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‘RHOOC’ Reality TV Newbie Lizzie Rovsek on How the Show Helped Her Celebrity Marriage: “You’ve Got to Keep the Passion and the Fire Alive”
By Brittany Stubbs
Our favorite Bravo ladies are back in the Real Housewives of Orange County. You may have thought you met all the bombshells this season, but joining the reality TV cast on tonight’s episode is the much-anticipated wife, mother, and former pageant star Lizzie Rovsek. As any Housewives fan knows, with new women, we can expect new drama. And Rovsek makes it clear her debut will be no exception to the rule.
‘American Idol’ Contestant C.J. Harris Says Family’s Support “Puts Me at Peace”
By Liz Kim
C.J. Harris, 23, is wise beyond his years. He resonated with American Idol fans because the honesty and emotion in his voice was so apparent. The singer traveled all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah to audition for the show, and while he had previously tried out for The Voice and X-Factor, the third time proved to be the charm.
It’s no secret that the ousted contestant is all about his family, who came to support him on several occasions. “It puts me at peace, and it’s kind of like singing for people on the couch at home,” he shares. “It helps to have someone out there in the audience that, you know. It made me proud to have my mom and my sister there.”
‘American Idol’ Contestant Dexter Roberts on Relationships: “Keep Pushing Each Other to Become Stronger”
By Liz Kim
Dexter Roberts, 22, stood out on this season of American Idol, not just because of his smooth country crooning but because of his easygoing demeanor and always present smile. Nothing seemed to shake him, and even after landing in the bottom two this week, he took it all in stride. “I just don’t know what happened this week,” he shares. “I had a great time on the show, and I know I’ll have a great time on tour.”
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Celebrity Interview: ‘Cheaters’ Detective Daniel Gomez Says, “Cheating Doesn’t Discriminate Against Anyone”
By Brittany Stubbs
Although infidelity is no longer classified as a criminal act, the consequences of cheating can ruin marriages, families, and lives. For 14 seasons, the reality TV show Cheaters has invited viewers to watch real relationships and love unravel as private investigators are hired to help spouses catch their partners cheating. Having served 16 years as the Chief Detective on the show, Daniel Gomez has a lot of knowledge when it comes to infidelity.
‘Blood, Sweat and Heels’ Reality TV Star Brie Bythewood Says, “I Don’t Know How to Be Anyone Other Than Me”
CupidsPulse.com Executive Editor Lori Bizzoco recently met up with Blood, Sweat and Heels reality TV star Brie Bythewood at the New Yorker Suite at the Carlton hotel, located at 88 Madison Avenue between 28th and 29th. The gorgeous 1,050 square foot penthouse includes a separate bedroom and living spaces with beautiful decor, as shown in the celebrity video interview above.
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Our Relationship Taglines for the Ladies of ‘Real Housewives of New York’
By Brittany Stubbs
Some of our favorite ladies are back in season 6 of Bravo’s popular show The Real Housewives of New York City, which premieres tonight! Returning to the small screen are Aviva Drescher, Carole Radziwill, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and Heather Thomson, joined by the newest housewife Kristen Taekman, a model and businesswoman.
The series follows these six women as they manage their hectic social calendars, careers, children, and love lives in the Big Apple. Outside of relaxing in the Hamptons and surviving the occasional catfight, if there’s one thing these women know, it’s relationships. From married to widowed to divorced and dating with kids, CupidsPulse.com thought it’d be fun to explore their diverse relationships. While the ladies each have their own witty taglines that describe their personalities in the show’s intro, we couldn’t help but think they deserved ones for their love lives too. If these women had relationship taglines, here’s what they’d be:
‘The Bachelorette’ Contestant and Hopeless Romantic Chris Bukowski Wants His “Fairytale Ending”
Interview by Whitney Johnson. Written by Liz Kim.
The Bachelorette season 8 contestant Chris Bukowski might seem like he has everything — great looks, a booming restaurant, and the kind of job that allows him to travel all over the country — but he admits that there’s still something missing in his life. “I’m the most single person in America,” he laments. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the reality TV star boasts a pretty impressive resume, including senior sales executive for the New York Islanders, V.I.P. Concierge at the Wynn Las Vegas, and currently owner of The Bracket Room in Arlington, Virginia (with plans to open future locations). But at the end of the day, he misses the magic of a real first date with someone special.
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‘Online Dating Rituals of the American Male’ Reality TV Star Marcus Pierce Says Being Yourself is Key to Finding a Relationship and Love
Interview by Lori Bizzoco. Written by Louisa Gonzales and Whitney Johnson.
