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Jon Bon Jovi to Buy Stake in Atlanta Falcons?

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) greets singer Jon Bon Jovi during a football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Aug. 10, 2010. AP

NEW YORK (CBS) Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is reportedly in talks with Atlanta Falcons' owner Arthur Blank to buy a minority stake in the team.

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ESPN. com is reporting that the New Jersey musician could own 15 percent of the team - at a cost of nearly $150 million- if he and Blank can reach an agreement.

Blank confirmed the talks to ESPN but would not give any details.

The "Livin' on a Prayer" singer owned the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League team, from 2004-09.

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