Although he began his career as a life coaching at the age of 17, Matthew Hussey soon became an expert in the field of love and dating. His popularity with male clients grew in the United Kingdom, but it wasn’t long before he made the transition to helping women in the UK, eventually crossing the pond to the United States. Hussey has built a platform to help women find, attract and keep their ideal match through his organization, Get The Guy. Over six million single women tune in online for his motivational seminars, and around 50,000 females attend his live events. With all of Hussey’s success, including his role on the upcoming NBC dating reality show, Ready for Love, writing a book to share his eye-opening advice seemed to be the logical next step. In his debut book, Get The Guy: Learn Secrets of the Male Mind to Find the Man You Want and the Love You Deserve, out today, Hussey gives women the confidence they need to find – and keep – their soulmate.
It’s spring time now, and love is in the air. So much so, that NBC’s new dating competition show, Ready For Love, premiering Tuesday, April 9th, is already getting tons of buzz. The innovative series, with Executive Producer Eva Longoria and hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic, follows three eligible men looking to find their soulmates. With twelve women vying for each man’s heart, three matchmakers provide their expertise and advice to guide them in their search for love.
Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak knows what it takes to keep his A-list clients, including couples Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green as well as Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie, in shape — and now, he’s teaching the rest of us how to be healthier in his new book, The Body Reset Diet. In this exclusive interview, the well-known diet and fitness guru shares his tips to help singles and couples adopt a well-balanced lifestyle. “This book is about giving people a jump start, letting them press the reset button, to drop a bunch of weight really safely and very quickly and then giving them the tools to keep it off,” he says.
Additionally, Pasternak chats about helping celebrity moms like Jessica Simpson and Milla Jovovich get fit again after giving birth. Plus, he discusses why programs like Shaklee 180 and The Body Reset Diet work so well and ensure that you’re your best self.
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Earlier this spring, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, CupidsPulse.com Executive Editor and Founder Lori Bizzoco participated in the Publishing Panel Event at Hofstra University. The esteemed group of panelists also included Joy Betran, head recruiter of Simon and Schuster; Karen Bonnet, children’s author and marketing manager; Linda Frank, young adult author; Sonia Lynaugh, recruiter at Penguin Group; Dina Santorelli, freelance writer and author; Samantha Swank, publishing studies major and intern; and Becca Worthington, Association of American Publishers. The panelists were from diverse publishing backgrounds, making the event ideal for English and publishing majors. Following the presentations, students praised the panelists for the knowledge as well as the overall experience.
When Daphne Wayans got divorced, she didn’t let her broken marriage keep her from finding happiness — or stop her from making a name for herself. The ex of comic Keenen Ivory Wayans will be on the upcoming season of ‘Hollywood Exes’ with an agenda to present herself not as an ex-wife but as a woman. “I’ve been avoiding being in the public eye for a very long time,” Wayans says. “I stopped looking at how I couldn’t do it and started looking at how I could. I’m not very interested in necessarily being famous, but I’m interested in the good that comes out of it.” …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.
This fall don’t let the cooler weather wreck havoc on your skin. As you plan those awesome autumn date nights you can now do it with confidence and keep your complexion looking radiant. Executive Editor, Lori Bizzoco had the chance to chat with nationally-renowned Dermatologist Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, called by Glamour the “rock-star of Dermatology.” Lori and Dr. Benabio chatted about the types of foods you can eat, supplements you can take, and topical steps that help ensure your skin looks its best without breaking the bank. For instance, the new, mild formula in Dove Body Wash is a prime example of a product that works well for both men and women.
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Dianne Burnett at the NYC book launch. Photo courtesy of Lori Bizzoco.
By Lori Bizzoco, with transcription by Kaitlyn Herzog
An hour before her book launch, Dianne Burnett is nothing but smiles as she walks into the room at the Kimberly Hotel in New York City to meet us for an interview. A clearly happy Burnett speaks with ease about her new book, her former marriage and the exciting ventures that lay ahead.
