Perez Hilton — Hmm, odd. On the day his sister Leslie was laid to rest, Nick Carter made a surprise appearance at a gay bar in Boston. He got up on stage and performed some Bon Jovi with the club's host Guinevere. Guess he's just keeping his mind off his family tra... more info

Stereogum — After the jump, we once again acknowledge the week’s ten highest rated comments, five lowest rated comments, and our editors’ picks. Here we go! THIS WEEK’S 10 HIGHEST RATED COMMENTS #10  Harrison Suits Baer | Jan 24th Score:22 Ol’ Dirty Pro... more info

Guardian Music — ASA rules Steel Panthers' ads likely to offend, despite record label's claim they were meant to poke fun at 1980s attitudesThe advertising watchdog has banned posters for a Spinal Tap-style band after complaints that the ads were demeaning to women.D... more info

Stereogum — The only real question here is how did it take this long for this to happen: See also: (F)Li Foxes. more info

Nialler9 — An intermission… Bon Jovi brought to you in the style of Bon Iver by The Miracles Of Modern Science. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — When we first mentioned the lineup for this year's Bamboozle, which is taking place from May 18-20 in Asbury Park, NJ, it only included Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Skrillex, Blink 182, Incubus, and Mac Miller. The generally lame festival... more info

DrivenFarOff — In just a few short moments bands will begin to announce their appearance at this years Bamboozle via #MidnightMADNESS on twitter. Headliners this year are Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, and more. Let us know who you are you interested in seeing. more info

ContactMusic — Denise Richards and Richie Samboras relationship in the 2000s was put to the test when they were both hit by family cancer tragedies with the actress branding the trying time their biggest bond The Bon Jovi star began dating Richards in 2006 shortly.... more info

ContactMusic — Jon Bon Jovi visited the White House on Thursday 05Jan12 to discuss a new jobs initiative for youths in America The rocker was the guest of honour at U S President Barack Obamas home in Washington D C and he met with government officials to talk thr.... more info

Guardian Music — Patrick Allocco claims he was kidnapped and held for ransom after Nas failed to appear at a New Year's Eve concert in AngolaA concert promoter was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom after Nas failed to appear at a New Year's Eve concert in Angol... more info