From Academy Award winning director Ron Howard comes a tale of friendship in the January release of The Dilemma. This particular friendship, a bromance between Ronny (Vince Vaughn, Wedding Crashers) and Nick (Kevin James, Hitched) is stretched to the limit when Ronny catches Nick’s wife, Geneva (Winona Ryder, Black Swan) with another man. Should Ronny tell his BFF the truth of his wife’s indiscretions, or keep his lips sealed and wait for Geneva to come clean on her own? Packed with a star-studded cast, The Dilemma promises to bring bros closer than ever before in this year’s winter rom-com.
Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Former Proposal co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock were seen ringing in the new year at Bess Bistro in Austin, Texas,according to UsMagazine.com. Sources said the two looked “very playful” and were “smiling all the time and sometimes touching.” Reynolds, who filed for divorce from Scarlett Johannson at the end of last year after a two-year marriage, and Bullock, who’s been divorced from Jesse James since last June, may be bonding over their breakups. And although Bullock’s rep says there is nothing going on between Reynolds and Bullock, a friend of Reynolds said that chemistry is obvious between the two.
Can you trust a man to get serious again only a few weeks after leaving his wife?
David Arquette and Courteney Cox. Photo: Mike/Fame Pictures
Courteney Cox let David Arquette know that she’s there for him in spite of their separation, People reports. When Arquette entered rehab a few days ago, Cox was one of the first to show her support. The actor entered the rehab facility for alcohol and depression, almost three months after separating from wife Courteney Cox. Arquette, who is also the father of their six-year-old daughter, Coco, was not handling the separation well, sources say. Cox said, “I really admire David and his choice to take charge and better his life…I love and support him.”How do you support your partner through a hard time?
Luke Worrall and Kelly Osbourne. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Despite a recent rant about ex Luke Worrall over Twitter, Kelly Osbourne tells the British version of Cosmopolitan that she’s still not over her former fiance. According to People, Kelly Osbourne says that she has not been with anyone since splitting from Luke Worrall six months ago. “I think we need to spend time working on ourselves, but it doesn’t erase the fact that I’m head over heels in love with him… I haven’t been with anyone since Luke.”
John Mellencamp and Elaine Irwin. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
It looks like singer John Mellencamp is starting the new year as a single man. After 18 years of marriage, Mellencamp and his wife Elaine have decided to call it quits. According to People, the pair met in 1991 when supermodel Elaine Irwin was hired to pose on the cover of Mellencamp’s ‘Whenever We Wanted’ album. No concrete reason has been given for the split, but Mellencamp’s spokesperson Bob Merils told The Hollywood Reporter that they “are proud of their 20 years together and are very happy with their accomplishments both as parents and as a family” and that “they will continue to raise their two children in Indiana, but have decided to call it a day as a couple.”
What are ways to get out there after a long marriage ends?
Leann Rimes and Eddie Cibrian. Photo: Tina Gill / PR Photos
What’s a celebrity couple to do when they’re barred from attending a birthday bash? They just attend a party thrown in their honor to ring in the New Year of course! LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian found themselves missing from the guest list for a party hosted by the ex-boyfriend of Cibrian’s ex, Brandi Glanville. According to E! Online, “They tried to get on the list, but he said no because of his allegiance to Eddie’s ex-wife.” It’s time for Plan B! The newly engaged couple spent the night at Pink Kitty nightclub in Cabo.
What are ways to overcome animosity from ex partners?
Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian. Photo: Starmax / PRPhotos.com
If Kourtney Kardashian didn’t know about model Leandro Magno’s feelings before, she sure does now. In an exclusive video interview with RadarOnline, Mango stated, “If things happen to not work out with Scott Disick,” he would love to be more than friends with Kardashian. With the hot-cold relationship between Kardashian and Disick, it’s no wonder men are still vying for her affections. Magno ensured, “There’s definitely attraction from my part … She knows her worth I would say.” Its clear Magno himself believes he would be an upgrade. “I do know that I can treat her like a princess she deserves to be.”
What do you do if you know your friend is dating a dud?
