NBC Has Monopoly On Bon Jovi!
NBC is known for snatching up talent, but it's too bad they couldn't get anyone we care about!!
In order to promote his new album The Circle, which is due out November 10th, Jon Bon Jovi will only appear on TV shows owned by NBC Universal - dubbing him their "artist in residence!"
“Of course you usually try to be out there everywhere, when a new album is coming out,” said Bon Jovi. “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.”
And he knows because we're pretty sure Bon Jovi was around when they first invented the wheel!
His appearances will include the Today show, The Tonight Show, The Jay Leno Show, Saturday Night Live, and Inside the Actors Studio!
So, that's how they get completely irrelevant people on the Actors Studio! It's their only option!
Although, they have no shame in pimping him out. He'll even appear on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams on a segment entitled Making a Difference highlighting his philanthropic work.
NBC has hinted that the artist in residence concept is here to stay, but if they keep getting guest of this caliber, they can keep 'em!
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I'll tell you what—he looks GREAT and hasn't aged in 20 years. He must be a health nut. He's an impressive sight to see.
I can't believe this great band that I grew up with is selling out to corporate shills and to NBC corporate shills at that. It doesn't get much lower than NBC. It's disgusting and goes away from their true roots. Burn Bon Jovi! Burn!
slow day huh……
wow, that man is still HOT. I sure hope his new album rocks!
Becuase he's not as "cool" as Sliimy no one cares? A lot of people still care about Jon Bon Jovi. This new album will sell more than Sliimy, I promise.
I for one have followed his career over the 25 years and cant wait for the new book that documents the 25 years and album that come out next month. I already have the single " we werent born to follow" as my ringtone and the song and video are great !!!!!
Are you fucking retarded or something? You're putting down a musician that's managed to do what only a handful of musicians do and that's stay relevant. I grew up on Bon Jovi, my kids are as well. Have you ever seen him in concert? I have, numerous time, even recently … he's fucking fantastic. Nothing your smily slimball prince wannabe and gaga madonna wannabe has done will match up to what Bon Jovi has done you fucktard. They won't be around in 20 years, I can guarantee that.
Jon Bon Jovi is one of the greatest rock stars ever and has sold more albums then any of your crappy favorites can even dream of!
Perez, you're such an asshole. Bon Jovi will still be around in another 20 years, long after Gaga and Sliimy have disappeared. He's a classic.
I love John Bon… Always have and always will.
Bon Jovi rocks! It takes a smart businessman like Jon to reinvent the wheel in an economy that has hit the music industry hard. Bon Jovi's still got it after all these years!!! I'd rather listen to them than any of the freaks you are currently promoting!!!
jon bon jovi can have all the monopoly on me!
Perez YOU are the one that is completely irrelevant. Bon Jovi has been around longer than you've been alive. Real talent is what has kept them around this long. I can GUARANTEE in 20 years nobody will even know who you are.
I honestly don't know what the fuck your talking about. Every time I try to get tickets for his shows, they're sold out in minutes. They put on a GREAT live show and he's STILL super hot. His music is timeless (hello, Living on a Prayer!?!?). Just because YOU don't like him, it certainly doesn't make him irrelevant. Numbers speak louder than you Perez, a lot people like the guy, for good reason.
ARE YOU SERIOUS PEREZ??????? omg they're really great! my dad loves them!!! i like them!!!!! im ONLY 15 so don't say that I'M old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! plus it looks like they are not getting old AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! u wish u looked like THAT!!!!!!!!!
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he looks like a hampton's mannequin
this caliber?
The man has more talent than Lady Blah Blah, Slime E, Shady Katie, Semiprecious but AllGay all put together-
Its totally idiotic statements like that which will never give you true credibility- you fatass!
I am so happy there are so many comments defending Bon Jovi… Bon Jovi is one of the greatest bands of all time. They are amazing live and have stayed relevant in todays crap music. I've been listening to them since I was a kid. For someone "no one cares about" I can't get tickets to a concert cause they sell out so fast, they've sold millions upon millions of albums. I don't know anyone who doesn't jam out to Living on a Prayer, even if you say you hate Bon Jovi you still bounce a little when that song comes on. The rock, the ballads, they are classic no matter what they are doing. I'm glad Jon is doing this with NBC, it means I will be seeing plenty of him and I can't wait!!
you are a fucking moron perez. Bon Jovi has sold way more records than Gaga, Slimy, and Katy Perry COMBINED and he is still relevant today unlike your boy Slimy, who has not even sold 1, 000 albums.
