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NEWS ABOUT: Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi stories: 6 news summaries

 Bon Jovi Is NBC's First 
 'Artist in Residence' 

Jon and the boys will promote new album exclusively on network-owned air

Oct 14, 09 9:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - In a move that will keep him exclusively on NBC-owned airwaves as he promotes his band’s upcoming album, Jon Bon Jovi has signed on as the network’s first “artist in residence.” His first appearance was on this morning’s Today show; he has spots scheduled with... More »

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Saturday Night Live • entertainment • NBC • NBC Universal • Bon Jovi • Jon Bon Jovi • The Jay Leno Show • NBC Nightly News • artist in residence • exclusivity • new album • The Circle

(Newser) - Jon Bon Jovi has released a music video in support of Iran protesters in which he sings Stand by Me in Farsi with exiled Iranian singer Andy Madadian, reports Reuters. "It's not for sale," said a producer of the video, which was first released on mydamnchannel.com. "... More »

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Iran • music • exile • music videos • Jon Bon Jovi • Iranian election • Farsi • Andy Madadian

Bon Jovi, Springsteen to Rock Obama's DNC Speech 

Dem indeed Born in the USA, but is he Livin' on a Prayer?

Aug 25, 08 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening will be music to our ears—or will at least be accompanied by it, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will perform acoustic songs during the star-studded festivities in Denver—though sources wouldn’... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Bruce Springsteen • Jon Bon Jovi • DNC

 Top Albums, Tours of 2008

At midway point, Lil Wayne, Bon Jovi lead respective categories

Aug 3, 08 1:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - A tough economy may be sending album sales toward a fourth straight year of decline, but tour sales are keeping pace with last year at the midway point, reports Rolling Stone. Here's a look at both categories. The top-selling albums so far:
  1. Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III, 1.
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Van Halen • Bruce Springsteen • music sales • Jon Bon Jovi • Coldplay

 The Best Celeb Name Changes 

Ones that don't roll off the tongue often get a makeover

Jul 10, 08 1:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - What’s in a name? Apparently everything worth changing, reports Radar. Inspired by the list-heavy Cityfile, a wiki-style Facebook of sorts for notable New Yorkers (wondering which celebs are Bentley owners?), Radar created its own gossipy inventory: famous folks with changed names:
  • Natalie Portman, actor: Natalie Hershlag
  • Moby, musician:
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Geraldo Rivera • list • celebrity • gossip • Ralph Lauren • Jon Stewart • Moby • Natalie Portman • Ghostface Killah • Jon Bon Jovi • name • name change

Bon Jovi: Political Power Broker

Candidates rush to appeal to NJ rocker

Dec 26, 07 4:27 PM CST
(Newser) - If you want to play in New Jersey politics, there’s one man you have to talk to: Jon Bon Jovi. He's a good friend of the Clintons and has held court with John Edwards and Al Gore. Barack Obama’s still hoping. State politicians rush to consult the rocker,... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Al Gore • New Jersey • Bill Clinton • Bon Jovi • elder statesman • Jon Bon Jovi

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