Right now, it seems the internet is a buzz with the news of Jesse James and Kat Von D’s engagement.  I was fairly surprised at the intense debate their announcement fueled, but then I got to thinking about second chances and leaving the past in the past.  We all know what transpired between Jesse James and Sandra Bullock.  America’s sweetheart was left betrayed and left to adopt a son alone, so who wouldn’t be on her side?   Now there’s Jesse, the resident bad boy now starting a new life with Kat Von D, who is about as opposite from a Sandra Bullock type as you can get.  Same story, different couple.

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Jewel and Ty Murray have finally found out the sex of their baby.  It’s a boy! The couple is very excited to finally be able to get the ball rolling on decorating the nursery.  “We would have been happy either way, of course, but we are so excited to be having a little boy,” Jewel, 36, tells People.  Murray agrees, saying, “I have to admit, I was doing a little dance on our way out of the doctor’s office when we found out!”

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On the Sunday night premiere of Kourtney and Kim Take New York, viewers got an up-close and personal look at Kim Kardashian’s love life.  The one-minute clip shown on UsMagazine.com shows a playful Kim showing singer Kanye West the new Dash boutique located in the SoHo neighborhood in New York City.  Shortly after, West and Kim were caught having a giggly conversation about Las Vegas, and sister Kourtney explained.  “Kim is single now, and she is the most boy crazy girl I’ve ever seen.  She just loves to flirt.”

What are some flirting rules to keep in mind?

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Jessica Simpson isn’t shy about letting her fans in on the details to what she finds attractive in her fiance, Eric Johnson, according to UsMagazine.com.  In fact, Simpson tweeted on Saturday, “Saying my prayers before bedtime…Thank you Lord for blessing me with a Man that has the perfect Tush.”  This isn’t the first time Simpson has made a public declaration about her love and attraction to free agent Johnson.  The duo have been captured in the past locking lips in Italy as well as licking frosting off of each other’s faces.

Are physical attributes important in a partner?

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Will reporters ever stop asking George Clooney if he’s getting married?  Probably not, and according to People, Piers Morgan had a shot at asking last week when Clooney appeared on his CNN show, Piers Morgan Tonight.  “I hate to blow your whole news story, but I was married,” Clooney told Morgan.  Nick Clooney, George’s father, appeared on the show with his son and used his own 51-year marriage to George’s mom Nina as an example of why he should reconsider.  However, George, who was wed to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993, believes once is enough.  He added, “I’ve proven how good I was at it, and I just. … I’m allowed one.”

After divorce, should you give marriage another shot?

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By Krissy Dolor

With today’s crack-of-dawn announcement of the 83rd Academy Awards nominees, the Oscar race has officially begun!  This year’s big contender is The King’s Speech, leading the pack with 12 nominations.  True Grit comes in second, with 10.  Black Swan, The Social Network, The Fighter and Inception all received multiple Oscar nods as well, and like last year, there are 10 nominees for Best Picture.  But all I can think about are the celebrity couples that will dazzle us in their designer gowns and dapper suits.

While we have to wait until Sunday, Feb. 27 for the big day, here are the five celebrity couples that should strut their stuff on the red carpet:

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By Dawn Maslar, author of From Heartbreak to Heart’s Desire: Developing a Healthy GPS (Guy Picking System)

Just about everyone loves America’s sweetheart Sandra Bullock.  She showed such grace and charm winning the Golden Globe Award just months after filing for divorce following the devastating cheating scandal with ex-hubby Jesse James. Bullock maintained her dignity while her husband’s tawdry affairs were displayed on just about every magazine cover.  Most of us couldn’t image the pain she was going through.

Now the grocery store checkout lane is displaying Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in a rebound romance.  Bullock divorced Jesse James in June 2010, while Reynolds’ marriage with Scarlett Johansson just ended a few weeks ago.

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Singer Jason Mraz may have proposed to his fiancée, Tristan Prettyman, in December, but he doesn’t see a marriage in the new future, according to UsMagazine.com.  At Elton John’s Concert to Benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights, Mraz explained the reason for his long engagement.  “The wedding would be nice for our family, our friends, our community — our moms especially — and so it puts us in the fight,” said Mraz.  “We can’t get married until [gay] marriage is legal and equal…I think giving people the right to marry will be a huge movement in civil rights.”