Marcus Pierce is no stranger to the online dating world, having been active on sites like OkCupid since 2006. The celebrity trainer and Artist Muse creative director also isn’t one to shy away from fun opportunities, so deciding to appear on the premiere episode of Bravo’s new reality TV show Online Dating Rituals of the American Male was an easy choice to make.
Cassie Piersol Chapman on Her Celebrity Marriage: “You Can’t Help Who You Fall in Love With”
By Brittany Stubbs
Set in and around the capital of the high-stakes country music business, Private Lives of Nashville Wives follows a group of driven women as they navigate their lives through professional challenges, family issues, and social relationships in the South. Award-winning singer-songwriter Gary Chapman and his wife Cassie Piersol Chapman are two stars of TNT’s new reality TV series. With a 23-year age difference, there has been some speculation about the couple’s celebrity marriage, but they’re here to prove that their relationship and love is the real deal.
‘Mob Wives’ Executive Producer Jenn Graziano Says, “I’m Not Anti-Marriage; I’m Anti-Ball and Chain!”
From VH1’s Mob Wives to Miami Monkey, Executive Producer Jennifer Graziano transformed the realm of reality TV. She now continues to expand her resume with exciting new projects like releasing a classic, family-inspired Italian cookbook and continuing the recent launch of reality TV star Big Ang’s new wine line.
Related Link: “Bigger is Better”: Mob Wives “Big Ang” Launches New Wine Line in NYC!
Celebrity Video Interview with Mob Wives Producer
Graziano recently sat down with CupidsPulse.com’s Exectuve Editor Lori Bizzoco to talk about the Mob Wives franchise and how the series impacted her family and the rest of her career. And, of course, they talked relationships and love: Despite her hectic schedule, this accomplished bachelorette is open to the idea of getting married one day to someone who’s willing to support her ambitions as a thriving businesswoman. As she told us in our celebrity video interview, “I’m not anti-marriage; I’m anti-ball and chain!”
To learn more about Graziano, follow her on Twitter @jenngraziano. Don’t forget to tune in on Thursday, December 5th at 10 PM ET/PT for the new season of Mob Wives: New Blood on VH1!
Video by Erik Erikson.
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“Bigger is Better”: Mob Wives “Big Ang” Launches New Wine Line in NYC!
By Priyanka Singh
“Bigger is better” is the motto this vivacious star lives by, and she’s certainly living up to that reputation! Angela Raiola, otherwise known as “Big Ang” from the popular reality television series Mob Wives, had an official launch party for her new product, BigAngWines on October 24th at Tello’s NYC. The authentic Italian restaurant was an intimate gathering of friends and family celebrating her newest liquor venture, which included Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Prosecco. Attendees were invited to taste samples from her collection, check out the elegant wine bottle design, and enjoy a customized cake made to replicate the bottle design itself!
Jennifer Lopez’s Backup Dancer, Tera Perez Talks Relationships, JLo, Casper, and New Docu-series, ‘A Step Away’
By Priyanka Singh
“Every superstar needs backup”, and that’s exactly what world-class superstar Jennifer Lopez gets as she begins her tour with the hottest, most talented group of dancers, one of which happens to be JLo’s stand-in dance captain, Tera Perez. This vibrant and driven dancer spoke with CupidsPulse.com about the new docu-series, A Step Away, which airs on Thursday, October 3rd on NUVOtv at 10/9c. The show gives us an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the lives of these backup dancers on the road as they balance love, relationships, work, family, and so much more.
HGTV Realtor Steven Aaron Talks ‘Selling LA’ and Love: “You Can’t Be Everything To One Person All The Time”
By Kerri Sheehan
From the Hollywood Hills to the Sunset Strip, Los Angeles is home to the rich and famous. Landing a real estate job in the area is like swimming in a shark tank with blood in the water. Steven Aaron, one of the stars of HGTV’s reality show Selling LA, can attest to that. The cameras follow Aaron and two other real estate firms as they attempt to book millionaire clients, tour breathtaking properties, and network their way to the top of the high-end real estate ladder.
…There’s more about Steven and his upcoming wedding after the jump. Click here for more!
‘Tough Love: Co-Ed’ Star Kyle Keller Says, “Listen to Your Heart and Be Truthful to Yourself”
By Kristin Mattern
Kyle Keller and her lovely personality are no stranger to the media circuit: progressing from a sports broadcaster to host of MAXIM radio to executive producer for MediaKillers.com, Keller’s charm has brought her from into the spotlight. Her outgoing persona, stylish wardrobe, and sex appeal have even landed her two shows of her own, Style with Kyle and Kyle’s Ultimate Challenge. “Everything I have done in my career is connected,” she explains. “It’s all personality-based, whether I’m in front of or behind the camera. I think the most challenging part is getting people to take me seriously, but it’s been a fun ride.”
