Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Dr. Jane Greer
Choosing a partner for life is a big deal under any circumstances. There’s enough pressure on yourself to ensure that you’re making the right decision and meeting all your needs. So what happens when you come up against a thumbs down from a parent, sibling, or friend who has been weighing in on your choices all your life? Why is it that the people you love take a contrary position and see your partner completely unsuitable for you? Why can’t they just welcome the people your care about with open arms? If this sounds like a familiar situation, you are not alone. This is a very common experience for many people, and it happens for a lot of reasons. It speaks to declaring your independence, freedom of choice, autonomy, and, most importantly, trusting your own judgement to know what is best for you, rather than what others think is best.
Here are some key pieces of relationship advice as you work to stay true to yourself and your commitment, without allowing conflict to tear apart your family:
Celebrity news reveals that Miranda Lambert still has some things to say in regards to her celebrity exBlake Shelton. According to UsMagazine.com, during the opening night of her Livin’ Like Hippies tour, Lambert deliberately changed the lyrics in her song “Little Red Wagon” from “I live in Oklahoma” to “I got the hell out of Oklahoma”. We can infer that she did this because Oklahoma was where Lambert lived with her celebrity ex Shelton. Lambert is now in a celebrity relationship with musician Anderson East. Luckily, they seem to be happy with each other.
In this celebrity news, Miranda Lambert is moving on, even in her lyrics. What are some steps you can take to move on from your ex?
It’s official! Latest celebrity news reveals that even though Michelle Williams has made great efforts to keep her celebrity relationships and life in general on the down-low since the death of the father to her daughter, Heath Ledger, multiple sources have confirmed that Michelle Williams is engaged to Andrew Youmans. According to UsMagazine.com , Williams has been sporting a heart-shaped diamond ring over the past two months, but has brushed off speculation. Now, this celebrity wedding has been confirmed. We have another celebrity wedding to look forward to!
Michelle Williams has kept her upcoming celebrity wedding news under wraps. What are some reasons to keep your relationship on the down-low?
Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa at the Aspen Dirt Bike School. Photo: katehudson/Instagram
By Jessica Gomez
Kate Hudson and beau Danny Fujikawa have known each other for 15 years, although they made their red carpet debut as a couple in May, according to UsMagazine.com. Celebrating the couple’s first date anniversary, Hudson revealed via Instagram Sunday that she was pregnant when she met her love. “The first time I met Danny I was 23 and enormously pregnant with Ryder,” wrote Hudson, along with other sweet details on the celebrity couple’s history before making their relationship official.
This celebrity news has us wondering about on and off relationships. What are some factors to consider before continuing with this type of relationship?
Celebrity coupleKourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima are having the time of their lives! In the latest celebrity news, Kardashian celebrated the launch of her first-ever solo collaboration with clothing company PrettyLittleThing and Bendjima was by her side the whole night! EOnline.com reports the celebrity relationship is getting “very serious” – Bendijma has even been welcomed to the annual Kardashian Christmas party. We can’t wait to see where this celebrity couple goes together next!
This celebrity couple is said to be getting very serious. How do you know when you’re ready to get serious about a relationship?
Between starring on a successful television show and planning a celebrity wedding, This is Us star Mandy Moore is as busy as ever these days. Moore and her fiancé, musician Taylor Goldsmith, have been engaged since last month and the actress is finally talking about the excitement in her life! According to People.com, Moore credits Instagram for bringing the celebrity couple together – after posting a picture of his album, they began emailing and “the rest is history.” Before meeting Goldsmith, Moore says she spent a “few years of just unhappiness,” but knows she has found the “right person” because they “can handle anything together.” As far as the ceremony goes, Moore says her upcoming celebrity wedding will be “quiet and private” as she and Goldsmith are quiet and private, too.
This celebrity wedding-to-be is making Mandy Moore very happy. What are some ways know if you’re ready to take the next step in your relationship and get engaged?
