Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov. Photo: Bernadette Giacomazzo/PR Photos
By Louisa Gonzales
Johnny Weir and soon-to-be ex-husband Victor Voronov recently settled their custody battle over their family dog. According to TMZ, during their divorce proceedings, Voronov filed papers to request that their dog Tëma be returned to him. The Olympic figure skater believed that the dog rightfully belongs with him because he was allegedly a “make-up gift.” He says he was also the one who trained and took care of the dog. For now, they have agreed to joint custody. Additionally, Voronov is seeking financial support from Weir because, according to his attorney, he gave up everything to be with him, including his career.
Kiptyn Locke and Tenley Molzahn. Photo: Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos
By Louisa Gonzales
Looks like former Bachelor Pad stars, Tenley Molzahn and Kiptyn Locke have reunited and couldn’t be happier. The couple first met and got together on the show after being runner-ups on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, respectively, but broke up last year. Now fast-forward to now the reality stars have rekindled their flames, and according to People, have been back on “for several months now”. What helped the two stars reconnect? Reportedly being out of the public eye has benefited their relationship and allowed the lovers to focus on the future. The pair’s latest romantic outing was on Valentine’s Day, out of the spotlight at Hotel Del Cornado in San Diego, where Locke surprised Molzahn with a gondola ride and together they oversaw the sunrise and rising of the moon. The T.V. sweethearts are excited for their second chance and Molzahn confesses marriage could be on the horizon for the two lovebirds.
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Mother and children. Photo: Anna Omelchenko / Bigstock.com
By April Littleton
Being a single parent has its challenges – especially when it comes to dating. When you’re raising children on your own or co-parenting, getting back into the dating pool is hard. You’re not sure how your kids will adapt to someone new hanging around. Plus, is it even worth it to try to give your heart to someone else? Cupid has some tips:
Dimitri Charalambopoulos and Camille Grammer. Photo: ER/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
According to People, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has been granted a permanent restraining order against ex-boyfriend Dimitri Charalambopoulos. He allegedly assaulted Grammer in a Houston hotel room after she went a hysterectomy for endometrial cancer.
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Ashley Benson and Ryan Good. Photo: API/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, Ashley Benson and former flame Ryan Good might be dating again. The pair were seen together Friday, Dec. 20. at the Boom Boom Room in New York City. “Ryan and Ashley were kissing each other all night,” an insider said.
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Photo: Marco Sagliocco / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Brittany Stubbs
Jealousy might be in the air for Justin Bieber’s ex Selena Gomez. In the superstar’s latest music video “All That Matters,” Cailin Russo stars as the object of Bieber’s obsession. He later posted a picture of the blonde babe kissing him on the cheek. According to UsMagazine.com, Gomez recently posted a picture of herself on Instagram with a caption that said, “I thought he only liked the Latina category. Smh… #nomakeup #hatewhengirlssaythat,” and Bieber’s latest crush is convinced this was directed towards her. “It was clearly directed at him with me in the video, but like I said I was just doing my job,” Russo shares in a recent interview with Cosmopolitan. “Selena is a superstar and I’m just a girl in a video. She’s his ex, and I’m sure they still have feelings for each other.”
Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom. Photo: Winston Burris / PR Photos
By Brittany Stubbs
After three years of marriage, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr announced their amicable separation earlier this year. Despite their split, People shares that they’ve maintained a healthy and happy friendship for their son Flynn, who will be 3 next month. “We both love and cherish each other,” Bloom told E! Online on Monday. “What [our son] reads and knows about when he’s a grown-up is more important to me than anything.”
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Diane Lane and Josh Brolin. Photo: ER/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
According to People, Josh Brolin and Diane Lane have finalized their divorce. The once-happy couple separated earlier this. Los Angeles County Superior Court documents filed Nov. 27 made the split official. Brolin and Lane married in 2004 during a ceremony at a central California ranch.
Malin Akerman and Roberto Zincone. Photo: Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET
By April Littleton
According to People, Malin Akerman and husband Roberto Zincone have decided to end their marriage. The Trophy Wife actress, who married Zincone in 2007, gave birth to son Sebastian in April. “[Motherhood is] amazing, the biggest love you have ever felt in your life,” Akerman said after having her baby.
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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz with son Bronx. Photo: NAV/Fame Pictures
By April Littleton
Ashlee Simpson and her ex-husband Pete Wentz reunited to celebrate their son’s fifth birthday in L.A.’s Studio City neighborhood, Saturday, Nov. 16. Both exes brought along their new significant others. Wentz arrived with girlfriend of two years Meagan Camper, while Simpson showed up with Evan Ross. “It didn’t seem awkward at all between Evan Ross and Pete Wentz. They took a family photo and were all in it — Pete, Meagan, Ashlee and Evan,” a source told UsMagazine.com.
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Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo. Photo: Teach/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, Nina Agdal holds no grudges against Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and his fiancée Behati Prinsloo. The Ocean Drive cover girl said that she found out about Levine’s engagement through a text message but she’s “happy for them.” Agdal is currently dating The Wanted’s Max George. “We’re very much in the honeymoon period. She’s awesome,” the British rocker, 25, told OK! last month. “She’s like a best mate as much as a girlfriend.”
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Paul 'Pauly D' DelVecchio. Photo: Diane Cohen/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kristyn Schwiep
‘Jersey Store’ star Pauly D is now a father to a baby girl with an ex fling. The two hooked up in Las Vegas and according to UsWeekly, the ex fling is living with their daughter in New Jersey. Pauly D told TMZ that he is a proud father and excited to start a new chapter of his life.
