Despite news of their engagement earlier this year, Chaz Bono and his fiancee Jennifer Elia are no longer engaged or even together.  Nevertheless, they appear to be amicable towards one another.  According to People, “They leave this relationship with great love, respect and affection towards one another,” and they ask that everyone  “respect their privacy at this time.”  Bono himself tweeted that he appeciated the fans concern and was doing “just fine” while remaining on “good terms” with his ex.

What are some ways to stay amicable after a split?

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By Thomas Doane

With the holidays just around the corner, some people are starting to panic as they worry about what to buy for everyone.  Of particular concern for many is what to buy for their significant others.  Whether you are newly attached or longtime lovers, everyone wants to find a gift under the tree.

Believe it or not, even celebrities have these worries.  After all, behind the fame and glamour, they are flesh and blood humans.  Just like us, they have similar worries and doubts.  In that spirit, here’s a guide to holiday shopping for your significant others, whether you’re famous or not:

Related: 10 Holiday Gift Ideas For That Someone Special

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2011 has been an exciting year for Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez.  Just last month he won the coveted mirror ball trophy onDancing with the Stars.  However, it looks like 2012 will come with excitement as well, as Martinez and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones are expecting their first child in May. According to People, Martinez says that the couple is “over the moon” about the pregnancy and consider it the “best gift we could get.”  The idea of being a father is just hitting Martinez, but there’s no doubt he’s excited.  Though he and Gonzalez-Jones are grateful for the blessings of 2011, they already know how 2012 is “going to top 2011” with a beautiful baby girl.

What are some ways to prepare yourself for fatherhood?

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Friday was bring your boyfriend to work day, or at least it was for Jennifer Lopez.  Lopez’s new boy toy, Casper Smart, was seen arriving to the American Idol set in Lopez’s Bentley as he stopped by to visit his new lady.  The new couple have been inseparable, having recently spent Thanksgiving in Hawaii with Lopez’s twins before jetting off to Morocco.  While the singer seems to be wearing divorce well, her ex-husband Marc Anthony, isn’t quite complimenting her style.  According to various sources, not only does Anthony not want smart to drive his kids around due to his arrest for drag racing, but he apparently doesn’t want Smart around his kids at all, according to Hollyscoop.  In the meantime, Lopez and Anthony have continued working together in their Latin-American talent show venture, Q’Viva! 

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By Nan Gibbons

If we’re being honest with ourselves, we know that a 2 million dollar engagement ring probably isn’t in our future.  Although you may not be able to afford a multi-million dollar rock, you can still channel inspiration from celebrities to choose a quality, stylish ring for your upcoming engagement.  Your personal taste and style mixed with the splendor of celebrity rings will result in the perfect look for you.  Here are some styles to consider:

Related: Rosie O’Donnell Proposes with a $100,000 Ring

Classic Elegance

You can never go wrong with classic engagement rings.  The timeless beauty of a studded band like Carrie Underwood’s or a simple set of diamonds will always do the trick.  Underwood’s ring combines the style of a wedding ring with the sparkle of an engagement ring and makes for a pretty amazing result!  Standard rings with diamonds in the center of a plain band never fail to draw “oohs and aahs” from family and friends.

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NBA star Kobe Bryant is heading towards divorce, reports People.  Vanessa Laine, Bryant’s wife of 10 years, filed for divorce on Friday, citing irreconcilable differences.  Laine is also seeking spousal support and shared custody of daughters Natalia, 8, and Gianna, 5.  Bryant’s marriage was also tried in 2003, when he was accused of allegedly raping a 19-year-old hotel employee in Colorado.  “I sit here in front of you guys, furious at myself, disgusted at myself for making the mistake of adultery,” said Bryant at a press conference that year.  “And I love my wife with all my heart.”

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Britney Spears has had a turbulent few years.  This month, however, she has a lot to celebrate.  Aside from celebrating her 30^th birthday, recent reports have confirmed that the pop princess is now engaged to Jason Trawick.  According to People, Trawick proposed on his birthday Thursday night in Los Angeles.  After giving him tons of birthday gifts and having cake together, Spears was surprised to get a surprise of her own in the form of a Neil Lane sparkly engagement ring.  According to sources close to the couple, the two are very happy and have been talking about marriage for a while now.
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Although they have yet to comment, the tabloids are buzzing with news of new couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.  Last weekend, they spent almost all of their time together going on dates and just generally having a great time in NYC.  The duo met up with Lively’s sister, Robin, and her beau at the Stanton Social, where they shared a booth and cuddled throughout breakfast, according to UsMagazine.com.  According to a source, the Lively sisters were “very sweet, polite and gave a generous tip.”  But the weekend activities didn’t stop there.  Lively and Reynolds were then spotted shopping for jeans and were seen holding hands and stealing a kiss.  That night, the couple indulged in a romantic dinner and dessert at Serendipity.  A source said, “Blake sat very close to Ryan and had her head on his shoulder the entire time.”

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Taylor Armstrong from Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills will be releasing a tell-all memoir through the publisher Simon & Schuster entitled Hiding From Reality: My Story of Love, Loss and Finding the Courage Within.  The book is scheduled to be released Feb. 7 and will outline her relationship with her ex husband Russell Armstrong, who tragically committed suicide in August.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the couple had filed for divorce only a month before the suicide.

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By  TopDatingSites.com

When it comes to the ups and downs of love, The Boss has shared some valuable lessons with us over the years.  Here are some of the most important points in a romantic education, Springsteen style: 

1. Love Makes it Impossible to Sleep — In the oft-covered “I’m On Fire,” Bruce rumbles the line “at night I wake up with the sheets soaking wet/ and a freight-train running through the middle of my head/ but you/ you cool my desire.”  Anyone who’s ever felt the pangs of a complicated love affair can immediately identify with this exhausting sentiment.

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Bruce Willis will always be there for Demi Moore.  The Die Hard actor, 56, is taking the time to comfort his ex-wife in light of her split from Ashton Kutcher, reports NowMagazine.com.  “He’s explained to [pregnant wife Emma Hemming] that he needs to divide his time until Demi is a bit stronger,” said a source.  “He knows Emma‘s feeling a bit neglected but he wants to make sure Demi gets herself together.”

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By Isabel Eva Bohrer

Finding a secret hideaway as a famous couple is difficult.  Paparazzi follow you everywhere, and you need some good fences and security to really make that vacation a relaxing one. Despite these difficulties, there are some places that make it possible.  Read on for information on the most romantic hotels and which famous couples have stayed the night there.  To make your very own reservation, check out www.luxury-hotels.com.

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The Bachelorette couple Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum, who got engaged last August during the reality TV show’s finale, won’t be saying their “I do’s” anytime soon. The famous couple told UsMagazine.com that they haven’t set a date for their celebrity wedding yet. Hebert is waiting to finish up school before tying the knot. The former Bachelorette star said that she and Rosenbaum are “looking forward to building our lives together. We really are best friends, [so] just being together is a lot to look forward to.”  Rosenbaum said that they “want to wait for the right time” before walking down the aisle.

Hebert and Rosenbaum are taking their time when it comes to picking a celebrity wedding date. What are the advantages of a long engagement?

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It looks like the rumors could be true; Cameron Diaz and Diddy were spotted together again.  It’s been about a month since the reported couple was seen having lunch together.  According to People, Diaz and Diddy looked cozy at New York’s PH-D Rooftop Lounge onto of the Dream Downtown Hotel.  Diaz started her night with friends at Marble Lane Restaurant before heading up to the rooftop around midnight.  About an hour later, Diddy joined the table, and ordered bottles of alcohol for everyone.  It was said that the table was crowded and Diaz and Diddy looked “very affectionate.”  However, according to Diaz’s rep, “They are just friends and are not dating.”

What do you do if you start to develop feelings for a friend?

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Fantasia Barrino, American Idol‘s season three winner, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday.  According to People, Dallas Xavier Barrino was born in North Carolina at 7 lbs., 9 oz. and was 21 inches long.  Dallas joins his big sister Zion, 10.  Barrino does not comment on the father of her children, although she has been seen with Antwaun Cook since summer 2010.  “I feel so blessed that my son Dallas Xavier was born healthy, and is a wonderful new addition to our family,” said the singer.  “I thank all my fans for their well wishes and continued support.”

How do you introduce a new baby to an older child at home?

