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This just in—believing everything you read online can be risky business.

In case you were worried after reading the breathless "exclusive" headline on Hollywoodlife.com today proclaiming "Tom Cruise Hurt in Motorcycle Accident—His Quick Moves Saved His Life!," go ahead and exhale. Mr. Mission: Impossible is A-OK.

His publicist, Amanda Lundberg, tells E! News that the 47-year-old Cruise was not involved in any such incident today. "Totally false," she says of the report, which also claimed Cruse needed medical attention at a nearby hospital. "Not true at all."

There was a bike accident in L.A. today involving a red Ducati near Koi Restaurant, but it was not Cruise's motorcycle.

Besides, didn't Hollywoodlife get the message? It's Cruise who's usually doing the real-life heroics, not the one in need of rescue.

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Talk about a show stopper!

Country music sensation Brad Paisley graced the stage for one last encore on his American Saturday Night Tour, and ended up taking a tumble so huge, it landed him in the right in the hospital.

Fortunately, Paisley suffered no serious injuries from the fall, and even more fortunate for us, he was nice enough to document his drama on Twitter, asking fans to post video of his spill online asap—of course, they obliged.

"Tnx4 prayers,after my fall,I was just discharged from the hospital.Just very very bruised. Nothing broken, had a ct scan all is okay!" the "Alcohol" singer wrote. "Allright, whoever posts the YouTube footage of it gets a meet and greet. I have got to see it. I hit hard. And I mean freaking hard."

Paisely braved the pain, posing for pictures with hospital staff and making a few more jokes at his own expense to close out the night. "And here, consulting the doctors. They said I was a very brave boy," he joked with a caption on one shot. "Charleston rocked though. Out with a bang for the ASN tour.literally."

He may have lived to tweet another day, but that doesn't mean he's not feeling the aftermath of his party foul. "Man am I sore today. You guys should see the bruise," Paisley wrote just moments ago. Something tells us this TwitPic fanatic may not make us wait very long for a sneak peek at the damage.

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At least this is different than a stroke.

Gary Coleman suffered a seizure while shooting an interview for The Insider earlier today.

According to the show's website, he received immediate attention from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who was sitting beside him at the time. Paramedics were called and he was transferred to the hospital.

The former Diff'rent Strokes star is currently in stable condition.

Meanwhile, The Insider has promised it will not be airing or releasing any of the footage of Coleman's collapse.

This year is turning out to be an eventful one for the diminutive actor. It began with another trip to the hospital for a "minor seizure." He was released following some routine testing. Not long after, he was arrested for domestic violence, thrown in the slammer and then released on bail.

All this, not to mention that thing with his penis. Yikes!

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Much like 24's perpetually lovelorn Jack Bauer, Kiefer Sutherland will have to leave the Valentine's romance for another day.

20th Century Fox Studios has halted production on the hit series after the actor suffered a ruptured cyst earlier in the week, a 24 rep confirms to E! News.

Sutherland is scheduled to undergo minor surgery related to the ailment, but is not expected to be out long as 24 is set to resume filming in just a few days.

"While Kiefer Sutherland is frustrated to miss even one day of work, he and Fox decided together that it would be best to complete this minor elective procedure now as a precaution as opposed to six weeks from now when production wraps," his rep tells the Los Angeles Times. "He looks forward to returning to work next week."

Likewise, Fox fully supports its action-star telling the publication: "We are temporarily suspending production of 24 while our friend and colleague Kiefer Sutherland undergoes a medical procedure. We hope to resume production shortly and do not anticipate any disruption in the broadcast of this season's episodes." 

24's eighth season premiered on Fox this January.

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Country music badboy Trace Adkins is set to continue the Louisiana leg of his tour following his band's Saturday morning bus crash which claimed the lives of two motorists.

A pickup truck reportedly drifted into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into Adkins' tour bus. The former Celebrity Apprentice star was not on board during the time, but immediately drove to the scene of the accident to check on the victims, and his five bandmates who were treated for minor injuries.

"This is a real tragedy," Adkins said in a statement. "Two people have been killed and I don't even know their names. So out of respect for their families, I prefer not to comment too much at this time."

Adkins, who is currently on tour with country star Martina McBride, will take the stage with an acoustic set Saturday night, while sitting out Sunday's show Florida.

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Maybe the stress of Oscar hosting duties is getting to Alec Baldwin.

We certainly hope that's all that's wrong.

