Three years after pleading guilty to assaulting his ex, Chris Brown and Rihanna seem to have come to some sort of a truce.  This week, Brown sent his former girlfriend a message for her birthday via Twitter: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBYN!”  Rihanna then thanked him via her own Twitter account, according to People.  Lately, controversy has been brewing as the duo are back on speaking terms and rumors that they may be getting back together are circulating.  The pair have even collaborated with their music, as Brown is singing on a remix of Rihanna’s track “Birthday Cake,” called “Cake.”

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Though Katy Perry may not be fully ready to move on from ex-husband Russell Brand, she is getting there.  According to UsMagazine.com, the singer was seen at a pre-Super Bowl party where she was seen mingling with many sexy athletes in attendance.  She may not be hearing wedding bells again anytime soon, but she’s certainly back to her old joking self.  “You’ll be the first straight man I’ve had a photo with in a long time, so live up to it,” she said to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, as they posted for a picture together.

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Amanda Seyfried covers the March 2012 Glamour Magazine and is uncensored when it comes to dishing on her personal life.  The actress, who may star as porn actress Linda Lovelace in the upcoming biopic Lovelace,  admits that the next guy she commits to may be the one she decides to have kids with, and if not, there’s always her ex-boyfriend British actor, Dominic Cooper.  “My God, yeah.  He was my last real boyfriend.  We still joke about having kids, like, ‘If it doesn’t work out with other people, we might as well just have a child.’  And there’s a part of that that feels…possible.”

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After living in the spotlight for more than three decades, Demi Moore has lost her cool.  According to People, after her November split from husband Ashton Kutcher, the actress slowly worked up to a full-fledged breakdown.    Although it’s not clear whether this was caused by her divorce or not, Moore has been seeking treatment since Jan. 23 after being whisked away in an ambulance for what some are now reporting as a seizure.  A source says, “Ego-wise, this is the worst thing that could happen to Demi, because she’s such a private person.  She’s embarrassed.”  Moore has been studying Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, which instructs that adversity can prove beneficial to her healing process.  Moore’s troubles “can be an opportunity, a blessing and not a curse.  The right intervention happened in her life.  From a spiritual sense, it’s a gift.  She had a real opportunity to grow from it.  She has to take responsibility for her life,” said the source.

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After Scarlet Johansson’s split with ex-hubby Ryan Reynolds, the rumor mill was buzzing with candidates thought to be her next boyfriend, but a source has finally confirmed the name of her current romance.  The actress is dating the New York-based advertising executive, Nate Naylor, a pal of the pair confirmed to People.  “They’ve been dating for five months,” said the source, who also mentioned that they’re trying to keep the relationship private.

How do you keep a new relationship under wraps?

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By Charly Emery

2011 served up some serious heartbreak for a multitude of our favorite celebrities.  Off the court, Tony Parker messed up his shot at matrimonial bliss with Eva Longoria.  Arnold Schwarzenegger mis-played his hand with Maria, while the Latin heat known as Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony incinerated any enthusiasm for making their marriage work.  Twitter gave us a glimpse behind the final curtain of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s six year production, and Taylor Swift kept us all armed with a plethora of musical angst-filled love memoirs – courtesy of her little black book of breakups.

So which “ex factor” do Taylor Swift and Demi Moore along with a host of other stars have in common?

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Brandi Glanville has come out and admitted to fooling around with Gerard Butler in Malibu last August.  According to UsMagazine.com, Glanville revealed the secret to Andy Cohen on What Happens Live.  Although it was denied in September when rumors surfaced, it is now confirmed by Glanville that the couple “had a little week of fun.”  Glanville even admitted that Butler was an 11 on the lover scale of one to ten.  A source said the “fooling around” occurred shortly after Glanville was left by ex-husband Eddie Cibrian.

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It looks as though Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore may be having a case of the exes.  Besides having continuous awkward run-ins with each other at different locations in Hollywood, it appears the two haven’t been seeing much of each other since announcing their decision to split-up this past November, amid rumors that Kutcher was unfaithful.  Although going through a divorce, the former couple was cordial with one another as they crossed paths at the CAA Foundation pre-Golden Globes bash this past Friday.  Sources told UsMagazine.com that the exes kept their distance most of the evening and briefly said “Hi” to each other.