Celebrity couple Sheana Marie and Robert Valletta are in the midst of a celebrity break-up…or are they? According to UsMagazine.com the couple announced their split via an Instagram comment section. A fan asked Valletta where his “beautiful girlfriend” was, and Valletta responded with “sadly we broke up, we are still amazing friends and we adore each other. We will see what happens.” However, it seems as though the the pair are still on, since they have been on several dates since then. While this celebrity relationship is in a tricky spot, they continue to have hopes of working things out and are still planning a future together.
There may have been a celebrity break-up in Hollywood, but we’re not quite sure. What are some reasons to avoid being wishy washy about your relationship?
It appears Anna Faris has moved on from her celebrity divorce from Chris Pratt, and is now dating Michael Barrett, 47. Back in August, Faris and Pratt announced they were ending their eight year celebrity relationship, putting out a joint statement. While recognizing their hard work and attempts at making a perfect family for son Jack, the pair decided is was best to part ways. Now Faris is back in the celebrity news spotlight as she has often been spotted with Barrett since the beginning of September, according to UsMagazine.com.
This celebrity news points to Anna Faris moving on. What are some ways to move on after a tough split?
Love is in the air! The latest celebrity news has us swooning as Derek Hough pays tribute to girlfriend Hayley Erbert on her birthday. According to People.com, Hough posted a loving photo of the celebrity couple kissing at his sister’s July wedding. He captioned it with a simple “Happy birthday to my beautiful”. Hough has a history of sharing pictures with Erbert and captioning them with heartfelt messages, including one that said “nothing better in the world than sharing your experiences with the woman you love.
This celebrity couple is super sweet. What are some ways to make your partner’s birthday special?
For a celebrity talk show host, it can be weird being the center of attention. However, Wendy Williams is not one to shy away from hot issues, even when they are about her own life. Recently, celebrity news has been surrounding her love life with husband Kevin Hunter and his rumored affair. Yet, this week, Williams took to her show to share her opinion on the matter, according to E! Online. Speaking to her live audience she said “I stand by my man” effectively shooting down the rumors and proving their celebrity relationship is going strong.
This celebrity news has us wondering if we really know our partners. What are some ways to know if you can trust your partner?
Congratulations to Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith! The celebrity couple are engaged after two years of dating. According to EOnline.com, Moore was recently spotted rocking an engagement ring while grabbing lunch earlier this week. The pair celebrated their two-year anniversary just a few months ago, although Moore’s celebrity divorce with musician Ryan Adams wasn’t finalized until late 2016. Wishing this couple the best of luck as they plan their celebrity wedding!
Looks like another celebrity couple is getting hitched! What are some things to consider when getting engaged after a divorce?
Even after EOnline.com learned about their celebrity relationship in May, celebrity coupleTaylor Swift and Joe Alwyn have continued to keep their relationship on the down low. The pair have been quite secretive about their visits, especially after Swift’s extremely public past relationships. Swift has reportedly been in London with Alwyn, a 26-year-old British film and theater actor, over the past few weeks.
This new celebrity couple is definitely keeping things under wraps. What are some benefits to keep your relationship on the down-low at first?
And just like that, it’s over. According to UsMagazine.com, Bella Thorne is over Cannes, France after Scott Disick was spotted kissing his celebrity ex Chloe Bartoli. The actress tweeted, “Yo this #cannes fancy life isn’t for me.” As previously reported in celebrity news, Thorne and Disick were first seen at dinner in Los Angeles before they took their budding celebrity relationship to Cannes. There, they packed on the PDA and got cozy poolside. Interestingly, according to past celebrity news, Bartoli is the same celebrity ex that led to Disick’s split from Kourtney Kardashian in July 2015.
In celebrity news, that was certainly a short celebrity relationship! What are some ways to know quickly that a relationship is not for you?
Congratulations are in order! As originally reported by UsMagazine.com, Jessica Simpson and her husband Eric Johnson just celebrated the seven-year anniversary of their celebrity relationship. The fashion designer marked the special occasion by posting a sweet family picture on Instagram, captioning it, “7 years, 2 kids, and a whole lotta love later.” The celebrity couple are proud parents to Maxwell Drew, 5, and Ace Knute, 3 — and they don’t plan on having any more kids. As Simpson recently shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, “I have two beautiful children and I’m not having a third. They’re too cute! You can’t top that.”
