Usher Furious With Jennifer Lopez

Usher is furious and has lashed out at Jennifer Lopez for allegedly stealing a song he originally recorded for his mega-successful album Confessions.

Usher claims Jenifer's new single "Get Right" is a re-recorded version of a song he'd co-written called "Ride" which wasn't included on Confession, but was available as a 2004 12-inch club record and on the Internet.

Usher: "I hate it. And I'd better get some of the publishing rights, I didn't put it on my album because I couldn't get it right. But I didn't expect J.Lo to just take it."

Rich Harrison, producer of both tracks, co-wrote the track with Usher and apparently decided to use it during recording sessions for J.Lo's upcoming album.

According to FOX news, this isn't the first time Lopez has bitten the works of others. She allegedly remade "I'm Real" featuring Ja Rule on an inside tip from Tommy Mottola who said ex-wife Mariah Carey had done something similar with the same music sample for what turned out to be ill-fated Glitter soundtrack.

J.Lo Gets It Wrong Says Usher

Jennifer Lopez might "Get Right" on her new single but according to Usher, he got it first. Usher claims J.Lo's new single "Get Right" is a re-recorded version of his own tune called "Ride". "Ride" didn’t make it onto 2004’s Confessions but Usher did release the track on the internet. So how did it get into J.Lo’s hands? Usher co-wrote the track with producer Rich Harrison who is now working with the Bronx diva. Usher is said to be shocked by the new rendition, and is expecting some publishing money.

J.Lo 'Struggling' To Finish Album

Latina superstar Jennifer Lopez is reportedly struggling to complete her fourth original studio album Rebirth in time for its March release date.

American network Fox News' correspondent Roger Friedman reports the Jenny From The Block singer rejected footage for a DVD documentary after her new manager, film producer Simon Fields, approved it without her permission

Fox sources say Lopez returned to the studio to re-shoot the video to be more "flattering and less revealing of her limited vocal range".

However, Lopez's producers have welcomed the input of her third husband Marc Anthony, an experienced songwriter and singer.

Usher Lashes Out At Jennifer Lopez Over Alleged Song Theft

USHER ACCUSES J.LO OF SONG 'THEFT'

USHER has lashed out at R&B rival JENNIFER LOPEZ for allegedly stealing a song he cast aside while recording the hugely successful album CONFESSIONS.

The YEAH! star claims J.Lo's new single GET RIGHT is a re-recorded version of RIDE, a song Usher co-wrote last year (04) which is only available on the internet.

The 26-year-old rages, "I hate it, but I'd better get some of the publishing rights or else. I didn't put it on my album because I couldn't get it right. But I didn't expect J.Lo to just take it."

Producer RICH HARRISON co-wrote the track with Usher and he decided to use it during recording sessions for J.Lo's upcoming album REBIRTH, lifting the horn section completely and re-using the same vocal pattern.

Jennifer Lopez Marriage Is On The Rocks?

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's marriage is reportedly on the rocks.

The couple, who married in a surprise ceremony last June, are said to be arguing over Marc's controlling behaviour, according to America's In Touch magazine.

Sources claim that Marc is jealous of J.Lo's ex-fiancé, Ben Affleck, and has made her sell the Miami and Los Angeles homes they used to share.

He has also allegedly banned her from wearing skimpy outfits and has told the broody singer that he doesn't want children, as he already has two sons from his first marriage to Dayanara Torres.

One told the magazine: "They've been arguing, but recently things seem to be getting worse. The main problem is J.Lo wants children and Marc doesn't want any more. But J.Lo's worked flat out to get where she is and wants a child.

"Marc made her sell the houses as he wasn't comfortable in places where she had spent time with other men."

J.Lo married Latino singer Marc, who became her third husband, last June, just six months after splitting with Affleck.

She has made no secret of her desire to have children and recently said that a baby would be a "perfect" gift, before adding that she had never been happier than she is with Marc.

Usher Accuses J.Lo Of Song 'Theft'

Usher has lashed out at R&B rival Jennifer Lopez for allegedly stealing a song he cast aside while recording the hugely successful album Confessions.

The Yeah! Star claims J.Lo's new single Get Right is a re-recorded version of Ride, a song Usher co-wrote last year which is only available on the internet.

The 26-year-old rages, "I hate it, but I'd better get some of the publishing rights or else. I didn't put it on my album because I couldn't get it right. But I didn't expect J.Lo to just take it."

Producer Rich Harrison co-wrote the track with Usher and he decided to use it during recording sessions for J.Lo's upcoming album Rebirth, lifting the horn section completely and re-using the same vocal pattern.

J.Lo Brings

Actress Jennifer Lopez is planning to bring her fashion street smarts to the catwalk on MTV next month.

Lopez -- who recently revealed plans to embark on her first fashion show -- is inviting MTV cameras to promote her clothing line, J.Lo By Jennifer Lopez, for a special broadcast. Jennifer Lopez: Beyond The Runway, set to air on February 24, will follow the superstar as she runs her clothing company and juggles her other career duties as her show at Olympus Fashion Week approaches.

Lopez said, in a statement, ``I've had a passion for fashion for so long. I am that girl who comes from the street, who comes from the Bronx, but has traveled the world and can bring all of those glamorous qualities, so it's like a sexy street glamour."

J.Lo Takes Astaire Way

JENNIFER LOPEZ looked as though she was stepping back in time as she took to the stage during an awards ceremony at the weekend. Legendary dancer Fred Astaire, famed for his dapper dress and cane, wouldn't have looked out of place alongside J-Lo, who was a guest at the NRJ awards in Cannes, France.

J.Lo 'Quits Brits After Baby Rows With Anthony'

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ has cancelled her performance at next month's (09FEB05) BRIT AWARDS following an argument with husband MARC ANTHONY over her baby plans.

Salsa singer, Anthony allegedly told broody Lopez he doesn't want to have children because he already has two sons, RYAN, 16 months and CRISTIAN, 3, with ex-wife DAYANARA TORRES, as well as a daughter ARIANNA, 11, with ex-love DEBBIE ROSADO, reports British newspaper the NEWS OF THE WORLD.

And friends say Lopez has decided against flying to London for the music ceremony so she can work through her problems with Anthony, who she married last June (04).

A source says, "They're been arguing, but recently things seem to be getting worse. The main problem is J.Lo wants children and Marc doesn't want any more.

"But J.Lo's worked flat out to get where she is and wants a child. She loves Marc and she's torn."

Earlier this month (JAN05) Lopez admitted she was desperate for a baby, saying, "I have always been very big on family and I've always said it will happen one day. I would love it."

Bye Bye Diva

J.Lo is back and determined to leave her soap opera dramas behind for good, Sal Morgan writes.

Arriving at Sony Studios in New York I'm prepared for some seriously demanding diva behaviour. After all, I am about to interview Jennifer Lopez.

Surprisingly, there's no entourage of beefy bodyguards, no stylists or assistants. There's no make-up artist, coat carriers or bedsheet thread counter (250 threads minimum, say the gossips, or she's out of there!). As for the all-white room with white lilies, white candles and white leather lounges, I couldn't find it anywhere.

