Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom. Photo: Gangster#1/Flynetpictures.com
Orlando Bloom is no longer the only man in the house! According to People, Bloom and wife Miranda Kerr welcomed their son Flynn on January 6th. “I gave birth to him naturally; without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labor, but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it. I could not have done it without him,” the model said on her Kora Organics Web site on Tuesday. “We are so happy and are enjoying our time together as a family. He is our little ray of sunshine. Thank you everyone for your beautiful well wishes and your lovely thoughts.”
How can you support each other during the birthing process?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Photo: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures
Angelina Jolie may not have won big at the Golden Globes this past Sunday, but she didn’t leave empty-handed! At the end of the night, she still got to go home with her hunky mate, Brad Pitt. As host Ricky Gervais brutally mocked Jolie’s nomination for The Tourist, the 35-year-old actress sat with her head resting on her man’s shoulder. Then, according to UsMagazine.com, she was later seen sweetly fixing Pitt’s tie. Although Jolie didn’t get an award, her partner’s reassuring consolation certainly won her heart!
LA Laker Lamar Odom admits that he was surprised at how smart wife Khloe Kardashian was when they first met, according to UsMagazine.com. Odom says in Playboy‘s February issue, “You don’t know what to expect. Next thing I know I’m spending every day with her. We just hit it off.” The couple wed in September 2010 after dating for only 32 days. And Odom definitely doesn’t regret his decision to become a married man. “With her I was like, ‘If I do what I normally do, I’m going to lose her,'” Odom explains. “‘And if I lose her, I think it’s going to hurt a lot.’ Right then and there I knew. We were together every day.”
Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
Apparently, Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are not “lovahs,” at least according to Bullock’s interview with Al Roker in an interview earlier this week. The actors have been close friends for 10 years, but at this time in her life the only man Bullock looks forward to seeing at the end of her day is her son, Louis, according to People. “I think there will be a collective sigh amongst women across the united States when I say he’s not my lovah,” she said.
How do you use humor to fend off relationship rumors?
Miranda Cosgrove and Shia LaBeouf. Photo: Solarpix / PR Photos
When People asked iCarly star, Miranga Cosgrove, about her dream New Year’s smooch, she replied, “If I could pick anyone, it would be Shia LabBeouf.” Not only have the pair met, but Cosgrove also admits, “He’s really cute.” Despite her wish, the young actress was kiss-less at midnight. When it comes to turning that dream into a reality, she admits that not having a driver’s license is limiting the possibilities. “I got my permit,” Cosgrove says,” but I’m still not officially driving and I don’t have a car.” If a car is all that it takes, perhaps 2012 will prove lucky for the starlet.
What are some ways to snag a kiss from someone you like?
Emma Stone as Olive in 'Easy A.' Photo courtesy of Screen Gems.
By Erika Mionis
2010 has been a big year for movies. Sequels like Iron Man 2 and Toy Story 3 have ruled at the box office, while animated films like Despicable Me and How to Train Your Dragon have made their marks as well. Those aside, the year was also particularly crammed with many a chick flick. From romantic comedies (When in Rome, Knight and Day) to romantic dramas (Dear John, Remember Me), nearly all of the movies have had easily identifiable themes and laughs that we learned from and enjoyed. Out of all the great romantic movies we have seen this year, the following have had lessons that effortlessly apply in the real world:
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?
Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. Photo: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos
Ashton Kutcher is blazing the trail for a whole new way of romance in 2011, Us Weekly reports. Kutcher dishes on his tactics behind those flirty tweets about his wife of five years, Demi Moore. “In some ways, it’s no different than sending flowers to the office: You are declaring your love for everyone to see. Who doesn’t like to be publicly adored?” But Kutcher also knows when to make the moves in person, too. “There’s no text that can replace a loving touch when someone we love is hurting.”
As little girls, we’re afraid of monsters in the closet. But when we grow up, that monster is replaced with a fear of aging. But Reese Witherspoon isn’t afraid of getting older! “Funny doesn’t sag!” Witherspoon tellsUs Weekly. The 34-year-old actress assures us that age brings more sexual confidence. “You’re not as intimidated by it, not as embarrassed by it. Sexuality and femininity is an accumulation of age and wisdom and comfort in your own skin.”Is it tougher to date as you get older?
