Bret Michaels, Kristi Gibson and Kids. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Bret Michaels has finally found his rock of love. According to People, after dating on and off for 16 years, Michaels proposed to girlfriend, Kristi Gibson on the finale of his VH1 reality show, Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It — and she said yes! With two daughters, Raine, 10, and Jorja, 5, and Michael’s brain hemorrhage in April, the happy couple have faced years by each other’s sides. While proposing, Bret Michaels declared, “I love you, and you’ve been unbelievably a big part of my life…I know we love and respect each other, and I hope that we can find that inner love that we have forever.”
What are creative ways to propose for everyone to see?
Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. Photo: BRJ/Fame Pictures
It looks like there’s far from trouble in paradise with Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. The accomplished actress and Yankee’s third-baseman are on vacation in Mexico with his kids Natasha and Ella. According to RadarOnline, this is the second time this month that the inseperable couple have been found on the Mexican beaches. The two haven’t even been together for a year, and already the four of them seem like a one happy family!
What are ways to bond with your partner’s children?
Shania Twain is once again feeling like a woman, according to People. After going through a painful divorce in 2008, the country singer is now happily engaged to Swiss executive Frédéric Thiébaud, and she has a three-carat diamond ring to prove it. Ironically, their relationship began when Twain’s ex-husband, music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, left her for her now fiancé’s former wife, Marie-Anne. It looks like these two couples pulled a switch, but everyone involved seems happy with the results. According to a close source, “Shania and Fred are a couple that fit together.”
Jay and Allison DeMarcus. Photo: ER/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Country singer and Rascal Flatts member Jay DeMarcus has officially joined the “dad club,” according to People. He and wife Allison DeMarcus, a former Miss Tennessee and CMT personality, welcomed their first child, daughter Madeline Leigh DeMarcus on Saturday. He joins bandmates Joe Don Rooney and Gary LeVox in the world of parenthood. In fact, LeVox had a word of advice for the new dad: “Gary told me to strap in and hold on for the wildest ride of my life,” said DeMarcus. “I didn’t get much sleep last night. I kept waking up and thinking ‘Oh my gosh, I’m a father!”
How does the relationship with your partner change after a baby?
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Fame Pictures
Who says you can’t be friends with your ex? Recently divorced Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson announced right after their split that they wanted to remain kind with each other. Well, they stayed true to that commitment last Friday! The ex-celebrity couple was seen sharing a “friendly meal” at Blue Ribbon in New York, and sources tell Peoplethat they were “smiling and laughing the whole time.” The pair grew apart because of their demanding schedules, but they’re not giving up on friendship!To what degree should you remain friendly with your ex-partner?
His Facebook status makes it legit: Levi Johnston is “in a relationship.” Bristol Palin’s ex-fiance is dating Sunny Oglesby, an Oregon native currently residing in Johnston’s hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. The question on everyone’s mind is, what does his Dancing With the Stars alum ex think? According to Us Weekly, Palin is happy about this newest development. “I have to be happy for Levi’s new relationship,” she says. “Because it sounds like his new girlfriend is influencing him to want to actually spend time with Tripp.”
How do you know if your partner is a good influence?
Julianna Marguiles and Keith Lieberthal. Photo: Teach/Flynetpictures.com
The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies has kissed her share of desirable Hollywood men throughout her career. The list includes hunks such as Chris Noth, George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan and Matthew McConaughey. According to People, however, her husband, New York lawyer Keith Lieberthal, has nothing to worry about. As Julianna Margulies revealed, none of her on-screen escapades compare to her real life leading man. “My husband is very secure in himself. He knows he has nothing to worry about. To me, none of them compare to him — he’s really rather yummy.”
Are celebrity crushes OK to have while you’re in a relationship?
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Becoming a princess doesn’t happen overnight. After announcing a royal engagement, Prince William assured the public that “he wanted to learn from lessons done in the past to give [Kate Middleton] the best chance to settle in and to see what happens on the other side.” Middleton believes, “William’s a great teacher, so he’ll be up to help me.” It was evident Middleton was practicing her royal etiquette, accompanying Prince William to a cancer charity event in Norfolk, England, according to People. A royal source confirms, “Between now and the wedding there will be occasions when Catherine does shadow Prince William, to learn the ropes and see how things go.”
How do you prepare your partner to handle your career?