Dianne released her memoir, The Road to Reality: Voted Off the Island!…My Journey as a Real-Life Survivor last Tuesday. Her ex-husband Mark Burnett has been the mastermind behind some of televisions greatest reality shows, including “The Apprentice,” ‘The Voice’ and Survivor,’ one of the most successful programs of all time. But this Reality King didn’t get there alone, or at least not according to Dianne and her tell-all book.
Are you always looking for love and coming up empty-handed? Do you feel like the man of your dreams is just beyond your reach? Are you getting discouraged trying to navigate the dating scene without any help? If so, Single in Stilettos is the event for you! Hear from a renowned panel of dating experts that will empower, inspire and motivate you in your search for Mr. Right.
This one-day event takes place in New York City on October 6, 2012 with speaking sessions and panels from noon to 6 p.m. EST. Afterwards, enjoy a happy hour of free cocktails sponsored by Balls Vodka as well as goody bags provided by Babeland. Plus, win raffle prizes such as a date-coaching session with a matchmaker, dating books and more!
Speakers include:
– Bill Collins, Movie Director and Producer
-Dr. Ian Smith, Best-Selling Author
–Lori Bizzoco, Executive Editor and Founder of CupidsPulse.com
-Nando Rodriguez, Dating and Relationship Coach
-Thomas Edwards, Jr., Professional Wingman
-And more!
The last time that Single in Stilettos hosted this event it was SOLD OUT. So don’t wait — get your tickets today! If you sign up now, you’ll be able to buy them at the discounted rate of $25 (full price: $80). Use the exclusive CupidsPulse.com discount code LCP12 to receive this deal.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012 Location: 1115 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10010 Speaking Sessions: 12:00 noon — 6:00 p.m. Happy Hour: 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
It’s the weekend and you’re ready to hit the town in style! But…what do you wear? You comb through your favorite magazines trying to find inspiration to no avail. It’s 6:00pm, you turn on the music and all you hear is talk radio. You could use a cocktail but want something unique and different to start the weekend off right. What’s a girl to do? Don’t just sit there sulking. It’s time to get your BFFs together and start the party right with Hpnotiq’s “Primp & Prep” website. The site has everything you need to look and feel just like your favorite celebrity before you hit the town!
Fashion: If you need fashion inspiration there is style advice and beauty tips.
Music: You can even turn on the Pandora music player and listen to your favorite songs while getting ready!
Drink Recipes and Cocktails: You will find great at home drink recipes and cocktails. I love that you can easily find a new drink to switch it up from the ordinary rum and coke. They offer ideas for new twists on sangria, mojitos, margaritas, and other creative blends. You can even upload your own concoctions for others to try through the website or on twitter @HPNOTIQ. There’s something for everyone. Now your night can be better than ever with the Primp and Prep site. It’s so great you’ll probably want to use it during the work week! So get ready to let your hair down, music up!
But wait…there’s more! Even your guy friends can get in on the action (if you let them). There are tips on how to pick up the hottie across the bar; what to say, and what to do.
The site just launched in September…we can’t wait to Primp and Prep with the Hpnotiq site this weekend!
Hpnotiq is a trendy and fun brand that all women can enjoy with their friends. The vibe that the site gives off is fun and exciting, from the color choices to the stylish background. Just head on over and check it out for yourself dolls! But remember, you must be 21 years old to enter: http://www.hpnotiq.com
If you ask Erin Andrews about her place in the pantheon of women’s sportscasters, she will graciously credit the ladies who came before her. However, there’s no doubt that she is a trail blazer in sports broadcasting. She has gained notoriety and admiration for her work ethic, knowledge, and natural on-camera abilities. All of this, she says, is part of being an “unapologetically strong woman.” Recently, Lori Bizzoco had the chance to chat with Erin about her new career path, touting her father’s influence as a main proponent of pushing her as far as she’s come. Further, she says, her father stands as a standard for when she’s dating. “He [her father] is a strong man by my side, and I think that’s why I can’t find anyone on the other side yet because they have to compete with my old man!”
