According to People, Hugh Hefner surprised everyone this holiday season by proposing to girlfriend, Crystal Harris, while exchanging gifts with her on Christmas Eve. The Playboy founder then announced on Twitter that his new fiancé burst into tears when he gave her the ring. To clarify that we was actually engaged, he later tweeted, “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.” Harris was December 2009’s Playboy Playmate. As Hugh Hefner is 84 and his new fiancé is 24,there is a 60 year age difference between the couple.
Bret Michaels, Kristi Gibson and Kids. Photo: FAMEFLYNET
Bret Michaels has finally found his rock of love. According to People, after dating on and off for 16 years, Michaels proposed to girlfriend, Kristi Gibson on the finale of his VH1 reality show, Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It — and she said yes! With two daughters, Raine, 10, and Jorja, 5, and Michael’s brain hemorrhage in April, the happy couple have faced years by each other’s sides. While proposing, Bret Michaels declared, “I love you, and you’ve been unbelievably a big part of my life…I know we love and respect each other, and I hope that we can find that inner love that we have forever.”
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Shania Twain is once again feeling like a woman, according to People. After going through a painful divorce in 2008, the country singer is now happily engaged to Swiss executive Frédéric Thiébaud, and she has a three-carat diamond ring to prove it. Ironically, their relationship began when Twain’s ex-husband, music producer Robert “Mutt” Lange, left her for her now fiancé’s former wife, Marie-Anne. It looks like these two couples pulled a switch, but everyone involved seems happy with the results. According to a close source, “Shania and Fred are a couple that fit together.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Becoming a princess doesn’t happen overnight. After announcing a royal engagement, Prince William assured the public that “he wanted to learn from lessons done in the past to give [Kate Middleton] the best chance to settle in and to see what happens on the other side.” Middleton believes, “William’s a great teacher, so he’ll be up to help me.” It was evident Middleton was practicing her royal etiquette, accompanying Prince William to a cancer charity event in Norfolk, England, according to People. A royal source confirms, “Between now and the wedding there will be occasions when Catherine does shadow Prince William, to learn the ropes and see how things go.”
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Tony Romo and Candice Crawford. Photo: Mark Wilkins/FameFlynet Pictures
Tony Romo is engaged to Chace Crawford’s sister, Chandice Crawford, People reports. Crawford, a pagent queen and a KDAF-TV anchor in Dallas was out celebrating her 24th birthday when Romo popped the question. The two began dating in 2009, shortly after Romo broke things off with Jessica Simpson. The engagement between Tomo and Crawford comes in third behind a slew of newly engaged celeb couples, including Jessica Simpson’s other ex, Nicky Lachey to Vanessa Minnillo and then Simpson’s own engagement to Eric Johnson. This chain of ex’s getting engaged leaves Cupid asking:
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“When the going gets tough, you don’t get going — you hang on.” That’s former 90210 star Shannen Doherty’s take on marriage anyway. According to People, Doherty refuses to give on marriage despite two failed marriages and one unsuccessful engagement. However, the actress says she is no longer naïve when it comes to the hard work behind a marriage. She explains, saying, “You have to go in with your eyes wide open and realize that it’s probably going to take a lot of work and maybe some couples’ therapy perhaps.”
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David Lauren and Lauren Bush. Photo: Sylvain Gaboury / PR Photos
Another high-profile engagement was announced this week, reports NYPost.com. David Lauren, son of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, proposed to Lauren Bush, niece of the former president, last Friday. David Lauren proposed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the place where the two first met six years ago. “David told Lauren that he was taking her to see an exhibit, then got down on one knee,” explained a source. “He had a beautiful ring ready. It was a total surprise to her, and they are both so happy.”
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Kate Middleton and Prince William. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
The paparazzi can take a break, because according to People, the world’s most captivating couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, have sat for their first official photo shoot has an engaged couple. The royal photographer was none other than Mario Testino, a famed fashion photographer who took some of the most memorable pictures of the late Princess Diana, many which appeared in an iconic 1997 issue of Vanity Fair. Mario Testino also photographed the picture perfect couple for both the American and British Vogue.
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Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco. Photo: BRJ/Fame Pictures
NFL player and Dancing with the Stars alum Chad Ochocinco surprised his girlfriend, Evelyn Lozada, by proposing to her on November 16th in their Cincinnati home. Lozada, a model and Basketball Wives star, told Us Weekly, “He had a jeweler come to the house… [It was] a total surprise! We sat there and picked out the ring.” Ochocinco offered his input on the diamond. The couple have not yet picked a date because, according to Lozada, “We’re waiting on the show and football season to end so we can start focusing on the next stage of our lives.”What are some unique proposal locations?
