BonJovi.com updated May 30, 2002
BONJOVI.COM RIDDLE
What's 10 minutes and 16 seconds long? What's Obie just finished editing? What is (per Obie himself) the funniest footage yet? Why it's the newest episode of Bon Jovi TV (BJTV) and it's on it's way to a computer screen near you! Within the next few days,the latest antics will be available for your personal viewing... don't drink any soda while you watch. We promise - it'll come out your nose. Funny stuff. Go to: BonJovi.com to check out more news posted on the site May 30th!

Get BJ updates on your cell phone or pager
Go to: http://www.upoc.com/group.jsp?group=bonjovi to sign up! The Bon Jovi Upoc Group is run by Lisa M. of Operation Bon Jovi.

Zootopia on June 2nd - Win tickets!
Reminder: Zootopia is this Sunday, June 2nd at Giants Stadium and BON JOVI is performing! Z100 is giving out tickets in their contests throughout the day, so listen in to win! Plus... If you live in the area, here is info on another chance to win tickets to see BON JOVI at Zootopia from the z100.com calendar:

WIN ZOOTOPIA TICKETS FROM HARPER COLLINS ***TODAY, MAY 29th!***

Meg Cabot, author of the PRINCESS DIARIES books, has Zootopia 2002 tickets up for grabs May 29 at her Holmdel book-signing event. Get yourself to Barnes & Noble #2030, Rte. 35 South & Laurel Avenue, Holmdel, NJ at 7.30pm!

Reminder: Official David Bryan Site Debut | Launch Alert E-mail List
The official David Bryan website is scheduled to debut on June 2, 2002 - this Sunday! If you would like to receive an E-mail alert when DavidBryan.com launches, visit Dave's website and add your E-mail address to the alert list.

Bon Jovi - Number One!
Source: 96.5 FM The Point radio station - Top 300 Songs of the 80's broadcast
Info originally posted by Richiefan on the BackstageJBJ.com Msg Board

Bon Jovi's song "Living On a Prayer" was the #1 song on The Point's Top 300 Songs of the 80's broadcast over the holiday weekend!

Bon Jovi Baby News on Yahoo
Source: Yahoo News | Full article: Click Here
Posted on the ByJovi mailing list on 5/25/02

Bon Jovi Nearly Misses Child's Birth
Fri May 24,12:20 PM ET

NEW YORK - Overeager fans nearly made Jon Bon Jovi miss the birth of his son.

People magazine reports Bon Jovi played a show in New Orleans on May sixth. Somehow fans found out where he was staying, and his hotel room was bombarded with so many calls he turned off his phone.

When his wife, Dorothea, called to tell him her water had broke, she couldn't get through.

Bon Jovi's tour manager had to break into the room to tell him the news. Bon Jovi rushed to a private jet, and the pilot got air traffic
controllers to clear air space so they could get to New Jersey right away.

Bon Jovi made it with two hours to spare. Their son Jacob Hurley was born on May seventh.

Get JBJ on your computer!
Attention America Online Subscribers: You can hear Jon Bon Jovi saying "Welcome," "You've Got Mail" and "Goodbye" during your AOL sessions! Go to AOL Keyword: Celebrity You've Got Mail to change your sound settings.

Operation Bon Jovi Links Update
The links section of OBJ is constantly growing, and a few newly found sites were added today! We have more to add, so if you sent us your link and don't see it up yet, please be patient. If you would like to requests a link exchange, please send an E-mail to Links@operationbonjovi.com. To visit our links page, click here.

REMINDER: VCR ALERT | JBJ & RS on Willie Nelson Tribute
WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS: STARS & GUITARS
Original sources: Yahoo.com News and the USA Network
An all-star line-up performs some of Nelson's favorite songs in the two-hour telecast to air exclusively on USA Network on Monday, May 27 from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. Hosted by actor Vince Vaughn the all-star line-up includes performances by Ryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Sheryl Crow, The Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Norah Jones, Toby Keith, Mark Knopfler Band, Rob Thomas and matchbox twenty, Brian McKnight, Aaron Neville, Ray Price, Hank Williams III and Lee Ann Womack. Don't forget to set your VCR or TIVO!

