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Is Kelly Clarkson Getting Hitched?

Jessica Sager — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:30:32 +0000

Kelly Clarkson recently lost weight and went blonde. Some speculated that it was to look even hotter than normal on ‘Duets,’ but some are whispering that the ‘Dark Side’ singer’s slim down is in preparation for something else: a wedding!

Did Travie McCoy Break Up Katy Perry + Russell Brand's Marriage?

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:56:53 +0000

By now, just about everyone is wondering — and speculating — what may have caused Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s tragic divorce. The latest rumor? That Katy’s ex Gym Class Heroes boyfriend Travie McCoy is to blame for the A-list couple’s divorce.

Which States Have the Highest Marriage and Divorce Rates?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:51:06 +0000

The 2009 Census reveals that while couples in western and southern states marry more often, they also divorce at a higher rate than those in other areas of the US.

Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, said, “Surprisingly, the south and west, which we think of as more socially conservative, have higher rates of divorce than does the supposedly liberal east. The reason is that young adults in the south and west tend to have less education and marry earlier, both of which lead to a higher risk of divorce.”

Women Gain Weight After Marriage, Men After Divorce

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:35:09 +0000

Getting hitched results in women putting on the pounds, whereas the male waistline is more likely to expand after a divorce.

Researchers from Ohio State University discovered this discrepancy after analyzing a study on the effects marital events had on 10,000 people between 1986 and 2008.

Kardashian Wedding Groomsman Tells All

Erin Phillips — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:55:20 +0000

That didn't take long! Kim Kardashian's wedding is this weekend! AND OF COURSE, they will air it for their TV show! Will you watch? ~Erin

Just days before her highly anticipated wedding, Kim Kardashian was out Wednesday night at Colony Night Club in Hollywood doing what she does best: promoting her latest product (this time it's Kardashian Kollection for Sears) and filming her hit reality show, "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." But just because Kim is still working hard doesn't mean she and fiancé Kris Humphries aren't ready for their Aug. 20 nuptials in Montecito, Calif.

Should Bert and Ernie Get Married? Petition Urges PBS to Let the 'Roommates' Wed

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:39 +0000

Should long-time bachelor “roommates” Bert and Ernie tie the knot?

LGBT activist Lair Scott thinks so, and he has created on online petition on Change.org which requests that Sesame Street and PBS allow the pair to wed. According to the petition, such a matrimony would help teach kids that homophobia is not OK.

Couple Has Their Wedding Officiated By a Computer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:26 +0000

Miguel Hanson and Diana Wesley of Houston, Texas had planned on having a friend officiate their wedding. But when that fell through, the two self-professed geeks simply coded a program for a virtual minister — named Reverend Bit — and had a computer do the job instead. “We’re both friends of the computer,” Wesley explained. [...]

Taylor Swift Inspires a Real-Life Wedding Proposal

Jeff Giles — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:49:43 +0000

Taylor Swift knows a thing or two about how to tell a ‘Love Story’ through song — and a few days ago, she helped play a role in a real-life marriage proposal.

When Taylor’s tour stopped in Detroit last February, she met up with WYCD DJ Jason ‘The 300 Pound Cowboy’ and his girlfriend, Kelli, and hit it off with the couple. As the night drew to a close, Taylor’s mother warned them, “Next time I see you two, you’d better be engaged!”

Watch One Couple Have Over 40 Cliched Relationship Arguments in Under Two Minutes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:12:53 +0000

Bickering adults may have matured past the stage of saying “I know you are, but what am I?” but that doesn’t mean we don’t hurl a whole litany of trite taunts during verbal spars with our partners.

And in this web short, comedians Casey Donahue and Laura Willcox act them all out in a mere two minutes.

Jesse James and Kat Von D Call Off Engagement

Allyson Koerner — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:14:53 +0000

Guess Sandra Bullock wasn’t the only woman who failed to tame Jesse James. James and Kat Von D have broken up and called off their engagement, PEOPLE has reported. With the amount of traveling both did to keep the relationship alive, the long distance was just too much. He said, “I’m so sad because I really love her. [...]

Bride Arrested While Wearing Wedding Dress [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:23:56 +0000

Michigan police were kind enough to help 53-year-old Tammy Lee Hinton with some gratis portraits on her wedding day. Unfortunately, mugshots probably weren’t the sort of photos she had in mind.

According to ‘The Early Show,’ police arrested Hinton last Saturday on a three-year-old warrant for identity theft only moments after her vows.

Gift Worth Giving's Winning Couple Heidi and Tanner's Wedding Day [PHOTOS]

My 1035 FM — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:50:49 +0000

Congratulations to Heidi and Tanner! The couple were the first ever recipients of the Gift Worth Giving Wedding Giveaway. The Gift Worth Giving was a brilliant idea by a few local business owners, Megan Jacks, Jena Silverness, and Larry Stanley, to give the most deserving couple the wedding they had always dreamed of. The photos are proof that the wedding was just that.

Man Falls Off the Side of Building While Proposing to His Girlfriend in Sneaky Ad [VIDEO]

My 1035 FM — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:33:33 +0000

Asking the woman he loves to marry him may be one of the scariest things a man will do in his lifetime. Not only is there a lot of pressure on a guy to make that magic moment a memorable one but the fear of rejection must be nerve-racking.

Creativity is key in securing a 'yes' from that special someone.

New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do

My 1035 FM — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:26:07 +0000

Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.

The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.

Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Quietly Wed

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:08:29 +0000

Sorry, ladies. Looks like the latest James Bond is off the market.

In a small, paparazzi-free ceremony last Wednesday, Daniel Craig and actress Rachel Weisz tied the knot. The low-key nuptials in New York State had just four people in attendance: Craig’s daughter, Ella, 18, Weisz’s son, Henry, 4, and two friends who acted as witnesses.

Changing Your Name After Marriage Could Cost You $500,000

Shauna Wright — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 19:27:58 +0000

The old tradition of a woman taking her husband’s last name after marriage, while still common, is happening less frequently among modern brides. They sometimes eschew the custom for professional or personal reasons, or simply because changing your name can be a flat-out pain.

Now they can add one more reason: it could wind up costing them money.

Husband Accused of Hitting Wife With Peanut Butter Sandwich

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:36:28 +0000

The situation a Florida married couple found itself in was stickier than the sandwich at the center of it all.

A 24-year-old woman told police her husband hit her in the face with a peanut butter sandwich while they fought over money.

Wife's Sleeping Habits Will Affect Marriage – But Husband's Won't: Study

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:38 +0000

I completely agree with this! Doesn’t is seem like we as women feel worse without sleep than men? I heard the saying once “if the queen isn’t happy – the kingdom never will be!” What do you think? ~Erin When the lady of the house gets a poor night’s sleep, her marriage suffers. However, the [...]

Man Uses Street Mural to Propose to Girlfriend [VIDEO]

Erin Phillips — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:41:22 +0000

Here's another example of a guy going all out to propose! There's been a ton of these lately, which is your favorite? ~Erin

Any guy who wants to make a grand marriage proposal to his girlfriend can take her to a ballgame and have the scoreboard operator flash his declaration of eternal love for all to see.

Survey Gauges Global Feelings On Adultery

Erin Phillips — Tue, 31 May 2011 12:49:51 +0000

Here’s an interesting article about the recent Arnold/Maria saga – and the views people have on Adultery. It’s a good thing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s recent philandering came to light after he left office because it would have severely hindered his chances at getting re-elected governor of California. A new survey of 12,500 singles from around the [...]