Originally Posted by rocknation

Also keep in mind that without a record deal, the Bon Jovi budget took a big blow because they are also without an advance payment from the lable. Add the lost China gigs, and regardless of insurance, they probably couldn't afford to cancel!

In a related story, Chris Brown (the one who beat up Rihanna) was not allowed to leave the Philippines after a gig because he hadn't returned money he was paid for a gig he had cancelled a year earlier. And in a related related story, the governments of Canada and Australia have not permitted Chris to perform in their countries because he beat up Rihanna!