Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
After living in the spotlight for more than three decades, Demi Moore has lost her cool. According to People, after her November split from husband Ashton Kutcher, the actress slowly worked up to a full-fledged breakdown. Although it’s not clear whether this was caused by her divorce or not, Moore has been seeking treatment since Jan. 23 after being whisked away in an ambulance for what some are now reporting as a seizure. A source says, “Ego-wise, this is the worst thing that could happen to Demi, because she’s such a private person. She’s embarrassed.” Moore has been studying Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, which instructs that adversity can prove beneficial to her healing process. Moore’s troubles “can be an opportunity, a blessing and not a curse. The right intervention happened in her life. From a spiritual sense, it’s a gift. She had a real opportunity to grow from it. She has to take responsibility for her life,” said the source.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Prince William and Kate Middleton have acquired a new addition to the family with a new cocker spaniel puppy. A palace aid confirmed to UsMagazine.com that the month old pup does belong to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The royal couple originally took the cocker spaniel home for a test trial to see if they were ready to be puppy parents, and they instantly fell in love. They met the pup during Christmastime and quickly decided to keep him with them in the palace.
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Emma Roberts and Chord Overstreet. Photo: CPR/Premiere/Rocstar/FAMEFLYNET
It seems as if the breakup between Emma Roberts and Chord Overstreet could have easily been predicted. Roberts was constantly leaving Overstreet out of her plans, sources say. Glee’s Overstreet, 22, was left out of Roberts’ “girl’s night” New Year’s plans, and she also reportedly ignored his texts the night of the Golden Globes after-party, which ended in drama and tears. According to UsMagazine.com, Overstreet was overheard saying, “Emma does this all the time when she doesn’t want to see me.” Although her reps claim that he was too controlling for the young star’s busy career life, the relationship had hit a dead end.
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Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
After Scarlet Johansson’s split with ex-hubby Ryan Reynolds, the rumor mill was buzzing with candidates thought to be her next boyfriend, but a source has finally confirmed the name of her current romance. The actress is dating the New York-based advertising executive, Nate Naylor, a pal of the pair confirmed to People. “They’ve been dating for five months,” said the source, who also mentioned that they’re trying to keep the relationship private.
A few weeks ago, on the new hit show Whitney, one of the characters was freezing her eggs in order to delay finding a partner and having children. Is this a sign of the times?
Both women and men are waiting longer and longer to get married for the first time, according to the Census Bureau, and fewer women are having babies before their 40th birthdays, the Centers for Disease Control reports. Interestingly, more and more women are having babies well into their 40s. Could it be that it has become more difficult for couples to connect romantically?
Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Sometimes it’s hard to move on after a breakup. Such is the case with Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne who were seen hanging out together not even a month after their split. Often it can be hard for young couples to balance a career and a relationship. Jenner and Lavigne split amicably after two years due to busy schedules, but according to Usmagazine.com, “They still love each other and could get back together, but for now, he [Jenner] needed a break.”
Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Former American Idol star Danny Gokey is once again a married man. The singer exchanged vows with his fiancee, Leyicet Peralta, in a small ceremony among 100 of their family and closest friends, Gokey’s manager confirmed to People. The intimate ceremony celebrated the theme of “romance and love” and took place in Florida on Sunday. “We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together,” the newlyweds said in a statement. “We pray our gratitude grows more every day because there is so much for us to do now.” This is the second marriage for Gokey, who lost his first wife Sophia in 2008 after undergoing a routine surgery for congenital heart disease. The newlyweds paid tribute to Sophia by asking their guests that all gifts be in the form of donation to Sophia’s Heart, the children’s charity founded by Gokey to honor his late wife.
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Katrina Bowden and Ben Jorgensen. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
The SAG awards were all about stars and diamonds this year. 30 Rock actress, Katrina Bowden, was surprised with an engagement the night before the big awards. Bowden’s boyfriend, Ben Jorgensen, popped the big question in their suite at The Four Seasons Hotel. According toPeople, the actress was shocked by the occasion. Talk about a weekend of celebrations!
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Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Jennifer Aniston showed her boyfriend, Justin Theroux to a night out on the glamorous side. Theroux accompanied Aniston in a suit and tie to Hollywood’s 64th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, where she was nominated alongside Demi Moore, Penelope Spheeris, Alicia Keys and Patty Jenkins for co-directing Lifetime’s Five. The couple was seen chatting it up during the show as the 42-year-old actress made her way through the lobster, artichoke salad, and finished it off with short ribs and steamed vegetables. This, all while still looking beautiful and toned in her Dolce & Gabanna mini dress. Not allowing Aniston’s loss to The Kennedy’s Jon Cassar keep them from ending the night early, the happy couple made an appearance after the show at a private members’ club in West Hollywood. According to UsMagazine.com, Theroux was spotted “continuously putting his arm around her or touching her in some way.”
