EXCLUSIVE: DENISE AND RICHIE ARE ENGAGED,
SAYS A SOURCE!

Posted: September 7, 2006 at 6:30 pm ET

It was music to actress Denise Richards' ears when her rocker boyfriend, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, 47, recently asked the magic question: "Will you marry me?" Now Star can exclusively report that Denise, 35, has said "Yes!" The happy couple is hoping to tie the knot within weeks, says a source, of the finalization of their respective divorces with Charlie Sheen and Heather Locklear — hopefully by the Christmas holidays.

"Denise is head over heels in love with Richie," says a friend of Richards. "She says he's the perfect guy for her — and that she's never so looked forward to the future." (Richards' rep, Nicole Perez, says Star's story is "absolutely false.")

Check out next week's Star for all the details of Denise and Richie's joyous engagement!

Click here to see some bling on Denise's ring finger Thursday night.