Kate Hudson's boyfriend to propose

Kate Hudson's boyfriend will propose before New Year.

Baseball star Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez began dating the US actress earlier this year, and has fallen head-over-heels in love with her. His divorce from wife Cynthia was only finalised in January, but the sportsman is desperate to tie the knot with Kate as soon as possible.

A source told National Enquirer magazine: "Alex is sure Kate is The One. He feels she's been so supportive and is perfect wife material. He wants to have kids with her as soon as possible. He's already planning his proposal, the setting, the music and the mood."

Kate is said to be equally happy to commit, and is thrilled with how quickly Alex has bonded with her five-year-old son Ryder, her child with ex-husband Chris Robinson.

The source added: "She's totally in love, and says he's the best lover and the best friend she's ever had. She's absolutely ready to marry him.

"She's also been careful to make sure Ryder's at ease with Alex. Kate can't wait to officially be a family."

It was recently reported Alex has given Kate a $39,000 Louis Vuitton ring, featuring diamonds and pink sapphires on a white gold band.

The jewellery is not an engagement ring, but rather a keepsake to commemorate Alex's New York Yankees winning the World Series earlier this month.

An insider said: "It's a beautiful piece of jewellery. Alex has a World Series ring, and now Kate does too!"