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BREAKING NEWS: Donna Summer Dead at 63! Queen of Disco Succumbs to Lung Cancer!


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Such shocking and terrible news to report this morning. Legendary R&B and Disco icon and singer, Donna Summer has died at age 63! Summer passed away this morning in Florida, due to her battle with lung cancer.
According to TMZ.com, “Summer reportedly contracted the cancer from inhaling toxic particles inhaled during the 9/11 attacks! Sources close to Summer told TMZ, the singer was trying to keep the extent of her illness under wraps. We spoke to someone who was with Summer a couple of weeks ago … who says she didn’t seem too bad. In fact, we’re told she was focused on trying to finish up an album she had been working on. ”
Following her death, the singer’s family released this statement, that they “are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can’t express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time.”
Summer was a 5-time Grammy winner who shot to super stardom in the ’70s with iconic hits like Last Dance, Hot Stuff and Bad Girls. Donna Summer had been living in Englewood, Fla., with her husband Bruce Sudano of the Brooklyn Dreams, and they have two daughters, Brooklyn and Amanda, and Summer has a daugher, Mimi, from a previous marriage.
One of the truly great singers of our time, it is a heartbreaking loss! From She Work’s Hard for the Money, Love to Love You Baby, MacArthur Park and On The Radio, there were so many smash hits for Summer. Which was your favorite? How do you feel about the loss of Donna Summer on the heels of losing Whitney Houston? Let us know your thoughts!
I will never forgot you and I dancing to “MacArthur Park”. Ever! One of the best memories of my entire life!
I loved her music, Beautiful voice, R.I.P Donna Summer.
Read my comments BELOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please REPLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was shocked when I read Breaking News from Yahoo.com right before I go to work about 1am my time, I never ever forget this true icon legend and we all love Donna.. make room for Donna,Whitney. 🙂
RIP Ms. Summer the Queen of Disco!!!!
I especially loved the late 1970s duet between Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand–Enough Is Enough, No More Tears!
Rest In Peace & Sing With The Angels, Dear Donna!
sorry to hear this… lost track of her but hearing her name brings up memories of college and later my little niece would be wiggling to the beat of her favorite music “donasuma”. Another niece years later played Last
Dance at the end of her reception. Her music will always remind me of good times. Read her life history today as soon as I heard she died. Lots about her I didn’t know – especially the musicals and living in Germany… very interesting. Thank you Donna! loved the music!
So sad to see another music legend pass! Will have to play some Donna Summer on Youtube and Itunes!
Wow! God Bless Donna Summer. RIP. The first thing that came to mind… was when i lived in Hawaii… and “Last Dance”… was the last song… that “Hula’s” played…. ie: about 1:45 a.m… She danced. We danced. Who hasn’t sung her songs. two songs that really mean something to me… “Love is in control” & “I remember Yesturday”. Take care. She figured prominently in the music industry… What a STAR.
Such a huge loss, who will ever forget Last Dance?
I Loved Donna Summer… Going to the Disco’s in the late 70’s hearing a lot of her songs………………She was THE BEST at that time…She had one hit after another!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw Donna Summer in person at Caesar’s Palace in Atlantic City N J. in the 90’s as I remember………..She even sounded better in person…She had her sister, her husband, & her two daughter’s on stage with her………..She said feel free to dance in the isles & I got up & danced in the Isles…..I had a aewsome time…I will nevver forget it…………………..I have four of her cd’s.. I played some of them today..My friend called me and told me the sad news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPRING AFFAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucky you, I love her music I have 2 of her cd’s, sounds like you had a very good time, I would have loved to see her.
MACARTHUR PARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She was the best in my book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear about her passing. I danced to many of her songs in the day. RIP
That Bad Girls album was so hot!! Rest in peace.
I have the movie ” Thank God It’s Friday’!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s not a great movie but, it’s the music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All great songs of the late 70’s……….And Donna Summer is in it Singing at the end of the movie “LAST DANCE”. Other songs Brick House sung by Lionel Richie, etc………………………………………………………She was THE QUEEN OF DISCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dancing to her music in the disco’s in N.J. In the late to mid 70’s…..Wearing those danskin bodysuits……………………………………..The dresses with the slits…..And the hair do’s..I wore my hair short. My style was called the wedge cut…Styled & dried in 10 minutes…………………………………………………………The Soap Factory in Jersey had four separate rooms…Cost 3.00 & you got a free ticket to get a free drink…Liked the clothes hair styles & make-up…………………………………And so many other clubs.. Even went to N.Y. clubs too……………………Did anyone do these things?????????? I enjoyed it…………………………Last dance, last chance for love… Great D. Summer song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!And so many more………………….She will be missed……….
Today I was playing Donna Summer cd’s in my car. While doing some erands…I was singing & also felt like dancing but I was driving…..Great dancing music…………….
She was HOT STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donna Summer music was played the most…And then there weere The Bee Gees(Stayin Alive)……………………………………………………………………………………..
Days Of Our Lives
Jen Lilley on Days of our Lives’ Theresa Recast Decision: “It’s a Little Befuddling, But I Still Am Really Grateful That I Got to Go Back.”

