Scorsese, Bon Jovi to Be Honored
AP, Apr 11, 2006 2:24 pm PDT"Jon Bon Jovi and Martin Scorsese are two public figures who view their success as a platform to give back and do so in ways consistent with Help USA's 20 years of job and housing assistance and mentoring," Maria Cuomo-Cole, co-chair of the dinner, said Tuesday in a statement.
Help USA was formed by former federal Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo to aid the homeless and victims of domestic abuse.
Scorsese, 63, is in post-production for "The Departed." The film, set for release in November, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack Nicholson.
Bon Jovi, the 44-year-old singer, is on tour with his band, Bon Jovi. Their latest album, "Have a Nice Day," was released in September.
Help USA will hold an online auction on the eBay Web site from mid-April through May 7, with items including donations from celebrities.
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