http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/players/bon_jovi/87921 Recent articles about Bon Jovi en-us FirstEnergy Stadium could be receiving a bit of a face lift in the coming months. We hear Banner and the bigwigs are canvassing the stadium, talking $200 million-plus in upgrades. — Steve Doerschuk (@sdoerschukREP) June 18, 2013 Per Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository, the place once expected to house Bon Jovi for an evening could be looking at upgrades north of $200 million. On the cover, this dollar amount could potentially include the addition of a retractable roof to the current structure, but the cost and likelihood of such an addition has been debated since Haslam purchased the team last October. Prior to Haslam’s acquisition, the Browns front office had asked the city of Cleveland to provide $5.8 million for repairs to areas that had reportedly sustained damage due to use coupled with abrasive lake-front weather. Following Haslam’s acquisition, the Browns hired Alec Scheiner, a former Dallas Cowboys executive who was credited with much of the planning, financing, and im... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nfl_rumors_firstenergy_stadium_potentially_receiving_200_million_in_upgrades/13863632 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nfl_rumors_firstenergy_stadium_potentially_receiving_200_million_in_upgrades/13863632 NFL Rumors: FirstEnergy Stadium potentially receiving $200 million in upgrades http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nfl_rumors_firstenergy_stadium_potentially_receiving_200_million_in_upgrades/13863632 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png I love chatting with Tom Reed from the Plain Dealer. I am continually pushing the boundaries of topics with him and lo and behold he ended up pushing the boundaries for me by giving me an assignment for our next podcast. He has vowed to get Cleveland talking about Trailer Park Boys. So check it out before I talk to him next time. Also be sure to check out his article on Browns lineman Joe DeLamelleure and his walk for charity. Alec Scheiner and the Browns had to cancel the Bon Jovi concert Is this a Bon Jovi problem or a Cleveland problem? The Browns and leaving the news cycle to the public’s imagination The public relations difficulty all the way back to Colt McCoy’s concussion and Mangini’s mural The Chuck Klosterman article nightmare Do you think the Browns are discouraged by their luck so far? Alec Scheiner’s willingness to get out in front of the PSL story The success of the USMNT soccer game in Cleveland this year Getting soccer into Cleveland after Randy Lerner sells the tea... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:48 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tom_reed_talks_about_bon_jovi_the_browns_pr_soccer_and_jason_isbell_wfny_podcast_2013_06_18/13862243 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/tom_reed_talks_about_bon_jovi_the_browns_pr_soccer_and_jason_isbell_wfny_podcast_2013_06_18/13862243 Tom Reed talks about Bon Jovi, the Browns PR, Soccer and Jason Isbell – WFNY Podcast – 2013-06-18 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/tom_reed_talks_about_bon_jovi_the_browns_pr_soccer_and_jason_isbell_wfny_podcast_2013_06_18/13862243 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Last week we saw the reason PRISM was created (Brandon) and the reason the Lulu App was created (Brian), but we didn't see Dez fall in love.  That's what we're here for people. To watch our heroine meet her hero. No, the producers have stacked the deck with jokers that aren't hanging around the mansion for the 'right reasons'. But this week, with the help of Mr. Chris Harrison, it's time to suss out the top 10. If you're with rose in tow after tonight, ****? **** is getting real. And without a clear favorite (sorry Brooks, an IV, breathing tube and smelling salts for a broken finger brings you back to the pack), it's anyone's heart to lose. Let's date... 7:01 - The Bachelors are headed to New Jersey. Odds on special guest appearances: Springsteen (1500 to 1), Chris Christie (100 to 1), Bon Jovi (5 to 1), Steve Schirripa (1 to 100 - serving pizza on the boardwalk) 7:04 - Just to clarify, Atlantic City... N... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:08:02 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/bachelorette_live_blog_episode_4/13857794 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/bachelorette_live_blog_episode_4/13857794 Bachelorette Live Blog: Episode 4 http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/bachelorette_live_blog_episode_4/13857794 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Cleveland Browns fans were excited to Fan Fest this year; not because the team is expected to actually be competitive for once. No, the excitement really had nothing at all to do with football or the Browns. It was for the Fan Kickoff Concert featuring legendary rock band Bon Jovi. Go ahead. Squeal like a little school