Jon Bon Jovi

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Bon Jovi Launches Iran Protest Video in Farsi

(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. "...

Bon Jovi, Springsteen to Rock Obama's DNC Speech

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

(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’...

Top Albums, Tours of 2008
 Top Albums, Tours of 2008
Aug 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT

Top Albums, Tours of 2008

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

(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, 1.52 million
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The Best Celeb Name Changes
 The Best Celeb Name Changes 
Jul 10, 2008 1:23 PM CDT

The Best Celeb Name Changes

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

(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: Richard
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Bon Jovi: Political Power Broker
Bon Jovi: Political Power Broker
Dec 26, 2007 4:27 PM CST

Bon Jovi: Political Power Broker

Candidates rush to appeal to NJ rocker

(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,...

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