This celebrity relationship has lasted for seven blissful years. What are some ways to work on your relationship on a daily basis?
It’s possible there’s a new celebrity couple in Hollywood, and Cupid is here with all the hot gossip on this celebrity news. According to UsMagazine.com, Nicki Minaj played it cool when speaking to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres on whether or not she and rapper Nas were dating or not. When pressed, Minaj admitted, “He’s so dope.” Upon further discussion it was revealed that while Minaj thought Nas was “kind of cute” and she admitted they had had some sleepovers, she also asserted, “I’m just chilling right now. I’m celibate. I wanted to go a year without dating men. I might make an exception to the rule for him ’cause he’s so dope.” The Hollywood relationship was first noted when Minaj shared an Instagram post of the two cuddling at a restaurant. A source claims, “They were laughing a lot. They looked very cute together. No PDA, but they looked like a couple.”
There may be a new celebrity couple, but Nicki Minaj is being coy about it. What are some benefits to waiting to tell your friends and family about your new relationship?
Is there a new celebrity couple on the horizon? According to UsMagazine.com, Kourtney Kardashian was recently spotted getting cozy with hot model Younes Bendjima on what appeared to be a romantic getaway at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. Bendjima wrapped his arms around Kardashian from behind in a sweet embrace on the terrace of the hotel in an adorable photo snapped by press. However, although there are rumors that the pair have been spending time together since December, a source claims that Bendjima and Kardashian are keeping it casual. “Kourtney and Younes are not serious,” the source explained, “they are hooking up.” Whatever the label on their celebrity relationship, however, it’s been enough to stir up some trouble when it comes to Kardashian’s celebrity ex, Scott Disick. When photos of Kardashian and Bendjima surfaced, a source claims Disick felt some real pain. “Scott is jealous of Kourtney’s relationship,” the source affirmed. Before this sweet cuddle in France, Kardashian and Bendjima were most recently spotted enjoying their Hollywood relationship in LA in early May.
This celebrity couple says they aren’t defining their relationship. What are some reasons to wait on labeling your relationship?
It looks like things are getting really serious in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s celebrity relationship! According to EOnline.com, Markle recently arrived in London and made an appearance at Kensington Palace just days before she and Prince Harry are set to attend Pippa Middleton’s celebrity wedding together. This is big news for the celebrity couple, as Markle has never attended an event with Prince Harry’s family before, or been photographed meeting them. Could it be this is Markle and Prince Harry’s “meet the parents” moment when it comes their Hollywood relationship? It’s hard to say, but either way, attending a wedding together, particularly one as high-profile as this with the rest of the royal family in attendance, is a major deal, especially given how private the pair has been up to this point. Although their relationship was confirmed last November, the two only made their first public appearance together this month, when Markle was spotted cheering Prince Harry on at a his charity polo match, and later stealing a discreet kiss in the parking lot.
This celebrity wedding marks Meghan Markle’s first public interaction with Prince Harry’s family. What are some ways to know you’re ready to involve your family in your relationship?
Bachelor star Ben Higgins is opening up about his celebrity break-up from Lauren Bushnell. According to EOnline.com, Higgins is letting it all out when it comes to the end of his celebrity relationship on his upcoming podcast with fellow reality TV star, Ashley Iaconetti. In the first episode, Higgins claimed, “Lauren will always be one of my best friends. I learned a lot about myself; I think she learned a lot about herself. It’s tough.” Higgins went on to share that his heartbreak over celebrity ex Bushnell is still “very fresh” because he truly thought that, “[she] was the one.” However, Higgins is also the first to acknowledge that the Hollywood relationship had real problems. “Mutually Lauren and I saw that life was getting more difficult,” Higgins admitted, “I would say the joy that we felt toward our relationship at the beginning was—for some reason—slipping away.” He confessed there was “no real saving or redemption to be done” and that ultimately he felt that their split was “for the best.” Regardless, Higgins has hope for both of them, even if it’s as individuals, instead of a celebrity couple and stated, “I am a better man today because of Lauren and because of our relationship.”
