Bon Jovi Fired Richie Sambora: Source

Has Richie Sambora been kicked out of Bon Jovi? That's the gossip making the rounds, started by a report on RumorFix. Sources say Sambora was fired from this year's tour because he was too expensive. The 30-year member of the band was paid $2 million a month and took 20% of show profits, and his replacement only makes $10,000 per month. Sambora is said to be "really upset."

It may seem like a thin report, but the Hollywood Reporter notes that Sambora hasn't played with Bon Jovi since the spring, blaming his departure on a "personal matter." And one of his new solo songs, "Come Back as Me," appeared to be directed at Jon Bon Jovi—though Sambora tweeted earlier this month, "This has nothin' to do with Jon...." (More Richie Sambora stories.)