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Lauren Conrad is who we look up to as a cool ex-girlfriend!  While enjoying a night out at Beacher’s Madhouse in Hollywood, Conrad ran into her ex, Derek Hough.  How did she react?  She didn’t even try to take cover in the ladies room or give him the cold shoulder.  According to People, the designer was happy to see Hough and embraced him with a hug.  Way to be the bigger person, Lauren!

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Charlie Sheen is spending the holiday season a little differently this year, reports People.  The actor and his ex, Denise Richards, are vacationing with their daughters at an unknown tropical location.  Sheen posted a photo of the family on the social networking site WhoSay with the caption, “What’s better than a modern family vacation!?!  love spending winter break w/ @denise_richards & my kids!”

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Friday was bring your boyfriend to work day, or at least it was for Jennifer Lopez.  Lopez’s new boy toy, Casper Smart, was seen arriving to the American Idol set in Lopez’s Bentley as he stopped by to visit his new lady.  The new couple have been inseparable, having recently spent Thanksgiving in Hawaii with Lopez’s twins before jetting off to Morocco.  While the singer seems to be wearing divorce well, her ex-husband Marc Anthony, isn’t quite complimenting her style.  According to various sources, not only does Anthony not want smart to drive his kids around due to his arrest for drag racing, but he apparently doesn’t want Smart around his kids at all, according to Hollyscoop.  In the meantime, Lopez and Anthony have continued working together in their Latin-American talent show venture, Q’Viva! 

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By Abbi Comphel and Whitney Johnson

As evidenced by the popularity of ski resorts like Park City, Utah and Telluride, Colorado, celebrity couples love sneaking away for a snowy romantic vacation — and what’s not to love?  Afternoons spent on the slopes of a majestic mountain and evenings spent snuggling up by a fire or exploring the local nightlife make for a perfect wintery holiday.

When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, there is sure to be an influx of Hollywood couples at the following ski destinations:

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Charlie Sheen has taken a break from the spotlight and his ‘winning’ days, but he hasn’t taken a break from his exes.  On Saturday, Sheen bailed out his ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, from jail on charges of cocaine possession and assault.  According to RadarOnline, Sheen stepped in when Mueller’s parents wanted to keep her in jail.  Sick of her irresponsible ways, Mueller’s parents are fed up with her.  Good thing for Mueller, Sheen still cares for her.  Could this be a sign of the two starting up a new relationship again, or just a favor for an old love?

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By Amy Osmond Cook, Ph.D.

Reese Witherspoon is my favorite actress.  Not only is she a beautiful woman and a classy mom, but she also starred in Legally Blonde, a girl-power movie that I watched every day (I kid you not!) for the first three months after my divorce.  I cried when Warner dumped Elle and cried again when Elle emerged triumphant at Harvard.  I kept thinking, “If Elle Woods can do it, so can I.”  So this year, I am cheering for Reese.  She has moved on from what she called a “humiliating” and “isolating” divorce (Elle Magazine, April 2009) and has found happiness with Jim Toth and a peaceable relationship with her ex, Ryan Phillippe.

While it sounds like Reese has got it all together, she may have a little bit of anxiety as she and Jim manage their special occasions together for the first time.  As a divorced and remarried mother of five children, I know what it’s like to try to manage innumerable family get-togethers over the holidays.  There are too many schedules, too many conflicts, and (let’s face it) too many cookies.  So, for what it’s worth, here are my suggestions for surviving the holidays with a newly blended family:

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In Young Adult, a fiction writer, Mavis Gary (Charlize Theron), has just finalized her divorce and is heading back to her hometown in Minnesota.  When she reconnects with her ex, Buddy Slade (Patrick Wilson),  she wonders if they can rekindle the  relationship they use to have in high school.  The problem?  Her ex is married with children!  This is going to be a good one, and we can’t wait to see Theron back in action on December 9th.

