In an effort to stand strong after her very public split with Seal, Heidi Klum isn’t speaking publicly about the details of what lead to their unexpected divorce for the sake of her children.  “I’m a lioness.  I have four cubs.  I’m a mom.  I want to take care of my kids and protect them.  I don’t want to talk about them, or him, or me,” said Klum.  However, she did reveal that things between her and the singer weren’t always as perfect as they seemed.  According to People, the model is spending time at home with her children and avoiding reading about her divorce in the news.

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Olivier Martinez is finally speaking out.  Martinez, a Miami-based restaurant owner, and Halle Berry were reportedly engaged over the holidays, reports UsMagazine.com.  Martinez is only now confirming the engagement.  Martinez, who started dating Berry in 2010, told reporters at his restaurant opening, “Yes, of course we’re engaged!”

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By Ashley DelBello with contributions by relationship expert, Melanie Mar

“You value the things you have to work hard for, not the things that are handed to you,” says a mid-twenty something male friend of mine when discussing if a woman should play hard to get when she first meets a guy.  While that may seem to sum up the answer to this ultimate singleton question, it’s a bit more complex than that.  A guy may think a girl is really cool, but if she’s too available at first, then he will question it.  The opposite is true, too.  If a girl plays too hard to get and is unavailable, then he will lose interest.

So, throw out the “dating rules” — you don’t have to wait three days before calling or texting back, but you do need to consider each situation and act accordingly.  For instance, don’t be available every time he asks you out, but be sure to offer an alternative day to meet up.  Celebrity life coach and relationship pro Melanie Mar chimed in on what women should do when they first meet a guy and how to keep his interest:

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Matthew McConaughey recently made a big move from Malibu, California, to his hometown in Austin, Texas, bringing his family along with him.  McConaughey, 42, and fiance Camila Alves, 30, “love the lifestyle there,” a source told UsMagazine.com.  The engaged couple have settled in to a $4 million, seven-bedroom home with their kids Levi, 3 and Vida, 2.  They all seem to have adjusted to their new lifestyle pretty quickly with smiles all around.

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Lily Collins recently revealed what she is looking for in a guy, even though she has been spending a lot of time with Zac Efron since Valentine’s Day.  “Prince Charming is someone that can make you laugh no matter what,” Collins told reporters on Tuesday, according to People.  “The thought of them makes you smile.”  Collins claimed she was speaking generally, however she shared a few specific traits.  “I’m looking for someone that’s open to spontaneity and not close-minded and makes you feel like being you is enough,” said Collins.  Efron told reporters that laughter is key for him as well.  “I like humor and spontaneity and something you wouldn’t expect.  I’m a big practical joker, and you can make [practical jokes] very romantic,” said Efron.  Collins was spotted out Tuesday night talking with one of Efron’s close friends, but not Efron himself.

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Thanks to her Zen approach to life and wonderful boyfriend, Justin Theroux, Jennifer Aniston has never been happier.  To be exact, her happiness is 10-plus.  “You have a more relaxed sense of the world and life,” said the former Friends star, “and you realize there’s nothing to be taken too seriously besides doing your work and being a really good person.”  According to People, the couple who now calls L.A. home, weren’t as happy living in New York under the scrutiny of the paparazzi.  “It felt like I was [living] in a fishbowl,” said Aniston.

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A year ago Nicole “Snooki” Polizzo took boyfriend Jionni LaValle with her to a jewelry store to pick up her birthday present from her dad.  She pointed out some of her favorite engagement rings, and little did she know, her LaValle was taking notes.  “She wanted something very nice, something that’s gonna be timeless and with diamonds all around,” Ben Bekdas, the store owner, told People.  “And that’s what he actually got her.”  According to Bekdas, LaValle came back into the store with specific ideas for the ring.  After collaborating with the store’s staff, the perfect design was created.  The ring has an eternity band containing two carats of diamonds and a central 3.2-carat diamond princess cut stone that is set in platinum.  Its estimated value is about $55,000.  LaValle picked up the ring last month and proposed to Polizzi.

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After the news broke that the possibly pregnant Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi was also engaged, photos surfaced of her engagement ring.  According to People, the ring was big and flashy and picked out by Snooki’s soon-to-be husband, Jionni Lavalle.  It’s not exactly the quietest way to break the news, but Snooki would have said “get another ring” if the stunner wasn’t up to par.

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By Lauren Martina, ASID and Katherine Shell Benson

When it comes to upcoming trends, we can guarantee that the hottest engaged celebrity couples will be showcasing the latest and greatest.  In fact, we had so much fun pairing the most talked about celebrity brides-to-be with the wedding styles that everyone is talking about!   Here’s our forecast for what we think we will see in 2012!

