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Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
John Francis BongioviBirth Date :
March 02, 1962Birth Place :
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USASpouse :
Dorothea Hurley (since 29-Apr-89)Claim to fame :
Bon Jovi singer
NBC to Feature Jon Bon Jovi Prominently for Two Months
October 15, 2009 10:10:41In a new breakthrough, NBC has hired a particular artist to be featured prominently for two straight months. Jon Bon Jovi is selected to be the first "artist in residence" to appear in several shows by NBC Universal including Bravo TV. The deal means that the singer will not show his face in other shows by other networks.
Jon agreed to do the exclusive appearances as he is in need to shake the conventional way of promoting a new album. He and his band Bon Jovi will release "The Circle" on November 10. "Of course you usually try to be out there everywhere, when a new album is coming out," Jon told NY Times. "So we have to sacrifice certain shows and relationships. We hope this doesn't jeopardize any of them. But in a shrinking media environment, you have to kind of reinvent the wheel."
Jon Bon Jovi Goes Home to Headline Charity Gig
November 28, 2007 02:11:19Jon Bon Jovi will return to his home town of New Jersey to headline a charity concert. The Bon Jovi frontman will perform in 'The Hope Concert III' at the Count Basie Theatre in ed Bank on December 21.
Tickets that have been sold starting from yesterday (November 27) are ranging from $100 - $500. Proceeds will benefit The Valerie Fund Center at Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch that aid children with cancer and blood disorder.
Jon Bon Jovi Takes Producer's Seat in Almost Home
August 29, 2007 11:08:04
Last seen on the big screen in 2005's "Cry Wolf", rocker Jon Bon Jovi is making his way back to the film business, only this time as a producer instead of a star, Variety has revealed.
Thereby marking his first venture behind the camera, the Perth Amboy, New Jersey native will produce a new drama feature entitled "Almost Home" alongside his music managers Jack Rovner and Ken Levitan. Pic turns out to be a movie adaptation of Jessica Blank's fiction debut of the same name slated to hit stores October 23 under Disney's Hyperion Books for Children.
Jon Bon Jovi Doesn't Approve of Mijovi Drink
July 20, 2007 02:07:58
What a name. But for Jon Bon Jovi name does matter. The rocker doesn't approve of Mijovi energy drink which he claimed sounds similar to his name and might confuse fans. He thus asked the drink maker to change its name.
Jon Bon Jovi has, through his lawyer Peter Laird , filed a legal paper on January 22nd, expressing his objection to the use of word "Mijovi" as well as other words "itsmijovi" and "itsmilife" that appear in the company's marketing materials and on the can for the caffeine-based beverage. Apparently, instead of using the actual spelling, the letter used the phrases, "It's My Jovi" and "It's My Life."
VH1 to Honor Singer Mariah Carey
May 15, 2007 11:05:03
Widely recognized for her musical accomplishment, Mariah Carey also is honored for her social work. The singer is about to be honored for her dedication to VH1's Save the Music Foundation, which aim is to improve the quality of education in America's public schools through music.
Carey has performed at several benefit shows, including the very first "VH1 Divas" in 1998, and has been active in raising public awareness about the benefits of music education during events such as NBC's "VH1 Save The Music Today! Week."
Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora's Action Figures to Hit Stores in August
April 10, 2007 11:04:31
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi and fellow bandmate Richie Sambora going plastic.
The two recording artists are the latest musicians to join McFarlane Toys' line of action figures, which will hit US stores in August and sold for $US10 to $12.
Jon Bon Jovi Named Habitat for Humanity Ambassador
October 26, 2006 04:10:46
The newly created Habitat for Humanity Ambassador Program has officially recruited Jon Bon Jovi as its first Founding Ambassador. The honor reportedly is given to the rocker mainly for his numerous efforts for Habit for Humanity International since the year of 2005.
"We couldn't be more pleased that Jon Bon Jovi has agreed to become the first Habitat for Humanity Ambassador," Habitat for Humanity International Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Reckford said. "Jon's shining example of advocating on behalf of people around the world who lack decent housing will help call others to action in this effort to eliminate substandard housing."
Jon Bon Jovi & Kenneth Cole Team Up to Design A Limited-Edition Outerwear
September 09, 2006 10:09:03
Jon Bon Jovi is invading fashion world. The rock star has partnered with American clothing designer Kenneth Cole to design a limited-edition outerwear collection.
To mark their partnership, Jon Bon Jovi wore one of the designer jackets on the red carpet of this year's Fashion Rocks event on September 7th, during which he was one of its many performers.
Performers Tapped for the 39th Annual CMA Awards
October 25, 2005 04:10:22Time to celebrate the 39th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards is near. In addition to the already mentioned performers, attendance will get a plus from the organizers that invite some other famous musicians to celebrate the event.
Among those is Paul Simon who besides performing a song alongside Willie Nelson also will present the Song of the Year Award. The annual event to be held for the first time in the Big Apple on November 15 at Madison Square Garden, will also bring forward Jon Bon Jovi and Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles, both of which will sing "Who Says You Can't Go Home."