Nicki Minaj is single and ready to date, according to The Hollywood Gossip. Minaj is on the cover of the latest issue of King Magazine and opens up about what she’s looking for in a partner. “Someone who is calm, who is strong enough to not have to win every argument, who allows a woman to be her crazy self and someone with a conscience not to feel less of a man.” We suppose a calm man would be a good balance to the rapper’s wild style.
What are characteristics of a good argument style in a relationship?
Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Natalie Portman has more to celebrate than her Golden Globe nomination. The actress is engaged to choregrapher, Benjamin Millepied, and they are expecting their first child, according to People. The pair met during the production of the Darren Aronofsky’s ballet thriller Black Swan, where Millepied acted as a choreographer and one of Portman’s co-stars. The couple is excited for their first child who is due in 2011.
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Barcroft/Fame Pictures
This may have been the last Christmas Kate Middleton spends with her own family, Us Weekly speculates. While Middleton was with her parents in Berkshire, England for the holidays, Prince William spent the holidays doing search and rescue work in a helicopter in North Wales. Once the couple weds next April, Middleton will most likely be spending Christmas 2011 at the royal Christmas Day celebration at Sandringham. Sources say that traditionally, her parents would not receive an invitation. But also according to sources, changes may be in store for royalty in England. “William is determined for this to be the beginning of a new royal family with new ways of doing things, he wants his marriage to last.”
What sacrifices should you make for a relationship?
The most controversial Bachelor ever is back Jan. 3! Whether you’re new to the series or are already a devoted fan, here are some things you need to know about Brad Womack before tuning in:
Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson. Photo: Fame Pictures
As much as we had hoped they would work it out, less than two weeks after their separation, Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johannson have officially filed for divorce, according to USMagazine.com. According to their documents, neither is asking for spousal support.
How do you know when it’s time to make a separation permanent?
Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck. Photo: Insidefoto / PR Photos
Before marrying rocker Chris Martin and becoming a family woman, Gwyneth Paltrow was a serial dater. In the 90’s, she was known for her high-profile relationships with men like Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. Paltrow now confesses that now she feels a little weird about her famous ex-boyfriends, according to Us Weekly. “It was strange to be part of a public couple,” she says in a new E! special, Gwyneth Paltrow.
What are personality traits to avoid in a potential partner?
Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) was fortunate enough to meet his soul mate (Teri Polo), fall in love and get married. He is living the dream, but there’s just one problem — his father-in-law. Retired CIA Agent, Jack Byrnes (Robert DeNiro) makes Greg’s life extremely difficult throughout the first two films before finally accepting him as a son-in law. Now, in the third installment of the hilarious Fockers trilogy, with a birthday bash for Greg and Pam’s twins right around the corner, Jack must accept Greg as the man of the house. Will the inevitable accusations, fabrications and confusion finally get the best of Greg, or will his love for his wife and his Little Fockers shine through and prove his worth as the family’s next “Godfocker?”
Couple playing in the snow. Photo: monkeybusinessimages / Bigstock.com
Looking for date ideas as Valentine’s Day approaches? Make a wintertime fantasy out of the coming weekend! As far as any of us are concerned, the magic of the holiday season lives on as long as it’s cold. How else would we get through the low temperatures, right? So make the most out of the most romantic day of the year and spend some time basking in the beauty of winter before it’s gone! Below, we share Cupid’s dating advice for all the sentamentalists who just aren’t ready to let the holidays go. …Want to know more? Click here!
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Becoming a princess doesn’t happen overnight. After announcing a royal engagement, Prince William assured the public that “he wanted to learn from lessons done in the past to give [Kate Middleton] the best chance to settle in and to see what happens on the other side.” Middleton believes, “William’s a great teacher, so he’ll be up to help me.” It was evident Middleton was practicing her royal etiquette, accompanying Prince William to a cancer charity event in Norfolk, England, according to People. A royal source confirms, “Between now and the wedding there will be occasions when Catherine does shadow Prince William, to learn the ropes and see how things go.”
How do you prepare your partner to handle your career?
Tony Romo and Candice Crawford. Photo: Mark Wilkins/FameFlynet Pictures
Tony Romo is engaged to Chace Crawford’s sister, Chandice Crawford, People reports. Crawford, a pagent queen and a KDAF-TV anchor in Dallas was out celebrating her 24th birthday when Romo popped the question. The two began dating in 2009, shortly after Romo broke things off with Jessica Simpson. The engagement between Tomo and Crawford comes in third behind a slew of newly engaged celeb couples, including Jessica Simpson’s other ex, Nicky Lachey to Vanessa Minnillo and then Simpson’s own engagement to Eric Johnson. This chain of ex’s getting engaged leaves Cupid asking:
How do you overcome the news of your ex’s engagement?
