Abby McGrew and Eli Manning. Photo: RAM/Fame Pictures
By Meghan Fitzgerald
People confirms that the New York Giants quarter backer, Eli Manning, and wife Abby are expecting their second child in June! Their second child will be a sibling to their first child Ava Frances, 2. Manning told UsWeekly that him and wife of five years are so excited for the new addition to their family!
Leslie Mann and Judd Apatow. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Judd Apatow, 45, writer, co-producer, and director of This is 40, said he sees himself in his characters Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann. Apatow and Leslie Mann, a real life married couple know the dilemmas of marriage. Apatow talks with People, stating that he “Relate[s] to just being a disgusting man and feeling bad that my wife even has to be around.” Even after problems after a 16-year relationship, the couple remains in love with each other, and loves working together more than anything.
What are some ways to bridge the gap between genders in your relationship?
Beyonce and Jay-Z. Photo: GTRES/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Jared Sais
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have one of those rare celebrity relationships that seems like the real deal. In this candid chat with Oprah Winfrey on Oprah’s Next Chapter, the pop superstar opens up about their four-year marriage, divulging never-before-shared details about their union and family life. CupidPulse.com’s celebrity detective is here to reveal some non-verbal cues that you may have missed — and to determine if their love will last.
Katie Holmes with Suri. Photo: Marquez/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Meghan Fitzgerald
The beautiful, single actress, Katie Holmes, 34, has her life entirely wide open. After separating from her ex, Tom Cruise, she has made her way to the cover of Allure. Although the two remain civil, reports Huffington Post, Holmes hopes this upcoming year will be a peaceful one. The April issue of Allure discusses Holmes’s future. UsMagazine.com reports that Katie Holmes is open to having more children! She’s even considering becoming a lawyer! You go Katie.
Kim Spradlin and Bryan Wolfe. Photo: JEN SIMON/FONDLY FOREVER PHOTOGRAPHY
By Andrea Surujnauth
Survivor winner, Kim Spradlin, tied the knot with her fiance Bryan Wolfe. According to People, the couple opted for an intimate wedding ceremony on a private beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. “We chose a private beach near our hotel,” Spradlin told People. “It’s by a cove. I just wanted it to feel very organic and natural.” The guest list was comprised of about 30 of the couples closest friends and family. The blushing bride attended the ceremony in a beautiful Catherine Deanne and her bare feet. “It fits with the vibe of Cabo,” she said, “and what I wanted for the wedding.” The reception was also held on the beach where the guests ate sea bass as they sat around a campfire. “I wanted the whole thing to feel like a really cool party. I didn’t want people to sit down and feel like they had to mind their p’s and q’s. So I got a cool band and lanterns, and we just spent the day with people who are important to us. I am so happy that I could be surrounded by the people I love.”
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Jessica Conigliaro
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow recently opened up about the miscarriage she experienced in recent years. She says she got through the tough time with support from her loving husband and Coldplay rocker Chris Martin, UsMagazine.com reports. “We are committed co-parents, we make all the decisions together and lean on each other for support,” Paltrow says. “[Chris] is so good to the children and to know that you had kids with such a good man is a real weight off you.”
What are some ways to help your partner get through a tragedy?
Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere. Photo: Pixplanete / PR Photos; Insidefoto / PR Photos
By Meghan Fitzgerald
UsMagazine.com reported that although Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere’s relationship didn’t last, Crawford learned a lot of lessons from the four-year marriage. On March 11th, Crawford was on Oprah’s Master Class, discussing how their 17-year gap was the largest problem in their relationship. The New York Post reports Crawford’s appearance on Oprah, “I think a lot of what happened with Richard and I was, I was still 22 and at 22 — as a young woman — I was kind of still figuring out who I was and what I wanted to be and he was already 37.” The two are now happy, with children.
How do you know if an age gap in your relationship will affect it in the long-term?
Catherine Giudici and Sean Lowe. Photo: PRN / PRPhotos.com
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Bachelor, Sean Lowe, and bride-to-be, Catherine Guidici announced their plans to say ‘I do’ very very soon! UsMagazine.com reports how Lowe will most likely not be inviting Emily Maynard to their dream wedding. Although he still likes and respects Maynard, he doesn’t think it is appropriate for her to be invited. The happy couple stated that they will get married on TV, Hollywood Life reports. The two continue to plan their wedding as they move on with their lives!
What are some things to consider about inviting your exes to your wedding?
