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www.tigerjam.com

From BonJovi.com on 4/2/2003: Los Angeles, CA (April 2, 2003)- Fans of the Tiger Woods Foundation's annual fundraising event, Tiger Jam presented by Coca-Cola, can now access www.tigerjam.com a new Web site dedicated to all things Tiger Jam. Aside from a visual history of Tiger Jams I - V, the site offers a vast array of information regarding Tiger Jam VI, and will serve as a permanent electronic home for future Jams. This year, Bon Jovi will headline Tiger Jam VI, hosted by Tiger Woods. The sixth annual event will take place on April 19, 2003, at 8:30 PM in the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nev. The annual benefit concert raises and distributes funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and children's charities based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Tickets for the concert start at $45 and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office. [Keep in mind, these tickets may be sold out already.] The interactive site, created by Chicago-based UnCommon Thinking LLC, serves as the one-stop shop for Tiger Jam. Featuring music from Bon Jovi, the site includes a history section, celebrity appearances, sponsor information and past charitable donations. Fans can check out a rotating selection of luxury auction items in the "Auction" section, see which celebrities have recently confirmed to attend in "The Jam" section and visit "Jam Tix" to learn about upcoming promotions.

AALY Single Info!

ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU: THE B-SIDES (Tuesday, April 1, 2003) ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU is the next international single to be released by BON JOVI. As the release date will vary territory by territory, so will the songs that make up the b-sides on the singles. Please use this information as a temporary guide. B-sides are still being finalized but this should give you an idea of what to expect. The EUROPEAN SINGLE of ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU will feature the album version of ALL ABOUT LOVIN' YOU as well as an ACOUSTIC VERSION of the song, which was recorded at Sanctuary Sound in NJ last week. In the UK, there will be two (2) CD Singles. The first one will obviously have the album version of the song, plus the video. The two additional b-sides are TBA at the moment. The second UK single will obviously have the album version, but will have the EPK (electronic press kit) done for All About Lovin' You. Again, the 2 additional b-sides are not finalized at this time. In EUROPE and AUSTRALIA, there will be two different 4-track CD singles released. Th e 4-TRACK No.1 will include the album version, the acoustic version, the demo of 'Everyday and the video for All About Lovin' You. The second 4-TRACK single will include the album version, the demo of AALY, the demo 'Postcards From The Wasteland,' the demoe of 'Alive' and the EPK for AALY. Again, this is not finalized... territories could decide to change things from this point forward but this should give you an idea of what will be included. When we have final listings, they will be posted as final.

Bon Jovi Live on QVC April 12!

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire

QVC, the world's leading electronic retailer, and Island Def Jam Records announce that multi-platinum rock band BON JOVI will make an unprecedented live appearance on QVC on SATURDAY, APRIL 12 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) from its sold-out Bounce Tour concert in San Jose, CA.

Additionally, QVC will make available a Bon Jovi Limited Tour Edition Bounce CD & DVD/VHS Package (Item #E17800) featuring previously unreleased performance footage, which will be available only on QVC (http://www.qvc.com).

This unique event will be Bon Jovi's first and only live televised performance from its Bounce Tour. Segments of the band's live performance will be broadcast nationally on QVC between 11:30 p.m.-midnight and 12:30-1:00 a.m. ET.

During the eight o'clock hour, the band members will give viewers a backstage glimpse into their soundcheck before the concert, talk to QVC Program Host Lisa Robertson about their music, and also take phone calls from fans live on the air. "We are really excited about working with QVC on this initiative," said Jon Bon Jovi. "This alliance allows us to reach out to our fans across the country and offer them another way to experience a Bon Jovi live show, as well as a chance to own some never-before-released video, and get an inside glimpse into the inner workings of the Bounce tour."

"QVC is always looking for new and interesting product for our diverse audience, and no one has a more diverse audience than Bon Jovi," said John Kelly, QVC's VP of Merchandising Home. "After selling more than 98 million albums, and performing over 2000 shows for more than 31 million people, Bon Jovi is the perfect fit for us. We are really looking forward to working with one of the world's most successful rock bands for this innovative Bon Jovi/QVC event." This QVC live broadcast represents a continuation of Bon Jovi's ongoing innovative marketing initiatives in support of the band's latest album, Bounce. The band garnered critical acclaim as industry innovators when they launched their AmericanXS program in conjunction with the new album.

Each Bounce album came with a unique pincode that CD owners could register at http://www.bonjovi.com. Membership in the program is free and offers a menu of added value such as exclusive pre-sales for concert tickets, exclusive, downloads,contests and video footage of the band. All the Limited Tour Edition copies of Bounce will also include these pincodes.

The band also recently participated in a highly successful partnership with national retail outlet TARGET, which released an 8-track CD available exclusively in Target stores and online, accompanied by a high-profile TV commercial, airing in heavy rotation. Released on October 8, 2002, Bon Jovi's Bounce debuted at #2 on the Billboard charts, giving Bon Jovi their highest ever album debut in the U.S. The first single, "Everyday," was nominated for a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo/Group. The current single, "Misunderstood," is climbing the charts. Bon Jovi launched the Bounce project with two massive high-profile events.

On September 5, 2002, Bon Jovi headlined the NFL KICKOFF in TIMES SQUARE, performing live in front of half a million people before helicoptering from NYC across to Giants Stadium to perform "Everyday" during the halftime of the NY Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers opening season game. Bon Jovi were the first-ever artists to perform at halftime at the stadium. The NFL personally asked the band to close the NFL season with a performance at SUPER BOWL XXXVII in San Diego - the band performed their hit "It's My Life" which the NFL has designated as the signature song to be performed in conjunction with all future Super Bowl Championship celebrations. The current Bon Jovi Bounce Tour has included a dozen sold-out baseball stadium dates in Japan and kicked off a U.S. run in February. The tour will take Bon Jovi through the U.S. until the end of April, onto stadium dates in Europe and returning stateside for a summer run of concerts in July and August (including two sold-out homecoming shows at New Jersey's Giants Stadium). For more information on Bon Jovi, visit the official website at http://www.bonjovi.com. QVC, Inc., a $4.3 billion company, is an e-commerce leader, marketing a wide variety of brand name products in such categories as home furnishing,licensed products, fashion, beauty, electronics and fine jewelry.

