Tony Romo and Candice Crawford. Photo: Mark Wilkins/FameFlynet Pictures
Tony Romo has a lot to be thankful for this Super Bowl season, and a lot of it revolves around his fiancée, Candice Crawford. The duo have been pre-celebrating the game throughout the week, and they’ve even made it a family affair. According to a source, Romo and Candice’s brother, Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, are already friends. Chace has been joining his happy bride-to-be sister and future brother-in-law for pre-Super Bowl festivities as well, reportsPeople. Even Candice’s parents joined in on the fun at an exclusive dinner party hosted by Audi in Dallas. An observer said, “Tony and Candice have been at party after party together, and they are always snuggling or laughing with each other or with friends.”
How do you incorporate your family into your relationship?
Despite what you may have heard, Jennifer Aniston is not having pups of any kind! Since Aniston’s rep issuing a denial statement to People had little to no effect on the rumors, the 41-year-old actress decided to shoot them down herself during a taping for Thursday’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show. When DeGeneres asked if she was adopting another dog, Aniston jokingly replied, “I think you’re confusing that with the Mexican child I’m supposedly adopting.” When the laughter died down, she reassuringly answered, “No, I’m not adopting any children” and added, “And no doggies right now.”
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Gabriel Aubry and Halle Berry. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Award-winning actress Halle Berry and her model ex Gabriel Aubry have begun what seems to be a brutal battle of custody over 3-year-old daughter, Nahla, People reports. Berry and Aubry, who split last year after four years together, have brought their battle public. Earlier this week, Berry released a statement voicing, “serious concerns for her daughter’s well-being while in the care of her father.” Sources close to Berry claim that Aubry became verbally abusive to her after their break-up, even using a racial slur. Still, Aubry’s friends stand by his side. One source said, “I never saw someone more dedicated to their child.”
How can you keep your child out of your custody fight?
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. Photo: Tom Walck / PR Photos
It’s no secret that Charlie Sheen has constantly been in and out of rehab, but now it’s affecting his children. As a result of the media frenzy surrounding the actor’s rambunctious behavior, according to People, ex-wife Denise Richards has been trying her hardest to protect their daughters Sam, 6 and Lola, 5. With new drama about the Two and a Half Men star in the news every day, shielding the kids is getting to be a full-time job for Richards, who has said she still cares about her ex a great deal. The actor also has 2-year-old twins with ex-wife, Brooke Mueller.
When should you protect your children from your ex?
Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Kelsey Grammer’s eldest daughter, Spencer Grammer, recently announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend James Hesketh, but will she have to pick out a dress for her dad’s wedding before her own wedding dress? Kelsey plans on marrying girlfriend Kayte Williams in February, even though his divorce from his wife Camille is not yet final. Thanks to California divorce law, if a judge agrees to “bifurate” the proceedings, he will be able to remarry while continuing to battle over the assets. According to RadarOnline, Spencer has yet to pick a date to walk down the aisle.
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Jewel Kilcher and Ty Murray. Photo: VAH/Fame Pictures
Jewel and Ty Murray have finally found out the sex of their baby. It’s a boy! The couple is very excited to finally be able to get the ball rolling on decorating the nursery. “We would have been happy either way, of course, but we are so excited to be having a little boy,” Jewel, 36, tells People. Murray agrees, saying, “I have to admit, I was doing a little dance on our way out of the doctor’s office when we found out!”
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie. Photo: Dino/DS/Flynetpictures.com
Now that Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie are married, is a baby in the near future? According to UsMagazine.com, Duff says, “Yeah, I think we’re really excited to have kids.” The new addition to the Comrie family might not be as soon as we had all hoped though. Duff also adds, “I’m only 23, so give me a little bit of time. Come on people!” Although a baby might not be in the near future, the two seem to be doing very well and are enjoying every bit of the newlywed life.
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Kourtney Kardashian, Scott Disick, and Baby Mason. Photo: Fame Pictures
According to UsMagazine.com, E! reality star Kourtney Kardashian and longtime boyfriend, Scott Disick took a quality vacation in Cancun, Mexico with their 13-month-old son, Mason. An insider stated that the couple seemed very relaxed on their tropical family fiesta. After rumors of a rocky romance between the two, this three-day getaway was free from turmoil.
