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Jon Bon Jovi’s daughter charged after heroin overdose
CLINTON, N.Y. — Jon Bon Jovi’s 19-year-old daughter was hospitalized and facing drug charges Wednesday after overdosing on heroin in a dorm at her college in upstate New York, authorities said. Stephanie Bongiovi was found unresponsive by an ambulance crew sent to Hamilton College early …
Sharon Osbourne has double mastectomy
LONDON — Sharon Osbourne says she had a double mastectomy after learning she carries a gene that increases the risk of developing breast cancer. Osbourne told Hello! magazine that “I didn’t want to live the rest of my life with that shadow hanging over me.” …
Shania Twain makes horseback arrival for Vegas gig
LAS VEGAS — Country music star Shania Twain arrived on horseback Wednesday for a two-year headline gig at Caesars Palace, parading up the Las Vegas Strip with a herd of 40 horses. Promoters called the event a stampede, but hooves were kept to a steady, …
Channing Tatum named People magazine’s ‘sexiest man alive’
NEW YORK — Channing Tatum is People magazine’s “sexiest man alive” for 2012. The 32-year-old actor says his first thought on hearing the news was: “‘Y’all are messing with me.’” Tatum’s film roles include “Magic Mike” and the upcoming “Foxcatcher.” Other actors who have received …
Nicole Westbrook ‘Thanksgiving’ song races to YouTube infamy
Nothing says Thanksgiving like a turkey, mashed potatoes and fun, according to young singer Nicole Westbrook. Her music video, “It’s Thanksgiving,” has gone viral, rivaling Rebecca Black’s (in)famous valentine to “Friday” for so-bad-it’s-good popularity. As of midday Tuesday, it had more than 5 millions views, …
Justin Bieber says “I don’t know” if it’s over with Selena Gomez
As fans speculated about why Justin Bieber isn’t seeing Selena Gomez, the man himself seemed more confused than anyone. “I don’t know what’s going on in my life,” he said on the “Open House Party” radio show. “To even assess that it doesn’t make sense …
Mom denies hitting ‘Modern Family’ actress
The mother of “Modern Family” actress Ariel Winter denied accusations she was abusive to her 14-year-old daughter, telling a court, “I have never slapped or hit Ariel.” Winter now lives with her older sister, Shanelle Gray, who made the abuse claims against their mother, Chrisoula …
Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez call it quits: source
NEW YORK — Justin Bieber is no longer Selena Gomez’s “Boyfriend,” a source confirmed to the Associated Press. The source spoke on condition of anonymity. The breakup apparently happened last week. Distance and their busy schedules were cited as factors. Eighteen-year-old Bieber is touring to …
Baseball’s top woman knows how to pitch out of tough situations
University of Chicago grad Kim Ng, senior vice president for baseball operations with Major League Baseball, will speak on the business of America’s favorite pastime at the Chicago Humanities Festival.
2 Chicago area singers sent home on ‘The Voice’
Both local contestants on NBC’s singing show “The Voice” got the boot Thursday. Pastor’s daughter De’Borah Garner, 25, of Chicago Heights and mariachi master Julio Cesar Castillo, 21, of Portage Park didn’t get enough viewer votes to advance to the Top 12. Coaches Christina Aguilera …
NBC orders more episodes of ‘Chicago Fire’
Taylor Kinney and his crew at Chicago’s fictional Firehouse 51 will be saving lives a while longer. Saying the new drama is “gaining traction on our schedule,” NBC Entertainment boss Jennifer Salke ordered nine more episodes of “Chicago Fire,” completing the season.
…Photos: Rihanna, models shine on Victoria’s Secret fashion show catwalk
Rihanna rocked the lingerie look at Victoria’s Secret fashion show in New York, providing the highlight of the live-music soundtrack and holding her own on the catwalk with some of the world’s top models.
Olivia Newton-John finds joy in Christmas album with John Travolta
The “Grease” duo reunites to record classic carols as well as a sequel to “You’re the One That I Want.” Olivia Newton-John says the project got very hands-on attention by John Travolta, who’s “a Christmas nut.”
Donald Trump deletes parts of Twitter tirade
LOS ANGELES — Donald Trump has deleted some of the Twitter tirade he posted following President Barack Obama’s re-election, and added new critiques of NBC’s Brian Williams. Trump began tweeting before the election was called that it was “a total sham and a travesty.” After …
Lady Gaga donates $1 million to Red Cross for Sandy
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is donating $1 million to the Red Cross to aid those affected by Superstorm Sandy. The New York-born singer posted on her blog Wednesday that she is pledging the money on behalf of her parents and sister. She also said …
Lying charge could put Lindsay Lohan in jail
Lindsay Lohan is about to be charged with lying to police, TMZ reports. The site says multiple witnesses contradict LiLo’s claim that she wasn’t driving when her Porsche hit a truck in June. The charge could mean jail time for Lohan, who is on probation …
