She’s 37, he’s 28.

This would be Carey’s second marriage and Cannon’s first. Earlier today the Post reported that Cannon had paid $2.5 million for the engagement ring.

Do you believe this?

And then Jessica Simpson has to go and ruin this story.

She admits on her first date with Tony Romo, the footbally player tried to get a kiss after a mere 10 minutes. Yes, 10 minutes. What did Jessica Simpson think of him asking for some lip action so fast? She thinks it was cute, and kissed him.

She tells Glamour Magazine, quoted by US Magazine, that “He tried to kiss her on their first date. “I was taken aback…. The fact that this guy, on our first date, in the first 10 minutes of dinner, wanted to lean over the table and say, ‘This is my girl, and I want to kiss her’ — our first kiss in front of everybody — was awesome,” she says.

10 minutes, and in front of everyone, on your first date.

Charming.

Siriano, the “Project Runway” tv winner pictured above for his “Ugly Betty” appearance, showed off his short collection for Puma this week with singer Estelle.

The line according to People is 15 pieces. One piece included a ruffle-neck dress originating from three existing Puma tanks.

For a picture from the collection, click here.

The Post claims that Nick Cannon spent $2.5 million on one ring. We’re talking Nick Cannon, not Michael Dell.

Says the Post “a source tells us … Cannon bought the bauble for $2.5 million at Jacob & Co. on East 57th Street, where he was spotted again yesterday. “Maybe he’s making payments on it,” laughed our witness, who overheard Cannon telling Jacob Arabo they are set to marry.”

Sureeeee, they are.

Oh, and as LALATE told you first, this is all playing out very well for Mariah’s album sales.  Madonna’s new album will premiere number one this week but nothing, NOTHING, close to Mariah’s opening.

Rings, engagement rumors, … all this stuff is just great publicity. If this sounds like a Chris Brown Rihanna “are they dating, are they engaged”, story three months ago, it should.

Trainer Larry Jones’s entrance of Eight Belles marks the first filly in the run since since 1999, when Excellent Meeting nabbed fifth. Since then three have won the race, the last in 1988.

Who will the race this weekend?

LALATE is predicting Tale of Ekati to take it all. Why? No clue.