Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Soul Surfer actress Carrie Underwood recently dished to E! Online about her relationship with husband Mike Fisher. First on the list to discuss were Underwood’s pet peeves. “[Fisher] loves the UFC fighting and he will DVR the fights and watch them like five times!” said Underwood. “He’ll watch them and then I’ll get up for breakfast the next morning and he’s watching them again. Then someone will come over and they have to watch it together! I’m like, ‘Really?'” Although, Underwood admits she’s nearly as guilty. “I think I nag a little more than I would like to, more than he would like me to,” she explained. “I’m like, ‘Please take the trash out, please change the lightbulbs. These are man things you should be doing. I’ll make you brownies.’ “
How do you deal with habits that bug you about your partner?
Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson. Photo: Reis/Fame Pictures
On-and-off-screen couple Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, are preparing to tie the knot … in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn as the mortal Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen. Though they may only be getting married onscreen, Stewart and Pattinson may be heading toward marriage in real life, too. According to People, the pair, along with the rest of the cast, are gearing up to film parts 1 and 2 of the final section of the hit vampire series in Squamish, Canada. In preparation for the much-anticipated wedding scene, numerous cast members have also been seen crossing the Canadian boarder including Anna Kendrick, Justin Chon, Gil Birmingham, Christian Serratos and Ashley Greene.
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Prince William and Kate Middleton are bucking tradition once again, this time with the Prince’s refusal to wear a wedding band after he’s married. According to People, Middleton is going to stick to tradition and sport a ring made from a tiny bit of Welsh gold, which was presented as a gift to Prince William from Queen Elizabeth. A spokeswoman from the palace says, “There is only going to be one ring, in accordance with the couple’s wishes.”
Since her breakup with Jack Barakat last month, Holly Madison has been busy with her book, which hits stands next month, and as a correspondent for Extra. However, the star of Holly’s World told Peopleshe is still looking for her soul mate. “It’s hard for me, the last couple relationships I had were long distance, [and] it’s not like I can make much of an effort to travel and see anybody,” Madison, 30, said. “The guy had to do all the work, unfortunately.” Madison’s Mr. Right, according to her, needs to be someone who is secure and not threatened by a successful woman. “He needs to be patient and somebody who knows where he wants the relationship to go,” she said. Until she finds this mystery man, Madison said she is content with flying solo.
What do you do if your partner is more successful than you?
After being dumped by her sugar daddy, outspoken junior high teacher (Cameron Diaz) starts making drastic attempts to woo a studly colleague (Justin Timberlake). The Bad Teacher’s approach to getting his attention takes an unexpected turn as she slowly starts to get better at her job, and the decision causes her to be up against a highly respected co-worker.
Is it healthy to be in a relationship with a colleague?
Michael Lohan has had a lot going on recently with his daughter Lindsey ever-present in the media as well as his recent split from girlfriend Kate Major last week. Pop Eater is reporting, however, that Michael Lohan has taken everything in stride and gone off to Fort Lauderdale, Flordia with a new girlfriend, Bernadette, in tow-to whom he debuted via a Twitter photo. In one photo Bernadette and Lohan are locking lips with a tweet reading, “U R amazing”. Michael claims Bernadette is opposite of his ex Kate Major saying Bernadette is “in great shape” and “hates tabloids”.
How do you deal with being jealous of an ex-partner?
Leah Messer and Corey Simms. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
Teen Mom 2 fans finally got to see show favorites Leah and Corey get married on the season finale. According to UsMagazine.com, Leah, 18, and Corey Simms, 20, who have two 15-month-old twin daughters, tied the knot in October of last year. “We want the girls to have their mommy and daddy forever,” Corey said of their decision to marry. On a lighter note, the groom talked about a funny moment during the ceremony. “Leah messed up the vows!” Corey added, “She said a couple of words wrong, so we laughed a little bit.”
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
LeAnn Rimes has a theory about ensuring a successful marriage. She tweeted, “A good friend just told me that the key to a successful marriage was to argue naked! I’m gonna do that from now on, when that rarely happens.” What guy can continue an argument in a situation like that? Luckily, according to Rimes, everything is flowing smoothly between her and Cibrian. She told UsMagazine.com that Cibrian has been an active participant in the wedding planning process and things have been pretty “chill.”
What are ways to keep conflict from escalating in a relationship?
