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” …

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.

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 …

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!.

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.

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.