This celebrity break-up proves that when a relationship becomes more work than pleasure, it’s time to let go. What are some ways to know your relationship has run its course?
Craving some new romantic gossip when it comes to Hollywood relationships? Hold onto your hats, because there may just be a new celebrity couple in the works as we speak. According to EOnline.com, Katharine McPhee and David Foster were spotted on a potential date night getting cozy at a private table for two. A source claims, “David and Katharine were very intimate during their dinner,” the source spilled. “David was seen grabbing Katharine’s face and kissing her cheek several times. Katharine was doing the same to David’s face and they were acting as if they were a couple.” The couple shared a delicious feast of sushi and two bottles of red wine. Not only that, the source also shared by the end of the dinner, “Katharine sat on David’s side of the table and cuddled him with a blanket.”
There may be a new celebrity couple in town! What are some creative ways to make your crush notice you?
Despite their efforts to be super discreet, famous celebrity coupleKatie Holmes and Jamie Foxx made celebrity news recently by taking a romantic getaway to Paris. According to EOnline.com, Foxx had recently wrapped on filming his starring role as Little John in the new Robin Hood film, and Holmes joined him to celebrate. A source claims that while the pair were “were very discreet and made sure to always enter and exit the hotel and the car separately,” Foxx had “a big smile on his face as they returned to their hotel and snuck in through a private entrance.” Although Tom Cruise, celebrity ex of Holmes, was also filming in Paris at the time, Holmes and Foxx easily avoided any awkwardness by being content to enjoy some alone time in their hotel rather than hit the streets. “Katie and Jamie stayed inside their hotel,” the source coyly confessed, “…and [they] didn’t leave.”
This celebrity news has us rooting for this mysterious couple. What are some ways to keep your relationship away from prying eyes?
In celebrity couple news, it looks like things are heating up this summer for a certain redheaded hottie and his beaux. As they approach their one-year-anniversary of couplehood, EOnline.comreports that Prince Harry and girlfriend Meghan Markle are still going strong in their Hollywood relationship. So is it possible that their might be a celebrity wedding in the works? A source claims that while the prince and Markle may not be celebrating a celebrity engagement just yet, they’re certainly only getting stronger as a couple, and are handling the media buzz around their relationship with grace. “They’re doing so well,” a source with insight into the celebrity relationship spills, “Obviously things aren’t as intense as when the news about their relationship first came out, and that’s really made it easier for them to navigate the craziness when it comes to public attention.”
This royal celebrity couple is doing well, according to sources. What are some ways to keep your budding relationship growing?
In Hollywood, there’s a lot of lust and love in the air. Lately it seems that, sadly, marriages and relationships are falling apart left and right in Tinsel Town. This is probably due to the extra pressure and contrasting busy schedules that celebrity couples are faced with. However; our favorite celebrity couple is still holding it down: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. They give us major relationship goals! Chrissy Teigen is a model and cookbook author – having appeared many times in Sports Illustrated. John Legend is a ten time Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and musician. He’s also won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his music. Legend even wrote a song for Teigen, which melted our hearts: “All of Me.” It’s dedicated to his love, and she stars in the beautiful music video for it. This pretty pair met on the set of his music video for “Stereo” and have been in love with one another ever since then in 2007. The couple’s celebrity wedding took place in Como, Italy in 2013. Their celebrity baby daughter, Luna Simone Stephens, was born in 2016. This couple is goals, whether they’re lounging at home or step out on the red carpet.