Anne Hathaway: When we think of Anne Hathaway, we think of vintage elegance.  Between her classic fashion style and the grace she exudes each time she walks out of her door, we believe that a Vintage Elegance wedding is what fits her best.  Although her wedding will be in NYC, this very popular style can be scaled up and used in any setting from penthouse rooftops to grand hotel ballrooms.

Jessica Simpson: Very Southern and hand done outdoor weddings are huge right now and are not going away any time soon.  One of the things we love about Jessica Simpson is that she is authentic, and this is the type of wedding we can see her having this time around … very intimate, Southern and hands on.

Britney Spears: Although this is not her first rodeo, we believe she has found the one this time!  With two adorable boys, and the reputation of sometimes going against the grain (which isn’t so bad sometimes when an electric razor isn’t involved), we can’t imagine Ms. Spears in a traditional white dress.  This is why we are pairing her in a colored Vera Wang dress, which is one of 2012’s hottest trends.

Jessica Biel: Luxe Weddings are all the rage right now, and if you go to any Canadian wedding source (Canada is always a step ahead when it comes to wedding trends), you will see what we mean.  Who better to have one than Jessica Biel?  We envision her wedding very luxe with champagne and gold trims, acanthus leaves and lots of  layered texture.  We can see her and Justin Timberlake with this fabulous Luxe cake from The Cake Opera Co.  Love this!

For more of the hottest trends and wedding day ideas, come see us on our blog at www.bellabaxterevents.com/blog.

If the highly publicized dinner date with singer Taylor Swift comes to fruition as merely a friendship, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow may have 25 hopeful women vying to win his heart instead.  The NFL star has been approached to be the next Bachelor, host Chris Harrison revealed on Access Hollywood Live Monday, according to People.  Although Harrison apparently joked stating Tebow has already agreed to do the gig, Tebow hasn’t confirmed whether or not he will sign up to pass out roses instead of passing pigskins.

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After countless denials that she is expecting, a source has confirmed to the New York Post that the controversial reality star, Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi, is indeed pregnant with her first child.  Reportedly, the Jersey Shore star is approximately three months along with boyfriend, Jionni LaValle’s baby.  According to People, there is still no word on how Snooki’s condition will effect the spinoff show starring Snooki and Jenni “JWoww” Farley that began filming about a week ago.

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Nicki Sterling saddled back to Texas after falling in love and spending the night in the fantasy suite with The Bachelor’s Ben Flajnik.  The former contestant told People she was blindsided when she didn’t get a rose, but believed it boiled down to him having stronger feelings for the other two women.  “Hearing him refer to me as the “dark horse” lets me know he enjoyed my company in the beginning, but didn’t have a strong connection until the end.   I probably had stronger feelings for him sooner than he had for me,” Sterling said.  While she admits that she’s still in process of getting over everything [from the show], Sterling is at a good point in her life and is in no rush to start dating again.  “It’s hard to fall for somebody that doesn’t fall back.  The idea of dating hasn’t crossed my mind since I left Switzerland,” Sterling said.  “I’m going to take a while to put myself out there 100 percent like on the show.  I’m confident it will happen.  I’m just not in any hurry.”

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Just a month after a totally romantic getaway in Mexico, Leonardo DiCaprio and his model girlfriend Erin Heatherton are still enjoying their relationship.  The pair are still incorporating sweet little moments, such as during the cute date they had in Hollywood during a launch party recently.  According to E! Online, DiCaprio kept his arms around Heatherton’s waist, PDA that anyone would find sweet.

What are some subtle ways to show your partner you care in public?

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By Megan McIntosh

Everyone remembers the moment they met the love of their life, whether it be at a park, a coffee shop or at the office. For many celebrity couples, the setting of the beginning of their love story was the work place. While some pairs couldn’t keep the torch in their love life burning, the following Hollywood relationships turned “just a normal day at the office” into unforgettable romances that tabloids and fans constantly follow and discuss:

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Advice from an old friend is always welcome.  In light of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s engagement, Joey Fatone offered Timberlake marriage advice in an interview with Parade Magazine, reports People.  “[Timberlake shouldn’t] listen to all the BS,” said Fatone, Timberlake’s former *NSYNC bandmate.  “Especially in his situation, he and his fiancée … they’re both in the limelight as well.  It’s tough for those celebrity couples.  It’s really hard.  It’s the communication that really needs to drive that relationship.”

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Justin Bieber finally became legal on Thursday.  According to UsMagazine.com, Bieber celebrated his big 18th at a huge party with all of his A-list friends.  On the guest list was Bieber’s girlfriend Selena Gomez, who flew from her movie set, Kim Kardashian, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Mike Tyson, Ashley Tisdale and many others.  A partygoer claimed, “Everyone danced all night.”  Although Bieber spent most of his time by Gomez’s side, he did socialize with his family who flew in from Canada.  “He was all over Selena the whole time, walking her around by hand.  He kept kissing her,” said a source.  “It’s clear she was the best part of the night for him.  He is still so in love with her.”

