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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 …
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Joshua Melvin / Mercury News:
Actor Gerard Butler OK after getting held underwater by waves at Mavericks
Associated Press:
Gerard Butler rescued at big-wave surfing spot
Gerard Butler rescued at big-wave surfing spot
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dailynewbloginternational:
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.
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Daniel Jacobson / Gossip Cop:
Jon Bon Jovi Victim of Death Hoax
Jon Bon Jovi Victim of Death Hoax
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People.com:
There Have Been No Discussions About Steve Jones Leaving The X Factor — As host of The X Factor, Steve Jones has been in the middle of the show's highly dramatic first season. And he intends to stay there, despite reports that the handsome Welsh TV star may not be asked back to host the show in the U.S.
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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 …
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Stuart Levine / Variety:
HBO renews ‘Enlightened,’ cancels comedy trio — ‘Hung,’ ‘Bored to Death,’ ‘America’ let go to make room for Sundays — HBO has renewed its low-rated but critically applauded comedy “Enlightened” while canceling half-hour laffers “Hung,” “How to Make It in America” and “Bored to Death.”
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline.com:
HBO Renews ‘Enlightened’; Cancels ‘Hung’, ‘Bored To Death’ And ‘How To Make It In America’
HBO Renews ‘Enlightened’; Cancels ‘Hung’, ‘Bored To Death’ And ‘How To Make It In America’
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Michael Slezak / TVLine:
HBO Renews Enlightened, Cancels Hung, How to Make It in America, Bored to Death
HBO Renews Enlightened, Cancels Hung, How to Make It in America, Bored to Death
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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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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,” …
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Zach Johnson / Us Weekly:
Tom Cruise: Suri, 5, Was “Born” With Great Style
Tom Cruise: Suri, 5, Was “Born” With Great Style
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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.
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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 …
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Shirley Halperin / Hollywood Reporter:
'American Idol's' David Archuleta Puts Music On Hold for Two-Year Mormon Mission (Video)
'American Idol's' David Archuleta Puts Music On Hold for Two-Year Mormon Mission (Video)
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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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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.
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.
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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 …
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Exclusive: Debra Messing, Husband Daniel Zelman Split After Ten Years — It's bound to be a bittersweet holiday season for Debra Messing. After a decade together, the Will and Grace star, 43, and husband Daniel Zelman have called it quits, they tell Us Weekly in an exclusive statement.
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TMZ.com:
Terrence Howard — So, I Married a Violent Racist — So, I Married a Violent Racist — Terrence Howard says his estranged wife HATES black people ... and she would often call him names like, “monkey” and “n**ger” ... this according to new court docs obtained by TMZ.
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Alison Schwartz / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Likes to Celebrate Hanukkah with Ice Cream! — The celebration of Hanukkah calls for a few culinary staples: latkes, chocolate gelt and, in Gwyneth Paltrow's house, matzoh-flavored ice cream. — The Oscar winner, who celebrates the Jewish holiday in honor of her late father …