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For many couples, the lead-up to Valentine’s Day is an exciting time filled with promise and possibility. The cold weather offers an excuse to snuggle up, while the holidays are the perfect reason to shower each other with love and affection. Unfortunately, many relationships aren’t so lucky. According to a recent study in Men’s Health, the time span from Christmas to Valentine’s Day is one of the most common break-up times of the year.
Regardless of the month or season, when your relationship is over, you just know. But if you’re still on the fence, unsure what to do about your love interest, here are five red flags you should watch for in your relationship. Otherwise, you probably won’t make it to Valentine’s Day:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Kids say the darnedest things, especially if they’re Brad Pitt’s. UsMagazine.com reports that in an interview with CBS: Sunday Morning, the Academy Award nominee admitsted his six children are pushing him to propose to mommy Angelina Jolie. “We’re getting a lot of pressure from the kids,” Pitt said. “It means something to them.” The star of Moneyball admits he has struggled with explaining to the kids why his marriage to Jolie has been on hiatus. When the six demanded he “buy mommy a ring,” he replied with, “Okay, I will, I will.” Pitt added he always listens to his children’s feelings. “You have less time to spend on a project,” Pitt said. “You come home and you’re Dad. You’re much more conscious of how much time you give to a production.”
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A night on the town with some close friends can really help get over a breakup, and that looks to be the case for Katy Perry. According to E! Online, the pop star was spotted in Las Vegas this past weekend supporting her best friend, jewelry designer Markus Molinari. It remained a quiet evening for the singer as she supported a fundraiser and spent some quality time with close friends. Despite the general romantic buzz of Sin City, it’s certainly an opportunity for Perry to begin to move on from her recent split with Russell Brand.
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2011 served up some serious heartbreak for a multitude of our favorite celebrities. Off the court, Tony Parker messed up his shot at matrimonial bliss with Eva Longoria. Arnold Schwarzenegger mis-played his hand with Maria, while the Latin heat known as Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony incinerated any enthusiasm for making their marriage work. Twitter gave us a glimpse behind the final curtain of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s six year production, and Taylor Swift kept us all armed with a plethora of musical angst-filled love memoirs – courtesy of her little black book of breakups.
So which “ex factor” do Taylor Swift and Demi Moore along with a host of other stars have in common?
Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Courteney Cox and David Arquette will once again be sharing screen time. Arquette will guest star as a hotel concierge in the season 3 finale of Cox’s sitcom Cougar Town, reports People. Though the two separated in October of 2010 after 11 years of marriage, Cox said last month, “He’s my favorite person in the world. No matter what happens in our future, he’s my very best friend.”
Kyle Jacobs and Kellie Pickler. Photo: Stefan/Silvano/Flynetpictures.com
Country star Kellie Pickler gave up her beloved cat, Pickles, for her husband, Kyle Jacobs, who is horribly allergic to her feline friend. Pickler adopted Pickles from a Tennessee animal shelter in 2006 after wrapping American Idol, and they’d been best friends every since. After dating Jacobs for four years, she had to make the devastating decision to find Pickles a new home in North Carolina. According to People, Pickler now lives vicariously through friends with felines and acts as an animal advocate. In spite of her difficult loss, she did gain unconditional love with her husband. “Every time I look at my hand, I go, ‘Good God.’ What’s behind this ring is such unconditional love, trust and respect. I see my husband every time I look at my ring. I’m a blessed woman — I have a good man,” said the singer.
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Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
William H. Macy, who has been married to Desperate Housewives star, Felicity Huffman, for 15 years, recently let People in on his advice for men on how to keep your marriage alive after the honeymoon phase. According to Macy, the answer is to simply fake it until you make it. “Just act like you love her more than anybody you’ve ever seen in your life, and you’ll get it back in spades,” he says. “Just pretend.” While speaking at the Sundance Film Festival, he talked about passion as something you have to work toward later in marriage, but the work is well worth it.
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Even though they star in the hit show Revenge together, it seems Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman have a much more positive thought on their minds, according to UsMagazine.com. According to one source, the two co-stars are an item, but things are “not serious” between them as of yet. Another source, on the other hand, says, “They hang out together every night.” This isn’t the first time VanCamp has fallen for one of her co-stars, however. The actress, who is well-known for her work on Brothers & Sisters, dated Dave Annable on that show as well as Chris Pratt when she starred in Everwood. That said, the actress is known to keep her relationships very private, so it’s safe to say we won’t be getting any confessions anytime soon.
