Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi to promote service at concert tour stops
Mar 03, 2010 10:15 EST
Bon Jovi to urge people at concerts to volunteer as part of Obama's service initiative. Singer Jon Bon Jovi is hoping to rouse the crowds at his concerts into volunteering.
Bon Jovi's new tour doubles as a research mission
Feb 26, 2010 15:14 EST
Jon Bon Jovi's new tour is bringing the veteran rock star to venues he doesn't usually visit on the road.
New arena league targeting 4 large markets
Feb 17, 2010 15:44 EST
New arena league looking to expand into Philly, Denver, Pittsburgh and southern California. The Arena Football League, reborn under new leadership after folding last year, is already looking to add teams in Philadelphia, Southern California, Denver and Pittsburgh.
Small plane crashes at mid-NJ airport, killing 5
Feb 15, 2010 22:45 EST
Small plane trying to land breaks apart, nose-dives into snowy field by NJ airport; 5 dead. A small plane trying to land broke apart and tore through a snowy field next to a runway Monday afternoon, killing all five people aboard, including a teenager and a child, and scattering debris over 200 feet.
Simon Cowell's Haiti single hits airwaves
Feb 02, 2010 05:52 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - A new charity single for Haiti featuring Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Susan Boyle and Robbie Williams hit the internet and airwaves on Tuesday.
Man presses $400 billion lawsuit against Bon Jovi
Nov 10, 2009 17:06 EST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A Massachusetts man is pursuing a $400 billion lawsuit against Bon Jovi, Time Warner and Major League Baseball, among others, against all odds.
Bon Jovi return to blue-collar roots with a new CD
Nov 10, 2009 07:31 EST
Souring economy prompt blue-collar rockers Bon Jovi to produce a new CD for the working man. Members of Bon Jovi were supposed to be taking it easy this winter, basking in adulation and just letting the money roll in.
Cheesecake vs. cheesesteak; Miss Liberty vs. Rocky
Oct 26, 2009 19:26 EDT
It's on! New York-Philly throwdown doubleheader at center of rare sports convergence. The notion that you can't have too much of a good thing is about to get a major test.
Rock band Bon Jovi announces new world tour
Oct 22, 2009 16:52 EDT
Rock band Bon Jovi announces world tour; to include concert at new stadium in NJ. Rock band Bon Jovi announced plans Thursday for a new world tour that will swing by the new home of the New York Giants and Jets.
O'Brien, NJ mayor turn facetious feud into comedy
Oct 17, 2009 11:40 EDT
Newark, NJ, Mayor Cory Booker, Conan O'Brien turn facetious feud into comedy on 'Tonight Show'. Conan O'Brien and Newark Mayor Cory Booker turned their frivolous feud about the gritty city into comedy on NBC's "Tonight Show" on Friday.
New arena football league in the works
Sep 24, 2009 20:00 EDT
Arena football to return with blend of teams from defunct AFL and af2. Get the scoreboard warmed up. Arena football is making a comeback.
Special Olympians, family celebrate Eunice Shriver
Aug 15, 2009 01:46 EDT
Special Olympians lead funeral Mass for Shriver; ailing Sen. Kennedy misses sister's service. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the presidential sister who founded the Special Olympics, was celebrated Friday at a funeral Mass as a fearless warrior for the voiceless who changed the world for millions and an unconventional woman who smoked Cuban cigars and played tackle football.
12pnotes
Aug 11, 2009 20:00 EDT
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK FOXBOROUGH - The walk into Gillette Stadium is a bit shorter this season for nine players who were named offseason program award winners. Award winners receive parking spots closest to the facility, which quarterback Tom Brady - a frequent winner in years past - used to joke came in handy during the winter months. ``It's all about getting better and doing what you can to help the team win games,'' said starting right tackle Nick Kaczur of the honor, which is determined by a number of factors, including attendance and improvement from the previous year. ``At the same time, it's nice to be recognized by the coaches.'' Kaczur, who enters his fifth NFL season, spent most of his offseason training at Gillette Stadium under strength coach Mike Woicik and assistant Harold Nash. Kaczur was joined as an award winner by kicker Stephen Gostkowski, linebacker Jerod Mayo, running back Sammy Morris, guard Stephen Neal, safety James Sanders, tight end Benjamin Watson, receiver Wes W
Arena Football League suspends operations
Aug 06, 2009 02:16 EDT
Arena Football League, already not playing in 2009, suspends operations indefinitely. The Arena Football League has shut down, this time indefinitely.
Arena League calls it quits
Aug 05, 2009 20:00 EDT
The Arena Football League has suspended operations, a victim of a heavy financial losses in a poor economy after 22 years offering an indoor gridiron alternative to the National Football League.
Bon Jovi makes "Stand" with Iranian protest video
Jun 29, 2009 18:53 EDT
DETROIT (Billboard) - A new version of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" featuring Jon Bon Jovi dueting in Farsi with exiled Iranian singer Andy Madadian, is making the rounds as an online video.
US musicians sing support for Iranian protesters
Jun 28, 2009 12:43 EDT
Bon Jovi, Baez show support for Iranian protesters with lyrics in Farsi. They wouldn't be allowed to perform in Iran, but singers Joan Baez and Jon Bon Jovi are showing their support for protesters.
Bon Jovi among those inducted in songwriters hall
Jun 19, 2009 11:05 EDT
Bon Jovi, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jason Mraz among those honored at Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jon Bon Jovi considers writing classic songs as a way of being remembered throughout time.
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi dines at White House
Jun 11, 2009 17:18 EDT
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi gets lunch at White House with top Obama adviser. You never know who might pop up at the Obama White House. Thursday's guest? Jon Bon Jovi.
Boyle looks to the future despite talent show loss
May 30, 2009 20:00 EDT
Unlikely Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle was plotting her future Sunday after her defeat in the "Britain's Got Talent" television show, which made her a worldwide star thanks to Internet exposure.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Jon Bon Jovi | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. |
| Born | March 2, 1962 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, |
| Genres | Hard rock, Classic Rock |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, actor, philanthropist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica, drums, percussion instruments |
| Years active | 1980-Present |
| Labels | Island, Mercury |
| Associated acts | Bon Jovi, Chris LeDoux |
| Website | http://www.bonjovi.com |