Celebrity Scoops…updated

photo by Harry Wad
The music world and fans are mourning the loss of the Queen of Disco. Donna Summer passed away yesterday in Florida. Her family did not disclose her cause of death and released a statement saying they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.” Summer, best known for hits such as “Last Dance” and “Love to Love You Baby,” was 63-years-old.
Fan favorite Joshua Ledet was voted out on “American Idol” last night setting up a final duel between Jessica Sanchez and Philip Philips next week. The 20-year-old from Louisiana had twice before been in the bottom three before saying goodbye last night. Philips made it through never finding himself in danger while Sanchez avoided the bottom, except the week she actually was voted out but saved by the judges. J-Lo loved Josh…she must be crushed!!! Come to think of it – we are too!
The second male masseuse who had been suing John Travolta claiming sexual battery has dismissed his suit, just days after the first accuser also dropped his claims. However, the news is not all good for Travolta as both accusers have fired their original attorney and have instead signed with celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred, who says she will talk to her clients about possibly refilling in a different court. Oh dear! Johnny boy may need to break out the wallet for this one!
Meanwhile, a new accused has come forward with claims against Travolta. The former fiancée of Jeff Conaway claims the actor ended his friendship with Travolta after he awoke to find John giving him oral sex. Vikki Lizzi made the allegation to the National Enquirer. She says Conaway had made the claim in a 2006 note he wrote before an unsuccessful suicide attempt. This is just getting gross!!!
Police have officially charged a man accused of stalking Mila Kunis. Stuart Lynn Dunn was arrested earlier this month outside a gym when the star was working out. He’d previously been arrested on charges he broke into vacant condo owned by Mila, causing a judge to issue a restraining order against Dunn. Creep!!!
“Hit List” star Joey Lawrence has decided to take it all off. The 36-year-old has agreed to join the cast of Chippendales for a three week run this summer in Las Vegas. He’ll sing, dance and host shows for the male exotic dance troupe. “I found out that guys like Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem have also done stuff like this and being the fearless guy that I am, I said yes.”Woo-hoo!!!
Meanwhile, another star announced she’ll be shedding her clothes once again in the pages of Playboy. Jenny McCarthy says she’ll be on the cover and shoot a nude pictorial for the July/August double issue. The 39-year-old first graced the pages of the men’s magazine in 1993 and was named Playmate of the Year later that year. If you still got it, you might as well flaunt it!!!
We now know who will be joining Tyra Banks on the next cycle of “America’s Next Top Model.” “Welcome the fab Johnny Wujek & fine Rob Evans to the CW’s ANTM!” tweeted Tyra about the new hires. Wujek, a stylist for Katy Perry, is set to be a creative consultant while Evan joins Tyra and Kelly Cutrone as the third permanent judge, according to US Weekly. Meanwhile, it was announce that fan votes will be part of the show for the first time. Love the cool fan vote twist!
Plenty of contenders are hoping to best the record-breaking “Avengers” for the top spot at the box office this weekend. One is “Battleship” staring Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson and Rihanna. The film, which has already made $170 million overseas, is loosely based on the board game and is about a fleet of ships forced to battle with a mysterious enemy – oh, and it’s pretty awesome – AND RiRi demonstrates she can hold her own when it comes to acting. There’s also “What to Expect While You’re Expecting” about five couples becoming parents. The movie features Cameron Diaz, Matthew Morrison, J. Todd Smith and Dennis Quaid. Another choice is “The Dictator” with Sacha Baron Cohen as a dictator who must go undercover to prevent democracy from spreading to his homeland. Anna Faris, John C. Reilly, Ben Kingsley also star in this one.
Have a super weekend!

































