It seems to be a growing Hollywood trend, actually. A lot of celebrities who were perfectly happy being in long-term relationships with their partners have suddenly decided to get engaged over the holidays…

There’s Matthew McConaughey, who got engaged to longtime girlfriend Camila Alves on Christmas. And then there’s Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, who finally put a ring on it during his holiday vacation with girlfriend Erin Brady. And now we have “Extra” host, actor, and hunky underwear model Mario Lopez, who reportedly popped the question to Courtney in the middle of the New Year celebrations.

Mario recounts the romantic moment to Us Weekly:

“We took a walk alone as the sun was setting… I told Courtney that I wanted the mother of my children to have their last name. She was silent at first from shock, then she leaped for joy and did a little jete!”

Meanwhile, Mario’s new fiancée gushes:

“Besides our daughter’s birth, this was the best moment of my life!”

Mario and Courtney, who have been together for almost four years, will tie the knot in Mexico later this year.

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We’ve always known the “Saved By The Bell” alum was built, but the way these skivvies mold to his skin…we just can’t help but drool!

The 38-year-old Mario just launched his own brand, Rated M, with underwear company, Freshpair. We’re not actually sure if he’s had a hand in designing the brand that bears his initial and image, but we do know the classic boxers, briefs and tee-shirts that bear his chiseled presence come in a host of striking colors and playful waistbands…

Uh, by “playful waistbands,” do they mean “easy to take off?”

What’s even more intriguing is the tagline for Rated M, which reads: “for manful men and their very special guests”

So has Mario Lopez just launched men’s underwear specifically geared for seduction?

We wouldn’t put it past him, really. But we’re guessing that as soon as word reaches the streets, Freshpair is likely to see a spike in sales…and not only from men.

Image via Freshpair.com

Paris Hilton opened up to friend Mario Lopez on “Extra” at The Grove about the incident, trying to clear up any rumors circulating about her driving abilities.

“I was so shocked when I read that, too. First of all, I wasn’t even driving that day. I just came back from Vegas with my boyfriend – and we were home relaxing. ” claims the socialite.  ”I hadn’t even been in a car that day.”

Last April 22, Sarah Shahi wrote a string of angry tweets directed at the famous blonde, who she claims to have seen driving recklessly around Hollywood, almost running people over and barreling through intersections:

“Paris Hilton- worst driver ever. Almost hit me, then ran a stop sign.what if there was a kid around that corner, you dumb bitch”

“Paris Hilton- horrible excuse for a human being”

“What an irresponsible person… What a lame existence…”

“I wouldn’t be as pissed if I wasn’t a mom”

“”One more thing blonde piece of shit- you’re not an elitist just because you have money. You should apologize… To humanity.” nowi’mdone.”

Temper, temper! While neither sides have presented any evidence of proof, Paris claims that it must have been someone who looks exactly like her!

“There are a lot of Paris Hilton look-alikes, who do it for a living. They are always doing things and I’m getting blamed for it. So this could be another incident like that.”

Vegas vacation excuse, passable but her track record behind the wheel isn’t squeaky clean. Does Paris really think we’re going to buy the professional doppelganger bit?!

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Time flies, it seems like yesterday when Mario first debuts his newborn baby girl. Gia is already seven-month-old and still got that flower on her head! She must not be just adorable, Mario and mama Courtney Mazza love putting a big flower on their baby’s head. We’ve been seeing that a lot on Gia. Aww!

The proud daddy definitely wants more kids as he’s been saying that.

As to when and if Mario will propose? He did jokingly say on Ellen Degeneres months ago that, “if she’ll have me. The jury is still out on whether she wants to keep me.” He adds with a laugh: “She is, at least, stuck with me … because of the baby.”

He sure seems very happy with his girlfriend, doesn’t he? Do you think Mario will propose soon?

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When Latina magazine told him that Daisy Fuentas also had her eye on the hosting chair prize, he said:

“They can’t do girls! Kelly won’t want that. Kelly wants to be the only girl up on there. I love Daisy but Kelly doesn’t want that. I’m honored just to be mentioned in the discussion. I love Regis and Kelly. I had a great time doing the show when I filled in many times. I’m looking forward to filling in more. Kelly and I get along great. We have great chemistry. I’m just flattered that they’re talking about me.”

What do you think – would you like to see Mario Lopez fill in for Regis Philbin?

Photos: WENN, Latina

More pictures of Mario after the diaper…

Mario only announced in March that he was going to be a dad. That sure came up quick!

The “Extra” host, 36, and his girlfriend, Courtney Mazza, welcomed a baby girl, Gia Francesca Lopez, Saturday in Burbank, Calif. Gia weighed in at 6 lbs, 4 oz.

“We are so overjoyed. What an amazing, wonderful and overwhelming experience to welcome our daughter into the world,” Lopez told “Extra” after his little girl was born.

I wonder if magazines are fighting over the first baby pictures of his little girl. Something tells me no…who do you think the next big star will be who sells their pictures to the highest bidder? Kelly Preston with twins? Celine Dion with twins?

Photos: Bauer Griffin

More pictures of Mario after the oops…

Mario sounded pleased, but really. This short term girlfriend didn’t know any better? Maybe they really did plan a baby. From USA Today:

Lopez, who is an alum of Dancing With the Stars, and girlfriend Broadway dancer Courtney Mazza are expecting a baby.

“Courtney and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve waited my whole life to be a dad, this is a true blessing,” the couple said in a statement.

He’s been waiting his whole life? How old is he? Congratulations to Mario and Courtney!

Photos: Fame

more photos of the two hotties below..