What are some reasons to prolong your engagement?

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Joe Manganiello and fiancé Audra Marie won’t be leaving anyone out of their wedding festivities, including the entire cast of True Blood, according to People. Manganiello, who plays a werewolf on HBO’s hit vampire series, is engaged to model/actress Audra Marie.  After announcing his intentions to invite each True Blood cast member at the PGA Awards in Beverly Hills, he said, “I love them. They’re like my family.”  He also credits the show for making the wedding proposal possible, as he used his first check as a series regular to purchase a ring for his lovely bride-to-be.  With vampires and werewolves in the same room, this should be an interesting wedding.

Who should you invite to your wedding?

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As promised, here is the live broadcast of the 83rd Academy Awards nominations!  Visit us later for a full recap.  Enjoy!

Well folks, it’s awards season, and you know what that means: gawking at the uber-hot celebrity couples on the red carpet!  But before we get to that, a few (quite important) announcements still need to be made, like the nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards.  Lucky for you, Cupid will be streaming the broadcast live on our homepage tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30am PT/8:30am ET, with help from Livestream!

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Orlando Bloom is no longer the only man in the house!  According to People, Bloom and wife Miranda Kerr welcomed their son Flynn on January 6th.  “I gave birth to him naturally; without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labor, but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it.  I could not have done it without him,” the model said on her Kora Organics Web site on Tuesday.  “We are so happy and are enjoying our time together as a family.  He is our little ray of sunshine.  Thank you everyone for your beautiful well wishes and your lovely thoughts.”

How can you support each other during the birthing process?

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Kate Hudson may be three months pregnant, but she has no immediate plans to marry the father of her child, Muse musician Matt Bellamy, according to UsMagazine.com.  The actress, 31, has a previous child with rocker Chris Robinson; her son, Ryder, is now 6.  “[Hudson] wanted Ryder to have a sibling, and Matt happened to be her boyfriend,” explained a source.  “[Bellamy] went along with it.”

Should you marry the father of your child?

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It looks like Twilight lovers Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will be getting hot and heavy in the third installment of the popular sci-fi movies, according to Digital Spy.  The duo, who also spend quality time together as a couple off-screen, were caught in a compromising position in the most recently released photo from the film.  Pattinson and Stewart met on the set of the first installment of Twilight and have been keeping their relationship under wraps ever since.  Despite their professional partnership, the two seem to be in it for the long haul.Is it OK to work professionally with your partner?

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Angelina Jolie may not have won big at the Golden Globes this past Sunday, but she didn’t leave empty-handed!  At the end of the night, she still got to go home with her hunky mate, Brad Pitt.  As host Ricky Gervais brutally mocked Jolie’s nomination for The Tourist, the 35-year-old actress sat with her head resting on her man’s shoulder.  Then, according to UsMagazine.com, she was later seen sweetly fixing Pitt’s tie.  Although Jolie didn’t get an award, her partner’s reassuring consolation certainly won her heart!

What are subtle ways to show you care in public?

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It’s wedding bells for one of the most controversial couples in Hollywood: Jesse James and Kat Von D have announced their engagement.  James and now ex-wife Sandra Bullock split in June after news of his multiple affairs surfaced.  The motorcycle mogul, who began dating Kat Von D shortly after the divorce, professed his love for his fiancee to People.  “You know sometimes the public and press gets it wrong.  This is one of those times.  2010 was actually the best year of my life because I fell in love with my best friend.  An amazing woman who stood behind me when the world turned their backs.”

How do you know when someone is truly committed?

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Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWOWW” Farley is catching some heat in response to her new relationship advice book called, The Rules According To JWOWW, according to RadarOnline. Her ex-boyfriend, Tom Lippolis, is anything but supportive of her newest endeavor, as he calls her book “laughable.”  “How could she write a book about dating when she’s done nothing but cheat on her boyfriend on national television?” Lippolis asks. Although Lippolis and JWOWW were the only couple to last through more than one season, that ended during season 3 of the hit reality show when Lippolis saw a picture of his girlfriend kissing tattooed trucker, Roger Williams.  “If her dating book is about infidelity, disrespect, and/or lack of self-respect in a relationship then I think it will do well, definitely her expertise!” says Lippolis.

