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  • Calling Off A Wedding: 5 Signs You Should Do It

    You would be surprised how many women going through divorces tell me they knew they were making a mistake when they walked down the aisle — in more recent headlines, Kim Kardashian even shared this similar sentiment. Below are five warning signs you may want to consider before saying "I do."

    1. You don't get along with his family. Many couples go through with weddings hoping all the family stuff will "just work out." Don't fall into this trap because it seldom does. In fact, issues with in-laws tend to get worse over time — especially when babies come along. If his family is causing a problem in your relationship before you're married, you may want to give serious thought to calling off your wedding.

    2. You've dated for less than a year. Most people are on their best behavior for the first twelve months of a relationship. After that, people tend to let their guard down a little bit and you get to see what a person is really like. This is important because ideally when you get married, you will be spending the rest of your lives together — you will need to know if your partner is someone you can live with on a day-to-day, long-term basis after the honeymoon phase of your relationship is over.

    3. You haven't come to an agreement about kids, careers and other fundamental issues. So many couples get caught up in wedding planning, that they forget to talk about the fundamental issues of sharing a life together.
    Will you have kids? How many? What religion will you raise your children? Where will you live? Will one of you be a stay at home parent? How will holidays be handled? How will housework be divided?

    Couples should spend at least as much time paying attention to the details of their lives together as they do to the details of their weddings. If you can't come to an agreement to these types of fundamental issues before your marriage, you should consider calling off your wedding until you reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the details of your lives together.

    4. You lack conflict resolution skills. A lot of couples write off arguments before a wedding as "wedding day jitters," but the truth of the matter is that if you have horrendous arguments and fights with your partner and nothing ever seems to get resolved, you may want to consider calling off your wedding until the two of you work on your conflict resolution skills. Long-term relationships require good conflict resolution skills and the good news is that they can be learned if both couples are committed to doing so.

    Why I Completely Support Sometimes Boycotting A Wedding Of Someone You Love

    My sister has been engaged twice. Although if you remind her of this now, she will scoff and insist that she's only been engaged once and she married that man. However, what she has conveniently tried to forget is that once upon a time she was caught up in a relationship with Paul and she had every intention of marrying him. They were, by his definition, engaged despite my sister not having a ring, because as a hippy who shunned material things, "no diamond could express the feelings in his heart." In other words, he didn't have the money to buy one.

    It wasn't just that he didn't have the money, but he didn't "need" the money. According to him, people don't need money; it wrecks havoc on the world and makes them greedy, selfish, and corrupt. It was also very easy for him to say this while he stayed home working on his "art" while my sister, the full-time college student, worked two jobs to keep them afloat. But she was "in love, " and I "just didn't understand what it was like to love an artist who was so dedicated." She was 22 at the time and clearly blinded by her artist boyfriend who, mind you, would sit on the toilet strumming away songs on his guitar about her while she showered. That's what artists do, in case you were unaware.

    I met Paul once and instantly despised him. Everything about him rubbed me the wrong way. I also hated the fact that my sister, who was so consumed with supporting his dreams, was sacrificing her own in the process. We had both been raised to be very strong, independent thinkers, but something about Paul and his manipulative ways reached deep inside her and stripped away that independence. She wasn't just his puppy; she was his drone.

    Everything Paul said about any topic in the world immediately became my sister's opinion, too. His stance on everything was now her stance, she gave up pursuing law because he told her the world had enough lawyers and because he was a vegetarian, he insisted she be one, too. In a matter of months, the strong-willed, stubborn sister I knew was gone; all that remained was a physical clone that had no insides to even give her a pulse. She was practically the walking dead.

    While my parents admitted that she had changed a lot since meeting Paul, the consensus that helped them sleep at night was that maybe she had actually just found her true self. But I knew that wasn't her true self; that robot who only Paul owned the remote control to was not my sister.

    Every time the topic of him came up, and it did often, my sister would viciously accuse me of being jealous of their love. How did she know I was jealous? Because Paul told her so. I was trying to steal her away from him, I was trying to corrupt her with mediocre ideas, I was trying to trap her with society's standards... and on and on she went just vomiting up Paul's perfectly scripted words.

    When she announced that she was "engaged," it had become clear that Paul was definitely bad news. There were so many stories that didn't add up, so many parts of his past that didn't make sense and finally, by then, my parents could see what he had done to my sister.

    So there she was engaged to a puppet master, without a ring and running off to get a third job so they could get married in Fiji. Of course, they were going to get married in Fiji! Getting married so far away would prevent too many guests from showing up who might interfere in Paul's manipulation tactics.