The Amazing Race is full of surprises, like underdogs winning it all, leaders falling into last place and challenges that test the mind and body. Love entered the picture as well when contestant Chad Waltrip proposed to teammate and girlfriend Stephanie Smith during the show’s 17th season, despite their tumultuous time on the show. “Early on we struggled, had a tough time and I second-guessed myself,” admitted Chad Waltrip. “I was so amped up and we fought a lot.” Since the couple’s elimination and intermission from the spotlight, they completed their nuptials, and are expecting their first child.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: FameFlynetUK/FAMEFLYNET PICTURES
The date is set! According to People, Prince William and his new fiance, Kate Middleton, have decided on a spring wedding. The royal union is set to take place on April 29 of this coming year at Westminister Abbey. Both Prince William and Middleton wanted as short of an engagement as possible, and they got their wish. The wedding, which will make Middleton the first non-royal to marry into the royal family in a very long time, will mark a new public holiday for the UK!
Sam Poueu and Stephanie Anderson. Photo courtesy of NBC.com.
It’s official! Former Biggest Loser contestant Stephanie Anderson plans on saying “I do” to fellow contestant Sam Poueu, according to Us Weekly. Poueu popped the question at NBC’s Biggest Loser ranch in California. “I wanted to go back to the ranch, because that’s where it all started,” said Poueu. The two, who collectively lost 241 pounds on the show, are now ready to build a life together, and they want their Biggest Loser family to be there when it happens. “They know what we’ve been through,” says Stephanie Anderson. Though the groom’s brother will be his best man, his cousin and partner on the series, Koli Palu, will be a groomsman. Between the announcement and the wedding decisions, the couple has been too caught up in all the excitement to set a date!
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Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: DMac/Flynetpictures.com
After dating for only six months, Jessica Simpson and former NFL player Eric Johnson announced their exciting decision to walk down the aisle together. The couple’s newest announcement? According to PopEater, they’re doing it without a prenup! This isn’t the first time Jessica Simpson will put on a wedding dress without signing the agreement. In her past divorce from Nick Lachey, who just days ago announced his engagement to Vanessa Minnillo, Jessica Simpson lost $10 million dollars for saying “I do” without a prenup. The singer’s father, though very happy for the two of them, does not want to see his daughter make the same mistake twice and plans on trying to change her mind when the excitement dies down. But for now, the couple is running on love!
LeAnn Rimes and Dean Shermet. Photo: Glenn Harris / PR Photos
After finding out that ex-husband Dean Sheremet was engaged, country superstar LeAnn Rimes tweeted her congratulations, People reports. “Congrats to @deansheremet and @sarah_silver on your engagement! A little birdie told me the happy news last night. Wishes for a life full of happiness.” LeAnn Rimes made headlines last year when she admitted to cheating on her husband with actor Eddie Cibrian, who was also married at the time.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson. Photo: DMac/Flynetpictures.com
Free agent NFL player Eric Johnson has officially proposed to Jessica Simpson. The good news is that she’s accepted, according to People. After being introduced by mutual friends in May, the pair started dating. Recently, they celebrated Jessica Simpson’s 30th birthday in romantic Italy. Fans can look for this athlete and singer/fashion designer combo at the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “I’m gonna be on a [Macy’s parade] float. It’s not always the best way to spend a Thanksgiving, but it’s a great way to celebrate. So, maybe I’ll just have all families on the float,” said Jessica Simpson.
Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Hearts are breaking all over the world. Us Weekly reports that “after eight years of dating and two brief splits, Prince William and love Kate Middleton will finally tie the knot next year.” Due to Prince William’s wedding jitters, Kate Middleton agreed to wait after making a secret pact to marry three years ago while the royal couple were on vacation in the Seychelles. While the palace representative refuses to comment on the matter, sources are claiming, “The engagement will be announced in 2011.”
