Idol Kristy Lee Cook Is Engaged!  —  A day after her American Idol ousting, Kristy Lee Cook announced she is getting hitched.  —  Cook, 24, said her 25-year-old beau, Andrew Dobner, first popped the question on March 17.  —  They kept the news “on the down-low” because …

Brit May Club for a Living  —  Sources tell TMZ Britney Spears is in negotiation with Bally Total Fitness to be a frontwoman for the company — and backwoman, too!  —  Here's what we know.  Brit's parents have both been talking to Bally about making a deal.  Daddy Jamie has the power as co-conservator to make it happen.

Kim Kardashian Lingerie Pictures Make Me Ralph  —  I don't know how she did it, but Kim Kardashian has gotten publicity for her useless self all the way down in Australia.  These Kim Kardashian lingerie pictures from the May issue of Ralph magazine proove that the end of the world truly is nigh …

EXCLUSIVE: Solange Knowles' Message to Jamie Lynn Spears  —  Solange Knowles knows the challenge of being a famous teen mother.  —  Knowles, now 21, welcomed son Daniel in 2004 at the age of 18 (she split with husband, former college football player Daniel Smith, after the baby was born).

Jessica Alba in Frantic Nesting Mode  —  Jessica Alba and fiancé Cash Warren are making the final preparations for their first child - and the actress says time's running out.  —  “I'm just trying to get my house ready before the baby comes,” Alba, 26, said Wednesday night …

Vladimir Putin ‘to wed Olympic gymnast half his age’  —  By Harry de Quetteville  —  He is the president of a resurgent superpower.  She is a rhythmic gymnast less than half his age.  —  Now all Moscow is ablaze with rumours that Vladimir Putin, 56, and the flexible 24-year-old Alina Kabaeva have decided to tie the knot.

Victoria Beckham's Birthday with New BFF Kate Beckinsale  —  Victoria Beckham turns 34 on Thursday - and the birthday Spice Girl has been celebrating in some star-studded company.  On Wednesday night, Posh and hubby David Beckham mingled with such pals as Eva Longoria Parker …

Kelly Ripa to Priscilla - Oh No You Di'nt!  —  A war as big as the one between LC and Heidi nearly broke out on the set of “Live With Regis and Kelly” this morning when the dancing, motor-oiled, Scientolo-mama stepped up to the perky one for interrupting Regis.  —  Kelly looked like she was about to rippa that frozen face off.

DEAR Blake, Happy 26th birthday, old chum.  —  I feel awkward wishing you all the best the day after the event.  —  But I assumed you'd get a visit from your wife AMY WINEHOUSE on the actual day.  She didn't come though, did she?  —  I guess she was exploring the beer gardens of Henley in between working on the new Bond theme.

Hilary Duff Is Growing Up Whether We Like It or Not  —  Hilary Duff channeled a bygone era posing in a Bonnie and Clyde inspired shoot for the May issue of Allure.  Just like the infamous housewife turned bank robber, Hilary is ready to leave the life she knows behind.

Ashlee: “I Didn't Know I'd Be Getting Married Right Now”  —  Ashlee Simpson did not mention her pregnancy during an interview on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show Thursday morning.  —  But she opened up about hubby-to-be Pete Wentz.  —  “I didn't know I'd be getting married right now …

Katie Gives The Gift Of Cinema  —  With Suri's birthday only a day away, we've been wondering what type of presents her parents would be getting her - until now!  —  Yesterday, we caught Katie Holmes sneaking back to her car with some freshly-purchased DVDs in hand.  Could they be for Suri?

Katie Holmes Loves Billy Elliot  —  Katie Holmes leaving a bank building on Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills on Thursday carrying a few books, her Blackberry and a Billy Elliot DVD.  —  Maybe it's a birthday gift for baby Suri?  She turns 2-years-old tomorrow (Friday)!!!!!  —  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SURI!!!!!

Caught in the Act!  —  Mischa Barton and Taylor Locke  —  • Mischa Barton, strolling with rocker beau Taylor Locke (the guitarist from Rooney) through Dublin's St. Stephen's Green.  Ireland is just the latest stop for Barton, who's been touring Europe with her man's band.