Doutzen Kroes and Sunnery James. Photo: GG/FameFlynet Pictures
Over the weekend, surrounded by 30 of their closest friends and family members, Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes and producer and DJ, Sunnery James were wed. According to The Hollywood Gossip, the couple were married “in a small, private ceremony in her Dutch hometown of Eastermar.” Pregnancy didn’t stop Doutzen Kroes from donning a dress created by Spanish designer Pronovias or taking a honeymoon “on an island just north of Madagascar.” They better enjoy their vacation, too; their baby boy is expected in January.
How can you plan a wedding with a baby on the way?
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Actress Hilary Duff and new husband Mike Comrie, center for the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team, may be in the middle of moving to a new home right now, but that’s not stopping the couple from planning for the holidays. Hilary Duff told People that she and Mike Comrie are expecting to be in Pittsburgh this Christmas, while both of their families will be in Los Angeles. “It’s going to be scary [to plan], but exciting,” said Hilary Duff, about the couple’s first married holiday together.What are ways to make your first holiday as a married couple special?
Baby Spice will be showing another baby bump soon! Spice Girl singer Emma Bunton, 34, recently announced her second pregnancy with longtime boyfriend Jade Jones via Twitter. “So our family grows, we are so excited to announce we’re having our second baby,” Emma Bunton wrote, according to Us Weekly. She and Jade Jones have one son, Beau, who is three-years-old and who seems to be excited about the news. Emma Bunton tweeted, “Beau’s wish for a brother or sister has come true!”
How can a couple tell when they’re ready for another baby?
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
It’s about time! People reports that Nick Lachey has finally popped the question to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo last week near a beach in California. Nick Lachey took to Twitter to confirm the happy news. He tweeted, “Hey all. If anyone’s heard the rumors of my engagement, they are absolutely true! Vanessa and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for all the love.” Nick Lachey, 36, and Vanessa Minnillo, 29, have been dating since 2006 and the bride-to-be has been recently needling her beau about marriage. Last year Vanessa Minnillo said, “Once again it looks as if I’m always the bridesmaid but never the bride.” Sounds like Nick Lachey got the hint when he sealed the deal with an Asscher-cut diamond flanked with trapezoids from Bader & Garrin, according to a source. This is Lachey’s second marriage, after divorcing from first wife Jessica Simpson in 2005.
Bridget Marquardt and Nicolas Carpenter. Photo: TwitPic
Former Girl Next Door Bridget Marquardt has a new reality television show in the works. What’s her only concern? Can she and boyfriend Nicolas Carpenter keep their relationship intact? She told RadarOnline, “It’s kind of fun to be able to share it with my boyfriend, but at the same time I have concerns with that as well…they always say that all these reality show couples end up breaking up and [have] lots of problems and stuff so I’m definitely listening to that and taking that into consideration. Maybe a formatted show is a better way to go.” Bridget Marquardt is excited about the show and is also thrilled with her post-playboy life. She and Nicolas Carpenter, a director, hope to “…do some more horror movies together where I’m producing and he’s directing and his brother is actually a writer so we kind of have a team here!”
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
After meeting on the set of the Lifetime movie Northern Lights last year, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian began an off-camera affair when they were both still married to other people. In a recent article in US Weekly, the country queen revealed that what happened with Eddie Cibrian is not who she is, but she refuses to live with regrets. “It happens every day to so many people,” said LeAnn Rimes. “And if I take away my album sales, my words … you have just another couple. You had two couples whose marriages didn’t work who really stumbled upon each other and fell in love.”
Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Photo: DS/DINO/JERC/Flynetpictures.com
After tying the knot in what has been a detailed four-day wedding celebration in India, Katy Perry still can’t stop talking about her husband, Russell Brand. Despite the provocative teasing good-girl image Katy Perry maintains in the public eye, she tells Harper’s Bazaar, “I always knew I wanted a great man of God. Someone who was going to be an inspiration for people and also be a lovely husband and father.” Wait, are we still talking about Russell Brand? Apparently so. Us Weeklyreports that Brand is a “deeply spiritual man and ideal dad material.” And what about the 10-year age gap? Katy Perry explains, “We’re at different places in our lives, but we can still grow together.” With a man that’s “though-provoking, articulate [and] a real advocate,” it looks like clear sailing for the newlywed couple — with a few laughs along the way.
