Michael Phelps -- I'M ENGAGED ... To Ex-Beauty Queen

I'M ENGAGED

... To Ex-Beauty Queen

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Michael Phelps is officially out of the dating pool ... the swimming legend announced he's engaged to former Miss California Nicole Johnson.

29-year-old Phelps has been off-and-on and on-and-off with Johnson for years ... but they've super on for the past couple of months (ever since Phelps got out of rehab following his DUI) ... and last night, Phelps revealed that he finally popped the question.

Phelps made the announcement on Instagram -- posting a pic of the two frolicking in the snow ... gigantic ring to camera of course.

Don't worry ladies ... Ryan Lochte's still available.

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'Jane the Virgin' Star Gina Rodriguez -- Mayweather Ticket Prices Are Insane!!!

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With cheap tickets going for around $4,000-a-pop, even the rich and famous are thinking twice about going to the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight ... including "Jane the Virgin" star Gina Rodriguez.

Besides the fact it's going to be the biggest "who's who" event of the year, Gina also happens to be a huge boxing fan ... and her father was a famous boxing referee (who worked the last Pacquiao fight).

But when we saw Gina out yesterday, she told us it's just too rich for her blood ... and with dad having retired, she doesn't even have the hookup anymore!!

FYI -- some experts believe ringside seats to the fight could go for anywhere from $50k to $100k on the secondary market.

... and that doesn't even include a hotel room -- which are already selling out like crazy!!!

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Calvin Harris -- Lawyer Threatens Suit Over Nude Pics and Video

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Calvin Harris has lawyered up over nude pics of him that are being shopped in the porn and media worlds ... and anyone who dares to post them will see Calvin in court ... fully clothed.

Harris -- who is a wildly popular DJ and the new face/body for Armani underwear -- apparently had a penchant for taking nude pics and videos and sending them to several women. He not only bares all, but proudly mugs for the camera.

We passed on the pics but we can say, he's ripped and, well, Big Sean's got nothing on him .

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Kardashian Family -- Sayonara Bruce

EXCLUSIVE

The Kardashians are driving a wedge between themselves and Bruce Jenner , and we've learned the upcoming season of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is a virtual farewell to the patriarch.

Sources connected with the production tell TMZ ... there's a scene in the show where the girls discuss how Bruce is such an infrequent visitor, "Bruce and the boys are almost completely out of the picture."

One of the girls says, "Maybe it's time to admit to themselves that they're barely even enough of a family anymore to go on vacation [with us]."

At one point Kim says, "Things are only going to get more difficult and complicated," referring to Bruce's sex change .

And during the episode, Scott Disick rails on Bruce, saying when they were dune buggying in Pismo Beach, Bruce "got on his high horse on how to be the world's best dad." Scott says he got really annoyed and said to Kourtney , "I wonder what Brody would have to say about that" -- obviously referring to the fact that Bruce was largely absent while Brody grew up.

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Jack Nicholson -- I'll Sell You My Lakers Tix ... I'm Sorta Over It

I'll Sell You My Lakers Tix

... I'm Sorta Over It

EXCLUSIVE

Lookin' for some insane courtside seats to the Lakers game?

Jack Nicholson tells TMZ Sports he's willing to sell you his for face value ... since he's not as motivated to go the Staples Center as he used to be.

It's actually pretty sad ... Nicholson -- who's been a staple at the Lakers games for decades -- was leaving Madeo in Beverly Hills when he told us he's just not as into the Lake Show as he used to be.

We're guessing the team's abysmal record has a lot to do with it.

The good news? You could sit right next to stars like Leo DiCaprio and Mark Wahlberg ... that is, if they even feel like showing up these days.

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Cody Simpson -- I Got Your Crash Pad Right Here, Gigi Hadid!

EXCLUSIVE

Cody Simpson ain't your average struggling 18-year-old ... the singer just scored his own townhome in the middle of West Hollywood -- and no one's happier than his smoking hot GF Gigi Hadid.

Our real estate sources tell us the Aussie pop star laid down $1.18 million for a 2 bedroom, 3 bath unit. It's got just over 1,600 sq. ft. ... a ton of space for a teenager striking out on his own.

Cody's also getting some sick city views from his FOUR outdoor patios and rooftop deck -- and best of all ... he can share that with modeling's 'it' girl, Gigi.

The pad is a major bonus for Hadid ... who now gets a place to crash near all the action in Hollywood -- instead of trekking out to her parent's Malibu mansion.

Congrats, Cody! Mostly on landing Gigi ... but the crib's cool too.

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