What's more, Lopez is running on time (practically unheard of in the world of superstardom) and is, I'm assured, "in good spirits".

Curled up in an armchair and wearing a cap, Lopez certainly looks low-key, in fact I practically walk straight past her. "Hi, I'm Jennifer," she smiles. The singer/actor looks cool and comfortable in fitted jeans, khaki army-style shirt, grey hooded jumper and boots. Wearing barely any make-up, her skin is flawless, with her trademark sun-kissed J.Lo glow in place (even though it's four degrees outside).

So, how to address this supposed egomaniac? Is she "Jenny from the Block", "J.Lo" or just plain "Jen"?

"Call me whatever!" laughs Lopez. "J.Lo was just a bit of fun that got really crazy. I've never really been anyone but Jennifer."

As for some of those rumoured diva demands? "They're for crazy people to believe," she says. "I've been asked all this stuff from using a $700 tub of La Mer face cream a day to my pre-nup 10 commandments. I can't believe that people read that stuff and they think it's true. It's crazy."

Crazy it certainly is, but it's not that hard to believe. It was not quite a year ago that Lopez officially announced, after two near-miss weddings, that "Bennifer", her hugely publicised relationship with Ben Affleck, was over.

Rebirth will be released on February 28.

J.Lo Heats Up French Pop Awards

Pop diva Jennifer Lopez and rhythm and blues sensation Usher lit up the stage today in the French Riviera town of Cannes at the 2005 NRJ Music Awards, France's flashy answer to the Grammys.

The star-studded live broadcast, complete with a paparazzi-lined red carpet reminiscent of the Cannes film festival, was the kick-off event for the world's biggest and most influential music trade fair, MIDEM, which begins tomorrow.

Among the winners, Los Angeles band Maroon 5 took home two trophies for international breakout act and best international song for the catchy This Love.

The group is up for the Grammy award for Best New Artist next month.

Usher won for international male artist of the year, defeating rapper Eminem, rocker Lenny Kravitz and pop singers Robbie Williams and Billy Crawford.

Rocker Avril Lavigne was named best international female artist over pop princess Britney Spears and a trio of American R&B stars - Alicia Keys, Anastacia and Beyonce.

But performances by some of the biggest names in international pop music largely eclipsed the presentation of the awards.

And as for fashion statements, white was clearly the colour of the night.

Lopez, sporting a sultry white tuxedo with black lapels, electrified the youthful crowd with the first live performance of her new single Get Right, from her upcoming album Rebirth.

Usher - decked out from head to toe in white, including his diamond stud earrings - swaggered through his monster hit Yeah!, eliciting screams from the women in the audience with his hip-thrusting dance moves.

The king of American R&B, nominated for eight Grammy awards, dominated the charts in 2004 with Confessions, the year's top-selling album in the United States with nearly eight million copies sold.

Keys, a five-time Grammy winner nominated for eight statues this year, delivered a powerful rendition of If I Ain't Got You.

She followed the A-list dress code with a white trouser suit.

Other winners included US hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, which took home top honours for best international album with Elephunk.

British pop quartet Blue won for best international group or duo.

French-Canadian pop star Roch Voisine took home the award for Best Francophone Male Artist.

NRJ is one of France's most popular radio stations, and more than five million listeners cast ballots in 13 categories - six French-language, six international and the video of the year - ahead of today's ceremony.

Irish rock band U2 received a special career achievement award.

The group was originally scheduled to perform, but frontman Bono told reporters one of the band's members was attending to a sick child.

J.Lo Brits Show

Alongside presenter Chris Evans's big ego, there could be a pair of big buns headlining this year's Brit Awards.

If organisers get their way, J-Lo will be strutting her stuff on the big stage as the gongs are handed out to the musical elite.

And McFly.

Probably.

According to reports, a Brits spokesman said: "Jennifer Lopez is one of the people we have asked to perform and we're waiting to hear if she can fit it into her schedule.

“The line-up is already great, but it would be great to have her on the bill, too."

So they're, like, not that bovvered or anything.

Despite playing it cool, we hope the Brits team have got their paintbrushes handy to redecorate the dressing room to Mrs Marc Anthony's exacting standards.

And, oh, is that a job lot of fancy-dan scented candles and lilies we see being shipped into Earls Court in preparation?

J.Lo Now Available In Chocolate

Jennifer Lopez has just become a little sweeter - she's been immortalised as a chocolate statue.

Confectionary giant Cadbury and Madame Tussauds have teamed up to create an edible likeness of the singer and actress.

The chocolate sculpting was introduced last week at Madame Tussauds Wax

Jennifer Lopez Is Still J-Lo

Jennifer Lopez has announced that she can be referred to as 'Jennifer', 'J-Lo' or 'Jenny'.

Speaking on 106.1 BLI Long Island she said said that the name-changing issue was blown out of proportion when she made a flippant comment in an interview about the name of upcoming album Rebirth. She said at the time that she was tired of being called J-Lo and was considering calling the album Call Me Jennifer to get the point across.

However, speaking to the Long Island station she declared: "You can call me J-Lo or you could call me Jennifer or you could call me Jenny - I don't care!"

J-Lo has movie Monster-In-Law coming in May and the new album Rebirth will be released in March.

Usher Says Jennifer Lopez 'Get Right' Was His First

Ask Usher what he thinks of Jennifer Lopez (news)' new single "Get Right" and he might say "that's just wrong." Fox News is reporting that Usher already recorded "Get Right" as a single called "Ride." The song wasn't featured on his smash album Confessions, but it was released as a 12-inch club record and on the Internet last year. In fact, both "Ride" and "Get Right" were produced by Rich Harrison who is said to have used the same horn track on both songs.

Lopez' single was released as "Get Right" because it's mixed with a rap record with the same name by Fabolous.

Usher is reportedly furious about Lopez's release. When he was asked about her version of the song Fox News claims he said, "I hate it. And I'd better get some of the publishing (rights).

J.Lo Pitches In For Tsunami Relief

[Hollywood News]: New York, Jan 20 : Jennifer Lopez is the latest celeb to pitch in to raise funds for the tsunami victims.

The latino singer ,is reportedly joining an all-star bill for the MTV Asia Aid benefit,which will be aired on all MTV channels worldwide on Feb. 3.

Since she would not be able to attend the special, which will be held at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, in person, a prerecorded performance contributed by Lopez, will be teleacast during the show.

The special will also feature live performances from Alicia Keys, Good Charlotte, Kelly Clarkson, Hoobastank and Simple Plan, along with many of Asia's top music stars, including India's Asha Bhosle, Japan's Namie Amura, Thailand's Tata Young and Bird Thongchair McIntyre, and Malaysia's Siti Nurhaliza.

Artists including Ricky Martin, Sting, Green Day, Nelly, 50 Cent and Moby who would not be attending the show in person,will tape spots to air during the concert urging viewers to donate generously toward relief efforts.

Lopez Fashion Show Set For TV Broadcast

Actress JENNIFER LOPEZ will unveil her latest fashion range on cable network MTV.

Lopez - who recently revealed plans to embark on her first ever fashion show - will promote her clothing line J.LO BY JENNIFER LOPEZ's autumn (05) range on the catwalk, and invite MTV cameras to film the event for a special broadcast.

