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Its Over! Celebrity Marriages That Lasted Less Than a Year!

The lives of the rich and famous always seem so full of glamor and fantasy... but, these ten couples are all reminders of how celebrities are still people with messy lives... only, their mistakes are very public! Here are some of the shortest celebrity marriages (we saved the shortest for last!) Kim Kardashian and basketball…

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Alicia Keys Blesses Unborn Baby in Zulu Ceremony

During her trip to South Africa last week, expecting mom Alicia Keys and rapper/producer fianc Swiss Beatz received a blessing for their baby. Alicia and her unborn baby were given Zulu names during the traditional blessing ritual as they stood under a fig tree, believed by the locals to have healing powers.During the trip, Alicia performed at the World Cups opening night with John Legend and the Black Eyed Peas. Additionally, she …

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How to Find Ancestors’ Marriage Records in the US

You’ve started your family tree, only now you’ve been bitten by the genealogy bug, which is seldom curable and almost always contagious. Genealogy can seem like a time tunnel into the past. Sooner or later, you’re going to want to document the information you’ve gathered, such as birth, death and marriage records. Birth and death records are usually found in each state’s archives, but finding marriage records for your ancestors in the U.S. is a whole different game.

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What Wedding Season Means For Parents

Oh, April. The blooming trees. The pretty flowers. The longer, sunnier days.And the start of the wedding season.For parents, other peoples weddings bring unique stresses. The flawless embossed invitation arrives. A work of art, complete with your calligraphied name and address decorating the envelope like twining ivy, topped by a carefully love-themed stamp. A creation that the bride and groom clearly put more time, effort, creativity and cash into than a kitchen …