It’s being reported all over the web that Justin Timberlake has proposed to longtime lady love Jessica Biel! The couple has been dating on and off for the past four-and-a-half years, but it looks like the twosome is bringing sexy back — with a wedding! After a brief three-month breakup in 2011, the 30-year-old pop star and the 29-year-old actress decided to get serious. “When they reunited, they had a conversation about taking the next step,” says a source. So while vacationing in December in Jackson, Wyo., Justin decided to pop the question to the actress. Although Jessica and Justin have yet to confirm the rumors, another source close to the couple is reportedly saying, “He’s never been happier. He knew it was the right time to propose.” Congratulations!

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Hardly.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand clearly had their share of problems, but his craziness was not one of them, despite what certain reports would have you believe.

On the contrary: If anything, the 36-year-old Brand, who has been sober seven years, may have been too much of a homebody for social butterfly Katy, 28.

According to sources close to the couple, they tried to make it work, but were just too different and parted amicably. Sad, but nothing like this portrayal:

No clue why Us decided to trash Russell Brand, who (raunchy stand up comedy and Michele Bachmann crazy eyes aside) is really not that wild anymore.

Nor did he blindside her with the divorce, as the above cover says. Russell Brand filed for divorce instead of Katy because of her family’s religious beliefs.

As for explosive fights, that’s news to people close to the couple.

“I was shocked when I found out,” a source told People. “I thought they would be together for a long time. Maybe not forever – but definitely not just 14 months.”

“They were always laughing,” the source went on to say. “They were very affectionate, always holding hands. They seemed like they were really in love.”

Another source who spent time with Brand and Perry said that despite the split, they “took marriage very seriously … these aren’t people who give up.”

Long and short: It just didn’t work out. But that doesn’t make it scandalous.

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With the NFL playoffs kicking off this weekend, THG is giving fans a unique look into every Divisional Round matchup.

We’ve already given clear reasons why the Broncos will defeat the Steelers, for example, and now it’s time to turn our attention to the New York Giants vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Which of these inconsistent squads will come out on top? Let’s compare the teams in a variety of key areas and find out…

1. BIG “TIGHT END” TARGET …
Falcons: Pregnant Kim Zolciak
Giants: Jake Ballard/Bear Pascoe
Edge: Tie

2. OWNERSHIP FUN FACT
Falcons: Principal owner/CEO Arthur Blank founded Home Depot
Giants: Actresses Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) and Kate Mara (American Horror Story) are the daughters of team V.P. Tim Mara and granddaughters of founder Wellington Mara
Edge: Giants

3. DEJECTED QB EXPRESSION
Falcons: Matt Ryan Face (below, right)
Giants: Eli Manning Face (below, left)
Edge: Giants

4. DEEP THREAT
Falcons: Julio Jones
Giants: Victor Cruz
Edge: Giants

5. DISGRACED, IMPRISONED FORMER STAR
Falcons: Michael Vick
Giants: Plaxico Burress
Edge: Falcons

6. CELEBRITY FANS
Falcons: The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kim Basinger, Outkast, Lil Jon, Usher, Ludacris, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez
Giants: Conceding this category to avoid death threats from Beliebers
Edge: Falcons

7. NUMBER OF SONGS JAY-Z HAS PENNED ABOUT HOMETOWNS
Falcons: Zero
Giants: One
Edge: Giants

8. NUMBER OF RICK MORANIS-ANCHORED MOVIES THAT FEATURE A YOUNGER VERSION OF THE TEAM
Falcons: Zero
Giants: One
Edge: Giants

9. NICKNAME FOR QUARTERBACK
Falcons: Matty Ice
Giants: Easy E
Edge: Falcons

10. CONNECTION TO FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
Falcons: Quarterback Matt Ryan is married to a woman named Sarah Marshall
Giants: None
Edge: Falcons

THE VERDICT: Another tight contest, but the Giants survive at home by a final tally of 5-4-1. It looks like the disgruntled face of Eli Manning depicted above won’t be on display when the fourth quarter concludes on Sunday.

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN THE MATCHUP?

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The GOP is coalescing around its perceived frontrunner in the presidential race.

John McCain, who battled bitterly with Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination four years ago, is endorsing him in advance of the 2012 New Hampshire primary.

Romney flew to New Hampshire Wednesday after his narrow Iowa caucus win to begin campaigning in the New England state, where he holds sizable leads in polls.

He was joined on stage today by McCain, who he called one of America’s heroes and a great friend. McCain won the N.H. primary in 2000 and again in 2008.

Will McCain’s endorsement help him lock up the nomination early?

Can the two-time candidate help Mitt fend off challengers Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum in the coming days and beyond? Does he even need it?

It can’t hurt in New Hampshire, where he’s clearly the man to beat, for better or worse. Here’s Romney’s speech to supporters last night in Iowa:

Mitt Romney Iowa Caucus Speech

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50 Cent is nothing if not self-ware.

