Celebrity philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi was on hand to boost the spirits of displaced youths on Tuesday when he helped to open a homeless shelter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The rocker is a longtime supporter of homeless charities and he donated money to fund the $3 million facility via his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.

He joined Covenant House International president Kevin Ryan to launch the new accommodation, which will house 20 youngsters between the ages of 18 and 21, explaining that failing to support troubled youths "denies all of us their talents and visions."

A burglar who stole jewelry from rocker Jon Bon Jovi in a raid on his New Jersey neighborhood has been arrested.

Nicholas Tracy, 21, was picked up by police responding to an home alarm alert in Middletown Township on Wednesday. The authorities found the thief hiding in a bathroom.

Tracy was charged in three other burglaries, including one that occurred on April 3 at Bon Jovi's estate.

He reportedly made off with $100,000 of jewelry belonging to the rock star and his wife.

Jon Bon Jovi has taken aim at Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, accusing him of "killing" the music industry with iTunes.

The rocker is saddened that children no longer enjoy the "magical" experience of buying records in a high street store because of the ease of downloading individual tracks onto an iPod.

And he lays the blame for the generational shift in music-buying at the feet of technology mogul Jobs.

Bon Jovi tells The Sunday Times Magazine, "Kids today have missed the whole experience of putting the headphones on, turning it up to 10, holding the jacket, closing their eyes and gett...

Bon Jovi ended a week that saw Lady Gaga and basketball hero Carmelo Anthony stun Madison Square Garden by performing at the fabled New York venue on Thursday night - and all the excitement wasn't lost on frontman Jon Bon Jovi.

Introducing the song "When We Were Beautiful" during the band's set, the rocker told fans, "It's great to be in New York, the greatest city in the entire universe.

"Madison Square Garden had some week, huh? We haven't got crazy phones like Gaga, and we're not the new kid in town like Melo, but, if you like a nice vintage wine that's been around for awhile, then we'...

Halle Berry has emerged victorious in her custody battle with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry after a judge granted her permission to travel with her daughter.

The actress became embroiled in a legal fight with Aubry in December, when the model filed a paternity petition asking to be officially recognized as the father of two-year-old Nahla following the couple's split last year.

At the time, Berry and Aubry had not filed for child custody, visitation or support.

Berry subsequently quit a role in Garry Marshall's romantic comedy New Year's Eve, in which she was set to play Jon Bon Jovi's love...

Lady Gaga has another reason to celebrate following her Grammys success - she's been named the highest-earning pop star of 2010.

The "Poker Face" singer topped Billboard's Money Makers list, with earnings of more than $30.5 million last year. Bon Jovi are second in the rundown with $30.4 million, and Pink Floyd star Roger Waters is third with $24.4 million.

The Dave Matthews Band is the fourth biggest-grossing act of 2010, with $23.9 million, and Justin Bieber is fifth with $22.4 million.

The top 10 is rounded out by Taylor Swift ($20.7 million), Michael Buble ($19.8 million), the Eagles...

Halle Berry's child custody battle with her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry is beginning to get messy - the actress is challenging his efforts to spend more time with their daughter Nahla.

In December, Aubry asked a judge to officially declare him the father of the two year old, and filed a paternity petition in a bid to protect his rights, following his split from the Oscar winner.

At that time, the former couple had not filed for child custody, visitation or support.

Now, Berry is preparing to go to court with Aubry over the custody issues, although it's not clear why she's challenging her ...

Rockers Bon Jovi are to take a two-year hiatus when the band wraps up its current world tour, so their fans will "appreciate" them more when they return.

The group is currently performing a string of dates across the globe as part of The Circle tour, which was the highest-earning trek of 2010. Bon Jovi's final show is set for July 31st in Lisbon, Portugal - and the musicians are adamant it will be their last for some time.

Drummer Tico Torres tells Rolling Stone, "Sometimes you need to get away so people can appreciate you better. The best thing I can tell you is we're gonna need a coup...

Jon Bon Jovi has been confirmed as the latest star to join Valentine's Day follow-up New Year's Eve - just weeks after he cast doubt on ever reviving his acting career.

The Bon Jovi frontman admitted in an interview last month he had little desire to step in front of the camera again, following roles in Pay It Forward and Moonlight and Valentino.

He told Larry King, "(Acting is) so far down the list of things to do these days, because the music has been so great. I've got other philanthropic actions and business stuff going on. So it's not that appealing."

However, the rocker, who has...

Rockers Bon Jovi have grossed $146.5 million from their North American shows in the past 12 months, making them the highest music tour earners of 2010.

The Livin' on a Prayer hit-makers delighted fans across the U.S. and Canada with The Circle trek earlier this year and subsequently played 69 shows to pull in the massive amount, according to the annual Billboard Boxscore poll.

The stars also topped the tour total rundown in 2008 - and frontman Jon Bon Jovi is delighted with the band's achievement.

He says, "In the industry it means something... all your peers are going to look at it. ...

