Star Life Talk and Gossip

British singer Elton John has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for a severe respiratory infection, a statement on his website said Thursday.

Lady Gaga’s manager says the pop diva has no plans to tone down her act, even if that prevents her from performing in some countries on her Asian tour.

Islamic hard-liners have threatened violence, saying her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves could corrupt youth. Police initially denied a permit for the “Born This Way Ball” but are now hinting the concert could ahead if the pop diva toned down the show.

Lady Gaga was warned Friday to refrain from nudity, lewd conduct and blasphemy when her Asian tour reaches the Philippines next week, after her controversial act was banned by neighboring Indonesia.

Disco queen Donna Summer, who pioneered the use of electronic sounds in pop music, has died at 63, her family said Thursday