Welcome to The Hollywood Gossip’s Week in Review, where we take a look back on the last seven days in entertainment news, celebrity gossip, news and rumors.
Some of the highlights from May 1-7 include …
- NFL great Lawrence Taylor was arrested for rape. The accuser, who is only 16, allegedly told him she was 19, and was assaulted by her pimp (also arrested).
- It looks like is a Kendra Wilkinson sex tape out there. It may or may not be one of many, but it will definitely be exploited as fodder on her reality TV show.
- Jason Pfeiffer, a gay man of intermediate age, said he was dating Michael Jackson up until the singer died. His former boss, Dr. Arnold Klein, backs him up.
- David Boreanaz admitted cheating on his wife with a woman he says is trying to extort him. This is not Rachel Uchitel, who he also cheated with last year.
- A cheating scandal involving Barack Obama and Vera Baker was alleged. She denies this and nothing came of it, but after Rielle Hunter, you never know.
The alleged Barack Obama mistress … and Michael Jackson manstress.
- Britney Spears supposedly isn’t allowed to be alone with her kids.
- Country star Chely Wright announced publicly that she is gay.
- Lindsay Lohan won’t go to rehab, but may go to jail shortly.
- Justin Bieber is not smart. His fans may kill Kim Kardashian.
- Miley Cyrus can’t be tamed – the transformation is complete.
- Bristol Palin takes care of her kid. Being a parent is real hard!
- Bret Michaels is feeling better, and grateful for Kristi Gibson.
Chely Wright’s coming out as a lesbian surprised many.
- American Idol bid farewell to Aaron Kelly, leaving just four finalists in the competition. Lady Gaga performed on the show but was pissed by Fox’s editing.
- Speaking of Gaga: “Telephone” may have been recorded by Britney first; X-tina may be ganking her style (or vice versa); She does not have an amputated leg.
- Pamela Anderson was voted off Dancing with the Stars. A minor controversy erupted when Elisabeth Hasselbeck suggested Erin Andrews tone it down.
- Elin Woods was spotted jogging in Sweden without her wedding ring, sparking more divorce rumors. Meanwhile, new reports say Tiger had 121 mistresses.
The end is near, if not already here, for Charlie and Brooke.
- Couple news: Jessica Simpson and Jeremy Renner may be dating; Joanna Krupa is engaged to Romain Zago; Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller are done.
- Baby news: Hilarie Burton and Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a son; Morty Coyle knocked up Jodie Sweetin; Eric Dane’s cute daughter made her debut.
- Birthday boys and girls: Levi Johnston, Christina Hendricks, Brooke Hogan, Erin Andrews, Chris Brown, George Clooney and our very own Hilton Hater!
- R.I.P.: Lynn Redgrave.
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