EVA AND LANCE ENGAGED

We just received word that actor/model Lance Gross, proposed to actress/America's Next Top Model, Eva Marcille Pigford, 24, on Christmas Eve.

They have been dating since 2006. CONGRATS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE

Event Chic: NAACP THEATRE AWARDS

Eva Marcille (gotta get used to writing that) and Vivica A. Fox arrived at the 18th Annual NAACP Theater Awards last night in Hollywood. The show was hosted by Anthony Anderson & Kimberly Elise. Honorees included actress Vivica A. Fox and the popular show American Idol. Vivica was awarded the Spirit Award, and American Idol was recognized with the Service Award for their Idol Gives Back fundraising telecast.

Also in attendance were Tichina Arnold, Lisa-Raye McCoy and Ananda Lewis.

Top Model, Eva Joins Cast of the Young and the Restless

Model turned actress, Eva Marcille (formerly Pigford), winner of the third season of Tyra Bank's hit reality show, America's Next Top Model, has been cast by The Young and the Restless for a reoccurring role on the daytime TV drama, in which she will play a young mother, cleverly named Tyra. Eva has already begun taping and will debut on June 25th.