Now that Fergie finally has a break from touring, the first thing on her agenda is spending more time with her husband Josh Duhamel. According to UsMagazine.com, Fergie says that her and Duhamel’s quality time consists primarily of listening to music and going down to North Dakota to visit Duhamel’s parents. The singer says, “My husband and I like playing music from our childhood,” says Fergie. “Music which makes a difference to us. It’s a bonding thing. It’s nice to share music from your past with someone you love because you learn a lot more about the person.”
How can you carve out more time with your significant other? Continue reading →
David Arquette and Courteney Cox. Photo: Mike/Fame Pictures
By Guy Winch, Ph.D., author of The Squeaky Wheel
While it’s natural to moan and complain to our spouses and expect support and understanding from them, too much complaining can change the very nature of our relationship and damage it beyond repair. When David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced they were splitting up last October, Arquette mentioned that Cox was sick of “mothering” him. For a celebrity couple, the two have been relatively close-lipped about the details of their separation. However, it’s fair to assume that if Cox was doing too much mothering, Arquette was doing too much complaining.
When one member of a couple becomes an over-complainer, it creates significant stress on the relationship and the entire household. Unproductive complaining such as venting, whining and moaning, creates an atmosphere of negativity and dissatisfaction that pervades the home. Over-complaining of the unproductive kind can also make it difficult for other members of the household to express their own joy and happiness.
Igal Dehan and Jaimie Hilfiger in Sue Wong at L.A. Fashion Week. Photo courtesy of LCO.
By Vicky Sullivan of Aspiring Socialite
Supermodel Jaimie Hilfiger, niece of famed fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, has been seen around town wearing the latest in fashion – which includes old Hollywood styles. During L.A. Fashion Week, she wore a light pink cocktail dress complete with old world-inspired lace and Edwardian beadwork designed by Sue Wong to the designer’s My Fair Lady Champagne Brunch/Fashion Show at The Ceders, the former historic Hollywood home of silent-screen icon Norma Talmadge, which was purchased by Wong in 2004. Hilfiger’s most recent project is being the face of boyfriend Igal Dehan’s jewelry line, Cuffs of Love, worn by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, the Hilton sisters, and Stevie Wonder.
Hilfiger took time to speak exclusively with Cupid’s Pulse about love, dating and celebrity style. For hopeless romantics intent on experiencing the romance and chivalry of old Hollywood, this young model reveals how to glam up your love life simply by bringing back nostalgic designs and genuine class:
Go dancing with friends! Photo: stockyimages / Bigstock.com
This is no joke or April Fool’s Day prank! If you’re looking for something fun to do on April 1st, Spring Fling, hosted by WeekendDating.com, is an event you won’t want to pass up. The organization has partnered up with 20 social groups to put the party together, which is New York City’s largest after-work mingling and networking event. Featuring hors d’oeuvres, happy hour, giveaways and music all night long, you’ll be sure to meet someone new to spark your interest, whether you’re looking for the love of your life or just want to enjoy the dating game.
Who: WeekendDating.com
What: Spring Fling
Where: La Pomme NYC
37 W. 26th St.
New York, NY 10010
When: Friday, April 1 at 6 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 online (reserve before April 1); $30 at the door
Dress Code: Business Casual – no ripped/baggy jeans, sneakers, runners, or t-shirts please!
Angelina Jolie with Vivienne, Knox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
If their life was like a sitcom, it’d be called “The Brangelina Bunch.” Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were out in New Orleans last weekend with their entire clan of kids, according to People. While things are busy on vacation with the family, the life of this celebrity family is becoming, as a source said, “organized chaos.” “Of course it’s wild when all the kids are there, and evening tends to be a bit chaotic with dinner and bedtime are both good with rules,” the source said. “[Pitt and Jolie] there are definitely consequences, like time-outs, for bad behavior, but for the most part the kids all get along.”
Both the engagement and the relationship are over for Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen. According to UsMagazine.com, the couple just couldn’t make things work. The pair met in 2007 on the set of Jumper. They were engaged a year later and called it off in the summer of 2010. It seems like this on and off couple may officially be on the outs.
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his much-younger fiancée Crystal Harris were caught huddling close all night at the Playboy Golf Lingerie and Pajama Party at the Playboy Mansion in L.A. last week, according to People. The duo “looked smitten,” according to a source at the party with them. Hefner, the 85-year-old husband-to-be, also received a life-sized birthday card from Playboy Golf CEO Ajay Pathak.
Claire Nolan and Chris Pontius. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Jackass star Chris Pontius has split with his wife of nearly seven years, Claire Nolan, reportsUsMagazine.com. Nolan filed for divorce last week in L.A. County Superior Court. The couple share no children.
If your partner files for divorce, how should you react?