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Oh, you think you’ve found the perfect man, haven’t you? Everything is going swimmingly right up until… he lets off a biblical belch right in front of your friends. Or maybe he isn’t entirely courteous to your server at the dinner party you planned with four other couples. Even worse, his sense of style leaves you cringing at the thought of anyone seeing the two of you together. Deal breakers or bad habits? Whatever the case may be, Anna Post, the great-great-grandaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post, knows what the books say about bad manners, and now, she’s teaming with Ponds to help women put their best face forward.
What’s great is that Anna is also up-to-date when it comes to technology etiquette in the dating world. For example, is it right for a man to ask me out via text? When should you change your Facebook status? To gain perspective, we chatted with Anna about the small behavioral details that add up to big relationship problems. From eating with your mouth open to digital dating techniques, Anna sheds insight on all of the things you may need to know.
To get more tips from etiquette expert Anna Post and join the beauty conversation, log on to www.facebook.com/PONDS.
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Jessica Massa, (Author of The Gaggle), Lori Bizzoco (Executive Editor, CupidsPulse.com), Twanna Hines (FunkyBrownChick.com) and Rebecca Weingard (Co-founder, The Gaggle) at Match.com's "Mix Up Your Dating Life" event. Photo: Single Edition
Last Friday, SingleEdition and Match.com hosted the “Mix Up Your Dating Life” event in NYC. There, Match.com representatives taught us how to find local singles, and — if you look closely enough — your perfect match. As a Match.com marriage success story, I was thrilled to attend.
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, CupidsPulse.com founder and executive editor Lori Bizzoco spoke at the second Single in Stilettos event in New York City. Her presentation, titled Finding the Value in Celebrity Gossip: Love Lessons Learned from Hollywood, focused on the impact that gossip consumption has on our everyday interpretations of love and relationships. Lori demonstrated that, with each sensationalized story, there are valuable lessons that can help us during our search for love.
Additionally, Lori looked at reality television, including the Bachelor franchise, and shed light on what really happens behind-the-scenes. As a surprise to the audience, Lori dialed in ABC’s The Bachelorette season four winner, Jesse Csincsak, to talk to the women about finding love on reality television.
Jason Alan Miller, Marni Kinrys and Lori Bizzoco. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Other speakers at the event included Suzanne Oshima, matchmaker and founder of Single in Stilettos; Marni Kinrys, founder of The Wing Girl Method; Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity; Laurie Davis, author and eFlirt expert; and Thomas Edwards, founder of The Professional Wingman.
When it comes to celebrities and their diamonds, nothing makes them glow better than when they’re set in precious platinum. Whether it be diamond rings, earrings or bracelets, platinum is a celebrity favorite. Ann Hathaway, Mila Kunis Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and many more have worn it over and over again on the red carpet. In February, Jennifer Hudson who gave an emotional tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy’s, wore a radiant pair of platinum and onyx earrings by Neil Lane.
But, what happens if you don’t have a movie stars budget? Well, your are in luck because for the first time in recent history, the price of gold per ounce has risen higher than that of Platinum. So, now platinum is more attainable than ever before.
Three Key Reasons to Buy Platinum:
It’s eternal and has everlasting radiance
The durability and resistance to wear makes it the most secure and protective metal, which means your jewelry will be protected for a lifetime
Platinum does not change shape or wear away so precious stones are held firmly and securely.
If you are in a relationship and ring shopping, now is a great time to invest in this rare commodity. A women’s wedding band and engagement ring are two of the most sentimental and important pieces of jewelry that she will ever own. For a man, his wedding band needs to last a lifetime too. Platinum will stand the test of time and look just as good fifty years into the marriage as the first day its put on.
Thanks to the ever-present cameras of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Khloé & Lamar, we have all gotten to know and love Malika Haqq, Khloé Kardashian Odom’s BFF and former assistant. On the second season of Khloé and Lamar, currently airing on E!, we see her deal with the ups-and-downs of being a single woman and navigating the dating world. In an exclusive interview with CupidsPulse.com, the positive-spirited Malika opens up about her past relationships and what she learned from them as well as her acting aspirations. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more!
