Cover Story: Britney's Slim-Down Secrets  —  It seems miracles really can happen.  As the world watched Britney Spears' debut last week on How I Met Your Mother, it was obvious that the former pop star was looking good, dare we say it, even back to her old self!

EXCLUSIVE: “Mini Me” Verne Troyer Hospitalized  —  Actor Verne Troyer, best known for his role as “Mini Me” in Austin Powers, was rushed to the hospital today, Usmagazine.com has learned.  —  A source close to Troyer, 39, says the actor was experiencing “flu-like symptoms” …

Eva Mendes: I'm Taking Care of Myself  —  After spending several weeks in rehab, Eva Mendes says she's “taking a break and having a good time” by exercising and being with her family.  —  “The sun's out again.  It's my time,” she told PEOPLE on Tuesday at a luncheon co-hosted by Fresh Cosmetics …

“American Idol” Contestant Hospitalized, Released  —  “A.I” contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital tonight after experiencing heart palpitations and high blood pressure, and released a few hours later.  His condition is still not resolved.  —  As we first reported …

Madonna Reveals ‘Sex with Guy Is Incredible’  —  She may be almost 50, but Madonna has no problem bearing all - when it comes to interviews, at least.  —  For May's U.K. issue of Elle, the still-sexy singer - whose eleventh studio album, Hard Candy, is out this month - chats candidly about her kids …

EXCLUSIVE: Heidi Montag: I'm Voting For John McCain  —  The New York Times recently called Heidi Montag a “feminist hero” for standing up to beau Spencer Pratt, but the Hills star, 21, isn't backing Hillary Clinton for president.  —  “I'm voting for John McCain,” she tells Us Weekly in its latest issue, on newsstands now.

NBC greenlights ‘Office’ spinoff  —  There will be more “Office” time on NBC's schedule next year.  —  The network has greenlighted the long-rumored spinoff from the Emmy-winning comedy.  NBC is expected to make the announcement at its upfront news conference Wednesday.

David Beckham “Nervous” to Model in His Underwear  —  Stripping down to his skivvies in those Emporio Armani underwear ads was stressful for soccer stud David Beckham.  —  “I was so nervous about doing that campaign because obviously I've done photo shoots before, but I've never done photo shoots in my underwear!”

Jamie Lynn's Wedding Plans  —  If the delicate marquis-cut sparkler on her left ring finger says anything, it's that Jamie Lynn Spears, who turns 17 on Friday, isn't afraid to show off the evidence of her new engagement.  —  “Jamie Lynn and Casey are officially engaged,” a friend of the teenage couple tells OK!.

Kiefer used jail time to make ‘24’ even better says dad Donald  —  Kiefer Sutherland's recent stint behind bars is set to have a positive effect on his most famous role says the actor's father Donald Sutherland.  When the 24 star was released after serving time for a drink-driving offence …

Beyoncé & Jay-Z ‘Looked Happy’ Getting Marriage License  —  Beyoncé and Jay-Z arrived at Scarsdale Village Hall shortly after it opened at 9 a.m on Tuesday to get their marriage license.  “It was just the two of them,” an eyewitness tells PEOPLE.  “They were very polite and smiling as they filled out the paperwork.

JANE FONDA'S NEW BOYFRIEND  —  JANE Fonda was the belle of the ball at the Cinema Society afterparty for “Smart People” on Monday.  The two-time Oscar winner, who's not in the film, showed up to the Bowery Hotel bash wearing a chocolate gown paired with red rhinestone sunglasses and motorcycle boots.