Nick Cannon Engaged to Lingerie Model

Nick Cannon, left, and Selita Ebanks pose together before a fashion show at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif., on March 21, 2007. The 26-year-old actor proposed on bent knee to the Victoria's Secret model on Monday night, May 7, 2007, in New York's Times Square, publicist Bryan Pierce said Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) (Matt Sayles - AP)

NEW YORK -- Nick Cannon and Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks are engaged. Cannon proposed on bent knee Monday in Times Square as the words, "Selita will you marry me?" flashed on a giant TV screen, Cannon's publicist, Tracy Nguyen, said Thursday.

Ebanks, 24, said yes. Cannon then presented her with a 15-carat diamond ring that he helped design.

The couple met at a Super Bowl party in Miami in February.

In the past, the 26-year-old rapper, comedian, actor and host of MTV's "Wild 'N Out" has been romantically linked with socialite Kim Kardashian and singer-actress Christina Milian.

Cannon's screen roles include "Drumline."

(This version CORRECTS name of publicist, number of carats in diamond ring.)