Avril & Chad engaged

Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger are engaged, despite the fact that not many people knew they were even dating. According to People, Lavigne & Kroeger sparked up a romance while they were working together on material for Lavigne's new album but chose to keep their relationship private. "A romantic relationship blossomed as they spent time writing together," a friend of Lavigne's told the magazine. Kroeger reportedly popped the question August 8, complete with a 14-carat diamond engagement ring.