The View has another newlywed on its hands.  According to People, Sherri Shepherd married fiancé, Lamar Sally, in her hometown of Chicago at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday.  Co-host, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, served as one of her eight bridesmaids along with Nicey Nash and Yvette Nicole Brown.  The bride shared her wedding jitters with her Twitter followers tweeting things such as, “What happens when you are in your wedding dress and you have to tinkle?  Uh-oh!”

How do you decide whom to include in your wedding party?

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Reality star exes Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi may have been previously engaged after the 14th season of the Bachelor, but it turns out the two are definitely at odds when it comes to working together on the new season of Bachelor Pad 2. A preview shows an almost defeated Jake Pavelka asking to make an alliance with Girardi as a last resort to remain in the competition, according to UsMagazine.com. Girardi doesn’t seem very keen on the idea, though, since she is still hurt and is finally happy and moving on with her new beau Kasey Kahl. The pair are rumored to be looking for an apartment in Los Angeles together.

What are some reasons to get rid of expectations of your ex-partner?

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Ali Fedotowsky is happy with her recent decision to delay her wedding to Roberto Martinez. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple was engaged in May of 2010 and one of the main reasons for putting off the nuptials was that her knee surgery in July, which made Fedotowsky unable to hit the gym. She wants to get in some good gym time before the big day … and she’d also like to walk (instead of hobble) down the aisle. Though the couple aren’t in a rush to get married, there could perhaps be a wedding next summer.

What are some good reasons to put off your wedding for the time being?

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Yet another celebrity is jumping on the adoption bandwagon, reports Hollyscoop.  At the premiere of her new movie The Help, Viola Davis and husband Julius Tennon confirmed that they are about to adopt a baby domestically.  This is the first child for the couple and third for Tennon, who has two children from previous relationships.  Davis is following in the footsteps of many celebrity moms who have also recently adopted, including Sandra Bullock and Denise Richards.  Bullock adopted son Louis Bardo after splitting from husband Jesse James.  Denise Richards, who has two children with Charlie Sheen, adopted daughter Eloise Joni around the time her new book, The Real Girl Next Door, was released.  Who will be next?

How do you decide whether to adopt a child or not?

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It appears as if Justin Beiber is extending his talents outside of music and into the matchmaking industry.  The 17-year-old singer has been trying to set up friend Kendall Jenner with his writer/producer buddy Julian Swirsky.  Her response, “Only if you and Selena Gomez join us.  Double date,” she tweeted Tuesday.  However, Jenner may not have time to date.  The Kardashian 15 year-old kid-sister will be the new face of Leah Madden’s summer 2012 swimwear campaign, Pirouette.

What are the advantages to trusting your friends to set you up on dates?

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Reality TV lovebirds, Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl really seem to love each other inside and out, according to People. Girardi may have felt she wasn’t pretty because of the size of her nose, but boyfriend Kasey Kahl says, “I honestly think she’s gorgeous and beautiful inside and out so it doesn’t matter to me.”  So even though her beau feels she’s perfect, he flew out to Houston to be with Girardi during her rhinoplasty in July.  As if that wasn’t sweet enough, Kahl also told Girardi,”I am here for you and I support you no matter what you want to do” after the surgery.  That’s true love right there.

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Things are heating up again between the Palins and the Johnstons.  According to People, Mercede Johnston has been bashing the Palins. She accused Sarah Palin of using Levi Johnston as a “prop” for her 2008 presidential campaign.  She called Bristol Palin a “sociopath,” who planned her pregnancy, which she strategically announced when her mother joined John McCain’s campaign.  Mercede also claimed that Bristol’s and Levi’s engagement was part of the fabrication to prevent Levi from speaking out against the Palins.

What are some reasons not to have a child?

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The new season of Bachelor Pad recently premiered, and just as new reality stars are moving in for the cameras, reality TV stars Vienna Girardi and Kasey Kahl are looking for a pad to call their own.  According to People, the love birds are looking for a nest somewhere in Los Angeles. Girardi said, “We are looking at apartments and will take the next step in our relationship.”  Sounds like love is truly in the air for these two, who started dating several months ago and have been going strong ever since.

What are some ways to tell it’s time to move in together?

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By Sam Greenspan

There’s a fine line between thinking of innovative ideas for dates and ending up with disastrous thoughts for dates.  About five years ago, I happened to see that a circus from Mexico was here in Los Angeles.  I had a first date that night and took the girl to that circus, even though neither of us spoke Spanish.  I thought it was brilliant and would help us bond.  She got an “emergency call” from her “grandma” who had suddenly come down with “dying” and left after 45 minutes.  That’s a date backfire on a grandiose scale.

In my semi-bestselling book 11 Points Guide to Hooking Up, I have a list of 11 Dates That Will Brutally Backfire.  Because I blew through 25 percent of my allotted words for this guest post with that circus anecdote, I will only be able to relay abbreviated snippets of five of them:

1. Comedy club: Because somehow, every comedian on the planet has a built-in radar for a nervous couple on a first date.  It must be a side effect of cheap beer and mild depression.  Anyway, he’ll joke you guys right into never seeing each other again.