Always a more complex individual than you might think, the star has grown morose lately, at least according to dispatches sent out over his Twitter account.

“I don’t think I’m gonna live much longer,” Fiddy told his nearly 5.5 million followers. Well, that doesn’t sound uplifting. His rationale for such a statement?

”I’m good if I die tonight,” he said, although he went on to assure fans in a later tweet that he’s alright: “To be conscious that life is short is not suicidal.”

Shortly before that, 50 had lamented, “I have lost all the faith in the team I’m on,” alluding to the troubles he and his label Interscope have been having.

“I have nothing left to say. I will not be promoting my music.”

That and Chelsea Handler reportedly shot him down. Brutal!

Of course, Mr. Cent, who “took 25 cent water and sold it for $2” as VitaminWater, does have a new entrepreneurial pursuit: his new six-hour energy drink, Street King!

Suck it, Five Hour Energy. And cheer up, 50.

[Photo: WENN.com]

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Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum may have lost by eight votes to Mitt Romney last night, but was the clear winner of Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucus.

For Santorum, who has been toiling in the second or even third tier for months and months, to come to life and finish second, barely, is frankly astonishing.

It also means name recognition for the relative unknown, much of it positive (although some funny things come up if you Google Rick Santorum), and money.

How – and whether – he keeps it up will be a key to his success or failure going forward, and the honeymoon ends quickly with New Hampshire looming Tuesday.

In his quasi-victory speech last night, though, he was nothing if not optimistic, summing up his attitude in two words as the GOP campaign continues: Game on.

Rick Santorum Iowa Caucus Speech

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With ratings down last season, Dancing With the Stars is under the gun from ABC to live up to its name and land a buzz-worthy crop of contenders this spring.

J.R. Martinez, last season’s winner, proved enormously popular – once he was cast on it. He was probably one of the least-known celebrities prior to the show.

ABC reportedly wants to change that and is willing to bust out big bucks to bag big names and generate serious buzz next go-around. One rumored target:

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong!

“We would love to have the drama and emotion that Taylor Armstrong would bring to the show,” said an insider, adding that they are also looking to balance that out.

“The lovability that Regis Philbin has given audiences for decades” makes the retired talk show host a perfect fit, as does “ABC’s wonderful relationship with Regis.”

In the last few weeks and months since the show has ended, the reality competition reached out to Kendall and Kylie Jenner and various Republican candidates.

Michele Bachmann on Dancing With the Stars? Now that’d be something. She’s got a lot more free time after quitting the presidential rate too. Just saying!

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Humbled by a resounding defeat in last night’s Iowa caucus, where he came in a distant fourth, Newt Gingrich offered praise for second-place finisher Rick Santorum.

Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney, not so much.

Already in New Hampshire campaigning in advance of the January 10 primary, Gingrich came out swinging against Mitt Romney and the first-place finisher’s allies.

Promising to fight against “a Massachusetts moderate” whom carries out a “relentlessly negative campaign of falsehoods,” Newt showed no signs of backing down.

In contrast, Michele Bachmann quit the presidential race already and Rick Perry is at least considering doing the same after their disappointing finishes Tuesday night.

Here’s Newt’s speech after the Iowa caucuses:

Newt Gingrich Iowa Caucus Speech

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Lamar Odom is off to an extremely poor start on his new team.

Following a trade demand last month, the reality star/power forward was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks from the Los Angeles Lakers, with many experts predicting the addition would help the Mavs in their quest to repeat as NBA champions.

But Dallas is currently tied for the worst record in the Western Conference (2-4), while Odom’s numbers are drastically down across the board, as you can see here:

Might the Kardashian kurse have taken a few years to katch up to Lamar?

He’s not the only baller struggling after a summer filled with reality show tapings and red carpet appearances. Kris Humphries and the Nets are 1-5, with Kim’s ex recently suffering a shoulder injury that has sidelined him indefinitely.

Let’s hope Odom soon picks it up. If his stock falls too low, and wife Khloe Kardashian grows desperate to get her man back in the news, we know what will come next. It rhymes with schmex zape.

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When Ali Fedotowsky, Ashley Hebert and Trista Sutter reunited in LA on December 30 to show off their amazing bikini bodies, the confidence emanating from these stunning Bachelorettes was truly inspiring. Dancing to Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back,” the ladies giggled and bonded throughout the shoot. “I love Ashley!” Trista tells In Touch. “She’s super-fun, and I want to squeeze her!”

Though they all look incredible, the girls talked about how staying in shape isn’t always easy, especially when you’re shaping up for a fall wedding, bouncing back from a breakup or losing baby weight. At first, Ali said she felt like a “giant” next to Ashley and Trista. “But curvy is beautiful, too,” she says. “I love that about myself.” Ali, Trista and Ashley share the big life changes they went through in 2011, their secret insecurities — and the diet and exercise tips that will help make 2012 their best year ever.

For Ali, Trista and Ashley’s health plans and exercise tips, pick up this week’s issue of In Touch, on stands now.

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