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Former Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry and her actor husband Cory Hardict are expecting their first child this July, People reports. The expecting couple got married in 2008 in Santa Barbra, California. Mowry is currently on BET’s The Game. A source close to the couple says, “”This is something that they’ve wanted for a long time and they’re thrilled.” The pregnancy will be documented on a show for the Style Network.
What should you think about before having a child?
Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos; Starmax / PRPhotos.com
Apparently, Cameron Diaz pales in comparison to Kate Hudson when it comes to boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez’s kids. According to UsMagazine.com, a source says that Natasha, 6, and Ella, 2, “liked Kate more than Cameron, since she had Ryder [Hudson’s 6-year-old son]. They really miss him.” Diaz has been doing her best to get on the kids’ good side while vacationing in Cab San Lucas, Mexico over the holidays. Hopefully, all of her efforts don’t go unnoticed!
What do you do if your kids don’t like the person you’re dating?
Christie Brinkley. Photo: Charles Norfleet / PR Photos
Even though Christie Brinkley has been divorced for two years, she’s in no hurry to find love again, according to People. Why? According to the model, she’s not as likely to meet people when she has her kids with her, which is a lot of the time. Also, she says, “you never really know if someone is talking to you because you’re a celebrity. It’s not my number one priority.” Brinkley currently has three children, and says that being a mother “takes a lot of work. My works makes me a better mom. It gives me a little door to step out of my parenting and bring the excitement from that day back home.” Her advice to bounce back from a painful divorce? “You’ve got to find a way to keep laughing, even if it’s black humor, and my friends are very good at that,” she says. “Some people think of happiness as a luxury, but it’s a necessity, and you need to make space for it in your life.”
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: CWNY/Fame Pictures
Jessica Simpson was very active on her Twitter account this past week, wishing all of her followers a very merry Christmas, reports RadarOnline. Simpson revealed that her entire family gathered at her parents’ home in Encino, California for a Christmas celebration. Simpson’s fiancé, football player Eric Johnson, was also there for the celebration. “Eric is the perfect addition to our family,” tweeted Simpson. “I’m so grateful this holiday season!!! I hope everyone had a magical Christmas! Love you X.”
Is it important that your partner fit in with your family?
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Barcroft/Fame Pictures
This may have been the last Christmas Kate Middleton spends with her own family, Us Weekly speculates. While Middleton was with her parents in Berkshire, England for the holidays, Prince William spent the holidays doing search and rescue work in a helicopter in North Wales. Once the couple weds next April, Middleton will most likely be spending Christmas 2011 at the royal Christmas Day celebration at Sandringham. Sources say that traditionally, her parents would not receive an invitation. But also according to sources, changes may be in store for royalty in England. “William is determined for this to be the beginning of a new royal family with new ways of doing things, he wants his marriage to last.”
What sacrifices should you make for a relationship?
After a May wedding, singer Alanis Morissette and rapper Mario “Souleye” Treadway are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway. Talk about a mouthful! It was in August that Morissette revealed her pregnancy in Us Weekly’s “25 Things You Don’t Know About Me” section, listing “I am pregnant!” as the 25th item on the list. According toUs Weekly, a representative confirms, “All are healthy and happy.”
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Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. Photo: BRJ/Fame Pictures
It looks like there’s far from trouble in paradise with Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez. The accomplished actress and Yankee’s third-baseman are on vacation in Mexico with his kids Natasha and Ella. According to RadarOnline, this is the second time this month that the inseperable couple have been found on the Mexican beaches. The two haven’t even been together for a year, and already the four of them seem like a one happy family!
What are ways to bond with your partner’s children?
David Charvet and Brooke Burke. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
What’s the secret to keeping the romance alive in your relationship? According to Brooke Burke, exercising regularly is a big part of it, reports People. The Dancing with the Stars host told Shape magazine, “First, you need to be healthy … That means exercising to relieve stress and build energy.” Even with four kids at home, the 39-year-old former model and her partner David Charvet, also 39, still make time for each other. “Sometimes we’re so tired, it’s just a glass of wine and a good night’s sleep. But the point is that we’re making a commitment to each other and saying, ‘We love the kids, but we matter too.’ “
Russell and Taylor Armstrong. Photo: Allen Berezovsky / PR Photos
Love and caring is in the air this holiday season! Even reality TV stars like Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Taylor Armstrong are taking part. Slipper Fairy Armstrong attended the 1736 Family Crisis Center’s annual “Free Holiday Store” event in Torrance, CA, Tuesday (December 14th), and delivered 300 pairs of Dearfoams slippers for previously, severely abused mothers, and their children.
