Bon Jovi In Thailand : AUGUST- SEPTEMBER '98 NEWS

- For Massive Fans who are looking for a finest BJ mailing list : "Bon Jovi In Thailand" recommends the "Bon Jovi News List". Since our beloved mailinglist , "Runaway With Bon Jovi Mailing List" closed itself 'cause the organizer was too busy, we have been suffered around. But now you can enjoy this "Bon Jovi News List" which is organized by Andrea Dallago, a big fan from Brazil. The list currently has more than 300 BJ fans although it's new! Join the list by send an email to dallago@ez-poa.com.br saying SUBSCRIBE BJLIST. (20/11/98)
- LET IT RAIN : Visit Peter's Dry County Web Site now and enjoy listening to "Let It Rain" from the show at Modena, Italy.
- Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi Proudly Presents Rocktober Sunfest Weekend '98 Friday Oct.23rd - Sun. Oct.25th 1998 Fun in the sun! Ft. Lauderdale Fla. For more info check http://www.backstagejbj.com. This Trip Is For Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi Fan Club Members Only,
- 10th ANIVERSARY BASH ON VIDEO! Photos are up on the web site. - Many people are waiting anxiously for the video of the bash. They are now taking advance orders from other fan club members who would like a copy. You can mail your order into the fan club (see your fan club card for the address) with payment or you can fax your order to 732/738-1277 with your Mastercard or Visa number for payment. Cost of the video is $40, with $7 shipping for the U.S. and $14 for shipping outside the U.S. They are only making enough videos to cover the advance orders. Videos are in NTSC format only, to be compatible with U.S. VCR systems. Fans from other countries should make sure they can view this video or they can convert it at their own expense. There are no returns. Expect your tape in 4-6 weeks. (Hotline Bon Jovi) - Mary Beth (29/09/98)
- JON'S LATEST LETTER TO THE BACKSTAGE! How are him , Richie, Tico, Dave? Plus , upcoming Jon's Appearances. Happy? YEAH! Full Story.(29/09/98)
- Keep a eye for "Bang A Drum" video by Chris Doux and Jon Bon Jovi on CMT ! "In It For Love" by Richie Sambora , as well!
- BON JOVI HELPS DAVE STEWART'S TV DEBUT (SEP. 8) - EURYTHMICS star DAVE STEWART has been spotted secretly working in London with JON BON JOVI on a new project - and they've been shopping together. The SWEET DREAMS hitmaker was shopping in the local supermarket near his CHURCH STUDIOS in Crouch End, London, with the LIVING ON A PRAYER singer, and today (08SEP98) they came clean about their collaboration. Stewart admits he's set up a website to air his SLY-FI TV later this month (15SEP98) using the latest interactive technology and featuring the rockers who've worked with him in his studios. These include BOB DYLAN, SINEAD O'CONNOR and LOU REED, he's also airing his sessions with neighbour NATALIE IMBRUGLIA and his new pal Bon Jovi. A Crouch End resident JIM PLUCK spotted the pair popping out for provisions to get them through their mammoth sessions earlier last month (AUG98). Pluck says, "They were just strolling along window shopping. then they went into TESCO's and came out with about six bags of food. "They struggled up the road to the church and Stewart got someone from inside to help them carry it in - I think the load was too much for them." - Mary Beth (29/09/98)
- JON & PEPSI : As we have already known Jon has a deal with Pepsi-Cola. Now they have already released JON BON JOVI PEPSI CAN! Look for it !! He's the generation next! (27/08/98)
- BON JOVI WEBCAST : for those that are unable to attend Friday's Anniversary Bash : the BWJBJ site will be airing a webcast live starting at 5:00pm EST. You will need Microsoft Internet Explorer to receive it. If you don't have it, you can download it at the BWJBJ site. http://www.backstagejbj.com .
