If you thought the rumours of Billy Corgan and Jessica Simpson dating couldn't possibly be true, the 'couple' have been spotted leaving a posh restaurant in New York together.

The images taken outside The Ritz Carlton add fire to the media claims that The Smashing Pumpkins frontman is in an unlikely relationship with the pop star.

A new report by People Magazine in the US claims they're both taking things “slow”, writing: "They are getting to know each other. He's a nice guy."

(by Scott Colothan)