Who should you trust to give you reliable relationship advice?

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Maybe you’ve never been to rehab and maybe you’ve never been accused of assault while in aforementioned rehab, but you must know what it’s like to be in over your head.  You know what it’s like to nearly have a panic attack when things are going wrong.  We’ve all made mistakes, and we’ve all grimaced at the fact that life is not turning out the way we wanted.  Once you reach that point of regret and self-awareness, you’ll hopefully come to one solid conclusion: before you can move on to your next relationship, you must work on yourself.

But how do you do it?  There’s no internal switch that makes you focus on personal development.  You have to find the motivation within yourself!  Perhaps your inspiration comes from the desire to be with someone special, but many of us aren’t in the right place to meet that person, yet.  If you don’t have your most basic issues analyzed and set on the road to recovery, then how do you expect any relationship (romantic, friendly, or familial) to work out?  Self-improvement–a relationship with yourself–must come before all others.

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After a nasty split from wife Tammy Lynn Michaels last year, Melissa Etheridge has entered the dating world again – with her best friend.  Etheridge began dating Nurse Jackie creator Linda Wallem three months after the breakup.  A friend of the couple tells People, “Melissa and Linda have been best friends for over 10 years,” adding that Linda was “best man” at Melissa’s wedding to Tammy in 2003.  The new couple, who share the same birthday and turn 50 in May, “are in a committed relationship. They’re happy,” says the pal.

Should you risk losing a friendship by taking it to the next level?

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Actress Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban welcomed the arrival of their surrogate daughter, Faith Margaret, on December 28th.  Their newborn is the second daughter to join the family, along with two-year-old Sunday Rose.  The couple kept the surrogate process secret from reporters until recently, when they issued statements to UsMagazine.com.  “Our family is truly blessed, and just so thankful, to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret,” said Kidman.  “No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier.”

How should you welcome your surrogate child?

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Apparently, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are not “lovahs,” at least according to Bullock’s interview with Al Roker in an interview earlier this week.  The actors have been close friends for 10 years, but at this time in her life the only man Bullock looks forward to seeing at the end of her day is her son, Louis, according to People.   “I think there will be a collective sigh amongst women across the united States when I say he’s not my lovah,” she said.

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America’s sweetheart Jennifer Aniston reveals that she doesn’t understand the ABC show that took our nation full of hopeless romantics by storm.  According to People, Aniston tells Allure, “You know what I find fascinating? The Bachelor.  I was mesmerized by how these girls, they meet this guy, they have three dates together or something, and they’re weeping as though they’ve just lost the love of their life.  I don’t understand that.”  While Aniston may not believe in leaving her love life up to a rose ceremony, one thing the star does say she believes in is “friendship and fun.”

Is it possible to fall in love quickly?

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The Fighter actor Christian Bale had a lot to say after winning Best Supporting Actor at the Critic’s Choice Movie Awards.  Most memorably, he took time to praise his wife of nearly 11 years, Sibi Blazic, reports People.  “I get choked up about that stuff,” Bale explained while tearing up.  “It’s everything because I truly believe you can’t celebrate [success] without having your partner with you.”  Bale appreciates his wife’s steadfast and loyal personality.  “Making movies takes so much time,” said the actor.  “It’s not just the time when you’re filming. The character is born long before the first day of shooting and so [my wife] had to be married to so many different characters over our marriage.  I know that it truly would be impossible to do it without her.”

What are ways to celebrate success with your partner?

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After they were spotted sitting together courtside at a Knicks-Spurs game, rumors about actress Chloe Sevigny and Jersey Shore’s Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio were an item.  When asked by Interview magazine about the possibility of dating Pauly D, the Big Love star called the idea “hilarious,” reports People.  Sevigny added, “That would be the weirdest couple in the world.  It would be like the apocalypse.  We represent extremes, in opposite directions. So for us two to come together, it would be a very strange meeting of the minds or colliding of two worlds.”

Is it true that opposites attract?

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