This summer, former Bachelor Pad reality stars Holly Durst and Blake Julian will have an intimate wedding in South Carolina and set off to the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia for a romantic, one-week honeymoon.
“Blake is everything I’ve been looking for,” Holly gushed. “I liked him from the moment that I met him and I couldn’t deny that. We have the best chemistry together.”
On this week’s episode of The Bachelor, it was time for Ben Flajnik to narrow the girls down to two. The scene for the infamous one-on-one fantasy suite dates was set in Switzerland where Nicki, Lindzi and Courtney had the opportunity to get some alone time with Ben. In the middle of it all, was an unexpected twist. Kacie B. decided to return. She timidly knocked on Ben’s hotel room door and wanted him to give her a reason why he let her go. His reasoning being simply because they were “world’s apart.” Personally, we didn’t think he could muster up the courage to say that her parents were too old-fashioned for his taste (e.g., they were opposed to having their daughter move in with him before she was married). Kacie then continued the conversation by letting Ben know that Courtney was up to no good and could break his heart. This all happened directly following Ben’s one-on-one talk with Courtney about this very issue. Nevertheless, when it came to the final rose ceremony it wasn’t Courtney being sent home; it was Nicki. Sometimes, a man has to do, what a man has to do. And, then there were two! As if we didn’t know who was “winning!” Here’s a look at the weekly Q&A from your resident Bachelor Couple, Ann and Jesse Csincsak:
1. Overall, what did you think of tonight’s episode? What was your favorite part?
Jesse: It’s was very uneventful! I was glad to see Kacie come back; it made it a little more interesting.
Ann: I enjoy watching the show more towards the end because you’re a little more invested in the girls and who goes home and who stays. In the beginning, I don’t care as much about who gets cut!
This week on The Bachelor Season 16 with Ben Flajnik, we were taken to the horse country, the Bible Belt, a Texas-style dress-up party and a mock wedding. Yes, three women and a wedding. Lindzi got to show Ben what it was like to race horses, ride horses and grow up with horses all around her. She said she rode before she even walked. Nikki’s fun-loving spirit led Ben into a Texan cowboy store where they both bought hats and boots and sported being a Texan all day. Ben said it was something that he always wanted to do. Courtney invited Ben not only to meet her family but to meet his future wife (her) in a full-course wedding with an officiant and all. They exchanged vows in what some Twitter followers say was a rip-off of Sex and the City. Overall, the parents seemed down-to-earth and warm towards Ben. However, the one family that didn’t welcome him as easily was Kacie B. Unfortunately, their traditional values and lack of alcohol consumption (after all, Ben is a wine maker) probably got in the way of his feelings for her. At the end of the episode, she was the one who was sent packing.
Here’s this week’s Q&A commentary from Ann and Jesse Csincsak:
The next time you sit at home, clicking around your computer on Facebook or Twitter, think about your online activity. Have you looked at your current or ex-lover’s social media pages today? Have you ever used a dating site? To what extent do you research a new lover once you get to know them? (Admit it, you Google them!) We’re in an age where we can, at will, summon information about anyone at anytime with just the click of a mouse or swipe of the tablet. You can even look this stuff up on your smart phone. No stone is left unturned, because we can flip them all over at once with digital precision. This begs the ultimate question: How has social media affected the way we handle our love lives?
On Valentine’s Day, Cupid’s Pulse Executive Editor and Founder, Lori Bizzoco was asked to participate in a discussion concerning this very topic. She joined a panel of distinguished colleagues in the relationship industry including Nancy Slotnick, Founder of Cablight.com, Rob Judge of DateHotterGirls.com, and Tom Miller, General Manager of YourTango.com. The event was staged at Big Fuel, one of the hubs for Social Media Week in New York City.
The main topic of discussion was how the social web has had a profound impact on the way we connect with each other. It’s affected our friendships, our relationships with our families, our professional networks, and ultimately our love lives. People are now discovering romantic partners in a whole new way, and social networking continues to play a major role after a relationship has ensued.