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VH1 decided not to renew Audrina Patridge self-titled reality show for a second season, but Patridge couldn’t be happier as the cancellation may just be what she needed to repair her on-again, off-again relationship with her boyfriend, BMX rider Corey Bohan.  “Filming a reality show really takes a toll on relationships because your mindset is to create good TV,” the former “The Hills” star told People.  “It’s really really hard on relationships so after the show, Corey [Bohan] and I really worked on what was going on with us. We spent time together.”  Audrina’s breakup with Corey may have been good for her show’s finale, but the couple has since rekindled their relationship and got back together in May.

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By Marcelina Hardy

How many people look at Demi Moore and think, “Wow, she is so hot!” … and yet Ashton Kutcher couldn’t stop turning his head, body and well, everything else towards other women.

So what is it?  Why do men look at other women when they have the lady of their dreams standing right beside them?  Don’t worry ladies.  It’s much less heart wrenching than you think, but yes, they still need to quit it.

Related: 5 Reasons Why Men Cheat

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The typical hollywood relationship seems to end in breakup, so what’s the key to the success of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s seven year marriage? The key to their marriage appears to be being there for each other. But obviously, gifts don’t hurt either, and Affleck makes sure to shower his wife and two daughters with jewelery. According to People, Garner says that Affleck “knows when to swoop in with the gesture, He’s sweet that way,” and that she “would do anything for that man, because I know it’s not taken for granted.” Clearly, the couple is doing something right as their family continues to grow with a third child on the way.

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Their quick marriage and much-talked-about divorce may be making the headlines still, but Kris Humphries says he doesn’t pay the gossip about his situation with Kim Kardashian much mind. “I think that if people know me they know who I am and what I stand for,” he said, according to Hollyscoop. “I’m a fun guy and I don’t play into the gossip. That’s life.” There’s also much speculation that the couple’s relationship deteriorated as a result of it being plastered all over reality TV. To those assumptions, Humphries says, ““I can’t say for sure. It’s the only time I’ve been married. [But] I’ve been in front of cameras on the NBA since I was 19.”

How do you keep from participating in drama after a breakup?

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On Sunday’s finale of The Amazing Race on CBS, only one pair could emerge victorious.  The winners were engaged Chicago couple Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang, winning the $1 million prize.  According to RadarOnline, Halvorsen and Chiang managed to arrive first at the finish line after “landing a jet liner in a flight simulator, locating the house of Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and connecting the dots of their journey on a map above Turner Field.”  Chiang thanked all her fans via Twitter saying, “What a crazy ride!!”

What are some goals to work toward as a couple?

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In celebration of the premiere of her new movie, In the Land of Blood and Honey, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt celebrated at Magnolia Restaurant in Hollywood along with the cast of the film and Jolie’s brother, according to People.  The couple made it to the premiere after being in New York to take their kids toy shopping.

What are some ways to congratulate your partner on an achievement?

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By Abbi Comphel and Whitney Johnson

As evidenced by the popularity of ski resorts like Park City, Utah and Telluride, Colorado, celebrity couples love sneaking away for a snowy romantic vacation — and what’s not to love?  Afternoons spent on the slopes of a majestic mountain and evenings spent snuggling up by a fire or exploring the local nightlife make for a perfect wintery holiday.

When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, there is sure to be an influx of Hollywood couples at the following ski destinations:

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It looks like the Kardashians will be taking over Dallas, Texas, as Khloe prepares to relocate in order to follow her hubby, NBA star Lamar Odom.  Odom, who is now a former L.A. Laker, was traded late Saturday and will now be a Dallas Maverick.  The Kardashians are a very close family, and People.com reported that Khloe has mixed feelings about the move.  “We are all sad but positive energy gets you farther then negative,” Khloe told a Twitter follower.  However, later she posted, “I have no doubt about it!  I am excited : ) I know this is for a reason.”

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Co-stars Lea Michele and Ashton Kutcher were very friendly and hands on at a red carpet premiere of their new holiday film, New Year’s Eve.  According to Hollyscoop, the two had nothing, but admiration for each other. Although, Michele may have been a little more star-struck than newly divorced Kutcher, as the Glee actress said her co-star was out of her league.  Will Michele and Kutcher will be kissing at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve?

What are some ways to attract the attention of someone “out of your league”?

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