Here are 10 reasons Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are relationship goals:
There’s big celebrity couple news this week for one well-known star and her boyfriend! According to UsMagazine.com, Ariel Winter officially revealed she and boyfriend Levi Meaden are living together during a recent interview with late-night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel. The couple first went public with their Hollywood relationship in November of 2016, walking the red-carpet hand in hand a month later. Winter, nineteen-year-old star of Emmy-award winning Modern Family, opened up to Kimmel about how she and twenty-nine-year-old Meaden make their celebrity relationship work when it comes to keeping things up around the house. “He cooks. I can’t cook at all,” Winter laughed, “He takes care of all that handy stuff. He’s great, he does all that.” She went on to admit that she was “like the worst wifely person” and that while she does try to contribute by baking pies for her sweetheart every so often, she admitted, “he does everything else. It’s great.”
This celebrity couple is taking things to the next level! How do you decide whether to live with your partner or not?
If you’re as hooked on E!’s hit scripted series The Arrangement as we are, then there’s no doubt that Courtney Paige has made a lasting impression on you as the mysterious (and up-to-no-good) Annika. In our exclusive celebrity interview with the star, she opens up about her role on the show and what fans can expect in tomorrow night’s finale. Plus, she talks to us about her film company Crazy Sunshine Films as well as her love life.
Celebrity Interview: Courtney Paige Talks About The Arrangement
As fans know, The Arrangement is a 10-episode series that follows the journey of up-and-coming actress Megan Morrison, who receives a lucrative offer to enter a staged marriage with movie star Kyle West. Paige’s character Annika is working behind-the-scenes as hired help to ensure that their celebrity relationship lasts. Of playing the scandalous and manipulative villain of the show, Paige says, “Annika is so different from anyone I’ve played before because she has so many layers. It’s quite a challenge for me.”
Of course, playing the bad girl can be fun. “It’s such a treat,” she adds. “You never know what she’s going to do next.”
We’ve read that Annika has a “big secret” to reveal in this season’s finale episode. When asked about what’s next for her character, the Canadian native reveals, “I think all of the characters on The Arrangement have some sort of big secret. The viewers are really left on the edge of their seats until the end. It’s really well written.”
It’s been rumored that the show’s storyline is based on a celebrity couple that we’re all familiar with: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Luckily, the actress clears up any suspicions and says, “I think arranged relationships have been going on since before our time — long before Tom and Katie. So if anyone thinks it’s deliberately about them, it’s really not.”
The actress is lucky to share the small screen with a number of famous faces, including Michael Vartan. “Michael is so lovely and so talented,” she shares in our celebrity interview. “It’s amazing how humble everyone is on set. Everyone is so nice to each other, and it’s a great cast to be apart of.” Thanks to the show’s addicting storyline and great cast, we were excited to learn that writers are already working on the second season.
Not only is Paige an actress, but she’s also an up-and-coming writer and film director. She started her own film company called Crazy Sunshine Films and has a feature film in the works called Neon Candy, set to premiere in September. She, of course, shares her thoughts on the potential strike of the Writers Guild of America (WGA). Although she is not part of the WGA, she believes that if anyone is not feeling valued or being underpaid, then they should take a stand. We couldn’t agree more!
Courtney Paige on Her Love Life
The Arrangement may be filled with romantic drama, but off-screen, Paige’s love life is much more low-key. While she’s not currently looking for a celebrity relationship, she’s not opposed to finding someone special. “I’m still single, and I’m really focusing on my career, but if you know any single guys…,” she says with a laugh.
When it comes to her dream date, she likes to keep things simple. “I’m a pretty big country girl. I love to get out of the city and do anything outdoorsy. Fishing, hiking, watching the stars, or something else in nature is right up my alley,” she shares.
Every man’s dream girl, right? Not according to Paige. “I’m a lot to handle,” she adds. “Actresses are emotional, and they wear their hearts on their sleeve.”
Of course, Paige’s first love is acting, dating back to her early years in the theatre. To young girls watching The Arrangement and hoping to become actresses, she advises, “Make sure that you start in the theatre. I think it’s important to not get caught up in all of the Hollywood glitz and fluffiness and to really stay true to your roots. Always remember what’s important about the craft.”
Catch Courtney Paige on the season finale of The Arrangement on E! on Sunday, May 7th at 10 p.m. EST. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