Jillian Michaels with daughter Lukensia. Photo: FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Jillian Michaels and girlfriend, Heidi Rhoades, are busy balancing their two kids, daughter Lukensia, 3, and son Phoenix,10 months. Jillian Michaels spoke with Peopleand said, “I get up at 7 a.m. – after being up all night with the baby – and run around trying to get both kids diaper-changed, dressed and fed. Finally I’ll shower, and before I know it, I’ve got 50 emails to answer, and I need to leave for work.” She told Fitness Magazine that women need to workout whenever they can … and realize that every decision counts.
What are some ways to balance being a parent and staying healthy?
Mark Wilkerson and Melissa Joan Hart. Photo: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com
By Andrea Surujnauth
Melissa Joan Hart, star of the hit show Melissa and Joey, had a house full of sick patients this month. Her three sons Mason,7, Brady, 5, Tucker, 5 months, and her husband all had the flu. According to People, Hart admitted that her husband, Mark Wilkerson, was the hardest patient to deal with. “Kids bounce back like that. Men … not. You’d think that no one had ever been sick before!” said Hart. Surprisingly, Hart did not get sick at all. “You’re the mom. You gotta clean it up and keep going. You’re not allowed to get sick. You do not get sick. Especially when you’re working, too.”
How do you show you care when your partner is sick?
Catherine Giudici and Sean Lowe. Photo: Parisa/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Andrea Surujnauth
The Bachelor‘s Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici are excited to finally be public about their love for one another.”I’m just so excited that the secret is out,” says Lowe. After having a romantic proposal in Thailand on national television, Guidici is happy to get the chance to be in a normal relationship with her man. “Now, we can be a normal couple and hold hands in public!” she exclaims. However, as excited as they are to be together at last, People reported that the two are waiting until after they are married to be intimate with one another. “From my perspective, I’ve lived life kind of selfishly for a long time. Now, I’m going to try to live it the way I know to be right.” says Lowe who is a born-again virgin and a conservative Christian. How does Giudici feel about this? “I honor him,” she says. The two will be tying the knot on national television for an ABC special.
What are some ways to know your values match with your partner’s?
Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Scott Disick is up to his usual nonsense yet again. While the beautiful Kourtney Kardashian is shaping herself up for this summer’s bikini season, boyfriend Disick, is attempting to speed up the process. On the latest episode of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami, Kourtney stepped on the scale weighing a tiny amount of 115 pounds. UsMagazine.com reported that Disick continued to say “Do you know what you’re supposed to weigh for your average weight for your height?” Los Angeles Times describes how Disick told Kourtney 93 pounds is the “dream” weight. She than broke down to tears, saying she wanted to do it the healthy way. Good for you Kourtney, stick up for yourself in this relationship!
Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici. Photo: Dave Hagerman/ABC
By Meghan Fitzgerald
This past Monday, The Bachelor hunk, Sean Lowe, proposed to the goofy yet beautiful graphic designer, Catherine Giudici, 26. People reports that the last episode took place in Thailand filled with romantic dates and the final two both meeting Lowe’s parents. The emotional season came down to one girl, Catherine. E! Online announced that very shortly after Lowe proposed, Giudici jumped to Instagram to post a picture of the 3 carat Neil Lane engagement ring. The couple have not set a date, but plan on marrying very soon!
Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald. Photo: KM/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Andrea Surujnauth
Nikki Reed recently talked to People about her relationship with husband Paul McDonald and their plans for their future. Reed said that the key to a successful relationship is to spend time with one another. “I feel like it’s really important to just be with each other and make the other person a priority,” she tells People. She mentions that she and her hubby have been spending extra time with each other collaborating on music. “We’re actually writing a full-length [album] and we should be releasing that in the next couple of months and hopefully doing some touring in Europe. We’re playing a few shows at SXSW.” says Reed. When it comes to expanding their family, Reed is in no rush to have kids. “Right now we’re just so focused on what we’re doing together musically and where we’re at in our careers,” Reed says. “I can’t try to predict what life has in store for us because obviously at a certain point, you throw your hands up and say what’s meant to happen will happen. But right now at this moment, I don’t feel like I’m insistent on that. I just feel really content.”
Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears. Photos: Koi Sojer / PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Meghan Fitzgerald
According to People, Britney Spears went straight to Twitter on Monday morning to congratulate her sister Jamie Lynn Spears on her recent engagement. It seems little Spears is moving on her way in the world! Huffington Post announced that Britney, 31, said, “So excited and happy for my sister, congrats @jamielynnspears – love you.” Even though Spears recently went through a breakup from her fiance, Jason Trawick, she is still able to be happy for her sister. Good for you, Jamie Lynn and Jamie Watson!
How do you know when it’s the right time to get engaged?