Jon Bon Jovi fears youngsters competing on reality TV talent contests such as American Idol will struggle to become enduring stars because they aren't given enough time to perfect their craft.

The Bon Jovi rocker has appeared on the show twice as a mentor to contestants, and although he appreciates the entertainment value of such competitions, he worries that many aspiring artists will crumble after experiencing instant fame.

He tells Larry King, "Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, I can go (through) the list of guys that would have all been thrown off... What artists have establi...

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi's charity restaurant in his native New Jersey has become an instant hit as those hit hard by the recession dine out to help each other through tough times.

The singer's Soul Kitchen initiative was inspired by a news item Bon Jovi saw on TV about how dining out gave struggling families a real lift.

And the rock star decided to set up a "food bank" linked to a New Jersey soup kitchen, where families could eat for free in return for volunteer work.

He explains, "You come and there's no prices on the menu, so the dignity of a family having this wonderful experience tog...

Jon Bon Jovi is planning a long hiatus from rock when Bon Jovi's current world tour ends next summer - because he needs to take a rest.

The exhausted "Livin' On A Prayer" singer admits his age and a number of other things have made him rethink his plans for the second half of 2011.

He says, "It's time. We have to go to bed."

And the 48 year old admits the sheer magnitude of the world tour has forced him to stop and take stock: "When you're going to places that they don't have their own electricity and you say, 'Don't worry, we'll bring our own,' it's time to take a break."

But he insist...

Finn and Sam are sexually frustrated, Puck is back, and Sectionals are a month away. Also, Mr. Schue is rehashing last year’s Battle of the Sexes assignment and Kurt is getting physically and verbally attacked. Ryan Murphy has talked about how this season will deal with homophobia and focus on themes of acceptance. Right from the start, we see that these issues will be at the heart of this week’s “Glee.”

Before we get there though, Mr. Schue switches up the assignment of the week. So now, the boys will be singing traditionally female vocals and the girls will sing classic rock anthems. In...

Jon Bon Jovi credits his wife and kids with saving him from suicidal thoughts after the pressures of running the Bon Jovi empire became too much to handle.

The rock superstar struggled to deal with the big responsibility of transforming from a young singer in a band to running the group's multi-million dollar business dealings as the frontman of the best-selling group. And Bon Jovi admits times got so tough following a huge world tour, he had a complete "burnout," and contemplated throwing himself out of a moving car as he raced to a psychologist for help.

He tells Britain's Sunday Mail...

Bon Jovi decided to stage a surprise during their concert in Madrid, Spain Saturday night. Rihanna joined the band on stage during Livin' on a Prayer. The rock band and the R&B star were also in the area for the MTV Europe Music Awards.

"Wait!... did I just rock out with Bon Jovi tonight??? WTFFFF!!!!!!!" Rihanna posted on her Twitter account afterward.

Jon Bon Jovi told People, "It was so beautiful. She sang great, she's a sweetheart of a girl. She's a big fan too. It was great."

Rihanna's new album, Loud, is due out November 16.

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As Bon Jovi's No. 1 tour closes out 2010 with concerts in Spain, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, the iconic band will ring in 2011 with newly announced worldwide dates in the U.S., Canada and throughout Europe. Bon Jovi 2011 Tour, promoted by AEG Live, is set to kick off in North America this February with tickets going on sale beginning in November (tour itinerary listed below). For the most up to date on-sale and ticket information, visit www.BonJovi.com.

On November 9th (in the U.S. and Canada), the release of Bon Jovi's GREATEST HITS collections will transport listeners back in time...

Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond have landed nominations to be inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the class of 2010.

The stars join fellow first-time nominees Dr. John and Donovan, while Donna Summer, Tom Waits and rap acts LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys will be keeping their fingers crossed once more to be recognized as music royalty with the industry's highest honor.

The contenders for the 2010 Hall of Fame accolade were announced on Tuesday, but the artists will have to wait until December to learn if they have been selected to go down in history, and ...

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi and his longtime manager have parted ways after working together for the past five years.

The Bon Jovi frontman recently cut ties with Jack Rovner after deciding they were heading in "different directions."

It was rumored Rovner had been fired by the singer after messing up a VIP ticket package, sold as part of the group's latest tour, which was meant to give die-hard fans the chance to meet and greet their idols.

However, Bon Jovi has dismissed the allegations, insisting creative differences is the real reason behind the business split.

In an email to the New York P...

Bret Michaels has been in the tabloids, on reality television and in everyone's hearts lately as he battled various health issues. But that didn't stop the Poison front man from touring with his band, taking care of his two daughters while he is trying to take care of himself and his diabetes, and winning this season's Celebrity Apprentice. He definitely has not lost his touch. Judging from his long blonde hair, pouty lips, bandana and general ooze of sex appeal, one might pass judgment on Bret, especially after seeing him on VH1's Rock of Love. But as he proved on The Celebrity Apprentice,...