…Can’t wait for the premiere of ‘Tough Love: Co-Ed’? Click here to learn more about Kyle!
‘Bachelorette’ Desiree Hartsock Says ‘Love Can Be Unpredictable’
By April Littleton
Desiree Hartsock took to her blog on People to thank everyone who watched her journey to find love on the latest season of The Bachelorette. ” I appreciate the encouraging words from many and the understanding that love can be unpredictable.” Ultimately, Hartsock chose Chris over Drew because she felt her relationship with him “didn’t move forward” after their date in Antigua.
How do you roll with the ups and downs of a relationship?
“We Have Each Other”: Celebrity Couple Joy Enriquez and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins On Their New Show, ‘House of Joy’
By Whitney Johnson and Kristin Mattern
Pop singer Joy Enriquez and Grammy award-winning music producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins have been married for nearly a decade and have been blessed with three beautiful children: RJ, Heavenly and baby Hannah. In their new show House of Joy for NUVOtv, they bring their family into the spotlight as they work together to make Enriquez’s dream of having a hit single come true. “Nine years later, I still want a hit!” exclaims Enriquez. “I still want a song, and now I can say, ‘I gave you the kids, Rodney. We got married, and we’re working together as a family, but I still want to sing.’ That dream is still inside of me.”
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Reveal Gender of Baby-to-Be
By Kerri Sheehan
On the Sunday premiere of the new season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, reality television star Kim Kardashian announced that her baby bump is housing a little girl. Her and baby daddy Kanye West will be expecting their bundle of pink joy sometime in July. While out shopping for baby clothes the two have employed stealthy moves to keep the baby’s gender a secret. According to People, Kardashian said, “We buy all white, or we’ll go and buy both [girl and boy clothing], and then no one will know!”
What are some ways to prepare for a daughter versus a son?
Ready For Love, Episode 7: Meeting the Family
One of the biggest steps in a relationship is when you meet your partner’s family for the first time. I believe there is truth to the saying “you not only marry the person but also into their family.” This week on Ready For Love, Ben’s family visited from Texas to meet all of us, and I couldn’t have been more impressed with how sweet and genuine they were. Being the first girl to meet them, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous, but I felt like I would have a lot in common with them based on my conversations with Ben.
‘Bad Girls All-Star Battle’ Host Ray J Says a Bad Girl Is “Confident, Sassy and Independent”
He may be notorious for being a bad boy, but now, Ray J is hanging out with a bunch of bad girls. The singer, actor and reality television star will be hosting Oxygen’s Bad Girls All-Star Battle, which takes 14 of the most popular ladies from Bad Girls Club and pits them against each other, competing for 100,000 dollars and the title of “Baddest Bad Girl of All Time.”
‘Ready for Love’ Stars Ernesto Arguello and Ben Patton Discuss Reality Dating
By Andrea Surujnauth
These reality dating shows are not as simple as they look. According to Ernesto Arguello and Ben Patton from Ready for Love, it actually entails a lot more heartache than television networks let on. “It is more stressful going to that garden than anything else,” Arguello tells People. Both him and Patton agree that letting women go is a difficult experience. “The garden is unreal,” says Patton. “You’re essentially breaking up with someone. You’re not just saying, ‘Hey, here’s a rose for you. And you guys didn’t get a rose,’ and walk off.” They also have to deal with the challenges of the kissing scenes. “It’s like hearing your own voice on voicemail,” says Patton.
What are some non-traditional ways to find love?
Cancelled: Why NBC’s “Ready For Love” Fueled America’s Hatred
By Marni Battista, Founder of Dating with Dignity
Let’s face it: while Disney, RomCom’s and The Bachelor have consistently fueled American women’s desire to be swept off their feet by the dashingly handsome, successful, and sensitive man, they are, simply put, not stupid.
As a dignity dating and relationship expert who works with thousands and thousands of single women around the globe, I can tell you that women are, in fact, ready for love. However, just as NBC has promptly cancelled its newest reality dating show Friday, with the same title, women are taking a stand for their dignity and what they really want to experience when it comes to finding love.
Matthew Hussey Talks NBC’s ‘Ready for Love,’ ‘Get the Guy’ and Being a Life Coach
By Rachael Moore and Lori Bizzoco
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.
‘Bachelorette’ Reality TV Stars Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum Speak Out About Waiting for Marriage
By Jessica Conigliaro
According to People, the newest reality TV couple Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici are saving sleeping together for their celebrity wedding night…unlike famous couple Ashley Hebert and her Bachelorette winner hubby, J.P. Rosenbaum, who chose not to wait for marriage. “Those are their own personal beliefs, and we’re not going to judge them,” Rosenbaum says. “We do our thing; they do their thing.”