NICK LACHEY HAS NO SIMPSON REGRETS

Sexy Nick Lachey does not regret marriage to ex. Jessica Simpson, despite their emotionally-charged very public media divorce.The Newlywed stars split in 2005 following a three-year union documented on their television reality show. But Lachey insists his highly-publicised break-up with the pop star has helped him become a better man. He says, "I think that life is unexpected in a lot of ways… You certainly can’t predict or script the way life is going to turn out. The best you can do is just roll with those punches and be a better person for it in the end."

NICK LACHEY TO PRODUCE NEW REALITY

Reality show star Nick Lachey is making a return to television after signing up to produce a new show for MTV Networks.The Newlyweds: Nick And Jessica star, who split from pop singer Jessica Simpson in 2006, is behind a new series based loosely on 1980s TV series Fame, which followed the lives of a fictional group of teens at a performing arts school in New York City. Lachey reveals the show will be a "reality show version of Fame" at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio, which he attended in his youth.Tony DiSanto, of MTV, tells the Hollywood Reporter the show will be similar to reality series Laguna Beach.

NICK LACHEY BETTER GET SOME COURAGE

Sexy reality show star Nick Lachey will have to get up the courage and propose to his girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo if he wants to spend his life with the Television presenter and actress, because she's too traditional to pop the question. Insiders claim Minnillo is ready to become Lachey's second wife, but she would never follow Hollywood trends and ask her man to wed her. She says, "I know that a lot of girls nowadays are proposing to guys, but I think I'll be old-fashioned. I'll be old and gray before I propose."

NICK LACHEY WISHES BEST FOR JESSICA

Television personality Nick Lachey is giving his blessing to his ex-wife's relationship, insisting he hopes Jessica Simpson is very happy with her quarterback Tony Romo. Simpson, who divorced Lachey in 2006, had previously dated singer John Mayer, but started romancing Dallas Cowboys star Romo last year. And now Lachey, 34, has dismissed rumors of a rift between him and his former spouse, wishing her well in her new relationship. He says, "I wish her nothing but happiness. If she's found that (true love) ... good for her."

NICK LACHEY VISITS NYC MATTEL TOY FAIR

Sexy Nick Lachey

Nick Lachey shows off Mattel Car

Mattel's Hot Wheels kicked off its 40th Anniversary by having Hollywood hunk Nick Lachey unveil a diamond encrusted car at the 100th international New York City Toy Fair. The tiny 1:64 scale toy car has 40 individual white diamonds that signify each year in the legacy of Hot Wheels cars.

Photos By: Bettina Cirone

NICK LACHEY TO TIE KNOT IN BAHAMAS

Hunk Nick Lachey and actress Vanessa Minnillo are getting married this weekend in the Bahamas, according to U.S. reports.The pair - who have been dating since April 2006, is said to be exchanging vows in a secret ceremony at one of the Carlyle Hotels on the tropical island.Minnillo’s entourage arrived at the luxury residence on Friday afternoon, according to Fox News.Lachey, 34, who moved in to Minnillo’s New York apartment in April,was previously married to Jessica Simpson, and starred with her in the hit MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica.Earlier this year,Simpson said she was stung when Lachey jumped back into dating after their high-profile breakup.Simpson filed for divorce in December 2005 after three years of marriage, and is now reportedly dating Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo.

THE COLLABORATING FOR A CURE BENEFIT

Nick Lachey

The sold out 10th Annual Collaborating for a Cure Benefit for the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation went off without a hitch raising a record-breaking $5.7 million. The evening’s host, Chevy Chase incited a $60,000 bidding war when a private dinner party with Chevy himself hit the auction block. Also up for auction was a round of golf with the alluring Mark Wahlberg. Celebrity guests included singer Nick Lachey and his entourage of handlers, actress Ileana Douglas, Cancer 101 founder Monica Knoll and actor Jesse Johnson fresh from filming “Prey” with his hot momma Patti D’Arbanville who just signed on for the 5th season of ‘Rescue Me’.

Chevy Chase and Monica Knoll

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NICK LACHEY TO OPEN VEGAS RESTAURANT

Sexy Nick Lachey

Nick Lachey is set to open his own restaurant.The former 'Newlyweds' star is going into business with Nicky Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama to open an American-style restaurant at Las Vegas' Luxor Hotel and Casino. A source said: "It's going to be called the Company American Bistro."Nicky and Wilmer will be Nick's co-owners but the whole project is in partnership with Pure Management Group."They're opening in October."Nicky, the younger sister of Paris Hilton, is a successful business woman and already owns her own chain of hotels. Actor Valderrama, 27, is a notorious party boy who has previously dated Mandy Moore and Lindsay Lohan. Lachey, 33, is a former boyband singer and ex-husband of Jessica Simpson. He is currently dating TV presenter and aspiring actress Vanessa Minnillo.Nick is the latest in a long line of celebrities to open his own eatery. Justin Timberlake's newly-launched New York restaurant 'Southern Hospitality' offers traditional Memphis-style recipes "like Mamma used to make".

VANESSA SAYS NICK LACHEY IS LAZY COOK

Vanessa Minnillo says her lover Nick Lachey is a lazy cook.The TV presenter, who moved to New York with the singer in April, always dreamed of dating a skilled chef and is feeling frustrated with Nick's refusal to help out in the kitchen. Vanessa joked: "I always wanted to date a guy who would cook for me. Nick doesn't cook - I cook. We both eat - but he cleans up!" Although Vanessa, 26, remains unimpressed with Nick's culinary talents, the beautiful brunette insists he is a great boyfriend. She said: "He is so supportive. He is always there to support me."Vanessa, who has launched a new make-up range with her make-up artist Elisa Tallerico, also revealed she has been wearing "rouge" and "heels" since she was a child.The former Miss Teen USA told People magazine: "I was about 12 when I started wearing makeup. I had a cousin who put eyeliner on the insides of her lids, so I did it too."When I was a kid, I went into my mom's room and put on rouge. I'd put on her high heels and walk around the house."This range is my baby. It's surreal, I picked out every color of the eye shadows, I mixed and picked the colors for the lip glosses."