girl now. If I lived in Cleveland I know I would have. Yes, I used the past tense on purpose. Why? Because after getting fans hopes up and excited for an awesome show the team has now announced that Bon Jovi has cancelled. qnibert00/Flickr  The Browns referred fans to the band for a reason, but the band did not offer one up. It just stated that the show had been cancelled. As you could expect, this angered fans and not just a little bit. Many just wanted an explanation; others just voiced their displeasure in a nice way. Others--others were a little expressive with their anger: "Jon I hope you read this!!! Next time you come on the Radio, BAM, change the channel! Yo Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:06:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bon_jovi_and_the_cleveland_browns_seriously_anger_fans/13857563 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bon_jovi_and_the_cleveland_browns_seriously_anger_fans/13857563 Bon Jovi and the Cleveland Browns Seriously Anger Fans http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bon_jovi_and_the_cleveland_browns_seriously_anger_fans/13857563 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   The Cleveland Browns have cancelled a concert at their stadium by rockers Bon Jovi. The show had been scheduled for July 14 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The NFL team did not provide any reason Monday for the concert, which was to kick off the Browns' 2013 season, being scrapped. The Browns said ticket holders should return to their original point of purchase for refunds. The event was to include a performance by local performers Michael Stanley and the Resonators and a pep rally for fans at the 70,000-seat stadium. Source: Sporting News Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:52:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_browns_cancel_kickoff_concert_starring_bon_jovi/13854542 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_browns_cancel_kickoff_concert_starring_bon_jovi/13854542 Cleveland Browns Cancel Kickoff Concert Starring Bon Jovi http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cleveland_browns_cancel_kickoff_concert_starring_bon_jovi/13854542 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png When the going gets tough, the Cleveland Twitterverse helps the Browns replace Bon Jovi to help kick off the 2013 NFL season. Will the concert be cancelled for good? Will an alternate act be brought in to help sell it? Don’t say that we aren’t doing our part to help. Oh and it’s probably not possible, but if I had to choose a band that I’d go see and could fill up a stadium, I would pick the Foo Fighters. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:30:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_twitterverse_comes_up_with_the_bonjovireplacement/13853738 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_twitterverse_comes_up_with_the_bonjovireplacement/13853738 Cleveland Twitterverse comes up with the #BonJoviReplacement http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cleveland_twitterverse_comes_up_with_the_bonjovireplacement/13853738 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Bon Jovi concert scheduled to kick off the Browns’ season at FirstEnergy Stadium has been canceled, per Cleveland’s NewsNet5. The event, billed as a “major announcement” complete with exorbitant fan fare from the team less than one month ago, was also to include a “Fan Fest,” performance by Cleveland native Michael Stanley and the Resonators and a Browns pep rally, all leading up to the Bon Jovi show. Tickets for the show went on sale Monday, June 3 at 10 a.m. Citing multiple sources, there has not been a reason given for the cancellation, but the team—which is, naturally, not commenting at this time—is anticipated to send out a press release on the matter on Monday. [Related: Cleveland Browns hit reset button on media relations] Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:05:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_browns_bon_jovi_concert_canceled_per_report/13853027 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/cleveland_browns_bon_jovi_concert_canceled_per_report/13853027 Cleveland Browns’ Bon Jovi concert canceled per report http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/cleveland_browns_bon_jovi_concert_canceled_per_report/13853027 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Most parents who are proud of their child’s collegiate choice buy a bumper sticker for their car to show their newfound loyalty. Jon Bon Jovi got one for his guitar instead. Bon Jovi was spotted last night with a Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo on his six-string during a concert in Manchester. Why? The frontman’s son, Jesse Bongiovi, is reportedly walking onto the football team this season as a true freshman.  