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Ben Shephard shared a response to viewers after they spotted latest This Morning guest Jon Bon Jovi making a quick exit after an awkward moment during their interview. The rock legend appeared live on the show on Wednesday (April 17) to celebrate and reflect on his 40-year career with his band.

on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday, the Bon Jovi frontman, 62, said he and guitarist Richie Sambora were invited to party with the “Smooth Criminal” hitmaker while he was in Tokyo for the “Slippery When Wet” tour. “We walked into his hotel room, which was all done up in mirrors so he could dance,” the rocker explained.

told ET in a story published Wednesday, referring to Sambora. “It was never about money, it was never about a girlfriend. He had issues … and he literally didn’t show up.

Jon Bon Jovi and ex-bandmate Richie Sambora is still boiling. The Bon Jovi frontman, 62, gave an update on his relationship (or lack thereof) with Sambora, 64, 11 years after the latter left in the middle of the band’s 2013 tour.“We’re not in contact because he’s not in the organization any longer,” Bon Jovi said recently on Ultimate Classic Rock.

Congratulations are in order for Heather Locklear’s daughter, Ava Sambora, who has revealed that she has got engaged. Bride-to-be Ava is the daughter of actress Heather and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora.

Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, an upcoming documentary chronicling the legendary career of rock band Bon Jovi, has been acquired at Hulu.The four-part docuseries, helmed by Gotham Chopra’s Religion Of Sports, is due to premiere on Hulu in the United States on April 26, and will stream on Disney+ throughout the rest of the world, and in Latin America on Star+ later this year, per The Hollywood Reporter.Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will also mark the first time that a docuseries on the band will feature every member of Bon Jovi’s illustrious career, including former and current members, and will include four decades worth of personal footage from members of the band and never-before-seen photos and never-before-told stories.“As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments while he’s still living them. Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet.

Bon Jovi is getting the whole band back together for a new docuseries that has been picked up by Hulu.

Bon Jovi have returned with an original festive track titled ‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’.Shared on Friday (November 17), the track marked the first new material from the rock veterans in over three years, and sees Jon Bon Jovi and co. celebrate the festive season.‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ also comes with the sound of sleighbells throughout, and references to Christmas essentials including “fancy paper, pretty ribbons”, “snow falling”, “laughter and good cheer”, and “season’s greetings”.In the track, the frontman sings how none of that feels the same without one particular person by his side, singing: “This year Christmas isn’t Christmas without you.”Check out the new track in the lyric video below.As reported by Planet Radio, the ‘80s rock icons recorded the new single at a church in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this year, and it marks their first new original material since they shared their 15th studio album ‘2020’ nearly four years ago.‘Christmas Isn’t Christmas’ is not the first time that Jon Bon Jovi has recorded a seasonal track in time for the holidays.

Bon Jovi approach their 40th anniversary, founding member Richie Sambora has said that “it’s time” to organise a reunion.The guitarist was reflecting on his time in the iconic Jersey rock band in a new interview with People and shared details about upcoming projects about the band, as well as his hopes to take part in a reunion.“There’s a documentary that’s being done about the band and stuff that I’ve participated in, and people want to come see us play. It’s going to make everybody happy,” he told the outlet over the weekend.

Ethan Shanfeld Dolly Parton has reunited the two living Beatles on her new rendition of the band’s classic 1970 single “Let It Be.” Paul McCartney contributes vocals and piano and Starr plays drums on Parton’s cover, joining Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood on additional percussion. “Let It Be” is the latest song to be released ahead of Parton’s upcoming 30-track album “Rockstar,” which she touts as her long-promised first “rock album.” Out Nov.

Dolly Parton shared her cover of The Beatles‘ ‘Let It Be’ featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Mick Fleetwood and Peter Frampton – listen below.The track was announced earlier this week as the latest preview of Parton’s forthcoming 49th solo studio album, ‘Rockstar’.Parton previously shared a cover of Queen‘s ‘We Are The Champions’ from her forthcoming album.That followed ‘Bygones’ featuring Judas Priest‘s Rob Halford and Mötley Crüe‘s Nikki Sixx, a cover of ‘Magic Man’ with Heart‘s Ann Wilson and ‘World On Fire’.‘Rockstar’, which was announced in May, will feature nine original songs and 21 covers of rock classics including Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, The Rolling Stones‘ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and many more.The LP ends with two covers: ‘Let It Be’ and ‘Free Bird’ featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd members Gary Rossington, who passed away in March, and Artimus Pyle, along with posthumous vocals from Ronnie Van Zandt.‘Rockstar’ is set for release on November 17 via Butterfly/Big Machine. Pre-order the album here.“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album ‘Rockstar’!” Parton said in a statement.“I am very honoured and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure. I hope everybody enjoys the album as much as I’ve enjoyed putting it together!”1. ‘Rockstar’ (special guest Richie Sambora)2. ‘World on Fire’3. ‘Every Breath You Take’ (feat. Sting)4. ‘Open Arms’ (feat. Steve Perry)5. ‘Magic Man’ (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)6. ‘Long As I Can See The Light’ (feat. John Fogerty)7. ‘Either Or’ (feat. Kid Rock)8. ‘I Want You Back’ (feat. Steven Tyler with

