Josie Stevens. Photo: richard shotwell / PR Photos
By Shoshana Davis
Being in love under the spotlight comes with many disadvantages. All your critics have something to say about you. Celebrity marriages have lasted between nine days (Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman), to two weeks (Mario Lopez and Ali Landry) and the infamous 72 days (Kim and Kris). With the start of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” last week on E!, fans are hoping to get a glimpse into what caused the new marriage between Kim and Kris Humphries to collapse. It’s not just rich and famous relationships that are tough. For every two marriages in the United States each year, there is one divorce. Most couples could learn a lot from what makes designer Josie Stevens’ marriage to rocker Steve Stevens special. …we’re not done! Click here to read more.
Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
The tabloids are exploding, as Kourtney Kardashian and longtime boyfriend Scott Disick are expecting their second child. According to People, her sister, Khloe Kardashian is overjoyed that Mason is going to be a big brother. “I can’t wait to see her with a kid in each arm,” said Khloe. “She’ll be a pro. LOL. And if this next baby is anything like Mason, then we will truly be the luckiest family in the world.”
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Why are nice girls attracted to bad boys? Because opposites attract — duh! For decades, we’ve been throwing around this cliché without really investigating why it may be true. I mean, at one time or another, haven’t we all been drawn to those who are so different from us that we’d be hard pressed to actually find a similarity?
For instance, your idea of having fun is to hit the bar scene and meet new people, while he wants to sit at home and watch sports. You’re super bashful at a dinner party, and he’s the life of the party. You were always a straight “A” student with no “naughty” record, while he struggled to pass in school and spent the majority of his time in the principal’s office. Despite those glaring differences, the thing is, sometimes being in a relationship with an opposite personality works.
So, let’s find out why those who have very little in common find each other irresistible. Here are five solid reasons:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Kris Humphries is finally taking action. Ex-wife Kim Kardashian filed for divorce on October 31st, but Humphries wishes to bypass divorce proceedings by getting the marriage annulled, reports UsMagazine.com. Humphries is crediting “fraud” as the reason behind the couple’s split, but only because the other options were unfitting. “The whole ‘fraud’ thing is ridiculous. If the marriage was a sham, he was in on it,” said a source. “Did he not see the cameras or get a cut of whatever money was made? The marriage was real. It was just a terrible and unhappy one.”
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her husband of four years Thomas Vonn have filed for divorce, according to People. Thomas is not only a former Olympic skier, but he is also Lindsey’s coach. “It is with great sadness that I announce that Thomas and I have begun divorce proceedings,” she said in a statement to The Denver Post. “This is an extremely difficult time in my personal life and I hope the media and my fans can respect my need for privacy on this matter. I will continue to be coached by the U.S. Ski Team and look forward to competing the rest of the season.”
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Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian. Photo: DS/Flynetpictures.com
Keeping up with the Kardashians just got a little more interesting as Kourtney recently announced that she and her boyfriend of five years, Scott Disick, are expecting their second child. Kardashian took a pregnancy test about five weeks ago and didn’t hesitate to wake Disick with the positive results. “Now I’m nine weeks along,” she told UsMagazine. “You’re supposed to wait 12 weeks to tell people, but I feel confident.” The couples first son, Mason, almost 2 now, came as a surprise, but this pregnancy had more planning involved. “It wasn’t like we weren’t trying,” Disick said. “We kind of just said, ‘If it’s meant to be, it’ll be.'”
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Britney Spears and Jason Trawick. Photo: Big Australia/FAMEFLYNET
It’s Britney Spears’ birthday, and what better present can she receive than her long term boyfriend and former assistant Jason Trawick proposing marriage to her? Well, according to sources, this very well may happen. “They’ve been talking about marriage for a long time, it would be surprising if they are not engaged by the end of the year,” said the sources, according to People. It’s no secret that Britney Spears has had one crazy ride through life, but her shaved head days seem to be officially behind her.