Here are a few shots from the concert – you can see the decal on the lower left portion of his guitar. The Bon Jovi gig in Manchester last night! twitter.com/Rockstarriffs/… — James (@Rockstarriffs) June 9, 2013   Jon Bon Jovi about an hour ago during the show in Manchester, UK twitter.com/BJ_photos/stat… — Bon Jovi photos (@BJ_photos) June 8, 2013 mcfc.co.uk Notre Dame will certainly be “livin’ on a prayer” with that schedule this year, so yeah, this makes sense. Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:14:43 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/photos_jon_bon_jovi_supporting_notre_dame_with_fighting_irish_logo_on_his_guitar/13797632 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/photos_jon_bon_jovi_supporting_notre_dame_with_fighting_irish_logo_on_his_guitar/13797632 Photos: Jon Bon Jovi Supporting Notre Dame With Fighting Irish Logo On His Guitar http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/photos_jon_bon_jovi_supporting_notre_dame_with_fighting_irish_logo_on_his_guitar/13797632 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Cleveland Browns are reportedly set to announce plans for a “Fans Kickoff Concert” at FirstEnergy Stadium on July 14. The headlining act: Bon Jovi. Though having been snubbed on nomination bids to enter the neighboring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Company will help jump-start what could potentially be an annual event under the ownership of Jimmy Haslam III. Haslam has long placed added emphasis on FirstEnergy Stadium being used for events in addition to the ten football games (eight regular season, two preseason) that are played within its confines each year (FirstEnergy Stadium is set to play host to the US Men’s National Team and Belgium later this week.). Select Browns players will reportedly be on hand to help make the ”Kickoff” announcement along with CEO Joe Banner, President Alec Scheiner and local singer/songwriter/radio host Michael Stanley. Cleveland Scene reports that Stanley may in fact be the opening act for Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi is one ... Tue, 28 May 2013 11:47:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bon_jovi_to_headline_fan_kickoff_concert_at_firstenergy_stadium/13709150 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/bon_jovi_to_headline_fan_kickoff_concert_at_firstenergy_stadium/13709150 Bon Jovi to headline “Fan Kickoff” concert at FirstEnergy Stadium http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/bon_jovi_to_headline_fan_kickoff_concert_at_firstenergy_stadium/13709150 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png This is crazy. How many walk on players make it into the circle of 'news' on the World Wide Web? We are talking about a player that has a slim chance of even making the squad let alone actually getting on the field. There are not that many Rudy-esque type stories out there and there are thousands and thousands of current and former college football players. Then again, when your Dad is legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi I suppose anything you do ca be considered 'news' worthy! “I came up here when I was in eighth grade and I just fell in love with the place,” Jesse Bongiovi said. “The culture here, the people here, the opportunities here, they’re unreal. They’re second to none. Given the opportunity to walk on to the team and become a part of this family was an easy decision for me.” As a former crash test dummy--I mean scout team member--myself I appreciate the desire to keep playing even if it is all on the practice field so best of luck to you Jesse. By  now I am sur Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:57:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/jon_bon_jovis_son_ready_to_give_opponents_some_bad_medicine_at_notre_dame/13471774 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/jon_bon_jovis_son_ready_to_give_opponents_some_bad_medicine_at_notre_dame/13471774 Jon Bon Jovi's Son Ready to Give Opponents Some Bad Medicine at Notre Dame http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/jon_bon_jovis_son_ready_to_give_opponents_some_bad_medicine_at_notre_dame/13471774 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jesse Bongiovi, the son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi, is planning to walk on to Notre Dame’s football team, Irish Sports Daily reports. Bongiovi is a senior at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn where he has played football and lacrosse. His father, a New Jersey native and singer of hit songs like “Blaze of Glory”, has been a fan of the Irish and was close with former Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis. He remained a fan of the football team even after Weis was fired. His son also became a big fan of the team. “I came up here when I was in eighth grade and I just fell in love with the place,” Bongiovi told Irish Sports Daily. “The culture here, the people here, the opportunities here, they’re unreal. They’re second to none. Given the opportunity to walk on to the team and become a part of this family was an easy decision for me.” Bongiovi, 18, received interest from other schools, but says he put that aside for the opportunity to walk on at Notre Dame. He also gave up an opportunit... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:49:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/jon_bon_jovis_son_reportedly_will_walk_on_at_notre_dame/13468069 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/jon_bon_jovis_son_reportedly_will_walk_on_at_notre_dame/13468069 Jon Bon Jovi’s son reportedly will walk on at Notre Dame http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/jon_bon_jovis_son_reportedly_will_walk_on_at_notre_dame/13468069 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/b/2b200da579fd0c0c310c39d906cb249d803877f7/mini/jon-bon-jovi-notre-dame.jpg He gives love a bad name T… Dallas Cowboys Jerry Jones and his lovely wife Gene were spotted at Bon Jovi’s show at American Airlines Center last week. Jerry always keep things interesting. Wonder what’s in the red cups?-TO Tony Romo Rocking out on Stage Jerry Jones is an effeminate Sitter Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jerry_jones_likes_bon_jovi/13420369 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/jerry_jones_likes_bon_jovi/13420369 Jerry Jones Likes Bon Jovi http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/jerry_jones_likes_bon_jovi/13420369 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On March 14, 2013, New Jersey's own Bon Jovi, led by singer Jon Bon Jovi, performed at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, KY to a sold out crowd, on their "Because We Can" Tour. The band started at 8:15p.m., and played an awesome 2 hour and 45 minute set of Bon Jovi songs. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:53:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/bon_jovi_concert_review_march_14_2013_louisville_ky/13169875 http://network.yardbarker.com/entertainment/article_external/bon_jovi_concert_review_march_14_2013_louisville_ky/13169875 Bon Jovi concert review March 14, 2013 Louisville, KY http://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/bon_jovi_concert_review_march_14_2013_louisville_ky/13169875 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png We already knew that Mark Cuban doesn’t mind spending money or living lavishly, so is it possible that he booked Bon Jovi to play at a party at his mansion? Delonte West says that’s the case. The Mavericks guard tweeted on Friday about going to his owner’s house for a private party, and he was clearly impressed: Private party at mark Cuban house..u should see the estates around dis joint…cood-gracious -alive..my house size of pool houses round here — Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) June 9, 2012 But that’s not even the half of it. According to West’s next tweets, popular ’80s rock band Bon Jovi came out to play in the backyard: Wow!!!! I know BonJovi just ain’t walk out on stage…..MarkCuban got BonJovi in his backyard!!!! Man I love Dallas!! twitter.com/CharleeRedz13/… — Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) June 9, 2012 ….we in’s d back yard of the fortress….I feel like I’m part of the band!!!! In my mind!!! twitter.com/CharleeRedz13/… — Delonte West (@Ch Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:34:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_cuban_got_bon_jovi_to_play_at_private_party_at_his_house/10973777 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/mark_cuban_got_bon_jovi_to_play_at_private_party_at_his_house/10973777 Mark Cuban got Bon Jovi to play at private party at his house? http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/mark_cuban_got_bon_jovi_to_play_at_private_party_at_his_house/10973777 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/0/80f1b3c043afb4ff549a132e3fe9e9ffc36adf78/mini/bon-jovi-mark-cuban-party.jpg In shipping down to Philadelphia, Jonathon Papelbon's notorious entrance to "Shipping Up to Boston" by Boston’s own Dropkick Murphys, is no longer played throughout the Fenway Park PA system, leaving "Sweet Caroline" as the lone Fenway sing-a-long. But a few months into the 2012 season, some new Fenway favorites have emerged. Below is a complete list of the 2012 at-bat and pitcher entrance music. Sarah McKenna (vice president of fan Services and entertainment), John Carter (director of Red Sox Productions) and the Red Sox DJ, TJ Connelly, reserve the right to overrule any song selection from the players. The crew... Tue, 22 May 2012 10:32:05 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/red_sox_at_bat_songs_pitcher_entrance_music_ranges_from_bon_jovi_to_pitbull/10847222 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/red_sox_at_bat_songs_pitcher_entrance_music_ranges_from_bon_jovi_to_pitbull/10847222 Red Sox At-Bat Songs, Pitcher Entrance Music Ranges from Bon Jovi to Pitbull http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/red_sox_at_bat_songs_pitcher_entrance_music_ranges_from_bon_jovi_to_pitbull/10847222 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png