Exclusive: Britney Spears Will Get Fired From X Factor  —  Looks like Britney Spears' X Factor gig will be a one-and-done kind of deal.  —  As the new issue of Us Weekly reveals, the “Hold It Against Me” singer is on her way out as a judge for Fox's hit reality competition, which wrapped its second season on Dec. 20.

Kate Winslet Marries in Secret  —  Talk about a Titanic secret.  —  Kate Winslet has tied the knot with Richard Branson's nephew, Ned Rocknroll, her rep tells PEOPLE.  —  “I can confirm that Kate Winslet married Ned Rock'nRoll in NY earlier this month in a private ceremony attended …

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth — Married?  —  MARRIED?  —  Miley Cyrus posted a pic on Instagram which shows her and Liam Hemsworth posing for an XMAS photo ... and Dax noticed something interesting ...  Check out Liam's left ring finger — it looks suspiciously like a wedding band.

Sandy Hook Hoaxer Busted By Federal Agents  —  Felon who claimed to be Adam Lanza's uncle collared  —  A convicted felon who traveled to Newtown, Connecticut and masqueraded as the uncle of Sandy Hook Elementary School gunman Adam Lanza has been arrested on a federal probation violation charge, The Smoking Gun has learned.

NEWS/David Letterman Talks Jay Leno on Oprah: “The Most Insecure Person I Have Ever Known”  —  It may be the season for goodwill toward men, but not necessarily these two men in particular.  —  David Letterman and Jay Leno's mutual admiration and condemnation societies are, it's safe to say …

Cruise the beauty?  —  Tom Cruise didn't just have a “boys' night out” at hipster hotspot Le Baron last week.  The “Jack Reacher” star was at the club with 26-year-old Beauty & Essex manager Cynthia Jorge, according to a report, and the pair hit the dance floor.  “It was straight out of ‘Dirty Dancing,’ ” a source told In Touch.

BRANDY NORWOOD GETS ENGAGED TO MUSIC EXECUTIVE BOYFRIEND  —  Brandy Norwood is ready to walk down the aisle!  —  The sexy 33-year-old R&B songstress is now engaged to music executive boyfriend Ryan Press.  —  The twosome have been an item since last year.

‘Rescue Me’ singer Fontella Bass dies  —  Bass died at a St. Louis hospice of complications from a heart attack.  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Fontella Bass, a St. Louis-born soul singer who hit the top of the R&B charts with Rescue Me in 1965, has died.  She was 72.

Ashlee Simpson Attempts The Jessica Alba Bikini Booty Pose  —  It's been a long time since I've had Ashlee Simpson up on the site, but since she's attempting the Jessica Alba bikini ass pose here, and I'm kind of the Internet's resident expert on the maneuver, I had to weigh in.

Jessica Simpson's Daughter Maxwell Johnson Bonds With Dad Eric, Aunt Ashlee, Cousin Bronx on Beach in Hawaii: Pictures  —  Aloha, Maxwell!  —  Maxwell Drew Johnson, Jessica Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson's 8-month-old daughter, is making the most of her first family vacation to Hawaii.

Tom Cruise ‘dirty dances’ with Queens native Cynthia Jorge on dream date: report  —  Six months after divorce from Katie Holmes, ‘Jack Reacher’ star spied at NYC dance club  —  First Photo: Cynthia Jorge is reportedly Tom Cruise's new leading lady after a sizzling date at Manhattan's Le Baron.

Taylor Swift — Charges Dropped Against Nashville Intruder  —  Charges Dropped  —  Against Nashville Intruder  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  A man arrested for trespassing on Taylor Swift's Nashville property earlier this month will skate — TMZ has learned all criminal trespassing charges against the man were dropped.

Bachelorette Emily Maynard and John Mayer Exchanging Text Messages  —  Life & Style can exclusively reveal that singer John Mayer has been exchanging text messages with 26-year-old former Bachelorette Emily Maynard.  —  “I'm shocked he'd be talking to Emily, but she is gorgeous,” …

Nathan Followill and Jessie Baylin Welcome Daughter Violet Marlowe  —  Christmas came late for this King!  —  Nathan Followill and his wife Jessie Baylin welcomed daughter Violet Marlowe Followill on Wednesday, Dec. 26 in Nashville, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.