In an email to MTV News, Pete says:

“There is a witch hunt for people to be pregnant whenever they get engaged in Hollywood. This is all news to me. I can’t wait for the story about how I’m really in a gay relationship and this is all just a cover … I mean really, this is crazy … I mean we’re engaged, that’s true, and happy about it.”

Eh.

She’s totally preggers.

OK magazine is reporting that she and Pete Wentz are expecting their first kiddo in October.

The couple recently got engaged.

Ahhh, that explains it.

Seriously, it’s like they all think this Ashlee Simpson/Pete Wentz marriage is going to work out.

Says Jess: My sister is overflowing with joy. Pete is an incredible soul. They naturally bring out the best in each other. I couldn’t be happier.”

And says Papa Joe (who’s currently in Georgia watching the Masters tourney with Tony Romo): “[Pete] did ask me [if he could propose]. I told him that I would be honored to have him as part of my family.”

Heh.

This thing is just waiting to implode.

Um, I guess this is a good thing.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have confirmed that they are engaged.

Ashlee’s 23, which is just a little bit older than Jess was when she married Nick Lachey. Temporarily.

So I’m not saying that people can’t get married at 23 and make it work. I’m just saying that people can’t get married at 23 and make it work in Hollywood.

Enjoy it while it lasts, kids, and be sure to make the most of it by letting reality TV cameras invade the privacy of your brief union.

Celebs are beginning to descend on Phoenix for the Super Bowl festivities.

Ashlee Simpson — is that a new hair color? again? or does it just look different in natural light? — and Pete Wentz made an appearance at the DirectTV Beach Bowl.

They both look ridiculous.

Yes, Ashlee. We’re taking you very, very seriously now. I eagerly await your book of poetry.

Sigh.

Nine perfectly good other fingers.

And Ashlee Simpson has to wear a crappy-ass ring on her left ring finger.

“Ashlee is not engaged,” says her rep.

Boooooooooring.