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1:55 PM ET, December 20, 2011

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International Rockstar Legend Jon Bon Jovi dead again at 49  —  Rockstar Jon Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongiovi, Jr) was pronounced dead today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Empress Hotel, city and law enforcement of Asbury Park, NJ sources told The Times after World Christmas Tour concert on
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Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Bon Jovi Tweets Photo Proving He's Not Dead  —  The Internet went into a frenzy Monday after a false report declared that the singer-turned-actor, who is on the big screen in “New Year's Eve,” had suffered cardiac arrest and stopped breathing.  —  Jon Bon Jovi isn't dead after all.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Celeb Gossip …
Daniel Jacobson / Gossip Cop:
Jon Bon Jovi Victim of Death Hoax
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and Pop2it
Frank Quirarte / ESPN:
Gerard Butler suffers Mav's hold-down  —  Gerard Butler enroute to Stanford Med Center after a two-wave hold down at Maverick's.  —  On a day reminiscent of last January when Jacob Trette, a rookie big-wave surfer, nearly lost his life out at Maverick's, the infamous Northern California break …
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Liz Raftery / People.com:
Gerard Butler Rescued After Surfing Accident  —  Gerard Butler was pulled underwater and dragged over a rocky reef Sunday by a large set of waves while he was filming the surfing movie Of Men and Mavericks in Northern California.  —  The actor, 42, was taken to Stanford Medical Center dazed …
Associated Press:
Gerard Butler rescued at big-wave surfing spot
Discussion: X17 Online and Celebuzz
The Huffington Post:   Gerard Butler Hospitalized For Surfing Injury On ‘Of Men And Mavericks,’ Released
Dahvi Shira / People.com:
Hugh Hefner Had ‘Mixed Emotions’ About Lindsay Lohan Doing Playboy  —  Hugh Hefner believes Lindsay Lohan's Marilyn Monroe-themed Playboy pictorial will be a keepsake - but the media mogul admits he initially had doubts about featuring the embattled actress on its cover.
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The Superficial:
Justin Bieber Won't Stop Going To The Playboy Mansion  —  Somehow I missed that Justin Bieber's dad took him to the Playboy Mansion for his 17th birthday which is surprisingly awesome for a dad who also made him get a Jesus tattoo.  At any rate, apparently Justin just shows up all the time because his life is the plot of Porky's now.
Discussion: Hollywood Life
Kirstin Benson / Hollywood Life:
Justin Bieber Spending Lots Of Time At The Playboy Mansion — Should Selena Be Worried?
Discussion: The Blemish and AOL Music Blog
Daily Mail:
Click to rate Rating (0)  —  Dermot was wooden in the first season here on UK, so maybe they should give Steve another year and if I was Steve I would watch Tom Bergeron who hosts Dancing woth the stars, he is very relaxed and friendly he could learn a lot from him.
Discussion: TVgasm
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
Report: Steve Jones Leaving ‘The X Factor’  —  This will not come as a shock to anyone, but the Daily Mirror is reporting that the contract of The X Factor host Steve Jones will not be renewed for next season.  Veteran British presenter Jones was a complete unknown to American TV audience …
Paul Chi / People.com:
Tom Cruise: ‘Every Day I Fall More in Love’ with Katie Holmes  —  The parties just don't stop for Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes this holiday season.  The couple celebrated their five-year anniversary last month and her 33rd birthday on Dec. 18.  —  “Every day I fall more in love with her,” …
Discussion: Dlisted, PopSugar and Hollywood Life
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Rebecca Macatee / Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Britney Spears' Ex-Husband Jason Alexander Slams Engagement to Jason Trawick  —  Is someone bitter?  —  For 55 hours back in 2004, Britney Spears was married to Jason Alexander.  The childhood pals said “I do” on a whim at The Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas …
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Ariana Finlayson / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears' Engagement Ring: How Much It Costs
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jessica Lange & Sam Shepard Have Separated  —  Actress Jessica Lange and her longtime partner, playwright and actor Sam Shepard, ended their relationship almost two years ago, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.  —  The couple, who have been together since 1982, have two children, Hannah and Samuel, together.
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David Archuleta to Serve Two-Year Mormon Mission  —  Former American Idol contestant David Archuleta has decided to put his music career on hold for two years so he can serve a full-time mission for the Mormon church.  —  The 20-year-old singer made the announcement Monday night during …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
'American Idol's' David Archuleta Puts Music On Hold for Two-Year Mormon Mission (Video)
Discussion: Crushable and AOL Music Blog
Cindy Adams / New York Post:
Penn sees red in LAX tirade  —  Sean Penn and Cuban actress Maria Conchita Alonso were once Hollywood co-stars — but they had an angry bust-up at LAX, with Alonso branding Penn a “communist [bleep]hole” after he called her a “pig” in front of a stunned crowd.
TMZ.com:
Calling Off His Engagement  —  Chaz Bono and his fiancée, Jennifer Elia, have called off their engagement and “are no longer a couple” ... a rep for Bono tells TMZ.  —  Bono's rep, Howard Bragman, tells TMZ, “They leave this relationship with great love, respect and affection toward one another.
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Kay West / People.com:
Dave Haywood Engaged to Kelli Cashiola  —  Dave Haywood wrapped up his Christmas shopping early - and even got a jump on Santa Claus - surprising girlfriend Kelli Cashiola with a marriage proposal on Monday evening, a rep for the Lady Antebellum musician confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Vanessa Hudgens Wears Ripped Jeans, Exposes Red Bra  —  It's no wonder Vanessa Hudgens was named one of the worst dressed celebrities of 2011.  —  PHOTOS: Stars in wacky and weird outfits  —  The 23-year-old former High School Musical star was spotted in ripped black jeans …
Discussion: INF Daily and Us Weekly
Peter Gicas / E! Online:
Teen Mom Amber Portwood Back Behind Bars—Could Be There for Second Straight Christmas  —  Christmas in the clink.  —  That seems to be what Amber Portwood has to look forward to this holiday weekend as the Teen Mom star is currently sitting behind bars once again.  —  So what happened now?
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