Now that the word is out that Days of our Lives star, Emily O’Brien, will be taking over the role of Theresa Donovan from Jen Lilley, fans of the Peacock streaming soap opera are wondering just how the show plans to unveil O’Brien as the recast Theresa, and how she will exit her current role as Gwen.
Meanwhile, Jen Lilley, who had appeared on DAYS as Theresa on and off since 2013, has been speaking to media outlets about what went down behind the scenes in the turn of events that led her part to be recast midstream of her most recent story arc.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Lilley shared that she was under the impression that DAYS was going to fit 12 weeks of episodes into the 4 weeks she gave the show for her availability to be back at the soap opera. Jen wanted to return to film scenes relating to the memorial service of Victor Kiriakis, because of her close bond with the late, John Aniston.

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Jen noted that she went to then co-executive producer, Albert Alarr, and asked why she received less scripts than expected. That is when she learned someone else was going to be taking over the role. She asked, “You told me Theresa’s going to do X, Y, and Z, but I just got the schedule for Monday, and it’s only this one script. Is Theresa still going to do that?”
Lilley says that Alarr responded with, “Theresa’s still going to do all of that. It’s just we’re going to go ahead and do it with another actress.’ That’s how I found out.”
It was at that time, according to Lilley, she asked who would be replacing her and learned it was DAYS cast member, Emily O’Brien. Alarr informed her it would be Emily moving over from her role as Gwen Rizczech. Jen shared she was further confused because they wanted Theresa to be blonde and Emily is a brunette. That was addressed, when she learned O’Brien would be donning a blonde wig for the part.

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In wrapping up her time on DAYS, Jen said, “I think Emily drew the shortest straw, honestly. I was like, ‘That is the worst thing you could possibly do to a recast is be like, we’re going to wig you and make you just walk through fire for eight weeks.’ I don’t know whether it was a budgetary thing or a scheduling thing where they just couldn’t work the schedule out so everybody could do it. I don’t know their reasoning. It’s a little befuddling, but I still am really grateful that I got to go back.”
Now it remains to be seen, just how long O’Brien will play Gwen. Is it for the short planned arc of Theresa? Will it be longer? Will Lilley be back? All we can say is, play close attention to the Friday, October 6th and Monday, October 9th episodes of Days of our Lives.
What do you think about the sentiments shared by Lilley on recasting Theresa with Emily O’Brien? Comment below.
Breaking News
The Kelly Clarkson Show Sets Season 5 Premiere Date

Another talk show is on its way back and finally set to kick off its fifth season. The Daytime Emmy Award-winning Kelly Clarkson Show will return on Monday October 16th.
Clarkson’s talker becomes the latest to return following the resolutions of the writers strike. In order, Sherri returned in September, with The Jennifer Hudson Show back on October 2nd and the highly-anticipated season debut of CBS’ The Talk, this coming Monday October 9th.
In an update, The Drew Barrymore Show is also returning on the same date as Clarkson on October 16th. The premiere was just revealed. As of earlier on Wednesday, Barrymore had not announced a season debut date, following the massive pushback she received for her original stance to restart production ahead of the ending of the writers strike.

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Season 5 of The Kelly Clarkson Show makes its debut in New York City after four seasons in Los Angeles.
The series will start-up taping on October 10th from NBC Studios, shooting in 30 Rock in Studio 6A, which is the former home to Late Night which featured multiple hosts over the years including: David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon.
In a statement, Kelly shared on the new season: “I’m so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock. There is such a unique energy and creative spirit that comes with filming in New York City. Y’all ready?”

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Alex Duda, the talk show’s executive producer, teased: “We can’t wait to welcome a vibrant audience to join us in studio. There will be lots of surprises and plenty of giveaways. Kellyoke fans can expect to see Kelly and her band perform impromptu duets with our 30 Rock neighbors and talent from Broadway, plus more Songs & Stories episodes with artists such as P!nk, Garth Brooks and Chris Martin. We’ll also do our signature Good Neighbor segment, highlighting everyday people doing extraordinary things in their communities.”
Check out the season 5 premiere promo for Kelly’s new season below.
Now let us know, are you happy that all-new episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show are on the way? Intrigued that the show is coming your way via the Big Apple instead of Los Angeles? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Dancing with the Stars
DANCING WITH THE STARS: Artem Chigvintsev Out with COVID, Charity Lawson to Partner with Ezra Sousa

It’s just the second episode of the season, and Covid strikes again! On tonight’s all-new Dancing with the Stars (8 pm ET, ABC), The Bachelorette‘s Charity Lawson will team with substitute dance troupe partner, Ezra Sousa.
Lawson’s full-time dance pro, Artem Chigvintsev, is out this week due to Covid. Coming into tonight’s competition, Charity and Artem were at the top of the leaderboard after night one of the competition, scoring 22 out of 30.
On the show’s official Instagram account, they shared: “Artem will not be dancing tonight due to COVID. Wishing him a quick recovery! ❤️ Charity will perform with Ezra for #LatinNight. #DWTS”
Since the outbreaks of Covid-19, Dancing with the Stars had been hard hit with cases revealed both during the 2021 and 2022 season.
Former Dancing with the Stars pro standout, Cheryl Burke, and her then celebrity partner Cody Rigsby, had both tested positive and even had to perform one of their numbers via zoom and from separate locations to remain in the competition.
Artem is married to former WWE wrestler and diva, Nikki Bella. However, both Nikki and her sister Brie, are know going under the last name of Garcia.

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The dance pro and Garcia first met when they were paired together during season 25 and the 2017 season of Dancing with the Stars. They later went on to marry in 2022.
So, what do you think of Charity’s chances to remain atop of the leaderboard on tonight’s Dancing with the Stars with Artem out and Ezra standing in for him? Comment below.
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