NICK LACHEY SEX VIDEO IS VERY EXPLICIT

Nick Lachey is worried

Nick Lachey's sex video is said to be so explicit it could damage his career.The former 'Newlyweds' star was taped romping with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo in a hot-tub while holidaying in Mexico.OK! magazine paid $400,000 to the Mexican paparazzo responsible for the X-rated video and pictures to prevent them ever being published, in exchange for an exclusive interview with Nick and Vanessa.But a magazine insider told the New York Daily News newspaper: "There's much worse stuff than what got out there on the Internet."If Nick's fans saw it all, it would definitely change his career, because he has a squeaky-clean image."Nick - who was previously married to Jessica Simpson and in boy band 98 Degrees - has dismissed the scandal surrounding the hot-tub romp.He said: "Where's the scandal?"I was in Mexico with my girlfriend celebrating our first anniversary together on a private vacation. It's not like I was caught with a Mexican hooker. We've all gone out and had a few too many and done something stupid.We've all made mistakes."

NICK LACHEY HIRES FAMED LAWYER MARTY SINGER TO STOP NAKED HOT TUB PICS

Nick Lachey and former love Jessica Simpson

Nick Lachey has dismissed the scandal surrounding photographs of his hot-tub frolics with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo.The former 'Newlyweds' star says he would understand the outrage if he was caught with a prostitute, but as he was with his own girlfriend he can't understand the fuss. Lachey told OK! magazine: "Where's the scandal?"I was in Mexico with my girlfriend celebrating our first anniversary together on a private vacation. It's not like I was caught with a Mexican hooker. We've all gone out and had a few too many and done something stupid.We've all made mistakes."Despite laughing off the incident, the singer has still taken legal steps to prevent the explicit photographs from being released. Lachey and Minnillo have hired top lawyer Marty Singer to prevent images of them naked in a Mexican hot tub from being seen. Steamy pictures of the couple in a Jacuzzi at a private Mexican resort were published in Life and Style Weekly magazine last week. However, other unseen photographs reportedly show Lachey and Minnillo making love - and these are the photographs the couple are determined to keep under wraps. A source said: "The pictures are Paris Hilton sex tape level."Singer has warned media outlets will face a lawsuit if they publish the images. He said: "The photographer was outrageous and malicious. The photos that were taken of our clients by a Mexican photographer violated Mexican law and were a clear invasion of privacy, and we have threatened to take legal action against third parties who publish the photos."

NICK LACHEY TO WED IN BAJA MEXICO

Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are planning to marry in April.The former 'The Newlyweds' star - who divorced Jessica Simpson last year - has proposed to the MTV presenter and she is telling friends to keep April free. A source told the National Enquirer magazine: "They're moving forward with plans for an April wedding. Since they both love Baja in Mexico it will probably happen south of the border, where they first fell in love."When he married Jessica, Nick had a big splashy Texas wedding with all the trimmings."It kicked off their highly rated MTV reality series 'Newlyweds' and began their life in a fishbowl. This time he wants something a lot simpler, so they decided on a low-key affair."Nick, 33, announced his split from Jessica in late 2005 and began dating 26-year-old Vanessa last summer.The source added: "Nick's known for a long time that Vanessa is the one. At first she held out. But in time she began to realise Nick was the key to her happiness and couldn't imagine like without him."Vanessa feel's she's got Nick just where she wants him. Jessica is finally out of the picture for good. And now the two of them are ready to begin making a new life together."

JESSICA SIMPSON IS VERY HORNY

Jessica Simpson has started wearing a rooster around her neck - because she doesn't have a cock in her life.The 26-year-old star is wearing the bird pendant as a symbolic gesture for her current lack of a love life. Jessica - whose ex-husband is Nick Lachey - told Glamour magazine: "This pendant is my cock! This is about as raunchy as I get these days. I don't have one at the moment, so I wear one round my neck!"This is not the first time Jessica has complained that she is sexually frustrated. Last October, the 'Employee of the Month' actress said in an interview with US chat show host Jay Leno: "I cannot fall asleep. I'm a little sexually frustrated right now."Since her divorce from Nick, Jessica has been linked to a series of men, including 'Scrubs' actor Zach Braff, Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine and her 'Employee of the Month' co-star Dane Cook.

Hey Nick...You got time for a quickie ?

NICK LACHEY IS NOT READY FOR MARRIAGE

Nick Lachey is not ready to marry Vanessa Minnillo.The singer - whose divorce from Jessica Simpson was finalised last year -has slammed rumors he is planning to propose to MTV presenter Vanessa. Nick told Access Hollywood: "The four-letter word that starts with an 'r' -we are not dealing with that one yet."It was reported in December that Nick had phoned his ex-wife and told her he was marrying again.The 33-year-old was said to have spent 40 minutes explaining his intentions to Jessica, who reportedly struggled to contain her emotions. However, it now seems Nick and Vanessa - who were reported to be desperate to marry before the end of 2007 - have no plans to take the next big step in their relationship and are content to carry on as they are. Nick said: "We are very happy. I have no complaints. We are not dealing with marriage yet."Since Nick and Jessica split, the 'Dukes of Hazzard' actress has been linked to singer John Mayer - and although they were seen together in New York over Christmas, Jessica continues to insist she is single.