Hollywood Headlines: a crazy week in review

Barbadian singer Rihanna dropped the laundry once again, this time for W Magazine. Is the 21-year old getting overexposed? Or, should she flaunt what she’s got? Ministry of Gossip adds its two cents here.  (Friedemann Vogel / Getty Images)

Simon Cowell is leaving “American Idol” but he’s not leaving our shores. Simon will be back next year in “X Factor,” a U.S. version of his already big UK hit where he’ll judge performances by the general public. At least he won’t be stretching his own talents.  (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Michael Buble has popped the question to his now-fiance Luisana Lopilato. Lusiana is a 22-year-old Argentinian actress met Michael after one of his concerts in Buenos Aires -- and she obviously knows the English for “yes.” Ministry of Gossip’s got the scoop.  (Joerg Koch / Getty Images)

The man behind “American Idol,” Simon Fuller, has plans to leave 19 Entertainment and start his own company. Interested in the details of the deal? Go here.  (Danny Moloshok / Associated Press)

George Clooney and MTV teamed up -- telethon-style -- to help out the victims of the Haitian earthquake. Clooney hosted a January fundraiser that included a star-studded lineup. For the plethora of celebs who’ve been speaking up about relief efforts via Twitter, this was a chance for them to put their money where their tweets were.  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

One of the titans of 1970s R&B, Teddy Pendergrass died this week at the age of 59 in his home city of Philadelphia. Paralyzed by a car crash in 1982, the iconic soul singer had been suffering from colon cancer and was dealing with a difficult recovery from surgery. For the Times obituary, go here More remembrances can be found here.  (Robert Durell / Los Angeles Times)