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Jon Bon Jovi's Son Plans to Walk On With Notre Dame

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:03:21 +0000

You might say Jesse Bongiovi — son of Jon Bon Jovi — is living on a prayer when it comes to his college football dreams. Lacking a scholarship, the 18-year-old plans to walk on at Notre Dame this off-season. Bongiovi, a high school senior, has been a two-sport star at Poly Prep Country Day School [...]

Jon Bon Jovi's New York Penthouse Hits The Market for $42 Million

Ken Kelley — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:08:18 +0000

If you've got $42 million burning a hole in your pocket, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath, 7,400-square foot New York penthouse could be yours! Bon Jovi front man Jon Bon Jovi recently listed his SoHo duplex for $42 million, a full $18 million more than what he bought it for a short six years ago.

Jon Bon Jovi Says Richie Sambora Left Tour on His Own

Dave Lifton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:19:15 +0000

The story that Richie Sambora was kicked off the Bon Jovi tour is bunk, according to Jon Bon Jovi. In a new interview, the singer said that the decision was made entirely by Sambora.

Richie Sambora To Skip Part Of Bon Jovi Tour [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:13:46 +0000

Guitarist RichieÂ Sambora will not be performing with Bon Jovi during the current leg of the band’s Because We Can tour but the reason is not clear. The band, on its website, cited “personal issues.” The band says all shows will go on as scheduled. No other information was given. TMZ is reporting that Sambora and [...]

Jon Bon Jovi at 51: On 'Because We Can' Tour

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:06:15 +0000

Bon Jovi is on their Because We Can Tour, hitting North Carolina tomorrow night. And Jon Bon Jovi just celebrated a birthday this past weekend, born on March 2, 1962 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. The tour will hit Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford on July 24th and 25th. Jon’s a caring guy and at [...]

Jon Bon Jovi Fears for Reality Singing Show Contestants

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:18:11 +0000

If you ask Jon Bon Jovi, the Grammys have gotten it right in recent years. The singer listed Adele and Mumford & Sons as bands with real talent, while adding that he worries about kids today and a perceived waning interest in good music.

N.J. Good Samaritan Bill Might Be Revived Because of Bon Jovi's Daughter

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:16:10 +0000

Stephanie Bongiovi survived a heroin overdose at her college dorm in Clinton, New York last week after a friend made an emergency call to save her. They were protected from drug charges but wouldn’t have been if they were in New Jersey. Charges were dropped against both Stephanie and the friend who made the 911 [...]

Get Ready for the Sandy Concert Fundraiser of the Year!

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:32:46 +0000

Mark this date: 12-12-12. Because it’s the date when The Boss, The Who, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Roger Waters, Sir Paul McCartney, and more, all come together to headline a Madison Square Garden benefit for those suffering from the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. 12-12-12: The Concert For Sandy Relief will raise money for the [...]

Jon Bon Jovi's Daughter Will Not Face Charges After Alleged Heroin Overdose

Chad Childers — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:03:04 +0000

The daughter of rocker Jon Bon Jovi will not face any jail time after her alleged heroin overdose, as the D.A. in the case has dropped all charges against her. TMZ reports that the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office has dismissed all charges against 19-year-old college student Stephanie Bongiovi as well as the 21-year-old male [...]

Jon Bon Jovi: "Hard" to Visit Jersey

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:56:56 +0000

Jersey’s native son is having a difficult time, like the rest of us, viewing the devastation of our state. He spoke on the today show this morning about touring parts of New Jersey he grew up in and also talked about the destruction of Seaside Heights, and said, “I spent my childhood there…and the entire [...]

50 Definitely Looks Good On Jersey's Own Native Son

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:32:32 +0000

Happy birthday to Jon Bon Jovi! Jon was born John Francis Bongiovi, Jr. on March 2, 1962 in Sayreville, New Jersey. Will he ever truly age?? “You’re never going to see the fat Elvis in me”, he says. And he also says, “when I look at my peers Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, [...]