In celebrity news, Nick and Vanessa Lachey recently revealed some pretty upsetting details about the premature birth of their son, Phoenix. According to People.com, Nick was petrified throughout the six weeks their son spent in the NICU. On Monday night, Vanessa dedicated a dance to Phoenix on Dancing with the Stars. Phoenix, who was born at just 29 weeks, is thankfully doing well now, but Nick wanted to share their story to help other families going through a similar situation. Nick and Vanessa are also parents to two other children, Camden John, 5, and Brooklyn Elisabeth, 2.
This celebrity news has us hugging our children tight. What are some ways to support your partner through a tough childbirth?
Fourteen years ago, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were happily married and had their own show on MTV. In an interview with Complex.com, producer Sue Kolinksy of Newlyweds spoke out about how the celebrity exes functioned as a newly married couple. The producer shared that their maturity levels contrasted and felt a sense of tension between the former celebrity couple. Kolinksy also added the only thing the couple seemed to have in common was their music careers. The couple split after the show’s third season and are now happy in their new marriages.
This reality Tv show exposed the differences between this celebrity couple. How can you maintain a happy relationship when you and your partner are opposite from one another?
Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
By Maggie Manfredi
Another celebrity pregnancy in the books! According to UsMagazine.com, famous couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo recently celebrated a celebrity baby shower in honor of baby number two’s upcoming arrival. They are the proud parents to their first celebrity kid Camden, 2, and are excitedly prepping for the birth of a baby girl. This hasn’t stopped them from having fun though. The celebrity family took on Peter Pan this Halloween: Nick as Peter, Vanessa as Captain Hook, and Camden as the crocodile.
This famous couple is just as excited for their second celebrity baby shower as they were for their first! What are some ways to make a baby shower for a second child appropriate?
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By April Littleton
Lately, many celebrities are choosing to get married in their 30s or older. However, plenty of the Hollywood stars exchanged vows while they were still in their teens or early 20s. Here is Cupid’s top five celebrity couples who married young:
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By April Littleton
The decision to have sex isn’t one that should be taken lightly, but it’s a personal choice. You may choose to wait until the love of your life comes along or you may not (just make sure you’re always safe). In Hollywood, many celebrities are quick to hop into bed with the next star they see standing next to them on the red carpet, but this isn’t true for every person who has the spotlight shining down on them. Some celebrities pledge abstinence because of their religious beliefs, while others hold out until marriage out of respect for themselves. Here are five couples who waited until their big day:
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. Photo: Flynet Pictures, Inc.
By April Littleton
According to UsMagazine.com, when E! News asked Nick Lachey if he still speaks with ex-wife, Jessica Simpson, Lachey said, “We’re not in touch.” Simpson gave birth to her second child, Ace Knute Johnson on June 30. “I certainly wish her the best, and I would like to think the same on her end, but we don’t speak,” Lachey said. The two have been divorced since 2006.
What are some ways to remain civil after a divorce?
Nick Lachey and Vanesa Minnillo. Photo: Richard Shotwell / PR Photos
By Petra Halbur
Vanessa and Nick Lachey decided to dedicate last Father’s Day to romance. The couple spent the day with their nine-month-old son, Camden, in New York. The happy trio took a boat ride around Manhattan and had lunch together, according to People. In the evening, Vanessa and Nick treated themselves to a date night. According to Vanessa, keeping the spark alive is very important in their relationship. “I think people sometimes get lost in their kids and they may have forgotten what got them there in the first place, which is their relationship,” she told Parade.
What are some ways to keep the spark alive in your relationship?
Cupid’s Advice:
When you and your partner are struggling to balance careers, children and other obligations, romance tends to go on the back burner. It’s important to remember, though, that your relationship still deserves attention. Cupid has some ideas to help keep the spark alive:
1. Take a tantric sex class: While the meditative and ritualistic practice of Tantra entails far more than just sex, many western couples have testified that tantric sex classes transformed their relationship by introducing them to an entirely new approach to love making. At the very least, it will get you two out of the house.
2. Change it up: The next time you have a date night, don’t spend it at the same restaurant you always eat at. Try something new. Go to an ice-skating rink, take a moonlit walk through the park, go dancing at a salsa club. At the very least, make reservations at a restaurant you’ve never been to and order a heretofore un-sampled dish.
3. Read 50 Shades of Grey: While literary critics and feminists have taken issue with E.L James’ best seller, the novel’s raunchy content has reportedly saved marriages by encouraging couples to discuss sexual tastes and satisfaction.
