Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos
Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones were seen walking around Manhattan recently, despite Douglas’ struggle with throat cancer. The 66-year-old actor is recovering from eight weeks of chemotherapy treatment for the tumor found at the back of his throat. Michael Douglas, though thin, seemed to be perfectly happy. The actor even managed a recent trip to Pennsylvania to visit his son Cameron in prison. Douglas’ publicist told RadarOnline, “He’s not going everyday and not as often as he would like, but he is still visiting with him.”
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Photo: BIG Australia/Flynetpictures.com
Apparently For Love and Other Drugs star Anne Hathaway will not entertain talk of her co-star’s love-life during interviews, according to US Weekly. During a press conference for the movie, questions arose about Jake Gyllenhaal and his connection to teen singing sensation Taylor Swift. Anne Hathaway took the pressure off of her co-star by saying, “You keep the conversation to me and only me or otherwise I’m going to get nasty! Thank you.”
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Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler. Photo: Pablo/Flynetpictures.com
It looks as though Christina Aguilera is back in the dating game! Since separating from husband Jordan Bratman, Aguilera has been spotted out and about with Matthew Rutler, a set assistant from her new movie Burlesque. Most recently, Christina Aguilera and Matthew Rutler went on a double date with celebrity couple Nicole Richie and Joel Madden at Hollywood’s SoHo House, according to PopEater.
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Christina Aguilera. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Jessica Downey of Chicago Now’s All the Single Ladies
Christina Aguilera recently divorced Jordan Bratman, and she is about to turn 30 in December. I am at the opposite end of things – I just turned 30, and I have never been married (read that as I am totally and completely single).
When I was 20, I thought that I would be married or at least in a really serious relationship by the age of 30. And it’s not that I think 30 is old by any means or that I had some sort of timeline but at that time, 30 just seemed so far away. I mean, 10 years is a pretty long time; plenty of time to meet a guy, fall in love and get married.
Obviously as I went into this year, I figured out that marriage probably wasn’t going to happen. Technically, it didn’t take me that long to figure it out, but I mean, you really never know what can happen. But as my birthday got closer and closer, I kind of liked the idea of having a boyfriend or at least a date by my side on that day.
Bridget Marquardt and Nicolas Carpenter. Photo: TwitPic
Former Girl Next Door Bridget Marquardt has a new reality television show in the works. What’s her only concern? Can she and boyfriend Nicolas Carpenter keep their relationship intact? She told RadarOnline, “It’s kind of fun to be able to share it with my boyfriend, but at the same time I have concerns with that as well…they always say that all these reality show couples end up breaking up and [have] lots of problems and stuff so I’m definitely listening to that and taking that into consideration. Maybe a formatted show is a better way to go.” Bridget Marquardt is excited about the show and is also thrilled with her post-playboy life. She and Nicolas Carpenter, a director, hope to “…do some more horror movies together where I’m producing and he’s directing and his brother is actually a writer so we kind of have a team here!”
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
After meeting on the set of the Lifetime movie Northern Lights last year, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian began an off-camera affair when they were both still married to other people. In a recent article in US Weekly, the country queen revealed that what happened with Eddie Cibrian is not who she is, but she refuses to live with regrets. “It happens every day to so many people,” said LeAnn Rimes. “And if I take away my album sales, my words … you have just another couple. You had two couples whose marriages didn’t work who really stumbled upon each other and fell in love.”
Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Photo: DS/DINO/JERC/Flynetpictures.com
After tying the knot in what has been a detailed four-day wedding celebration in India, Katy Perry still can’t stop talking about her husband, Russell Brand. Despite the provocative teasing good-girl image Katy Perry maintains in the public eye, she tells Harper’s Bazaar, “I always knew I wanted a great man of God. Someone who was going to be an inspiration for people and also be a lovely husband and father.” Wait, are we still talking about Russell Brand? Apparently so. Us Weeklyreports that Brand is a “deeply spiritual man and ideal dad material.” And what about the 10-year age gap? Katy Perry explains, “We’re at different places in our lives, but we can still grow together.” With a man that’s “though-provoking, articulate [and] a real advocate,” it looks like clear sailing for the newlywed couple — with a few laughs along the way.
Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker. Photo: Koi Sojer / PR Photos
Niecy Nash is in love and wants the world to know it! The Style Network host told Peoplethat when it comes to planning her wedding, “The only thing I know I really want is to marry that guy.” “That guy” is electrical engineer fiancé, Jay Tucker. The one other wedding detail Nash has set is who she wants for her bridesmaids, including Sherri Sheperd from The View. Beyond that, Nash has a lot of planning to do. “Falling in love was easy,” she says. “Planning a wedding, not so much.”
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Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Photo: Janet Mayer / PRPhotos.com
By Erika Hymowitz Vujnovich
Chelsea Clinton/Marc Mezvinsky, Naomi Watts/Liev Schreiber, Tom Cruise/Katie Holmes and even Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie are among the numerous celebrity couples attempting to make an interfaith relationship work. While it’s nice to believe the old saying “love conquers all,” there are often many challenges an interfaith couple faces. Speaking from experience, I entered into an interfaith marriage five years ago. It has taken a tremendous amount of respect and understanding between me and my husband to make our relationship work and to be able to provide a stable foundation for our children.
ABC News says that one in three U.S. couples is in a religiously mixed marriage. However, back in June, the Chicago Family Law Blog highlighted the issue and cited data taken from a 2001 American Religious Identification Survey, which show couples in mixed-religion families were three times more likely to be divorced than those who were of the same faith. The New York Times also wrote on the issue this past summer, following the high-profile marriage of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. Clinton, a Methodist and Mezvinsky, who is Jewish, pushed the issue of mixed marriage into the spotlight again.
Whether mixed-religion marriages are becoming the new norm or not, if you are in such a relationship and are questioning whether or not it can work, here are a few things to consider:
Snooki and Jionni Lavalle. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
While the third season of the Jersey Shore is already looking to raise our eyebrows with the addition of another roommate, Deena Nicole Cortese, one guy who we won’t see shouting “T-Shirt Time!” is Snooki’s newest boyfriend, Jionni LaValle. While Snooki and her Jersey Shore cast mates have turned their 15 minutes of fame into consecutive seasons of their hit reality TV show, Jionni LaValle has other plans. When LaValle saw a photo taken of himself and Snooki in the tabloids, “he was less than thrilled.” Snooki tells People, “He said, ‘I don’t want to be in that world, because he’s trying to be a teacher and, you know, he just wants me to be me.” And it only gets better! Snooki reveals that LaValle and her father “are already tight,” having gained the sought-after seal of approval. With previous boyfriends looking to spill the details about their relationships to any available media outlet, LaValle doesn’t seem to care for the celebrity world. He’s just Snookin’ for love.Why is privacy important in a relationship?
John Travolta and Kelly Preston. Photo: MOB/Flynetpictures.com
By Sherry Amatenstein, LCSW, and author of The Complete Marriage Counselor
It sounds simplistic, but the primary key to a successful marriage, whether the couple are superstars or just plain folk, is for the pair to make each other a priority.
This advice is easy to say, of course, but hard to implement, especially when your every move is followed by Twitter, Facebook, 24/7 cable news, and paparazzi. In the case celebrity couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston, their union endured the scrutiny that arose after a blackmail attempt surrounding the death of their autistic son. No couple is immune from trauma and strife, but they must band together in the face of the trouble, instead of becoming separate camps. Travolta and Preston exhibited grace under unimaginable sorrow and pressure, and their union seemingly emerged stronger for the ordeal.