After they were spotted together earlier this month, Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn finally decided to go public with their relationship. The couple was seen together on Saturday at Reese Witherspoon’s wedding to Jim Toth. After the wedding, Johansson and Penn stopped by Jimmy’s Bar at Ojai Inn. According to UsMagazine.com, an eyewitness said Johansson was uncomfortable with all the stares they got from the bar. She muttered, “This is so terrifying,” and Penn held her hand as they went to their seat. According to the eyewitness, Johansson sat in Penn’s lap and they made out in full view for 15 minutes after their table was cleared.
How do you know when to go public with a relationship?
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos; Paul J. Froggatt/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Actress Carey Mulligan and singer Marcus Mumford are getting serious about their relationship, reports UsMagazine.com. The two met after a secret Mumford & Sons show in Nashville on February 7th and immediately hit it off. A source, who saw Mumford and Mulligan a few days later at an Arcade Fire show, explained, ” They were whispering to each other and enjoying the show. They definitely seemed like a couple.” More recently, the couple have been spending time at Mumford’s home in London, as well as vacationing in places like the Orkney Islands and in the Buckinghamshire area of Southeast England.
How quickly should you get serious about a new partner?
Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos; Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
By Christie Hartman, PhD
After 14 years of marriage, Sean Penn and Robin Wright divorced in July 2010. Now Penn, who’s 50, has been caught canoodling with Scarlett Johansson, 26. Yes, your calculations are correct: Sean Penn is dating a woman who is literally half his age.
Of course, the obvious questions are: Why would Sean Penn go for someone so young? And why would Scarlett Johansson date a man so much older than herself? That’s when all the pseudo-scientists come out of the woodwork and start spouting evolutionary theory — i.e. that older men like young and pretty women because they represent fertility, and that younger women like older, not-necessarily-good-looking men because they have the maturity and means to care for her and her young. While there is some truth to these theories, it’s only a small part of what drives dating (and mating) behavior. More often, such theory is used as an excuse for older men to chase women who are too young for them, and for younger women to seek sugar daddies.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: CWNY/Fame Pictures
Now that Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson are engaged, we may end up seeing them as husband and wife when we least expect it. According to People, Simpson says that her second wedding ceremony may be a bit more low key than her previous wedding to singer Nick Lachey. In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, Simpson says, “We’ve both been married before, we’re enjoying our commitment to each other. We want to take our time … We might elope if it gets to that point.” So, don’t be too surprised if you see Simpson and Johnson sporting wedding rings without an elaborate ceremony.
Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: Flynet UK/FameFlynet Pictures
Prince Harry threw his brother Prince William his bachelor bash this past weekend, and according to E! Online, it included water skiing, motor boat racing, and a floating pub crawl with 20 of his best friends. A Clarence House spokesman didn’t have too much to say about the event. “Prince William has enjoyed his stag and it was in the U.K,” said the circumspect spokesman to London’s Daily News.
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Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe. Photo: Fame Pictures
Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe could have stumbled across each other this past weekend, reports RadarOnline. Witherspoon, who was married to talent agent Jim Toth on Saturday, had her wedding at her Ojai, California home. Phillippe and new girlfriend Amanda Seyfried were vacationing at the expensive San Ysidro Ranch near Santa Barbara, a mere 30 minutes from Witherspoon’s home. Phillippe and Witherspoon share two children together: Ava, 11, and Deacon, 7. The two finalized their divorce in 2007.
What are ways to tell that your ex is jealous of your new relationship?
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Although most are excited about Jennifer Hudson’s loss of 80 pounds, her fiancée isn’t too thrilled. UsMagazine.comreports the 29 year-old Academy Award recipient told Jay Leno on Friday’s show that her man, David Otunga, preferred the casual clothes versus her new wardrobe. Also, she admitted her fiancée is not a big fan of change. “He fusses at me like, ‘Why do you have to have to get all dressed up to go out and why can’t you just go out like you used to?'” said Hudson. “And I’m like, ‘I’m a walking billboard now honey.”
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Fame Pictures
Khloe Kardashian has some advice for sister Kim’s long-distance basketball boyfriend Kris Humprhries: impress the fam. Khloe, who married Los Angeles Laker star Lamar Odom in September of 2010 knows firsthand how critical her brood can be. “I don’t think Kris knows what he’s getting into,” Kardashain told People. She says that this summer Humphries will get the opportunity to spend some time with the whole family and get initiated into the Kardashian group … if he can manage.
What do you do if your partner doesn’t get along with your family?