Miley Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. Photo: AX/Flynetpictures.com
Could the reason for the split between Miley Cyrus’ parents be due to her mom, Tish, having an affair with rocker Bret Michaels? US Weekly‘s source seems to think so. The 17 year marriage between Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus is coming to an end as Billy Ray filed for divorce on October 27. Michaels was introduced to the Cyrus family back in February when he and teen sensation Miley Cyrus released the duet “Nothing to Lose.” Since then, Tish was spotted at Michaels’ February 28 show in Los Angeles. Although reps for both Tish and Michaels deny that there is nothing more than a professional relationship between the two, Billy Ray is seeking joint custody for his three minor children he has with his soon-to-be ex-wife.
It looks like Uncle Jesse may be getting ready to settle down (again). John Stamos, star of Full House and ex-husband of supermodel Rebecca Romijn, is taking the next big step with his longtime girlfriend. E! Online reports that Stamos and gal pal Leah Marsh have moved in together. “It really is that serious,” a friend of the couple says. The two have managed to keep their relationship out of the spotlight for almost three years, spotted only rarely while walking the red carpet together. Marsh owns a Pilates studio and runs a yoga space in Santa Monica.
What are the benefits of living together before marriage?
Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker. Photo: Koi Sojer / PR Photos
Niecy Nash is in love and wants the world to know it! The Style Network host told Peoplethat when it comes to planning her wedding, “The only thing I know I really want is to marry that guy.” “That guy” is electrical engineer fiancé, Jay Tucker. The one other wedding detail Nash has set is who she wants for her bridesmaids, including Sherri Sheperd from The View. Beyond that, Nash has a lot of planning to do. “Falling in love was easy,” she says. “Planning a wedding, not so much.”
What are some ways to avoid the stress of wedding planning?
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Erika Hymowitz Vujnovich
Chelsea Clinton/Marc Mezvinsky, Naomi Watts/Liev Schreiber, Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes and even Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie are among the numerous celebrity couples attempting to make an interfaith relationship work. While it’s nice to believe the old saying “love conquers all,” there are often many challenges an interfaith couple faces. Speaking from experience, I entered into an interfaith marriage five years ago. It has taken a tremendous amount of respect and understanding between me and my husband to make our relationship work and to be able to provide a stable foundation for our children.
ABC News says that one in three U.S. couples is in a religiously mixed marriage. However, back in June, the Chicago Family Law Blog highlighted the issue and cited data taken from a 2001 American Religious Identification Survey, which show couples in mixed-religion families were three times more likely to be divorced than those who were of the same faith. The New York Times also wrote on the issue this past summer, following the high-profile marriage of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Clinton, a Methodist and Mezvinsky, who is Jewish, pushed the issue of mixed marriage into the spotlight again.
Whether mixed-religion marriages are becoming the new norm or not, if you are in such a relationship and are questioning whether or not it can work, here are a few things to consider:
Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Actress Courteney Cox has finally spoken out about her pending divorce to husband and actor David Arquette, People has learned. During an interview for Australia’s TV Week, Cox said, “I don’t know what will happen, but this is not like we’re getting divorced…This is a separation and I think that takes a lot of courage. Whatever is supposed to happen will be the best thing for us.” At the same time, however, Cox admits that all is not well in the duo’s 11 year marriage. “Sometimes you just realize ‘Wow, we actually have grown apart,” she said. As far as her husband’s Howard Stern radio appearance, Cox seemed nonchalant about it, saying Arquette is a “kook” and an “entertainer.” And as Arquette went to Stern for support, Cox has been spending time with her bestie, Jennifer Aniston. “We just have fun, we laugh, we’re inseparable and it’s great.”
Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe. Photo: Fame Pictures
In the middle of a seemingly endless parade of celebrity breakups, it’s nice to hear some good news for a change! Us Weekly reports that a new couple may be in the works — apparently sparks were flying between Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe over the weekend. The two were reportedly spotted getting cozy at not one, but two Halloween parties! Seyfried, 24, and Phillippe, 36, chatted at Kate Hudson’s annual Halloween soiree and at a party hosted by CAA’s Todd Feldman in Beverly Hills. According to a witness at Hudson’s bash, Seyfried, who wore a dog costume, was acting “flirty” all night. “She was listening to [Phillippe] and talking close but no making out… She seemed intrigued by him.” Phillippe, who was dressed as Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi, was in “a good mood. He looked cute and was smiling a lot.” Although the two actors have yet to comment on their relationship status, when x17 recently asked Seyfried if they were a couple, she coyly answered, “You never know.”
Snooki and Jionni Lavalle. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
While the third season of the Jersey Shore is already looking to raise our eyebrows with the addition of another roommate, Deena Nicole Cortese, one guy who we won’t see shouting “T-Shirt Time!” is Snooki’s newest boyfriend, Jionni LaValle. While Snooki and her Jersey Shore cast mates have turned their 15 minutes of fame into consecutive seasons of their hit reality TV show, Jionni LaValle has other plans. When LaValle saw a photo taken of himself and Snooki in the tabloids, “he was less than thrilled.” Snooki tells People, “He said, ‘I don’t want to be in that world, because he’s trying to be a teacher and, you know, he just wants me to be me.” And it only gets better! Snooki reveals that LaValle and her father “are already tight,” having gained the sought-after seal of approval. With previous boyfriends looking to spill the details about their relationships to any available media outlet, LaValle doesn’t seem to care for the celebrity world. He’s just Snookin’ for love.Why is privacy important in a relationship?
John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Photo: MOB/Flynetpictures.com
By Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW, and author of The Complete Marriage Counselor
It sounds simplistic, but the primary key to a successful marriage, whether the couple are superstars or just plain folk, is for the pair to make each other a priority.
This advice is easy to say, of course, but hard to implement, especially when your every move is followed by Twitter, Facebook, 24/7 cable news, and paparazzi. In the case celebrity couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston, their union endured the scrutiny that arose after a blackmail attempt surrounding the death of their autistic son. No couple is immune from trauma and strife, but they must band together in the face of the trouble, instead of becoming separate camps. Travolta and Preston exhibited grace under unimaginable sorrow and pressure, and their union seemingly emerged stronger for the ordeal.
Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick with Mason Disick. Photo: Starmax / PRPhotos.com
Kourtney Kardashian’s beau Scott Disick is known for his temper, but as of last week, the new father seems to be making changes. Disick, 27, has frequently been caught badmouthing Kim Kardashian’s best pal, Spin Crowd star Jonathan Cheeban. At a country club in New Jersey last month, Disick was overheard “…talking sh** about [Cheeban] real bad,” revealed a source. Disick claimed that Cheeban would be nobody without him. The source assured RadarOnline, “Cheeban is a good guy and has turned the other cheek.” Despite their differences, the two seemed friendly at Ciara’s birthday bash in Manhattan. Says the source, “They seemed to be getting along great and even grabbed dinner together after the event.”How can you be friends with your partner’s pals?
While singer Katy Perry and comedian Russel Brand’s wedding may have been all about “no regrets, just love” — for neighbors not in attendance, it was anything but a “teenage dream.” The couple’s wedding at the Aman-i-Khas hotel in Rajasthan, India, last week was loud enough to draw noise complaints. The hotel, which is located next to a sacred tiger sanctuary, has been charged with violating the district’s laws against loud music after 10 p.m. Perry and Brand, who were free from any charges, have headed to the Maldives for their honeymoon, but managers of the hotel could face fines or jail time.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Photo: Oliver/Flynetpictures.com
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt graced the red carpet on Saturday in Las Vegas for Pure nightclub’s Halloween Haunt. Pratt dressed as an alien, while Montag opted for a gold mini-dress. Former Hills star Montag, who recently caused controversy by having ten plastic surgery procedures performed in a single day, told Us Weekly, “I’m good. I’m just trying to focus on other things, not focus so much on my body.” The couple, who have reunited after filing for divorce, are “…enjoying [their] relationship,” said Montag. “I had so much going on before, I didn’t have a chance to enjoy being a newlywed.”