According to People, Jennifer Aniston “is crazy about Justin [Theroux] and can’t wait to be his wife.” A source tells the magazine that “she plans on privately changing her name to Theroux. She likes the way it sounds and jokes that [Jennifer Theroux] sounds very posh.” The source also spilled the beans about the couple already having their wedding bands designed and Aniston already having a wedding dress in mind. Plus, the twosome have set a date. The two lovebirds got engaged on August 10, 2012 when Theroux popped the question while they were celebrating his 41st birthday.
What are some last-minute ways to prepare for your wedding?
Bill and Giuliana Rancic. Photo: Girlie/Fame Pictures
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic told UsMagazine.comthat they “make their relationship a priority, even when there’s there cutest baby ever” around. Similarly, Hollywood Lifereported that the twosome believe that the best thing they can do for their son is to have a strong marriage, hence why they put their marriage first and their child second. The couple refers to themselves as husband and wife but also best friends.
What are some ways to work on your marriage when you have children?
Christina Applegate and Martyn LeNoble. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Andrea Surujnauth
Christina Applegate tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Martyn LeNoble. According to People, the two had a a private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles. Applegate, 41, and LeNoble, 43, have been together since 2008. These lovebirds got engaged in 2010 on Valentine’s Day. The couple have a 2-year-old daughter together, Sadie Grace. This is both Applegate’s and LeNoble’s second marriage.
How do you know when you’re ready to marry your partner?
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel. Photo: API/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Love was in the air at Justin Timberlake’s performance at The Brit Awards left many people anxiously waiting his new album release. E! Online reported that wife, Jessica Biel was able to go to the Brit Awards and watch hubby perform his new song, “Mirrors.” Biel was so proud off her husband’s performance, and his recent work, that she rushed right to Twitter. Saying “My huz just killed it on the Brits, and the London fans are the tits!” UsMagazine.com stated that Biel was “super excited for the show” and even danced around the VIP section to “SexyBack.”
What are some ways to support your partner in his or her passion?
A peek at this year's winner's envelopes. Photo courtesy of Marc Friedland.
By Whitney Baker and Rachael Moore
For 27 years, Marc Friedland, also known as the “godfather of the invitation” and “stationer to the stars,” has perfected the design, elegance and timeliness of an invitation. Having developed wedding invites for everyone from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to Larry King to Timbaland, Friedland and his team understand the importance of using the personal style of the bride and groom to create a unique invitation.
“We look at all of our events as experiences and recognize them as great moments to be remembered. People sometimes forget about the food and the décor, but the invitation serves as a keepsake to bring back the memory of that time,” he shared. “It takes the personality of the couple and brings that to life. I try to capture their essence in everything I do.”
Pink and Carey Hart. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
By Jessica Conigliaro
Pop singer Pink often uses her marriage as inspirations for her songs. Personal lyrics such as those must have an effect on the man she is singing about. When asked how he felt, Pink’s husband told her, “Look, I know you, we have a good sense of humor, and I know what I signed up for. I only listen to half of what you say anyway!” People reports that Pink’s response was, “When he starts listening to me too much, we have problems!”
How do you know when to make an issue of something that upsets you in a relationship?
Adam Shulman and Anne Hathaway. Photo: LRR/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Even the beautiful and talented Anne Hathaway has gone through ‘bad ones.’ The actress who recently won an award for Les Miserables, talked about her engagement ring with hubby Adam Shulman. People states that Hathaway had to go through some ‘bad ones’ to find the love of her life, Shulman. According to ICYDK, she insists on being matchmaker now so she can spread the love to everyone.
What are some qualities that qualify your current fling as a ‘bad one’?
Arlene Silver and Dick Van Dyke. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Jessica Conigliaro
For Dick Van Dyke, the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) was a night of celebration for many reasons. According to People, he received the Life Achievement Award, and coincidentally returned to the same event where he met his wife Arlene during the 2006 SAG ceremony. Although half his age, the two are happily married with Van Dyke gushing in a recent interview on RumorFix.com, “I found the perfect one.”
How do you know if your partner likes you for you?
Michelle Kwan and Clay Pell. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Meghan Fitzgerald
Michelle Kwan walked down the aisle dressed head to toe in a flowing ivory Vera Wang dress, approaching the love of her life, Clay Pell. Most brides express emotions on their wedding day, however, and according to People, Kwan shed “so many tears.” With all of her closest friends and family, Kwan was hit with emotions like a hurricane. The Providence Journal reported that after the ceremony, family and friends gathered together with sparklers as the new couple walked out of the church.
How do you support your nervous bride on your wedding day?