As the matter of fact, they look cute together. Any thoughts?  Oops! Mario is rumored to be back on with his Dancing with the Stars, on and off girlfriend Karina Smirnoff. They were together holding hands at the MGM Grand in Vegas for The Manny Pacquiao fight as reports by Meetthefamous.com. So what’s the scoop with Karina and her briefly dated boyfriend, Maksim Chmerkovskiy who became her fiance in January? I guess, Maksim was just her rebound boyfriend after going busted with Lopez. Hard to resist those dimples! ( A reader just informed me that the girl Mario was with a couple days back isn’t Katrina, it is his new girlfriend. Yes, she doesn’t look 100% Katrina, she looks like the girl, Mario was with at the Lakers game in March. ) All right, Romeo, perhaps you can spill the beans for us.

Why am I going on and on about Karina and Mario – isn’t it all about Mario dining with Maria? All right I lost focus. I know a lot of women think Mario is such a catch. My dear, beneath that cute innocent dimple face, he has a reputation of being a what? A womanizer, true?

Anyway, out and about, Mario and Maria dining together but went home separately – just pals at least for now.

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You know, we’re not necessarily implying that Mario Lopez is a homosexual. No, not at all. Perhaps he was just let loose from his entertainment anchor gig. Perhaps it was just cherry Chapstick. Maybe he just has unnaturally red lips and all of us ladies have a new beauty icon.

Who knows. All we know is it looks like Mario Lopez is wearing makeup. Like, for fun. Think what you will…

More pictures after the foot in mouth…

The Asian picture scandal Miley caused is still fresh in our minds.   And then there is the photo scandals…now Miley says this.  From Just Jared:

The 16-year-old actress and Ryan shared a funny story about Miley and Demi Lovato tee-peeing (toilet-paper-ing) Ryan’s friend’s home.

Miley shared, “Me and my friend, who’s also on Disney Channel, with dark hair that I’ve been hanging out with a lot lately, [her name] maybe starts with a De and ends with a Mi, we were having a little party at her house. We were really bored because we were watching the life story of the Kardashians, and then we got really bored and watched the life story of Mario Lopez and we’re like, ‘We have got to get lives.’ [Demi] said that her friend lived down the street so we walked to my house and literally got about 15 rolls of toilet paper.

She thinks watching those shows is boring.  That in turn means they are boring….will the Kardashians or Mario respond?  Doubt it…but if they did, what do you think they would say?

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There you go for those who don’t think Fergie is a hottie! Now at least you know Mario does and so does her Josh Duhamel!

Fergie and Mario starred together as children in 1980s popular U.S. TV series Kids Incorporated before their careers took off, and began dating when Lopez was a mere ten-years-old.

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Mario tells People magazine, “I’m very proud of my first kiss! It was with Fergie… She says there was no tongue… She likes to point out that I was very smooth because I bought her perfume. She has stayed just as sweet as when we were kids.”

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Mario first became well known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. He’s born in San Diego, California.

The ab-stastic fitness guru Mario named People’s Hottest Bachelor in June 2008. He’s fit as a fiddle and has also published his own fitness book: Knocked Out Fitness

Mario was married to Ali Landry for 2 weeks, ending on May 15, 2004. The marriage was annulled over alleged infidelities committed by Lopez during the relationship, and particularly the week leading up to the wedding.

Is he a really the hottest bachelor? Hot, probably but faithful? hmm.

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photo: PR Photos

Other hot bachelors who made the cut: The Hills star Brody Jenner and his buddy, Frankie Delgado, American Idol winner David Cook, Iron Man star Terrence Howard, Britney and Jamie Lynn’s older brother Bryan Spears, 300 star Gerard Butler, tennis star James Blake, Rock of Love star Bret Michaels, Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg and SNL writer Akiva Shaffer, Scarlett Johansson’s twin brother Hunter Johansson, Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine and the Gossip Girl stars Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford.

Don’t forget to pick up your latest People magazine on newsstands this Friday!

Do you think Mario Lopez is the hottest bachelor in Hollywood? Me, I so not agree!

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Photos: PR Photos – Mario Lopez sign copies of his book at Barnes & Noble, LA last week.

Did you know that Mario was married to Ali Landry in 2004? The marriage lasted a good 2 weeks! Apparently it was anulled over alleged infidelities committed by Lopez during the relationship and particularly, the week leading up to the wedding.

If you want to get his autograph and get close and personal with Mario, he’s going to be touring for his new book:

 May 14 @ 1pm — Barnes & Noble / 5th Ave New York May 14 @ 7pm — Bookends, / Ridgewood,New Jersey

May 15 @ 7:30 pm — Barnes & Noble (Grove) / Los Angeles, CA

May 18 @ 2pm — Book Passage @ 2pm / Corte Madera, CA

May 19 @ 6pm — Borders (Union Square) @ 6-8 pm / San Francisco, CA May 20 @ 7pm — Borders / Oak Brooke Chicago, IL May 21@ 1pm — Borders / State Street Chicago, IL

May 22 @ 6pm — B&N Mall of America, Minneapolis, MN May 30 @ 2:30 pm — Book Expo America, Los Angeles, CA

His book will be available at barnesandnoble.com; amazon.com, visitborders.com

source: Ontd &  Mario myspace

Hayden turns 18 tomorrow. It seems like everyone has been waiting for The Heroes star to turn 18, hasn’t it? There are Hollywood rumors saying Panettiere will pose for Playboy once she’s legal. I guess we don’t have too long to wait to see if it’s true. I personally would doubt it and I would not want that to happen neither.

Do you think Hayden will pose for Playboy now that she’s legal?