JENNIFER LOPEZ: BEYOND THE RUNWAY, set to air on 24 February (05), will follow the superstar as she runs her clothing company and juggles her other career duties as her show at OLYMPUS FASHION WEEK approaches.

She says in a statement, "I've had a passion for fashion for so long. I am that girl who comes from the street, who comes from the Bronx, but has travelled the world and can bring all of those glamorous qualities, so it's like a sexy street glamour."

J.Lo Courted For Brits

Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez is being lined up to headline next month's Brit Awards in London.

Organisers are desperate to a secure a big name to maintain the profile of the music event - the UK's answer to the Grammy Awards - and are in talks with J-Lo to join a guest list including Snoop Dogg, Scissor Sisters and Green Day.

A spokesperson confirms: "Jennifer Lopez is one of the people we have asked to perform and we're waiting to hear if she can fit it into her schedule.

"The line-up is already great, but it would be great to have her on the bill, too."

J.Lo, Nelly Join MTV's Tsunami Aid

Jennifer Lopez (news) is the latest A-lister to pitch in on tsunami relief efforts.

J.Lo is joining an all-star bill for the MTV Asia Aid benefit, set to air on all MTV channels worldwide on Feb. 3, including MTV2 in the U.S. at 9 a.m. ET.

The special, which will be held at the IMPACT Arena in Bangkok, will feature live performances from Alicia Keys, Good Charlotte, Kelly Clarkson (news), Hoobastank and Simple Plan, along with many of Asia's top music stars, including India's Asha Bhosle, Japan's Namie Amura, Thailand's Tata Young (news) and Bird Thongchair McIntyre, and Malaysia's Siti Nurhaliza (news).

The cable network will also broadcast a prerecorded performance contributed by Lopez, who was unable to attend. Several other artists who couldn't make the Feb. 3 show in person--including Ricky Martin (news - web sites), Sting, Green Day, Nelly, 50 Cent and Moby--will tape spots to air during the concert urging viewers to donate generously toward relief efforts.

"The entire world is united by the devastation of this tragedy," said Nelly in a statement. "It's an issue of humanity. History will judge us on our compassionate and immediate response."

"The people of South Asia need our help to rebuild their lives. This is an opportunity to keep giving, and your generosity and compassion that has been so incredible over the last few weeks," added Lopez.

A free feed of the show will be offered to broadcasters globally, with MTV aiming to beam the benefit directly into the homes of three-quarters of the world's TV viewers--or more than 1 billion people.

"The response so far has been overwhelming, and the event will bring together diverse artists from across the globe to offer hope and inspiration," said Bill Roedy, president of MTV Networks International. "This will be a global event."

CNN International has also pledged to create nine vignettes exploring the human side of the tragedy, including video montages of the afflicted areas and first-hand accounts from survivors.

A majority of the money raised during the event will go to UNICEF (news - web sites), with the balance being funneled to local charities in Thailand, India, and other hard-hit areas.

MTV will also air its own news special, MTV News Presents: After the Tsunami, exploring the aftermath of the earthquake-triggered tsunamis that devastated a dozen countries in Asia and Africa on Dec. 26. More than 226,000 people were killed.

The benefit is the last effort by the entertainment industry to lend a hand.

On Saturday, NBC Universal organized a telethon featuring Hollywood A-listers such as George Clooney (news), Brad Pitt, Drew Barrymore (news) and Ben Affleck (news), as well as performances by Sheryl Crow (news) and Tim McGraw. The event recalled the massive America: Tribute to Heroes benefit in the wake of 9-11.

However, unlike the latter, which was watched by some 89 million U.S. viewers and raised $150 million, the two-hour Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope only drew 5.7 million by comparison--possibly due to audience fatigue from around-the-clock cable news coverage.

No word yet exactly how much money was raised during the telethon. NBC is expected to make an announcement on Friday.

J.Lo, U2, Usher Star At French Music Awards On Riviera

PARIS (AFP) - Pop diva Jennifer Lopez (news), rhythm and blues sensation Usher and Irish rockers U2 will be in the French Riviera resort of Cannes on Saturday for the 2005 NRJ Music Awards, France's glam answer to the Grammys (news - web sites).

Lopez will sing "Get Right", the first single off her upcoming album "Rebirth". The CD, due out on March 1, features a guest appearance by Lopez's new husband, Latin crooner Marc Anthony.

Usher, whose "Confessions" was the top-selling album in the United States in 2004 with nearly eight million copies sold, will also perform at the flashy ceremony, to be broadcast live on French private television network TF1.

NRJ is one of France's most popular radio stations, and more than five million listeners have cast ballots in 13 categories -- six French-language, six international and the video of the year -- ahead of Saturday's ceremony.

Up for international female artist of the year are R and B stars Alicia Keys, Anastacia and Beyonce, rocker Avril Lavigne (news) and pop princess Britney Spears (news).

Usher, rapper Eminem (news - web sites), rocker Lenny Kravitz (news) and pop singers Robbie Williams (news) and Billy Crawford (news) will vie for top honors as international male artist of the year.

U2 is up for best duo or group of the year, along with Keys/Usher, the Black Eyed Peas, Blue and Destiny's Child, which is fronted by Beyonce.

The awards show is the kick-off event for the MIDEM music trade fair, the international music industry's most influential annual gathering which begins on Sunday in Cannes.

Jennifer Lopez Seen Out In Fur

Pop Diva Jennifer Lopez was seen wearing fur in New York this week.

The 35 year old singer actress was filming a promo for her next single “Hold Me Down” in the Bronx.

Lopez tried on three different fur coats on set which is sure to anger anti fur campaigners.

The singer has attracted criticism in the past for frequently wearing fur from ethical organisation PETA.

Recently married to third husband Marc Antony, she is concentrating on her singing career after a series of movie flops.

She is also said to be fed up with the “J-LO” tag and is rumoured to be considering titling her new album “Call me Jennifer”.

Lopez's Traumatic Toilet Trips

Pop beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ hates visiting nightclub toilets, because autograph-hunting fans always gather around her cubicle.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer has learned to deal with the frenzied attention she attracts in public, but still feels uncomfortable relieving herself in close contact to star-struck revellers.

She says, "People follow you into the bathroom. They listen to you pee, wait for you to come out of the stall, and then ask to shake your hand or sign the loo roll.

"There's something not quite about that."

J.Lo Stands By Gigli!

[Hollywood News]: London, Jan 18 : Latino diva Jennifer Lopez who's movie Gigli was ridiculed by critics has once again rushed to the defence of her film, insisting that the appeal of the original script was impossible to resist.

The actress has appeared in a series of box office flops over the past few years, but she defended her disastrous on-screen collaboration with ex flame Ben Affleck, claiming she'd happily repeat her experience shooting the film.

"I would pick Gigli again. There was some interesting writing in it. If I had the time to do it again, I would," Lopez was quoted by Femalefirst, as saying.

"It was a moment in time. It was what it was. It all seemed like the right thing. I did my best and it's important I stand by my work," she added.

