Did you know that the famous Jon Bon Jovi was once a janitor?

Having worked as a Janitor is a noble job. When Jon Bon Jovi (born as John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.) was seventeen, he was the Janitor of his cousin Tony Bongiovi's recording studio, the Power Station. This cousin of him knew how passionate Jon Bon Jovi is with music because John spent most of his adolescence skipping school to opt for music activities instead, and ended up playing in local bands with friends and his cousin Tony Bongiovi. When Meco was in Tony's studio recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album in 1980, Tony recommended the song to Jon  "R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and became Jon Bon Jovi's first professional recording. 

The song entitled "Runaway" was recorded by Jon Bon Jovi in June 1982, caught the attention of the radio stations in New Jersey and Jon then recruited a band to support the song. Soon the band attracted a record company bidding war with some major labels, his band became known as Bon Jovi - a diversion from his real surname in order to generate a wider audience fan base due to its disconnection with Jon’s true Italian ethnicity.

"Have a Nice Day", was the band's new album, reached #1 in Australia, Holland, Austria, Germany and Canada after just one week after release. In 2006, his band, Bon Jovi became the first rock band to have a number one hit on the country charts. 

Bon Jovi are set to bring their "Because We Can" world tour to Australia in December 2013. According to Channel 7′s Sunday Night program, the band will play in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In this spectacular new show fans will be treated to an unforgettable night of Bon Jovi’s huge arsenal of hits, as well as new tracks from the band’s latest album WHAT ABOUT NOW which debuted at # 1 on the Australian charts. 

Jon Bon Jovi is the American Dream: A poor kid from Jersey who worked as a janitor in a recording studio and worked his way up to self-made multi-millionaire.

                               

Sources: Artistfacts, EventFinder, Pajiba, Bio, BonJovi.com, Wikipedia, IMDb

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Did you know that Michael Jackson, known as "The King of Pop" suffered from child abuse by his own father?

Michael Jackson, a very famous singer/songwriter, award winning performer, philanthropist and known as "The King of Pop" suffered from child abuse by his own father.

Michael Jackson and some of his siblings stated that they were abused by their own father Joseph, physically and mentally.  Who would think that the "King of Pop" with a Neverland Ranch on 2,700 acres with a complete theme park, menagerie and a movie theatre, living in a million dollar mansion house, is a lonely person. 

Called with a derogatory name such as "big nose"  by his father affected Michael through all his life. At one time Joseph held Michael upside down by one leg and "pummeled him over and over again with his hand, hitting him on his back and buttocks" said Marlon Jackson. Michael confessed that he also suffered nightmares about being kidnapped from his bedroom due to an experience when his father climbed into his room through the bedroom window one night wearing a fright mask, shouting and screaming. His father said that he just wanted to teach his children not to leave the window open when they went to sleep.

Michael Jackson in early 1980's was deeply unhappy. He said "Even at home, I'm lonely. I sit in my room sometimes and cry. It's so hard to make friends... I sometimes walk around the neighborhood at night, just hoping to find someone to talk to. But I just end up coming home."

An interview with Oprah Winfrey in 1993, Michael Jackson shared his childhood abuse experience at the hands of his father.  He admitted that he often cried from loneliness and missed out on much of his childhood years.  "There were times when he'd come to see me, I'd get sick... I'd start to regurgitate. I'm sorry... Please don't be mad at me... But I do love him." Then the "King of Pop" covered his face with his hands and began crying.

His contribution to the world of pop music made him a global figure for over four decades. With the success of his career, though he had a series of controversies, health issues, sad and happy life, the "King of Pop" will always be remembered as someone who is the most successful entertainer of all time.  May he rest in peace.

                                

Sources: Artifacts, Wikipedia, MensXP

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Did you know that Eminem's songs were called "sickening and offensive" by an Australian Prime Minister in 2001?

Eminem had trouble getting a visa to perform 2 shows in Australia in 2001. The rapper was to perform with his D12 posse in Sydney and Melbourne on July 26 and 27 that year.  The Australian Prime Minister John Howard tried to keep him out, calling his songs "sickening and offensive." 

But eventually Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock granted him a visa after Eminem acknowledged the requirements, and also acknowledged that breaching them could result a visa cancellation. Eminem was warned the visa "carried with it a responsibility with respect to our multicultural society and values and the need to avoid vilifying or inciting discord. . . To the point where a potentially dangerous disturbance resulted."

There were concerned groups that opposed to Eminem's Australian tour because according to them Eminem sang violent, foul-mouthed and racist lyrics that are often demeaning to women and gays.

The only reason why Eminem gets these bad ratings and critics is because he exposes the worst of society. This multi-awarded rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor, grow and raised in a not so ideal home. His parents were in a band and separated when their relationship went sour. When Eminem was in his teens, he wrote letters to his father and came back as "return to sender." The rapper was a bit loner and often bullied. He was beaten significantly by De'Angelo Bailey (former schoolmate), split his lip open and knocked the wind out of him. He suffered further beatings from the same bully, including a bathroom incident, where EM sustained injuries to his head, face, back and legs. In his worst run-in with the bully, Bailey hit Em in the face with a snowball containing a heavy object or a piece of ice, and then proceeded to beat him up, which resulted in a concussion and temporary loss of vision in one eye for Em.

Eminem later referenced his bully in his 1999 song "Brain Damage" which included the following lyrics about Bailey: "He banged my head against the urinal till he broke my nose/ Soaked my clothes in blood, grabbed me and choked my throat."

Bailey sued Eminem in 2001 for violation of privacy, but the suit was rightfully tossed out. Recently, Eminem has been speaking out against bullying, in an effort to combat the trend of suicides resulting from anti-gay bullying in schools, despite the fact that Em himself has been accused of fueling anti-gay bullying through his song lyrics.

Eminem's controversies over lyrics have been perceived as being homophobic and was the reason why Australian Prime Minister John Howard attempted to ban his entry to Australia. Eminem denies that he is homophobic and says that during his upbringing such obscene words as a faggot and queer were commonly spoken as being derogatory in general and not implicitly singled towards homosexuals.

When asked in an interview with the New York Times about same-sex marriage been legalized in his home state of Michigan, Eminem responded, "I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want". He said that his "overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be."

EMINEM will return to Australia for an East Coast stadium tour in February 2014. In a bill sure to buck the trend of failing hip hop tours in Australia, Eminem will be joined by Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Melbourne rapper 360 in a bill, titled Rapture.

Eminem's Australian shows will be at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium on February 19, Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on February 20 and Sydney's ANZ Stadium on February 22.

Eminem will release The Marshall Mathers LP2 on November 5. Tickets for the tour will go on sale October 31.

                                 

Sources: Wikipedia, ArtistFacts, TheGuardian, PerezHilton

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