By Whitney Baker Johnson

We all know and love Niecy Nash as an actress, television host and comedienne. What you may not know, though, is that she’s quite the matchmaker as well. In fact, it was at her first matchmaking party that she introduced best friend and The View co-host Sherri Shepherd to her now-husband Lamar Sally. From there, she began hosting an online show on Yahoo! called “Let’s Talk About Love,” which eventually developed into her new book, It’s Hard to Fight Naked. In it, she invites her readers to think differently about matters of the heart and shares her tips for finding true love. We chatted with the newly-minted author about the book’s eye-catching title and many words of wisdom.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

It’s always important to recognize the hard work moms do — not just on Mother’s Day, but every day of the year. They often put their partners and children first, forgetting to take time for themselves. This May, we’re encouraging moms to step away from their household duties and embrace some kid-free time with their significant others. Remember,  your loved ones want to make you just as happy as you make them. Below are five date ideas that every mom will enjoy.

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By Lori Bizzoco and Whitney Baker Johnson

If you’ve been watching NBC’s dating reality competition show Ready for Love, you may have been disappointed to hear that it was cancelled by the network after only two low-rated episodes. Many viewers felt like the new series presented a false reality when it came to dating and relationships, reinforcing the belief that you have to be perfect to find real love.

For those of you who are fans of the show, don’t fret! NBC.com is airing the remaining episodes, so you’ll still be able to follow the journey of Ernesto Arguello, Tim Lopez and Ben Patton as they search for their soul mates. Filming wrapped last August, so we can’t imagine what it’s been like for the bachelors to keep their final picks a secret — something that they must continue to do until the finale airs on Tuesday, June 4th. To tide us over, we caught up with Patton, who we interviewed prior to the premiere, and chatted about his current relationship, his take on the other two bachelors and his past love with one of the contestants.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson and Andrea Surujnauth

You probably recognize Dr. Wendy Walsh from Good Morning America, FOX News or the Today Show. She’s a well-known relationship expert, psychotherapist, author and actress. Currently, she appears as the expert commentator on Investigation Discovery’s Happily Never After, a show that looks at stories of newlyweds who’s marriage turned deadly shortly after saying their vows. “My job is to retrace the romantic steps of both partners and figure out what red flag could’ve saved the bride or groom’s life,” she explains.

Despite her busy schedule, she found time to write a new book, The 30-Day Love Detox, which was released on April 23rd. In it, Dr. Walsh answers common questions that women want to know: How can I stop falling for the wrong type of guy? How can I find a man who is willing to commit? She also lists common mistakes that women make when dating someone new and shares her tips for avoiding them. The author chatted with us about her ground-breaking new book.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Most women know Arie Luyendyk, Jr. from appearing on Season 8 of The Bachelorette with Emily Maynard, but this eligible Dutchman made headlines far before ABC’s popular reality competition show.

Growing up the son of a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and Indy speed record holder, Luyendyk initially made a name for himself in the car racing world. “I grew up at the track, so being a driver felt natural to me,” he says of his career choice.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Everybody dreads tax season — and celebrities are no different. Sure, it’s a huge pain to gather all of your receipts and organize your files, but it’s even worse if you owe money to Uncle Sam. Of course, you can always ignore that looming deadline and file late, although some people take this extension for granted. Many folks — famous or not — try to avoid payment for years, resulting in millions of dollars owed. Let’s take a look at a few celebrities who have gotten in trouble with the government.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Lazaro Arbos was a fan favorite on this season of American Idol from his first audition, capturing our hearts with his rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” He struggles with stuttering when he speaks, but when he sings, it’s not an issue. Ultimately, his talent carried him to a sixth-place finish, outlasting the other male contestants and leaving an all-female top five for the first time in the show’s history.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson and Sarah Ribeiro

Drea de Matteo best known for her role as “Adriana” on HBO’s critically acclaimed show The Sopranos, and “Angie” on ABC’s Desperate Housewives, returns to the small screen playing detective Diane Harkin in the Lifetime Original Movie Stalkers, premiering Saturday, April 13th at 8/7 c.

“There haven’t been many great roles out there lately,” the actress says. But for de Matteo it seems like she was drawn to this script and her character.  Continue reading →

By Whitney Baker Johnson

It’s no secret that dating-based reality shows like The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are a huge hit among fans — even if they very rarely end with a match made in heaven (or on some Caribbean island, as is often the case). In twenty-four seasons of the ABC shows, only two couples, both from The Bachelorette, have made it to the altar: Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter and Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum. For those of us who can’t give up the hope that someone can find their soul mate on television, NBC introduces Ready for Love, a show that enlists three talented matchmakers to help three eligible men find the one thing missing in their lives: true love. Adding credibility to the show, which premieres tonight, are three big names: Eva Longoria is an executive producer, while Bill and Giuliana Rancic are the hosts. …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.

By Whitney Baker Johnson

American Idol viewers were surprised to see New Orleans native Burnell Taylor sent home last night. Even mentor Jimmy Iovine predicted that he would be the last guy standing, saying at the start of the elimination show that Lazaro Arbos should be voted off. Taylor, though, says he “had a feeling it was going to be me this week. I was prepared — it’s always a possibility.”