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Ben Flajnik and Courtney Robertson. Photo: Parisa/FameFlynet Pictures
By April Littleton
The Bachelor Season 16 winner is once again making headlines. Courtney Robertson, now a celebrity author, has landed a book deal with the title I Didn’t Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villian. “Going on The Bachelor was the most amazing opportunity I’ve ever had but I did not have a fairy tale ending!”Robertson told UsMagazine.com. The 30-year-old ended her celebrity relationship with Ben Flajnik October 2012.
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Couple before sunrise. Photo: aaasimon / Bigstock.com
By April Littleton
Dating someone who has lost a significant other can prove to be challenging. It’ll be hard for them to let someone else into their heart after such a tragedy, but if you’re willing to be patient and show them there’s love after loss, the relationship you might be able to build will prove to be worth it. Cupid has some advice:
Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin. Photos: PRN / PR Photos; Glenn Harris / PR Photos
By April Littleton
According to People, Kate Gosselin filed a lawsuit accusing her ex-husband Jon Gosselin of stealing her hard drive and hacking into her computer and phone in order to get information for a tell-all book. The book in question is titled Kate Gosselin: How She Fooled the World. It has since been pulled from Amazon since the information was obtained illegally. The former couple starred in Jon and Kate Plus 8 together before separating in 2009 and eventually divorcing.
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Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult. Photo: FAMEFLYNET, Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
According to People, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult have been seen together multiple times since their split in January. In late April, they were spotted getting cozy in a restaurant in Los Angeles. An onlooker said it “looked like a date.” The former flames dated for two years after meeting on set of the film X-Men: First Class.
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A source confirmed to People that the country singers have ended their engagement. “They are both so busy right now. They are both on the road and have to spend a lot of time apart, which isn’t ideal for any couple, let alone a couple trying to plan a wedding,” the source said. Kramer was married to Jonathon Schaech for one month in 2010.
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Sebastian Knapp and Mischa Barton. Photo: Billy Bennight / PR Photos
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, The O.C. alum has split from boyfriend Sebastian Knapp after less than a year of dating. The duo were first spotted together in mid-2012. Despite the breakup, Barton seemed to be in good spirits at the Cosmopolitan Summer Bash in Hollywood, California. She was glowing and happy while she talked about her times on set with the O.C. cast.
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Alex Pettyfer and Riley Keough are back together again. Photo: asquez/Flynetpictures.com
By April Littleton
Riley Keough was seen with her ex-fiance, Magic Mike actor Alex Pettyfer, at the L.A. premiere screening of Lee Daniels’ The Butler. “There was definitely warmth between Riley and Alex. They were laughing together and smiling at each other,” an onlooker told UsMagazine.com. Another eyewitness reported seeing the duo “holding hands” in the VIP area. The couple first appeared together in October 2011. Six months later, Keough stepped out with an engagement ring, but before the year was up, the lovebirds called off the wedding.
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Selena Gomez celebrated the big 2-1 with family and friends at Revolve Clothing beach house in Malibu on Saturday, July 27. According to UsMagazine.com, on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin Bieber made an unannounced appearance. “Justin flew in specifically for the party on a day off from his tour,” the source said. “He wasn’t dressed in costume, but carried a single red rose in his hand.” Best friend Taylor Swift could not attend due to performing at a show, but other celebrity guests including Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev, Derek Hough, Ashley Benson and Jaden Smith attended her themed soiree. Later in the night, Smith helped Gomez and Bieber sneak out of the house under a blanket and an umbrella. The duo were holding hands.
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Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. Photo: Zeus/Donny/Flynetpictures.com
By Petra Halbur
Selena Gomez took fairly drastic measures to avoid discussing her on-again-off-again relationship with Justin Bieber on July 22. According to UsMagazine.com, the 21-year old singer was making a live television appearance on WGN Entertainment when the host, Dean Richards, brought up the 19-year old heartthrob. “Is there something about him that we don’t get or we don’t understand?” he asked. “I mean there’s one story after the other of pretty outrageous things that we are reading about. What don’t we get about him? Or what is it that he’s not getting out there?” Gomez smiled awkwardly before her team cut off her footage and uploaded a black screen with the words “Star Dance Tour With Selena Gomez. Tickets Available At Ticketmaster.com.”
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Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
By Kristin Mattern
Despite a recent six page report that Elin Nordegren approves of ex-husband Tiger Woods’ girlfriend, Lindsey Vonn, UsMagazine.com claims that a source close to Vonn has told them this is simply not the case. The insider points out that Nordegren can’t say anything to disparage Woods in the press or she will lose some of the $100 million she won in the divorce. “She still despises Tiger,” the source commented. “As time goes on, it probably gets easier, but she definitely doesn’t like having Lindsey around her kids.” Another insider was quoted as saying: “[She] hates Lindsey Vonn and everything about this romance.” Apparently, the former model didn’t approve of Woods’ new girlfriend from the beginning.
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Danielle Spencer and Russell Crowe. Photo: /FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By April Littleton
The Australian couple who are rumored to have split last fall spent the evening with their sons and friends at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills Thursday, June 27. “Russell and Danielle were sitting next to each other and seemed to get along well – but were never affectionate,” an eyewitness told UsMagazine.com. Later in the evening, after the children left the table, the pair continued to hold a discussion with another couple with Crowe “smoking a cigarette and talking very animately, [seemingly] about politics.”
According to UsMagazine.com, John Mayer’s newly released song “Paper Doll” is said to be about his ex, Taylor Swift. Rumor has it, the song is a retort to Swift’s 2010 breakup hit, “Dear John.” In a June 2012 Rolling Stone interview Mayer admitted that Swift’s song “made me feel terrible… because I didn’t deserve it.” He also accused the record of being “cheap songwriting.” “Paper Doll” was released Tuesday, June 18 and is from Mayer’s upcoming sixth studio album, Paradise Valley.
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