KELLY CLARKSON GETTING HITCHED?: Kelly Clarkson might have to throw her breakup songs out the window. According to Perez Hilton, Brandon Blackstock wants to propose to Kelly soon to get a holiday wedding. A source said, “Kelly’s expecting an engagement ring by late summer and to be wed by year’s end. Sure she wants to look great for Duets, but the driving force behind her weight loss is the holiday nuptials. Kelly has been eating well and exercising like crazy because she wants to look good for Brandon. She loves to tell him that when he pops the question she’ll be at her ideal weight of 120lbs and ready to shop for wedding dresses.”
AMY WINEHOUSE’S EX CHARGED WITH RAPE: Amy Winehouse’s former boyfriend Reg Travisshas reportedly been charged with two counts of rape. According to the Daily Mail, Traviss was arrested in relation to an allegation of rape that may have reportedly taken place between December 2011 and January 2012.
EVA LONGORIA AND EDUARDO CRUZ SPLIT AGAIN: Eva Longoria is single again. Us Weekly reported that the actress has split from Eduardo Cruz — again. The two ended their year-long romance back in March, but briefly reunited in the spring. Now, however, sources close to the couple say they’re done for good.
NO WATER BIRTH FOR KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN: Kourtney Kardashian has abandoned plans for a natural water birth after witnessing one firsthand. TMZ.com reported that the reality star originally wanted to do the water birth because it’s supposed to be a less shocking transition for the baby and usually done without drugs for the mother. However after watching a friend go through it — and scream in pain — Kourtney reportedly opted for a fancy suite at the hospital.
JENNIFER ANISTON FLIES WITH GEORGE CLOONEY: Jennifer Aniston is apparently still tight with her ex-husband’s BFF. TMZ.com reported that Aniston and George Clooney — along with their significant others — were passengers on a private plane that departed from Lugano Airport this week. It’s the first time Aniston and Clooney have been spotted hanging together since she split from Brad Pitt in 2005.
DORIS SINGLETON DIES AT 92: Doris Singleton, the actress best known for playing Lucy and Ricky Ricardo’s neighbor Carolyn Appleby on I Love Lucy died on Tuesday (June 26th) at the age of 92. Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s daughter posted on Facebook, “A day of saying hasta luego to two great ladies, Nora Ephron and Doris Singleton. May they both fly swiftly heavenward and enjoy a blissful rest for jobs well done down here. They were loved and appreciated and will be missed.” Singleton appeared onLucy 10 times between 1953 and 1957 and also appeared on shows throughout her career includingAdventures of Superman, Hogan’s Heroes, My Three Sons, Hazel, The Munsters, The Dick Van Dyke Show, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., The Fugitive, The F.B.I., Marcus Welby, M.D., Phyllis, Days of Our Livesand Dynasty.
DON GRADY DIES AT 68: My Three Sons actor Don Grady died on Wednesday (June 27th) at the age of 68. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that he had been battling cancer. Grady was one of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club, but was best known for playing Robbie Douglas on the My Three Sons from 1960 to 1972. After the show, he embarked on a music career released an album about the baby boomer generation in 2008.