Shawn Johnson Gossip

A rumor that actor Matt Damon is dead after reportedly being found in the desert over the web last night, but fortunately (and not surprisingly) it is false.

Some of the Matt Damon is dead rumors state TMZ as reporting the death. Not only is the rumor false, the attribution of the story to TMZ is also false.

The Academy Award-winning actor is not dead, but is in Venice, attending the Venice Film Festival and giving interviews about his new film, The Informant.

Yet somehow, by last night, Matt Damon was dead, at least according to publications who think it's the height of comedy to get people riled up like this.

No need to say goodbye to Matt Damon. He's not dead!

According to one incarnation of the rumor (via Bollywood 91), Matt Damon wrote on his blog that he was going to the desert to search for gold and adventure.

The rumor is fairly detailed in its construction, noting that Damon realizes what he's doing is dangerous. Add in a bogus TMZ sourcing and voila, death rumor.

Also disturbingly and randomly, albeit less detailed, is the supposed death of Dancing with the Stars winner and Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson last night.

She's fine too. Glad you are still with us, Shawn!

Like our previous style showdown between Stephanie Pratt and Paris Hilton, below is a battle of fashion-forward youngsters from the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night.

NOTE: These two teens have actual talent.

Who will prevail when casual and absolutely ripped Dancing with the Stars winner Shawn Johnson takes on Nickelodeon darling Miranda Cosgrove?

We know it's tough, with such contrasting fashion statements, but you must decide. Which of the young cuties looked better? Tell us below ...

[Photos: Juan Rico / Fame Pictures]

Who looked better?

Shawn Johnson may be short, but stalking the gymnast will get one in trouble with the long arm of the law!

The man that allegedly stalked the current Dancing with the Stars contestant, Robert O'Ryan, has been charged with one felony count of stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

According to TMZ, the psychotic O'Ryan is being held on $35,000 bail. Once charges are officially in the system, prosecutors will ask bail to be increased to $220,000.

In the charges, the district attorney claims O'Ryan "willfully and maliciously" harassed Johnson, making "a credible threat with the intent that SHE be placed in reasonable fear for HER safety..."

It's okay, Shawn. Robert O'Ryan won't harm you ever again.

We know Shawn Johnson is cute, but this is going too far.

A man, later identified as Robert O'Ryan, was arrested Tuesday morning for attempting to break onto the Dancing With the Stars set. His reason?

He and the Olympic Gold Medalist are "meant to be."

According to court documents released by the LAPD last night, O'Ryan was spotted scaling the fence outside CBS Studios prior to this week's taping of the reality competition. Responding to a trespassing call, security forces nabbed the intruder in the hallway. Scary stuff.

O'Ryan reportedly had two loaded guns in his vehicle.

According to TMZ, Johnson's mother filed a restraining order to protect Johnson, her partner, Mark Ballas, herself and Shawn's father against O'Ryan.

In the court petition, O'Ryan told police "he packed all his belongings and permanently left Florida to drive across the country because he believes [Johnson] is speaking to him personally through the television and via ESP - and he will be with her no matter what."