By David Robb
02.04.2020 - 18:51 / billboard.com
When you grow up in New Jersey, you get used to knowing you're striking distance from the center of the world and a punchline at the same time. At any given moment, wherever you are in the Garden State, you're never much more than a two-hour trip from New York City.
It can be inspirational and even life-affirming, but also numbingly normal. You've got a story to tell, but outsiders figure Springsteen or Bon Jovi already told it a generation ago, and would rather just hear some Sopranos or Jersey
.By David Robb
As a tribute to their late bandmate Adam Schlesinger—who died on April 1 of COVID-19 complications—Fountains of Wayne will reunite for their first live performance in seven years. The reunion is taking place on the JERSEY 4 JERSEY coronavirus relief benefit concert on April 22. They’ll be joined by Sharon Van Etten, who will fill in on bass and backing vocals.
Schlesinger died earlier this month due to complications relating to the coronavirus
The remaining members of Fountains of Wayne will reunite for their first live performance in seven years to pay tribute to their late band member Adam Schlesinger, who passed away earlier this month due to complications from COVID-19.The band’s Chris Collingwood, Jody Porter and Brian Young will be joined by Sharon Van Etten to fill in on bass and backing vocals at the Jersey 4 Jersey all-star benefit for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund that will take place April 22 at 7 p.m.
Meghan McCain is taking aim at Ivanka Trump.
Meghan McCain is taking aim at Ivanka Trump.
, the First Daughter and a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, has been fairly quiet since the pandemic ostensibly shut down many sectors of America. Publicly, she has promoted the social distancing guidelines outlined by the federal government—but a story reports she has not been following them personally.
Bruce Springsteen, SZA, Bon Jovi, Halsey, and more artists will perform a benefit concert for the state of New Jersey to support its Pandemic Relief Fund. Organized with the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF), the at-home performances will be broadcast on local television, radio, and online via Apple Music and E Street Radio on SiriusXM. Other performers include Tony Bennett, Charlie Puth, Chelsea Handler, and more.
Some of the most notable names from New Jersey are coming together to support those affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Garden State. A one-night broadcast, titled Jersey 4 Jersey, features a star-studded lineup and will raise funds to fight the medical, social and economic impact of COVID-19.
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
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The local hero is doubling as a useful guide during the pandemic
star Jennifer Aydin has become one of the latest celebs to announce that she's tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jon Bon Jovi has been livin’ on far more than a prayer if his recently listed New Jersey estate is anything to go by. The palatial, roughly 18,000-square-foot spread, known as High Point Estate, was put up for sale this week at $20 million and sprawls out over 15 river-front acres in one of Monmouth County’s most exclusive neighborhoods.