only one week after announcing his engagement to his girlfriend Kari Ann Peniche, Aaron Carter has called it off. The pop star explains, “I got caught up in the moment and proposed. I then realised it was a hasty thing to do and I am not ready for marriage quite yet.” The 18-year-old, brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, proposed to his Playboy playmate girlfriend during a Las Vegas gig last week in front of 200 people. At the time Kari said, “I’m very excited about it. Aaron is the most genuine person I know. He’s kind, loving, and I love him so much.” Perhaps she won’t feel quite the same about Aaron now. [26 September 2006]