Denise Richards and Nikki Sixx. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos; Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Talk about picking the same kind of men. People reports that Denise Richards admitted she had “gone on a couple dates” with rocker and radio host Nikki Sixx, 52. Richards, 39, has had her share of experience with bad boys, including a complicated marriage to Charlie Sheen and a relationship with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. With her new bad boy, who recently broke up with Kat Von D, Richards admits, “The God’s honest truth is we’re taking it very slowly.”Why are women attracted to bad boys?
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
Actress Vanessa Hudgens is not too distressed over her recent breakup with boyfriend of four years, Zac Efron. The actress spent Saturday night at Pure Night Club in Las Vegas, celebrating her 22nd birthday with BFFs Brittany Snow and Ashley Tisdale. When asked about her current relationship with Efron, the young actress told People, “We’re good.”How do you stay on good terms with your ex-partner?
Lo Bosworth and Scott Hochstadt. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
It’s the end of the line for another Hollywood couple. According to People, former Hills star Lo Bosworth and her boyfriend of two years, Scott Hochstadt, have decided to call it quits. A source close to the couple says, “They realized they are in different places in their lives. The timing was just off. The breakup is hard for both of them, but it’s the most realistic thing at this point.” Hochstadt and Bosworth had been living together, and Hochstad was supposedly planning on proposing before the two decided to end things.
How do you know if the timing is right for a relationship?
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift’s budding romance may be partially thanks to Gwyneth Paltrow, reports Us Weekly. Paltrow hosted a private dinner party for Swift and Gyllenhaal during their quiet trip to London on November 13th. “Jake and Taylor were driven from the Dorchester hotel to Gwyneth and Chris Martin’s house in Primrose Hill for dinner,” explained an insider. “Gwyneth seems to have played a role in their relationship.” When asked about the dinner party, Paltrow replied playfully, “I’ve just known Jake for a long time and he’s a great guy, and Chris has a friendship with Taylor.” Paltrow’s matchmaking seems to have paid off, for over Thanksgiving Swift and Gyllenhaal had many a coffee date.Who should be your matchmaker?
I get emails all the time asking me, “You live in Hollywood. You must meet famous people, right?” Let me tell you a little bit about the way I think about famous people.
I don’t see them; I see dead people. Oops! That’s the wrong movie. That’s from “The Sixth Sense.” I really don’t see famous people. I mean, I do see them, but people have to point them out to me.
A few months ago when I was walking down the street with my black Labrador, Daphne, this cute blond was walking towards me with three other black dogs. She said, “Look at all the black dogs!”
I thought, ‘Wow, she’s observant. She is flirting with me.’ So I said, “Look at those three dogs! Are they yours?” The cute blond said “No, I’m working at the rescue place today.”
The blond was wearing a sweatshirt, tennis shoes and a pair of jeans. She had no makeup on, and she had her hair pulled back. She looked really cute. The voice sounded really familiar. The face looked familiar. The only thing missing was E.T. What I realized then was that I was standing face-to-face flirting with Drew Barrymore.
TV personalities Bill and Giuliana Rancic will be ringing in the new year on top of the Nivea Kiss platform in Times Square. The celebrity couple also helped Beiersdorf’s Nivea beauty brand launch the “Kiss the One You Love Contest” on Facebook, which invites couples to share their love stories for a chance to win a trip to New York City to join the Rancics for Nivea’s third annual celebration. This year, no lip will be left unattended, as Nivea will touch the lips of many people with “A Kiss of Smoothness.”
The Jersey Shore empire is once again expanding. According to iVillage, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley is now doing her part to advise the ladies on love with the release of her new book, The Rules According to JWOWW. The book contains her self-proclaimed shore-tested secrets to landing a “mint” guy. For those looking to “smoosh” or to find true love, JWOWW just may hold to secrets to success. The reality star describes her debut book as “empowering advice for a new generation of self-assured women.”
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Fame Pictures
Another prized Hollywood couple has decided to call it quits. Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson have officially separated with the intent to divorce, according to People. In a joint statement they say, “After long and careful consideration on both our parts, we’ve decided to end our marriage. We entered our relationship with love, and it’s with love and kindness we leave it. While privacy isn’t expected, it’s certainly appreciated.” Although the pair were just seen out in NYC together last month, a source close to the situation says that it was Johansson who initiated the split. The two wed in 2008 in a private ceremony in Reynold’s hometown of Vancouver.
