Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, and Jon Bon Jovi are among the stars who have signed up for a virtual benefit to raise funds for the homeless.
20.04.2020 - 20:19 / variety.com
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Bon Jovi announced Monday that it has canceled its 2020 tour dates with Bryan Adams due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“Due to the ongoing global pandemic, it is no longer feasible for Bon Jovi to tour this summer,” the group said in a statement. “Given these difficult times, we have made the decision to cancel the tour entirely. This will enable ticketholders to get refunds to help pay their bills or buy groceries.”
That latter line is a tacit nod to the
Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, and Jon Bon Jovi are among the stars who have signed up for a virtual benefit to raise funds for the homeless.
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By Michele Amabile Angermiller
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In what will seem like a shot to the heart for many fans, Bon Jovi is the latest among various other artists to cancel their upcoming concerts.
As concern grows over the worldwide spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, the entertainment and sports industries are taking proactive measures to keep themselves and their audiences safe from the flu-like virus, which can be fatal in the most extreme cases.
Bon Jovi has cancelled his upcoming tour in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Bon Jovi is the latest band to cancel their upcoming tour because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bon Jovi announced on Monday (April 20) that the band is cancelling its upcoming Bon Jovi 2020 tour over concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.