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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Lakers Game
These two had major PDA at the game!

Cutest Courtside Couple: Kim & Kanye Or Justin & Jessica?

Both couples attended the Lakers game on Saturday night, but who had more chemistry?

If you're trying to impress a lady, courtside Lakers tickets might just do the trick. On Saturday night, Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers rallied to win game seven against the Denver Nuggets and they had some pretty famous fans there at the Staples Center to cheer them on.

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"Sister Wives" premiere recap.

"Sister Wives" Recap: Is Christine Jealous Of Robyn?

Is Kody paying more attention to Robyn and her newborn baby Solomon? The wives are jealous!

They're baaaack! "Sister Wives" has returned at last, with Season #3 appropriately premiering on Mother's Day, and you know what that means ... more of everybody's favorite Polygamist with a Peter Pan Complex, Kody Brown!

mint julep kentucky derby
The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday. Get ready to mix drinks for the big race!

5 Hottest Kentucky Derby Cocktails

How to make classic cocktails like the Mint Julep, plus unique ones like the Pomegranate Bourbon.

Are you ready for the Kentucky Derby this Saturday? I sure am. I don't know what it is about watching that race each year that gets me so excited, but I always look forward to taking in the action. (Maybe I'm just nostalgic for the South?)

man proposing woman happy engaged
Is he ready to get engaged? These 15 clues will help...

15 Signs Your Guy Will Never Propose

Think you found Mr. Right, but aren't sure if he's ready for marriage?

I get it. You're ready to walk down the aisle in your puffy white dress and meet Mr. Right at the altar. Then you'll waltz back down that aisle hand-in-hand and live Happily Ever After. That's what you're dreaming of, isn't it?

20 Signs Your Man Is Not Over His Ex
Is he thinking about his ex?

20 Signs Your Man Is Not Over His Ex

Tell-tale signs that your boyfriend is not over his ex-girlfriend.

I don't know how many times I've heard "don't date a guy who's just broken up with someone." No one wants to be the rebound girl. Not only is it hard on YOU, it can be just as hard on him, as he's trying to heal from his breakup. But sometimes, you find yourself breaking the rules, liking a guy who has just split up with his last partner, and you go with it. It feels right. So you do it.

man tape mouth
Sometimes men have no tact.

20 Things Men Should Never Say To Their Girlfriends

Don't insult our families, compare us to your exes, or guilt us about sex. Or else.

I'm not sure if it's a tact gene that's missing from the Y chromosome, but most dudes I know are some of the biggest offenders when it comes to saying the wrong thing. So guys, listen up: Here are a bunch of things you should NEVER say to your girlfriend.

date dating
On the first date, get to know each other -- but no funny business.

10 Reasons You Shouldn't Have Sex On The First Date

Sometimes, having sex on the first date is just a bad idea.

So you met this guy, right? And you went on a really awesome date. What better way to cap off a great night with a romp in the bedroom ... or not. Sometimes, having The Sex on the first date is just a bad idea.

8 Reasons Not To Bring A Date To A Wedding
The wedding season is upon us, folks.

8 Reasons Not To Bring A Date To A Wedding

Why going stag to a wedding is awesome.

The wedding season is upon us, folks, and some of us may or may not have dates to these blessed events where our friends and family gather to celebrate ever-lasting love, cute calligraphy, and free whiskey.

couple happy cooking
The key to a happy marriage: Do things you both enjoy, together.

5 Tips That Will Save Your Marriage

Hang out with each other, let things go, and more great tips to help you avoid divorce.

By now we've all heard the statistics a zillion times: Half of all marriages end in divorce. But when you really weigh that, it's a scary thought, right? I mean, you're not standing there at the altar, all, "yeah, if this doesn't work, I'll trade him in for a new model," are you? I wasn't. But it's a frightening reality for many. Divorce happens, and sometimes it happens to us.

date seduction
First date? Don't come on too strong.

8 First-Date Don'ts (Like Talking About 'The Bachelor')

Eight things never to do on a first date (if you want a second).

Oh, the joys of dating. The extreme anxiety, the self-doubt, the need to check your inbox in the middle of the night just to see if anyone in particular has responded ... it can be a passive-aggressive romp through personal hell. Then again, I hear it can also be a wonderful adventure that will lead you to your soul mate.

6 Ways Not To Lose Yourself In A New Relationship
Call your friends and do your thang: guy or no guy.

6 Ways Not To Lose Yourself In A New Relationship

Your new boyfriend may be amazing, but he shouldn't be your entire life.

There you are, finally dating the awesome dude of your dreams (or just a guy you like very, very much). Suddenly, you're inseparable. You can't go anywhere without each other. Instead of taking time for yourself, you manage to spend every possible second with each other — and you like it!