By Whitney Baker

Fans of ABC’s General Hospital recognize Jen Lilley as the most recent actress to step into the very fashionable shoes of the sassy, Maxie Jones.  In addition to her role in the world of daytime soap operas, Lilley also appears on MTV’s hidden camera romance show Disaster Date and plays a supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film The Artist.   Her diverse acting resume, coupled with her family history (her parents are both marriage counselors), makes her a valuable source of advice for all questions related to relationships. …Don’t miss the rest! Click here for more.

If you didn’t have the opportunity to catch Paula Patton sizzle in Mission: Impossible 3, don’t fret. Just ask her about her marriage with singer/songwriter Robin Thicke, and you’ll see Paula light up the room with her million dollar smile. “Passion,” she gushes, is the key to a lasting and happy relationship. She further took the time to discuss her marriage’s bumpy ride from a high school romance to a stable and successful marriage. Compromise was another major component, coupled with simply “liking each other.”

The rest of us men will just have to remain flush with envy. Good job, Mr. Thicke.

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By Whitney Baker

Thanks to Bravo’s reality television hit Million Dollar Listing, viewers have gotten an inside peek at the high-end real estate business.  And thanks to the aggressive tactics of real estate agent Josh Altman — also known as “The Shark” — fans of the show know what it takes to make it in such a cutthroat industry.  What they may not realize are the lessons in love that Altman learns from selling houses to bachelors, single women, new couples and divorcees alike.  …Don’t miss the rest! CLick here for more.

By Samantha Mucha

As women, we read countless articles, stories, opinions and anything else we can get our hands on to help us understand what guys want.  Now, there is no need to worry anymore, ladies: Mehow has your answers.

Who is Mehow?

Mehow is one of the most well-known Pick-Up Artists (PUA) in the world of seduction.  Back in 2006, he started his own Website called Mehow Inc. where he used his experience and his expert advice to help men meet women and develop happy and successful relationships.

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If you’ve grown bored of going through the motions with Facebook and Twitter, you’ll be relieved to know that there is new social media busting at the virtual seam.

Badoo, an international stalwart in the Social Media community, recently made it’s virtual footprint in the chic streets of SoHo, New York. The Badoo Project, hosted by Nick Cannon, was a 3 day photo shoot centralized around the idea of putting your best foot forward when choosing your profile pictures. The Badoo Project brought together four top celebrity photographers – Dan Martenson, Brooke Nipar, Danielle Levitt, and Kenneth Cappello – to capture 1000 portraits of New Yorkers. We caught up with Nick Cannon and the rest of the Badoo team, who took us through the whole Badoo experience.

Interested in meeting new people? Maybe it’s time you give Badoo a try.

Learn more about Badoo at Badoo.com.

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By Ryan Boyle

For a lot of men and women, the idea of balancing a lifestyle dedicated to both work and love can be downright stressful.  Mrs. United States winner, Shannon Ford, filled us in on living the life of a beauty queen as well as a newlywed and how she makes time to enjoy both. Ford, a veteran of beauty pageants since she was 18 years old, is no doubt a busy woman.  “I’m traveling a lot,” she said, “from Daytona to Texas to St. Petersburg.  It’s fun, but it can be tiring as well.”

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By Daniela Agurcia and Lori Bizzoco

Thanks to the ever-present cameras of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar, we have all gotten to know and love Malika Haqq, Khloé Kardashian Odom’s BFF and former assistant. On the second season of Khloé and Lamar, currently airing on E!, we see her deal with the ups-and-downs of being a single woman and navigating the dating world.  In an exclusive interview with CupidsPulse.com, the positive-spirited Malika opens up about her past relationships and what she learned from them as well as her acting aspirations. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!

The key to a good life is a happy life — and no one knows better than TV personality Sherri Shepherd.  In addition to her co-host gig on The View and her work with the recently-launched Clorox Toilet Lounge, she has not one but three men in her life: her six-year-old son Jeffrey, her husband Lamar Sally and her Dancing With The Stars partner Val Chmerkovskiy.  Stepping out of her comfort zone and onto the dance floor, Shepherd is sure to keep us laughing as we root for her week after week.

