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Rihanna returns to red carpet in N.Y.

NEW YORK (AP) " Rihanna is back " on the red carpet, at least. The pop singer arrived Monday at the annual Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum gala in New York. It was her first such appearance since then-boyfriend Chris Brown allegedly beat her in February.

Rihanna arrived in black " including both the SUV and her Dolce and Gabbana suit and bow tie. She was the last celebrity to walk the carpet and did not speak with press. "Vogue" editor Anna Wintour once again hosted the gala, which this year served as the kickoff to "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" exhibit. Kate Moss co-chaired the event with Justin Timberlake.

Meg White to wed later this year

DETROIT (AP) " A publicist for The White Stripes says drummer Meg White is engaged to musician Jackson Smith, the son of punk singer Patti Smith and late MC5 guitarist Fred "Sonic" Smith.

Publicist Chloe Walsh says the couple will wed this year, but couldn't confirm other details.

The White Stripes got their start in Detroit, and are fronted by Jack White, who lives in Nashville, Tenn. Though Meg and Jack White have claimed to be siblings, court records have suggested they were married for four years before divorcing in 2000.

Cook puts off show over brother's death

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) " "American Idol" winner David Cook has postponed an Ohio concert because of the death of his older brother.

On his Web site, Cook promises fans he'll do everything possible to reschedule the show at Owens Community College outside Toledo that had been planned for today.

The visitation is that day for the singer's 37-year-old brother, Indiana attorney Adam Cook, who died Saturday after a more than decade-long fight with brain cancer.