The "Sambora" necklace is now available!
Source: Richie's official site - http://www.richiesambora.com | May 20, 2002
Click here to order the limited edition necklace as worn by Richie. The designers of Energy Muse have created a unique and one-of-a kind "Sambora Necklace". Procedes for the sale benefit Forever Young Charity for Children. Click here to learn more and to order.

Bon Jovi on Q104
Sources: JDean55 and Mary Beth who posted the show details on the BackstageJBJ.com Message Board | Station info: Q104.3 website

On May 15th, DJ Scott Muni of Q104.3 FM in NYC played SLIPPERY WHEN WET during his show PERFECT ALBUM SIDE! The station does take fan input and requests for Scott's show. Think you are too far away to tune in? Think again! You can listen to the station online at Q1043.com!

***Attention Bon Jovi Fans: Tell Scott and the Q104.3 staff how much Bon Jovi fans appreciate hearing the band on their station! Send your THANK YOU and REQUEST e-mails to scottmuni@q1043.com & Q1043Feedback@clearchannel.com or call the Q104.3 Request Line: 1-888-872-1043. Then, tune in for great music on your radio and online!

Richie Sambora Glasses On Auction for Charity 15 May 2002
eBay, 23 May 2002
Source: Deanna Dube, discoveryfund.org | Posted at DryCounty.com (BJ fan site)

On May 23, 2002, the Discovery Fund For Eye Research begins it's 10 day Seeing the Stars celebrity eyewear charity auction on eBay. Richie Sambora has generously donated a signed photo and a pair of his cool sunglasses to auction.

The link to eBay main portal auction page is: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/discoveryfund/
And a preview of the photo and glasses is posted at: http://discoveryfund.org/auction_update.html

Jon Bon Jovi & Harley-Davidson Hit the Road
From BonJovi.com | 'What's New' Section
HARLEY-DAVIDSON is celebrating their 100th Birthday and celebrating with a round-the-globe moving party. The OPEN ROAD TOUR runs through 2002 and 2003 visiting several cities around the globe (Atlanta, the Jersey Shore, LA, Toronto, Dallas, Mexico City, Sydney, Tokyo, Barcelona and Munich.) In each city, the festival will have live music, food and displays of Harley-Davidson motorcyles and paraphenalia. There will also be 'pavillions' featuring Harley-Davidson and its affect on popular culture. One of these pavillions will be hosted by The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the main features will be JON BON JOVI's motorcyle (along with his helmet and a leather jacket) and ELVIS's motorcylcle (and his riding gear.) Check out harley-davidson.com for more details! And if you check out the PHOTO section of [BonJovi.com], you can see Jon's Indian Softail Harley - it had been on display at The RnR Hall of Fame until it was sent off to begin its global tour!

VCR ALERT | JBJ & RS on Willie Nelson Tribute
From Yahoo.com News | Full Article
Monday May 13, 12:33 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: USA Network
USA Network Presents All-New Summer Line-Up
The New USA. Big. Bold. Blockbuster.

NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- USA is taking powerhouse programming to a whole new level, lining up some of the freshest, most innovative shows on television. The USA summer line-up includes dramatic series featuring top-flight talent, exclusive one-night only entertainment events, and topping off the summer with the most anticipated tennis event of the year. We are pleased to announce our USA Network summer line up:

WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS: STARS & GUITARS

Kicking off the summer line up, country music legend and American icon Willie Nelson is joined by some of the biggest names in music for the special concert event, "Willie Nelson & Friends: Stars & Guitars." An all-star line-up performs some of Nelson's favorite songs in the two-hour telecast to air exclusively on USA Network on Monday, May 27 from 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. Hosted by actor Vince Vaughn the all-star line-up includes performances by Ryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora, Sheryl Crow, The Dixie Chicks, Vince Gill, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Norah Jones, Toby Keith, Mark Knopfler Band, Rob Thomas and matchbox twenty, Brian McKnight, Aaron Neville, Ray Price, Hank Williams III and Lee Ann Womack.

World Welcomes Newest Bon Jovi
From the Asbury Park Press, page A2 Celebs 5/14/02

World Welcomes Newest Bon Jovi

Following a performance in New Orleans for MTV, Jon Bon Jovi and band members were enjoying the city in the early hours of May 7 when the lead singer received a call that his wife, Dorothea, was in labor with their third child.

