Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie; George Clooney and Stacy Keibler. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Is there some tension brewing between Angelina Jolie and Stacy Keibler? According to UsMagazine.com, the two ladies awkwardly ran into each other while accompanying their nominated men recently. Jolie’s longtime lover Brad Pitt and Kiebler’s boyfriend of six months, George Clooney saw each other at the Screen Actors Guild Awards last weekend. Keibler was reportedly fixated on Pitt when the two couples caught up with each other and even posed for what seemed to be an awkward group shot while walking the red carpet. This isn’t the first time Jolie and Keibler have had a weird moment when bumping into each other. A few weeks ago, the skies weren’t so friendly when Jolie and Keibler both hopped on the same private plane with their men while heading to the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
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Excited about an upcoming Valentine’s Day date? Even if you’re going out with your husband or long time bf, it’s a great excuse to shake things up and go out for a night on the town. Lost on what to wear? Never fear! I’m here with three different looks that are sure to please you and your man. Here’s the first one:
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
After living in the spotlight for more than three decades, Demi Moore has lost her cool. According to People, after her November split from husband Ashton Kutcher, the actress slowly worked up to a full-fledged breakdown. Although it’s not clear whether this was caused by her divorce or not, Moore has been seeking treatment since Jan. 23 after being whisked away in an ambulance for what some are now reporting as a seizure. A source says, “Ego-wise, this is the worst thing that could happen to Demi, because she’s such a private person. She’s embarrassed.” Moore has been studying Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, which instructs that adversity can prove beneficial to her healing process. Moore’s troubles “can be an opportunity, a blessing and not a curse. The right intervention happened in her life. From a spiritual sense, it’s a gift. She had a real opportunity to grow from it. She has to take responsibility for her life,” said the source.
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Weekend date idea: get on stage. Photo: Goodluz / Bigstock.com
By Ché Blackwood
Super Bowl Sunday is in just a couple of days, so it’s time to start prepping for the big day! This event is synonymous with snacks, tackles, and fun. Not to mention, it’s a great way to get hyped with your honey or engage in a little friendly competition with your pals. Fuel your partner’s appetite by whipping up their favorite dips and other game-day treats — it’ll be love at first bite. Below, you’ll find Cupid’s dating advice on ways to make the most of the biggest sporting event of the season. … On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Sometimes it’s hard to move on after a breakup. Such is the case with Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne who were seen hanging out together not even a month after their split. Often it can be hard for young couples to balance a career and a relationship. Jenner and Lavigne split amicably after two years due to busy schedules, but according to Usmagazine.com, “They still love each other and could get back together, but for now, he [Jenner] needed a break.”
Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Former American Idol star Danny Gokey is once again a married man. The singer exchanged vows with his fiancee, Leyicet Peralta, in a small ceremony among 100 of their family and closest friends, Gokey’s manager confirmed to People. The intimate ceremony celebrated the theme of “romance and love” and took place in Florida on Sunday. “We are so thankful to have found each other and now be able to spend the rest of our lives together,” the newlyweds said in a statement. “We pray our gratitude grows more every day because there is so much for us to do now.” This is the second marriage for Gokey, who lost his first wife Sophia in 2008 after undergoing a routine surgery for congenital heart disease. The newlyweds paid tribute to Sophia by asking their guests that all gifts be in the form of donation to Sophia’s Heart, the children’s charity founded by Gokey to honor his late wife.
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A nice guy finishes first. Photo: andres / Bigstock.com
By Romance Recovery’s Johanna Lyman for GalTime.com
Listen up guys everywhere — I’m tired of hearing that nice guys finish last. Women, at least emotionally mature women, want a man who is nice, not a jerk. They just don’t want a doormat.
Think nice, not passive. Doormats are no fun to date, but most women want to see their friends (and themselves) dating a nice guy.
To help you guys understand the difference, I came up with a list of things a man can do– nice guy or not– to finish first.
Katrina Bowden and Ben Jorgensen. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
The SAG awards were all about stars and diamonds this year. 30 Rock actress, Katrina Bowden, was surprised with an engagement the night before the big awards. Bowden’s boyfriend, Ben Jorgensen, popped the big question in their suite at The Four Seasons Hotel. According toPeople, the actress was shocked by the occasion. Talk about a weekend of celebrations!