Russell Crowe watched previous adaptations of the Robin Hood story to inspire his latest big screen outing - and hated Kevin Costner's turn as the folk hero.

The Gladiator star plays the legendary character in Ridley Scott's upcoming blockbuster and he studied other incarnations of the role to help shape his portrayal of the action man. And he admits Costner's 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves wasn't one he liked.

He says, "I watched the Richard Greene TV series when I was a kid. When you see the episodes now, they're a bit creaky, and it's basically the same story every week. I s...

With such an iconic sketch comedy show like Saturday Night Live, it can be very disappointing when the host fails to excite us. Some celebrity hosts surprise the audience and are actually funny like Brian Williams

, whereas some bomb terribly like January Jones, Michael Phelps and Paris Hilton. Most likely if Lorne Michaels invites the celebrity to host again, it's a good sign like Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin, John Goodman, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Drew Barrymore, and Jon Bon Jovi. A few other phenomenal past hosts were Justin Timberlake, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, Britney S...

Celebrities, of course, have the life. Vacationing at a moment's whim and being privy to some the world's hottest destination spots are what dreams are made of. Here are some current favorite celebrity hot spots. Share with us your dream winter blues destination!

1. MEXICO

The blazing sun of Mexico, Cabo San Lucas in particular, is the number-one preferred celebrity hotspot. Many stars flock south of the border to combat winter holiday blues. Vacationers include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Simpson, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Rihanna and Matt Kemp, George Cloo...

One of Jon Bon Jovi's three sons was hospitalized on Sunday morning after a first aid call from the rocker's New Jersey home, according to online reports.

The child was transported to the Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank after an emergency call was made at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time, reports RadarOnline.com.

According to a Middletown police officer, the incident was not serious. No further details surrounding the nature of the incident have been disclosed.

Because of the severe snowstorms affecting the east coast of the U.S., the boy was taken to the hospital by SUV ...

Jon Bon Jovi and Gwen Stefani are taking legal action against the owners of a U.S. bar over accusations they played the stars' music without authorisation.

Bon Jovi and Stefani want bosses at Sally's Saloon and Eatery in Minneapolis, Minnesota to quit using their tracks to entertain patrons - following allegations they don't have the proper music licence, according to a lawsuit filed in the state last month.

The stars are seeking unspecified damages from the venue, reports TMZ.com.

News of the lawsuit comes in the same week it emerged country sensation Taylor Swift is suing the ...

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres has opened up about his years of alcohol abuse in a new band documentary, revealing his heavy drinking was related to his absent father.

The rocker admits he was "killing" himself with drinking in the early 1990s until his bandmates urged him to seek help - and he turned to band psychologist Lou Cox, who helped keep the bandmates together after they fired manager Doc McGrath in 1991.

In new film "Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful", Torres says, "I was the kind of person that wouldn't drink for months and then blow off two bottles. A lot of that was s**t I h...

Rocker Richie Sambora has thanked his Bon Jovi bandmates for his new-found sobriety - because they insisted he seek help after watching him sink into a drunken, drug induced haze.

Jon Bon Jovi and his pals staged a semi-intervention during a rehearsal and urged the guitarist to enter rehab and address his issues once and for all.

He recalls, "I was still showing up to work but I wasn't nearly as good as I should have been. Jon and the guys said, 'Hey, you've gotta take care of this and you've gotta take care of this now."

Sambora tells news show Access Hollywood his father's cancer...

With New Jersey's New Meadowlands Stadium as their backdrop, Grammy Award-winning hometown heroes Bon Jovi performed at a concert and media event today that announced "The Circle World Tour." The band is preparing to spend nearly two years spanning the globe, including the kickoff event of New Meadowlands Stadium, scheduled for May 26th and 27th, 2010.

The New Meadowlands concerts will go on sale beginning at 10am on Saturday, October 31st, while additional tour dates go on sale beginning November 9th. Fans should continue to log on to www.bonjovi.com for the most up to date concert and ...

Yesterday Bon Jovi posted a message on their official website that the band will be making a special announcement today at noon, and you can watch it live right here on Starpulse!

Bon Jovi has sold over 120 million albums worldwide and has released 10 studio albums, with their 11th, "The Circle", due on November 10. "The Circle" features the band's new single, "We Weren't Born To Follow", which is their fastest growing single ever. In addition to the CD, the band will also release a new book chronicling their 25 year history, "When We Were Beautiful", with tons of pictures and text writt...

Hundreds of mourners descended on Massachusetts on Friday to pay their respects to Arnold Schwarzenegger's mother-in-law Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died earlier this week.

Celebrities including Jon Bon Jovi, Stevie Wonder and TV titan Oprah Winfrey turned out for the funeral of the mental disability campaigner, as well as the actor-turned-California governor and his wife Maria Shriver.

The sister of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy passed away aged 88 after a short stint in hospital. Her health had dramatically deteriorated in recent years after a series of strokes.

To commem...