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By Carlos Kotkin

There’s no way around it.  First kisses are usually pretty awkward, and yet they’re almost always memorable.  Even celebrities commit their first kiss experiences to memory.  Recently, a group of celebrities including Tom Green shared recollections of their first smooch with People.  For instance, Jerry O’Connell was stunned when his first kiss took a French turn.  Vince Gill’s first lip lock involved intense face slamming that kept him from breathing.  James Van Der Beek’s extremely romantic first smooch took place in a … handicapped bathroom?  A handicapped bathroom?  Seriously?

Even after you’ve gotten the hang of it, a kiss at the end of a first date can sometimes be just as awkward.  These situations bring you back to your teenage years when you were kissing your teddy bear for practice.  To top it off, for guys, making the first move is often a nerve-wracking experience … and as they say, timing is everything.  Here are some things to consider:

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Though Ashton Kutcher has kept quiet about his split from estranged wife Demi Moore, his concern is apparent.  The Two and a Half Men star, 34, visited Moore after her hospital stay, reports People.  Kutcher and Moore “are not getting back together,” said a source.  “[He went because] he knew it was important to her daughters.”

Is it OK to support an ex through a difficult time?

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Khloe Kardashian and NBA star, Lamar Odom share a very close relationship with one another, but how close is too close?  Kardashian has been constantly interfering with his daily activities, so Odom decided to give his wife a taste of her own medicine by handcuffing himself to her, according to UsMagazine.com.  “You play silly games with me, I play silly games with you”, Odom tells Kardashian on Sunday’s episode of Khloe and Lamar on E!.  We all watch as Kardashian gets dragged along by her husband, not letting her do what she wants to do.  A frustrated Khloe claims, “Enough is enough!” as her husband laughs at the success of his payback.

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By Matthew Dougherty

Off the heels of last year’s smash hit Bridesmaids, comes this romantic comedy which happens to contain many of the cast members of that film.  Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jon Hamm and Chris O’Dowd all return from that already classic comedy for this movie about six friends, four of whom are married to another member of the group.  The two left over decide to have kids without relationship problems getting in the way.  But is that ever really possible?  This movie can be seen as Friends with Benefits for people in their 30’s, and it could be the birth of yet another great movie romance.

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Yes, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are divorced, but little sister Khloe Kardashian Odom, revealed why she and Humphries never got along during her Tuesday night appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, according to E! Online.  Kardashian Odom told Leno that the first thing Humphries asked her during their first meeting was, “So, how much you gettin’ paid to fake your marriage?  Like how long are you gonna keep this up for?”  Was Humphries trying to break the ice with a joke, or was he being down right shady?  Kardashian wasn’t sure, but she said, “[Humphries] just rubbed me the wrong way.  So, ever since then, I had a very defensive wall brought up.”

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By Melissa Caballero

You’ve done the unthinkable.  You’ve cheated.  But whether it was a one-night stand or an ongoing affair, something has to be done.  You must find the courage to confront yourself, your life and your relationship.  The aftermath of cheating is not an easy obstacle to maneuver through, but you are not alone.  Reaching deep within can reveal many of the answers to those heart-wrenching questions that are most likely burdening your conscious.  Whether you’re a celebrity couple overcoming the adversity of the paparazzi exposing your cheating-capades or an everyday couple trying to find your way, here are a few tips on how to handle your embittered situation:

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On last Monday’s all new episode of The Bachelor, Courtney Robertson realized that Ben Flajnik was having his doubts about her because of the way she’s been acting with the other girls.  Robertson was quick to pull Flajnik for some one-on-one time in Switzerland to explain herself.  In high hopes of gaining his full trust back, she desperately told him, “I’d say something and they’d jump on me.  I had my guard up.”  Little does Flajnik know, there’s a lot more she said to her cast members that he wouldn’t be so happy about.

What do you do if you don’t get along with your partner’s friends?

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For the third time, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are proud parents.  According to People, their new son was welcomed in Santa Monica.  After announcing they were expecting in August, but not sharing the sex of the baby, their new son joins big sisters, Seraphina, 3, and Violet, 6.  “It would be so weird to have a boy,” Garner told Ellen DeGeneres, also saying that the experience would be “cool and different.”  However, in 2010, Affleck said, “The three-against-one-female-to-male ratio in his house leaves me significantly outnumbered.”  Garner and Affleck are happy together.  “Honestly, I would do anything for that man, because I know it’s not taken for granted,” said Garner.

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