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Justin Theroux and Jennifer Aniston. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Jennifer Aniston showed her boyfriend, Justin Theroux to a night out on the glamorous side. Theroux accompanied Aniston in a suit and tie to Hollywood’s 64th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday, where she was nominated alongside Demi Moore, Penelope Spheeris, Alicia Keys and Patty Jenkins for co-directing Lifetime’s Five. The couple was seen chatting it up during the show as the 42-year-old actress made her way through the lobster, artichoke salad, and finished it off with short ribs and steamed vegetables. This, all while still looking beautiful and toned in her Dolce & Gabanna mini dress. Not allowing Aniston’s loss to The Kennedy’s Jon Cassar keep them from ending the night early, the happy couple made an appearance after the show at a private members’ club in West Hollywood. According to UsMagazine.com, Theroux was spotted “continuously putting his arm around her or touching her in some way.”
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Kids say the darnedest things, especially if they’re Brad Pitt’s. UsMagazine.com reports that in an interview with CBS: Sunday Morning, the Academy Award nominee admitsted his six children are pushing him to propose to mommy Angelina Jolie. “We’re getting a lot of pressure from the kids,” Pitt said. “It means something to them.” The star of Moneyball admits he has struggled with explaining to the kids why his marriage to Jolie has been on hiatus. When the six demanded he “buy mommy a ring,” he replied with, “Okay, I will, I will.” Pitt added he always listens to his children’s feelings. “You have less time to spend on a project,” Pitt said. “You come home and you’re Dad. You’re much more conscious of how much time you give to a production.”
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A night on the town with some close friends can really help get over a breakup, and that looks to be the case for Katy Perry. According to E! Online, the pop star was spotted in Las Vegas this past weekend supporting her best friend, jewelry designer Markus Molinari. It remained a quiet evening for the singer as she supported a fundraiser and spent some quality time with close friends. Despite the general romantic buzz of Sin City, it’s certainly an opportunity for Perry to begin to move on from her recent split with Russell Brand.
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Courteney Cox and David Arquette. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
Courteney Cox and David Arquette will once again be sharing screen time. Arquette will guest star as a hotel concierge in the season 3 finale of Cox’s sitcom Cougar Town, reports People. Though the two separated in October of 2010 after 11 years of marriage, Cox said last month, “He’s my favorite person in the world. No matter what happens in our future, he’s my very best friend.”
Kyle Jacobs and Kellie Pickler. Photo: Stefan/Silvano/Flynetpictures.com
Country star Kellie Pickler gave up her beloved cat, Pickles, for her husband, Kyle Jacobs, who is horribly allergic to her feline friend. Pickler adopted Pickles from a Tennessee animal shelter in 2006 after wrapping American Idol, and they’d been best friends every since. After dating Jacobs for four years, she had to make the devastating decision to find Pickles a new home in North Carolina. According to People, Pickler now lives vicariously through friends with felines and acts as an animal advocate. In spite of her difficult loss, she did gain unconditional love with her husband. “Every time I look at my hand, I go, ‘Good God.’ What’s behind this ring is such unconditional love, trust and respect. I see my husband every time I look at my ring. I’m a blessed woman — I have a good man,” said the singer.
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Even though they star in the hit show Revenge together, it seems Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman have a much more positive thought on their minds, according to UsMagazine.com. According to one source, the two co-stars are an item, but things are “not serious” between them as of yet. Another source, on the other hand, says, “They hang out together every night.” This isn’t the first time VanCamp has fallen for one of her co-stars, however. The actress, who is well-known for her work on Brothers & Sisters, dated Dave Annable on that show as well as Chris Pratt when she starred in Everwood. That said, the actress is known to keep her relationships very private, so it’s safe to say we won’t be getting any confessions anytime soon.
Enter Love with online dating. Photo: gunnar3000 / Bigstock.com
By Jessica Smith
The World Wide Web offers us an unending sea of possibilities, and people aren’t hesitating to take advantage of the dating scene that the Internet has to offer. Many of us lead busy and hectic lives, and it can seem impossible to meet someone worth dating on your own, so the convenience of dating sites can make finding “the one” easier. Of course, you can flirt with people online by sending smiley faces or winks, but all body language and human contact is lost. That said, even though you may not be able to charm your possible love interest physically, here are some ways to flirt online while simultaneously keeping your cool:
Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks were just friends before pursuing a romantic relationship. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Injured R&B star Jason Derulo’s downtime has become much more enjoyable. Derulo, who was nearly paralyzed after fracturing his neck during a tour rehearsal, has been recovering with the help of new girlfriend Jordin Sparks, reports People. “I’m taking it one day at a time,” said Derulo. “[Sparks] lives in Phoenix and she comes [to Miami] and takes care of me, brings me breakfast in bed and she’ll go on walks with me. We’ve gotten closer because of my accident. It’s awesome to have someone you can talk to and she’s a wonderful person.”