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By Lori Bizzoco

This summer, former Bachelor Pad reality stars Holly Durst and Blake Julian will have an intimate wedding in South Carolina and set off to the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia for a romantic, one-week honeymoon.

“Blake is everything I’ve been looking for,” Holly gushed.  “I liked him from the moment that I met him and I couldn’t deny that.  We have the best chemistry together.”

Related: Bachelor Pad 2 Recap: Blake Julian Gives Holly Durst a Rose

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By Steven Zangrillo

With the national divorce rate spiking like a batch of Twisted Tea, it’s no wonder that we’ve seen a renewed interest in pre-nuptial agreements.  More than ever, these agreements have become an integral part of the arrangements a couple will make before tying the knot.  Between high profile splits like the Kardashian catastrophe to the everyday scenarios of your neighbors down the block, the specter of divorce knows no singular demographic.  As your relationship nears towards the ever-ominous edge that teeters between “dating” and “marriage,” you’ll probably be in need of a little perspective.

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In a move that would be the first-of-its-kind in reality television history, former contestants of the ABC hit reality television shows, ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ have spoken to attorneys and are in discussion to file a class action lawsuit, against creators Mike Fleiss and Elan Gale.  This information was disclosed to us in an exclusive interview today by former contestant and ‘Bachelorette Season 4’ winner, Jesse Csincsak.

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By Lori Bizzoco

It’s easy to ask others for dating advice, but sometimes you have to listen to your gut and do what makes you happy.  Shiri Appleby (Roswell/Life Unexpected) shared that tip with us as we discussed her role on the new web series, ‘Dating Rules From My Future Self.   The series, also starring Taylor Kinney (Vampire Diaries and Lady Gaga’s current beau), is about a young 27-year-old woman named, Lucy Lambert who starts getting text messages from herself 10 years in the future.  The messages warn her about her dating strategy.  She soon realizes that the man she is about to marry, isn’t the one for her and she must change her life.  If only there was an app that would allow us to get advice from our older, wiser self!  Well, according to Appleby that may not be a good thing.

Below Appleby gives us the scoop on her new series, and how it relates to her personal life.  She also shares some great dating advice with our visitors.

Tell us more about the show.  How does a web series differ from television?

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By Jennifer Harrington

The holidays are the perfect time to catch up on television shows, new and old.  If you’re a fan of tattoos and drama, we have good news for you!  The TLC reality hit show ‘NY Ink’ will be kicking off Season Two on December 29.  We had the opportunity to catch up with renowned artist and main character Ami James, the driving force behind the show and Soho-based tattoo shop- Wooster Street Social Club.  In our chat with Ami, we discussed his inside perspective on the series, as well as current tattoo trends.  Here’s what the reality star had to say in the days leading up to the start of the second season of ‘NY Ink’!

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Some of our favorite Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad all-stars are gearing up to celebrate the premiere of the sixteenth season of ABC’s The Bachelor during a Reality TV Star Premiere Party hosted by Jesse Csincsak, Jesse Kovacs and David Good.  The event will take place at The Parlor Hollywood on Monday, January 2, 2012 from 6 p.m. to midnight.

There will be a Red Carpet Entrance, VIP gifting area, appetizers, cocktails and a special viewing of the Season Premiere of The Bachelor–LIVE!

As if that’s not enough, rounding out the good time will be a celebrity date auction, featuring Bachelor Pad’s Kasey Kahl and Most Eligible Dallas’ Matt Nordgren.  All proceeds benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation that raises money to fight childhood cancer.  The auction will be followed by music, dancing and a midnight champagne toast!

The party will be hosted by three of The Bachelorette’s fan favorites but it will be one huge Reality TV celebration.  Expect appearances from your favorite reality stars of The Bachelor, Most Eligible Dallas, Survivor, Big Brother, Dancing With The Stars, The Hills, The Real World, and many more!

