Are relationships becoming career builders?

So why put relationships in the spotlight? It makes someone relevant and presents opportunities; magazine covers, entertainment news shows and blogs. This is for mostly for those who are looking to launch their careers or take it to the next level. Some of the famous celebrity pairings include:

1. Karrueche Tran

The now-famous model came into the spotlight after dating Chris Brown. Their on-and-off relationship since 2011 has been nothing if not controversial leading them to a breakup after Chris Brown fathered a child with another model. She has been featured in music videos including the recent Chris Brown song, Autumn Leaves.

2. Calvin Harris

The DJ came to fame before dating the famous Taylor Swift with his songs topping the charts and collaborations with countless of musicians. Since he started dating Taylor Swift his publicity went off the charts, making him a household name. He was just recently named as the highest paid DJ with David Guetta coming in second.

3. Amber Rose

She first came to the spotlight when she was dating Kanye West; this was after she appeared in the music video What Them Girls Like. Their romantic relationship lasted from 2008 to 2010. Rose began dating rapper Wiz Khalifa in early 2011 and got married after two years. Their son Sebastian Taylor was born on February 21, 2013. She is currently a fashion designer, model and actress.

4. Blac Chyna

Amber Rose’s best friend Blac Chyna also came into the spotlight when she was engaged to rapper Tyga and had a child with him. They later broke up. She was also involved in an online altercation with Kylie Jenner who is currently dating Tyga.

5. Scott Disick

He got famous after dating Kourtney Kardashian and having three kids together. Scott has been featured in the series Keeping Up with the Kardashians since it aired. He became a household name and rose to fame leading to him opening up nightclubs and owning a luxury motor boutique. He however, sparked controversy when he allegedly cheated on Kourtney with his ex, which led to them breaking up this year.

6. John Mayer

Besides being a rock artist, John rose to fame after dating famous Hollywood actresses and musicians. His list includes Jennifer Love Hewitt from the Client List, Jessica Simpson, Minka Kelly, Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry. His on-and-off relationship with Katy Perry sparked a lot of controversy, which kept him in the public eye.

7. Stacy Keibler

The WWE wrestler rose to fame when she got together with Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor at the time, George Clooney. Their relationship was deemed as a publicity stunt to launch her career and keep her in the public eye. Their relationship ended and Stacy ended up marrying the Future Ads CEO in 2014 while George Clooney married Amal in an extravagant ceremony.