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Everybody loves a good prank — and celebrities are no different. Of course, their pranks usually get more attention than those executed by everyday folks. They have endless means at their disposable (including a fan base to share the funny news) and often take pranking to a whole new level. In honor of April Fools’ Day, we pulled together this list of our five favorite celebrity pranks (in no particular order):

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

KayCee Stroh’s spring is already looking pretty in pink. On Saturday, March 23rd, the High School Musical star and former Celebrity Fit Club contestant kicked off the new season with a chic baby shower at the W Los Angeles-Westwood. With blooms by Sky Flowers, food by LYFE Kitchen and dessert by Magnolia Bakery, the guests, including Vanessa Hudgens, Hannah Montana’s Anna Maria Perez and I Kissed a Vampire’s Autumn Grabeel, were treated to a day of pampering from beauty companies like Nail Garden, Lash Fairy, LipSense and more.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Giuliana and Bill Rancic have a relationship that many of us admire, so it only makes sense that the couple was tapped to host NBC’s upcoming dating competition show Ready for Love. They’ve opened up their personal life to fans on their own reality show Giuliana and Bill on the Style Network, and now, they’ll be taking on a new role in front of the camera. “We absolutely love working together,” Giuliana says of the experience. “We banter back and forth quite a bit, but it’s all in fun.”

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Unlike both Matthew Hussey and Amber Kelleher-Andrews ” her fellow matchmakers on NBC’s upcoming reality show, Ready for Love ” Tracy McMillan considers herself to be a best friend matchmaker. “I come from the loving perspective of a friend who’s going to tell you the things that your real friends are afraid to say because you might get mad.”

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

If you’re anything like us, then you’re anxiously awaiting for the premiere of NBC’s new dating reality series, Ready for Love. Not only will we have a front row seat as three very eligible bachelors search for love, but we’ll also be privy to the advice they receive from three renowned matchmakers, one of whom is Amber Kelleher-Andrews.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Television personality and motorcycle customizer Jesse James recently said “I do” for the fourth time. According to People, he tied the knot with professional drag racer Alexis DeJoria on Sunday in Malibu at the home of her father, co-founder of the Paul Mitchell hair care products line and Patron Spirits Company. ABC News reported that the bride wore a strapless white dress with black details and showed off her extensive collection of tattoos. The couple, who live together in Austin, Texas, exchanged rings by well-known jeweler Neil Lane. James is no stranger to the tabloids: his divorce from Sandra Bullock made headlines in June 2010, while his broken engagement to Kat Von D was splashed across magazines in September 2011.

How do you keep your faith in marriage after a failed attempt?

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Many viewers were disappointed to see Paul Jolley eliminated on last Thursday’s American Idol episode. The sweet Southern boy from Palmersville, Tennessee, knew that it would be his final week though. “I was just so ready for it,” the performer said of leaving the show. “I talked about it throughout the day. Everybody could see that I was going to be okay no matter what.”

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This post has been sponsored by Gaiam.

By Whitney Baker and Nicole Cavanagh

Mother nature is all around us, and in today’s world, taking care of her is extremely important. More and more, we are seeing products that help you to live a “green” life. Here at CupidsPulse.com, we love promoting healthy living – which is why we’re so excited about Gaiam yoga products. Not only do they help you find your inner goddess, but they make you proud of living a healthy lifestyle.

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By Whitney Baker Johnson

Spring Break is going strong in Panama City Beach, Florida, and celebrating there again this year is former MTV reality star, Audrina Patridge. Model, actress and BFF to Lauren Conrad, Patridge is someone we all grew to know and love on The Hills. Leaving the Los Angeles sunshine behind, the starlet visited the panhandle yesterday to make a special guest appearance for Curve fragrances at Maxim Spring Break. Continue reading →

By Whitney Baker

Holly Madison first stole our hearts as Hugh Hefner’s number one bunny on E!’s reality show Girls Next Door. Since the show ended in 2010, Madison has made quite a name for herself, appearing on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars, headlining Peepshow at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas and starring in her own television show, Holly’s World. Of course, in recent months, her focus has shifted: in August 2012, she announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella.

“I’ve finally met the man of my dreams and am ecstatic to be starting a family,” Madison shared. “But I’m really grateful that I had several years of working hard as a single woman before diving into being a mom. I feel like I needed that for my identity.”

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By Whitney Baker and Nicole Cavanagh

Celebrity hair and makeup artist Julia Papworth finds her inspiration just about everywhere: from fashion magazines or local newspapers to sites like Pinterest and Vine, she’s always looking for new looks to try. “It’s important to find an image you love and then take it and make it your own,” she said. By making a few small changes, you can create a unique style that will represent your particular personality and specific style.  …On the edge of your seat? Click here for more.

By Whitney Baker

Sarah Darling is one lucky lady: she gets to appear on this season’s The Bachelor not once but twice. Tonight, additional footage from her concert in Whitefish, Montana, will air on The Bachelor: Sean Tells All special. Plus, we’ll get to see never-before-seen shots from Sean Lowe’s one-on-one date with Lindsay Yenter. Sharing her personal excitement, Darling said, “Tonight’s show is going to be amazing! I’m so excited to hear what Sean has to say about all of the ladies, especially Tierra.”

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By Whitney Baker and Rachael Moore

For 27 years, Marc Friedland, also known as the “godfather of the invitation” and “stationer to the stars,” has perfected the design, elegance and timeliness of an invitation. Having developed wedding invites for everyone from Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston to Larry King to Timbaland, Friedland and his team understand the importance of using the personal style of the bride and groom to create a unique invitation.

“We look at all of our events as experiences and recognize them as great moments to be remembered. People sometimes forget about the food and the décor, but the invitation serves as a keepsake to bring back the memory of that time,” he shared. “It takes the personality of the couple and brings that to life. I try to capture their essence in everything I do.”

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By Whitney Baker

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to bring you a giveaway that is sure to enhance your love life! Déjàmor offers the first subscription service for couples that delivers romantic care packages right to your door. Each customizable shipment is filled with specific products and detailed instructions, separately designed for each individual’s needs.

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