A Bahamas judge dismissed charges against the two people accused of attempting to extort $25 million from John Travolta after the actor decided he didn’t want to confront the torment of a new trial connected to his son’s death on the island. “The Travolta family said this matter has caused them unbelievable stress and pain and they wish to put this whole thing behind them,” prosecutor Neil Braithwaite told the court as he submitted a motion to drop the case. The last trial in October was declared a mistrial.

She’s officially out! Even though rumors were already swirling that Kara DioGuardi was leaving “American Idol,” the judge herself has confirmed it. “I felt like I won the lottery when I joined ‘American Idol’ two years ago, but I fell like now is the best time to leave ‘Idol,’” she stated Friday. “I am very proud to have been associated with ‘American Idol’ – it has truly been an amazing experience.” That leaves only Randy Jackson as the last original judge standing…or sitting at the table. She may be a great songwriter, but she was pretty annoying. No one tuned in just to watch her.

Kanye West is still feeling bad about his Taylor Swift/MTV Video Music Awards mishap last year. “I’m sorry Taylor,” he Tweeted Saturday. “She had nothing to do with my issues with award shows. She had no idea what hit her. She’s justa lil girl with dreams like the rest of us.” He even added, “I wrote a song for Taylor Swift that’s so beautiful and I want her to have it. If she won’t take it then I’ll perform it for her.”

“Twilight” star Taylor Lautner settled his lawsuit against a California RV dealership, which failed to deliver his $300,000 trailer on time for a movie shoot. McMahon’s RV agreed to pay $40,000 to the actor, reports Us Weekly. His lawyer, Robert Barta, said the funds will be donated to the Lollipop Theatre Network, a children’s charity the actor supports.

Wrestling legend and reality star Hulk Hogan was taken to the hospital for “excruciating back pain,” reports TMZ. Sources say he had been experiencing discomfort the past few days and arose yesterday unable to get out of bed. His girlfriend called the ambulance, which took him to a local hospital where he is being tested.

The longest-reigning president of ABC News is stepping down. David Westin, who had more than 13 tumultuous years on the job and oversaw the recent layoff of 25% of employees, told his staffers yesterday that he is resigning and will leave by the end of the year. “I’ve always admired those few who know when it’s time to move on,” he wrote in a memo. “This is the right time for me.”

“It’s ridiculous,” Kourtney Kardashian scoffed Saturday in Las Vegas while discussing with People the rumors about her and beau Scott Disick splitting up. “We’ve been working on our relationship and we’re doing the best we can,” she commented, adding, “I think [counseling] is really important and we always love going and feel so much better after. I think everyone should go.” Um, maybe you just need a better guy!

George Clooney’s hitman saga “The American” debuted in first place at the box office, striking up $16.4 million over the long weekend. The 20^th Century Fox revenge film, “Machete” and Sony’s heist thriller “Takers” were closely ranked next, as “Machete” led with $14 million and “Takers” had $13.5 million, but that could change with final numbers expected today. “The Last Exorcism” earned $8.8 million to fall into fourth place, and Drew Barrymore’s romance “Going the Distance” rounded out the top five with $8.6 million.

‘Hope you had a wonderful long weekend and found time to relax! Enjoy the unofficial start to the week!

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