How have you kept your relationship hot? Tell us below.
New dad Nick Lachey is loving every minute with his 7-month-old son Camden who has “just started crawling.” The crooner, 39, is debuting his new lullaby album, A Father’s Lullaby, as well as his latest CD with 98 Degrees, titled 2.0.
Nick opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about the joys of fatherhood, touring this summer with wife Vanessa Lachey and their sweet son, his hopes for another son and a daughter, and his plans to keep “evolving” in the music industry.
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By Jennifer Ross
Vanessa Lachey has definitely won the jackpot when it comes to finding the perfect man in husband Nick Lachey. Vanessa, 31, recently opened up to Sheknows.com about life as a threesome, with new baby Camden John, and what a wonderful father Nick has become. “All of my hopes and dreams have come true and he [Nick] is awesome. I was actually joking earlier that if Nick could nurse Camden he would!” Even though Camden is a peaceful baby, his loving parents were still in for a surprise awakening when it came to his feeding schedule. Vanessa explains, “I didn’t understand that they need to eat every two to three hours at first and then three to four a little after that. Sometimes we literally had 15 minutes between him falling asleep and then having to wake him for the next feed. I’m like, ‘This goes on 24 hours a day and no one told me about this part of it!’”
What are some ways to tell your partner will be a good parent?
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey’s family is about to get bigger. The couple is expecting their first child in the next few months and it’s no surprise that both are elated for the fast approaching arrival of their son. The couple is even more ready to take on the unexpected, which for Mrs. Lachey includes working on ABC’s second season of The Wipeout with a newborn baby at home. The gorgeous star told UsMagazine.com, “We’re still working on everything… it’s an exciting time.” Despite all that’s going on, it’s expected for these two to come out on top.
How do you prepare your relationship for welcoming a child?
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. Photo: Flynet Pictures, Inc.
By Lily Rose
It’s 2.6 inches wide and 6.1 inches long, and we all want it. We’re not sure what you’re thinking, but we’re talking about the Benjamin’s, dough, loot, c-notes, otherwise known as … money. The green stuff may not be the root of all evil, but it certainly is the root of a lot of relationship woes. Just ask these celebrity couples:
In recent years, the divorce rate in America has hovered around 50 percent, and in Hollywood, this statistic appears to be closer to 70 percent.
For some celebrity couples, rushing into a serious relationship or even marriage is no big deal; they can always break up or file for an annulment or divorce, knowing that their family, friends and fans will stand behind them. They are not held accountable by their vows, viewing any “easy way out” as an acceptable solution.
But why do so many Tinseltown twosomes approach romance with such a wavering attitude, in such fleeting terms? Here are just a few reasons why some celebrity relationships change with the seasons:
Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Photo: BOZFF/FameFlynet Pictures
Pregnancy can be tough, so it’s no wonder Nick Lachey took mom-to-be Vanessa Minnillo on a double date this weekend, right? Well, no. According to People, Minnillo spent the double date in Brentwood, Calif. gushing about how wonderful her pregnancy has been. An onlooker said, “She has this cute little belly.”
How much about your pregnancy should you share with friends?
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By Samantha Mucha
There are some things in life that go together like peanut butter and jelly or a refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. Some of our favorite celebrity couples compliment each other in the same way. Although many of our most loved duos have split and moved on, there’s no shame in wishing they would reunite. Think way back to Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake; they always seemed like the perfect couple on “The Mickey Mouse Club.” What would life be like if all of our favorite Hollywood couples got back together? Here are a few Tinseltown twosomes we would love to see re-spark their old flames:
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By Jessica Smith
Beauty comes from the inside and out, and the radiance of love can be the most profound beauty people can exude. There are plenty of beautiful celebs in Hollywood, and when two gorgeous celebrities are matched together, they turn heads and leave us awe-struck. Here are ten of the most beautiful famous couples that Hollywood has to offer:
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Vanessa Minnillo is no more. The 31-year-old, who married Nick Lachey in July, has officially changed her name to Vanessa Lachey, reports E! Online. Lachey took to Twitter to break the news, tweeting, “So. I’m making it official, and I LOVE my new name! @VanessaLachey has a nice ring to it.”
What are some things to consider before changing your last name after marriage?
Nick Lachey and Vanesa Minnillo. Photo: Richard Shotwell / PR Photos
When Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey tied the knot on Friday in a tropical paradise surrounded by their nearest and dearest, their guests had no idea what to expect. According to People, their wedding invitations came in the form of a place ticket with the only instructions being to dress “island chic.” The day of the ceremony, the lucky guests were swept off to a secret island location. On July 30th, viewers everywhere will also get to witness this special ceremony at 9 p.m. ET/PT on TLC as part of the Nick & Vanessa’s Dream Wedding special.