Denise Richards and Nikki Sixx. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos; Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Talk about picking the same kind of men. People reports that Denise Richards admitted she had “gone on a couple dates” with rocker and radio host Nikki Sixx, 52. Richards, 39, has had her share of experience with bad boys, including a complicated marriage to Charlie Sheen and a relationship with Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. With her new bad boy, who recently broke up with Kat Von D, Richards admits, “The God’s honest truth is we’re taking it very slowly.”Why are women attracted to bad boys?
Kristen McGuiness is your average 30-something woman – she has a great career working at a non-profit in Los Angeles and a great boyfriend who might just be The One. But what’s different about McGuiness is how she got to where she is today. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, she knew she had to think outside the box to sort out her priorities. Single, newly sober and exploring a new city, McGuiness decided to try something crazy – but possibly brilliant – to find the new love of her life. A sympathetic boss, a spiritual healer and a handful of blind dates helped her reach her goal of 51 dates in 50 weeks, and which ultimately the unique experience depicted in her book, 51/50: The Magical Adventures of a Single Life. Equal parts hilarious and heart-wrenching, this book takes readers on McGuiness’ personal journey of self-discovery as she imparts valuable wisdom on life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Cupid was lucky enough to talk to McGuiness about what those 51 dates were like, what it’s like to date sober, and how while looking for a man, she ended up finding herself:
The Jersey Shore empire is once again expanding. According to iVillage, Jenni “JWOWW” Farley is now doing her part to advise the ladies on love with the release of her new book, The Rules According to JWOWW. The book contains her self-proclaimed shore-tested secrets to landing a “mint” guy. For those looking to “smoosh” or to find true love, JWOWW just may hold to secrets to success. The reality star describes her debut book as “empowering advice for a new generation of self-assured women.”
“When the going gets tough, you don’t get going — you hang on.” That’s former 90210 star Shannen Doherty’s take on marriage anyway. According to People, Doherty refuses to give on marriage despite two failed marriages and one unsuccessful engagement. However, the actress says she is no longer naïve when it comes to the hard work behind a marriage. She explains, saying, “You have to go in with your eyes wide open and realize that it’s probably going to take a lot of work and maybe some couples’ therapy perhaps.”
How do you keep your faith in relationships after a break-up?
David Charvet and Brooke Burke. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
What’s the secret to keeping the romance alive in your relationship? According to Brooke Burke, exercising regularly is a big part of it, reports People. The Dancing with the Stars host told Shape magazine, “First, you need to be healthy … That means exercising to relieve stress and build energy.” Even with four kids at home, the 39-year-old former model and her partner David Charvet, also 39, still make time for each other. “Sometimes we’re so tired, it’s just a glass of wine and a good night’s sleep. But the point is that we’re making a commitment to each other and saying, ‘We love the kids, but we matter too.’ “
Donald Trump and Carrie Prejean. Photo: Diane Cohen/Fame Pictures
After their July wedding, Carrie Prejean and Kyle Boller are proud to announce that they’re not only pregnant but are expecting a baby boy on May 9, 2011. Us Weekly reports that Prejean, the controversial Miss California USA 2009 who was stripped of her crown for alleged breaches in contract, is happy about having a boy and becoming a mother. But is the beauty queen concerned about the baby weight? Prejean’s husband, Oakland Raider’s quarterback Kyle Boller, made it clear that he has “the most beautiful pregnant wife ever.”
What can you do to make your pregnant partner feel beautiful?
Matt Rutler and Christina Aguilera. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Since splitting from her husband of five years Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera has been spending a lot of time with new boyfriend Matt Rutler. The singer took along her new flame to keep her company while she promotes her new movie Burlesque in the U.K. Aguilera and Rutler, who met on the set of Burlesque, were most recently spotted blowing off steam at London’s trendy Mahiki nightclub, reports RadarOnline.
When you go public with a new partner, what can it mean?
