Uh-oh—did this woman who became the laughingstock of China because of her extremely specific demands for a potential husband realize that moving to New York City for her soul mate search might be ill advised? It seems the Big Apple is actually the United States' top city for unmarried women. WNYC looked at census data and spells it out: "34.8 percent of New York women 15 and over were never married. At the other end of the never married women spectrum was Wyoming, where only 20.7 percent of women have never married. Within New York City those statistics are higher than the state-wide. Never-married women make up 41.7 percent of the population, up from 38.7 percent in 2006. For men, the figures are even more dramatic: 46.7 percent have never been married, up from 43.4 percent in 2006." Singletons, UNITE!
41.7% Of NYC's Women Have Never Been Married
Macca To Marry This Weekend, Big Party In Manhattan To Follow
Back in May it was confirmed that Sir Paul McCartney would marry his girlfriend (and our then-MTA board member) Nancy Shevell, after he proposed to her in April with a $650,000 engagement ring. And now rumor has it that the big day is happening this weekend, at the former Beatle's farmhouse in Sussex, England.
Shocking Data: Couples Save While Singles Pay
We have some painful, obvious news for all you single people out there: you're wasting your money. And your time, but mostly your money (as if you didn't already suspect this). Just find someone, pick anyone really, and you'll save thousands. That's what we've gleaned from a new analysis of spending habits of single people vs. married people in NYC, made by Bundle.
Photo of Teen with Her Uncle Surfaces in Wedding Hall Ads
A Bronx teen is suing a wedding hall and bridal shop for using an unauthorized photo of her and her uncle in ads that made them seem like newlyweds. The lawsuit filed by the family of 17-year-old Katelyn Aviles accuses the Sanz catering hall and Margie's Bridal in the Bronx of causing her "severe and serious injuries and damages" by using the photo, which wasn't even taken at Sanz! It was snapped at her sweet 16 birthday party, and Aviles's lawyer speculates that the photographer is affiliated with Sanz. Aviles says she knew nothing about the ad until friends began teasing her about a modeling career. "When I got to school, everyone is looking at me different, talking about me, whispering," she tells the Daily News. "A few of the girls I hang out with were saying, 'You think you're all that.' " The ad appeared on a postcard, which friends found in a stack in the foyer of an IHOP. Now some call her the "IHOP girl," and Aviles feels "violated." She tells the Post, "One person said, 'Who's that, your boyfriend?' I did a double take and said, 'What are you, serious? That's my uncle.' He basically raised me."
Lisa Loeb Ties the Knot in Midtown Restaurant
Lisa Loeb, forever to be known as the bespectacled singer of "Stay" (video!), was first discovered in New York after neighborhood pal Ethan Hawke heard her sing. Years later in 2005, the unlucky in love musician got her own reality show on E! called #1 Single, which documented her search for love. Now, years after that, the 40-year-old has finally found it! Here's the bride pictured with her new husband (Conan O'Brien music coordinator) Roey Hershkovitz, who is ten years younger. The two are posing with Chef Julian Alonzo of Brasserie 8 ½ where the wedding celebration was held on January 31st, following a proposal "in front of the fireplace at the Maritime Hotel." But will the happy couple have to leave New York with Conan?
Mariah Flashes New (Used) Wedding Ring
As if lighting up the Empire State Building wasn't enough, there's no harm in wearing a big fat engagement ring to up the publicity of your new album.
Remy Ma's Getting Hitched on Rikers
Remy Ma, who is possibly more famous now for what landed her in jail than for her music, is still managing to make headlines from behind bars. A little first-degree assault and weapons charges aren't going to stand in the way of her dream wedding, to be held later this month on a little island off the coast of the Bronx.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé Marry in Tribeca, Maybe
As David Letterman joked to Jay-Z about getting married on his show last night (previously recorded), in real-time the rapper was partying in Tribeca, possibly in celebration of his wedding. While there's no confirmation, all signs point to he and Beyoncé finally tying the knot -- something that has been speculated they would do all week.

