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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Anyone who's seen gossip mags while standing in line at the supermarket knows that cheating is rampant in Hollywood. So when we heard that newly engaged starlet Jessica Biel was demanding a fidelity clause in her prenup with Justin Timberlake, we weren't exactly shocked. An inside source says the clause will guarantee Biel at least $500,000 if JT decides to stray while they're married. But we were a little skeptical. Sure, we understand that she's trying to protect her heart, but we can't help but wonder if this sort of preemptive measure against heartbreak undermines key principles that (we'd hope) form the foundation of marriage: trust, vulnerability, and mutual respect. Perhaps Biel would be better off postponing a trip down the aisle with Timberlake until some of these insecurities are resolved. Or maybe $500,000 is all the security she needs. What do you think: would you ever consider including a fidelity clause in your prenup?

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Planning the Most Amazing Wedding Ever is bound to leave you with at least a few cases of SASS: Severe Acute Sticker Shock. A dress costs how much? The DJ charges what per hour? The hall charges extra for napkins and tablecloths???

Deep breaths. The average American wedding costs just a hair under $27,000, which can make even the least-crafty bride-to-be start picking up pinking shears and floral sponge. But while DIY touches to a wedding are a great way to keep costs down (as well as add personality), many brides underestimate the length of time or the expertise they require, especially when they have to be done last-minute. Take it from a bride who's been there-DIY your programs, your invitations, or even your rehearsal dinner, but leave these important day-of-the-wedding details to the professionals.

The Flowers

Flowers

If you don't care about having the perfect assortment of Peruvian orchids or blush-pink tea roses, the best alternative to spending thousands on precious blooms is

For an A-List celebrity, awards season isn't just the chance to get wined and dined and wear pretty dresses. It's a weeks-long gauntlet of intense personal improvement, all intended to culminate in one picture-perfect moment when they step out onto the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

And aesthetic perfection doesn't come easy-or cheap. Contrary to what they'd have you believe, stars don't just roll out of bed looking perfect-the process of getting as smooth, fit, shiny, and svelte as they can possibly can starts weeks in advance. Want to rock the red carpet like they do? The Oscars are only a month away...better get started now.

Get it Tight(er)

Halle Berry
Most celeb trainers start clients on a pre-awards show regimen about six weeks before the event-even if the celeb is super-skinny to begin with. According to trainer Valerie Waters, "Those first three or four weeks: full body workouts. We want to burn tons of calories, we want to get that metabolism going, and we want to feel

While the stars were reliably flawless at this year's Golden Globe Awards, most played it fairly safe on the beauty front, choosing voluminous updos, soft waves, and neutral makeup. Here are a few of our favorite Globes hair and makeup looks, along with expert tips on how to get them at home.

Kate Beckinsale



Kate Beckinsale

To re-create Kate's modern, tousled updo, Pureology PureArtist Natasha Sunshine recommends applying Pureology Fortifying Heat Spray and Root Lift to damp hair, then blow-drying with a flat brush. Next, create a high ponytail and apply a small amount of AntiBreakage Twist to create texture and definition. Tease the ponytail slightly with a comb and then twist it around the base, securing with bobby pins. (visit Pureology.com for salons)

Laura Dern



Laura Dern

Celebrity tanning expert Fiona Locke personally created a customized skin finish for Laura Dern. Get Dern's glow by using St. Tropez Wash Off Instant Glow Body Lotion ($18, Sttropeztan.com). This lightweight lotion allows

Polyamorous relationships
A recent story on Good Morning America about polyamory-the practice of having more than one intimate relationship at a time with the consent of everyone involved-got us thinking about monogamy, exclusivity, and whether polyamory is a viable approach to relationships. On the one hand, it seems reasonable-enlightened even-to acknowledge that perhaps no one person can be your everything and that love can exist in many different forms. On the other hand, as Dr. Drew would no doubt suggest, it seems likely that at least one of the parties involved in a poly-relationship would feel he or she is getting a bum deal. The partners featured in the Good Morning America piece suggest the latter. Jaiya and her lovers, Ian (the baby daddy) and Jon (the man she lovingly calls her "comfortable … shoe") are in a committed relationship. Although all parties seem dedicated to providing a loving home for Jaiya's two-year-old son, Aiman, it's pretty obvious that Old Shoe Jon is uneasy with the arrangement

No part of a women's magazine is more critiqued, tinkered with, obsessed over, and polished to focus-grouped perfection than its cover. Magazine covers are meticulously designed for maximum grabbiness. Editors know what readers like and respond to, and what makes them put their wallets away. Want to know how to craft a best-selling magazine cover? Here are 159 shocking, sexy secrets about how covers convince us to buy. (See what we did there?)

Celeb Cover
Jennifer Aniston
The cover model can make or break the issue. You probably already know most women's magazines feature actresses or singers on their covers, usually timed to coincide with a star's new movie, album, or big project. But if you wonder why some stars pop up more often than others, it's because certain stars simply sell more magazines. Jennifer Aniston (seen here on Marie Claire's best-selling issue of 2011), Sarah Jessica Parker, Angelina Jolie, Mila Kunis, Heidi Klum, and Lady Gaga are proven performers. Other celebs don't fare so

New Year's resolutions are fine and good if you're into that sort of thing, but why bother with all of that soul-searching and caloric deprivation when one visit to the salon can have you looking and feeling like a new woman? Check out which celebs took the easy route to self-improvement and transformed their looks with sassy new 'dos for 2012.

Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Hold on to your men because there's something about Cameron's new chopped 'do that's driving them crazy-in a good way. I guess her toned body doesn't hurt either.

6 Celeb Slim Downs


Kim Kardashian
Kim K
We're really sick of hearing about Kim (we hoped the Kardashian chatter would stop with the New Year), but we'll let this one slide because her bangs actually look pretty good. Look at us with the positivity and whatnot.

Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Going back to her roots (literally), Katy Perry goes blond and shows the world that she can pull off most any hair color (including pink).

New Year's Resolutions 8 Celebs Should Make


Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato

Sometimes you see photos of newly engaged couples on Facebook or on those trendy save-the-date magnets that melt your heart and make you go, "Awww! Good for them!" Yeah, these are not those photos. These are engagement pictures that exist to serve one purpose and one purpose only-to provide all you recently betrothed couples an example of what not to do. Be it an overly intimate shot or a photo taken in some inexplicably random location, each of these gems will teach you exactly what to avoid when it comes time for you and your fiancé to step in front of the lens. Remember, engagement photos stay with you forever-or at least until your next marriage-so think before you pose.

Twilight



Don't emulate cheesy pop culture icons.

Is it just us or does this photo look suspiciously similar to the Twilight poster? Even if you and your husband are diehard members of Team Edward, do you really want the photo declaring your love to be associated with pop culture craze?
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