Chris Brown and Rihanna. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Rapper and R&B star Chris Brown can’t seem to shake his past with former flame Rihanna, reports People. Brown became visibly upset and violent on Tuesday morning during an interview for Good Morning America when interviewer Robin Roberts began to inquire about his past with Rihanna. A source close to the actor says, “He’s been trying to move on from his past and focus on his music, and he’s finally putting out an album…” Brown tweeted later on that day giving a shout out to his fans, “Thank you to everyone who supports my music!!! Key Word (music) !!! Love y’all.”
The big day is just days away, and you can bet Reese Witherspoon is finalizing the last touches to ensure her wedding is perfect. RadarOnline reported Monday that Witherspoon met with stylist Lorri Goddard-Clark at Prive Salon to color her hair amid the dreary Los Angeles weather. The bride-to-be will marry Hollywood agent Jim Toth at her Ojai Valley ranch in California this Saturday. We’re sure this is just one of many things on Witherspoon’s wedding checklist, and we wish her the best of luck!
How can you keep the pressure off right before your wedding?
Tiger Woods’ rumored girlfriend Alyse Lahti Johnston may not be in for the long haul, reports RadarOnline. A source close to Johnston revealed that the 22-year-old may only be looking for fun. “[Johnston] sent a BBM to a mutual friend of ours saying she didn’t consider herself Tiger’s girlfriend,” says the source. “They were just having a good time hooking up.” Johnston and Woods, who were introduced by Johnston’s golf instructor, have dodged many rumors regarding Johnston’s motives. “Alyse wouldn’t care about Tiger’s money. That’s never motivated her and she comes from a very well-to-do family anyway,” says the source. “She just wants to have a good time and lots of fun. I can definitely see her considering sex with Tiger a lot more fun than a relationship with him.”
It looks like Holly Madison’s romance with Jack Barakat is over, according to People. The duo met on Twitter and continued to date under the radar until her December 31st birthday party, when they went public with their relationship. Madison didn’t let the breakup get in the way of a fun weekend, however, as she seemed in a good mood while hosting a party with Brody Jenner at Chateau nightclub in Las Vegas last weekend. Despite the sad ending, Madison proved that there’s more to be said for Twitter than status updates.
What are the benefits of meeting your partner online?
The ongoing internet feud between country crooner LeAnn Rimes and her fiance Eddie Cibrian’s ex wife Brandi Glanville is over, reports UsMagazine.com. Rimes has been accused of creating a fake Twitter account and cyber bullying Glanville, but both women are denying any harassment has taken place. “We have communicated and have a direct understanding that we are only ourselves on Twitter and have no other accounts that try to destroy one another,” Rimes tweeted.
The pain of dating and breaking up isn’t just reserved for the young. Singles dating in mid-life and beyond face the same heartbreak, confusion and anxieties as those in their 20’s and 30’s. These challenges are compounded by the insecurities that frequently come with age, especially for women: Am I still desirable? … Am I still attractive? … Will I ever find another partner?
Celebrity couples are no exception. After 24 years of marriage, Tony Danza, age 59, filed for divorce from his 52-year old wife, Tracy Robinson. Jennifer Aniston, who has been in the headlines with several unsuccessful relationships over the past decade, is now telling reporters that she’s happily single.
Recently, celebrity couple Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper, considered one of Hollywood’s top power couples, broke up after dating for two years. When asked during an interview about the nature of their relationship, Cooper mentioned that marriage was not in the picture. Chances are that Zellweger thought she was in a different relationship – one with a more committed and long-term outcome. It appears both partners were not “on the same page.”
Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph, 38, revealed her baby bump on Sunday at the Milk and Bookies Second Annual Story Time Celebration in L.A, UsMagazine.com reports. She’s expecting her third child with her husband, Paul Thomas Anderson and the couple is already parents to two daughters, Pearl, 5, and Lucille, 1. Although pregnant, the Bridesmaids actress will continue working. “I seem to be pregnant through all my movies, so I never seem to give anything up, do I?” Rudolph said last June while promoting Grown Ups.
What are some ways to stay active with your partner while pregnant?
Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com; David Gabber / PR Photos
In honor of their on-again romance, Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez took A-Rod’s two children to Busch Gardens amusement park in Tampa, Florida. According to UsMagazine.com, the actress looked incredibly motherly holding hands with the baseball star’s two daughters Natasha, 6, and Ella, 2, from his previous marriage to Cynthia Rodriguez. It looks like this couple may have hit a home run in the kid department after they rekindled their romance in November. Cameron Diaz was also seen bonding with the girls late last year on a family trip to Mexico.
Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
Now that the world has most of the details on the royal wedding ceremony, the next question on everyone’s mind seems to be where the Prince and his soon-to-be wife plan on spending their honeymoon. The fact that the pair can take their pick of pretty much anywhere in the world, makes the answer to this question that much more interesting. According to People, Prince William has hinted toward an Australian honeymoon while visiting the areas of the continent that were damaged from last month’s Cyclone Yasi, saying, “I love scuba diving. I have always wanted to dive the [Great] Barrier Reef, I will have to come back — maybe we’ll have a honeymoon in Cairns [Australia]?”
I fell in love with Bloomingdale’s long ago. However, over the weekend, I got to experience love in an entirely new way during the Cupid’s Pulse Finding Mr. Bright event in the cosmetics department. As I have grown to know all too well, New Yorkers never have enough time. Therefore, multitasking is a must. Getting both makeup and dating advice in one session is just what any social or corporate ladder climber needs. The fabulous Lori Bizzoco (pictured left,) founder and editor-in-chief of Cupid’s Pulse, opened the program with a star-studded presentation on how to find love based on lessons learned from celebrity romances and heartbreaks. As a blogger and Aspiring New York Socialite looking for love, Lori has been an excellent mentor and complete inspiration to me.
One of the trickiest aspects of modern dating and relationships is the etiquette minefield that is keeping in touch with your ex.
There are two important things to consider:
Are you over them?: Have you worked through the loss of the relationship, grieved your feelings good, bad, and indifferent, accepted that it’s over and reached a point of not being emotionally invested?
What is your purpose for staying in contact?: If it’s friendship pure and simple, working together or sharing kids necessitates contact, these reasons are understandable. Anything else is a hidden agenda.
Unless you were ‘over’ him by the time you broke up, you need space before contact.
Tish Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
In a shocking announcement last week, Billy Ray Cyrus told the ladies of The View that he had decided to drop the much-publicized divorce between himself and wife, Tish. The 17-year marriage that spawned teen sensation Miley Cyrus was in danger of dissolving last year when the Cyruses filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences.” After seeing how much the divorce was hurting the family, Billy Ray decided to call it off, reports RadarOnline. “I dropped the divorce. I wanted to put my family back together,” he says. He also cited communication as one of the their biggest problems, and added, “I think for the first time me and my entire family are finally communicating with each other.”
What are some ways to work on your rocky relationship?
Bradley Cooper and Renee Zellweger. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos; Janet Mayer / PR Photos
She’ll be writing about this one in her diary. Reports from RadarOnline say that Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper, the star of The Hangover and Limitless, have broken up after two years together. Neither have commented on the split, but sources have told UsMagazine.comthat things ended following the release of photos which depict Cooper with another woman. “I just don’t want to talk about that,” Cooper told Howard Stern while on the shock jock’s radio show. Star Magazine revealed Cooper was sneaking around with Hollywood girls such as Sandra Bullock and Jessica Biel.
What are signs that you should move on from a relationship?
Leah Messer and Corey Simms. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
It’s hard enough planning your wedding without kids, but add twin 15-month-olds to the mix and it can be even more stressful! Just ask Teen Mom 2 star Leah Simms. The 18-year-old mom, who was planning her upcoming nuptials with her babies’ father Corey in the show’s latest episode, was beginning to get frustrated with wedding planning and raising her kids at the same time, according to UsMagazine.com. “I’m getting frustrated about it. I haven’t got my dress, Corey hasn’t gotten my wedding band,” Leah told her mom, Dawn. “We were talking today about postponing it, but I don’t know what we’re going to do. I’m completely stressed out about it.”
How can you avoid getting stressed by wedding planning?
Beastly, a modern day depiction of Beatuy and the Beast, tells the tale of Kyle Kingson (Alex Pettyfer), the ideal handsome high school student who has anything he could ever want. His only downfall is his love for picking on those inferior to him. Things take a turn for the worse after Kyle ditches a goth girl (Mary-Kate Olsen), who casts a spell and transforms Kyle into a hideous creature. The spell can only be broken if he can find someone who’s able to love him for his inner qualities. Kyle’s father (Peter Krause) isn’t one who can do this, sending Kyle off to live in Brooklyn where he vows to protect a local addict if he lets his beautiful daughter (Vanessa Hudgens) live with Kyle. Over the course of the film, this couple forms a deep relationship unlike anything Kyle had in high school.
How important is physical attraction in a relationship?
Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos/ A. Gilbert / PR Photos
Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Ochocinco may have rushed his engagement to fiancée former Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada, but don’t expect to see them walking down the aisle anytime soon. “He has four kids. I have one. We want to be engaged for at least a year and enjoy our time with our children, and then we’re going to plan our wedding,” said Lozada at Cosmopolitan‘s Fun Fearless Males of 2011 party. Ochocinco thinks that his relationship with Lozada works so well because they are completely open with each other, according to People. “I know everything about her, so there are no surprises,” said the football player.
Is it important to know your partner’s every secret?
