Melissa Rycroft and Tye Strickland. Photo: Crockett/Tubbs/Flynetpictures.com
It’s a girl for Bachelor alum Melissa Rycroft Strickland, reports People. She and husband Tye Strickland welcomed daughter Ava Grace Strickland on Wednesday afternoon. Rycroft, who dumped Jason Mesnick after accepting a proposal on the Bachelor, married Strickland in December 2009. Ava Grace, the first child for both, weighed in at 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was born in Dallas, Texas. Rycroft’s reaction? “Everything is wonderful and life is exactly as it should be.”
How do you keep hope after a relationship ends badly?
Elycia Turnbow and Frankie Muniz. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Police were called to former Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz’s house after a fight with his girlfriend turned serious, according to People. His publicist girlfriend, Elycia Turnbow, told police that Muniz put a handgun to his head “possibly with [the] intent of committing suicide.” The actor’s rep countered, saying, “A gun played no part in the argument and was voluntarily given to the police for safekeeping… He was not suicidal.” Ironically, Muniz was the one who called police to the residence, complaining that Turnbow was “throwing things and hitting [him].”
What are some ways to keep fights from escalating?
Actor Liam Neeson opens up about wife Natasha Richardson’s tragic death in March’s issue of Esquire, according to People. Neeson, who lost Richardson nearly two years ago in a skiing accident, is still stricken with grief from time to time. “You can’t prepare for it. You think you’re gonna cry and get it over with. You make those plans, but they never work,” Neeson says. He attributes distractions as a way to avoid depression, even going so far as to say he would “run away to work.”
What makes people runaway when faced with a difficult situation?
If you’ve read my blog, you know that I popped my sexting cherry this year. I found sexting to be flirty, scandalous and fun, but I also found it to be a bit dangerous. If I took a picture of myself and sent it, would he show it to his friends? Could it end up on the Internet? What if I go missing on a hike and that’s the last picture they have of me to show on the 6 o’ clock news? In this new age of technology, is sexting just another step in the dating world or is it the new way to cheat (and think you’re not going to get caught)?
Several celebrities have jumped on the sexting and technology train this year, too. Couples like Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore and Lamar Odom and Khole Kardashian have been publicly showing their love for each other over Twitter. But, sexting is different. It’s meant for the two people who are involved and not the rest of the world. Unfortunately, because cell phone records are not as private as we sometimes would like to believe, some celebrities have gotten into some serious scandals in less than 30 seconds, 10 words and the press of the “send” button.
Camille Grammer: Oh, fine, thanks. It’s a really crazy time in my life.
Why? What’s going on? Describe your week.
Well, you know, my divorce is finalized. There’s a lot going on.
How does that feel?
How does that feel? Bittersweet. I’m sad for what we had–we were together for 14 years–but you know, I don’t regret his happiness. He’s moved on, and I’m moving on also.
Now that the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has aired, and you’re interacting with a public who knows you, or has a strong impression of what they think is you, do you regret having done it?
Well, after the first few episodes, yeah, of course I did. I didn’t think that it was an accurate portrayal of myself.
Because they cut out stuff that made you look more sympathetic?
Absolutely. They didn’t show a rounded-out sense of who I am as a person.
And then once you realized what was happening in your marriage, what stopped you from just turning to the cameras and saying, “Get the f**k out of my house. I need to deal with this right now?”
I wish I could have, but I had an obligation to finish the show. I don’t know if I can say this, but I quit at one point. I did. Because it was too much. I didn’t know how much I could expose at the time. I was holding a lot back because I had known for a while that things were not right between my husband and I. So it’s very difficult filming a reality show while you’re going through this process, and hurt, and devastation. Continue reading →
Are you trying to keep the spark alive in your relationship? Try lazy lingerie! Former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel kept the romantic sparks in her relationship alive this Valentine’s Day with the help of just that. “You have to make an effort … I actually have a line coming out which is Skinny Girl Smoothers and shapers and they include lazy lingerie. Because it’s something you wear under a blazer or sweater and then you take off the sweater, and now you have lingerie!” she said in an interview on RadarOnline. Frankel also spilled more secrets on how she and her husband, Jason Hoppy, keep the sparks alive in their marriage. “We do date night once a week. We switch off on who chooses the surprise place we’re going to go and we usually pick some hip place so we can still feel like we’re cool…”
What are some ways to keep the spark alive in your relationship?
Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy. Photo: Fame Pictures
At the Grammys, Muse’s lead singer Matt Bellamy was a winner in more ways than one. When the band accepted the Grammy for Best Rock Album on Sunday night, he seized the opportunity to gush about his girlfriend, Kate Hudson, in a very public way. UsMagazine.comreports that Bellamy, 32, ended his band’s acceptance speech by thanking his “beautiful pregnant girlfriend.” Hudson was present at the show, but didn’t walk the red carpet. The 31-year-old actress, who has a 7-year-old son with ex-husband Chris Robinson, has said that she doesn’t think she will get married again.
What are ways to thank your partner for being there for you?
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: ME/LAQ/Flynetpictures.com
Recently engaged couple LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian did not plan for an overly romantic Valentine’s Day, reports UsMagazine.com. At Sunday’s Grammy Awards, the couple laughed and jokingly asked reporters, “Is [Valentine’s Day]tomorrow?” Rimes butted in and further explained, “We have his boys [Mason, 7, and Jake, 3] on Valentine’s Day. So we are literally going to play Wii with some friends and eat pizza, which is better than anything else we could be doing.”
Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: Flynet UK/FameFlynet Pictures
As of Monday, Prince Harry will officially be the best man at the wedding of the year. Prince William and fiancée Kate Middleton have announced their wedding party and have each chosen their siblings to be best man and maid of honor. According to People, the rest of Middleton’s bridal party will truly be a treat for everyone watching. Included are Lady Louise Windsor and Margarita Armstrong-Jones.
How do you decide who will be your best man/maid(en) of honor?
Despite his recent split with Carey Mulligan, Shia LaBeouf seems to have rebounded nicely. He was recently spotted holding hands with a new gal pal, who an insider identified as Karolyn Pho. According to UsMagazine.com, Pho is a stylist. Even though LaBeouf seems to waste no time jumping from relationship to relationship, he insists he’s no ladies’ man. He told Details, “I’m not great with women, dude. I’m not a closer. I can chat all night long, but I’m not the guy who goes, ‘Okay, back to my room.'”
Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
Proving that their split is amicable, Ashley Simpson and Pete Wentz met for lunch Monday and brought along their son, Bronx. According to a source, being good parents is their main priority right now. “They’re both focused on making this transition as easy as possible for him.” The duo announced last week that they would be going their separate ways, reports People. Pals say that the pair simply grew apart due to marrying too young and not having enough time to spend together.
How do you cut out time from a busy schedule to spend with your partner?
As a television personality and former “Girl Next Door,” men often think they know me personally. But just because I’m accessible, that doesn’t mean I’m obtainable!
The truth is, while having men pay attention to you when you’re out at dinner or at a club is flattering, the constant flood of cheap lines and cheaper cologne can quickly ruin an evening.
So what’s a guy to do when he wants to land the girl of his dreams? Drop the posturing and player image, listen to what the woman has to say, and take…it…slow. In order to get things rolling in the right direction, I’ve come up with several apps currently available at Appitalism.com that are certain to take your dating skills to a new level:
Katy Perry and Russell Brand. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
After keeping her wedding details at top secret status leading up to the lavish ceremony in India, Katy Perry has shared some glimpses into her special day with the public. As she sang one of her popular songs, “Not Like the Movies” while sitting on a swing high above the Grammy’s audience, her wedding video played in the background, reportsUsMagazine.com. Images of the ring exchange and kiss between her and now-husband Russell Brand were projected on a curtain directly behind the singer. Talk about a grand gesture!
Though the rumors about Jennifer Aniston adopting have finally died down, she’s having a hard time killing the biggest rumor out there. “That I’m unhappy,” the actress tells People. The actress insists, “I’m really happy. Really!” Between the rumors of Jennifer dating, adopting a child and getting a dog, she just can’t catch a break! “I think people honestly just want to see me as a mom and married and barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen,” the actress says. “I just want to say, ‘Everybody, relax! It’s going to happen.’ ” But the star is in no rush. For now, she’s busy promoting her new fragrance and her romantic comedy Just Go with It, which hits theaters today.
Brad Womack is no rookie when it comes to proposing. This season’s eligible bachelor has, according to ex-girlfriend Laurel Kagay in an UsMagazine.comarticle, proposed to her countless times. Kagay said the most recent proposal was just weeks before he left to film this season’s show. “Even when we weren’t together, he would say how much he loved me and was going to marry me,” she said. While filming, Kagay said Womack would send her emails. “I’m sure the girl he picked would want to know that he was proposing to another woman right before he started taping the show,” she said. “I would want to know.”
How do you know when your partner’s heart is in the right place?