- Cher shares space with Bon Jovi : A pair of motorcycle boots from Cher's wardrobe is among the newest memorabilia at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill, at Interstate 35 North and U.S. 183. In addition, Clark has added a guitar and jacket from Pink Floyd's tour in Berlin and Bon Jovi's guitar, which he autographed at the 1994 American Music Awards. These items will join others on the restaurant's Walk of Fame, including items from Steppenwolf, the Eagles and James Brown. From the August 13, 1998 Austin American-Statesman in Austin, Texas - Mary Beth
- RICHIE ON NEW OS : Apparently, Richie appeared on the soundtrack of this movie with Japanese artist Takashi Sorimachi. Here's info : TAKASHI SORIMACHI / Streaming Sound - Forever (with Richie Sambora) -- Mercury Music Entertainment- Theme of CX Drama "Beach Boys", starring Takashi Sorimachi - Single "Forever" - PHDL-1100 with is also Track 03 in Album "Message" - PHCL-5069 (27/08/98) - Mary Beth
- JON BON JOVI's message to the BSWJBJ... how is him? how is everybody? , how is the band? , Jon Bon Jovi's new coming solo album , new songs, tours , Bon Jovi's future and everything! Full Story (09/08/98)
- Heather Locklear expecting baby No. 2 and still wants four more : Melrose Place vixen Heather Lochlear is pregnant again - and she and husband Richie Sambora couldn't happier. Heather, who turns 37 in September, is about three months pregnant - less than a year after giving birth to daughter, Ava Elizabeth. When she married Richie in 1994, they decided tohave as many kids as possible before she turned 40. "He ather and Richie want at least five or six kids," says a pal of theirs. This time they're hoping for a boy that Heather wants to name after Richie, but the rocker's not wild about the idea. "I don't want my son's nickname to be Little Richard," Richie told his wife, Heather is sold on the name. Heather - who gained nearly 75 pounds during her last pregnancy - vows not put on so much weight this time, and has hired a nutritionist. When Heather told her Melrose bosses she was pregnant, they said that just like last time, they'll bend over backwaaccommodate her. They'll shoot as many of her scenes as possible before she starts to show, and then they'll use props to hide her condition. (09/08/98)
- I'm Not Someone Who Sits And Counts Their Cash" - says Bon Jovi guitarist and solo artist Richie Sambora. Dave Ling talks fame, wealth and the pressures of being a mega celebrity.... Full Story (Kerrang!* - Thank you! Wendy)* Sambora's london gig REVIEW by Paul Elliout .... Click here (09/08/98)
- Richie's next single in Germany will be "Made in America". Also, don't forget to keep an eye for "In It For Love" video on music tvs! It's now available!!! (09/08/98)
- WONDERBRA MODEL CLAIMS THAT TORRID AFFAIR WITH LEO BROKE UP HER MARRIAGE : Supermodel EVA HERZIGOVA has confessed that her marriage to BON JOVI drummer TICO TORRES broke up because of a passionate month-long fling - with TITANIC star LEONARDO DiCAPRIO. Talking for the first time about the tragic break-up of her 18-month-long marriage to Torres, the Czech model, who is 23, revealed last night that her affair with the actor triggered the sudden split. Herzigova and DiCaprio were caught in a clinch at a club at THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK premiere in France in March, but she denied at the time that there was any romance going on between the two of them. But now Herzigova admits, "It was no one-night stand. We were not only dancing together for a night, Leo and I were together night and day for a month. He's a wonderful person. We really turned each other on. We had an amazing time together while it lasted. Our first night was a really nice experience. Leonardo is a very kind person and full of energy." (That not what we've heard...) And Herzigova's spokeswoman GINA FRANANO says, "The reason for their marriage breakup was unfortunate but at least Tico and Eva have managed to remain good friends. They have agreed that as long as each one of them is happy, then they're both happy." So Torres' wife of less than two years goes off and has a torrid affair with the heartthrob of the month and he is happy for her??? Are these people on drugs??? (CyberSleaze) Stupid, huh? (09/08/98)
- Mrs. Carol Bongiovi has retired from the Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi Fanclub. The 10th Anniversary Bash has already been SOLD OUT. More info: http://www.backstagejbj.com/news.htm
- BON JOVI : NO LP BEFORE '99 - But Jon's busy writing new songs. Plus : What fans will hear at Richie Sambora's solo shows. Bon Jovi have revealed exclusively to Kerrang! that they are unlikely to start work on their next album until well into 1999, because of guitarist Richie Sambora's commitment to touring in support of his current solo album, 'Undiscovered Soul'. Full Story (Kerrang!* - Thank you! Wendy)*
- ATTENTION BWJBJ FANCLUB MEMBERS , the 10 Anniversary Bash will be held on August 28 in New Jersey, exclusively appearanced by JON BON JOVI. More info: http://www.backstagejbj.com/news.htm
- Don't know if we should get pleasure on this or not. The Armageddon soundtrack entered the Billboard's Top 200 Albums (US charts) on July 11th at No.4 as a "Hot Shot Debut". And a week later (July 18th) , it pulled its way up to No.1 in the US. It was also the "Greatest Gainer" of the week. Wait to say congratulations to Jon when it enters UK or EU Charts !!