QVC reaches over 84 million homes in the United States. Other divisions/subsidiaries include QVC.com, Q Direct, Q Records and Video, QVC @, QVC Local, QVC ProductWorks. The QVC Studio Tour is located at the company's world headquarters in West Chester, PA. The Island Def Jam Music Group is home to a multi-cultural and diverse family of artists and has fast become one of the most successful labels in the industry. It is comprised of Island Records, Def Jam Recordings and Def Soul, and is in partnership with American Recordings, Lost Highway Records,Roc-A-Fella Records, Murder Inc. Bloodline Records, Java Records, Monarc Music and Roadrunner Records. The roster boasts an array of talented artists including Jay-Z, Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Ashanti, Nickelback, Musiq, Slipknot, American Hi Fi, Method Man, Hoobastank, Ja Rule, Sum 41, Slayer, Kelly Price, Saliva and DMX .

Another Benefit Concert!

THE HOPE CONCERT: NEW JERSEY BENEFIT SHOW 
(Tuesday, March 18, 2003)
 
THE HOPE CONCERT on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. Presented by the Rock and Roll Music Fund and Holiday Express. Tickets $300, $250 and $100 // A benefit concert with performances by (alphabetically): Bobby Bandiera, Gary US Bonds, Southside Johnny, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. Masters of Ceremonies: Big Joe Henry (101.5 FM) and Tim McLoone (Holiday Express). Proceeds will be disbursed to the Rock and Roll Music Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to benefit the ongoing care of Robert Bandiera, Jr. Tickets are on sale Friday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the box office window and the box office charge-by-phone 732-842-9000. There will be no mail, fax or internet sales for this event. Because of the unique nature of this benefit concert, there will be no Count Basie Theatre member tickets for this event. A four ticket per ticket buyer limit applies. Seating will be on a next-best-available basis within each price range. At the time of purchase ticket buyers will receive a written confirmation of their purchase only, and all tickets will be held at the box office until the night of the concert. The ticket buyer must be present on the night of the concert to claim the tickets, with two forms of ID including at least one photo ID and preferably the credit card used to purchase the tickets.

The Latest From BonJovi.com

BON JOVI: THE LATEST, THE GREATEST...
(Tuesday, March 11, 2003)
 
Greetings Bon Jovi fans... while the band members enjoy a few days off before heading to the Houston Rodeo we thought we'd take this time to update fans on a few things on the BON JOVI horizon. First off, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26th the band will be in NEW YORK CITY taping LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY. They'll be interviewed and perform - they'll be the stars of the entire half hour. Keep in mind - the show does not air the same day it is taped. We are awaiting confirmation on the airdate for the show featuring Bon Jovi. Once that is confirmed, it will be posted. For more info on the show, head to http://www.nbc.com/Last_Call_with_Carson_Daly/ and following is the ticket information for the show: Ticket reservations are accepted in advance only by calling the NBC ticket office at (212) 664-3056. Advance reservations are limited to four tickets per group. For stand-by tickets: Arrive no later than 9:00AM on the morning of the taping, under the "NBC Studios" marquee at the 49th street entrance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Tickets are limited to one per person. No one under the age of 16 will be admitted. Stand-by tickets do not guarantee admission. Good luck - see you in the NBC studios! NEXT TV ALERT is CNBC. In Washington DC this past Sunday, JON gave a sit-down interview to CNBC discussing the music industry and Bon Jovi's success and thriving career over so many years. RICHIE gave the CNBC crew a backstage tour for the behind-the-scenes look at a show. CNBC is editing the piece - we'll try to get you a date when you can look for the piece to air. YES, Bon Jovi is on the Heineken Festival lineup in Italy. NO, we're not ready to announce the support act for the UK and Europe (but there will be an OFFICIAL announcement shortly...) Check out the APRIL issue of IN STYLE magazine. They're be featuring celebrities and their charity work. Inside you'll find photos and a piece on JON BON JOVI's acoustic charity show from December 2002 at Rumson-Fair Haven High School in New Jersey.

LIVE Support Band for Europe!

All About Lovin' You Next Single For Europe and Australia!

Bon Jovi to Do Tiger Jam!

Golf superstar Tiger Woods' sixth annual Tiger Jam benefit concert has snagged headliners Bon Jovi and the Goo Goo Dolls for the event, set for April 19 at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center. This year's Tiger Jam, which will coincide with the end of the Bon Jovi/Goo Goo Dolls North American tour, will raise funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation and various children's charities based in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

"Tiger Jam has had outstanding talent every year, and we've continued that tradition with Bon Jovi," Woods said in a statement. "I grew up listening to Bon Jovi, and I'm really looking forward to seeing them live. It means a lot to me that Jon and the guys have joined in my efforts to support today's youth through Tiger Jam."

Bon Jovi will kick off its tour in February in support of its latest Island album, "Bounce," which debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 last October and has sold 441,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. The Goo Goo Dolls' latest, "Gutterflower" (Warner Bros.) debuted at No. 4 on The Billboard 200 in April 2002, and has sold 549,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Tickets to the Tiger Jam go on sale this Saturday (Feb. 1) via Ticketmaster and are priced at $45.

-- Troy Carpenter, N.Y.

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