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It looks like the drama hasn’t ended now that a divorce is imminent. Despite a calm public statement, Demi Moore has been sending out seemingly cryptic tweets, under her handle which still reads’@mrskutcher. According to Hollyscoop, her ex Ashton Kutcher has been sending “passive agressive jabs” at Moore in retaliation perhaps. Even though they’ve split, the ex duo have still been going to counseling. They have even been seen leaving a Kabbalah house together, despite arriving separately. According to sources, Demi Moore has been on a “positive swing” despite the negative backlash that can often result from a divorce.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
By Liz from WeLoveDates.com
I finally caught Kim Kardashian’s wedding special while I was home sick one day, and now there are two hours of my life I wish I could get back. Three days later, when news of her impending divorce broke, I wasn’t surprised at all. I mean, anyone who tuned in to her wedding special could tell that the couple barely liked each other. I was originally ready for Kim to go away, but Lord knows I love a great reality show train wreck. So, I couldn’t look away.
While Ms. Kardashian and I couldn’t be more different, we also have a few things in common. We’re the same age, in love with being in love and have a particular affinity for high heels and hair extensions. I then came to the conclusion that Kim Kardashian could teach me a thing or two about marriage:
Eva Longoria is in a different place today than she was just a year ago when she was filing for divorce from then-husband Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs. This all happened after the discovery of inappropriate text messages to Parker’s teammate’s wife. According to UsMagazine, Longoria knows that people think she is “angry and resentful,” but that’s just not the case. Her forgiving attitude may stem from the successful relationship she’s been in since February with Penelope Cruz’s little brother, Eduardo Cruz or “Edu” as she affectionately calls him.
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Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt. Photo: Tom Walck / PR Photos
It was a close one when celebrity exes Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt narrowly missed each other at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood on Friday. According to People, it would have been an awkward run-in since Pitt was with his children and wife, Angelina Jolie, while the Friends star was there with boyfriend, Justin Theroux. “Justin and Jennifer skipped the popcorn and went straight in. Like five minutes later, Brad and the kids came out of the theater. They just missed each other,” said a source who witnessed the potential run-in.
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Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Avril Lavigne was recently spotted on a fun bowling date with boyfriend Brody Jenner at Lucky Strike Lanes in New York during a launch party for Picksie 2.0, an app that recommends hotspots in various cities. According to People, the singer sizzled in her rocker chic style and leopard print bowling ball, but Jenner came out on top when he bowled a 100 over his girlfriend’s 88. Perhaps a little friendly competition can indeed enhance your relationship.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux. Photo: Marquez/Flynetpictures.com
Actress Jennifer Aniston and new beau Justin Theroux got some exercise as they strolled through Beverly Hills on Sunday with her dog Dolly, according to RadarOnline. Aniston adopted the pup back in 2006, and she has recently become the top dog after the actress’s beloved mutt Norman passed away at the age of 15 back in April. Aniston uses walking Dolly as an excuse to spend some quality time with her canine and to fit some extra exercise into her busy schedule.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Hollywood mama, Angelina Jolie, reminisced about her mother in an interview with 60 minutes. Jolie said that her mom, Marcheline Bertrand, was a generous, loving person that did everything for her children. Sound familiar? It seems Jolie is trying to walk in Bertrand’s footsteps since her death in 2007. Jolie adopted three children, gave birth to three more children with Brad Pitt, and is a humanitarian activist. According to UsMagazine the actress was as modest as ever and said that she could never be as good as her mother.
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The countdown to the holidays has begun. With it comes the only time of year that’s simultaneously joyous and stressful. For some, this season will bring with it the event of a lifetime: a wedding. Those planning holiday winter weddings have several opportunities to save money and lessen the stress burden for themselves and their guests.
Most event locations will have already decked the halls for the holidays, allowing you to piggyback their efforts for a low-cost wedding. Go with Christmas hues of gold, red and green — or go for a silvery winter blitz. Strings of white Christmas lights will transform any room into a holiday paradise.
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. Photo: Teach/FameFlynet Pictures
Death has never been this romantic for Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes. The couple spent their date night Friday evening touring Paris’ famous Pere-Lachaise, or “City of the Dead.” The area is the final resting place of celebrities such as Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde and Edith Piaf. Following their tour, Gosling, 31, and Mendes, 37, went down to the city’s famous Catacombs of Paris, a location where over 6 million Parisians are buried. Despite all of the death, the couple stayed close. “They were holding hands and there was a lot of tenderness between them,” an observer told People.
Sam Cooper and Lily Allen. Photo: Flynet UK/Flynetpictures.com
British singer/songwriter Lily Allen gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, reports RadarOnline. Allen first revealed her pregnancy in June, when she married painter/decorator Sam Cooper. Allen and Cooper previously suffered through two very public miscarriages.
Jennifer Love Hewitt. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
According to People, Jennifer Love Hewitt has decided to not indulge in her favorite foods this holiday season. The actress is preparing for her new movie, which will be filmed in January, saying, “I will be in lingerie a lot, so I’ll be working out. I will not be eating for the holidays.” She said that while her family enjoys food, she’ll be doing Pilates. “This year will be loads of fun for me,” she said sarcastically.
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Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez. Photo: PER/Fame Pictures
Sadly, Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have called off their engagement. The couple, who met on The Bachelorette decided on a long engagement, which ultimately did not work out for the pair, according to The Huffington Post. The duo was supposed to get married this year, but Fedotowsky was recovering from knee surgery and had to postpone the wedding. They ended up calling off the wedding three times before the relationship ended. In August, Fedotowsky told People magazine, “In my mind, Roberto is my husband. We live together; we do everything together; we plan for the future together; we fight just like a good old married couple.” It looks like it’s another case of love lost in The Bachelor community.
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George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
George Clooney is infamous for being very private when it comes to the media. His girlfriend, Stacy Keibler, however, loves to tweet about their relationship. In response to his new mate’s public ways, he had this to tell Rolling Stone magazine: “She can do whatever she wants, I rarely tell anybody what they should be doing with their life.” It looks like things are getting serious, too. According to UsMagazine, in Kiebler’s latest tweet, she dropped the “L” word, stating, “You know it’s love when your boyfriend has elbow surgery 2 days ago and takes you to a Ravens game. Especially when he’s a Bengals fan.” Maybe Clooney won’t tweet his feelings for all to see, but often when your partner does trumps when they say.
Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
The marriage may be over, but the season has yet to air. New footage from the upcoming season of Kourtney & Kim Take New York showed then-newlyweds Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian flirting around in a negative light, reports UsMagazine. In the clip, Humphries picks up Kardashian and says, “God, you ate a lot of wedding cake!” Though joking, a source says that Humphries frequently criticized his wife. “He belittled her in front of people,” said the source. “He’d call her stupid. It was truly sickening.”
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Photo: Tina Gill / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
The Biebs is showing his romantic skills yet again! This time, Justin Bieber serenaded girlfriend Selena Gomez during a rehearsal for the American Music Awards, according to UsMagazine. Despite Bieber’s paternity scandal, it doesn’t look like the cute duo is letting anything get them down. “At one point Justin even sang ‘I Feel Good’ a la James Brown, said a source. “They were totally adorable. They were snuggling in between takes, and he was serenading her! They look as in love as ever.” The pop star is scheduled to perform a song from his new holiday CD at the awards show, while Gomez is slated to present.
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Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Vanessa Minnillo is no more. The 31-year-old, who married Nick Lachey in July, has officially changed her name to Vanessa Lachey, reports E! Online. Lachey took to Twitter to break the news, tweeting, “So. I’m making it official, and I LOVE my new name! @VanessaLachey has a nice ring to it.”
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Beyonce has always been a private person under a public microscope. That’s why, when she revealed her baby bump at the 2011 Grammy Awards, Facebook and Twitter were on fire. How long was she pregnant before popping the news to her fans? Access Hollywood said that Beyonce was hiding her pregnancy since her four-night Roseland Theater performances. While on stage, the mom to be said she was thinking, “Everyone knows, everyone can see.” Beyonce, we speak for all your fans when we say: We had no idea!
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