Ashlee Simpson Pregnant? Pete Wentz on the Defense

Is ASHLEE SIMPSON pregnant? Is someone going to "out" PETE WENTZ as being allegedly gay? These are some the rumors star couple faces now that they are newly engaged, and the FALL OUT BOY frontman is on the defense. "There is a witch hunt for people to be pregnant whenever they get engaged in Hollywood," Wentz wrote to MTV News Monday, as reported by People.com . "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." Regarding pregnancy rumors, a spokesperson for the couple told ET yesterday, "We are thrilled to confirm their engagement and congratulate this happy couple. Beyond that there is nothing to add." [link]