J.Lo Getting Comfortable

R&B star Jennifer Lopez has toned down her 'bling-bling' wardrobe in favour of "comfortable" clothes, but she still has a taste for expensive jewellery. Jennifer has started wearing more conservative outfits since marrying Latino singer Marc Anthony last June, and her prolific clothes-buying in the past is starting to pay dividends. The 35-year-old says, "This coat I'm wearing now has been in my closet for six years, so I have all this new stuff that's actually old. "I still love my hoop earrings and my bling but I also see myself gravitating towards stuff that is a little bit more comfortable and lived in."

Lopez Show Hits Road For Encore

Jennifer Lopez is hoping to visit Australia as part of a promotional tour centred on the release of her new album, Rebirth.

Jennifer Lopez And New Hubby Marc Anthony Try To Keep Low Profile

Jennifer Lopez has been keeping a low profile in New York after marrying Marc Anthony, suggesting she may be trying to live a more normal life.

The newlyweds tried not to draw attention to themselves during a recent visit to London Jewelers in an upscale Manhasset, N.Y., shopping center, Long Island's Newsday reported Sunday.

"Some celebrities pull up in the Rolls Royce with bodyguards, and they're dressed like they're going to a gala, because they want to be noticed," said store manager Richard Cefalu.

While customers stared at the starry couple, sales staff -- trained to be discreet when the rich and famous come to shop -- remained cool as they helped Lopez try on what Cefalu called some of the shop's more "user-friendly" gems, including a diamond necklace.

Jennifer Lopez Would till Re-do Gigli Despite Critics

LOPEZ: 'I'D DO GIGLI AGAIN'

JENNIFER LOPEZ has once again rushed to the defence of her critically-mauled 2003 movie GIGLI, insisting the appeal of the original script was impossible to resist.

The actress has appeared in a series of box office flops over the past few years, but she's defended her disastrous on-screen collaboration with BEN AFFLECK, claiming she'd happily repeat her experience shooting the film.

She says, "I would pick Gigli again. There was some interesting writing in it.

You never know how a movie is going to turn out but if you believe in it, you go with it.

"If I had the time to do it again, I would.

"It was a moment in time. It was what it was. It all seemed like the right thing. I did my best and it's important I stand by my work."

J.Lo's Quiet Life On Long Island

Browsing for diamonds at Manhasset's tony Americana shopping center might not seem like the most down-to-earth activity to most Long Islanders.

Then again, most Long Islanders aren't Jennifer Lopez.

But La Lopez has been keeping a lower profile lately than in the days of Bennifer and Puffy, and recent sightings of her on Nassau's North Shore -- where her husband, singer Marc Anthony, owns a home in Brookville -- may indicate a longing toward what passes, at least along the Gold Coast, as a more normal sort of life.

Lopez and Anthony made a casual entrance when they strolled into London Jewelers one weekday this past summer, said store manager Richard Cefalu. "Some celebrities pull up in the Rolls Royce with bodyguards, and they're dressed like they're going to a gala, because they want to be noticed," he said. Not so J. Lo, who wore jeans and a casual bandana over her head. "If you didn't recognize her, maybe you wouldn't give her a second look," he said.

While some customers gawked, Cefalu's sales staff -- trained to discreetly handle the pampered set -- kept their jaws in place as they helped the star try on what Cefalu called some of the shop's more "user-friendly" gems, including a diamond necklace.

Lopez and Anthony, who smiled and joked throughout, tried not to draw attention to themselves, he said. "They wanted their space, and I think to feel at home."

Long home to some very serious old money, Nassau's North Shore is the sort of place where celebrities such as Lopez or homegrown star Billy Joel may merit notice, but it's considered ill-bred to talk about it.

On a recent run to an upscale Greenvale toy store where Madame Alexander dolls go for $189 and a battery-powered, child-size Vespa scooter fetches $300, Lopez didn't exhibit any more cash or flash than other customers, said a store manager who preferred to remain anonymous. Yes, Lopez and her husband brought a driver and that celebrity accessory, the personal assistant, to the shop. "Lots of people around here have limos, and that sort of thing," the manager said.

Not everyone was quite so blase about the news that Lopez had moved to the area.

Pharmacist Angela Cangero of Glen Cove said she is a big fan -- "I think she's classy, she's beautiful and she's very real" -- and would love to see J. Lo walk into her workplace, Locust Valley Chemists.

Lopez has not dropped by to finger containers of lavender-scented bath salts in the relative privacy of this upscale retail strip, where Mel Gibson is said to have lunched recently just down the road at Buckram Stables.

Cangero, 25, has had to content herself with the next best thing: a drive-by glimpse of the star's house, or at least what Cangero's boyfriend told her was the celebrity couple's home as they whizzed by in the car.

Members of C.W. Post's track team had better luck in the fall, when they got treated to what some college guys might consider a dream come true: seeing Lopez work up a sweat.

One day in November she arrived in a black Hummer and, as her driver kept watch from the bleachers, clocked some laps on the college track. "She did a good five miles," said sophomore Stephen Strait, 19, a high-jumper and sprinter. At first the runners didn't realize with whom they were sharing the track. But soon enough the whispers began, until one team member -- after craning his neck under the guise of performing an elaborate stretch -- was able to see her face, and darted over to spread the news. "We didn't try and talk to her though," Strait said.

Jennifer Lopez Hated Her 'Movie Star House'

[Hollywood News]: London, Jan 15 : Latino diva Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she moved out of her Hollywood house and sold it because it was too much like a 'movie star house' rather than a 'homely' place.

The 'Wedding Planner' actress said that she dint want something that she could show off, instead she wanted a place which was warm and comfortable, where she could grow old with her third husband Marc Anthony who she married last June, reports Female First.

"It was a movie star house. I've bought a smaller one instead. We have a house in Long Island like a French chateau. It's glamorous but still homely. It's a house to live in, to grow old in. you can see yourself there in 50 years," the report quoted her as saying.

Jennifer Lopez Not An Attention Seeker

Jennifer Lopez has insisted that she is not an attention seeker, and only wants to be recognised for her music and movies.

Lopez's personal life is often cast into the spotlight, including her failed relationship with Ben Affleck and marriage to Marc Anthony.

Teen Hollywood quotes her as saying, "I've never been on so many magazine covers in my entire life - it was scary. I got into this business to sing and dance, to make music and grow as an artist.

"I love doing what I do and hearing people respond. That's what I do it for. Not for my life to become this front-page weirdness, a territory where you are always going to be picked apart. But I've learned from it.

"One minute they're with you and, all of a sudden, they get angry with you. My work ethic hasn't changed, my personality hasn't changed but I was viewed very differently throughout that time."

Jennifer Lopez Sells 'Movie Star House' Hollywood Home

Jennifer Lopez says she sold her luxurious Hollywood home because it was a "movie star house".

The sexy star, who married third husband Marc Anthony last June, says she wanted a property that was "homely" so she downsized.

She said: "It was a movie star house. I've bought a smaller one instead. We have a house in Long Island like a French chateau.

It's glamorous but still homely. It's a house to live in, to grow old in. you can see yourself there in 50 years."

J.Lo, who has made no secret of her desire to start a family with Marc, admits she's quite domesticated.

She added in an interview with Britain's Glamour magazine: "I love decorating and I love cooking. I'm good at it but I haven't done much lately. I like making breakfast.

I've always been very big family and I've always said that it will happen one day. I would love it."

Lopez Gets Dance Tips From DeGeneres

JENNIFER LOPEZ got a few extra dance tips on the set of her music video GET RIGHT - from comedienne ELLEN DeGENERES.

DeGeneres visited the Los Angeles shoot of the video recently, and mockingly rivalled the superstar's entourage by hiring a group of men to accompany her - including one who swept the ground in front of her as she walked.

DeGeneres also danced with Lopez and her dancers, and made a mess of the dance steps.

She told Lopez, "I'd like you to think bigger than videos. Why don't we hear about you? I just wanna see pictures. I just wanna hear, What's Jennifer doing?'"

Lopez And Anthony Buys First Home

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are buying their first marital home together, in South Beach, reports the Internet Movie Database

The New York natives, who wed in June after a whirlwind four-month courtship, own a variety of houses in California, New York and Florida between them, but have yet to buy a residence together.

Now, Lopez is finalising their purchase of a US$9.9 million ($14.33 million) penthouse apartment in the fashionable new Icon Building, featuring interiors by French designer Philippe Starck.

The happy couple will be able to see all across South Beach from their balcony and swim in their own private pool.

J.Lo: 'It's The Right Time For Kids'

JENNIFER LOPEZ is desperate to start a family, because now feels like the right time for her and husband MARC ANTHONY.

But the superstar is glad she resisted the temptation to get pregnant with former loves CRIS JUDD and BEN AFFLECK.

When asked if now felt the right time to have children, she replies, "It does. I have always been very big on family and I've always said it will happen one day. I would love it."

She adds of her decision not to conceive while married to dancer Judd or engaged to Affleck, "So glad. God has a plan, I'll say that much."

Lopez : 'I'd Do Gigli Again'

JENNIFER LOPEZ has once again rushed to the defence of her critically-mauled 2003 movie GIGLI, insisting the appeal of the original script was impossible to resist.

The actress has appeared in a series of box office flops over the past few years, but she's defended her disastrous on-screen collaboration with BEN AFFLECK, claiming she'd happily repeat her experience shooting the film.

She says, "I would pick Gigli again. There was some interesting writing in it. You never know how a movie is going to turn out but if you believe in it, you go with it.

"If I had the time to do it again, I would.

"It was a moment in time. It was what it was. It all seemed like the right thing. I did my best and it's important I stand by my work."

Lopez Doesn't Seek Attention

JENNIFER LOPEZ insists her purpose in life is to win acclaim as a star of music and movies, not dominating gossip magazine covers across the world.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer has learned from mixed receptions she has received in the media, but hasn't let the media frenzy that surrounded her failed relationship with BEN AFFLECK and marriage to MARC ANTHONY alter her outlook on life.

J.Lo says, "I've never been on so many magazine covers in my entire life - it was scary. I got into this business to sing and dance, to make music and grow as an artist.

"I love doing what I do and hearing people respond. That's what I do it for. Not for my life to become this front-page weirdness, a territory where you are always going to be picked apart. But I've learned from it.

"One minute they're with you and, all of a sudden, they get angry with you. My work ethic hasn't changed, my personality hasn't changed but I was viewed very differently throughout that time."

J.Lo And Marc Buy Into SoBe

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are buying their first marital home together, in South Beach, reports IMDB.com.

The New York natives, who wed in June after a whirlwind four-month courtship, own a variety of houses in California, New York and Florida between them, but have yet to buy a residence together.

Now, Lopez is finalizing their purchase of a $9.9 million penthouse apartment in the fashionable new Icon Building at 450 Alton Rd., featuring interiors by French designer Philippe Starck.

The happy couple will be able to see all across South Beach from their 6,000-square-foot balcony and swim in their own private pool.

Jennifer lopez Plans Her First Tour

JENNIFER LOPEZ is turning her back on her movie career to plan her first proper tour.

The superstar blames film work for keeping her off the road, but she's determined to promote her new album REBIRTH by playing live dates.

She says, "I've tried to plan a tour so many times but because of the fact that I work in film it has been hard. It has been hard to map out that amount of time to really do it right.

"We'll see if it happens this year. I've learned not to get my hopes up."

Lopez started her music career six years ago (99).

J.Lo's A Secret Hospital Helper

JENNIFER Lopez has revealed her heart- breaking visits to dying children.

The stunning actress and singer has been paying secret visits to Los Angeles' Children's Hospital for more than a year.

The diva, renowned for her demanding behaviour, said she found the experience humbling.

Lopez, 35, said: 'I don't like to do my charity work in public - that's not what you do it for.

'It was just amazing to see all these kids being so strong - being eight years old, having cancer and knowing that your possibilities are not endless, but still waking up and smiling every day.

'You start out wanting to help, and you wind up learning and growing - it puts things in perspective.

'It's made me realise how blessed I am, how lucky I am and taught me what real strength is.'

The Maid In Manhattan star has forged a string of friendships with cancer-stricken youngsters.

And J-Lo told US magazine Latina: 'It's an important thing that no matter how much money you have, you can go someplace if your child is sick.

'And that somebody is going to say, 'I am going to do the best that I can to make sure your child recovers.' 'That is why I do this.'

Jennifer Lopez Going On Tour...Probably...Maybe

Jennifer Lopez is planning something special, and she really hopes it works out this time.

To support her upcoming album, the singer is gearing up for her first-ever tour. "I've tried to plan a tour so many times," she said. "And we're planning it again. It's exciting."

Now that she's wrapped work on two films hitting theaters this year — "An Unfinished Life" with Robert Redford and "Monster-in-Law" with Jane Fonda (see "J. Lo To Butt Heads With J. Fonda In 'Monster-In-Law'") — Lopez thinks her schedule might have an opening large enough to allow her some time off as a road warrior. "Because of the fact that I work in film, it's been hard," she said. "It's been hard to map out that amount of time to really do it right."

The focus of Lopez's set would likely be songs from her new album, Rebirth, such as "Step Into My World," "Still Around," "Cherry Pie," "This Is Me," the Fat Joe collaboration "Hold You Down" (see "Fat Joe Nearly A No-Show To Flow With J. Lo"), and first single "Get Right." But there might also be a lot of back catalog, since Lopez has never toured and rarely performs live. There are no details on the tour just yet, according to Lopez's label rep, but the singer said she envisions the outing as "just me doing my thing."

"We'll see if it happens," she said. "I've learned not to get my hopes up." Still, Lopez added, "I can't wait!"

Lopez's Cancer Hero Dies

JENNIFER LOPEZ was such a heroine to one sick young girl, she lied about her condition so she could spend her last evening of good health with the singer.

Lopez befriended tragic cancer patient PAIGE PETERSON during low-key visits to The Children's Hospital in Los Angeles, and when the superstar was honoured at a gala for the hospital in October (04), her 11-year-old pal insisted on being there.

The girl's parents tell LATINA magazine that their daughter had started feeling sick just before the event but she refused to tell her parents, because they wouldn't have let her attend. Paige ran a high fever the following morning and never recovered. She died in November (04).

Lopez, who sent a huge, heart-shape wreath with dozens of red roses to Paige's funeral, reveals her memories of her little friend have made her realise why her charity work is so important.

She tells the magazine, "That's why I do this. I don't like to do my charity work in public. That's not what you do it for."

Paige's mother SUZANNE admits Lopez will always have a very special place in her heart: "Jennifer helped give Paige a voice because what my daughter wanted was to let the world know that kids get cancer - and Jennifer helped her do that."

J.Lo Will Ouit Cigars For Baby

Superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ is so desperate to start a family with husband MARC ANTHONY, she is prepared to quit her favourite vice - smoking cigars.

The sexy singer is keen to settle down and have children with Anthony - who she married in secret in June (04) - according to reports.

A source says, "Jen wants a baby more than anything - she's not taking any chances that puffing could hurt her unborn child."

Don't Misjudge My Marriage To Anthony, Screams J.Lo

[Hollywood News]: Washington, Jan 10 : Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has lambasted at critics of her secret third marriage to Marc Anthony, saying that the media and public are not aware of the real facts.

Lopez started dating Anthony in February 2004, only a month after ending her engagement with Ben Affleck, and went on to say 'I Do' to the salsa singer in June 2004.

"Misinterpreted, misjudged. I was on a TV show yesterday and I was telling them I'd like to set boundaries about my personal life and the interviewer said, 'Well, what if I told you you got married too soon?'I was like, 'Well, you have no right to judge me, you don't know what happened," rate the music quoted Lopez as saying.

"People think they know the facts, but they don't. Some of it's totally made up and some of it's based on truth and some of it's a soap opera they're creating.

I'm human and I make choices. I follow my heart, I make mistakes and I just keep going. I'm a woman. Well, I'm a girl and, absolutely, I believe in love. It's the only thing. The most important thing is to believe in love and that's the only thing I've ever been guilty of," added the Latino diva.

Jennifer Lopez Says New Album Is A True Rebirth For Her

Jennifer Lopez says the title of her new album, Rebirth, reflects a new phase in her life. During a live chat on MSN.com Tuesday (January 4), Lopez said, "I decided to call it Rebirth because I had taken a vacation for the first time in a long time. I'm a bit of a workaholic, and when I came back it felt I was in a different phase of my career, as well as life, and the title represents a new beginning."

Lopez says the new album--which comes out in March--contains several dance tracks, but her favorite song is different than anything else on the CD. She said, "I think the most risky song, or the song that is most different, is called "This Is Me" because it was written in Spanish first and...is the most dramatic song. It's the most special to me."

"Get Right," the first single from the album, was released Monday (January 3) and the music video for the song will premiere on several music channels today (January 5).

J.Lo Defends Quick Marriage

Superstar Jennifer Lopez has lashed out at critics of her whirlwind third marriage to Marc Anthony, insisting the media and public don't know the full facts of their relationship.

The singer and actress started dating long time pal Marc Anthony in February 2004, only a month after ending her engagement with Ben Affleck, and went on to marry the salsa singer in early June.

Lopez admits she hates the media and public judging her behaviour after a string of broken engagements and failed marriages to her Cuban waiter Ojani Noa, rapper and producer Sean 'P Diddy' Combs, dancer Cris Judd and Affleck over the past eight years.

She says: "Misinterpreted, misjudged. I was on a TV show yesterday and I was telling them I'd like to set boundaries about my personal life and the interviewer said: 'Well, what if I told you you got married too soon?'

"I was like: 'Well, you have no right to judge me, you don't know what happened.'

"People think they know the facts, but they don't. Some of it's totally made up and some of it's based on truth and some of it's a soap opera they're creating.

"I'm human and I make choices. I follow my heart, I make mistakes and I just keep going. I'm a woman. Well, I'm a girl and, absolutely, I believe in love. It's the only thing.

"The most important thing is to believe in love and that's the only thing I've ever been guilty of."

J.Lo And Anthony Buy Marital Home

Superstar couple JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY are buying their first marital home together, in South Beach, Florida.

The New York natives, who wed in June (04) after a whirlwind four-month courtship, own a variety of houses in California, New York and Florida between them, but have yet to buy a residence together.

But gossip website PAGESIX.COM reports the Latina beauty is finalising their purchase of a $9.9 million (GBP5.2 million) penthouse apartment in the fashionable new Icon Building, featuring interiors by French designer PHILLIPPE STARCK.

Lopez and Anthony will be able to see views of South Beach from their huge balcony and swim in their own private pool.

J.Lo Sings About Bennifer Break-Up On New Album

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ has written a "special song" about her discovery BEN AFFLECK wasn't her 'Mr Right' on her forthcoming album REBIRTH.

The AIN'T IT FUNNY? star split with her GIGLI co-star and fiance last January (04) after a high-profile romance, and married salsa singer MARC ANTHONY in June (04) following a whirlwind courtship.

And Lopez opens up about the painful split in the ballad THIS IS ME.

She explains, "It's a special song. It's different to everything else on the album. I had it originally for my Spanish album, but I decided to write it in English because it meant so much to me.

"It just came from a place of having been through situations in your life where you think something is one thing and it turns out to be another. It's terrible, but it's life.

"And I think we think we know people but we don't."

Lopez's Fat Joe Panic

JENNIFER LOPEZ was terrified her rap pal FAT JOE had been killed when he failed to show on time for their planned studio collaboration - only to discover her aides had given him the wrong directions.

Before laying down vocals for HOLD YOU DOWN - which features on her new album REBIRTH - J.Lo contacted her fellow Bronx, New York, native and urged him to add his voice to the track, insisting the lyrics perfectly summed up their relationship.

Fat Joe immediately agreed and promised to drive out to the Long Island studio the following day.

However, Lopez was reduced to a nervous wreck when the day came - because Fat Joe took hours longer than expected to arrive.

She recalls, "I'm like, 'Isn't Joe coming by today?' They're like, 'Yeah, yeah, he's five minutes away.' An hour goes by. I'm like, 'Where's Joe?' 'No, no, he's right down the block.'

"Now I'm starting to get worried. I'm in the vocal booth and I'm like, 'Isn't Joe supposed to be here by now?' They're like, 'Joe's lost. He's been lost for two hours.' I'm like, 'Oh God! No!' I was like, 'What happened?' And they're like, 'I don't know, we gave him bad directions.' I wanted to kill somebody."

Lopez On LAUNCH

Jennifer Lopez is set to rule the pop world in 2005, and you can see why first right here on LAUNCH with the video to comeback single "Get Right".

LAUNCH has been asked to premiere the video, which is the first fruits from Jennifer's brand new album, "Rebirth", and is released at the end of the month.

"Get Right" sees the pop and movie superstar playing a string of roles in a hot and sweaty nightclub, to the backdrop of a sassy, hypnotic, horn-driven pop classic.

Goodbye J.Lo, Hello Jennifer

[Hollywood News]: New York, Jan 5 : Singer Jennifer Lopez seems to be fed up with her trendier nick name J. Lo.

"I am not J. Lo. She is not a real person. She was a bit of fun that got really crazy. I have never been anyone but Jennifer," the singer and actress was quoted as saying by World Entertainment News Network.

"I was going to call the album 'Call me Jennifer' because that would be my way of saying goodbye to the whole J. Lo thing but 'Rebirth' is perfect because it means so much more," she said.

Celebrities are known to experiment with their names with many of them going to extraordinary lengths.

Pop singer Prince, once chose "Artist Formerly Known As Prince" as his name. He is back to being called Prince. Pop diva Madonna experimented with Esther before giving it up. Rapper Sean Combs alternates between Puff Daddy and P. Daddy.

The world of extreme celebrity tends to breed eccentricities among its best-known names, who frequently get tired of being normal because of the constant attention.

Jennifer Lopez Asks Children To Raise Their Voice Against Bullying

[Hollywood News]: London, Jan 4 : Latino diva Jennifer Lopez has urged children to come out and share their feelings about bullying so that they can together beat the bullies.

The singer cum actress has joined an anti-bullying campaign and has been sporting a blue band on her wrist to show her support, reports Female First.

"If anyone's being bullied, don't be afraid to tell someone," she told youngsters.

Lopez Strives To Get Focus Back On Her Work

Superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ has set herself the challenge of persuading her fans to pay more attention to her music and films in 2005 - instead of concentrating on her tumultuous private life.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer endured constant media scrutiny last year (04), during which she split from fiance BEN AFFLECK in January, before marrying MARC ANTHONY in June.

J.Lo says, "I'm trying to get the focus back on what I do as an artist, not what I do at home."

Jennifer Lopez's Identity Crisis

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly tired of being referred to by everyone as "J.Lo".

Lopez is so sick of the silly title that she was considering calling her new album Call Me Jennifer in the hope of getting her point across. In the end she decided upon Rebirth as a suitable title to signify what she hopes will be a focus on the real Jennifer Lopez and not the J.Lo that the world seems obsessed with.

"I'm not J.Lo, she's not a real person. She was just a bit of fun that got really crazy. I've never been anyone but Jennifer.

"I was going to call the album Call Me Jennifer because that would be my way of saying goodbye to the whole J.Lo thing," explained J.Lo.

Jennifer Lopez Trying To Rid Herself Of 'J.Lo' Moniker

Jennifer Lopez has said she nearly named her upcoming album "Call Me Jennifer" to help get rid of her stage name "J.Lo."

Lopez said wants to get rid of the J.Lo moniker so she can bury the reputation attached to the title, the World Entertainment News Network reported Monday. However, Lopez ended up naming the album "Rebirth."

"I'm not J.Lo, she's not a real person. She was just a bit of fun that got really crazy. I've never been anyone but Jennifer. I was going to call the album 'Call Me Jennifer' because that would be my way of saying goodbye to the whole J.Lo thing. But 'Rebirth' is perfect because it means so much more," she said.

'Call Me Jennifer' Screams J.Lo

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is so fed up of her glamorous stage name 'J.Lo' that she nearly titled her upcoming album as Call Me Jennifer.

The Maid In Manhattan, who settled on the name Rebirth for her new disc, is 'dying' to ditch her J.Lo tag so that she can bring the real Jennifer in the spotlight, and bid adieu to her alter-ego.

"I'm not J.Lo, she's not a real person. She was just a bit of fun that got really crazy. I've never been anyone but Jennifer," ratethemusic quoted Jennifer as saying.

"I was going to call the album Call Me Jennifer because that would be my way of saying goodbye to the whole J.Lo thing. But Rebirth is perfect because it means so much more," added the curvaceous diva.

Lopez: 'Fame Changed Me'

Singer and actress JENNIFER LOPEZ lost her desire to be a top stage and screen performer when she became famous.

The Latina star allowed her art to suffer as she developed a growing passion for wearing designer clothes and expensive jewellery, which she would regularly show off at glamorous parties.

She explains, "It was all a bit mad. For a girl like me, wearing gorgeous clothes and having all this attention was amazing. It was like being a princess.

"But it didn't take me long to realise that that sort of fame can be scary. The more the circus builds up around you, the more you start to lose all those intentions that get you there in the first place.

"I was always about being a good performer and working hard, doing movies, making music, but that started to get lost in all that crazy stuff."

J.Lo: 'Call Me Jennifer'

JENNIFER LOPEZ is so sick of her "J.Lo" stage name, she nearly titled her upcoming album CALL ME JENNIFER.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer - who ultimately settled on REBIRTH as the moniker for her new disc - is desperate to ditch her J.Lo tag so she can propel the true Jennifer into the spotlight, and bury the reputation attached to her alter-ego.

She says, "I'm not J.Lo, she's not a real person. She was just a bit of fun that got really crazy. I've never been anyone but Jennifer.

"I was going to call the album Call Me Jennifer because that would be my way of saying goodbye to the whole J.Lo thing. But Rebirth is perfect because it means so much more."

Lopez's Painful Memories Of Past Love

Latina star JENNIFER LOPEZ was left so devastated after a series of broken relationships before her marriage to MARC ANTHONY, she often longed to swap lives with a more fortunate woman.

The singer and actress was on the verge of quitting showbusiness after the media turned into a figure of ridicule following her two divorces and high-profile splits with ex-boyfriends SEAN 'P DIDDY' COMBS and BEN AFFLECK.

However, she deems the unflattering portrayal of her disastrous romances unfair, insisting her only flaw is that she falls in love too easily.

She says, "I throw myself into love because I believe in it, but when things don't work you have to take responsibility.

"You all know things have gone wrong for me. Everybody has laughed, everybody has had a knock at me. It hurts, it always does.

"There have been times when I didn't want to be me any more. From the outside looking in, it may have appeared that it was a glamorous exciting life, but I would have swapped places with anybody. It really did start to get to me and the easy thing to do would be to walk away."

Star Awards: Jennifer Lopez Top Cover Girl

LOPEZ IS TOP COVER GIRL

JENNIFER LOPEZ has been crowned America's cover girl of the year after appearing on the top four weekly celebrity publications' front pages 29 times in 2004.

In a tally conducted by the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, Lopez was the cover choice for editors at PEOPLE, STAR, US WEEKLY and IN TOUCH magazines.

The singer/actress appeared on the covers of the mags an average of more than twice a month. JENNIFER ANISTON was a close second with 26 covers.

J.Lo Hovers Over New Year

JENNIFER LOPEZ will celebrate this New Year's Eve by releasing a sneak peek of her latest music video on MTV. The song, ``Get Right,'' is the first single from her forthcoming album, ``Rebirth,'' which is due out in March, Launch.com reports. J. Lo's Latin lover-hubby, Marc Anthony, as well as Fat Joe and Fabolous, also make appearances on her latest musical effort. Set the TiVo.

J.Lo Cover Queen

If there were an Editors' Choice Award, this year's winner would be Jennifer Lopez.

The runner-up would be Jennifer Aniston - thanks in large measure to her marriage to Brad Pitt.

And second runner-up honors would go to the Olsen twins, mainly because of Mary-Kate's reported eating disorder.