who published the aforementioned disturbing photos. "The family is very worried. Everyone feels helpless."While several of the images show Heather looking distressed, video made things worse, as she was recorded walking along the elevated ledge of an office building in Malibu, Calif.

published by the Post. The shocking snaps, taken in Malibu, Calif. on Jun.

Dolly Parton clearly works longer than "9 to 5," but she still can't get any "Satisfaction" from Rolling Stones rocker Mick Jagger. Parton has been slowing releasing information about "Rockstar," her upcoming rock album that's set to release in November, and she just revealed that although she tried her best to get Jagger to make an appearance, he declined.

Tommy Lee’s wife isn’t “the love of his life” — and she knows it!

Ethan Shanfeld Chris Shiflett, longtime axeman of the Foo Fighters, is launching a podcast about all things guitar. “My new show, ‘Shred With Shifty,’ was born out of the fact that I spend an awful lot of time watching people on the internet explain guitar parts almost right, so I thought, what if I could just go to the source and find out what my favorite players actually did on the solos I love?” Shiflett told Variety in a statement. Shiflett shared the first round of guests for the podcast, including Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, Rush’s Alex Lifeson, Chic’s Nile Rodgers, Brad Paisley, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora, Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr, Lindsay Ell, Brent Mason and Jawbreaker’s Blake Schwarzenbach.

Dolly Parton is releasing her first-ever rock album!

Dolly Parton has often been described as a rock star, but now she’s making that designation a literal one with the upcoming release of her first album of rock music.

Dolly Parton has revealed the star-studded tracklist from her forthcoming album ‘Rockstar’ which is set for release later this year.The LP will feature nine original songs and 21 covers of rock classics such as Heart‘s ‘Magic Man’, Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, The Rolling Stones‘ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and many more. The tracklist is a rock lover’s dream as the majority of the songs feature many of the greats such as Sting, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Steve Perry, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and more.“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album ‘Rockstar’!” Parton said in a statement.“I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure.

All grown up! Dannielynn Birkhead stunned at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 6, with dad Larry Birkhead by her side.

Dannielynn Birkhead and her father, Larry Birkhead, have arrived for the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky, and she truly looks like royalty.Anna Nicole Smith's 16-year-old daughter and Larry walked the red carpet Saturday at Churchill Downs and showed off their fashion acumen, with Dannielynn opting for a Leo Lin sunflower gown. Larry took to Instagram and shared that, just like she had at the gala on Friday night, Dannielynn wore her late mother's jewelry from her personal connection.But before they headed for the famed race track, Larry also shared that legendary guitarist Richie Sambora «graciously made good on his offer to give Dannielynn a private guitar lesson and spent a ton of time giving her confidence-building tips and master the art of playing the guitar.»Larry went on to call the Bon Jovi guitarist a «great guy» before revealing Dannielynn jammed out to Janet Jackson's «Black Cat.»A post shared by Larry Birkhead (@larryanddannielynn)On Friday, the father-daughter duo attended the the 34th annual Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, where Dannielynn paid tribute to Anna Nicole with a blouse emblazoned with her late mother's photos.

The Masked Singer's Fawn was finally unmasked during the grand finale of the hit ITV show, with 90s pop icon Natalie Appleton revealed to be behind the mask.The All Saints singer, 49, came in third place on the show, leaving Rhino and Phoenix to battle it out to be crowned the winner of the series. The judges were left shocked when Natalie took her mask off, with no one guessing her throughout the series.

Richie Sambora may soon be returning to Bon Jovi, revealing in a new interview that discussions for his comeback are currently underway.“We’re talking about it,” Sambora said in an interview with Absolute Radio. “I don’t think there’s any reason not to [return to Bon Jovi] at this point.”He went on to clarify that he and frontman Jon Bon Jovi hold “no malice” towards each other, explaining: “I mean, we did something… There’s not a lot of bands that did what we did.“I don’t know when Jon’s going to get his voice together and [when a Bon Jovi reunion featuring Sambora is] going to happen, but we have to get out there and do it for the fans really. I feel a second obligation.