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough. Photo: ANG/Fame Pictures
What is the most romantic city in the world? Paris, of course! Ryan Seacrest had the right idea by taking his sweetheart, Julianne Hough there with his family over Thanksgiving. The group took advantage of the the City of Light by visiting a selection art galleries, shops and the best restuarants Paris has to offer. According to People, Hough and Seacrest also found some alone time on their balconied terrace and couldnt keep their hands off each other! Nothing says “je t’aime” like a nice romantic vacation.What are the best cities for a romantic getaway?
Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson. Photo courtesy of NBC.com.
It’s official! Former Biggest Loser contestant Stephanie Anderson plans on saying “I do” to fellow contestant Sam Poueu, according to Us Weekly. Poueu popped the question at NBC’s Biggest Loser ranch in California. “I wanted to go back to the ranch, because that’s where it all started,” said Poueu. The two, who collectively lost 241 pounds on the show, are now ready to build a life together, and they want their Biggest Loser family to be there when it happens. “They know what we’ve been through,” says Stephanie Anderson. Though the groom’s brother will be his best man, his cousin and partner on the series, Koli Palu, will be a groomsman. Between the announcement and the wedding decisions, the couple has been too caught up in all the excitement to set a date!
What are ways to decide who will be at your wedding?
From representing pharma to cooking chicken parma, there’s no telling what best-selling author Jamie Reidy will do next. One thing that remains consistent is that his books are results-oriented and focus on sealing the deal, whether it’s in pharmaceutical sales or winning over a new love interest. Reidy’s new book, Bachelor 101: Cooking + Cleaning = Closing, is a cookbook and lifestyle guide for “idiot single guys like me,” he told Cupid in a recent interview.
A former pharmaceutical salesman, Reidy is best known for writing Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman, the basis for today’s movie release, Love and Other Drugs starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway. Cupid had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with Reidy last month, and he filled us in on his new book, which boasts 30 idiot-proof recipes for men who want to wow” that special someone:
Based on the novel “Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman” by Cupid’s guest author this week, Jamie Reidy, Love and Other Drugs brings former Brokeback Mountain co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway back together again on the big screen. When Jamie (Gyllenhaal), a charming pharmaceutical drug rep meets Maggie (Hathaway), a seductive free-spirit, the two can’t seem to shake each other. Soon they find themselves bitten by the love bug … a bite so deep that no prescription can cure it.
How can you handle dating someone who is emotionally unattached?
Duffy’s new album Endlessly, out Dec. 7, shows a new side of her: the hopeless romantic. The 26-year-old Grammy winner told People she was looking for love when she wrote the title track on her album. “I had a piece missing. I thought, ‘Who am I going to have those special moments with?’ I needed some arms around me.” Duffy found what she was looking for in September 2009 when she began dating rubgy player Michael Phillips. “The story is yet to be finalized,” she says, “but it seems like a happy ending.”
How can you tell if your romantic notions are realistic?
Stephenie LaGrossa, three-time Survivor contestant, tells People, “I never thought there was ‘the one,’ but now I believe it.” She and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Kyle Kendrick got married in front of 105 guests at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California. The outdoors ceremony featured the bride in a dress by Priscilla of Boston, while the groom adorned a tuxedo by Huge Boss. Don’t forget about the dogs! Bebe and Champ “acted as flower girl and ring bearer and wore a white dress and a tuxedo, respectively.”
How can you incorporate your pets into your wedding?
Baby Spice will be showing another baby bump soon! Spice Girl singer Emma Bunton, 34, recently announced her second pregnancy with longtime boyfriend Jade Jones via Twitter. “So our family grows, we are so excited to announce we’re having our second baby,” Emma Bunton wrote, according to Us Weekly. She and Jade Jones have one son, Beau, who is three-years-old and who seems to be excited about the news. Emma Bunton tweeted, “Beau’s wish for a brother or sister has come true!”
How can a couple tell when they’re ready for another baby?
Seth Green and Clare Grant. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
Newlyweds Seth Green and Clare Grant have been embracing each other’s silly sides since their May 1wedding, reports People. The self-proclaimed geeks spend their time together creating viral videos for Youtube and making each other laugh. This kind of behavior may not come as a shock from a pair who met in a comic book shop. “We might be together a long time before we think about kids,” Grant admits, saying she and her husband are focusing on each other right now.What are some unique activities to do with your partner?
