Britney Spears used to be a "pretty cool chick" but isn't "that way anymore." The 26-year-old singer - who speaks about her comeback following her public breakdown earlier this year in new TV documentary "Britney: For the Record" - thinks she has lost a lot of the personality which shot her to fame in the first place.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly reached a divorce settlement. The pair are scheduled to have a hearing at the London High Court's Family Division Friday morning, but are not expected to appear.

Leona Lewis says she gets "very lonely." British singing sensation Leona - who reached number one in the U.K. and U.S. singles charts with her second single "Bleeding Love" - says despite her newfound celebrity status, she still feels isolated.

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz welcomed their first child together into the world Thursday evening.

Dubai's Sheikha Hessa reportedly upset Akon when she replaced him as the headline act at her recent birthday party.

U.K. girl group The Pussycat Dolls have launched an exclusive underwear range on London's Oxford Street. The launch conveniently coincides with their latest U.K. stadium tour.

Dido wants to put her singing career on hold to become a drummer. The "White Flag" singer hopes to swap her microphone for drumsticks after playing the percussion instrument on her new album Safe Trip Home.

Pop singer Rihanna is the new face of Gucci's "Tattoo Heart Collection," for its latest television handbag ad. The campaign, which will go on from November 19, 2008 to January 31, 2009, shows Rihanna swinging the bag while running.

Britney Spears says dancing is her therapy. The "Womanizer" singer, who suffered a public meltdown and was hospitalized twice earlier this year, has revealed throwing herself into work helped get her life back on track.

Beyonce Knowles is learning to cook for Thanksgiving. The "If I Was a Boy" singer, who is married to hip-hop star Jay-Z, hopes to improve her culinary skills in time to spend the holiday with her family.

Noel Gallagher saved a dog from being kidnapped.

Miley Cyrus is going to "smack" the person who claimed she had died. The "Hannah Montana" star - who was reported to have passed away over the weekend after being hit by a drunk driver - is furious that someone posted the hoax video on her YouTube page.