Judge Robert Rinder were concerned to see him tweet out pictures of himself in hospital yesterday. Rob, 44, could be seen lying back in bed hooked up to a drip, as he explained what had happened. One picture showed Rob looking tired as he reclined against his pillows after the operation.

Robert Rinder was taken to hospital with a slipped disc just hours after presenting Good Morning Britain. The TV judge said “life can change in a moment” after suffering the surprise medical problem - which causes severe pain in the back. The 44 year old had started Monday presenting ITV show GMB alongside Ranvir Singh.

Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was revealed to have been the mystery celebrity singing in a jacket potato costume on The Masked Singer UK at the weekend.READ MORE: Mark, My Words: this is how The Masked Singer could become the greatest show ever made During his time on the show, Sambora had performed songs such as Elvis Presley‘s ‘Viva Las Vegas’, Leonard Cohen‘s ‘Hallelujah’, Fleetwood Mac‘s ‘Go Your Own Way’ and ‘Love Me Again’ by John Newman.After he was eliminated from the competition and duly unmasked, Sambora said: “I love being a guitar player and a songwriter. And of course I’m very privileged and honoured to have had so much success and the accolades of being a Grammy winner, an Ivor Novello Award winner and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, but what I really love to do is sing!”“My hiatus from Bon Jovi and the Covid impact on my solo touring meant I could only do one thing which is make a new record until I saw The Masked Singer! I loved it and it was a lot of fun to watch it at a time where due to lockdowns and being forced to be at home the world was a little quieter than it had been since Bon Jovi kicked off 37 years ago.”Other musicians to have been ‘unmasked’ during this year’s competition include Lulu (Piece Of Cake), Claire Richards from Steps (Knitting) and Martin and Shirlie Kemp (Cat and Mouse).Sambora played guitar as part of Bon Jovi until 2013.

Glee star Amber Riley has become the latest celebrity eliminated on The Masked Singer.

Since forming in 1983, Bon Jovi has had an incredible career, spanning three decades.  With a number of accolades, including a Grammy under their belt, the band was still hitting the road as of late.They are currently on a North American tour.  However, the band took a pause on Sunday, after it was revealed that their former bassist had died.  Here's a look at the iconic rock band through the years.

Bon Jovi's founding member Alec John Such has died aged 70. News of the legendary rock group's former bass player's passing was confirmed by the band's frontman Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday (05. 06.

announced on social media Sunday. A cause of death has not been released.“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the band announced on Twitter, alongside an “In Memoriam” video. “He was an original.

Bon Jovi wrote in a post on Twitter. “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.”Bon Jovi credited John Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform. John Such had played in a band called the Message with Sambora.The Yonkers, New York-born John Such was a veteran figure in the thriving New Jersey music scene that helped spawn Bon Jovi.

Bon Jovi guitarist Alec John Such has tragically passed away at the age of 70.The talented musician was part of the original lineup of rock band Bon Jovi, performing alongside Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, David Bryan and Richie Sambora on some of the band’s most popular tracks, including the band’s iconic album Slippery When Wet. Breaking the news on social media, Jon wrote: “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. “He was an original.

Dannielynn Birkhead is looking so grown up on the red carpet!

Nicole Pajer On Sunday night, Steven Tyler’s annual Grammy Awards Viewing Party was back in action after a 2021 pandemic pause. As always, the evening benefited the iconic rocker’s Janie’s Fund, a partnership with Youth Villages aimed at helping girls overcome abuse and trauma. The evening raised massive funds to support the cause, which included Aerosmith’s touring “Dream On” piano being auctioned off for a whopping $700,000 and a fan bidding $100,000 to have his photo taken with Tyler on site by celebrity photographer Andy Gotts.Prior to the festivities, Tyler told Variety how glad he was to be able to gather in person for the sold-out soiree, which took place at the Hollywood Palladium.

Heather Locklear isn’t in a rush to say "I do." In 2020, the actress got engaged to high school sweetheart Chris Heisser – and the two are content regardless of whether or not they officially tie the knot. The couple graduated from Los Angeles’ Newbury Park High School in 1979.

Bon Jovi‘s Richie Sambora has opened up about his decision to leave the band after 30 years.The guitarist quit the New Jersey band led by Jon Bon Jovi in 2013 in order to spend more time with his daughter Ava, now 24, his child from his marriage to actor Heather Locklear.Speaking in a new interview, Sambora talked about his unpopular decision to walk away from Bon Jovi because he was needed at home to deal with some personal issues.“It wasn’t a popular decision by any means, obviously, but there