a connection as they are supposed to play up their relationship to get more viewers.  However, Katniss also has Gale (Hemsworth), a hunting partner that she has suppressed feelings for.  Who will Katniss choose?  Will she have to kill Peeta?

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Ever since the death of Whitney Houston, her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown has been seen getting very close to her late mother’s unofficial adopted son, Nick Gordon.  Though Houston never officially adopted Gordon and Brown is the only beneficiary of her estate, people are questioning Brown and Gordon’s PDA-filled pictures that have surfaced.  According to People, the two were seen in the Starbucks in Atlanta right after Brown’s interview with Oprah and have known each other for years.  Gordon responded to the speculations, tweeting, “We’re just close — just going through her mom’s passing and grieving together.”

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By Daniela Agurcia and Lori Bizzoco

Thanks to the ever-present cameras of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar, we have all gotten to know and love Malika Haqq, Khloé Kardashian Odom’s BFF and former assistant. On the second season of Khloé and Lamar, currently airing on E!, we see her deal with the ups-and-downs of being a single woman and navigating the dating world.  In an exclusive interview with CupidsPulse.com, the positive-spirited Malika opens up about her past relationships and what she learned from them as well as her acting aspirations. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!

James Van Der Beek is a proud father- again!  Van Der Beek and his wife, Kimberly, had their first son on March 13.  “Had my first son this morning… well, actually, my wife had him.  I just caught him.  Wow.  Heart expanding way faster than my brain,” James wrote via Twitter.  “If you could bottle up and distribute this feeling, I swear there’d be no more war. #fatherhood.”  Although, the new bundle of joy’s name hasn’t been revealed yet, the couple is ecstatic about sharing the experience.  “Had such a blessed and miraculous birth experience.  Cannot wait to share it with all of you!” Kimberly tweeted.  “Thank you for all the love and good wishes.  I can feel it all. xo.”  The newest addition to their family will be join the couple’s first daughter, 17-month-old Olivia.

What are some new things you have to prepare for when you have a boy versus a girl?

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Although they got engaged in Switzerland last November, things have been questionable between The Bachelor‘s Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson.  In the show’s After the Final Rose episode, Chris Harrison asked the duo about cheating rumors which have been circulating about Flajnik.  Although Flajnik ultimately denied the rumors, according to UsMagazine.com, there’s indisputable evidence in the form of three photos catching him in the act.  The photos supposedly prove that he’s had “more than friend” relations with at least three women since being engaged to Robertson.  One insider says, “Ben did not seem to care who saw him, considering his status on a prime-time reality show about finding true love.”  Perhaps the truth will come out soon!

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Rumors are still flying around about whether Drew Barrymore is pregnant or not.  Although Barrymore and fiancé, Will Kopelman, aren’t commenting on the allegations, the Big Miracle actress has been dropping small hints that she may be expecting.  Barrymore was photographed carrying a box of Premium Saltine Crackers to lunch in L.A.  Could she be battling morning sickness?  According to UsMagazine.com, a source confirmed that the couple are excited to welcome their new baby.  It looks like “moms” the word … for now.

How do you support your partner when pregnancy gets tough?

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Liam Hemsworth may be the one staring in the film The Hunger Games,  but he believes that his girlfriend Miley Cyrus could beat him if they competed.  “She’s a tough girl, that one,”  the Aussie actor told People.  The two lovebirds stood side by side on the black carpet at the movie’s massive premiere, which brought in an even bigger crowd that Hemsworth had imagined it would.

Is being tough a good thing in a relationship?

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Newlyweds Kellie Pickler and husband Kyle Jacobs may have spent a couple romantic days in the Caribbean during their wedding, but their honeymoon destination was a little less glamorous.  The two jumped on a plane and flew to Iraq where the country singer performed for  troops as a part of the USO, and she said Jacobs loved it.  “That was part of my honeymoon,” Pickler said according to People.  “It was so romantic!  No, it was just that I had already committed to going over there and I wasn’t going to cancel because that wouldn’t have been right.”  As a long time supporter of the troops, the singer said it was a great experience for her to share with her new hubby.

What do you do if you don’t have time for a traditional honeymoon?

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By Jacquee Kahn

My mother always told me to work on myself first, and from there, everything else will follow.  Little did I know that this would become a practice for me as I became a relationship “guru” for my friends (and later, clients).

News flash ladies: If you’re having a hard time with dating and relationships, it’s not about the men.  It’s not because they’re players or commitment-phobes.  It’s about YOU.

I meet incredibly smart, beautiful and talented women who have completely lost themselves in relationships.  When they were single, they were confident and independent.  But once in a relationship, those attractive qualities dissolved and these same women became needy, insecure and emotionally broken.

It’s time to stop undermining your relationship by first working on yourself.  Here are five ways to get rid of those bad habits that sabotage relationships:

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Ben Flajnik has had quite a season on The Bachelor, but he’s finally found a forever love in Courtney Robertson.  According to People, Flajnik said he was “not sure how this is going to end” before Monday’s Finale.  But, it ended in heartbreak for other finale contestant, Lindzi Cox.  Flajnik and Robertson, however, intend to be happy together after saying “I do” despite the reported cattiness of Robertson on the show.  Of the ring, Robertson said, “God, this ring is heavy!”