RSVP: SocialStefProductions@gmail.com

By Shoshana Davis

Being in love under the spotlight comes with many disadvantages.  All your critics have something to say about you. Celebrity marriages have lasted between nine days (Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman), to two weeks (Mario Lopez and Ali Landry) and the infamous 72 days (Kim and Kris). With the start of “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” last week on E!, fans are hoping to get a glimpse into what caused the new marriage between Kim and Kris Humphries to collapse. It’s not just rich and famous relationships that are tough. For every two marriages in the United States each year, there is one divorce. Most couples could learn a lot from what makes designer Josie Stevens’ marriage to rocker Steve Stevens special.
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As the weather goes from brisk to brash, we drag out our North Face jackets and holiday scarves in preparation for the winter ahead.  Sometimes it takes the glow of a loved one to keep us cozy, which is why the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree can produce some of the warmest moments of the holiday season.  Beneath the glow of the freshly lit evergreen, Javier Colon (Winner of NBC’s “The Voice”) serenaded a crowd with Christmas classics.  Afterwards, we chatted with him about his upcoming plans with his family for the Holiday season.

Video courtesy of Richard Zangrillo and NBC Studios.

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As the Holidays draw closer and families get together, it’s easy to get roped into the manic hustle and bustle. Cooking with your loved ones, especially your special someone, can act as a great escape from all of the stress. It can even bring you and your partner closer. CupidsPulse.com spoke with Food Network’s Anne Burrell and Geoffrey Zakarian and got their take on whipping up some holiday romance in the kitchen.

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By Lauren Kochendarfer

Get ready to shop!  Ann Csincsak (née Ann Lueders) of ‘The Bachelor’ Season 13 and her business partner, Katie Meyer will be opening a new clothing boutique in Breckenridge, Colorado called Vintage Sweet & Chic on November 12, 2011.

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By Whitney Baker

Many reality television viewers know Fernanda Rocha as a new addition to season six of The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOOC) — and the first lesbian housewife to boot.  But Rocha’s story begins far away from the O.C. and long before her television debut.  Before moving to Los Angeles, Rocha received her degree in kinesiology and worked as a personal trainer and gym manager in Brazil.

“I grew up in Brazil in a small and simple family filled with love.  They always supported my crazy mind,” she says.  “And the freedom that they gave me to follow what I wanted to do was very important — it made me who I am.”

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By Andrew Pryor

Michelle Betts is no stranger to tough love. As a personal trainer, she’s the one who is usually dishing it out to her clients. So how would someone like her handle being a contestant on VH1’s Tough Love Miami, taking part in a relationship bootcamp run by dating drill sergeant and master matchmaker Steve Ward?

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By Andrew Pryor

Simply put, Steve Ward knows his way around the human heart so well it’s a wonder he’s not a cardiologist in his spare time.  Having joined the family matchmaking business straight out of Drexel University, he’s currently the CEO of Master Matchmakers, working alongside his mother, JoAnn Ward.  They also co-host the breakout VH1 series Tough Love, now in its fourth season.

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By Whitney Baker

With the fifth and final season of NBC’s television series, ‘Chuck’, set to premiere this month, fans of the show are anxiously awaiting its return. When we last left the gang, Chuck (Zachary Levi) had to lead a team to fight against a deadly plot by Vivian Volkoff (Lauren Cohan) to save his bride, Sarah (Yvonne Strahovski) — all the while planning the beginning stages of his freelance spy agency.

Related Link: ‘Chuck’ Star Sarah Lancaster is Married and Pregnant

Canadian actor, Vik Sahay, who has been a series regular since the second season, plays Lester Patel, a “Nerd Herd” member and vocalist of Buy More’s resident rock band, Jeffster.  When asked about his relationships for the upcoming season, he reveals that he wants his character to find the right girl, and “to be made a better man by a big, bad love.” …Don’t miss the rest! Click here to read more.