Some say yes, that an engagement announcement could happen at any second. So could an earthquake, tidal wave or Disney star sex tape (not mentioning any names), any of which is probably more likely than Owen popping the question. Not happening.

But some say that things are already history between the maneater (titless wonder that she is) and the delicious-looking butterscotch stallion - they swear Owen has been sent packing, and this time, it wasn't Kate that gave him the boot; it was her mother.

According to Kate's publicist, I mean this mysterious yet reliable source, Goldie decided it was time to nip this whole thing in the bud, before her grandson got too attached or her daughter got knocked up again. She allegedly felt that Owen was not commitment material, and the way Kate's career is going, it would be best to set her up with someone who'll take care of her and Ryder.

Umm ... OK. Who dumped whom the first time around? She dumped him for his testicularly challenged buddy, sending him into a despair so deep he slit his wrists. Apparently Goldie thinks it's not healthy for Ryder to be around a guy who cut his wrists but it's OK to see a parade of men going in and out of Mommy's bedroom. Or hear Mommy making those jungle noises again. Come on. You know she's one of those really loud girls.

Anyway, they've been quietly getting together again recently - no press release, no photo ops, no nothing but bouncing back and forth between his house and hers. They were never officially back together, so does that mean it's not an official breakup? Whatever the case, I hope Owen's already headed for the hills - he's too good for her.