In high school, where everyone knows everyone else’s business, Easy A takes an inside look at the ongoing wheels of the rumor mill in a California high school. Loosely inspired by the novel The Scarlett Letter, protagonist Olive’s (Emma Stone) reputation goes from respectable girl to down-right floozy — in a matter of a week. What started out as good intentions by accepting gift cards as payment for boosting another student’s reputation around school soon throws Olive’s life and reputation into question. As one rumor turns into another and that rumor turns into yet another rumor, Olive risks losing her best friend (Alyson Michalka) and secret crush (Penn Badgley). To set the record straight, Olive decides to go online and tell the world her side of the story, in hopes of redeeming her image and righting her wrongs.
What’s the best way to redeem your image in the eyes of the one you love?
Ashley Greene and Joe Jonas. Photos: PRN / PR Photos; Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Despite being spotted holding hands at a Walgreen’s and on a date at Disneyland, pop singer Joe Jonas and Twilight star Ashley Greene have been keeping their relationship under wraps. Recently, a source told People that”[Joe] is head over heels for [Ashley]. He thinks she is down-to-earth and absolutely beautiful. He hasn’t been this into a girl in a long time.” The couple have only been dating a few months, but things appear to be moving quickly – rumors circulated that Greene recently took Jonas home to meet her parents.
For a story about romance cropping up in the most unexpected places (with often hilarious results), check out the new comedy Life As We Know It. In the film, two single adults are forced to raise a baby together after their mutual friends die in an accident and leave their daughter in their friends’ care. The situation is complicated even more by the fact that Holly (Katherine Heigl) and Eric (Josh Duhamel) don’t exactly get along. But for the sake of Sophie, their new baby girl, they must learn to live together. In the end, after going through all the challenges that new parents face together, their relationship goes from outright hostility to mutual respect … and eventually, maybe even love.
How can having a baby bring you together as a couple?
Emily Deschanel and David Hornsby. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
A match was made in Hollywood this weekend when actress Emily Deschanel wed writer and actor David Hornsby. The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family at a small ceremony in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, reported People. The pair are both stars in the world of television, with Deschanel starring on FOX’s crime show, Bones, while Hornsby is most famous for his work on FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
With Zoe’s (Jennifer Lopez) biological clocking ticking away, she gives up on love and makes a plan to have a sperm donor create her family. No sooner is the in vitro process finished and Zoe meets her soulmate, Stan (Alex O’Loughlin). The problem is, Zoe can’t see past her personal love issues, which stem from a childhood where her mom died, her dad ran out, and her grandmother was left to raise her. Not long after discovering that her procedure was a success, Zoe begins falling for Stan. She struggles to hide her pregnant ‘condition,’ but eventually chooses to let him in on the truth, including the fact that she’s having twins! Although Zoe expects Stan to run away, he steps up and expresses his desire to stick around. Anyone can fall in love but doing it backwards, in a nine-month window, with two kids on the way could stress out even the best of us.
How do you find time for love when you have a busy schedule?
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. Photo: FameFlynet.com
Ever since Tom Cruise jumped on a couch on TheOprah Winfrey Show, people have doubted whether his relationship with Katie Holmes is real. But as Cupid recently reported, the couple are still very much in love five years later, and do everything they can to keep the spark alive in their marriage. In fact, Holmes recently told People, “My husband has red roses for me everywhere I go and whenever we travel.” Both Cruise and Holmes are true romantics and are very affectionate toward one another and their 4-year-old daughter, Suri. Holmes said, “Being a mother is so dreamy.”How can you tell if your partner is a true romantic?
This comedy action film is about a hardworking couple and exhausted parents, Phil and Claire Foster (Steve Carell from the “The Office” and Tina Fey of “30 Rock”), that can barely find the energy and enthusiasm to go on their routine date night. Aware that the romantic spark is going out of their relationship, Phil and Claire decide to do something different for this night out. When they can’t get into a popular restaurant in the city, they take another couple’s reservations and are mistaken as the Tripplehorns by the bad guys who are hunting the other couple down.
Can a couple rekindle the spark in a relationship?