If you get back together with an ex, what are some good ways to break the news?
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
As a result of her recent pregnancy, mommy-to-be, Mariah Carey’s style is bound to experience some changes. However, according to People, this high-heeled diva may be switching to flats as a result of husband, Nick Cannon’s request. “Basically, I got Mariah Carey, the high-heel queen, to put on some flats. And this is amazing. I’m going shoe shopping today, needless to say, to buy you some flat shoes,” Cannon announced to his wife. Carey, who is even know to travel in heels seems to be flattered by Cannon’s request that she wear flats while carrying their child.
When should you make decisions for your partner in a relationship?
Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. Photo: Teach/Moryc Welt/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kaitlyn Monteiro
With this year’s 2010 midterm elections coming to a close today, we aren’t seeing the celebrity star power that we witnessed in 2008. Make no mistake; it’s not the Presedential election but it’s still an important time to vote. According to experts, Hollywood is staying home this election period. Why the lack of star power now? Where’s Brad and Angelina? Demi and Ashton? Whether we like it or not, these famous folks can influence public opinion. If you and your partner are ready to vote but don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to politics, there are still ways that you can make a stance while maintaining a healthy relationship:
David Arquette and Courteney Cox. Photo: Mike/Fame Pictures
In the midst of their very public separation, Courteney Cox and David Arquette have vowed to make sure that daughter Coco, 6, remains their top priority, according to People. When the duo announced their separation last month, they insisted that they would remain dedicated parents. In fact, the two even planned to celebrate Halloween together with their daughter. “Sunday, yeah we go trick-or-treating,” Arquette said at a recent film screening. “Coco is going to be a bumblebee and Courteney is going to be a sunflower. I’ll put on a flower suit or something,” Arquette joked.After a split, how can you keep your child’s life normal?
Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey. Photo: Fame Pictures
It’s time to finally set the record straight: Mariah Carey is pregnant! People reports that after months of relentless media speculation, the 41-year-old singer has revealed that she and husband Nick Cannon, 30, are expecting. Carey told Access Hollywood, “It’s been a long journey. It’s been tough because I’ve been trying to hold on to a shred of privacy.” After Cannon joined his wife in the interview, the couple revealed that they were especially secretive about this pregnancy because of a miscarriage two years ago. Cannon said, “It strengthened our relationship so much … She handled it so well.” Cannon seemed ecstatic about the new baby, adding, “The greatest gift on earth is a child.”
When and how should you tell your mate about your pregnancy?
Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
In a surprising announcement, Hollywood proves that not everything is about award shows and after-parties. Citing “irreconcilable differences,” Miley Cyrus’ father, Billy Ray Cyrus, filed for divorce from wife Tish after 17 years of marriage. Like any couple that have contemplated and chosen divorce, they’ve attested, “As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our family. We are trying to work though some personal matters.” While they appreciate thoughts and prayers, the issue of custody has come up, and as Us Weekly states, “Billy Ray asks for shared custody of their three minor kids [Miley, Braison, and Noah], and for an equitable division of their marital assets.”
What are the most important factors to consider before deciding on divorce?
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos; Janet Mayer / PR Photos
It’s official: another cute celebrity couple has parted ways. Gossip Girl costars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley have gone their separate ways, Peoplehas learned. Reps for both of the actors have confirmed the split, even though the two were seen out in public together just last week in New York shopping for candles at Henri Bendel. While the real-life couple split just like their TV characters, unlike their Gossip Girl counter parts, the pair are remaining mum about the subject. A source says that there seemed “no sign of trouble” between the two while filming their hit show on set. Lively told Allure Magazine in an interview last month that she doesn’t comment on relationships. “My anonymity is something I treasure. Wanting to be an actor and wanting to be famous are different.” If only Dan and Serena felt the same.
What details in your relationship should you keep to yourself?
