Category Archives: Marriage & Divorce

How Did 'RHOA' Star Shamari DeVoe And Her Husband Meet? A Musical Icon Brought Them Together – Bustle

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Shamari DeVoe, who was the lead singer of ‘90s R&B trio Blaque, and her husband Ronnie of New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) fame have been the center of attention on Real Housewives of Atlanta since Season 11. But, how did Shamari DeVoe and her husband meet each other? The DeVoes revealed to Sister Circle Live that they met at an after-party following MTV’s Icon Award ceremony for Janet Jackson in 2001. At that time, Blaque was fresh off of their successful debut album and BBD was preparing to release another album later that year, which ended up featuring Shamari on one song. Ronnie was in the club with his buddy Bobby Brown when he approached Shamari with a few smooth lines. They also chatted on Sister Circle Live about their 1-year-old twin boys and their strong beliefs about the importance of marriage.

Their union remained relatively under the radar until New Edition’s successful 2017 biopic sparked interest in the legendary group members. Now, Shamari and Ronnie are taking full advantage of the current nostalgia wave by hopping back in the studio and booking shows to continue their music careers. And, there’s no better way to keep your name on the tips of people’s tongues than starring on a reality TV show, right?

But, fans (and the other housewives) are often surprised and shocked at Shamari’s candid conversations about being married to a R&B legend, including the recent reveal that the DeVoes had an open marriage six years ago.

According to Shamari, the couple was on the brink of a divorce and she was interested in exploring sexual relationships with other women. She came to an agreement with her husband that they could date/have sex with other people and it was okay. They had open communication about their activities, which lasted about a year before Shamari decided for them to become a monogamous couple again.

Her castmates were confused and somewhat disturbed by this revelation, but Shamari felt no shame about her past decisions with her husband, and rightfully so. But, no matter how others feel or how they got there, the couple seems to be past their rough patches and currently happy, healthy, and madly in love with each other.

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The only real problem was Shamari’s decision to reveal private details about their sex life to the world, which made Ronnie upset when she talked to him about it at a later time. He told her that their business wasn’t meant for everyone to know, which makes sense because they are on TV and she barely knows this group of notoriously shady women.

Reality shows can be brutal on relationships, so hopefully Shamari’s openness won’t cause too much behind-the-scenes drama between her and Ronnie. But, it’s not likely that this will be the last time we get a little insider info into the DeVoe marriage since that’s what makes for entertaining television. Find out what happens next with this talented couple as they work on their “Me & Mari” project and try to survive the reality world on RHOA.

Firecrackers at Nickyanka wedding, of course! Priyanka's Diwali advice backfires on Twitter – The New Indian Express

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By Online Desk

Actress Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas said ‘I do’at a Catholic wedding at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace Saturday amid tight security. But, it was not just the intercultural wedding that caught the eyes of people, but the show of fireworks following their wedding.

It was not the usual PDA (public display of affection) that got everyone talking, but the public display of fireworks, which also conveyed the message that the couple got hitched. 

Fun fact: As Nickyanka exchanged vows at the Jodhpur palace, firecrackers ruled the night sky, on the eve of National Pollution Control day.

To put it in Katy Perry’s words, baby it was the fireworks that made me people go ‘oh oh oh’ about the stars’ wedding.

During Diwali, actress Priyanka Chopra was seen advocating people to celebrate pollution-free festival without firecrackers. In the video, she asked people to avoid fireworks so that everyone including animals and asthmatics like her can enjoy the Diwali. Watch it here!

Though it was the crackers that were lit at the palace, the actual spark begin on Twitter as Twitterati -pointed out the problem here – the fireworks. It was a ‘breathtaking’ sight – literally, claims Twitterati who criticised the actress for the double standard.

Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:

It will interesting to see how Priyanka Chopra replies to Twitterati. Reportedly, the couple will get married in a Hindu ceremony on Sunday. 

I'm a Celebrity star Harry Redknapp's wife Sandra shares the secret to their 51 year marriage – DigitalSpy.com

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I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! campmate Harry Redknapp has been happily married to wife Sandra for 51 years now, so what’s the big secret?

Well, with Sandra appearing on Extra Camp during Friday night’s (November 30) episode, she shared some interesting secrets that’ll possibly give couples a few ideas to employ themselves.

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Host Scarlett Moffatt quizzed Sandra on how the Londoners have kept things going so successfully for over half a century.

“The whole nation think, and know, that you are just couple gold… what’s the secret? What’s the secret to this kind of love?” she asked.

Mrs Redknapp responded: “Well, just being patient and caring, and not arguing too much, but what I find myself helps is if we have an argument, I won’t argue back then, I’ll argue the next day.”

Now that’s what we call some impressive tactics. By the looks of it, she could put her football manager husband out of a job at this rate!

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Related: I’m A Celebrity’s Sair Khan tackles two big fears in Sickening Sewer Bushtucker Trial

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Elsewhere during his time in the jungle, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager has been getting taught some sexy slang by Fleur East and Malique Thompson-Dwyer, which is sure to impress when he and Sandra get reunited.

Either way, it could be her new hubbie MC Hazza greeting her when he eventually leaves the jungle.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns tonight (December 1) on ITV at 9.30pm, with Extra Camp following at 10.30pm on ITV2.

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How to sustain your start-up: advice from three entrepreneurs who made it – CNBC

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Budding entrepreneurs beware.

Two in 3 new businesses fail within 10 years, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What helps the other third avoid that fate? CNBC talked to three entrepreneurs who transformed their bold ideas into multi-million dollar juggernauts. This group of business owners, all members of the Tiger 21 networking group for wealthy individuals, reflected on their careers and provided tips to help you get your start-up off the ground.

President and chief executive of Real Estate Service Solutions Company (RESSCO) in Detroit

After graduating from Michigan State University in 1995, Stafford began working at Ford, where he built a career as a purchase manager, working his way up to oversee $1 billion worth of accounts and 100 employees.

Yet Stafford, 46, says his lifelong goal of becoming an entrepreneur drove him to abandon the automotive world and jump into commercial real estate — despite not having any experience in the industry.

“I was trying to find a niche business that I could get into that’s got a low barrier to entry,” Stafford said.

His dream started slowly, with the married father of one starting to flip houses in 2003 while he worked at Ford. Meanwhile, he was developing a business plan take that side hustle full time. A year later, he left the car maker to launch Real Estate Service Solutions Company (RESSCO), a commercial real estate company.

Stafford says his ability to self-fund RESSCO when he first started out, combined with Detroit’s low real estate prices, let him buy inexpensive properties and sell them for a profit after renovating. The management experience gained from working at Ford gave him an advantage over other entrepreneurs, he said, helping him to manage his business more efficiently.

Now, 15 years after Stafford started RESSCO in his basement, the company has 130 employees and 15 locations across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, with $50 million in revenue. RESSCO’s specialty is multifamily housing, and the company controls nearly 5,000 apartment units across the Midwest.

President and chief executive of Icon Media Direct in Los Angeles

Lazkani’s decision to go into business for herself wasn’t made in pursuit of money or status.

“When I look at the basis for who I was, it was really about survival,” she said.

When Lazkani was growing up, her family often moved between rental properties — with very little money to go around for her and her four siblings. She was the first person in her family to attend college, although she didn’t finish. After having her first child, the single mother jumped into the workforce and immediately began seeking ways to progress up the corporate ladder.

Her first venture was an advertising agency, which she started with two partners. That ended badly but, undeterred, Lazkani jumped into her next start-up. She self-funded Icon Media Direct — a marketing firm with a focus on advertising analytics — with $10,000 in computers paid for with her American Express card. Clients from Lazkani’s first company followed her, eliminating the need to start entirely from scratch.

Icon Media Direct’s early days saw Lazkani go months without a paycheck. But now, 18 years later, she said her company bills between $200 and $300 million per year and employs 100 workers.

Tips from the entrepreneurs

  • Build a sound business plan. Stafford said he knows many people whose new businesses failed because they did not do enough “financial modelling” ahead of launch — and as a result could not support their companies. To avoid that mistake, before Stafford switched to selling real estate full time, he developed a business plan where he projected his revenue into the future and anticipated what financial goals he needed to achieve to keep RESSCO running.
  • Understand your market. Lazkani developed a software called WebTraxx, which lets Icon Media Direct analyze how many consumers engage with different advertisements. Having a better sense of which advertisements resonate best with consumers gives her company a competitive advantage, she said, letting them targeting ads more accurately and invest money in different advertising strategies when necessary.
  • Prepare for work-life imbalance. Dave Vreeland, co-founder of Cumberland Consulting, said entrepreneurs should anticipate that their companies will occupy almost every second of their time, especially when they first start out. Adjust your time management and understand that start-ups may require you to take time away from family and relaxation, he said.
  • Hire employees with diverse viewpoints. Don’t hire “yes men” who will only tell you what they think you want to hear, Stafford said. Instead, look for employees with differing backgrounds and opinions. That leads to better ideas and communication, he said.
  • Solve a problem. When surveying potential markets and industries, Vreeland said, entrepreneurs should look for something that needs improving. Then use your company to fill the void.
  • Invest in your employees. Lazkani said she makes sure that the talent around her contributes to her company’s growth and success, through initiatives like employing a leadership coach and regularly analyzing employees’ performance.

Co-founder of Cumberland Consulting in Franklin, Tennessee

Vreeland, 50, attributes much of his entrepreneurial drive to his childhood. His family always had a “degree of economic insecurity,” Vreeland said. As an adult, he thought starting his own company was the best way to achieve a worry-free life for his wife and son.

He started his career as a hospital administrator in the Midwest, before landing at Ernst & Young in Chicago. Vreeland’s job there immersed him in healthcare information technology — as E&Y was leading the health-care industry’s transition from paper medical filing to digital records.

Having seen firsthand how much space patients records can occupy, Vreeland decided to seek a way to digitize the process entirely. That goal ultimately took shape in the form of Cumberland Consulting Group, a health-care information technology company that currently generates around $100 million in annual revenue.

“My business plan required everyone to move to Nashville,” Vreeland said — a city he calls the Silicon Valley of American health care.

Despite initial success, Vreeland and his partners nearly lost everything when the Great Recession hit. Salvation came in the form of the 2009 Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, which provided financial incentives for hospitals to make their records digital.

Vreeland sold his stake in Cumberland in 2011 to spend more time with his wife and son, as well as take on other business opportunities.

While these three entrepreneurs took different paths on the road to success, they all agree that new business owners require a sense of unyielding persistence to reach their goals. Your character makes a difference in determining whether a start-up survives.

“Everything you do and every decision you make, make it with integrity,” Lazkani said.

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