Jennifer Hudson to wed reality TV's ‘Punk’

Couple reportedly has been dating for less than a year

	Jennifer Hudson, shown here in the "Dreamgirls" role that won her an Oscar, is engaged to beau David Otunga.
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updated 8:55 p.m. ET Sept. 14, 2008

The secret is out —Jennifer Hudson is engaged.

The singer-actress’ boyfriend, David Otunga, proposed to “The Secret Life of Bees” star over the weekend, according to People.

“I can confirm that Jennifer got engaged to her boyfriend David on Friday night in LA,” her rep told the mag.

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Otunga, better known as “Punk” from the VH1 reality show “I Love New York 2,” gave his love an unexpected gift when he reportedly proposed on Jennifer’s birthday with a Neil Lane diamond ring.

The couple has been dating less than a year.

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