Jessica Simpson: Fiance Hid Ring "In A Shoe"

Jessica Simpson's fiance Eric Johnson was super-sneaky planning his Nov. 11 proposal.

As Simpson, 30, explained during a Tuesday appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show, Johnson, 31, was in cahoots with her parents Joe and Tina and her little sister Ashlee Simpson-Wentz about the impending moment.

"He had talked to my dad, he had talked to my mom, he even talked to my sister. Everybody knew but me!" Simpson said, adding her family kept the secret "for about three weeks."

As for her $150,000 ring? "He kept the ring hidden in a shoe at my house," the star said of the Neil Lane bauble, a 5-carat ruby (Simpson's birthstone) flanked by 3-carat diamonds.

When he finally popped the question, "It was at my house," Simpson said. "It was romantic that he actually asked me at my house, because that's my little safe haven."

The star will be spending Thanksgiving in NYC with her hubby-to-be -- and, for the first time, the native Texan will be doing it vegan style to please her health-conscious man.

"For Thanksgiving we have to make a Tofurkey!" Simpson said. "It doesn't sound right! It's gonna be jiggly and weird."

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Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Are Engaged!

Jessica Simpson is off the market!

Sources confirm to Us Magazine that the singer, 30, became engaged to beau Eric Johnson on Thursday, just days after Us broke the news that her ex-husband, Nick Lachey, popped the question to Vanessa Minnillo, his love of nearly five years. Simpson and Lachey, 37, split in 2005, after three years of marriage.

On Saturday, Simpson flashed a sizable ring on her left hand during an appearance at Dillard's at Oak Park Mall in Kansas City.

The Texas native began dating the former NFL player in May while he was estranged from his first wife, stylist Keri Johnson; their divorce was finalized five months later.

Though Ashlee Simpson-Wentz recently told Us that her sister "is happy, so we're all really happy," sources insist that most of Simpson's friends are concerned about Johnson's motives for dating the singer.

"Eric was never that successful in the NFL, but he's always wanted the celebrity lifestyle," a source told Us in October. "Her friends do not trust him."

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Are Whitney Port & Lo Bosworth: Brides-To-Be?

Whitney Port and Lo Bosworth may have not hung out much on The Hills, but both could have a possible engagement in the near future.

Lo mention that her beau, Scott Hochstadt is getting ready to propose and is asking for a 3.5 karat diamond in a round or emerald and a very simple band.

Whitney also says that she would not be surprised if she and beau, Ben Nemtin, got engaged in the next six months, friends say her beau fits her like a glove.

Whitney and Lo seem to be in a rush to get married unlike their BFF Lauren Conrad who does have a boyfriend but is in no rush to get to the alter.

There is that possibility that Whitney and Lo need another occupation in their busy lives because both do not have TV shows anymore and are in need of quick fulfillment.

Nothing is certain on whether this is a long term answer for the two former Hills stars, but at least Lauren's got enough career aspects on her plate to wait and be married.

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Vanessa Minnillo: Poolside With Nick Lachey

Fresh off of their joyous engagement news, Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey have been living the good life in Mexico over the past few days.

The former Miss Teen USA looked fabulous in an itsy-bitsy bikini as she showed off her diamond ring while soaking up the south of the border sunshine with her former 98 Degrees singer beau and a few friends.

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Vanessa Minnillo Shows Off Engagement Ring

Yes, diamonds really are a girl's best friend!

A beaming Vanessa Minnillo proudly showed off her gorgeous engagement ring Thursday in Mexico where she's vacationing with fiance Nick Lachey and some pals.

The ring is an Asscher-cut diamond with baguettes from Bader & Garrin.

"We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together," the couple announced in a joint statement after word leaked of their impending nuptials.

Lachey, 36, popped the question in traditional form to Minnillo, 29, last Thursday.

On his Twitter page Friday, Lachey wrote: I popped the question on bended knee. I do a lot of squats so my knees are very strong.

The couple began dating in 2006, a year after he split from wife Jessica Simpson.

Lachey and Minnillo broke up for a while last year before reuniting.

No wedding date has been announced.

Interesting fact: Lachey and Minnillo share the same birthday; on Tuesday, November 9th, she turns 30 while he turns 37.

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Nick Lachey & Vanessa Minnillo Are Engaged!

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are engaged, reps for both stars tell Us Magazine exclusively.

"We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together," the couple tells Us in a statement.

"They're so happy, doing great," a source adds. "Thrilled about it."

According to another source, Lachey proposed with an Asscher-cut diamond with baguettes from Bader & Garrin.

"I popped the question on bended knee," Lachey tweeted Thursday. "I do a lot of squats so my knees are very strong."

The two began dating in 2006, following his highly-publicized divorce from Jessica Simpson.

Though they briefly split last summer, they got back together a short time later.

The True Beauty host recently told Parade their relationship has lasted all this time because they openly communicate.

