Gwyneth Paltrow has moved on from Chris Martin. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Shannon Seibert
According to celebrity dating rumors, romance has once again struck on the set of Glee! Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Falchuk were spotted on a flirty dinner date at East Borough in L.A., according to UsMagazine.com. Paltrow has made five guest appearances on the co-creator’s show as Holly Holliday since 2010. Following her celebrity divorce from Chris Martin in March, Paltrow’s relationship with Falchuk has progressed from professional to personal over recent months. Falchuk has also recently split from his ex-wife Suzanne of 10 years. Both the actress and the producer share children with their celebrity exes and are seemingly close to their former partners. We’re excited to see what Cupid has in store for the new celebrity couple!
Rumor has it that Paltrow is already part of a new celebrity couple. How do you know when you’re ready to move on after a split?
Christina Aguilera names her daughter Summer Rain Rutler. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Shannon Seibert
As of Sunday, August 17th, Christina Aguilera’s baby girl officially has a name: Summer Rain Rutler. The singer and her fiancé Matt Rutler shared their wonderful news on Twitter, writing, “So proud to welcome our beautiful daughter Summer Rain Rutler into the world.” The baby is the happy couple’s first child together, and Aguilera also has a son with ex-husband Jordan Bratman. The new parents announced their engagement in February of this year after meeting on the set of Burlesque in 2010. According to UsMagazine.com, the songwriter stayed out of the spotlight for most of her second pregnancy and was pretty content about it. “So blissful in taking this time for creating all things blossoming new on the horizon,” she shared. “Album, baby & beautiful music to come.”
What are some creative ways to announce the name of your new baby?
In the latest celebrity news, another one of the Duggar children, Jessa, got engaged to Ben Seewald this past week. People.comput together an article summarizing some of the major relationship and love rules that the Duggar family has. The top five are: set boundaries; court, don’t date; save the physical relationship for marriage; ask (lots of) questions; and have a weekly date. The soon-to-be married celebrity couple has obviously benefited from the Duggar family’s two-cents, so this wholesome love advice is something for the books!
What are some important pieces of love advice for all couples to remember?
Rosie Pope talks about her growing family. Photo courtesy of WIN PR.
Interview by Lori Bizzoco. Written by Laura Seaman.
Rosie Pope knows all things related to pregnancy and parenting, bringing child care and fashion advice to mothers and mothers-to-be everywhere. She owns Rosie Pope Maternity and Rosie Pope Baby, runs MomPrep classes, and is often featured on television for her mothering expertise. Fans may also recognize her from the Bravo reality TV show Pregnant in Heels. As if that’s not enough to keep her busy, she’s also the author of Mommy IQ: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy. …Want to know what Rosie told us? Click here!
Have a hidden talent that you want your love to appreciate? Set up a night where you can reveal your true self and impress your sweetheart. Your partner probably knows all about what you do for a living and your favorite hobbies, but there’s that other side of you that doesn’t always see the light of day. There is nothing more intimate than allowing your man to discover something new about you.
Finding inspiration might mean going back in time. Maybe you were on the dance team in high school and want to show off some of your old moves. That doesn’t mean you have to start stretching and attempting the splits in your living room. Start looking for those videos of performances you never thought you’d watch again, make some popcorn, and cuddle up on the couch. Your partner will love seeing you in your youth as much as you’ll enjoy laughing at yourself.
Or perhaps you aspired to be a stand-up comedian back in the day. Come up with a routine to make your lover laugh. If your sweetie has a thick skin, get creative and incorporate them into some of your jokes. Whether the routine goes smoothly or you’re stumbling along, by the time you’re finished, you’ll both be on the floor laughing.
After you’ve revealed your hidden talent, sit back and allow your partner to share something you never knew about them. You’ll be surprised how much closer the two of you will feel after this experience! Whether you’re showing off tricks you haven’t pulled out in years or talents you’re still secretly working on, you’ll learn more about each other and create a great memory along the way.
To get your friends in on the fun, host a talent show. Invite a few of your favorite couples over for drinks and appetizers, followed by every couple putting on a mini performance. Take it a step further and present an award for the most entertaining show. Whether your friends impress you or make you cry from laughter, you’ll want to make this night your newest tradition.
Have you shared a hidden talent with your partner? Tell us about it the comments below!
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to dating coach Tripp about the top five dating mistakes that women make. As someone who works regularly with men and knows what they want in a partner, he’s seen what happens after women make one of these errors: You don’t offer to pay for the date; you act like you don’t care; you don’t show any affection; you talk too much; and you don’t give him a chance to be a gentleman. Taking any of these missteps, especially in the beginning stages of dating, can turn a man off…so avoid these behaviors if at all possible!