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By Jennifer A. Powell-Lunder, Psy.D., GalTime.com
A few days ago a guy I was friendly with in college changed his status from ‘single’ to ‘in a relationship.’ The flurry of speculative phone calls that followed reached epic proportions. “I didn’t even know he was divorced,” cried one friend. “Who would marry him?,” asked his ex-girlfriend from college.
There were a couple of real ironic things about this surge of interest; first, it reconnected me with college friends I had not spoken to in a while. As you can imagine, the conjecture-laden conversation turned from hypothesis about him, to catch-up about us. Secondly, while this gentleman was a good friend in college, time and distance weakened the bond between us. In reality, none of my friends really spoke with him except through Facebook and even then contact was indirect (i.e. an occasional ‘Like’ regarding a posting he’d made).
Garrett Hedlund and Kirsten Dunst. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund took their relationship public at the Sundance Film Festival recently. According to People, the couple was seen kissing and hugging. Dunst and Hedlund enjoyed dinner and dancing all night in celebration of Dunst’s new film The Bachelorette with friends Will Ferrell, Justin Long and Rashida Jones. Being shy with PDA was not an issue for this couple who, according to a source, did not leave each other’s sides all night. “Kristen and Garrett have been spending time together since the holidays,” said a fellow partygoer. “They were friends on set of On the Road, and now they’ve grown closer. They spent Christmas together and he feels very strongly about her.”
How do you know when to take your relationship public?
Brandi Glanville and Gerard Butler. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos; Solarpix / PR Photos
Brandi Glanville has come out and admitted to fooling around with Gerard Butler in Malibu last August. According to UsMagazine.com, Glanville revealed the secret to Andy Cohen on What Happens Live. Although it was denied in September when rumors surfaced, it is now confirmed by Glanville that the couple “had a little week of fun.” Glanville even admitted that Butler was an 11 on the lover scale of one to ten. A source said the “fooling around” occurred shortly after Glanville was left by ex-husband Eddie Cibrian.
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Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler. Photo: Visual/FAMEFLYNET
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are expecting their first child together, but it seems like there might be more critics than fans. Despite the couple’s rocky relationship and rumors of a previous split, Cutler denies the accusations. As a result, the duo have taken matters into their own hands. According to People, Cutler commented on Twitter saying, “Thanks for all the tweets. We couldn’t be more excited. We don’t usually comment on our relationship, but for the record I never broke up with Kristin. It’s unfortunate some people are saying hurtful things during such a joyous moment in our life.” Cavallari showed her support by retweeting his message.
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Heidi Klum and Seal. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
After almost seven years of marriage and four children, Heidi Klum and Seal are calling it quits. The Project Runway host and Grammy winner began dating in 2003, and became engaged in December of 2004. As of January 2012, however, the supermodel is rumored to be filing for divorce from the singer claiming “irreconcilable differences,” according to People. In a statement, Klum said, “While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate. We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition. We thank our family, friends, and fans for their kind words of support. And for our children’s sake, we appreciate you respecting our privacy.”
How do you keep a split amicable when there are children involved?
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Photo: JKING/NHorsley/Mawson/FAMEFLYNET
Despite their slight difference in age, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have been spotted in many romantic places since they’ve begun dating. For their latest destination, they’ve opted to check out the beauty of New Orleans. Their last visit to New Orleans together was during the filming of the Green Lantern, which is where they met. According to People, the couple truly enjoyed walking around and re-visiting favorite restaurants while there. Perhaps this trip was even better than the last with the added element of romance in their relationship.
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Why we can so quickly get into an argument with the one we love? What is it about intimate relationships that leave us all vulnerable to lashing out against the person we care about the most? Does it have something to do with dignity?
One of the common desires we all share as human beings is to be treated well. We all want to be seen, heard, acknowledged and understood. In short, we want our worth recognized, no matter what kind of relationship we are in. This desire becomes even stronger when our connection involves romance. We have a hair-trigger sensitivity to when we are dismissed, ignored, criticized, judged or treated badly by our partners. Add to it that the reactions we have to these insults to our dignity usually happen behind closed doors, and out of the public eye. As a result, the worst part of us can appear in a matter of seconds.
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Kate Middleton will not be vacationing solo for much longer. UsMagazine.com reports that Prince William will be joining his wife on the Caribbean island of Mustique later in the week. “It wasn’t set in stone because William needed to clear the week of work first,” said a source. The couple are on the island to celebrate Middleton’s mother’s 57th birthday. This will be the last bit of relaxation Prince William, a search-and-rescue co-pilot for the Royal Air Force, enjoys before being deployed to the Falkland Islands next month.
What are the benefits of going on vacation with your partner?