Blake Lively and Ryan Gosling. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos; Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photo
Rumors have been swirling, but it’s still unclear if Blake Lively and Ryan Gosling are a couple. The two were seen getting close at Gosling’s Blue Valentine premiere after-party, reports People, but they have not confirmed a relationship yet. “[Blake is] an incredible actress; she’s a good friend,” said Gosling. Despite the uncertainty, Blake Lively’s Gossip Girl costar and on-screen mom, Kelly Rutherford, approves. “It’d be great [if they were dating],” said Rutherford. “Blake’s an amazing person. She’s so gorgeous. He’s a lucky man if they are!”
Is it important that your friends approve of your partner?
Leighton Meester. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Leighton Meester has high hopes for true love. According to People, the Gossip Girl star is looking for the kind of relationship that her character on the show, Blair, shares with onscreen love, Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick). “Because the way they love each other is very real, and not for the sake of being dramatic,” says Meester. Though 24 and single, the accomplished actress is far from giving up. “It’s okay if you don’t find him and you’re 24. You can find it someday.”
David Lauren and Lauren Bush. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos
Another high-profile engagement was announced this week, reports NYPost.com. David Lauren, son of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, proposed to Lauren Bush, niece of the former president, last Friday. David Lauren proposed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the place where the two first met six years ago. “David told Lauren that he was taking her to see an exhibit, then got down on one knee,” explained a source. “He had a beautiful ring ready. It was a total surprise to her, and they are both so happy.”
What do you do if your fiancé’s last name doesn’t flow with your first name?
David Good got a bad rap when he appeared on The Bachelorette: Season 5 (Jillian Harris’ Season) in 2009. Most infamous for his altercation with former contestant Juan Barbieri and the negative way he used the phrase ‘Man Code’, Good had the opportunity to redeem himself earlier this year on the all-star, spin-off competition Bachelor Pad. Not only did Good surface from the show as the house favorite (and leader), he won the grand prize of $250,000 with partner Natalie Getz. Now, the 29-year-old first-time author is using a portion of his winnings to set the record straight about the true meaning of “Man Code” in his new book, The Man Code: A Woman’s Guide to Cracking the Tough Guy.
Good gave Cupid a view of his softer side, while opening up about his country boy roots in West Alexandria, Ohio, and the importance of bringing back more of what he calls the “John Wayne” types. Of course the interview wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t ask about his relationship status, too. So, here’s what he had to say:
David Charvet and Brooke Burke. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
What’s the secret to keeping the romance alive in your relationship? According to Brooke Burke, exercising regularly is a big part of it, reports People. The Dancing with the Stars host told Shape magazine, “First, you need to be healthy … That means exercising to relieve stress and build energy.” Even with four kids at home, the 39-year-old former model and her partner David Charvet, also 39, still make time for each other. “Sometimes we’re so tired, it’s just a glass of wine and a good night’s sleep. But the point is that we’re making a commitment to each other and saying, ‘We love the kids, but we matter too.’ “
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
Just like the end of the High School Musical saga, so ends the famous relationship that grew from it. After three years and multiple duets, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens are calling it quits, according to Us Weekly. A source explains, saying, “They have been together for so long. It just ran its course. They are still talking and still friends. There’s no drama. No one cheated. They just grew up.” Some good things really do come to an end.
How do you tell when a relationship’s run it’s course?
We know how effective media is in shaping our perspective and even our values, including our self-image. We know that being bombarded with images of beautiful men and women molds our vision of attractiveness. As we mature, we know it’s fantasy, and that even Hollywood beauties don’t look that stunning without professional hair, make-up, wardrobe and lighting.
By now, you’ve probably seen the Dove video called “Evolution.” It shows how an attractive woman morphs into a fabulous knockout through professional hair, make-up, lighting, and yes, even Photoshop.
How do these unrealistic images affect your dating life?
Dashing through the snow, Jon Gosselin brought his new girlfriend along as he and his eight kids picked out their Christmas tree this past weekend. Despite negative criticisms earlier this year, Gosselin has seemed to settle down a bit, and he and Ross are looking forward to making the holidays this year about the kids. Although Gosselin doesn’t have a huge amount of money to spend on presents for his kids this year, a source told RadarOnline, “He wants to get them gifts that mean something and that tap into their interests.”
What are affordable yet romantic gifts for your partner?
