Ashlee Simpson, Pete Wentz engaged
AP, Apr 9, 2008 11:00 pm PDTAshlee Simpson and her rocker boyfriend Pete Wentz are engaged. Wentz, 28, is bassist for Fall Out Boy. Simpson, 23, a singer, songwriter and actress, is the younger sister of pop star Jessica Simpson. Ashlee Simpson's new album, "Bittersweet World," is set for release on April 22.
"We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I, and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best," Simpson said in a statement posted Wednesday on People magazine's Web site. "Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged."
Simpson's manager-father, Joe Simpson, told the magazine he's "totally happy" and "so excited to have Pete as part of (our) family."
The couple began dating in fall 2006, according to People.
A phone message left Wednesday for Joe Simpson by The Associated Press was not immediately returned.
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