Nick Lachey Looks – HOT – In His New Photo Shoot!

….and now keeps his “Love Life” private. Good for him, it’s about time!

Nick Lachey, 32, who exposed details of his and ex-wife Jessica Simpson‘s married life on reality TV, began dating Vanessa Minnillo earlier this year. The relationship, however, has not been under the spotlight of entertainment news shows Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood. Minnillo, 25, is a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, making coverage tricky for both shows.

ET executive producer Linda Bell Blue says her show has made only one reference to Lachey and Minnillo dating: in its coverage of an Aug. 30 MTV Video Music Awards party. “Who Vanessa sees in her private life is her personal business,” says Bell Blue.

“E! took advantage of that in a smart way,” says Jordan, noting that Asner got access that E! perhaps wouldn’t have received otherwise. Bell Blue is banking that her respect for Minnillo’s privacy now might pay off later: “I would think if there was news to break, Vanessa would break it with Entertainment Tonight.”