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By Jessica Smith
The World Wide Web offers us an unending sea of possibilities, and people aren’t hesitating to take advantage of the dating scene that the Internet has to offer. Many of us lead busy and hectic lives, and it can seem impossible to meet someone worth dating on your own, so the convenience of dating sites can make finding “the one” easier. Of course, you can flirt with people online by sending smiley faces or winks, but all body language and human contact is lost. That said, even though you may not be able to charm your possible love interest physically, here are some ways to flirt online while simultaneously keeping your cool:
Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks were just friends before pursuing a romantic relationship. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Injured R&B star Jason Derulo’s downtime has become much more enjoyable. Derulo, who was nearly paralyzed after fracturing his neck during a tour rehearsal, has been recovering with the help of new girlfriend Jordin Sparks, reports People. “I’m taking it one day at a time,” said Derulo. “[Sparks] lives in Phoenix and she comes [to Miami] and takes care of me, brings me breakfast in bed and she’ll go on walks with me. We’ve gotten closer because of my accident. It’s awesome to have someone you can talk to and she’s a wonderful person.”
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Heidi Klum and Seal. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Dr. Jane Greer: Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, Radio Host & Shrink Wrap Celebrity Commentator
After almost seven years of marriage, Heidi Klum and Seal have decided to part ways. Many people were surprised by their announcement, since they made such a point of telling the public how truly happy they were. For a time, they even seemed like a model couple, defying the odds with two high-powered careers and balancing that with their home life, which included four children, three together and one from Heidi’s previous relationship whom Seal adopted. Now, however, it seems that the separation may have been in the works for sometime as they dealt with something more than their love, success and family: Seal’s reported anger issues.
Garrett Hedlund and Kirsten Dunst. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund took their relationship public at the Sundance Film Festival recently. According to People, the couple was seen kissing and hugging. Dunst and Hedlund enjoyed dinner and dancing all night in celebration of Dunst’s new film The Bachelorette with friends Will Ferrell, Justin Long and Rashida Jones. Being shy with PDA was not an issue for this couple who, according to a source, did not leave each other’s sides all night. “Kristen and Garrett have been spending time together since the holidays,” said a fellow partygoer. “They were friends on set of On the Road, and now they’ve grown closer. They spent Christmas together and he feels very strongly about her.”
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Simon Cowell and Mezhgan Hussainy. Photo: Jakes Van Der Watt / PR Photos
At one point, he called her “the one,” and now X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has recently ended his two year relationship with his makeup artist fiance Mezhgan Hussainy, according to E! Online. “I have been pretty good about not talking about my private stuff, but I got caught up in the moment,” he said. “I don’t really know where I am at the moment, and that is why I don’t talk about it.” The British star, who was infamous for keeping his bachelor style of living private, announced his love in 2010, said he regrets his decision now, but he and Hussainy are still close.
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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Justin Paludipan / PR Photos
Nearly three months after filing for divorce from her husband of 72 days, Kim Kardashian appeared alongside Kelly Ripa on Monday morning to co-host LIVE! With Kelly. She used the opportunity to speak out against the rumors that are stating her marriage to NBA player, Kris Humphries, was a business deal. “Being a hopeless romantic, I wanted to believe in something so badly,” Kardashian said. “If you really think about it, if [the marriage] was a business decision, and I really made all that money that everyone was claiming that we made off this wedding, and if the wedding was fake and just for TV … I’m a smart business woman. I would have stayed married longer,” she explained to Ripa. “I really didn’t think following my heart would create this much backlash.”
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Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner. Photo: Flynet UK/Flynetpictures.com
By Dr. Jane Greer: Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, Radio Host & Shrink Wrap Celebrity Commentator
No matter how talented, beautiful, or rich you are, none of those things are sure antidotes for misery. Heather Locklear is a clear example of this. The Melrose Place actress was rushed to the hospital last week, reportedly because she mixed alcohol with prescription drugs, after her sister found her unconscious. This newest crisis follows years of trouble and heartbreak including two stays in rehab, an arrest for a DUI, two divorces, and her more recent break up with Melrose Place costar Jack Wagner. With all this in mind, it seems that Locklear’s latest episode might be part of her attempt to outrun her unhappiness, but unfortunately she doesn’t seem to be getting any traction.