Dashing through the snow, Jon Gosselin brought his new girlfriend along as he and his eight kids picked out their Christmas tree this past weekend. Despite negative criticisms earlier this year, Gosselin has seemed to settle down a bit, and he and Ross are looking forward to making the holidays this year about the kids. Although Gosselin doesn’t have a huge amount of money to spend on presents for his kids this year, a source told RadarOnline, “He wants to get them gifts that mean something and that tap into their interests.”
What are affordable yet romantic gifts for your partner?
As a father to three girls, country crooner Garth Brooks took time to dole out some good ol’ fatherly advice to women everywhere on the Oprah Winfrey Show. “The truth is, it’s the reflection in the mirror. That’s the one. You can’t lie to that voice inside of you.” After confessing “the only thing better than playing music is being a dad,” CMT reports that Brooks made sure to convey that he understands the pressure girls face when dating, especially when it comes to older boys. “As a junior, if you’re dating a senior boy, sometimes that pushes you ahead of things you’re ready to handle.”How do you avoid becoming a reflection of your partner?
Russell Brand and Katy Perry. Photo: DS/DINO/JERC/Flynetpictures.com
Sex, drugs and rock n’ roll aren’t usually a parent’s “Teenage Dream,” but they added up to the perfect husband for singer Katy Perry, according to her father Keith Hudson. The Santa Barbara preacher told RadarOnline, “You couldn’t see two f**king happier people,” about his daughter and her new hubby, actor and comedian Russell Brand. “I could not have wished for a better son-in-law in Russell. He makes my girl so happy,” said Hudson. “She’s so happy and he makes her light up. They’re going to be just fine…”
How can your partner make a good impression on your parents?
Greg Norman and Chris Evert. Photo: Jay Kravetz / PR Photos
After her divorce from pro golfer Greg Norman, tennis champ Chris Evert needed some time to get back on her feet. The two were married for just 15 months before separating last year. Chris Evert told People, “I spent the summer in Aspen healing.” The athlete’s whirlwind romance with Greg Norman left little time for her family. “I was traveling a lot and just not around… My kids are dynamos and needed their mom,” she said, referring to her three sons from a previous marriage. “Things are back to normal, and my sons are my first priority,” she says.How can you heal after a divorce?
Miley Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. Photo: AX/Flynetpictures.com
Could the reason for the split between Miley Cyrus’ parents be due to her mom, Tish, having an affair with rocker Bret Michaels? US Weekly‘s source seems to think so. The 17 year marriage between Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus is coming to an end as Billy Ray filed for divorce on October 27. Michaels was introduced to the Cyrus family back in February when he and teen sensation Miley Cyrus released the duet “Nothing to Lose.” Since then, Tish was spotted at Michaels’ February 28 show in Los Angeles. Although reps for both Tish and Michaels deny that there is nothing more than a professional relationship between the two, Billy Ray is seeking joint custody for his three minor children he has with his soon-to-be ex-wife.
Laura Dern and Ben Harper. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
It’s splitsville for another seemingly happy celebrity couple. RadarOnlinereports that singer Ben Harper and Jurassic Park actress Laura Dern have filed for divorce. The pair dated for five years before marrying in 2005 and have two children together. The breakup is especially surprising because it comes three weeks after the Harper-Dern family traveled to Hawaii together to attend the wedding of their close friend, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. Vedder and model Jill McCormick married September 18, and Harper and Dern spent a week partying in Honolulu along with other celebrities like Jack Johnson and Sean Penn. The couple’s reps had no comment on the split.
What are some signs that your partner is unhappy in your relationship?
Paris Hilton and Cy Waits. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
We are now seeing a softer side to the Bonnie and Clyde-like romance between heiress, Paris Hilton, and nightclub tycoon, Cy Waits. RadarOnline reports that Hilton has become a stand-in mother of sorts to Waits’ seven-year-old daughter, Shea, from a previous relationship. This baby mama drama is a far cry from when Hilton and Waits made headlines in August. Waits was arrested for drunk driving and Hilton for possession of cocaine on the same night. Perhaps this couple is turning over a new leaf! Though not officially a step-mom, Hilton previously stated, “I look after animals, so I’d have a lot to give my kids.”
Can having a connection with your partner’s children make your relationship stronger?