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A congratulations is in order for Bachelorette star Ashley Hebert and her fiance J.P. Rosenbaum, as they celebrated their celebrity engagement over the past weekend. UsMagazine.com reports the couple enjoyed a lovely dinner at hotspot Beauty and Essex.  Saturday included breakfast at Coffee Shop in Union Square and some time with friends, including Chrystie Hebert-Corns, Hebert’s sister who initially rejected Rosenbaum. Now, the two are on “good terms,” according to one source. That night, Rosenbaum threw a party for his friends to meet his celebrity love. Treats at the party included massive cupcakes from Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro.  Throughout the weekend, the pair were said to be “good sports” and just enjoyed being an open celebrity couple. “They’re so happy to be able to just be a couple and show everyone how in love they are with one another,” an insider said.

The Bachelorette couple celebrated their celebrity engagement in style. What are some creative ideas for engagement parties?

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By Vicky Sullivan of Aspiring Socialite

It was only a few years ago when Hollywood actress and socialite, Alexandra DiNovi, was discovered in a restaurant in her hometown of Hinsdale, Illinois.  Soon after, she was dancing with Vince Vaughn in the poker scene of The Break-Up.  Having been romantically linked to celebrities, such as Jack Osbourne, DiNovi has a lot to say on Hollywood dating.  However, despite the temptation and appeal of the glamorous red carpet life, she remembers to stay true to herself and her values when it comes to relationships.

In 2010, DiNovi took home Best Actress at the New York Film Festival for  Purity: A Dark Film, a short film about virginity, sex, and emotion that she wrote, directed, and starred in. Seeing that art often imitates life, much of the film is based on real events in her life, including her virginity.  For the first time ever, this rising star is opening up about her very personal decision to remain pure and save herself for love.  As she explains it, “Love isn’t about sex; it’s about friendship and respect.”

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Susan Sarandon is excited about daughter Eva Amurri’s engagement to the “fabulous” Kyle Martino.  The proud almost mother-in-law is not taking part in the wedding planning, however.  Sarandon told People that Amurri is “very smart and very organized” and that she “trust[s] her judgment.”  But that doesn’t mean she’s not assisting in other ways, from finding the right cake topper to advising Amurri on her gown.

What do you do if your parents don’t like the person you’re going to marry?

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Emma Watson has cast her spell on a new man. The Harry Potter actress, 21, was spotted smooching actor Johnny Simmons outside a Santa Monica L.A. restaurant on Thursday afternoon, according to UsMagazine.com. Simmons, 24, is Watson’s costar in The Perks of Being a Wallflower. According to an eyewitness, Simmons dropped Watson off at the restaurant to dine with friends, and they parted ways very cautiously. The pair “looked very loved up,” the observer said. “Holding and hugging each other for awhile and playfully kissing. They seemed very open and not trying to hide their affection.”

What are some things to consider when you’re dating a co-worker?

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Tori Spelling has taken her wedding planning to the next level by offering a helping hand to former 9021 co-star Shannen Doherty, according to People.  Spelling, who has been keeping busy with her new show Tori and Dean: sTORIbook Weddings, would like to help Doherty plan as part of a yet-to-be-titled WE TV series next year.  Spelling was approached by ET Canada about whether or not she would be interested in helping Doherty with her wedding, and Tori quickly replied “I’ll do the wedding” although she doesn’t know what kind of wedding she wants.  Whatever her friend may want, Tori Spelling is up for the challenge!

How can you include your friends in wedding plans?
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By Tanni Deb

Summer’s arrival not only brings in warm weather, but also creates new relationships.  New romance sparks — such as Hollywood’s hot couple, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, while other couples’ love for each other continues to grow.  Since many relationships are emerging, here’s a list of this summer’s top five steamy celebrity couples who are hot as well as committed:

1. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham: The famous soccer player and his wife have been noted as the Brangelina of UK.  They have four children and have been married for 12 years.  Although there were rumors of David having an affair during their relationship, the Posh Spice said the news strengthened their marriage.

2. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith: Married for 14 years, everyone’s favorite Hollywood couple made YourTango’s Top Ten Longest Hollywood Marriages list.  What’s their secret to a successful marriage?  The couple agreed that “divorce just can’t be an option.”

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One of the few successful couples from ABC’s Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise have canceled their wedding — but fortunately, not for good.  Former Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky and the man she picked, Roberto Martinez, had to postpone saying “I do” because Fedotowsky is still recovering from  a femur injury.  “We had a date set, and that date has now passed,” the reality star, 26, told People.  “The decision to postpone [the wedding] was very difficult.  I definitely shed some tears. ” Fedotowsky underwent surgery in July and said that they decided to defer walking down the aisle until she could actually, well, walk.  “I don’t want to limp down the aisle,” she said.

What are some ways to decide when to have your wedding?

