Jon Bon Jovi, left, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, right, take questions from reporters during a press conference at City Hall in New York, Monday, June 30, 2008.

Bon Jovi, along with the mayor and sponsors, announced a free Bon Jovi concert in Central Park on July 12, 2008, as part the build-up to the July 15 Major League All-Star baseball game at Yankee Stadium.

Kevin Smith, who has seen an early screening, talks about ‘The Dark Knight’…

“Without giving anything away, this is an epic film (and trust me: based on the sheer size and scope of the visuals and storytelling, that’s not an overstatement). It’s the “Godfather II” of comic book films and three times more earnest than “Batman Begins” (and fuck, was that an earnest film).

Easily the most adult comic book film ever made. Heath Ledger didn’t so much give a performance as he disappeared completely into the role; I know I’m not the first to suggest this, but he’ll likely get at least an Oscar nod (if not the win) for Best Supporting Actor.

Fucking flick’s nearly three hours long and only leaves you wanting more (in a great way). I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed by it. Nolan and crew have created something close to a masterpiece.”

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The fictional shoe worn by Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future II’ is being released by Nike sometime in July. It will be called Nike Hyperdunks.

Not as cool as the movie version, but still sweet…

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Ne-Yo scored his second U.K. No. 1 single yesterday (June 29), as “Closer” (Def Jam/Universal) climbed 2-1, while Coldplay started a third week atop the album chart with “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends”.

‘Year of the Gentleman’ is the third album by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo, scheduled to be released on August 5, 2008.

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