On Wednesday (January 4), the Internet was abuzz after a report that Justin Timberlake had proposed to longtime girlfriend Jessica Biel.

While there had been some chatter about a possible engagement before the holidays, the rumor mill went into overdrive when sources confirmed to Us Weekly that the couple had gotten engaged in late December.

While neither of the stars' reps has commented on the report, Us says the singer/actor asked Biel to marry him while vacationing in Jackson, Wyoming. "Justin knows how much she loves snowboarding and the mountains, so it was the perfect place," the source said of the reported proposal.

The couple, who began dating in 2007, [article id="1659688"]broke up briefly in early 2011[/article], weeks after they attended Oscar parties together. According to the Us source, "When they reunited, they had a conversation about taking the next step." Another source close to the singer said he's "never been happier" and that "he knew it was the right time to propose."

At the time of their March 2011 split, a rep explained, "Addressing the media speculation regarding Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake's relationship, we are confirming that they mutually have decided to part ways. The two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other."

While the two got together again shortly after the breakup, they have always been plagued by speculation about their relationship, whether it be that they are breaking up or getting married.

When asked about having to deal with all the attention, Biel told Vogue in 2012, "I don't want to talk about it. I don't feel the need to clear anything up. It's the most precious thing that I have in my life, and I care about it so much that I don't care about what anyone says or thinks. I have just not addressed it in any real way, and I'm not going to. It's mine. And I really like that about it."

The news of his engagement comes weeks after Timberlake's former flame [article id="1676120"]Britney Spears announced her engagement[/article] to longtime beau Jason Trawick.