"You have to talk through everything," she said. "We talk daily about things that upset us. It's about having a sounding board because if you hold in all your thoughts, dreams, anger and anxiety than you're only hurting yourself."

She said they have no plans to do a reality show a la MTV's Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which caused strain in Lachey's relationship with Simpson, 30.

Chatting on Good Day Philadelphia last year, the Sing-Off host -- whose show was just renewed for a second season -- said he was "happy" with Minnillo, whom he described as "a very smart girl. She's far smarter than I!"

Lachey and Minnillo have another reason to celebrate: They both have birthdays Nov. 9.

Lachey will be 37; Minnillo, 30.

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Is Jayde Nicole Engaged To BF Jesse Waits?

According to OK! Magazine, Jayde Nicole headed out on Saturday night with some galpals to celebrate her engagement to club impresario Jesse Waits.

Jayde and her pals showed up around midnight to drink a toast (or two!) to her off-the-market status, hanging out with friend Doug Reinhardt at Voyeur on Saturday night, an onlooker tells OK!.

“She was with around 12 girls at Doug’s table,” the eyewitness revealed to OK!. “She was sipping champagne and some mixed Grey Goose cocktails.”

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Brody & Avril Asked About Engagement Rumors

Last night Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne dined at El Compadre on Sunset, and even though the odd couple were joined by several friends, there was plenty of romance brewing!

Avril may not have showed off her pearly whites for photogs, but she didn't flash her signature b*tchface either, so it looks like something Brody is doing has softened her up a bit! Awww, who knew this beast could be tamed?

 They had no comment when we asked them if the rumors were true about their engagement as they left.

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Have Brody & Avril Taken It To The Next Level?

We've hearing rumblings - and we are sure that's all it is - that Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner have consummated their true and beautiful love by getting engaged!

Apparently, sources at OK Magazine are claiming:

"Avril put a group of 15 friends on notice that she & Brody want to tie the knot on Vegas in August or September."

The chances that there is ANY truth to this rumor are slim to none, but hey, a chance is a chance.

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Julianne Hough & Ryan Seacrest Aren't Engaged

Is he or isn't he? Ryan Seacrest -- the hardest working man in show biz -- said Thursday on Good Morning America that no, he is not engaged to dancer-turned-actress Julianne Hough.

Seacrest appeared on GMA to promote his upcoming hosting duties on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve special, but at the end of the interview, anchors Bill Weir and Robin Roberts couldn't help but ask the 'are ya getting hitched' question.

Seacrest coyly said he'd have "breaking news after the break" -- an ode to how he teases audiences on American Idol during the results show, but he then added, "I'm not engaged.. but very happy."

Seacrest, 36, and Hough, 22 have quietly dated for a couple of months now.

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Hef & Crystal Harris Reveal Wedding Plans

In their first interview since becoming engaged, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his gorgeous Playmate fiancee Crystal Harris spoke exclusively to Radar Online about the proposal and revealed that the ring didn’t fit!

"It couldn't have happened in a more loving way," Hef, 84, said about the Christmas Eve proposal.

Crystal said she knew she was getting a ring because one of Hef’s staffers helped her figure out what kind of diamond she wanted, but she was still surprised when he finally presented it to her.

"I love the Little Mermaid and Hef gave me a Little Mermaid music box and he wound it up and when I opened it the ring was in a box inside. I cried!"

"There was no down on one knee; we don’t follow traditions like that. When I opened the box Hef said ‘I hope it fits,’ but it was too big! I had to get it re-sized!"

The happy pair hasn’t set a date yet but Hef told Radar Online that the wedding might become a reality show.

"The wedding will definitely be at the Mansion," Crystal revealed. As for her dress? "I would love to design my own dress."

Hefner told Radar Online that he isn't going to go wild before the wedding, but admitted that he has had a charmed life. "I've been having my bachelor party for the last 50 years."

Crystal said that they have the full support of his children. "I love Hef’s sons, they’re great and they’re really happy about the engagement."

According to Crystal, she and Hef aren’t planning to have any children. "I’ve always said I don’t want kids, just animals and there are plenty around here."

Crystal mused on what she loves most about her new fiancé. "He is the nicest person I’ve ever met in my whole life. He is one of the best influences on me and I love him."

Hef spoke fondly about Crystal. "Her personality and her character are what I love. She's very upbeat and a loving person and doesn't tend to have moods. She is always looking on the bright side. She's not petty, she has good character and is down to earth.

"This is the final act for me and the best," Hef said about his engagement and upcoming marriage to Crystal.

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Christina Aguilera's Is Not Engaged To New Man

Christina Aguilera's new boyfriend put a ring on it, but don't get the wrong idea.

Matt Rutler "gave [a ring] to her for her birthday," a source tells PEOPLE. "It's not an engagement ring and they're not engaged. It was a surprise gift from him."

Although the lovebirds aren't necessarily saying "I do" anytime soon, they are getting more serious. Rutler's mom has had the honor of meeting Aguilera. And Rutler was by Aguilera's side at her New Year's Eve bash, which was attended by her own mother, brother and sister.

