7:23pm PDT, Aug 10, 2022
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the celebs who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives in early August 2022, starting with this age-mismatched (and height-mismatched!) pair… On Aug. 4, Deux Moi reported that, according to an anonymous source, Paula Abdul and “Prey” star Dane DiLiegro were “all over each other” at the Aug. 2 premiere of the new Hulu film. Later that day, the 34-year-old actor insisted on his Instagram Story that he’s “not dating anybody” and that rumors to the contrary are “fraud info.” He failed, however, to address his relationship with the 60-year-old singer, with whom he’s been seen several times in the past year. They were also photographed together at the mid-May premiere of “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers” and at a holiday party in Los Angeles in December 2021.
Now keep reading for more of the week’s biggest celeb love life updates…
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In early August, Selena Gomez celebrated her 30th birthday with friends including Andrea Iervolino on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The multi-day hangout sparked rumors that the singer-actress and the Italian film producer — who was also on hand when Selena celebrated her 27th birthday in Italy in 2019 — are a couple. On Aug. 2, the duo were snapped hugging and dancing together at a restaurant, and at one point, Andrea appeared to peck Selena on the cheek. A few days later, he was photographed helping her board a boat in Positano, Italy. (Andrea, by the way, produced the 2016 historical drama “In Dubious Battle,” in which Selena starred.)
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On Aug. 7, The Sun broke the news that Rita Ora and Taika Waititi recently tied the knot in London. “It was a really intimate ceremony and super special for everyone there. Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are. Despite living in the spotlight, Rita is determined to keep the relationship as private as possible and didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding. A big, showbiz-style bash is planned to celebrate, but don’t expect to see it being flogged to the highest-bidding magazine,” said a source. Back in June, there were rumors that the singer-actress and the Oscar winner — who were first publicly linked in April 2021 — had quietly gotten engaged.
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In early August, a rumor started circulating online that Melissa Gorga cheated on husband Joe Gorga by making out with family friend Nick Barrotta — who’s also married — during a night out in New York City sometime several years ago. On Aug. 9, DailyMail.com reported that a source close to the actor, who’s starred on “The Oval” since 2020, called the rumor “completely ridiculous” and insisted that Nick and his wife Liz have been “close friends” with Melissa and Joe “for years.” Said the source, “There is absolutely zero truth to this nasty rumor and it’s comical that it even needs to be addressed. … [Nick] is shocked that someone would make up something so nasty in an attempt to destroy two families.” A Page Six source echoed that while Melissa has, in fact, hit the town with Nick, “no one made out with anybody.” A second Page Six source added that Melissa and Joe are “laughing about” the “ridiculous” drama. The rumor — which spread like wildfire among the stars of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” after Laura Marasca Jensen brought it up earlier this year — reportedly played a role in Melissa and Joe’s ongoing feud with his sister, Teresa Giudice: Melissa and Joe skipped Teresa and Louie Ruelas’ Aug. 6 nuptials after they confronted her for allegedly spreading the rumor, which ultimately came up during production on the upcoming 13th season of “RHONJ.” Laura — who’s reportedly auditioned for a spot on “RHONJ” several times — alleged to Page Six that former friend Margaret Josephs initially told her about the rumor “a while ago,” insisting, “I never said [the rumor] was true. I said I was told by Margaret that someone saw [Melissa kiss Nick]. I never said that Melissa did that.” Laura told Teresa about the rumor earlier this year, but it’s unclear how Teresa further spread it.
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Teresa Giudice and her love of two years, Louie Ruelas, tied the knot at the Park Chateau Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey, on Aug. 6. “I will love you for a million tomorrows,” the bride reportedly gushed in her vows. Her four daughters with first husband Joe Giudice — Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana — as well as two of her “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” co-stars — Dolores Catania and Jennifer Aydin — served as bridesmaids. Also on hand for the nuptials were “RHONJ” stars Margaret Josephs and Jackie Goldschneider, “The Real Housewives of Dubai” star Chanel Ayan, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Ashley Darby, “The Real Housewives of Miami” star Alexia Nepola, “The Real Housewives of New York City” alums Dorinda Medley and Jill Zarin and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars Kenya Moore, Phaedra Parks and Cynthia Bailey. Teresa’s brother, Joe Gorga, and his wife, “RHONJ” star Melissa Gorga, did not attend the wedding — which is set to air as part of a Bravo special — amid an ongoing feud with the bride over allegations that Melissa .
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On Aug. 7, Camila Cabello and Austin Kevitch were caught on camera kissing and holding hands while out for breakfast in Los Angeles. (See photos here.) The PDA confirmed reports from mid-June that the singer and the Lox Club CEO are an item.
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Blinked and you missed it! On Aug. 8, former “The Bachelorette” star Tyler Cameron told E! News’ “Daily Pop” that he and model Paige Lorenze are no longer an item. “We had to take a step back. It wasn’t the right time — it wasn’t good for us. So we’re back on just not dating anymore and just doing our own thing right now. We both have tons of respect and love for each other, but it’s just not the right time for both of us right now,” he said, adding that when it comes to relationships, he “can’t figure it out.” Said the reality star, “There’s too much on my plate. … I would like to find somebody eventually — one day, one day!” Tyler and Paige were first linked in June.
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On Aug. 7, TMZ broke the news that Fred Durst recently married fourth wife Arles Durst in Los Angeles County — though it’s unclear when exactly they tied the knot. The duo were first photographed together in late 2020. The Limp Bizkit frontman filed to divorce his third wife, Kseniya Beryazina, in 2018.
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Giving it another go? According to DailyMail.com, Jerry Hall filed a petition to dismiss her divorce from Rupert Murdoch in Los Angeles on Aug. 9. While it’s possible that the age-mismatched couple (he’s 91 and she’s 66) have reconciled romantically, it’s more likely that they’ve simply decided to settle their divorce outside California’s court system, which would leave the media mogul’s financials publicly exposed. The former supermodel filed for divorce in L.A. on July 1.
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On Aug. 9, Lance Armstrong revealed on Instagram that he recently married his partner of 14 years, Anna Hansen, at the Château La Coste in Provence, France. “Best. Day. Ever. Married the love of my life @annahansenarmstrong. So special having our kids there as well. It was an evening full of laughter and plenty of joyful tears. Anna, you have been my absolute rock the past 14 years and let me be clear, I would not have survived them without you. I am so proud of the couple we have become. It took us doing the work, the really hard work, and I am so glad that we did. I love you immensely and will always be here for you and our family,” he captioned a slideshow of wedding photos. The happy couple — who got engaged in 2017 — were joined at their nuptials by their son and daughter, as well as two of the cyclist’s three kids from his first marriage. Lance was also previously engaged to Sheryl Crow.
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New couple alert? On Aug. 6, Christie Brinkley’s son, Jack Brinkley-Cook, was snapped looking cozy with tennis star Eugenie Bouchard — who dated Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in 2021 — during a day at the beach in Miami. (See photos here.) Although they were joined by other friends, the swimsuit-clad hangout sparked rumors that they’re an item. Jack split from his girlfriend of four years, model Nina Agdal, in late 2021.
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AEW wrestlers Sammy Guevara and Tay Conti tied the knot at the Luxmore Grande Estate in Water Springs, Florida, on Aug. 7 — two months after they got engaged following a courtship of just six months. “It was a dream, the best day of my life,” the bride captioned a slideshow of wedding photos.
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During an interview with Us Weekly that debuted online on Aug. 10, Olivia Flowers said that she and her rumored boyfriend, “Southern Charm” co-star Austen Kroll, “are in a good place” as season 8 airs on Bravo. “We had an incredible summer together and traveled and we’re still good. We’re just having fun. We traveled a bunch this summer. We went to really cool places, and you always get to know someone on another level when you travel with them. And we got to kind of relax once the cameras left and the shows stopped. We just kind of really got to know each other and figure out if this was something we wanted and we’re definitely in each other’s lives,” she said, adding that she “didn’t really let other people’s opinions” of Austen or their “preexisting drama” with him affect their relationship. “I had hung out with him a couple times and we always just had fun and pleasant times,” she said. She also noted that they’ve “recovered from” the drama they faced on the show and successfully “moved forward.” Austen and Olivia were first linked earlier this year.
