Mike Tompkins on 'Today.' Jessica Simpson's engagement. Girl Talk returns

Jessica Simpson's engagement ring: Bling! The pop singer/reality star/whatever she is now showed off her new jewelry in Kansas City over the weekend. Hope this time's the charm, Jess. [People]

Mike Tompkins helps 'Today' go viral: The YouTube star lent his talents to a "Today" show cover of Taio Cruz's "Dynamite." We'd tell Matt Lauer to stick to interviewing musicians, but that hasn't been going so well for him, either. [TV Guide]

Apple planning iTunes announcement: Free iPods for everyone! No? Sigh. Tune in at 10 a.m. tomorrow for the news. [Gizmodo]

1 in 6 Californians works in the 'creative economy': That's according to a new study from Otis College. In related news, 1 in 1 Echo Park residents work in the "Dad, seriously, this guitar pedal is going to get us so many blog hits" economy. [Apparel News]

Girl Talk drops free album: Just in time for your next Four Loko party, the mash-up maven is offering up his third full-length gratis. [Illegal Art]

-- David Greenwald