Aguilera recently introduced Rutler to her son Max when she brought him to the Peterson Automotive Museum.

"Christina took Max on the fun outing so he could bond with Matt," a source says. "Max was initially a bit shy, but later warmed up to Matt. It seems very important to Christina that Max got along with Matt."

The source also says Rutler has been spending the majority of his time staying at Aguilera's Beverly Hills home, while the singer's ex, Jordan Bratman, is now living in a rental home nearby.

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Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner Talk Wedding Plans

Hugh Hefner and his fiancée Crystal Harris welcome ET's Kevin Frazier into the Playboy Mansion for the dish on their wedding, their 60-year-age gap, and whether or not they plan on having kids!

Hugh and Crystal tell Kevin they're eyeing a summer wedding at the Mansion, an "intimate" ceremony with close friends and family -- "no big, blow-out affair," Hef says.

"Giving it another chance after a couple of failed marriages is an adventure, but it's something that I'm committed to," the Playboy mogul says.

But what about that big age gap between 84-year-old Hef and 24-year-old Crystal? Is it problematic? "I don't notice the age difference with Hef at all," Crystal says. "If anything I have to keep up with him."

Speaking of keeping up, Kevin's gotta wonder: Is Hugh still sexually active? "I'm doing my best. Dancin' as fast as I can," the energetic 80-something says with a smile.

Which begs the question: Does Hef want more children? "Well, we'll see. That's not part of the big plan," he says.

One thing that's not in question: Hef's love for his Playmate bride-to-be. "She's a beautiful human being inside and out; a woman with real character and humor," he says. "We're really devoted to each other. I think that the relationship is the center of both our lives."

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Crystal Harris Shows Off Her Engagement Ring

Hugh Hefner's 24-year-old fiancée Crystal Harris flashed the diamond-laden engagement ring she received when the 84-year-old Playboy founder proposed to her on Christmas Eve.

"For those of you who have been asking to see my ring here it is... My engagement ring from my love @hughhefner," she Tweeted, linking to a picture of the ring.

Harris, December 2009's Playboy Playmate, told News Of The World that between she's "not after Hef for his money" as she has her "own career going."

Hefner's past wives include former Playmate Kimberly Conrad and Mildred Williams.

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Hef & Crystal Harris: Inside Their Engagement

It wasn't just that Hugh Hefner presented Crystal Harris with an engagement ring on Christmas Eve – it was how he did it that impressed her.

"We were up in the bedroom," Harris, 24, tells PEOPLE, "and my favorite movie is The Little Mermaid, so he had the ring in a Little Mermaid box, and that was so special. I opened it and the first thing he said to me was, 'I hope it fits!' "

Adds Hefner, 84, "I got her a little music box with the Mermaid theme to it, and it just looked like the perfect size and the perfect place to be the ring box. So when she started unwrapping that gift, I reached over and wound it so it was playing music while she discovered what was inside."

Although she cried with happiness, Harris says, "There wasn't any 'down-on-one-knee' or anything like that, because we are not traditional."

The ring is a circle diamond "a little over three karats," says Harris, "and it's on platinum setting and it has diamonds all around the band as well. It's so pretty."

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Hugh Hefner Engaged to Playmate Crystal Harris

Hugh Hefner rang in the holidays with an engagement ring.

The Playboy founder is engaged to girlfriend Crystal Harris, 24, he announced on Twitter.

"After the movie tonight, Crystal & I exchanged gifts. I gave Crystal a ring. A truly memorable Christmas Eve," Hefner, 84, wrote. "When I gave Crystal the ring, she burst into tears. This is the happiest Christmas weekend in memory."

Later, he clarified, "Yes, the ring I gave Crystal is an engagement ring. I didn't mean to make a mystery out of it. A very merry Christmas to all."

This will be the third marriage for Hefner. In 2009 he filed for divorce from his second wife, former Playmate Kimberly Conrad, after the two separated in 1998. He was previously married to Mildred Williams; their marriage ended in divorced in 1959.

Harris was December 2009's Playboy Playmate. 

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Lo's Rep Confirms She Is Not Engaged

It’s time for some Rumor Control! In today’s edition, we heard a rumor that The Hills star Lo Bosworth is engaged! Hollyscoop has the truth.

It couldn’t be father from the truth! Bosworth’s rep tells Hollyscoop, “She is not engaged.”

So where’d this rumor come from? Star magazine. The tabloid claims Lo is engaged to her lacrosse player boyfriend Scott Hochstadt.

A source told the mag, “Lo was absolutely glowing. She’s having a hard time staying quiet about it.”

While Lo and Scott are dating and now living together, they have not taken that next step in their relationship. Plus, with the launch of Lo’s brand new website TheLoDown.com, she probably has zero time to be planning a wedding.

Lo’s only 23—she has plenty of time to get engaged.

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