It's a mammoth set from the tour for 'The River'
14.04.2020 - 15:33 / variety.com
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Some of New Jersey’s finest will appear in a one-night broadcast to raise funds to fight the medical, social and economic impact of the coronavirus on local communities, among them Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Halsey, Chelsea Handler, Tony Bennett, Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlie Puth, Kelly Ripa, Jon Stewart, SZA and Saquon Barkley. All will participate from their homes.
Organized by the recently-launched New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF) under
It's a mammoth set from the tour for 'The River'
All in aid of the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
While quarantining during the COVID-19 outbreak, stars continue to try their hand at at-home haircuts. On Wednesday, April 29, Patti Scialfa, 66, played barber for her husband Bruce Springsteen, 70, while isolating in their New Jersey home.
The Jersey 4 Jersey benefit show Wednesday night stripped the stars of their stage names and brought them back to their hometown roots to raise money for 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.
With New Jersey recognized as one of the states hit hardest by the coronavirus ever since it landed on U.S. shores — it has over 88,000 reported cases and 4,000 deaths — stars such as Jon Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Whoopi Goldberg and more hoped to give the Garden State a "virtual hug" through their "Jersey 4 Jersey" Benefit fundraiser.
The stream is raising money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Kelly Ripa, 49, lent her bubbly personality to the Jersey 4 Jersey benefit show on April 22! As a former resident of Berlin (the town in New Jersey, not the capital of Germany), the Live with Kelly and Ryan host made sure to help the show raise money for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund by delivering a short monologue on why it’s important to donate, even if you don’t call the state home like Kelly does. “Being from New Jersey isn’t about where you were born and raised.
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
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.
By Chris Willman
Jon Bon Jovi confirmed to Howard Stern Wednesday that his upcoming album’s release date has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.