Erich Bergen & Holly Madison; Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Former “Jersey Boy,” Erich Bergen has landed at Television gig. According to his facebook page, twitter, and blogger Steve Friess, Bergen will join the cast of Gossip Girl. He will shoot three episodes. One of them alongside Hillary Duff and Lady Gaga.

Shooting began Friday, October 9th. Bergen portrayed Jersey Boy Bob Gaudio for years on tour and in Las Vegas. He was suddenly let go in September. He also co-produced a special Michael Jackson tribute concert in August that raised about $100,000 for the Clark County Public School Music Program.

Erich Bergen & Holly Madison, Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

Michael Jackson was honored on his 51st birthday (8/29) with a tribute concert at the Pearl at the Palms.  The event included peformers from up and down the Las Vegas Strip and was organized by columnist Steve Friess & Jersey Boys peformer, Erich Bergen.  It raised more than 100 thousand dollars for the Clark County Public Schools Music Program.

Later that night, Michael Jackson was honored by Brenden Theaters with a special star.  Michael’s father, Joe Jackson, was there to accept the honor.  He said he wished his son was there to see it.

Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/Wireimage

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