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Being reunited must feel good for on-again couple Denise Richards and Richie Sambora.  The two were seen together Sunday night at a Japanese restaurant in California, according to E! Online. After a year long relationship in 2007, the couple have decided to try their hand at love together again. In Richard’s memoir, she discussed her relationship with Sambora saying, “Richie and I shared an easiness I hadn’t before had.” She also revealed that since their split, the couple has met up a few times.  It’s clear that they both still care for each other, and hopefully this time around proves to be more successful.

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Though she split with Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp in December, Rihanna and her ex were seen leaving Stringfellows Nightclub in London around 2 a.m. last Wednesday.  According to UsMagazine.com, the singer partied with Kemp and other pals during a break from her “Loud” concert tour.  After the breakup last winter, Kemp said, “She’s a good friend of mine.  We’re good. We’ve all got busy lives, and we’re concentrating on our careers.”

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Singer Paul McCartney has said “I do” for the third time with New York businesswoman Nancy Shevell, according to People. The duo exchanged vows in London over the weekend in an afternoon ceremony.  They had been dating since 2007 and were greeted with cheers as they arrived at the Old Marylebone Town Hall, which was closed especially for the event.  McCartney joked with the mass of photographers standing by, saying, “What’s going on?  What are you all doing here?”  Shevell has also been married before and is celebrating her second marriage.

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Kristen Cavallari and Jay Cutler called off their engagement just days after Cavallari did a wedding gown spread for Life&Style magazine in July.  Talk about embarrassing!   After a summer of being apart, Cutler was in the audience of Dancing with the Stars on Monday night to support his ex fiance, according to People.   The question on everyone’s minds is, are they getting back together?  Sources report that the duo are indeed trying to work out their issues.

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Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas and ex-girlfriend Ashley Greene were spotted hanging out with some friends in Las Vegas’  Tao Nightclub.  The club was full of celebrities in celebration of it’s 1000th Night in Business.  People reports that Jonas had dinner downstairs before heading upstairs to the party hosted by Jay-Z.  He joined a table with Greene, Rob Kardashian and Dancing With the Stars partner Cheryl Burke.  Jonas and Greene seemed to be friendly with one another, while at the same time mingling with everyone else.  There are no reports of anything happening other than two civil exes having a good time.

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LeAnn Rimes says she’s no evil stepmother.  In fact, you can drop the “evil” and the “step.”  Rimes took to her blog to discuss her dislike toward the term “stepmother.”  She said she treats her husband’s two sons like they are her own, according to UsMagazine.com. After reassuring the public that she doesn’t want to take the place of the kids’ mother, Rimes wrote that she hopes Glanville will remarry so that they can all be one big happy blended family.

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After a birthday celebration Friday night, Marc Anthony spent a quiet Saturday alongside his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and their twin children Max and Emme in Miami Beach.  “It looked like a fun family gathering at the pool,” a source told People.  “Everyone looked happy and festive.”  Anthony, who turned 43 Friday, celebrated at Club 50 at the Viceroy after his concert in the American Airlines Arena.  This was the second time the former couple were spotted together post-split.

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Are they back on?  Justin Timberlake was spotted biking with ex-girlfriend Jessica Biel on Sunday post-brunch.  “They were in good spirits,” an eyewitness at the diner claimed.  “They seemed happy … They had a nice time.”  A close source to Timberlake tells People that it wasn’t shocking to see the former couple hang out together.  “They always remained friendly after the split and spent time together,” the source says.

After a split, can you remain friends with your ex?

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Happy day!  Kevin Federline is a father again, according to People. The former backup dancer and onetime rapper welcomed his fifth child, daughter, Jordan Kay, at 6:33 p.m. on Monday. This is the first child for his girlfriend, Victoria Prince. Federline, 33, and Prince, 28, a former competitive volleyball player from Washington State, began dating toward the end of 2008.  Federline is also father to sons Jayden, 4 and 1/2, and Preston, 5 and 1/2, with ex-wife Britney Spears and son Kaleb, 7, and daughter, Kori, 10, with ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson.

How do you explain your broken relationships to your children?

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