    Miley Cyrus' Depressing Tweets: 'Sometimes I Feel Like I Love Everyone More Than They Love Me'

    For a girl who is rich, famous and engaged to be married, Miley Cyrus, is somehow still dreaming of more.

    On Sept. 13, the 19-year-old singer and actress made a series of surprising and somewhat depressing comments on Twitter.

    In a series of tweets she wrote:

    "ever feel like you want just.... something more. not sure what exactly... passion perhaps? sometimes i feel like i love everyone more than they love me. hatttte that feeling. Thought of the day: maybe it's not that they love you less, they just love you the most they are capable of loving."

    The sad sack comments alarmed Cyrus' nearly 9 million followers, who immediately wondered if everything was all right between the singer and her fiance, Liam Hemsworth, whom she became engaged to in June.

    The former Disney star responded to their worries, assuring them that was not the case:

    We've become particularly fond of Cyrus' Twitter musings over the past year, because her ruminations are both fairly amusing and often enlightening. The singer's propensity to stand up for what she believes politically and personally via her Twitter account has proved rather impressive.

    Her Twitter presence is appreciated, but Cyrus also seems to have a desperate need for attention, which is more than evident by her constant documentation of her ever-changing hair, alarmingly shrinking body and skimpy outfits.

    Perhaps Cyrus' depressing tweets are evidence that something is truly wrong, but it's also likely that the world was simply witnessing a public teenage mood swing.

    Lindsay Lohan Thinks Owning A Mac Computer, Birkin Bag Is ‘Fighting To Live Your Dreams'

    Last week, Lindsay Lohan asked President Barack Obama to lower taxes for those on Forbes' millionaires list. Now, she is telling people how to fight for their dreams, by buying a Mac computer and a Birkin bag, of course.

    Lohan's latest in a string of bizarre tweets featured a snapshot from the inside of a private jet, in which she showcased her Mac computer, Birkin bag and Chanel accessories.

    Gawker's Caity Weaver quipped, "You too can own a $30,000 handbag and a Macintosh personal computation device, provided you never stop fighting to live your dreams."

    Lohan was picked up by a private jet after she went MIA. during the filming of "Scary Movie 5." The 26-year-old "freaked out" because the script of the film made fun of her and failed to report for work, according to the New York Post. She was allegedly threatened with a lawsuit before the private plane went to pick her up and bring her to the shoot.

    “Lindsay missed every meeting she had for the film, including script reads and wardrobe meetings,” a source told the NY Post. “Then she missed her flight to Atlanta on Sunday to shoot the movie. The producers had been getting signs Friday that she was a mess, and would not be fit to work.”

    Lohan's tweets about "living your dreams" and "her beautiful mommy" are just some of the puzzling messages posted by the starlet recently, who has tweeted to her followers about topics ranging from charity to Chris Brown.

    Alan Roberts & 'Innocence Of Muslims': Softcore Porn Director Linked To Anti-Islam Film

    Yet another twist in the production of "Innocence of Muslims," the anti-Islam film that has led to riots around the world. Gawker reports that the movie's director is Alan Roberts, a man known best for creating softcore porn films.

    Robert's earlier work includes titles like "The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood," "Young Lady Chatterly" and "The Sexpert."

    So what was the alleged director doing on the set of a film that would go on to inflame the masses? A number of Gawker's sources suggest Roberts had no idea that the movie would be so political in nature. As previously reported, many members of the cast and crew were duped into thinking they were making a historical film, as much of the dialogue was dubbed over after production ended.

    Roberts has apparently been in hiding since the controversy erupted. VICE Magazine obtained documents which appear to link the pseudonym Alan Roberts to Robert Brownell, who was involved with pre-production purchases for "Desert Warrior" -- the working title of "Innocence of Muslims."

    Earlier reports pegged Nakoula Basseley Nakoula to the film. Nakoula was thought to have used the pseudonym Sam Bacile, and has an extensive criminal record. He pleaded no contest to bank fraud charges in 2010 and sentenced to 21 months in prison and fined $790,000. Sources in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office also pegged Nakoula to a conviction on a drug case. Nakoula was found guilty of intent to manufacture methamphetamine charges. He violated probation multiple times.

    As more details about the movie's production became available, more surprising information came to light. "Innocen
    ce of Muslims" appears to have been filmed on a Hollywood set, and the permit for the project is tied to a Christian charity.

    On Friday, Google rejected the White House's request to remove a clip of the movie from YouTube. The video was censored in India and Indonesia and blocked in Egypt and Libya.

    Royals to Sue French Magazine Over Topless Photos of Kate Middleton

    Britain's royal family says it is suing the French magazine that published topless photos of Kate Middleton sunbathing.