Olivia Wilde and Tao Ruspoli. Photo: Boaz/Worm/Flynetpictures.com
House star Olivia Wilde and her husband, Italian prince Tao Ruspoli, have decided to end their marriage, reports People. The couple, who eloped together when Wilde was only 18, were together for eight years. “They have been living apart for quite some time to make their relationship work,” reveals an insider.
Even a prince needs a bachelor party. But who will help plan the celebration for Prince William’s last night of freedom before he weds Kate Middleton on April 29? People reports that Guy Pelly, 29, a friend of Princes William and Harry for nearly two decades, will take on the daunting task. And Pelly, who recently opened the London nightclub Public, is the perfect man for the job, according to royal expert Katie Nicholl. “Guy is very much the life of the party, but he is also fiercely loyal and protective of the princes,” Nicholl told the New York Times. “There is a lot of history there.” For now, Pelly is keeping details about the party secret, although there are rumors that the bash could be in South Africa, where Pelly and the princes have raced motorcycles together.
What are some “out of the box” ideas for a bachelor or bachelorette party?
Steve Harvey and Mary Harvey. Photo: Dean Kirkland / PR Photos
Steve Harvey was recently forced to ask a judge to temporarily lift a gag order from his 2005 divorce after rumors his ex-wife, Mary Harvey, were spreading got out of control, according to UsMagazine.com. The former Mrs. Steve Harvey claimed that the comic cheated on her with his current wife, Marjorie Bridges, and left her both homeless and penniless. Her accusations could not be further from the truth. As stated in court documents, Mary Harvey received $40,000 a month from 2005-2009. She was also awarded three houses and the reason for the divorce were on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
Are Prince Harry and his ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, back together? The former couple was spotted together in London on Saturday night in a private members club. According to People, the couple was seen at 4 a.m. climbing “into the trunk of a Jaguar to make a discreet getaway.” So, what do you guys think? Are they really back together or is this just a fling for now so that Prince Harry will have a date for his brother’s wedding?
Who should you bring to a family member’s wedding?
Eduardo Cruz and Eva Longoria. Photo: Gangster#1/Silvano/Flynetpictures.com
Just one week after finalizing her divorce with Tony Parker, Eva Longoria finally went public with her new boyfriend, Eduardo Cruz. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because Longoria’s new flame is none other than actress Penelope Cruz’s younger brother. According to RadarOnline, the couple were were first spotted together in October at her restaurant, Beso, followed by a few other encounters in December and January. While it was clear that those encounters were meant to be a secret, the pair seemed open on Saturday while sailing on a luxury yacht in Miami.
Should you keep your new relationship under wraps?
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. Photo: Brian Flannery/FlynetPictures.com
Despite the sex appeal caused by Kim Kardashian’s enticing Super Bowl Sketchers commercial, her boyfriend Kris Humphries was not at all envious. According to Digital Spy, Kardashian says Humphries is “not a jealous person at all.” The commercial, which aired during the fourth quarter Sunday, showed Kardashian moving provocatively with a shirtless, male trainer.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Photographic evidence of rumored couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez has officially been captured, according toUsMagazine.com. While the rest of the country tuned in to Super Bowl XLV, Gomez and Bieber kept a low profile in Santa Monica, California. The rumored duo were hanging out by the pier when a paparazzo snapped a photo of them holding hands. According to sources, the pair “giggled” at being caught on film. While the two have been trying to keep their relationship under wraps, photographs of them getting close on a yacht in the Caribbean were taken on New Year’s.
When should you come clean about a long-rumored romance?
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
It looks like Zac Efron is finally over Vanessa Hudgens, despite a brief rumored reconciliation. People reports that Efron, 23, accompanied actress Teresa Palmer, 24, to a screening of her movie Take Me Home Tonight. The twosome then continued their night out at Voyeur nightclub in West Hollywood where, “Zac chatted with Teresa for awhile,” says a source. “She leaned in close so she could hear over the music [while Zac was] smiling and slightly flirting with her.” Efron and Hudgens, 22, ended their four-year relationship in December.
Online dating tips. Photo: dolgachov / Bigstock.com
By Julie Spira, online dating expert and the bestselling author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating
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February may be the shortest month of the year, but for those anticipating Valentine’s Day, it’s critical to ramp up your online dating search. There’s no quicker way to find a date on the Internet than by starting with a cyber face-lift of your existing dating profile.
With more than 116 million members worldwide viewing online dating sites, the odds are in your favor that you’ll be able to snag a date by Valentine’s Day with these tips:
