who knew that sharon stone (50) & melanie griffith (50) were such good pals?!? the two actresses were spotted out having lunch at the ivy (aka known as a paparazzi hunting ground) and then went shopping together at les habitudes - i do adore ms. stone (if i were forced to pick out my favorite movie starring ms. stone it would have to be casino) but i freakin' love ms. griffith - she's total hot mess & high camp - i swear you must see her '92 flick shining through - ...

hey hey! although i don't really feel like heading out on a monday night - it is 'cinco de mayo' AND alicia keys is playing downtown at staples center - so how could i resist?!? i've been a huge fan of ms. keys for a few years now so it'll be a treat to finally hear & see her play live (plus i have a very decent seat) i'm sure she'll be putting on a kick-ass show (jordin sparks and ne-yo are opening for her) i'll try and update this post ...

Robert Downey Jr and 14-year-old offspring Indio at the Lakers-Jazz playoff at the Staples Center on Sunday. (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images via Zimbio) ...