Jeff Conaway Dies

Jeff Conaway, most known for his role in the famed series Taxi and his role as “Kenickie” in the film Grease has died to today in an Encino, California Hospital. He was 60.

As we reported last week, Conaway was rushed to the hospital when he was found unconscious from an apparent drug overdose in his home. On Thursday, his family made the decision to take him off life support, as the Doctors had no hope for Jeff’s recovery, stating they were seeing no brain activity. The decision to remove him from life support was delayed for awhile, as his ex-girlfriend Vikki Lizzi took the family to court over the decision. Lizzi was not allowed into the hospital as both her and the actor had restraining orders against one another. However, it was Lizzi who found the actor unconscious in his home.

Unfortunately, the battle with drug addiction got the best of him. He will be missed.

And Your New American Idol Is …

After what constituted a record number of votes (over 122 million to be exact), the 2011 American Idol has been crowned. After a night full of (mostly) entertaining performances and not too many surprises (since we dispelled and confirmed some of the night’s rumors for you in our forum), the crown once worn by Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, David Cook and most recently Lee DeWyze has been handed down to the next most promising talent Nigel Lythgoe and company had to offer … Scotty McCreery.

Scotty wasn’t afraid to show his real emotion after being named victor over finalist Lauren Alaina, as he went around and hugged his closest family and friends before humbly thanking and congratulating the other finalists and this years judges, barely giving himself the opportunity to give an encore of his latest single to drop tomorrow. Not long after, Scotty found himself on the floor balling tears of joy, I’m sure, and expressing a sense of relief at what he’s been able to accomplish this season. Scotty’s first single, “I Love You This Big,” will be available tomorrow on iTunes and possibly on your radios very soon. After a season of what many (unless your name is Ryan Seacrest) will claim to be one of the most anticlimactic in Idol history, season 10 is now in the books and your next champ is waiting to be found. What’d you think of tonight’s finale? Any performances get you tapping your feet? Are you pleased with the next American Idol?

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The Yak Has Your Back!

Here at the Yak, we are ALWAYS thinking of you, and how to make your life easier. Well, we came across this simple little tip today, and thought what the heck, let’s share! Hey, even I had to grab a shoe and try it after watching this. Kinda like after reading that e-mail about how no one can lick their elbow… well you get the picture. Anyway, check this out!

Jeff Conaway (Taxi, Grease) Hospitalized in Coma

Jeff Conaway, once the star of Taxi and Kenicki in Grease, is in a coma following what is being reported as a drug overdose from, they think, pain pills. The actor, 60, was reportedly found unconscious on May 11. He is in critical condition, and they are uncertain about his recovery at this time. The name of the hospital has not been disclosed.

Conaway also participated in “Celebrity Rehab” back in 2008, where he discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Things are looking very bleak for the actor.

The Yak wishes him the best, and hopefully, a speedy recovery.

‘Apprentice’ Will Go On Without Donald With Presidential Run

Should The Donald put in a bid for a 2012 Presidential Run, NBC will replace him in the boardroom of The Apprentice. New NBC Pres Bob Greenblatt said on Sunday following the release of the new fall schedule “If he decides to run for president and is unavailable to do the show, we will bring the show back and there will be somebody else sitting at the head of the boardroom table. Who that is, we’re not going to really entertain, because I’m still hoping well have Donald back in the seat.” Greenblatt also went on to say, “The show will go on in his absence,” Greenblatt added. “If we had to address the issue of who it would be replacing him, we’d have to be confident we have another galvanizing presence. I’m hopeful we don’t have to go there, but if we do, it’s too strong a franchise to not consider that.” As we reported earlier, the next installment of the Celebrity Apprentice is set to premiere midseason in early 2012. In the meantime, we’re down to the final four this season where either John Rich, Marlee Matlin, Lil’ Jon, or Meatloaf will claim victory.

Would you still watch if The Donald isn’t in the boardroom? Who can fire celebrities so eloquently? Let us know what you think below and in our FORUMS!

American Idol Spooky House For Sale!

[singlepic id=455 w=200 h=150 float=left]So who wants an alleged haunted house that the Idol 10 group lived in? Well, for those of you with a large sum of cash on hand (and we all know we just are bursting at the seems with extra change from our last grocery trip) it’s available for a mere $12 Million! Like I said, just forego your Costco or Target trip and you too can have a chance at this once in a lifetime deal!

[singlepic id=452 w=200 h=150 float=right]Built in 2008, the house features 9 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, and is approximately 15000 Sq. ft. on 2.14 acres of land. The home boasts a swimming pool and spa, butler/maid prep Kitchen, Lavish Landscaping, Parking for over 100 cars, dual winding staircases, and of course, ghosts, so say the American Idol troop.

[singlepic id=454 w=200 h=150 float=left]Yeah that’s right, not only do you get this wonderful piece of property where you can throw huge elaborate parties with that extra money you saved offering 11,995,000, but you will also have the opportunity to live with extra special guests that just won’t move on. Oh, and spiders.

As you may recall, the group of this years Idols have reported that the house began being infested with spiders, then lights began to flicker, sheets floated down the hallways on their own, and a hand floated down from the ceiling. This is when they decided to move out, and now, lucky you, you can own it! I mean come on, if you put only 20% down, it would only cost you $48,362 a month! Now that’s affordable!

Let us know below how much you are going to offer! It’s only fair, so others have a shot too.