Fans check in for 'Couples Retreat' as Vince Vaughn-Jon Favreau comedy finds $35.3M debutOctober 11th, 2009 Fans check in for 'Couples Retreat' with $35.3MLOS ANGELES — Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau have buddied up again to land their relationship comedy "Couples Retreat" at the top of the weekend box office. The movie pulled in $35.3 million to take over the No.
Pyjama sales on the rise in UK as 'more couples stay home to have sex'September 17th, 2009 LONDON - British men are increasingly going pyjama shopping as they spend more time at home for some action between the sheets. New figures have revealed that sales of men's pyjamas have risen by almost a third over the past year, as more couples stay at home to spend extra time having sex.
'Must-have' shoes harm 40pct women's feetSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - In a bid to be at par with the latest fashion trends, and get those "must-have" pairs of stilettoes, almost four in ten women actually wear the wrong-sized shoes, which in turn harm their feet, according to a study. Women are so desperate to look good that buying the latest shoes is more important than whether there is a shoe in their size.
For Brit men "sex o'clock" is governed by footie fixtures!September 5th, 2009 LONDON - Feeling romantic? Well, then gear up for some kinky action - but wait till 10.16pm tonight, for that's the time when half of UK's population gets turned on with their lovers. After asking 5,000 adults, cynical researchers have claimed that the romantic schedule means men can catch up with their football highlights on Match Of The Day at 10.30pm.
Cash-strapped Brit couples prefer to buy practical gifts than luxuriesAugust 26th, 2009 LONDON - Romantic presents like flowers and jewellery are fast becoming history, courtesy cash-strapped couples who prefer gifting useful and practical presents to each other. That's the conclusion of a new research.
Celine Dion expecting her second childAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Canadian popstar Celine Dion is expecting her second child. According to spokesman Murielle Blondeau, the 'My Heart Will Go on' hitmaker came to know about her pregnancy on Monday.
Spokeswoman says Celine Dion pregnant with her second child after fertility treatmentAugust 18th, 2009 Celine Dion is pregnant with her second childMONTREAL — A spokeswoman for Celine Dion says the pop star is pregnant with her second child. Murielle Blondeau, a spokeswoman with the Bureau de Francine Chaloult, said Tuesday that Dion and her husband, Rene Angelil, found out about the pregnancy Monday after she underwent fertility treatments in New York.
Celine Dion pregnant with her second child after fertility treatment: spokeswomanAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - Singing superstar Celine Dion is pregnant with her second child. The Canadian star and her husband Rene Angelil have an eight-year-old child, Rene-Charles, conceived after the couple underwent fertility treatment, reports okmagazine.com.
Men avoiding premarital counselling more likely to have problem-free sex livesAugust 7th, 2009 MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed that men on the verge of marriage should avoid sex counselling if they want to have a "problem-free" love life. The study looked into the sexual prowess of couples, and found that women who undergo pre-wedding counselling were more satisfied in the marital bedroom, whereas men who do not attend counselling were more satisfied in bed.
1 in 4 Oz couples don't have sex on their wedding nightJuly 31st, 2009 MELBOURNE - While the wedding night is considered to be the most romantic for newlyweds, most couples actually do not have sex on the night they share vows, according to an Australian study. The study conducted by Bride To Be magazine, revealed that one in four couples do not consummate on the night of their marriage.
Recession-hit Shanghai couples running away from divorcesJuly 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - While the current economic crises has made many companies to declare themselves broke, families in Shanghai are getting closer together and are shying away from filing a divorce, revealed authorities. According to officials at the Shanghai Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, 36,811 couples filed for divorce at the city's civil affairs department in 2008, which is 284 less than in 2007.
Love not enough to make a marriage workJuly 25th, 2009 LONDON - Love has no major role to play in keeping couples together. In fact, the chances of a couple staying together are affected by age, previous relationships - and smoking.
Anna Friel was almost left infertile by a medical conditionJuly 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English actress Anna Friel thanks her doctors for helping her give birth to her daughter Gracie, for a medical condition had almost left her infertile. In 2001, Friel collapsed in agony and needed an emergency operation after suffering a burst ovarian cyst.
Live-in lovers more likely to have 'unhealthy' marriageJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Couples who live together before they are engaged are more likely to get divorced than those who wait until they are married to live together, or at least wait until they are engaged, according to a new study. In the study, researchers at the University of Denver (DU) also found that couples, who lived together before engagement and then married, reported a lower satisfaction in their marriages.
Recession-hit UK couples helping boost lingerie salesJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Recession-hit UK couples are increasingly heading towards lingerie shops, and have boosted the sales of racy underwear by almost 50 per cent ever since the economy has slumped. New figures have revealed that fishnet stockings, suspenders, basques, and cleavage-boosting bras are all selling at a "record rate".