The band immediately loaded onto a private plane and flew back to New Jersey, said Lauren Schneider, his publicist.

State police greeted the excited father at the airport and transported Bon Jovi to the hospital just in time for the birth of 9-pound 4-ounce Jacob Hurley Bon Jovi.

Schneider would not say in what hospital the boy was born.

Jacob Hurley is the Middletown couple's third child following Stephanie Rose, 9, and 7-year-old Jesse James. Hurley is Mrs. Bon Jovi's maiden name.

Vote for BON JOVI!
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*Fellow Web Admins: Please post the info on your site ASAP - Thanks!

Operation Bon Jovi Links
Has your URL changed? Did you create a new site dedicated to the band or to a member of Bon Jovi? Please email us at links@operationbonjovi.com if your site isn't listed on our Links Page or if you have changed the URL of your site. We'll be updating the Links Page very soon (adding links, deleting URLs that don't work), so please get in touch if you are the admin/creator of a Bon Jovi site on the net!

Wanted: Your opinion!
Would you rather see the news on OperationBonJovi.com in a frame with a scrollbar or do you prefer it the way it is (no frames)? Please eMail our website admin at LisaM@operationbonjovi.com and tell us what your preference is. We want to make the site as user-friendly as possible and your feedback does count!

Baby Bongiovi News! Congratulations to Jon and Dorothea!

From Today's BackstageJBJ.com News:

CONGRATULATIONS Jon & Dorothea! They welcomed Jacob Hurley to the family on May 7th in New Jersey.

All the best wishes to the Bongiovi family from Operation Bon Jovi!

JBJ movie news from Yahoo!Entertainment E-mail - Vampires and U-571 on TV!
Full article: Click Here
Monday May 6, 8:07 am Eastern Time | Press Release | SOURCE: Starz Encore Group LLC

Beginning July 1, the non-stop X-citement ACTION channel ( www.actionmoviechannel.com ) will re-launch, complete with a new look, a new logo, a new attitude, new programming packages and two never-before-seen world premieres -- "John Carpenter's Vampires: Los Muertos" starring rocker Jon Bon Jovi and "Soul Assassin" starring Skeet Ulrich. In addition, ACTION in July will premiere the restored version of "Akira," the #1 Anime film of all-time, plus "3x3 Eyes."
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WORLD PREMIERE MOVIES
Two world premieres will be presented in July -- "John Carpenter's Vampires: Los Muertos," a sequel to Carpenter's 1998 film. "Los Muertos" stars Jon Bon Jovi ("U-571") as a vampire hunter who travels to Mexico to kill a group of brutal bloodsuckers, and one nasty female vampire. The film co-stars Natasha Gregson Wagner ("High Fidelity"). "Soul Assassin" stars Skeet Ulrich ("Scream") as a security expert who discovers that his superiors may be on the wrong side of the law. The film co-stars Kristy Swanson ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer").
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Other films presented on ACTION in July will include such action hits as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Gone in Sixty Seconds," "U-571," "Top Gun," "Escape From New York," "Predator," "Jet Li's The Enforcer," and "Twelve Monkeys."
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Starz Encore Group LLC (Starz Encore) is the largest provider of cable and satellite-delivered premium movie channels in the United States, owning 15 domestic channels with approximately 114 million pay units. Starz Encore offers the Starz Super Pak(SM), with up to 12 digital movie channels, and Starz On Demand(SM), the first premium subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service. Starz Encore is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE: L - news, LMCb - news), www.starzencore.com .

WTBU's Bon Jovi mini-marathon archives online
Joe and the crew from WTBU in Boston held two Bon Jovi request marathons this past week - 2 full hours each time! One of the broadcasts was on May 2nd, the other on May 5th. If you missed either broadcast, check out the WTBU Cram Jam Archives. How to find the shows you are looking for: For the May 2nd marathon click on 22h00 | For May 5th hit 20h00.

*Notice from WTBU's website: Internet Radio : WTBU will suspend all live streams and take down the archive by May 22 because the US Copyright Office is passing a law to enforce a royalty fee structure for Internet broadcasting. Further development on this issue will be posted on [WTBU's] website.

If you want to check out either of the Bon Jovi mini-marathon shows online, don't put it off! Go to the Cram Jam Archives now.

