Ashlee Simpson confirms: Pete has given me a ring

Singer Ashlee Simpson and boyfriend, Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. Photo / Reuters

Ashlee Simpson has confirmed boyfriend Pete Wentz has given her a "promise ring", and is just waiting for the right time to ask her father for her hand in marriage.

The singer has been given the ring by Fall Out Boy rocker Pete - who she has been dating for over a year - to signify their commitment to one another.

Pete is just waiting for the right moment to discuss marriage with Ashlee's dad Joe.

She said: "Yes, this on my finger is a promise ring. It just means that he hasn't asked my dad yet!" Ashlee said during TV interview.

It may have been news to her father - Joe Simpson was in the studio at the time.

Ashlee - who is currently promoting her new album Bittersweet World - also quashed rumours she is expecting a baby.

"No, I'm not pregnant!" The 23-year-old star laughed on US TV show The Sauce

Rumours the couple were expecting their first child emerged after Pete posted a home video on his blog.

In the footage Ashlee and Pete tell fans they are planning to make "something that cannot be illegally downloaded" and also reveal the "release date" is July 2008. Ashlee then poses with a cushion stuffed up her top.

- BANG! SHOWBIZ