    Prince William and Kate Middleton have begun "legal proceedings for breach of privacy" against the magazine's publishers, the St. James Palace said in a statement Friday, after calling the publication of the photos "a grotesque and totally unjustifiable" invasion of the young couple's privacy.

    The French magazine, Closer, published a spread of photos of what appears to be the Duchess of Cambridge, 30, on vacation, sunbathing, under the headline "Oh My God!" The magazine went on newsstands in France today.

    The magazine defended the decision to publish the photos, saying in a statement on its website that the photos would only appear in the French, not the British edition, and were not degrading.


    The pictures were reportedly taken while Middleton and Prince William, who celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary in April, enjoyed a mini four-day vacation together last week at a secluded chateau in the south of France before beginning a tour of the Far East and South Pacific to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.


    The royal couple was reportedly told about the photos as they ate breakfast Friday before visiting a mosque in Malaysia. A palace source tells ABC News that at first the couple simply felt saddened, but as the day wore on the sadness turned to shock and anger and ultimately resulted in a decision to take legal action against the magazine.

    "Their Royal Highnesses have been hugely saddened to learn that a French publication and a photographer have invaded their privacy in such a grotesque and totally unjustifiable manner. The incident is reminiscent of the worst excesses of the press and paparazzi during the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, and all the more upsetting to The Duke and Duchess for being so," the St. James Palace said an earlier statement Friday.

    The revelation came just one day after Middleton marked an important first as a royal, delivering her first official speech overseas. The well-received speech was delivered to staff and patients at the Hospis Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur and focused on the importance of specialized medical care for seriously ill children. Middleton is a Royal Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices in England.

    The couple, who also visited Singapore and will end their trip this weekend in the island nation of Tuvalu, has been met by cheering crowds at each spot so far on their tour. Thursday's event at the hospice was no different, with a barrier collapsing from the weight of fans reaching out to see them. Young children from a nearby school greeted Kate and William, who joined her for the visit, outside the hospice with Malaysian flags and a welcome banner. Once inside, the couple met with young patients and drew with them on clay bricks, according to reports.

    Despite the topless photo revelation, today the royal couple carried on in public as if nothing had happened. At the visit to the mosque, Middleton politely removed her heels and wore a stylish scarf in accordance with Muslim tradition.

    Just after William and Middleton were engaged, the prince expressed his concerns about the paparazzi and said he had given Middleton the chance to get out of the relationship if she thought the attention would overwhelm her.

    "I wanted to give her a chance to see in and to back out if she needed to before it all got too much. I'm trying to learn from lessons done in the past and I just wanted to give her the best chance to settle in and to see what happens on the other side," the prince said.

    Last month, nude photographs of Prince William's younger brother, Prince Harry, partying in a Las Vegas hotel surfaced online and made headlines around the world. In that case, the palace contacted the Press Complaints Commission, which advised British newspapers to not publish the pictures.

    Dangerous curves! Imogen Thomas shows off her pregnancy figure as she steps out in skin-tight lycra outfit

    She's only months away from giving birth but Imogen Thomas isn't about to give up her tight fitting clothes any time soon.

    The glamour model stepped out his morning (Friday) to pick up some dry-cleaning, wearing skin-tight, stone wash leggings and a tight grey tank top.

    Clinging to her curves: Imogen collects some dry cleaning from her boyfriend's after last night's Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards

    The TV star seemed to be wearing a pair of high-waisted maternity leggings which pulled in her growing stomach although she didn't seem to be too worried about her ample chest as she went bra-free.

    Heavily pregnant Imogen put together a more demure look as she attended the Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards last night.

    The brunette reality star might have more to consider when it comes to dress for the red carpet but she made sure that she stood out for all the right reasons.

    Skin tight: Imogen's not afraid to show off her changing figure as she wears skinny jeans and a clinging tank top to run some errands

    Imogen went for a more conservative look, covering up her considerable assets in a tight-fitting high-necked dress. A look that certainly suited her.

    The party-loving star looked striking in the aqua marine dress with a frilly black trim about the neck.

    The stretchy calf-length dress clung to the 29-year-old in all the right places, and accentuated the growth of her bump.

    Aqua marine queen: Imogen covers up in demure green dress for the awards ceremony

    Red carpet ready: Imogen Thomas smiles for the cameras at the Comfort Prima High Street Awards at Battersea Evolution

    Although the classy dress was a more demure look than usual for the topless model, Imogen went to town on her make-up, pairing bright red lips with heavy eye liner and sparkling bronzer.

    While slightly more cautious pregnant women may have opted for a flat or lower shoe, Imogen is a dab hand at walking in skyscrapers and donned a pair of studded black shoes for the award ceremony.

    The Welsh TV star wore a pair of black high-heeled boots when she stepped out last month but has been sticking to trainers and flat shoes for the last few weeks.