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Alisan Porter, a former child star best known for her role in John Hughes’ film “Curly Sue,” exchanged vows Saturday with her longtime friend, Brian Autenrieth, People confirmed.  The couple tied the knot at Diablo Dormido, a historic California Ranch in the Santa Monica mountains, in front of 100 guests.  The bride and groom, who are also expecting their first child together, a boy, in July, danced their first song to Frank Sinatra’s “The Second Time Around,” which happens to correlate well with the newlyweds, who first dated when Porter was 18, but went their separate ways before crossing paths again.  “We’ve been friends for 13 years and it’s the most incredible feeling to know you’re marrying your best friend,” Porter said.

Is it important to have your partner as your best friend?

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Since Madonna split from film director Guy Ritchie in 2008, it hasn’t been easy being a single, working mother.  The “Material Girl” hopes to inspire others in her situation with her upcoming album MDNA, where she expresses the challenges of juggling life as a single parent.  “I hope I’m a role model.  I hope I give other girls a voice. . . someone to look up to and admire,” Madonna said, according to UsMagazine.com.  “I keep rolling with the punches and trying to have integrity.”  With this album, the pop singer hopes to inspire women and give them the strength to handle whatever struggles come their way.

What are some ramifications of being a single parent?

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The paparazzi doesn’t always ruin the mood.  Actress Kristen Bell and fiancé Dax Shepherd had a PDA-filled trip to a Los Angeles park on Saturday, reports RadarOnline.  Shepherd and Bell were at the park chatting and laughing with some friends at a picnic.  Bell showed some affection when she climbed onto Shepherd’s lap for a hug.

How do you show affection to your partner in front of your friends?

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By Katanya Royster

What’s the first thing you think of when someone says Sin City?  Okay, after legalized prostitution. That’s right: quickie Vegas weddings in chapels illuminated with neon lights. The fact is, Las Vegas issues approximately 100,000 marriage licenses each year and boasts almost as many wedding chapels as it does casinos. For famous couples, those quickie celebrity weddings are typically followed by quickie divorces and embarrassing publicity. Vegas’ abundance of 24-hour bars makes us wonder if some of our favorite celebs were under the influence of something other than love when they tied the knot, Vegas-style. Here are a few examples:

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Jessica Biel was finally seen sporting the ultimate accessory, her sparkly engagement ring, during a lunch date with fiance, Justin Timberlake at the Brentwood Eatery Tavern Thursday.  According to People, the ring which, has rarely been seen in public,  features a large, slightly rounded square-cut diamond with smaller stones surrounding it.  This rock is also said to have a vintage feel.  Those who witnessed Biel and Timberlake at lunch said the two looked very sweet on one another.

How do you know what type of ring to buy your soon-to-be spouse?

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Since the recent news that Nicole ‘Snooki” Polizzi is pregnant, there have been doubts about the party girl’s ability to raise a child.  According to People, Polizzi’s best friend Deena Cortese thinks otherwise, telling Ryan Seacrest Friday on his KIIS-FM morning show, “Nicole is going to be a great mom.”  Even though Cortese will be losing her party partner, she thinks Snooki will be a natural at raising her baby with fiance, Jionni LaValle.  Maybe Snooki’s party days really are over as she gets ready to start her new family.

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By Rachel Sussman

When it comes to celebrity breakups, many of us spend plenty of time analyzing their trials and tribulations.  We identify on many levels with our favorite Hollywood couples by getting inspired by their romances and mourning their losses.  In fact, we even tend to fear that the same types of failures they experience can happen within our relationships as well.

Whether you’re a celebrity or not, there are numerous ingredients which go into determining whether a connection exists between two people.  Love, attraction and pheromones are key components, but there are many others that dictate the choices we make as well, and they happen from the very beginning of our lives.  It’s important to remember that genetic/biological, social/cultural, and psychological issues determined your partner selection, romance and grieving period.  In other words, they’re part of your personal “love map.”  Through interpreting your love map, you will understand how important events from your past shaped your individual personality development and self-esteem, which directly correlates to your relationship behavior.

Here are two celebrity examples where creating a love map would be invaluable:

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Unlike the rocky and ultimately doomed relationship of sister Kim and her ex, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are going strong.  Kardashian always supports her guy, and that was especially seen when Odom was traded to a basketball team in Texas, so they had to move together.  According to People, Kardashian says that it’s important to have “a give-and-take (relationship), keeping one another a priority and having genuine respect for each other is crucial.”  She also mentions the importance of “compatibility, honesty, communication and dedication” as well as keeping the relationship “a priority” to make a “happy marriage.”  “When you’re married to the right person, it just works,” she said.  “It feels so good, having the support emotionally and physically from someone that you trust unconditionally is priceless.”

How do you keep the bond in your marriage strong?

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