Weekly News Archives
With our new site comes a new feature: OBJ's Weekly News Archives! Right now, we have the MAIN page set up to show you the last 5 days of information. The number of recent days shown will depend on the amount of Bon Jovi news on a daily basis (we don't want you to have to do a lot of scrolling, so the site has been customized). You can see the complete week of news and all past weeks on our weekly news archive page. It is very easy-to-use. Just click on the link for the week you want to see! Check out the archive at... http://operationbonjovi.com/newsarchive.html.

Bon Jovi on the radio *TONIGHT*
Catch WTBU's mini-marathon of Bon Jovi tunes online on *tonight* from 8-10PM! Instant Message (AOL/AIM) your request to WTBUDJ *or* call in your requests to the guys at 617-353-6400 tonight!

WTBU - DJs Joe and Dave get timeslot for Bon Jovi music
A few days ago we mentioned that Joe and Dave from WTBU radio in Boston were using Thursday night's Bon Jovi music mini-marathon as their audition for a permanent timeslot in September. Good news: The guys got the gig!!! Joe and Dave's Program Director was so impressed by the turnout of BJ fans tuning in last Thursday that the guys will have a permanent timeslot on WTBU in the Fall of 2002. More details to come... and more Bon Jovi on the radio in September! Way to go!

20th Anniversary Book for Bon Jovi by BJ fans | Deadline June 30, 2002!
Juliet is doing it again! In March 2002, she organized a birthday book for JBJ. Now, she and some friends have organized a new project in celebration of Bon Jovi's 20th anniversary (2003). *The project starts now*. It's a biggie! Suggested contributions to the book: Poems, stories, fan meetings, photos, concert reviews...you get the idea, just as long as it is Bon Jovi related. Requirements: All pages must be 8 1/2" by 11" or UK A4 in size. | You must leave a 1" border around the page. *If you would like more information or the mailing address to send your contribution to, please contact Juliet at 1Juliet@cox.net.

Fan birthday book for Richie Sambora - Deadline May 10th!
Richie's birthday will be here before you know it [July 11th] and the Citizens of RichieLand fan community at MSN is making a birthday book for Bon Jovi's axeman! If you would like to participate in this project please email Cathy at cathy_baucum@godivachoc.com or visit the Citizens of RichieLand website. For specific info on the birthday book CLICK HERE.

Bon Jovi on the radio last Thursday and *this Sunday*!
Did you miss WTBU's mini-marathon of Bon Jovi tunes on Thursday night, May 2nd? If your answer is yes, or you enjoyed the show so much that you want to listen to it again, you are in luck! The show is archived at http://wtbu.bu.edu/cgi-bin/ar.cgi?search=cram+jam! Click on the link and then select '22h00 / may 2'. You can download the show OR stream it. And if you still want MORE... Tune into the station online on Sunday night from 8-10PM for *another* Bon Jovi marathon! You can IM your request to WTBUDJ *or* call in your requests to the guys at 617-353-6400 on Sunday night!

Here is the playlist from Thursday night's show | provided by Joe at WTBU:
1. bon jovi - raise your hands
2. richie sambora - river of love
3. bon jovi - love is war
4. bon jovi - blame it on the love of rock and roll
5. bon jovi - living on a prayer
6. bon jovi - born to be my baby (acoustic)
7. richie sambora - you're not alone
8. bon jovi - stay
9. richie sambora - all that really matters
10. bon jovi - if thats what it takes
11. bon jovi - blaze of glory
12. bon jovi - good guys dont always wear whit
13. bon jovi - bed of roses (acoustic)
14. bon jovi - in these arms (acoustic)
15. bon jovi - wild is the wind
16. bon jovi - never say goodbye
17. bon jovi - bitter wine
18. bon jovi - save a prayer
19. dave bryan - tumblin dice (live)
20. bon jovi - blood on blood (live)
21. bon jovi - edge of a broken heart
22. bon jovi - hearts breakin even
23. bon jovi - wild in the streets
24. bon jovi - hard letting you go
25. bon jovi - ride cowboy ride (acoustic)
26. richie sambora - we all sleep alone (live)