Tell ya what, Perez…. you build the empire he's built with Bon Jovi & being solo - whether you like the music or not - and keep yourself relevant for about 30 years & you can talk. How about THAT? You'd be alllllllllll about this resident musician thing if NBC was all about your crap-tastic acts. And I'd put a bet on it that Gaga's got a high-profile shelf life of about 5 years & the rest of your acts won't take off anymore than a seasonal hit, if that. Again, take or leave Bon Jovi's music in regards to your tastes, but they've proven the words 'staying power'.
You are just jealous! John Bon Jovi has more talent in his little finger than you and your Lady Gaga have put together. Give some credit where credit is due. He still an incredible, relevant performer who spends a great deal of his time performing for charity and has been married to the same woman all of these years. What have you done for humanity lately???
"NBC is known for snatching up talent, but it's too bad they couldn't get anyone we care about!!"
-boo, Perez Hilton, just "Boo!"
Apparently, there are many, many people who still care, otherwise they wouldn't have been the top selling tour in 2008!!!
Keep rockin' and peace!
I am so happy to see all these posts defending Jon and the band. I am so disgusted by the original article that I actually created an account here just to call perez (or whoever it is at Perez.com that actually writes the articles) out. Bon Jovi is one of a handful of bands that are around from the 80's and not only are they creating new music they are still selling out Arenas- Arenas not clubs, not fairs –ARENAS. On top of all the music he is also incredibly charitable. So find someone else to pick on.
Artist in residence? Please evict him.
Bon Jovi call still sell out stadiums perezpuss. They don't have to give away their tickets to small venues like you had to. Obviously they still have alot of fans. Thats something your Sliimy will never know about.
I heart Jon Bon Jovi!
You won't be around in 5 years much less 20. Your contribution to this world is irrelevant NOW! You're a parasite.
While…Bon Jovi contributed a childhood soundtrack for a myriad of people.. that is very relevant. Jon has also been incredibly philanthropic with the mad $$$$ they've made. YOU?
Someone relevant? Unlike yourself, Bon Jovi has staying power. To be honest I'm surprised you're still relevant. It's a shame I really like reading your site, but it seems that you take too much pride in poking fun at people and dubbing them members of the "Z list". Majority of the people that you criticize have more talent than you can ever dream of. You're no better than Speidi. I'm disappointed in this post and firmly believe that you should do your research before spewing this nonsense. CHEAP Bon Jovi tickets are $100+ at venues such as the Garden. Long live JBJ
boy..sounds like sour grapes from perez to me…I saw BonJovi in concert a couple yrs ago..he is awesome…I'll watch him anytime….even tho I HATE Leno….seems like that is what artists may have to do now, look at all the cds you can only get at Walmart now…….is this any different? You can't blame the guy for trying to make a buck and he is gorgeous and yummy!!!
Come on Perez, you are smarter than that. Yeah Jon and the boys aren't your usual celebrity hounds but even you have to admit they do have some staying power, lets see where these little hollywood starlet bar stars are in 20 years!! see if anyone still knows their name. I defend your right to dislike them if you want but i think you are underestimating the masses and quite possibly quite a few of your followers.
Come on. I not a huge fan but it's Bon Jovi…… if your HORRIBLE Slimmy freako had 1/100th the success of this band you would be thrilled.
Uhh, he's not my favorite, but he and his band have been around for 25 years. Where will you be in 25 years? Good luck with that.
This guy has a social conscience, good business sense, and, most importantly, doesn't pimp out his kids for photo ops. Find someone else to talk down to.
Bon Jovi is amazing. Don't talk shit about bands that have as much talent as they do.
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perez your are just jealous that in a couple years your 15 minutes of fame will have ran out just like that of the "talented musicians" you love while bon jovi still rocks!!! everyone loves jon bon jovi: he has real talent and is one of the greatest rock stars ever!!!!!
WTF?? I love your site Perez, but now you are messing with my man JBJ–what is wrong with his caliber. Just because he is not plastered all over the tabloids with drug and sex exploits, doesn't mean he is not worth us seeing. If you have ever seen him interview, he is very intelligent and articulate. Maybe the kids of today need more of their public figures to follow his example. He has shielded his children from paparazzi (Gosselins take note!) and he is involved in community rebuilding and as mentioned he is a philanthropist! We need more role models like JBJ. Besides, he is still hot after all these years in a hard business! God Bless him for staying true to himself!
