DAVE NAVARRO Dismisses Rumors Of SUPERNOVA 'Conspiracy'

"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro has dismissed rumors that the winner of the reality talent competition has already been selected.

Several online sources reported earlier today that veteran Hollywood gossip columnist Janet Charlton has revealed the winner's name on her web site. Although the show is live and the winner won't be officially announced until September 13, Charlton claims to have inside information on who will ultimately be named the new lead singer for the band SUPERNOVA.

The series follows the search for a vocalist to join the new band, formed by MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and one-time GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke. Charlton says the band had the most clout when it came choosing the winner in the competition because they will have to go on the road with them.

She claims contestant Lukas Rossi was selected because band members thought he would be the best fit and, barring any unforeseen events, he will be named the winner in the series finale next month.

In a posting on his web site, Navarro wrote, "Damn there are some funny rumors around regarding the show. First of all, I don't know who Janet Charlton is, but I do know who she isn't. She aint no Perez Hilton, that's for sure. At least with Perez, you get humor and the rumors are at least based in SOME fact. He leaves it up to the reader to do the dance between the two. As for Janet, she just kind of sees what sticks.

"Well, with 'Rock Star', she doesn't have a clue as to what she is talking about. If she has an inside source... Name it! Come on! I dare you! Name it!

"If you don't know what I am talking about... She has claimed that she knows who the winner is. Trust me... Nobody knows until it's over. In fact, if there is one thing I CAN share, it's that SUPERNOVA has yet to be on the same page with each other in terms of favorites and they are waiting to see if their ideas line up in the coming weeks based on the remaining performances. Very diplomatic and democratic style. As for the stuff about Storm being edged out through our comments... That is just stupid. Don't forget that no matter what happens, the band can throw out whoever they want for whatever reason they want. They can also save whoever they want. Hell, they don't even need reasons! It is true that the public vote shifts the game in a huge way and that SUPERNOVA considers the results every week, but there is no reason for a conspiracy! Why would anyone try to conspire something that they ultimately control anyway? Just doesn't make sense. These guys are busy writing and rehearsing, not to mention that Tommy is still doing CRÜE stuff on our days off. They don't have time to come up with a 'master plan.'

"The remaining six are all good and tomorrow's elimination is bound to be heart-breaking for some! Each singer has a pretty solid fan base at this point. Tonight is the night, if ever there was one, to VOTE!!!"