According to Us Weekly, Seth Rogan confirmed his engagement to writer, Lauren Miller, on the series premiere of Conan. However, as Seth Rogan later revealed to Conan O’Brien, popping the question to his future bride was a bit awkward and unconventional. After he bought the ring, which he jokingly compared to the ring from The Lord of the Rings, he was so nervous that he decided to propose right away. Though Seth Rogan’s intentions were romantic, his girlfriend was in the closet changing at the time. “She was literally only in her underpants and [her chest] was out,” Seth Rogen recalled. “I’d already kind of started, and I was like ‘Oh man, her [chest is] out! That’s not part of the plan!’” Regardless of the circumstances, Lauren Miller accepted.
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Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo. Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos
It’s about time! People reports that Nick Lachey has finally popped the question to longtime girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo last week near a beach in California. Nick Lachey took to Twitter to confirm the happy news. He tweeted, “Hey all. If anyone’s heard the rumors of my engagement, they are absolutely true! Vanessa and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for all the love.” Nick Lachey, 36, and Vanessa Minnillo, 29, have been dating since 2006 and the bride-to-be has been recently needling her beau about marriage. Last year Vanessa Minnillo said, “Once again it looks as if I’m always the bridesmaid but never the bride.” Sounds like Nick Lachey got the hint when he sealed the deal with an Asscher-cut diamond flanked with trapezoids from Bader & Garrin, according to a source. This is Lachey’s second marriage, after divorcing from first wife Jessica Simpson in 2005.
Karina Smirnoff and Brad Penny. Photo: PRN / PR Photos
As confirmed by Us Weekly, Dancing with the Stars’ vixen, Karina Smirnoff, is currently in the market for something borrowed, something new, and something blue! Smirnoff has been creating celebrity news showing off her new celebrity engagement ring at TAO’s fifth anniversary party in Las Vegas. The dancer says her celebrity engagement to baseball player, Brad Penny, was a complete surprise. “I was in the middle of the show and had no clue what was cooking behind my back. The dinner meeting was set up at a restaurant in Malibu. When [my manager and I] got there, it was completely empty. She excused herself to take a call and while I was sitting there alone, Brad came in,” said Smirnoff. “I had crazy hair and black lipstick on and was just concerned about looking like the Bride of Frankenstein. Even after Brad got down to one knee and opened the box with the ring, it still didn’t register.”
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Prince William and Kate Middleton. Photo: Landmark / PR Photos
Those hoping to see Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle sooner rather than later may have found the smoking gun. According to People, photos recently emerged in the Daily Mail of the royal couple on a shooting holiday with Middleton’s parents at the royal estate of Balmoral. Though a spokesman from the royal heir’s office says that he/she would not comment on the Prince’s private life, could this holiday with the Middleton family point to an upcoming diamond ring?
Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood. Photo: Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos; David Gabber / PR Photos
Although odd couple Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood have officially called it quits, their bond remains strong, according to Us Weekly. The 23-year-old actress told Nylon Magazine that she still feels close to ex Marilyn Manson, 41, because he, “had a hand in raising me.” The two have had an on-again off-again relationship since meeting in 2006, including an engagement that lasted for seven months in 2009. Despite their recent split, Wood says she’ll always have affection for Manson. “I’m always gonna love that guy. He’s a genius, he’s an amazing artist, we’re still friends. Some things just aren’t meant to be.”
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Audra Marie and Joe Manganiello. Photo: Tommaso Boddi / PR Photos
True love has found True Blood star Joe Manganiello. According to People, the actor proposed to actress/model Audra Marie while on vacation in Italy. But this couple’s romance didn’t start off easily. “She wouldn’t go out with me for six months,” Manganiello told People in September. “We started dating a few months before I got cast [on True Blood].” Now the couple are anything but coy, confessing exactly what attracts them to each other. Manganiello says, “She’s sweet … nice. And she makes crazy English breakfasts,” while Marie loves Maganiello’s “sense of humor, his work ethic and how humble he is with everything that has gone on.”
According to RadarOnline, Funny People’s Seth Rogen popped the question to longtime girlfriend, Lauren Miller last week. After coming back from a family visit in Boston, the actor bent down on one knee to ask for her hand in marriage. Dating since 2004, a source close to the couple reveals that Miller was beginning to give up hope for a proposal.
Crystal Bowersox and Brian Walker. Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
Congratulations are in order for American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox. E! Newsreports that the folk-pop singer is engaged to fellow musician Brian Walker, with plans to tie the knot next month. Bowersox, 25, broke up with long-time boyfriend and father of her 1-year-old son near the end of her stint on American Idol. She used her heartbreak to deliver some emotionally powerful performances, earning her the second place spot after crooner Lee DeWyze won last season.How can a breakup be a positive thing?