    Let's see those jazz hands! Emma Watson shows American chat show host Jimmy Fallon her moves

    She may have bade farewell to Hermione, but Emma Watson can still cast quite a spell.

    The beguiling Brit's latest victim is chat show host and comedian, Jimmy Fallon, who danced up a storm with the Harry Potter star on his show last night.

    This included jazz hands from Singin' in the Rain, the carnival sequence from Grease and the Dirty Dancing lift.

    Later she tweeted: 'Danced with [Jimmy Fallon] tonight. #anotherboxticked.'

    The Perks of a Wallflower is a coming-of-age story based on the bestselling novel by Stephen Chbosky, and sees Emma star alongside Logan and Ezra of We Need to Talk About Kevin fame in the story of an introvert freshman who is taken under the wings of two seniors.

    Emma plays the role of Sam, Patrick's (played by Miller) free-spirited step-sister, whom Charlie (played by Lerman) falls for.

    What a hoot: The stars obviously enjoyed performing with one anotherTalking about the movie recently, Emma said she is hoping it allows her fans to see a different side to her, rather than her Harry Potter alter-ego Hermione.

    She said: 'I hope what Harry Potter fans can see is that I am able to transform, that there are other sides of me that perhaps they haven't seen yet, and that they might allow me a little bit of room.

    'Just doing American really is different. People have said to me that they keep forgetting it's me when they see the movie, which for me is more than enough. That's a success in itself for me, really.'

    Tea and sympathy for Kate as she puts on a brave smile but grim-faced William shows his anger after topless photo outrage

    She had every right to be grim faced after a French magazine published topless pictures of her on holiday.

    But in a show of unbelievable strength the Duchess of Cambridge managed to smile and laugh her way through a Diamond Jubilee tea party at the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur this afternoon.

    Kate, wearing an elegant ice blue lace dress by Alice Temperley, her hair pulled back in a bun and held in place with pearl-headed pins, sipped tea and chatted to several guests including shoe designer Jimmy Choo.

    The couple announced this afternoon they had launched legal proceedings against the publisher of the French magazine.

    Earlier, Kate appeared determined not to let the strain of the morning’s revelations show, smiling, laughing and chatting to Mr Choo without an apparent care in the world – although William at times did appear to have the weight of the world on his shoulders.

    Mr Choo, who no longer has links with the company he created but says he still designs as ‘it is in his blood’ said: ‘I am very proud and delighted to have been invited.

    'She is an absolutely beautiful person both inside and out. Very much like Prince’s William’s mother.’

    Mr Choo worked with Diana, Princess of Wales for seven years and said Kate very much reminded him of her.

    ‘They are both elegant and wear fashion well but most importantly are very caring people inside which is why they appear so beautiful in public,’ he said.

    Surprisingly the pair did not discuss shoes at length when they met but talked about the importance of education for young people, an issue Mr Choo is campaigning about on an international level and the duchess takes a keen interest in.

    But he admitted that he would love to create for her. ‘Who wouldn’t? She is the style icon of her generation,’ he said.

    ‘She also told me how much she was loving visiting my country which made me very proud indeed.’

    The Duke and the Duchess also watched a traditional Malay tea pouring ceremony before heading to the next leg of their south east Asia tour.

    Away from the tea party the young Royals showed the strain of the day's revelations and appeared downcast as they left for the airport.

    UFC 152: Burning Questions Heading into Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort Fight Card

    There's no reason to rehash the sordid story that left us with the first event to ever be canceled in UFC history. All we need to know is that when the full history of the UFC is written, there will be an asterisk next to UFC 151, noting that the event never took place.

    All the fights on that ill-fated fight card have found a new home, which is a positive. The negative is that the main event between UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former Pride and Strikeforce champion Dan Henderson is not going to take place, due to a knee injury Henderson suffered while training.  Instead, Jones will defend his title against Vitor Belfort in the main event of UFC 152.

    The full lineup for the September 22 fight card, which will take place at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, looks like this:

    Jon Jones vs. Vitor Belfort

    Joseph Benavidez vs. Demetrious Johnson

    Michael Bisping vs. Brian Stann

    Matt Hamill vs. Vladimir Matyushenko

    Charles Oliveira vs. Cub Swanson

    Vinny Magalhaes vs. Igor Pokraja

    Evan Dunham vs. T.J. Grant

    Lance Benoist vs. Sean Pierson

    Marcus Brimage vs. Jim Hettes

    Seth Baczynski vs. Simeon Thoresen

    Mitch Gagnon vs. Walel Watson

    Charlie Brenneman vs. Kyle Noke

    What follows are questions we have heading into UFC 152.

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