New issue of Black Velvet
This news comes from Shari at Black Velvet Magazine (UK):
The new issue of Black Velvet Fanzine - issue 32 - includes a report on the Stone Party fan get together to celebrate JBJ's 40th birthday on March 2nd, featuring the set by Bon Jovi tribute band Crossroad - as written by Kathy Latif, plus an update on Bon Jovi happenings over the last few months and a competition to win one of 5 UK Dave Bryan Lunar Eclipse CDs. There's also a questionnaire with last year's Bon Jovi UK support act, Delirious? (they say supporting Bon Jovi was one of their greatest achievements so far) and loads of other good stuff (Lit, Andrew WK, Bryan Adams, Faster Pussycat, Gotthard...) Visit: blackvelvetmagazine.com/shops.htm for more info how you can get your copy of Black Velvet.

VH1 Ultimate Albums: Slippery When Wet *Re-air info*
It was the album that made Bon Jovi international superstars. Created by five young but seasoned veterans of the New Jersey bar band scene, Slippery When Wet conquered the world with its indisputably American sound. Click here for Ultimate Albums Showtimes.

Dates included: Thursday, May 2nd at 11AM and Sunday, May 12th at 9PM. *Please check your local listings to verify info for your area and keep checking VH1.com for more Bon Jovi on music tv! They've been rockin' out the Jovi lately!

Get Bon Jovi updates on your cell phone or pager
Click here to join the Bon Jovi Upoc Group, run by Lisa M. of OBJ.

Bon Jovi Faithful
Check out Lauri's site dedicated to the band ---> Bon Jovi Faithful fan site.

New message board by Sambora fan
Toru has set up a new message board as part of her website Sambora Worldwide. Check out her new board dedicated to Richie Sambora!

Get more Jovi in Australia, Asia and New Zealand!
Jump on The Bon Jovi Express - The Australian/New Zealand and Asian campaign list! The list's objective is to get more airplay in Australia, New Zealand and Asia for Bon Jovi, and is open to Bon Jovi fans all over the world. BJE, much like OBJ, sends petition letters to radio and music television stations asking for more airplay for the band. Click here to join now: The Bon Jovi Express

BJ on TV *TONIGHT*!
From the Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi mailing list...
In case you missed 'Ultimate Albums: Slippery When Wet' or forgot to set your VCR, you now have some other chances. TONIGHT (May 1) VH-1 will be airing 'Ultimate Albums' at 7pm and 11:30pm (EST). And as a special treat, Bon Jovi: Behind the Music and Pop-Up Video will air after the later airing of Ultimate Albums.

New features on Operation Bon Jovi
*Please sign our new guestbook!
*You may have noticed that we have a new archives section. This is where all of the news you see below on a weekly basis. If you miss some Jovi news, stop back here and we'll have it saved in our archives for you!

Bon Jovi on TV alert!
From the Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi mailing list...
On Friday May 3, at 8pm (EST) ABC is presenting "American Bandstand's 50th...A Celebration!" Look for some Bon Jovi clips from back in the day!

New fansite now online
Kay has created a new site dedicated to Jon Bon Jovi! To check it out Click Here!

Tune into WTBU in Boston live or online Thursday night!
This info is from the DryCounty.com message board...
This Thursday, from 10pm to midnight eastern time, Joe and Dave will be hosting a Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora only request radio show on WTBU in Boston...this show will be used as our audition tape for trying to get the show to go on every week starting in September
Where does Operation Bon Jovi come into the picture? Joe and Dave need your help to make this a special show!
Here is what we need you to do OBJ members:
Step 1 - Tune into WTBU on your radio or go to wtburadio.com to listen online.
Step 2 - Click on "listen now" on the left tool bar if you are listening online.
Step 3 - Call in and request any Bon Jovi and/or Richie Sambora songs at 617-353-6400 or send an instant message to WTBUDJ. What they will play: Any song off of any album, any single, any demo, any bonus track...whatever you want to hear, Joe and Dave will play! If the show turns out a success, they will be able to keep it going every week starting in September!

Got Milk? Get Bon Jovi!
Drop by the Why Milk? website and tell them how cool it would be to have the Bon Jovi men in a future ad!

Official David Bryan Site
The official David Bryan site will be launching soon! Check out davidbryan.com on June 2, 2002! *Info confirmed by BonJovi.com's Info HQ April 2002