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No Las Vegas Hotel Residency Offer for Bon Jovi

Truth rating: 0
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Could Bon Jovi be leaving the road for a long stay in the desert?

A rumor everywhere today claims that the blockbuster act has been offered a highly lucrative deal to have a residency at a top Las Vegas hotel.

Claim: Tom Cruise In Crash

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In March, HollywoodLife reported that Tom Cruise had been injured in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles.

Fortunately, the site was completely wrong.

Now new rumors of a Cruise crash are making the rounds.

“The screen legend was treating teenage fans to a glimpse of his motorcycling skills when he lost control and crashed into a wall,” reports the Mirror. Cruise was supposedly riding a bike belonging to one of the teens, who declined Cruise’s supposed offer to pay for damages. Instead, the fan allegedly asked Cruise to sign the bike.

Kanye West & Rihanna Getting “Cozy” Claim is a Doozy

Truth rating: 1

Since rumors pinning Rihanna to a romance with Justin Timberlake have been busted, outlets are now trying to entangle her with another tabloid favorite — Kanye West. The pair “flirted outrageously and dirty-danced during a wild night,” according to The Mirror.

Dazzled by Britney Spears “Sparkler,” Engagement Report Forgets to Report

Truth rating: 1

Since dozens of stories about Britney Spears getting engaged Down Under went belly up, outlets like The Mirror are moving rumors along by helpfully placing an engagement ring on her finger.

Ricky Gervais Weighs in on Rumors that he Shed Pounds

Truth rating: 0

Yesterday, the Mirror – and several other outlets – reported, “Ricky Gervais goes on the Hollywood Diet,” and lost 42 pounds. It just so happens that Gossip Cop was at lunch today with Gervais, and when asked to share the craziest rumor he’s heard about himself, the comedian replied, “that I’m on a Hollywood diet,” adding, “It’s just not true.”

Half Truths Being Told About the Man in the Mirror

Truth rating: 5

A Michael Jackson story in the Mirror reflects only half the truth. Yes, a new Jackson single is going to be released. The song, recorded while the late King of Pop was rehearsing for his “This Is It” performances, was to debut during the concerts. And now a source, who worked with Jackson on the shows, tells Gossip Cop that the single is also titled, “This Is It” (as is the documentary that will be screened for a limited time).

Mile High Thriller: Michael Jackson Sperm Takes Flight

Truth rating: 2

Remember yesterday’s crazy rumor identifying “Home Alone” kid Macaulay Culkin as the biological father of Michael Jackson’s son, Blanket? Well, consider this “Sperm Alone 2: Lost in Baggage Claim.”

UPDATE: No Fan of Questionable Kristen Stewart Quotes

Truth rating: 3

Gossip Cop is highly skeptical of a quote that spread across the Internet today faster than butter on a steaming hot English muffin.

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