The 30 Rock star was reportedly rushed to New York City's Lennox Hill Hospital last night, according to NBC New York.

A calm 911 call was supposedly made from the actor's Central Park West apartment claiming the 51-year-old was unresponsive. The caller is believed to be his 14-year-old daughter Ireland.

Baldwin's condition is unclear but he was released after just an hour.

Calls to Baldwin's representatives have yet to be returned.

Story developing...

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Even while on land, Phil Harris is staying afloat following a life-threatening stroke last Friday.

The Deadliest Catch crabbing captain's health continues to improve after a massive stroke, according to show fan site, Cornelia Marie. Only one week after he suffered the ailment, Harris is "showing his greatest progress," talking to the countless friends and family member that have remained by his side.

While his health continues to increase, one of the brightest spots of Harris' ordeal has been the fan outreach. "Great folks from around the world have sent their messages of encouragement...for this, we will always be thankful," Cornelia Marie reports. "Many cards have been sent and they will all get to Phil as he recovers."

Discovery Channel has yet to comment on how the skipper's medical scare will impact the upcoming installment of Deadliest Catch, but fishing season as just begun and Cornelia Marie has already set sail to the Bering Sea.

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Heading to a spa and detoxing in rehab are not the same thing.

Despite numerous reports otherwise, Brooke Mueller is simply following doctors' orders, her attorney, Yale Galanter, tells E! News.

"She's in North Carolina with her mother for some rest and relaxation, and she is still being treated for her infection and pneumonia," he says. "The story about her being in rehab is a crock of crap."

Mueller's mother, Moira Fiore, stands by the "rest and relaxation" story as well, but seems to understand why some might assume her daugther is getting help for other issues.

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Brooke Mueller is one step closer to reunion and reconciliation.

E! News confirms that Charlie Sheen's 32-year-old wife was released from the Los Angeles hospital where she spent most of last week in ICU for pneumonia in both of her lungs.

The embattled couple will return to an Aspen courtroom on Feb. 8 to try to have the state-mandated order of protection stemming from their Christmas Day debacle lifted.

In the meantime, Brooke is jetting off to an undisclosed spa for a little time off, her mother, Moira Fiore, tells E! News.

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Jeff Conaway has fought a lot of battles for his health. This one may be his biggest.

The Grease star and two-time participant in Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew has suffered extensive injuries, including a brain hemorrhage, after a falling down a staircase in his Los Angeles home.

The actor's girlfriend, Vikki Lizzi, had a sad prognosis.

"Jeff thinks these are his final days," she told E! News exclusively. "The story is very complicated, which is why I have to tell it."

His agent, Jay Schachter, says that the 59-year-old is "in surgery today" after suffering a broken hip, broken arm and fractured neck in addition to the brain injury in yesterday's fall.

There was no further word on the circumstances surrounding the fall; however, a source close to the actor tells E! News that Dr. Drew Pinsky has been involved in treating Conaway in recent days,

Get well, Kinickie!

—Additional reporting by Jason Kennedy

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In just one month, Alexa Ray Joel has taken a turn for the upbeat. In fact, she's inspired by her recent psychological trauma.

The daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley, who was briefly hospitalized in early Dec. following a supposed suicide attempt, has cheerfully addressed her recent drama and her projects for the future in her Facebook blog.

"I just wanted to thank you all for the incredible outpouring of love and support," she writes. "It's certainly been a whirlwind of a month, but reading all of your encouraging posts has never failed to cheer me up!!!"

As for what caused the songbird's downward spiral, Alexa, who turned 24 on Dec. 29, is referring to it as "Heartbreak-Related Depression" and she plans to do some work relating to the affliction.

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Howard Stern may be the King of All Media, but he's not without humility when it comes to his ailing sidekick.

Artie Lange was hospitalized in New Jersey over the weekend and Stern has no intention of shedding light on the situation. Per PhillyBurbs.com, he told Sirius Satellite Radio listeners Monday morning that he plans to respect Lange's family's wishes and leave it to them to make official comments.

However, he wasn't shy about sharing his thoughts on the man himself. In fact, he's even plotting a compilation of Lange's great moments to air on the radio show later this week.

"Artie has given this show tremendous moments of great comedy," the Private Parts star said. "He's a tremendous contributor. He is a good man. Don't forget how great he is."

"[He] is the most loving guy, always giving," cohost Robin Quivers added.

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