Kim Kardashian and Scott Disick with Mason Disick. Photo: Starmax / PRPhotos.com
Kourtney Kardashian’s beau Scott Disick is known for his temper, but as of last week, the new father seems to be making changes. Disick, 27, has frequently been caught badmouthing Kim Kardashian’s best pal, Spin Crowd star Jonathan Cheeban. At a country club in New Jersey last month, Disick was overheard “…talking sh** about [Cheeban] real bad,” revealed a source. Disick claimed that Cheeban would be nobody without him. The source assured RadarOnline, “Cheeban is a good guy and has turned the other cheek.” Despite their differences, the two seemed friendly at Ciara’s birthday bash in Manhattan. Says the source, “They seemed to be getting along great and even grabbed dinner together after the event.”How can you be friends with your partner’s pals?
While singer Katy Perry and comedian Russel Brand’s wedding may have been all about “no regrets, just love” — for neighbors not in attendance, it was anything but a “teenage dream.” The couple’s wedding at the Aman-i-Khas hotel in Rajasthan, India, last week was loud enough to draw noise complaints. The hotel, which is located next to a sacred tiger sanctuary, has been charged with violating the district’s laws against loud music after 10 p.m. Perry and Brand, who were free from any charges, have headed to the Maldives for their honeymoon, but managers of the hotel could face fines or jail time.
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Photo: Oliver/Flynetpictures.com
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt graced the red carpet on Saturday in Las Vegas for Pure nightclub’s Halloween Haunt. Pratt dressed as an alien, while Montag opted for a gold mini-dress. Former Hills star Montag, who recently caused controversy by having ten plastic surgery procedures performed in a single day, told Us Weekly, “I’m good. I’m just trying to focus on other things, not focus so much on my body.” The couple, who have reunited after filing for divorce, are “…enjoying [their] relationship,” said Montag. “I had so much going on before, I didn’t have a chance to enjoy being a newlywed.”
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon. Photo: ER/Flynetpictures.com
As a result of her recent pregnancy, mommy-to-be, Mariah Carey’s style is bound to experience some changes. However, according to People, this high-heeled diva may be switching to flats as a result of husband, Nick Cannon’s request. “Basically, I got Mariah Carey, the high-heel queen, to put on some flats. And this is amazing. I’m going shoe shopping today, needless to say, to buy you some flat shoes,” Cannon announced to his wife. Carey, who is even know to travel in heels seems to be flattered by Cannon’s request that she wear flats while carrying their child.
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z. Photo: Teach/Moryc Welt/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kaitlyn Monteiro
With this year’s 2010 midterm elections coming to a close today, we aren’t seeing the celebrity star power that we witnessed in 2008. Make no mistake; it’s not the Presedential election but it’s still an important time to vote. According to experts, Hollywood is staying home this election period. Why the lack of star power now? Where’s Brad and Angelina? Demi and Ashton? Whether we like it or not, these famous folks can influence public opinion. If you and your partner are ready to vote but don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to politics, there are still ways that you can make a stance while maintaining a healthy relationship:
Blake Lively and Penn Badgley. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos; Janet Mayer / PR Photos
It’s official: another cute celebrity couple has parted ways. Gossip Girl costars Blake Lively and Penn Badgley have gone their separate ways, Peoplehas learned. Reps for both of the actors have confirmed the split, even though the two were seen out in public together just last week in New York shopping for candles at Henri Bendel. While the real-life couple split just like their TV characters, unlike their Gossip Girl counter parts, the pair are remaining mum about the subject. A source says that there seemed “no sign of trouble” between the two while filming their hit show on set. Lively told Allure Magazine in an interview last month that she doesn’t comment on relationships. “My anonymity is something I treasure. Wanting to be an actor and wanting to be famous are different.” If only Dan and Serena felt the same.