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
It’s official! Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnilo have agreed to have their wedding recorded live, according to UsMagazine.com. However, Lachey admits that having cameras at their wedding wasn’t an easy decision. “We kind of wrestled with that for a while, for obvious reasons,” he told reporters Saturday during his bachelor party at TAO in Las Vegas. “Having done reality TV in the past, I didn’t necessarily want to jump right back into it without having thought it through to great length, and we did.” A reason the singer agreed to have cameras on his special day was because they weren’t going to stay there for long. “It’s a one-off special; a chance to kind of have a great experience and a great moment in our lives documented on TV, and also for us, to have a great wedding video at the end of it,” he said of their TLC wedding special, which will be broadcast shortly after the couple swaps vows.
What are the advantages of having your wedding recorded?
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Jay Kravetz / PR Photos
Nick Lachey, 37, had the luxury of having a 3-day bachelor party in Las Vegas this past weekend. And though “whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is the typical cliché that comes to mind, Vanessa Minnillo assured UsMagazine.com that this bachelor’s party was far from The Hangover’s tumultuous adventure. Minnillo kept her presence known when Lachey received a black and red layered cake with a ball and a chain on top that was shackled to a mini Lachey’s leg. It read, “Property of Vanessa.”
What are the perks of having a bachelor/bachelorette party in Las Vegas?
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Jay Kravetz / PR Photos
The hardest part about being in a relationship is knowing how to swallow your pride and make up. With his upcoming nuptials to Vanessa Minnillo, Nick Lachey told Access Hollywood his fool-proof strategy for apologizing to his future wifey when he messes up. For Lachey, this is an easy one. He gives her a taste of his velvety voice. “That’s my trump card. Whenever I screw up and I need to get back to her good graces, I sing. So far it’s worked,” he said.
Nick Lachey and Vanesa Minnillo. Photo: Richard Shotwell / PR Photos
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo celebrated their upcoming nuptials this past Sunday at the London Hotel in West Hollywood with an extravagant and unforgettable wedding shower, according to People. The couple and their friends and family seemed excited about their wedding as they took in the amazing views and delicious food from chef Gordon Ramsay’s kitchen within the hotel. The party had both a laid back and sophisticated atmosphere where all the guests were able to enjoy themselves and have a great time.
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By High Yield Hottie
Ever thrown a drink in a man’s face because he said something piggish? I have (and highly recommend it). However, while recently out to dinner with a male friend – let’s call him Master Key – I curbed my natural reflex and listened to what he had to say. As we cocktailed, our conversation turned to how many intimate partners were acceptable for men and women in this day and age. Master Key crudely summed it up as follows:
“It’s a key/lock situation. Well, a man is naturally the key. The woman is the lock. A key that opens many different locks is an amazing key. But a lock that is opened by many different keys isn’t worth anything at all.”
Cue my desire to give him a martini facial and poke his eyes out with the plastic olive skewer.
Yet despite my disgust for his sexist point of view, he has a point. While women have been tirelessly shattering glass ceilings and income bracket double standards professionally, there’s one area where the double standard seems to persist, and that’s in dating. Even as adult women, in the eyes of many men (and women, too), we’re still held to the binary categorization of “slut” or “nice girl.” So what’s a gal like you to do with this infuriating double standard? Take a cue from some of our celebrity friends and choose to own it, call it out, hide it or accept it.
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
By Tanni Deb
We’ve all had a moment when we’ve stared wide eyed in utter shock at the TV screen after finding out our favorite celebrity couple has split, trying to figure out what went wrong. After all, this pair seemed to be in such a happy relationship!
There will always be famous duos that we think about months (or ever years!) down the line, wondering if they’ll ever reconcile. While the possibility may be a long shot, no one can help wishful thinking. With that said, here are five celebrity couples we would like to reunite:
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. Photo: Janet Mayer / PR Photos
By Andrew Pryor
Known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” because of its rapid duration, the Kentucky Derby is a combination of old-time tradition and the fast-paced fanaticism of sports betting. Love and luck will both be in the air on May 7 – a love for the “sport of kings” and desire for the luck it takes to see something amazing happen. If you’re planning on making the trip to Churchill Downs, you might see a few amazing celebrities as well.
Here are a few of the past celebrity couples that have been to the Derby:
