There are few other couples that have amassed more attention in 2013 than celebrity power couple Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. It has been a memorable year for them with Affleck’s huge success and Oscar for his brilliant movie Argo. In the coming months, Garner will step back into the spotlight with the film adaptation of the popular book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. With their stellar careers, three beautiful children and easy affection with each other, it seems like this Hollywood pair has it all.
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele. Photo: Juan Rico/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
By Kerri Sheehan
Gleeks far and wide had to dry their eyes this Sunday night during the Teen Choice Awards. Lea Michele, 26, dedicated the award she won for her portrayal of Glee’s Rachel Berry to deceased boyfriend and cast member, Cory Monteith. Her appearance at the awards show is the Glee beauty’s first since Monteith’s July 13th death. She made sure to thank fans for their love and support during, “These very difficult past few weeks,” reported People.
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By Marcus Osborne for GalTime.com
I don’t know how or why or when it happened, but somewhere along the line I realized that I have an inordinate amount of female friends. It’s been a blessing and a curse really. The majority of my closest friends are female. I’m living proof that men and women really can be “just friends.”
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?
Katy Perry and Russell Brand. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
By Kristyn Schwiep
Russell Brand and ex-wife Katy Perry have been divorced for over a year, but the 38-year-old British comedian is still including Perry, 28, in his stand-up routine. According to UsMagazine.com, Brand made joked about his sex life with Perry during a gig at London’s Soho Theatre on Wednesday, July 31. “When I got divorced, I considered becoming a monk. When you’re a monk, you’re not allowed to have sex with anyone. When you’re married, it’s one person. That’s one more than a monk,” he allegedly joked. “It’s not that different. I’d be having sex thinking, ‘Think of anyone, anyone else.'”
What are some risks of too much humor in a relationship?
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. Photo: Premiere/Rocstar/CPR/FAMEFLYNET
By Kerri Sheehan
Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson may not be through after all. In fact, Pattinson was spotted parking outside of his former lover’s house Monday, August 5th. According to UsMagazine.com, Pattinson has been having a fling with Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s 24-year-old granddaughter. “She’s the first girl he’s liked since Kristen,” a source dished to the magazine. Although the Robsten have remained friends since their split, it is possible this recent reunion could mean a reconciliation for the two vamps.
How do you decide whether to get back together with an ex?
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By Sarah Ribeiro
HGTV’s hottest new show Brother vs. Brother takes John and Drew Scott, stars of the hit series Property Brothers, and pins them against each other in a sibling rivalry of design and ingenuity. Interior designer Christy Biebrich, an organizing specialist, joined Drew’s team for the ultimate renovation showdown — a task she was more than ready to face and knew how to overcome. “The biggest challenges were the time constraints,” she reveals. “We were doing massive renovations in timeframes as low as 48 hours. There were value-increasing choices that could not be completed simply due to time, so it definitely required strategic thinking.” Despite her prowess in design, she was unfortunately sent home on Sunday night’s episode.
Sarah Stein and Lucy Talbot are seasoned bridesmaids, so they know a thing or two about surviving your friend’s big day. Now, they’re trying to help all women overcome the biggest test of friendship a girl can face: being a bridesmaid. The Bridesmaid’s Manual: Make It To and Through The Wedding with Your Sanity (and Friendship) Intact covers everything from dress shopping and planning the bachelorette party to bridesmaid etiquette and time (and budget) management. But, most importantly, the book focuses on the best part about being a bridesmaid: the relationships you create (or strengthen) while helping your friend with her special day. We spoke to co-author Sarah Stein about her inspiration for the book and her experience being a bridesmaid. …That’s not all. Click here for the rest.
With the wrap up of the most recent season of The Bachelorette, ABC has announced its newest star in search of a relationship and love: Juan Pablo Galavis! You may recognize Galavis as one of Desiree Hartsock’s suitors on TheBachelorette season 9. The 32-year-old single dad and former Venezuelan soccer player is hoping to find the perfect person for him and his daughter. According to People.com, this reality TV star and new Bachelor said he is looking for “a mom for [my daughter] Camila and someone I can spend many years [with] together.”
The new star of The Bachelor has some Venezuelan roots that make most girls swoon. What are some things to consider when you’re dating someone from a different culture?
Chris Siegfried and Desiree Hartsock. Photo: ABC/Francisco Roman
By Kerri Sheehan
This season’s Bachelorette was not exactly a cookie cutter love story. Desiree Hartsock was blindsided when her frontrunner, Brooks Forester, decided to bow out of the competition leaving her with the last two contestants, Drew Kenney and Chris Siegfriend. Rather than abandon her search for love, Hartsock decided to give each of the remaining bachelors a rose and a chance at her love. In the end, Chris Siegfriend won her heart and had her feeling, “Like the luckiest girl alive,” according toPeople.
What are some ways to choose between two potential partners?
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By Rev. Randy Williams
For many couples, planning a wedding can be financially exhausting. If not planned carefully enough, the most important day of your life can leave a hole in your pocket shortly after you tie the knot. Although every woman yearns for a dream wedding, they also want a dream house, dream car and a family to go along with it. With the average wedding costing over $20,000 nowadays, many newly engaged couples are becoming wiser and planning their weddings on a budget. If you and your significant other find yourself walking a financial tightrope just to get married, then you might want to consider setting a strict budget for a wedding ceremony that is more easily affordable.
According to a survey conducted by The Knot, couples spent an average of $28,427 on their wedding and related events last year. It’s no surprise that weddings are big business, and yet it’s tough to imagine dropping 300 Benjamins on a single-day event.
Directed by Paul Schrader, The Canyons is a story about a young couple trying to work through a past infidelity. Christian (played by James Deen) is a movie producer who works to maintain his trust fund by creating films. When he becomes aware that his actress girlfriend, Tara (played by Lindsay Lohan) is hiding an affair with another actor from him, his life takes a violent turn, filled with twists and unexpected misfortunes.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Photo: Pixplanete / PR Photos
By April Littleton
Amber Heard has finally opened up about her relationship with Johnny Depp. The 27-year-old actress told Flaremagazine that she wanted to keep her love life private and out of the spotlight. In 2012, a source told UsMagazine.com that the pair are “100 percent dating” and that Depp “treats her very well.” The couple were recently spotted holding hands while walking the red carpet together at Depp’s latest film The Lone Ranger in June.
When is the right time to go public with a new relationship?
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By Natalie Vartanian
The way I see it is there are so many models for being in a relationship. Some people are naturally monogamous. Some people are not. Some people need variety. Some don’t.
Instead of assuming a closed relationship is for you, or an open relationship is for you, really ask yourself the questions and be honest about your feelings. To help with that, here are the top three questions asked about open relationships:
The summer is upon us, and it has brought a new love interest with it! Your mind is drifting off to clear skies, beaches and breezy summer dates – we know. However, if you’re in your late 20s or early 30s, you may have found the summer months becoming suspiciously less and less about lazing in the sun and spending endless afternoons on your favorite patio. Your coveted weekends out of the office are becoming increasingly filled with wedding showers, bachelorettes and of course, the big day itself. Luckily your invite to the next wedding includes a Plus One, but there are also some major unknowns that come along with the first wedding you and your new guy attend together. Will he have fun? Will you have to babysit him the whole night? Will your friends and family like him? What if you’re the Plus One? Will he be attentive? Will his friends and family be inclusive? Will he feel he needs to be by your side all night?
DJ Khaled and Nicki Minaj. Photos: Utho "denny" Coxall / PR Photos; David Gabber / PR Photos
By Kerri Sheehan
It seems the love bug has bitten DJ Khaled. The 37-year-old recorded a special video message for Nicki Minaj while he was at MTV News this past week. UsMagazine.com reported that in the video he confessed his crush on the singer and former American Idol judge saying, “Nicki Minaj, I’m at MTV, I’m going to be honest with you; I love you. I like you, I want you, I want you to be mine.” He ended the video with a marriage proposal that he claims was 100 percent legitimate. That is some high profile proposal.
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By Sheila Blagg for GalTime.com
The kids-or-no-kids debate is an issue for many couples. But, bring a child into a new dating relationship and the issue becomes even more complex. As people move from one relationship into the dating realm, they often wonder, “Does he want kids?,” Will she still want to date me?”
The bridal stylist blogged on People about the ups and downs she went through while getting the chance to see all of the men she dated on The Bachelorette again. She talked about her unresolved feelings for some of the contestants and how it felt to see some of the men who manipulated her. “It was exciting and fun to to see everyone at Men Tell All and to hear what they had to say after watching the episodes,” Hartsock said.
What are some ways to tell your partner something difficult?
You’ve been divorced a while–maybe six months, maybe more than two years–and nobody better has shown up to tempt you. What’s more, parenting as a solo act has proven to be a heavy burden. And on top of that, the kids haven’t given up pestering you about getting their dad to move “back home.” You’d think by now they’d be used to the new order of things, but no, they’re relentless about wanting Daddy to return. And you’re tired of hearing them “singing the same old song.”
The eternal sunshine, lazy days and carefree attitudes make summertime the ideal season for celebrating. If your beau is lucky enough to have a July or August birthday, be a great partner and throw him a party he’ll never forget. Before you pick a theme, consider your man’s hobbies and passions. Once you’ve settled on an idea, go all out: make sure the food, drinks, decorations and even the guests’ outfits align with the bash. Below, we’ve developed a list of five fun party themes — ideas that can be further flushed out on Pinterest. Happy planning!
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele. Photo: David Gabber / PR Photos
By April Littleton
According to People, the Glee star is spending her time grieving with Cory Monteith’s family. Monteith’s body was found in a Vancouver hotel room over the weekend. The coronor announced he died of a mixture of heroin and alcohol.
Dating Advice from E!’s Famously Single Laurel House on Marriage
How do you know if your guy is ready to take the next step in your relationship and get married? In this week’s dating advice video, relationship expert and E!’s Famously Single dating coach, Laurel House shares the questions you should consider in order to figure out if you’re the one he wants for the rest of his life. And, of course, you have to first decide if you’re ready to spend forever with him. Plus, the dating expert tells you how to ensure that you’re not coming across as too needy and how to deal with your man if he’s acting desperate.
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How did you know when your partner was ready for marriage? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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By Kerri Sheehan
Country crooners Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert may spend a lot of time in L.A., but they’re not about to buy a house in the Golden State just yet. People reported that Shelton spends the time he’s not filming in Oklahoma. He said, “As soon as we’re done on Wednesdays, my a–is on the plane.” The 37-year-old judge on the Voice claims that he and Lambert prefer their dates to be low key. The two enjoy, “Throwing a cooler in the back of the pickup and driving around the property clearing brush and singing to the radio,” said Shelton.
What are some ways to incorporate common interests in dates?