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When it comes to celebrity couples and the media, the feuding couple is always more interesting than the happy pair. That’s probably why there are so many rumors surrounding lovebirds like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. The young couple decided to put these rumors to bed at the Teen Choice awards by arriving together and engaging in various public displays of affection, according to UsMagazine.com. Bieber even stated that he couldn’t wait to see his girlfriend perform, “Because she’s awesome!”

What are some ways to squash break-up rumors?

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After going through rehab and alcohol counseling in 2010, Scott Disick claims he’s been laying off the booze. But Kourtney Kardashian is worried that her baby daddy is reverting back to drinking. According to UsMagazine.com, in Sunday’s episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Disick had to fly to Las Vegas and reassured his girlfriend that it was for business, but the hot mama was concerned when she dropped him off at the airport and saw Disick’s friends drinking champagne.

How do you help your man with an addiction to partying?

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Jennifer Lopez could not be more relieved to be out of her seven-year marriage with Marc Anthony.  According to People, while Anthony called the split “painful,” J. Lo is at peace and moving on with her career.   The singer/actress’ two current major projects are shooting the movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting and renewing her contract as a judge on American Idol.

How do you deal with going back to work after a tough break-up?

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Christina Applegate’s new sitcom on NBC, Up All Night, mirrors that of her own life these days.  The show centers around a couple with a new baby trying to balance parenting with their careers.  Being a new mom herself, Applegate gave her thoughts on the topic to People.  “It’s a really hard thing to do because you miss them.  But I’m doing well,” said the 39 year old new mother, admitting that its “been so rough” since giving birth to her daughter Sadie Grace.  Though her career is important to her, Applegate admits, “Parenthood just changed me in the sense that nothing really matters but [Sadie].  None of it really matters.  The importance I placed on things prior to this moment, they don’t matter anymore.  All that matters is I get to go in there in the morning and see her face. She smiles at me and my life is better.”

How do you know when it’s time to go back to work after having a baby?

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Family man Mitch (Jason Bateman) and his best friend Dave (Ryan Reynolds), a swinger with minimal responsibilities, head out for a typical night of drinking.  When they wake up the next morning, instead of having a hangover, their lives became magically switched.  After experiencing each other’s day-to-day routines, they both work to find a way to switch back to their normal lives, attempting to cause as little damage as possible.  The Change-Up should have its funny moments, if you enjoyed movies such as The Hangover, Shanghai Knights and Wedding Crashers. Expect a fair share of crude moments, causing a date night to be either successful or awkward, depending on your tastes.

Is it okay to be jealous of your single friends?

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Two talented Brits are ready to walk down the aisle … after only 5 months!  Carey Mulligan and her musician boyfriend, Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons, reconnected last winter after being childhood pen pals in London. Mulligan, 24, and Mumford, 26, started dating seriously after the actress attended a secret Mumford & Sons show in Nashville in February. The Oscar-nominated actress had split from Shia LaBeouf last October. A friend of the two tells UsMagazine.com, “They’re a great couple. Very sweet.”

Is time a factor when it comes to getting engaged?

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LeAnn Rimes is getting hit with the criticism that her weight loss may be the result of an eating disorder, even though she tweets every time she eats.  “LOVE Thin Mint Cookies!” she said in one such tweet, according to  Hollyscoop.  However, health expert Dr. Farid Zarif said that her weight drop could be due to stress.  Regardless, her new hubby, Playboy actor Eddie Cibrian, defended her honor by calling her body “perfect.”  “I think she looks wonderful,” he said.  “She is very healthy, and to me–perfect.”

How do you know when to defend your partner’s decisions?

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You’ve come to this post because you are obviously a fan of ABC’s Bachelor and Bachelorette. Or, maybe you’re just curious what a Beatdown is all about.  If you’re like many of us fans, you’re probably wondering what it’s like behind-the-scenes on ABC’s hit matchmaking show and why your favorite contestant just denied a rose to a man who seemed so dreamy on camera.  Now, you no longer need to sit alone pondering all those questions.

Season 4 Bachelorette winner, Jesse Csincsak has launched a weekly hour-long Webisode series called The Bachelor Pad Beatdown, which features a panel of 8-10 former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants dishing about the current season of ABC’s The Bachelor Pad.

You’ll hear directly from folks who’ve not only been on the show but those who have won as well, including Trista Sutter (Bachelorette Season 1), David Good and Natalie Getz (winners of the first Bachelor Pad), Tenley and Kiptyn Locke (contestants who found love after their seasons were over), to name a few.  And the best part is: it’s completely uncensored!

Viewers can watch the show by visiting RTVZone.com and clicking WATCH LIVE on the main page.  On demand viewing will be available within a few hours of airing.  The program will also feature live video and interaction amongst the panel, who will occasionally take viewer questions from Twitter, chat and video mail.

Be sure to check it out on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 9 p.m. EST, submit your questions via Twitter (@RTVZone) and share your thoughts about Jesse’s Bachelor Pad Beatdown series with us below.

Happy watching!