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The worst may be over for one-half of the MTV's Ikki twins.

Erica "Rikki" Mongeon, who along with sister Victoria "Vikki" Mongeon comprise the dating pool on Double Shot of Love, is already walking around roughly a week after doctors took her out of a medically induced coma.

"Rikki is recovering but will be in hospital for awhile," her rep tells E! News. "She is walking with a walker and wearing a helmet to protect her head.

"Prognosis is good, prayers still welcome and encouraged."

Mongeon suffered serious head injuries earlier this month after a car she was a passenger in collided with a semi near Bakersfield, Calif. Vikki did not suffer any injuries, but has remained by her sister's side through her recovery.

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Forget a Double Shot of Love—Erica "Rikki" Mongeon may be getting a second shot at life.

The manager for half of MTV's love-seeking reality twins told E! News that Mongeon has been taken out of the medically induced coma she was placed in last week after suffering serious head injuries in a car crash.

"We did hear they have taken Rikki out of her coma," the rep said, declining to go into further detail on her recovery.

Rikki was originally expected to emerge from the coma on Friday, but her manager said that doctors decided to wait a few days because the swelling in her brain failed to subside after they took her off of her medication.

Her costar sister, Victoria "Vikki" Mongeon, has remained by her twin's side throughout the ordeal (save for a TV interview or two) and has asked for prayers and support from the public.

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Erica "Rikki" Mongeon still has a shot at survival.

The MTV star, who presided over A Double Shot at Love with twin Victoria "Vikki" Mongeon, is in a medically induced coma Wednesday after being seriously injured in a car crash, a rep for the sisters tells E! News.

The girls were passengers in a Volkswagen Jetta when it collided with a semi near Bakersfield, Calif. The driver and Vikki did not suffer any major physical trauma.

"Right after the accident everybody was feeling OK, but Rikki had a bump on her head and nobody thought it was a big deal, but for just for the heck of it they went to the hospital," rep Rick Brown said.

"Then the doctors did a test that said she had bleeding in her skull. She never felt bad, like you would expect, but they put her into a medically induced coma and will keep her down until Friday. The plan is to bring her out of the coma on Friday and take it from there."

Vikki has been by Rikki's side throughout, Brown says, and "would appreciate prayers for her sister."

"Under the conditions, Vikki is doing well," he said. The twins "are two peas in a pod."

As far as the accident goes, Brown said that the Mongeons' car hit a tire in the road and, when the driver tried to pull over, the truck hit them from behind.

Eerily enough, one of the contestants on Double Shot, Kandice "Kandi" Hutchinson, was killed in a car accident shortly after production wrapped. The series' second episode was dedicated to her.

—Reporting by Ashley Fultz

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He's survived Deliverance, endured the Cannonball Run and made it through The Longest Yard. Now Burt Reynolds is looking to bounce back from some serious ticker trouble.

The former box-office champ is recovering from quintuple bypass surgery.

Reynolds, 74, had the operation last week, according to Entertainment Tonight, and is now back at his Florida home with 24-hour nursing care.

The Hollywood icon has battled other health issues in recent years, including back surgery that led a prescription pill addiction and trip to rehab in 2009.

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It was supposed to be ladies' night Tuesday on American Idol, but a medical emergency had it raining men.

Crystal Bowersox, 24, required a trip to the hospital today due to complications related to diabetes, and was ordered by a doctor to not perform tonight.

So, the folks at Idol have willingly obliged (perhaps because Crystal was one of the few positive standouts last week) and will send the top 10 guys onstage tonight instead. The top 10 ladies will perform tomorrow night.

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A rap giant is fighting for his life.

Guru, the lyrical force behind the duo Gang Starr and his solo Jazzmatazz releases, suffered a heart attack over the weekend and is currently in a coma, according to published reports.

"Guru still in surgery, keep on praying people, he will make it," tweeted his musical partner, DJ Premier.

"He's in surgery still keep praying. He's still here," echoed rapper Q-Tip.

Along with Premier, the duo Gang Starr released a string of smart, funky albums throughout the 1990s, including Step In the Arena, Daily Operation and Hard to Earn.

As well, Guru's excellent series of Jazzmatazz albums featured the rapper working with jazz greats like Donald Byrd and Ramsey Lewis.

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At least this is different than a stroke.

Gary Coleman suffered a seizure while shooting an interview for The Insider earlier today.

According to the show's website, he received immediate attention from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who was sitting beside him at the time. Paramedics were called and he was transferred to the hospital.

The former Diff'rent Strokes star is currently in stable condition.

Meanwhile, The Insider has promised it will not be airing or releasing any of the footage of Coleman's collapse.

This year is turning out to be an eventful one for the diminutive actor. It began with another trip to the hospital for a "minor seizure." He was released following some routine testing. Not long after, he was arrested for domestic violence, thrown in the slammer and then released on bail.

All this, not to mention that thing with his penis. Yikes!

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We build 'em up, gravity knocks 'em down.

According to the British tabloids, Susan Boyle fainted at London's Heathrow Airport on Tuesday, when she was waiting to board a flight en route to Nice.

So what went down? Other than, you know, SuBo.

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Maybe the stress of Oscar hosting duties is getting to Alec Baldwin.

We certainly hope that's all that's wrong.

The 30 Rock star was reportedly rushed to New York City's Lennox Hill Hospital last night, according to NBC New York.

A calm 911 call was supposedly made from the actor's Central Park West apartment claiming the 51-year-old was unresponsive. The caller is believed to be his 14-year-old daughter Ireland.

Baldwin's condition is unclear but he was released after just an hour.

Calls to Baldwin's representatives have yet to be returned.

Story developing...

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Some sad news from an Oscar-winning actor.

Louis Gossett Jr., who took home the golden prize in 1982 for An Officer and a Gentleman, announced today that he's been diagnosed with the early stages of prostate cancer.

The 73-year-old claims he wants the world to know "to set an example for the large number of African-American men who are victims of this disease because of the comparatively low emphasis in our community on preventative examinations and early treatment," he told KTLA News in Los Angeles. "I want to influence them to seek, as I have, the fine medical care and early detection now available."

Here's hoping he has a speedy recovery.

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Dennis Hopper is also battling prostate cancer. Heartbreaking.

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We're up to Two Heroes and Counting.

The two eldest sons in the Duggar clan, 21-year-old Joshua and 20-year-old John, happened to be at the right place at the right time to aid a little girl involved in a car accident.

The three-car fender-bender occurred last Thursday outside Josh's used-car dealership in downtown Springdale, Ark. The Duggars were in their office when they heard a loud noise. When they went to check it out, they discovered the situation was a lot more serious than they expected...

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Phil Harris has survived crabbing on the Bering Sea. He apparently isn't going to let a stroke keep him down.

The crusty crab-boat captain of Deadliest Catch fame is out of emergency surgery and, according to his family, as salty as ever following a stroke last Friday.

"Today, dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark captain's bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, 'Don't f--k up,' " sons Josh and Jake reported Wednesday on the Discovery Channel show's site.

"We are encouraged but still very cautious. It is a long road ahead, but its made more bearable and comforting knowing your thoughts and prayers are with us. We are strong because of you—our fans."

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