Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo: ESPN Sweethearts

Stepping out for some pre-Super Bowl fun, Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo were spotted at ESPN The Magazine’s NEXT Event in Miami, FL.

The “What’s Left of Me” stud and his brunette beauty looked like they were ready to party as they posed for a few quick pictures before heading inside for the festivities.

It is being reported that later in the evening, Nick and Vanessa threw their very own bash at 944 and none other than Joe Simpson (father to Nick’s ex wife, Jessica) showed up, crashing the party.

And word has it, Papa Joe was telling people to keep it on the down low that he was there.