Now that Fergie finally has a break from touring, the first thing on her agenda is spending more time with her husband Josh Duhamel. According to UsMagazine.com, Fergie says that her and Duhamel’s quality time consists primarily of listening to music and going down to North Dakota to visit Duhamel’s parents. The singer says, “My husband and I like playing music from our childhood,” says Fergie. “Music which makes a difference to us. It’s a bonding thing. It’s nice to share music from your past with someone you love because you learn a lot more about the person.”
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David Arquette and Courteney Cox. Photo: Mike/Fame Pictures
By Guy Winch, Ph.D., author of The Squeaky Wheel
While it’s natural to moan and complain to our spouses and expect support and understanding from them, too much complaining can change the very nature of our relationship and damage it beyond repair. When David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced they were splitting up last October, Arquette mentioned that Cox was sick of “mothering” him. For a celebrity couple, the two have been relatively close-lipped about the details of their separation. However, it’s fair to assume that if Cox was doing too much mothering, Arquette was doing too much complaining.
When one member of a couple becomes an over-complainer, it creates significant stress on the relationship and the entire household. Unproductive complaining such as venting, whining and moaning, creates an atmosphere of negativity and dissatisfaction that pervades the home. Over-complaining of the unproductive kind can also make it difficult for other members of the household to express their own joy and happiness.
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
Another Kardashian, another reality show! Access Hollywood reports Khloe Kardashian and hubby Lamar Odom are currently promoting their new E! show, Khloe & Lamar. But with reality TV’s long history of ruining relationships (like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey or Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro), the couple are taking a chance by letting cameras film every moment of their personal lives. However, Kardashian insists that the show has actually strengthened her family’s bond. “This show has made [my family] closer and stronger, because it does make you spend time with each other, and also, this show is therapy to us.” She added that watching herself on camera has helped her become a better person. “We do watch things and when we watch them we’re like, ‘Oooh – I hated how I treated you,’ or, ‘I hated how I said that,’ and you learn to mature and change yourself.”
Igal Dehan and Jaimie Hilfiger in Sue Wong at L.A. Fashion Week. Photo courtesy of LCO.
By Vicky Sullivan of Aspiring Socialite
Supermodel Jaimie Hilfiger, niece of famed fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, has been seen around town wearing the latest in fashion – which includes old Hollywood styles. During L.A. Fashion Week, she wore a light pink cocktail dress complete with old world-inspired lace and Edwardian beadwork designed by Sue Wong to the designer’s My Fair Lady Champagne Brunch/Fashion Show at The Ceders, the former historic Hollywood home of silent-screen icon Norma Talmadge, which was purchased by Wong in 2004. Hilfiger’s most recent project is being the face of boyfriend Igal Dehan’s jewelry line, Cuffs of Love, worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, the Hilton sisters, and Stevie Wonder.
Hilfiger took time to speak exclusively with Cupid’s Pulse about love, dating and celebrity style. For hopeless romantics intent on experiencing the romance and chivalry of old Hollywood, this young model reveals how to glam up your love life simply by bringing back nostalgic designs and genuine class:
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon. Photo: Pablo/Stoianov/FameFlynet Pictures
America’s sweetheart Reese Witherspoon has officially tied the knot with her agent beau, Jim Toth, at a private ceremony at Witherspoon’s ranch in Ojai, California. The two have been engaged since December. According to People, Toth is quite the family man. The Legally Blonde actress’ children, Ava and Deacon, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe, took to her new husband early in the relationship. The 20-minute ceremony was preceded by a pre-wedding cocktail hour. An insider close to the couple stated that the new bride was very giddy and excited about the future.
Angelina Jolie with Vivienne, Knox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
If their life was like a sitcom, it’d be called “The Brangelina Bunch.” Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were out in New Orleans last weekend with their entire clan of kids, according to People. While things are busy on vacation with the family, the life of this celebrity family is becoming, as a source said, “organized chaos.” “Of course it’s wild when all the kids are there, and evening tends to be a bit chaotic with dinner and bedtime are both good with rules,” the source said. “[Pitt and Jolie] there are definitely consequences, like time-outs, for bad behavior, but for the most part the kids all get along.”
Both the engagement and the relationship are over for Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple just couldn’t make things work. The pair met in 2007 on the set of Jumper. They were engaged a year later and called it off in the summer of 2010. It seems like this on and off couple may officially be on the outs.
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his much-younger fiancée Crystal Harris were caught huddling close all night at the Playboy Golf Lingerie and Pajama Party at the Playboy Mansion in L.A. last week, according to People. The duo “looked smitten,” according to a source at the party with them. Hefner, the 85-year-old husband-to-be, also received a life-sized birthday card from Playboy Golf CEO Ajay Pathak.
