New Yorkers are getting together for a virtual benefit event called “Rise Up New York!”, set to air May 11.
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The track will premiere as part of next week's Jersey 4 Jersey fundraiser
Bon Jovi have announced that they’re written a new fan-assisted song about the coronavirus.
‘Do What You Can’ has been written by Jon Bon Jovi with submissions and lyric suggestions from fans.
It will be performed for the first time at the Jersey 4 Jersey fundraiser on April 22, which is set to be headlined by Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen, benefiting the state’s battle against the virus.
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New Yorkers are getting together for a virtual benefit event called “Rise Up New York!”, set to air May 11.
A galaxy of stars will be on hand on May 11 for Rise Up New York!, a citywide virtual telethon to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, organized by iHeartMedia and New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, Robin Hood, will take place at 7 p.m.
All in aid of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
A virtual concert called Jersey 4 Jersey was conducted and many celebs, musicians, and comedians participated in the concert. The virtual concert was joined by music legends, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen.
Lady Gaga, 34, seriously looks so happy with her new boyfriend, tech entrepreneur Michael Polansky. The “Shallow” hitmaker took to Instagram on April 22 to share a sweet video of the couple, cuddled up on the couch as they watched Tony Bennett, 93, perform as part of the Jersey 4 Jersey benefit concert supporting the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. New Jersey icons Bruce Springsteen, 70, and Jon Bon Jovi, 58, also took part in the at-home fundraising concert.
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Halsey were among the stars taking part in a virtual benefit concert for New Jersey, after their home state was one of the hardest hit by coronavirus.
The stream is raising money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Bruce Springsteen and his wife, fellow rock legend Patti Scialfa, were born in the U.S.A. — but more specifically, New Jersey! So, the talented husband and wife duo of course had to help out their home state for its special JERSEY 4 JERSEY benefit show that aired on April 22.
With over 88,000 cases and 4,000 deaths, New Jersey has been one of the states hit hardest by the coronavirus ever since it landed on U.S. shores.
It was impossible to be bored in the house on April 22, because SZA lit up fans’ television screens! The 29-year-old singer performed her hit “20 Something” for the JERSEY 4 JERSEY benefit show, which raised money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. Thanks to artists like SZA (including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Halsey, Charlie Puth and more), money raised from this show will be going towards grants for New Jersey’s communities in need.
Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will headline the JERSEY 4 JERSEY virtual benefit on Wednesday (April 22, 2020).
New Jersey's biggest stars are coming together on Wednesday night (April 22) to help the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund, and raise money to benefit the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on some of the Garden State's most vulnerable communities.The event will feature appearances and performances from Halsey, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, SZA, Charlie Puth, Saquon Barkley, Tony Bennett, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Handler, Kelly Ripa, Jon Stewart and more.Additionally, in a
Birdman is giving back to his hometown in a big way.
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.
Bon Jovi has cancelled his upcoming tour in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Joaquin Phoenix urged the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to release some prisoners amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. The Hollywood actor put forward his request in a video posted by the Aging People in Prison Campaign’s twitter handle.
Jon Bon Jovi confirmed to Howard Stern Wednesday that his upcoming album’s release date has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jon Bon Jovi appeared on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show."