John Travolta Robert Hegyes Welcome Back Kotter

January 26th, 2012

Robert Hegyes, who played the lovable schemer Juan Epstein on “Welcome Back, Kotter,” has died.

He was 60.

The actor suffered an apparent heart attack at his Metuchen, New Jersey home on Thursday morning.

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John Travolta KFC

October 21st, 2011

John Travolta reportedly got his wings clipped… at a KFC.

The British press says the actor, in England for a Scientology confab, had one of his people call over to one of the chain’s locations to make a reservation for him and his group, but was told he’d have to stand in line at the fast-food restaurant like everyone else.

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John Travolta

September 19th, 2011

John Travolta’s 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL was stolen on Sunday while the actor was inside a Jaguar dealership, police officials confirm to Gossip Cop.

The vintage ride was swiped yesterday in Santa Monica, where Travolta left the Benz alone for 10 minutes a couple of blocks from the Jag dealer.

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July 27th, 2011

Joe Pesci is suing the producers of a movie about the Gotti mob family, alleging they cut down his role and paycheck after using him to attract investors.

The actor filed a lawsuit against Fiore Films, the company behind ‘Gotti: In The Shadow Of My Father,’ for the $3 million he claims to have been originally promised to play John Gotti, Sr.’s friend and enforcer, Angelo Ruggiero.

According to Pesci, who says he gained 30 pounds for the part, he’s now being offered only $1 million and a lesser role.

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May 27th, 2011

Jeff Conaway has died, Gossip Cop confirms.

He was 60 years old.

The ‘Grease’ and “Taxi” star passed away today at Encino Hospital in California at 10:30 a.m. PT.

A rep for Conaway told Gossip Cop the family feels “he’s at peace now.”

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Al Pacino Gotti: Three Generations John Travolta Lindsay Lohan Marc Fiore

May 10th, 2011

Al Pacino has joined John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Lindsay Lohan in ‘Gotti: Three Generations.’

The Godfather himself will portray longtime Mafia consigliere Neil Dellacroce in the film.

“Dellacroce’s the person who kind of brings John Gotti up through the ranks,” explains producer Marc Fiore.

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May 4th, 2011

Kelly Preston will join real-life husband John Travolta as his on-screen wife in ‘Gotti: Three Generations.’

She will play Victoria Gotti, married to Travolta’s John Gotti, Sr.

Fiore Films has confirmed the news.

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April 19th, 2011

Kirstie Alley was in need of some help after two straight weeks of mishaps on “Dancing with the Stars,” so she called in the “Dance Doctor” – her good friend John Travolta.

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