Bon Jovi Play Ball (and Music)

Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Bloomberg

For those who want Bon Jovi dead or alive, a third option has suddenly come into play: free.

Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and those other three guys that make up the wallpaper band are following in the footsteps of Chris Martin’s crew, announcing plans to treat fans to a free concert in New York’s Central Park on July 12.

The gig, held in conjunction with Major League Baseball, will be part of the pomp and circumstance surrounding the July 15 All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

As it is, the Jersey boys are narrowly missing out on a double-header of their own, as they wrap up their current 10-date U.S. tour at Madison Square Garden, with their final two shows set for July 14 and 15.

Jennifer Lopez: Shopping It Up in Spain

Jennifer Lopez: Shopping It Up in Spain

Accompanying her hubby Marc Anthony while he performs a few shows across Europe, Jennifer Lopez headed out to enjoy a day of shopping in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday (June 24).

While Anthony was only briefly spotted as he exited the hotel, Lopez ventured around town - leaving a local store wearing a newly purchased red dress.

Following their trip overseas, the new parents of twin daughters will soon embark on a US tour together in September, with the dates scheduled as follows:

Sept 29 - Atlantic City, NJ - Trump Taj Mahal

Oct 03 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena

Oct 05 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center

Oct 07 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden

Oct 08 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden

Oct 10 - Toronto, ONT - Air Canada Centre

Oct 14 - Chicago, IL - United Center

Oct 17 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion

Oct 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center

Oct 20 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center

Oct 24 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena at Aztec Bowl

Oct 26 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena

Oct 30 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center

Oct 31 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

Nov 02 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena

Nov 03 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena

Sightings: Lindsay, Julia and Diddy

Lindsay Lohan

LADIES NIGHT: Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson, having dinner a few tables away from Cameron Diaz at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood.

SAY CHEESE: Julia Roberts, enjoying a cheeseburger and trying a zucchini omelet during lunch at Macelleria in NYC.

LIZ AND LET LIVE: Elizabeth Taylor, stopping by the Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood with some friends on a Saturday afternoon.

YOU’VE GOT SPAM: Drew Lachey, celebrating his Broadway debut in Monty Python’s Spamalot at New York City’s Southern Hospitality.

NOT HOME ALONE: Ne-Yo, partying at Home in NYC with Danity Kane and Cassie after his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden.

REALITY BITES: Mila Kunis, checking out the band BlueSkyReality at Harry Morton’s Viper Room in L.A.

FUNNY BONES: Chris Tucker and Dave Chappelle, talking business over lunch at Fred Segal in L.A.

SAFETY FIRST: Scott Speedman, putting on a helmet for a bike ride into Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge.

FRIENDS FOREVER: Sean “Diddy” Combs and Lil’ Kim, hanging out in the VIP area in the Tropicana bar and Teddy’s in the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel during the official BET Awards after-party.

PRICE IS RIGHT: Lipstick Jungle star Lindsay Price, having dinner with her parents at Kobe Club New York two nights after America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan did the same with a couple of buddies.

FOXY BOY: Kevin Connolly, hosting the opening of new nightclub and restaurant Shrine at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin Celebrate Coldplay in NYC

Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin Celebrate Coldplay in NYC

Released a week ago, the new Coldplay album Viva La Vida has already been receiving public and critical acclaim.  And last night, Chris Martin and company rocked Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Martin’s wife Gwyneth Paltrow was spotted hanging out after the concert at a post-show party in the Big Apple’s West Village, along with guy pal Ed Burns.

And the “Shakespeare in Love” beauty looked understatedly stunning in a black dress with a black jacket overtop and some strappy brown peep-toe shoes.

Meanwhile, the “She’s the One” actor was looking chic in a black button-up shirt with dark distressed jeans and a pair of black leather shoes.