- TWO FOR LEDOUX: A video is in the works which would pair Western country-rocker Chris LeDoux with Jon Bon Jovi. The two sing a duet on ``Bang a Drum,'' a track from LeDouxs new album, One Road Man, released Tuesday (LT)July 14(GT). LeDoux and Bon Jovi have never met. They recorded their parts for the duet at different studios. On the new album, his 34th, LeDoux also is paired with Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson and his cousin, Billy Bob Shane. (Mary Beth)
- PolyGram's 1997 ANNUAL RESULTS (from http://www.polygram.com)
Top 10 Best Selling Albums In 1997 ================================== Artists Album Units '000s Hanson Middle of Nowhere 8,400 : < Andrea Bocelli Romanza 6,800 U2 Pop 5,500 Glay Review, The Best Of Glay 4,500 Shania Twain Come On Over 4,000 : < Boyz II Men Evolution 3,900 : < Elton John The Big Picture 3,300 : < The Bee Gees Still Waters 3,000 Jon Bon Jovi Destination Anywhere 2,700 Hanson Snowed In 2,600 : <	1997 Publishing Catalogue Best Sellers ================================== Artist Album ABBA ABBA Gold Andrew Lloyd Webber The Phantom Of The Opera Bon Jovi Cross Road The Cranberries No Need To Argue Elton John Love Songs Bob Marley Legend Van Morrison Best Of Metallica Metallica INXS Greatest Hits
- JON BON JOVI & ALDO NOVA WORKED TOGETHER : the result was this SUPER ROCK tune called "Mister Big Time" (Real Audio 346KB) . Produced by Aldo Nova, Jon Bon Jovi & Stephen Lironi. Mixed by Kevin Shirley. John Kalodner : John Kalodner Engineered by Obie O'Brien. Recorded at Sanctuary, NJ. Mixed at Avatar Studios, N.Y.C. (Mercury Records 1998).
- MESSAGE with Jon Bon Jovi, Fine Line CD: Second album from NJ band who included RICHIE SAMBORA in mid 80s line up. New album includes contributions from Jon Bon Jovi, Al Greenwood (Foreigner) and others - classic melodic rock, on Escape Music, released July 6th.(28/06/98 by Rocknetwork.com)
- Future of new held PolyGram ? Following Seagram's purchase of POLYGRAM it has been announced that PolyGram president and CEO Alain Levy has stepped down from the position he's held since 1991. Stepping into his shoes on a temporary basis will be PolyGram CFO Jan Cook. Seagram is also parent company to MCA Records, Geffen/DGC, Universal and Interscope. Universal Music Group CEO Doug Morris will assume leadership of Seagram's combined music division after the sale is finalized... => Hope Cook will be nice to Bon Jovi! (28/06/98)
- Richie's "In It For Love" will be released as a single in Australia on June 29, 1998 and July 20 in the UK. The tracklisting is: 'In it for love (Japan edit)' , 'Made in America (German acoustic)' , 'In it for love (German acoustic)' and 'I'll be there for you (live 91)'. You outsite Australia will maybe get it if your PolyGrams are smart enough! (sadly say most of them are stupid! : ( )
- Drummer Torres , supermodel Herzigova to split up! Supermodel Eva Herzigova and Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres are calling it a day as husband and wife, their publicist said Monday. Professional commitments have kept the couple apart for too much of their nearly two years of marriage. "While remaining close friends with mutual love and respect for one another, Torres and Herzigova have both agreed to the split due to the ever-growing pressures in their individual careers," a statement said. (REUTERS)
- JON BON JOVI and country artist Chris LeDoux have done a duet of JBJ's "Bang A Drum", included on LeDoux's 'One Road Man' album, to be released on July 14 thru Capitol...
- ARMAGEDDON soundtrack updated! Jon's track on this album is called "Mister Big Time" (For sure, it's the coolest track on the album!) Here's what will be on the cd. 1. Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing 2. Journey (Featuring Lead Vocals by Steve Augeri) - Remember Me 3. Aerosmith - What Kind Of Love Are You On 4. ZZ Top - La Grange 5. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Roll Me Away 6. Shawn Colvin - When The Rainbow Comes 7. Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion 8. Jon Bon Jovi - Mister Big Time 9. Aerosmith - Come Together 10. Patty Smyth - Wish I Were You 11. Our Lady Peace - Starseed 12. Chantal Kreviazuk - Leaving On A Jet Plane 13. Theme From Armageddon - Composed and Performed by Trevor Rabin 14. Animal Crackers - Vocals by Steven Tyler, Dialogue Spoken by Liv Tyler & Ben Affleck ( www.backstagejbj.com said the song ROCKS, not ballads like aerosmith anymore.) CLICK TO HEAR "MISTER BIG TIME" : http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/Armageddon/Sounds/MisterBigTime.wav
- Jon has just done a Barbara Walters "6 To Watch" Special Interview on May 20 th. Here's the TRANSCRIPT dedicated by Loretta Gross.
- Jon has written a NEW SONG ESPECIALLY FOR the Pavarotti and Friends concert and he will sing it with Pavarotti... the new song is called LET IT RAIN!! http://www.lucianopavarotti.it/pf1998/home.htm New songs so far : "RUSH", "JUST OLDER". and "LIFE'S TOO SHORT FOR DAYS LIKE THESE" has been performed in mini EU tour. (there'll be two more this summer.)