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Craig Ferguson Gets His Music Wish – Richie Sambora 
Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi fame will have a weeklong stint on CBS’ “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” starting December 3rd. Ferguson has often lamented on air about how much he’d like to have a house band, and has been saying lately he wanted Sambora. He made it clear he’s not picky about what Sambora chooses to do on the show. “I thought it would be great if you could be the house band on the show, but not necessarily play the guitar. Just you, naked, playing a tiny little harp,” Ferguson quipped during the pre-taped show that airs tomorrow night. Sambora said no to the naked harp-playing, but he is determined to get Craig behind the drum kit again for a jam. Ferguson was once a journeyman drummer for 1980s punk and new wave bands in Scotland. Sambora is also promoting his new album, “Aftermath of the Lowdown.” Some tickets are still available to see Craig tonight @ the Chicago Theater!

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PETA Slams ‘Twilight’ Party Planners Over Caged Wolves 
PETA has taken aim at “Twilight” party planners for bringing live wolves to Monday night’s “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” premiere after-party in Los Angeles. Three wolves prowled around a cage by the entrance to the party, upsetting many party guests. “Didn’t it dawn on the Twilight event organizers that real wolves do not belong at a party with blaring music and flashing lights?” a PETA spokesperson said. “The wolves were provided by Hollywood Animals, a notorious exhibitor that has been cited for numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act for repeatedly failing to provide the animals it exploits with basic veterinary care, proper shelter, food, and water.” PETA said they got “calls, emails and photos from people at the party.” 

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Adkins, Carey, Green Booked For NYC Tree Lighting 
Trace Adkins, Mariah Carey and Cee Lo Green are set to perform this month at the Christmas tree lighting in New York’s Rockefeller Center, NBC said. The event takes place November 28th. Victoria Justice, Chris Mann, Rod Stewart and Il Volo are also booked to sing. Billy Crystal and Bette Milder will make special appearances, as well. “The 80th annual holiday extravaganza will feature a Norway Spruce that is approximately 80 feet tall, 50 feet in diameter and weighs approximately 10 tons. The tree is estimated to be about 80 years old,” NBC said.