Lori drew on her personal success as an online dating success story to highlight the positives that this form of romance can yield. Along with Tom, Rob, and Nancy, there was a general consensus that online dating is fine but maintaining a balance between digital and in-the-flesh experience is key. Sites like HowAboutWe.com were cited as places where the initial spark can be created, and then taken into the real world.
The panel served as a sounding board for the new atmosphere that social media has provided to daters. The way we reconcile it, apparently, is with appropriate balance. Too much of a good thing is, indeed, too much.
Welcome to Panama. This season of ‘The Bachelor’ has taken a turn for the… weird. First, we have serial nudist Courtney Robertson who continues to use her body to command Ben’s attention. While on the other end of the sexual spectrum, we have prude-gone-wild Jamie who gives full on kissing instructions to Ben. And, somewhere caught in the middle is Blakely who during the two-on-one date with Rachel, reveals an over-the-top visual board to Ben fantasizing the non-existent romance she was having with him. Jamie and Blakeley were sent packing.
The one-on-one date was with Kacie B., who Ben took to a private island (surprise!). Over the course of the date Kacie divulges that she once had an eating disorder. Opening up to Ben gets her a rose. On the group date, the girls are taken a tribal village in Panama. The girls all don traditional Panamanian tribal wear – over their bikinis. Courtney, however, decided that beads alone would do the job. Ben didn’t look so upset about it. However, Lindzi was the one receiving the rose much to Courtney’s dismay.
The drama shifted to Puerto Rico this week, where Ben and the remaining ladies visited the island of Vieques. Nicki got the first date, but with a downpour of rain and no umbrellas, the duo was forced to do some shopping for “authentic” and dry Puerto Rican threads. Ben gave Nicki a rose that evening.
For the group date, Ben took the ladies to the historic Roberto Clemente Stadium where they were divided into two teams and went head-to-head in a baseball game. The winning team would enjoy a wonderful beach party with Ben. Kacie B.’s team won and she got the group rose that night but directly following it, Courtney stole Ben at fourth base with some baseball playing of her own.
It’s easy to ask others for dating advice, but sometimes you have to listen to your gut and do what makes you happy. Shiri Appleby (Roswell/Life Unexpected) shared that tip with us as we discussed her role on the new web series, ‘Dating Rules From My Future Self. The series, also starring Taylor Kinney (Vampire Diaries and Lady Gaga’s current beau), is about a young 27-year-old woman named, Lucy Lambert who starts getting text messages from herself 10 years in the future. The messages warn her about her dating strategy. She soon realizes that the man she is about to marry, isn’t the one for her and she must change her life. If only there was an app that would allow us to get advice from our older, wiser self! Well, according to Appleby that may not be a good thing.
Below Appleby gives us the scoop on her new series, and how it relates to her personal life. She also shares some great dating advice with our visitors.
Tell us more about the show. How does a web series differ from television?
Last night Ben Flajnik brought his 18 beautiful Bachelor contestants to Sonoma where things became more intimate and drama unfolded between the girls. There was crying, cat fights and as Blakely said, “claws are coming out.” The claws sure did come out when a bunch of ‘Bachelor’ contestants dressed up as fairy tale characters and preformed a play on stage for Ben’s hometown during the group date. One-on-ones last night were with Kacie B. and Courtney Robertson. Each girl received a rose at the end of their date. During the rose ceremony Jenna and Shawn left empty handed. Next week the girls head to San Francisco. Ann and Jesse Csincsak are back this week to answer our questions from Episode 2:
1. Kacie B seems sweet, and down-to-earth but Ben says, “He trusts her.” When you’re on this show, can you really trust someone after knowing them for such a short period of time? How long would Ben have known Kacie at this point?
The race is on as couples scramble to find their partners the perfect holiday gift. I only met my husband a few years ago but we decided immediately to end the annual gift-exchange by going on vacation at the beginning of December. It’s now something we do traditionally each year. There are no odd-shaped boxes to wrap, or wrong sized shirts to return. A few stress-free days is the perfect recipe during the holiday chaos.