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Let’s face it: It’s not often that breakups and divorces are civil and lacking in drama. In fact, most are ridden with angry fights, jealousy and revenge. America’s A-list celebs prove that theory better than any other group! Consider Bristol Palin, Courteney Cox and Mel Gibson.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake. Photo: GG/FameFlyNet
Justin Timberlake reportedly cheated on his main squeeze, actress Jessica Biel. According to Us Weekly, the singer/actor was fooling around behind Biel’s back with actress Olivia Munn this past September. Munn is best known as a Daily Show correspondent and stars in the upcoming NBC series Perfect Couples. According to an insider, after exchanging numbers with the actress, he “started chasing her immediately.” The source also adds that Munn resisted his advances, telling him it was a no-go if he was still with Biel. But Timberlake “has been telling people it’s over with Jessica, even though the reality is he’s just doing it behind her back.” Timberlake’s rep says the accusations are false, while Munn’s rep refuses to comment on her personal life. It seems a lot of celebrity relationships are heated these days!
Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos; David Gabber / PR Photos
Although odd couple Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood have officially called it quits, their bond remains strong, according to Us Weekly. The 23-year-old actress told Nylon Magazine that she still feels close to ex Marilyn Manson, 41, because he, “had a hand in raising me.” The two have had an on-again off-again relationship since meeting in 2006, including an engagement that lasted for seven months in 2009. Despite their recent split, Wood says she’ll always have affection for Manson. “I’m always gonna love that guy. He’s a genius, he’s an amazing artist, we’re still friends. Some things just aren’t meant to be.”
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Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Country crooner Taylor Swift and hunky actor Jake Gyllenhaal are the center of many celeb relationship rumors as of late. The pair have been spotted together multiple times around New York City, reports E! Online. The duo was first seen flirting backstage at Saturday Night Live, which Swift’s pal Emma Stone was hosting. The weekend continued with a romantic stroll through Brooklyn’s Park Slope area, and they were later spotted doing lunch with Stone at Al Di La restaurant. At lunch, Swift was uncomfortable and spoke rarely. Gyllenhaal, however, was beaming, talking to waiters and cracking jokes. The pair seems to be sending mixed signals. Is this a PR stunt or real infatuation?
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It seems impossible that just a couple of years ago, no one had ever heard of Lady Gaga. Now the international pop superstar is one of the most stylish and controversial stars of her generation. But for Halloween, which outfit (out of thousands) should you choose? Try some of her most well-known, like the blue swimsuit from her “Poker Face” music video or one of her famous VMA outfits. Warning: Be careful with the meat dress.
The Bachelor
This is the perfect costume for the single guy looking for love. All you have to do is put on a nice suit and some hair gel, and you’re good to go. And don’t forget the most important part of the costume: roses. Hand them out to the cutest girls at the party.
Katy Perry
Nostalgic for the summer? Now that the weather’s turned cold, celebrate summer 2010 with the artist who delivered its biggest hit. Dress like Katy Perry in her candy-themed “California Gurls” music video with a blue wig, candy-covered dress and, if you’re feeling adventurous, some whipped cream, too!
The rumor mill may be rampant with talk of Janet Jackson’s engagement to boyfriend, Wissam Al Mana, but the rumor has turned out to be false. According toUs Weekly, the singer set the record straight at the New York premiere of For Colored Girls. In spite of the fact that her beau has yet to pop the question, he did take his lady for a romantic vacation in Sardinia this summer. Marriage or no, it looks like Al Mana treats his lady like a queen.How can you surprise your mate?
Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara and her boyfriend, Nick Loeb, were seen out together last night. RadarOnlinereports that this is the first time since his terrifying car accident that the couple has been seen in public. The two were spotted leaving Madeo restaurant in Beverly Hills. Loeb, 35, was using crutches as part of his recovery from his car crash in Bel Air, California earlier this year. After the accident, Loeb was rushed to UCLA Medical Center’s intensive care unit. He suffered from a broken leg, pelvis and a deep cut to the chest. A former Flordia politician, he was by himself when the accident occurred. Vergara and Loeb began dating earlier this year.What can a near-death experience teach you about your relationship?