"It was fate," music producer Don Was says of the recording of a special version of "Stand By Me" by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Iranian musician Andy Madadian as a tribute to the people of Iran in the wake of their turbulent national elections.
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With nearly wall-to-wall coverage of Michael Jackson's death, it might be easy to forget the ongoing struggle taking place in Iran. But rocker Jon Bon Jovi hasn't forgotten.
Earlier this week, Bon Jovi and bandmate Richie Sambora recorded a version of Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me" with Iranian superstar Andy Madadian. Their mission: to send a message of global solidarity to the Iranian people who are caught in the midst of debate and protest over the country's recent election.
The track was produced by
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Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for mental health issues at a facility in Arizona. Locklear's rep, Cece Yorke, said Tuesday: "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment." Anticipating the likely maelstrom of invasive media speculation on Locklear's progress, Yorke added that the matter is "confidential" and no further information would be released.Locklear, 46, has a 10-year-old daughter with Richie Sambora, who was arrested for DUI in March. The actress most recently filmed Flirting with 40 for Lifetime. — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to see some of Locklear.Related:• Richie Sambora Arrested for DUI; Daughter in Car?• Heather Locklear Gets Her Cougar On
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Hours after prosecutors filed a DUI charge against Richie Sambora, he struck a deal. The Bon Jovi guitarist, who was arrested on suspected DUI last month, plead no contest to one misdemeanor count of driving with an illegal blood-alcohol content while driving, says the AP.The second charge, of driving under the influence of alcohol, was dropped in exchange for the plea. Sambora, who was not present at the Tuesday hearing in Orange County, was sentenced to three years of informal probation, a three-month alcohol awareness class for first-time offenders, plus court fees. When Sambora was arrested March 25, he was found with two children and a woman in the car. Child endangerment charges will not be filed. — Anna Dimond
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Rock maven Richie Sambora was arrested for a DUI Tuesday night in Laguna Beach.The Bon Jovi guitarist was caught driving "erratically" in a black Hummer and was pulled over at around 11 pm. After failing several sobriety tests, he was left livin' on a prayer when he was taken to the police station. He reportedly complied with authorities and took a blood test. There was no sign of drug use.There were, however, three female passengers in the car with Sambora at the time of arrest. According to TMZ, one of them was his 10-year-old daughter, Ava, whose mother is his ex-wife, Heather Locklear.Sambora, who has had two stints in rehab, was released early Wednesday morning. Jon Bon Jovi, meanwhile, has not publicly commented on the arrest. Does Sambora give rehab — or, at least, celebs who imbibe and drive — a bad name? Or do you sympathize with him? — Anna Dimond
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