Hook Ups

The couple, who attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, were ferried to Times Square in a Rolls Royce Phantom (natch). But the real exercise in extravagance didn't begin until the words, "Selita will you marry me?" lit up on the giant Jumbotron in the Square. Nothing says "I love you" like a two-story electronic proposal! Cannon then whipped out the hardware (the ring) and sealed the deal!

The happy couple then went to NYC hotspot Butter to celebrate. Cannon surprised his new fiancee by flying in her parents and best friends. Then Nick and Selita left their impromptu engagement party to catch a private plane back to L.A. so Nick could be back at work Tuesday morning.

Rumors had been circulating that the two had been secretly married back in February, apparently, she was waiting for a proper proposal ... and got one!

A TMZ spy spotted Jake and Reese last Friday night driving together on the 101 Freeway in L.A. Coincidentally, it's almost exactly where Brandy got into that fatal car crash, but Reese and Jake had a much better result.

The young Hollywood lovebirds landed at Urth Caffe on Melrose Avenue, and canoodled their way through a lunch on the patio, ignoring photogs and gawking diners.

Ah, young love. *sounds of birdies*

His entourage chilled in the VIP room, sipping Grey Goose and Dom, while JET hosted a Kim K look-alike contest. Sources inside the party tell TMZ that the competition was fierce, but Ray narrowed it down to one lucky lady, who won a chance to star in Ray's next, er, film.

TMZ cameras caught the giddy pair last night on their way out of a romantic dinner at the posh Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills, the first time the couple's been spotted since Houston reportedly kicked him to the curb over his X-rated video exploits with former GF, Kim Kardashian.

The cause for Houston's sudden change of heart is unknown -- maybe she saw the tape!

Richard Gere isn't bothered that a warrant's out for his arrest in India, and he's accusing a "very small right-wing, very conservative" faction in the country for coming after him for his public kissing of an Indian actress. "They do this kind of thing quite often," Gere told Jon Stewart on last night's "Daily Show." "I don't know that anyone has actually gone to jail ... It goes to a reputable court and they throw it out." Yesterday, an Indian judge issued a warrant for Gere's arrest in Jaipur, saying that he had "transgressed all limits of vulgarity" when he smooched Shilpa Shetty at an AIDS benefit.

Wondering what Sean Penn was doing in the middle of the night to visit Eve in an LAPD station house, as TMZ reported exclusively yesterday morning? According to Rush & Molloy, he offered to bail her out – but when he saw that the press was gathering, he hightailed it out, telling Eve, "Let me leave before this becomes something bigger than it is."

The rapper-actress, says a source, was "surprised" to see Penn arrive at the Hollywood division, and when he offered to pay her $30,000 bail, she politely declined. But Penn then got skittish when he noticed that the paparazzi were assembling, though it was too late – TMZ caught him coming out. It's still unclear whether the pair were hanging out earlier in the evening.

The new couple were at Turner's Liquor Store on Sunset Strip, where sources tell TMZ they were making out before going in to shop. The instant Trachtenberg spotted cameras on them, she bolted -- making a mad sprint for Connolly's car and hiding with her head down in the front seat.

The ex-Mr. Spears hung with a bevy of blondish, er, beauties, at the Bare Pool Lounge -- the Mirage's topless sunbathing paradise -- and quickly got their drink on. Um ... just who is watching those kids?!

TMZ has learned that K-Fed and his posse drank a bottle of Jack Daniels, did a round of Patron tequila shots and topped it off with some lemon drop shooters. Everything in moderation! We're told the Fed-Ex party train was the last group to leave the poolside romp, and planned to return for more fun in the sun this weekend! How does he find the time?!

Unlike Britney, if K-Fed has a meltdown, he's already got the shaved head part down!

TMZ spotted the couple -- who were widely rumored to have split -- holding hands outside Mastro's last night. The fantastically curved "Fantastic Four" star hid behind both her man and her purse as boyfriend Cash Warren protected his baby by taking gum out of his mouth and hurling it at photogs. Butch!

Alba looked pleased -- cracking a smile at the paparazzo's expense.

The two have been a rumored item, and TMZ caught them leaving Mastro's steakhouse in Beverly Hills -- just minutes apart -- coincidence? Maybe, but still meaty.

While Omarion wasn't talking, the Barbados bombshell denied the gossip, telling our cameras they're "absolutely not" dating.

Despite the fact they left separately, sources tell TMZ they saw the pair entering the hotel where Rihanna is staying -- together! The singer is reportedly in town recording tracks for her upcoming album.

So who's the mystery guy? It's personal trainer/fitness model/gymnast Ryan Berry. Check out his MySpace page.

TMZ spotted the sometimes volatile couple back on the ins with each other outside of Area, with former beauty queen Moakler drooling all over Barker as he tried to drive his pimped-out orange muscle car.

Shanna's arch rival, and Barker's rumored onetime flame Paris Hilton, was at the same party -- and left just moments after they did. No word yet of any catfights ... this time.

Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson are friends with benefits -- and TMZ has the shots to prove it!

The two have yet to admit that they're dating, with Pete denying it numerous times, saying it'd only happen in a "different universe." Apparently, worlds have collided!

Despite the efforts of several large security guards, Ash and the Fall Out Boy bassist were snapped while liplocked in a Vegas VIP booth last night, bringing the different universe to Earth's front door, which is surprisingly located at JET Nightclub in the Mirage hotel. Someone notify JPL!

Sources say the smooching twosome were cuddling, kissing and flirting before leaving together around 3:30 AM. Teleporting to the alternate universe was unnecessary.

Calls to Ashlee and Pete's reps were not immediately returned.

TMZ cameras caught MTV and possible sex tape star Lauren Conrad in the middle of a hardcore flirting session with "American Idol" stud Chris Richardson outside of Les Deux nightclub Friday night.

Moments before the two met up, LC was spotted solo on her cell phone outside the club, playfully telling whoever was on the other line, "I'm so mad at you right now, hurry up!" Moments later, the Justin Timberlake knock-off arrived, much to the delight of the giddy blonde.

The two were then ushered into Les Deux, bypassing the huge line outside, where more people recognized "The Hills" star than the "Idol" crooner.

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TMZ spotted Simpson and the tatted and eyelinered pop-out-rocker holding hands as they entered Parc on Saturday night in West Hollywood, where the two were reportedly having a pre-Easter make out session.

We don't know if they were acting like bunnies later.

Britney's reported new rehab man, singer Howie Day, isn't exactly the face of a healthy relationship ... if his police record is any indication of what type of support he'll be on Brit's bewigged road to recovery. The duo met at Promises rehab and are now said to be having a spring fling.

Day was arrested in Wisconsin in 2004 for locking a woman in the bathroom of a tour bus after she refused his sexual advances. He pleaded no contest to a charge of disorderly conduct.

A year later, Howie was arrested at Boston's Logan Airport for harrassing flight attendants while on a flight from Dallas and was eventually ordered to one year's probation as part of a plea deal.