Re: Nonbreeder – Once agin you idiot, I think he had a little "help" in the aging department. Look closely at his face asswipe. As to being around when the wheel was invented that would then mean your/our Madonna was around when fire was invented. Perez you are not an ageist pig but a selective ageist pig.
I'm so glad to see people sticking up for Jon Bon Jovi. Get a grip on your demographic, Perez. We love the classic and the hawt. By the way, how many other classic rock bands are selling out arenas and deserts? Try none.
You people here ROCK!!! I love how even non-fans are able to be objective and give credit where credit is due! I've been a Bon Jovi fan since I was a kid and every single concert I went to was AMAZING! I had front row seats 2 years ago and it was honestly the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE! This band gives 1000% on stage everytime! No lipsyncing like our dear BritBrit, the tickets are well worth their money. The fact that you never see Jon in the spotlight only resonates positively with me. Even Richie's marriage feude was moderate compared to other rock stars. And ever since I saw Jon on Oprah I'm even more in love with him as a person, he comes across as very genuine and intelligent. I think it's safe to say that he's a true role model: Married to his high school sweetheart who avoids the media as much as she can; nobody really knows what his kids look like; he gives back, the band donated $1 million out of their own pocket after Katrina; and so much more…. They tour more than any other band period!! I can't wait until they come back to Dallas so I can see them for a 6th time.
Perez thinks he knows so much about music but he doesn't. Bon Jovi sell out football stadiums and still sell millions of albums. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they're irrelevent.
Re: farts happen still – i agree with you. Perez has a DISGUSTING TASTE in music
Re: ap076 – ap076–Um..I don't know who the fuck you are or what you are talking about. I have no connection with Madonna at all and do not know you. So get your shit straight. You must be a very, very ugly queen to be so intensely bitter, just because someone said Bon Jovi looks great. Get a fucking life, seriously.
I'd like him to do more acting. He's actually very good.
you can write all the crap you want about everyone else but leave Jon alone!!!! His music has touched many people and hes a person with a good heart! Ive never commented on your page before and ive stopped reading the crap about people i could care less about…but alot of us draw the line with this…go back and write about madonna or lady gaga thats more your style leave the classy ones alone!!!!
Eres un PENDEJO!!! Of his caliber??? You wish YOU were of his caliber!!! Not you and your Slimy Gaga loser wannabes are in his caliber. I really liked surfing your website but after this I don't think I will anymore. Get your fat head out of your ass and really read what you're commenting on Perez!! Bon Jovi has been around for 25 yrs and always will be. You don't know good music when you hear it. Just because their lyrics aren't explicit or violent does not mean they are irrelevant but YOU are!!! Suck it pendejo!!!!
listen perez!!! i really like your blog… i kinda like you and i think you're funny.
BUT if you talk crap about jon bon jovi, who besides being one of the greatest artists and an excellent human being who has really made a difference in this world. well, i have a problem with you. do a little research before you dare to say he's irrelevant… WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO CHANGE THE WORLD????
I LOVE him! I grew up listening to Bon Jovi!
These remarks are just mean… whoever wrote them
JBJ is brilliant, smart and we should all be so lucky as to have his fame, career, money, and love of ppl across the globe.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HIM
Re: Nonbreeder – I have replied to all your posts for this week and in each exposed your stupidity and your other dirty ways. Maybe you will think twice before you throw the word CULT out there to describe someone else's affiliations. I don't follow LIVE AND LET LIVE for assholes (overstretched by random fists) like you.
Re: Nonbreeder – You stupid piece of shit the part about Madonna was to PH about the original post making fun of Jon's age. It is not all about you.
Why don't you go to your WeHo watering hole and get drunk over your shitty (no pun intended) life.
Perez STOP IT he's a great guy! What is your problemo amiga? Everyone gets old and they're stickin around. You'll be next grannie so silence please
Jon Bon Jovi is completely relevant! See if some of your so called "talent" will still be around in 25 years selling out huge venues!
Re: Ze German –
Hey! I'm in Dallas, too! Can't wait for 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perez, you're just pissed because people that listened to bon jovi were the kids that used to beat your ass in highschool while you were touching yourself to cher.