Yes, it can! This answer is according to the couples that I interviewed for my book, Successful Second Marriages. What prompted a book about second marriages? The failure of my own second marriage and my admiration for remarrieds who found success in this second chance love — success in spite of the negative numbers for second marriages. Statistics approximate that half of first marriages end in divorce. For second timers, the odds for staying together get even tougher: Two-thirds of those taking the plunge a second time don’t make it. With odds like these, it is surprising that more than half of those first-time exes remarry…but they do! We are a nation in love with love.
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara are dating. Photos: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com; Marco Sagliocco / PRPhotos.com
By Laura Seaman
Actress Sofia Vergara recently spoke about her relationship with actor Joe Manganiello. The couple has been seen together a lot this summer, and they are adorable together. “You know, I’m just having a great time,” Vergara said in an interview. “It’s a special time in my life, and I’m trying not to think too much about it. It’s something very new, so we will see what happens.” The two were seen kissing during their vacation to Miami, where Manganiello also met the Vergara family. When asked if her mother approved, the actress replied, “What is there not to approve of?” A source told UsMagazine.com that the pair spends every night together, and that Manganiello cooks for his girl on their night in.
What do you do if your family doesn’t approve of your partner?
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
By Shannon Seibert
An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean that there is something missing from the relationship, in fact sometimes it brings a couple closer together. It may be cheesy but the phrase “Age is only a number” is actually quite accurate. Who you fall in love with isn’t your choice, it’s a matter of the heart and soul. If you find someone who you just instantly click with, it shouldn’t matter what decade you were born in. Check out our top five reasons why you should date someone who is older than you and feel confident about your loving relationship:
Daniel Radcliffe says girlfriend Erin Darke is his best friend. Photo: MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com
By Ann Luther
Daniel Radcliffe seems to have it all these days. In addition to a booming career, including a stint on Broadway, he’s happily in love with girlfriend of two years, Erin Darke. The couple met in 2012 while filming the movie Kill Your Darlings and have been together ever since. In a recent interview, Radcliffe even told UsMagazine.com that Darke is “absolutely” his best friend. “I think that’s the kind of relationship I always aspire to have with someone I’m in a relationship with. You want that person to be your best friend,” he candidly shared. “In the case of Erin, we definitely are.”
What are some advantages of your partner being your best friend?
Cupid’s Advice:
Having your partner be your best friend can create a sense of ease and comfort in your life that is unimaginably good. So what are a few of the benefits of this two-in-one relationship?
1. There is no such thing as “too much information”: When there is a strong foundation of friendship supporting the romance, there is more trust. If you and your partner start as friends, you can break down more barriers, which leads to more honest communication. There are no secrets because you do not fear judgment or betrayal from someone who is already your best friend.
2. Activities are more fun: In a typical romantic partnership, there is a ton of fun, but you probably find the need for a night out with your buddies to get into some different antics that you wouldn’t embrace with your significant other around. However, if your beau is your best friend, you’ll probably feel comfortable including each other in your friends-only activities, which leads us into our final point…
3. There is no need to keep your friends separate: Chances are, your sweetheart is already in your group of close friends. That means no neglecting your pals for your partner or vice versa. It also means that, when you’re just hanging out, you get to be surrounded by everyone you love, not just your love. Of course, when the night is over, your best friend turns back into your other half, and the fun continues with the two of you alone!
What is your favorite aspect of being in a relationship with your best friend? Tell us in the comments below!
Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney attend a charity ski trip in Utah. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos; David Gabber / PRPhotos.com
By Deanna Atkins and Laura Seaman
In Hollywood, you never know who’s going to be the next big couple, especially when the new duo may breakup before official word even gets out. To be fair, it has to be difficult to maintain a relationship that’s constantly in the public eye. Aside from frequent budding romances, we’re constantly hearing about those twosomes who just can’t commit. They’re on one week and off the next week, and then before you know it, they’ve eloped…only to divorce weeks later.
These three pairs constantly keep us guessing and never fail to surprise us with yet another breakup or makeup. Sometimes we enjoy staying on their relationship roller coaster ride, but still, we have to wonder why these stars are so incapable of staying together:
Jim Parrack and Leven Rambin announced their engagement after only a few months of dating. Photo courtesy of Leven Rambin's Instagram.
By Ann Luther
We all saw True Blood alum Jim Parrack’s heartbreak when he ended his marriage to his wife of six years, Ciera Parrack. However, he quickly moved on, proposing to Hunger Games star, Leven Rambin, after only a few months of dating. According to UsMagazine.com, they even made their big news official on Facebook: Parrack changed his relationship status to Engaged over the weekend. The new couple does, in fact, seem very happy in this Instagram video they posted announcing their hiatus from social media. Best of luck to the adorable pair!
How do you know when you’re ready to move on post-divorce?
Jamie Gray Hyder is a young, energetic actress currently starring as Lucia, the sultry sister of a drug lord on USA’S Graceland. Video gamers may also recognize her as Echo in PS4’s Killzone Shadow Fall. Hailing from the Washington D.C. area and being a proud University of Georgia alumnae, she stuns audiences across the nation with her exceptionally sexy and adventure-seeking characters, but she may be best known for her role as Danielle, the spunky, tenacious werewolf on HBO’s True Blood. Of the show’s epic final season, she says in our celebrity interview, “It’s already been pretty intense, and I think we’re going to see a lot of the same — I think we’re going to lose a lot more people we’ve come to love!”
Even though David Arquette has remained close with his celebrity ex Courteney Cox, he doubts that he will be attending her upcoming celebrity wedding to Snow Patrol band member, Johnny McDaid. According to UsMagazine.com, Arquette said about his relationship with Cox and her fiance, “We are all very tight and very close and very supportive of everyone.” These two celebrity romances have proven that, even among the stars, friendship with exes is possible!
Celebrity romances don’t always end in drama! What are some ways you can also remain supportive of your ex post-split?
It looks like Kendra Wilkinson is letting her clothes do the talking. According to UsMagazine.com, Kendra Wilkinson stepped out of her divorce lawyer’s office on August 8 wearing a shirt that said, “I’m Not Sorry.” As previously reported, Wilkinson’s husband, Hank Baskett, cheated on her with a transgender YouTube model named Ava Sabrina London back in April.
What are some ways to cope with the divorce process?
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid. Photo: Laurence Agron / PR Photos
By Shannon Seibert
Impressing the parents is quite the feat, but Courteney Cox has certainly mastered the art of making a lasting impression. Cox’s fiancé Johnny McDaid’s mother Pauline McDaid gushed about her daughter-in-law to be. Pauline shared that the Cougar Town star is extremely empathetic and that she feels like a part of the family. According to UsMagazine.comPauline said the pair are happily in love, and can’t wait to be married.
What are some ways to impress your partner’s parents?
A couple painting their home. Photo: warrengoldswain / Bigstock.com
By Brittany Stubbs
It may sound cliché, but decorating your home with your love is a great way to bond. Even if you don’t live together yet, you can have fun fantasizing about what your place will be like when you do move in together.
Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett are heading toward divorce. Photo: Tina Gill / PR Photos
By Shannon Seibert
This could be the end for yet another Hollywood couple. Kendra Wilkinson is weighing out her options after her husband Hank Baskett’s shocking cheating scandal with transgender model Ava Sabrina London. The beautiful blonde just recently welcomed her second child with the ex-NFL star into the world, her daughter Alijah. According to UsMagazine.comWilkinson is definitely considering filing, but she wants to review her options before she makes the decision to call it quits with her marriage.
How do you decide whether or not to call it quits on your marriage?
The wedding bells are ringing! George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin snagged their marriage license in London at Chelsea Town Hall. The pair has been engaged since April and the actor and lawyer power couple is planning their wedding for this fall. According to UsMagazine.com, a source says that this is the happiest relationship that Clooney has been in, and the pair have a healthy, and wonderful love.
What are some ways to know you’re ready for marriage?
On this week’s Single in Stilettos show, founder Suzanne Oshima talks to dating coach Mr. Locario about the reasons why he didn’t call you back. He explains five possible scenarios, straight from a man’s point of view: He already has a girlfriend; he never really liked you in the first place; he’s scared of or intimidated by you; he’s just a player; or he views dating as nothing more than a game.
In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House talks about why it’s the big and little things that create a happy romance. “Relationships aren’t about the high notes. They’re about the in betweens,” she explains. “It’s actually the mundane, the day-to-day, the little things — that’s what a relationship is made of.” You know you really care about someone when you find yourself sending “thinking of you” texts or picking up Kleenexes because you remembered they ran out.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Dating Coach on Why to Buy Flowers
Zac Efron and Michelle Rodriguez. Photo: David Gabber / PRPhotos.com;
MJ Photos / PRPhotos.com
By Shannon Seibert
This weekend Zac Efron was spotted with his arm draped over his hot new flame, Michelle Rodriguez. The pair was whisked away to Ibiza, Spain where they cuddled and turned up the PDA on the beach of the Mediterranean island. The played together in the water, walked along the beach, and even took the jet ski for a spin. According to UsMagazine.com Michelle and Zac have great chemistry, so it looks like this hot new couple will be around for a little longer!
What are some ways vacation can bring you closer together as a couple?
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Bernadette McCadden and Laura Seaman
Having a pet can be extremely beneficial in creating and maintaining a healthy relationship. A study of 240 couples by the University at Buffalo found that those who own cats or dogs “have closer relationships, are more satisfied in marriage, and respond better to stress than couples who do not.” But as with anything in life, there can be too much of a good thing. While many couples thrive when raising a pet together, some couples overwhelm themselves with the responsibility.
Sometimes, we hear certain phrases, and they alert a big, waving, red flag. Other times, we say those some phrases, not realizing how poorly they come across to someone we’re trying to impress. Below are five sayings you want to seriously avoid while out on a date, whether they’re coming from your mouth or his:
