Dec 1st, 2008 · Singer-songwriter Michael Angelakos compiled the Chunk of Change EP on his own with the intention of giving it to his girlfriend as a Valentine's Day gift. Balancing an infectious explosion of sound with soft and subtle tones, the album quickly made its way across his school's campus.
Jun 12th, 2008 · Youth Radio's Jennifer Marshall says that because young people are so fearful of committment, boyfriends and girlfriends have been replaced by "friends with benefits."
May 14th, 2008 · Artist Suze Rotolo — the woman walking beside Bob Dylan on the album cover for The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan — was Dylan's girlfriend in the '60s. She's written about the relationship, and about that era's New York, in a new memoir.
Apr 18th, 2008 · Two faithful public radio listeners Matthew Trisler and his girlfriend, Kerry Crawford started a blog called Radio-Sweethearts.com. It all began when they suspected a host on an NPR show was sweet on his co-host.
Apr 14th, 2008 · Crushed by a breakup with his famous girlfriend, Peter heads for Hawaii to mend his heart, only to discover his ex is there with a new beau in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. With the aid of a beautiful hotel employee and many drinks with little umbrellas, Peter works to rejoin the land of the sane and living in a film that while formulaic, is nevertheless funny.
Apr 11th, 2008 · Lawrence Waterhouse of Chappaqua, N.Y., proposed marriage to his girlfriend outdoors in a gazebo. He set up candles in nearby trees, candles along the walkway, even a candle chandelier. At least that's the description provided by the fire department.
Mar 25th, 2008 · At a McDonald's restaurant in Wales, a young burger flipper quit his job after winning $2.5 million in the lottery. The 25-year-old married his girlfriend in a lavish wedding ceremony and bought an expensive home. But he missed his friends at work and, a year-and-a-half later, went back to flipping burgers for $10 an hour.
Mar 15th, 2008 · A would-be fiance in London concocted an elaborate plan to propose to his girlfriend -- he put the ring into a balloon so he could "pop" the question. Unfortunately, a gust of wind blew the balloon -- and the ring -- out of his hand before he got the chance.