In a Daily News tally of the big four celebrity weeklies - People, the Star, Us Weekly and In Touch Weekly - Lopez was a dominant subject on a total of 29 covers in 2004. That's nearly 14% of the issues published.

Aniston, alone or with Pitt, reigned on 26 covers, followed by the Olsens, with 23.

Rounding out the top five were Britney Spears, with 22, and Jessica Simpson, who racked up a total of 19 covers alone or with her husband, Nick Lachey. Rumors of a chill in the couple's marriage sure helped.

In a carry-over from 2003, when Lopez's rocky relationship with Ben Affleck was a feast for gossip, the mags tracked her every move (one breakup and one wedding) and speculated wildly.

In Touch, for instance, featured Lopez prominently on 15 covers, returning again and again to the pregnancy angle.

Two issues in early summer gushed over J.Lo's supposed plans to start a family with new husband Marc Anthony.

By late July, showing J.Lo and Aniston, In Touch asked, "Who's Really Pregnant?"

In September, the mag still wondered if J.Lo was expecting ("What's the real story?") before concluding in November that "Marc's not ready for a child with J.Lo!," then claiming this month she has "surprise baby plans."

In striking contrast, "Jennifer & Ben: Inside the Split" (Feb. 9) and "Marc & Jennifer: Inside Their Marriage" (July 26) were the only J.Lo covers published by People, which goes for a wider mix of celeb and human-interest stories.

Like a supermodel who looks good in all kinds of clothes, Aniston fronted a wide variety of stories, including eight Us Weekly covers, such as "Hot Couples," botox ("God knows I could use it"), makeovers, "Is Jen Pregnant?" and "Fashion Winners & Sinners."

The Olsens, but more often Mary-Kate alone, were favorites of In Touch (11 covers) and the Star (seven). Meanwhile, the Star's growing specialty was very candid camera.

The redesigned weekly had its biggest newsstand sale in the first half of 2004 with "Best & Worst Beach Bodies," showing curvy Mariah Carey (best) and once-curvy Jerry Hall (worst).

It was such a hit that Star all but duplicated the cover a few weeks later. "Busts & Butts!" again featured shapely Carey opposite another fleshy backside in a white bikini, this one belonging to Britney Spears.

The Star's embarrassment roundups also included "Scariest Makeovers!," "Celebrity Flaws" (such as Spears' "flubby tummy"), "Hollywood Hair Disasters!" and "Stars Without Makeup!"

Jennifer Lopez To Appear On Parky

Michael Parkinson has landed a deal to secure Jennifer Lopez as a guest on his show in the New Year.

Parky has beaten his chat show rival Jonathan Ross, who also wanted to have the singer on his show. Michael is apparently preparing to quiz Lopez about her former lovers, including Ben Affleck.

An ITV insider told The Sun, "It's a great coup for Parky. Jennifer is normally very tight-lipped on her personal life, but he has a great knack of putting people at their ease.

"She's also known as being quite demanding - I'm sure we'll have to paint a dressing room white and fill it with fresh lilies and sushi. We are just agreeing details now but we're very excited."

Split With Ben Affleck Left J.Lo Heartbroken

[Hollywood News]: London, Dec 25 : Jennifer Lopez has reportedly confessed that she came close to a breakdown when she split from her ex- fianci Ben Affleck.

"Everything was out of control. I feel like I broke down. It was a real soul-searching moment. Where am I in my life? What do I want? And now that I've come back, I feel like I'm starting over. I'm starting at the beginning," Femalefirst quoted her as saying.

[Hollywood News]: Washington, Dec 24 : Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is reportedly trying for a baby with her salsa singer hubby Marc Anthony.

The 'Maid In Manhattan' star said that she is a little anxious about becoming a mother, but is nevertheless keen to start a family with Anthony, whom she married in June.

"I hope I have kids soon. I'm terrified of it, which is appealing and exciting to me," ratethemusic.com quoted Lopez as saying.

Jennifer Lopez Sued

Lopez Trying For Children

Latina superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ is trying for a baby with husband MARC ANTHONY.

The singer admits she is anxious about the prospect of motherhood, but is desperate to start a family with her third husband, who she married in secret in June (04).

She says, "I hope I have kids soon.

"I'm terrified of it, which is appealing and exciting to me."

Jennifer Lopez's Ex Husband Sues Her

LOS ANGELES - An ex-husband of Jennifer Lopez (news) sued her for alleged breach of contract, claiming he was wrongly fired as the manager of her restaurant in Pasadena.

Ojani Noa, a waiter who married Lopez in 1997, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Superior Court. They met at a restaurant in Miami where he worked and were married for about a year.

Noa quit his job managing the Conga Room in Los Angeles in 2002 to take a job running Lopez's new restaurant, Madres, and was told by her that she would not fire him "without good cause or reason," the lawsuit said.

Noa, who was paid $1,000 a week, was fired six months after he started the job at Madres, which opened in April 2002, the lawsuit said. It wasn't known why Noa was fired.

"Mr. Noa tried to call Ms. Lopez to find out what prompted this sudden change of events. His calls went unreturned," the lawsuit said.

A phone call to Lopez's publicist was not immediately returned.

Noa is seeking unspecified damages.

JLO By Jennifer Lopez To Distribute In Former Soviet Republics

NEW YORK, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweetface Fashion Company, LLC announced today they have signed an agreement to distribute the JLO by Jennifer Lopez sportswear collection throughout Russia and the former Soviet republics with Toroil, S. A., an investment company based in Lugano, Switzerland.

The partnership between Toroil and Sweetface comes just months after the highly successful opening of the first-ever JLO boutique in Moscow. The response to the product at the boutique, located in the Crocus City Mall, prompted Sweetface to identify a distribution partner who could further capitalize on the market potential of Russia and the former Soviet republics. The agreement with Toroil contemplates both distribution in multi-brand stores as well as strategic openings of freestanding JLO stores in Kazakhstan, the Ukraine, Latvia and 11 other former republics (excluding Russia and Azerbaijan).

"The emergence of these dynamic markets provides enormous potential for Sweetface to achieve its strategic goal of making JLO a truly global brand," said Chip Rosen, Vice President of Global Licensing and Marketing. "We are excited to be working with Toroil, whose expertise and understanding of this region will undoubtedly lead to successful expansion of our brand."

International distribution of the clothing line fulfills a key aspect of the Sweetface strategy. In response to the phenomenal reaction to JLO products in Canada, Latin America and now Russia, Rosen said, "Continued expansion into the international market creates new chapters in the overall strategy for the brand, granting Jennifer's collection a great opportunity to blossom throughout these regions. Hardly a day goes by without inquiries from international retailers, which is a testament to Jennifer's global popularity."

Toroil, S.A., is a Swiss Association which does business in both Western and Eastern Europe, as well as throughout the countries comprising the former Soviet Union. Toroil participates in a wide array of business ventures, from financing projects in the energy industry to marketing and promoting Western companies and products to consumers. Toroil is located in Lugano, Switzerland and in Moscow, Russia.

Giorgi Rtskhiladze, President of Toroil, remarked, "The Russian-speaking market expects no less than a star-quality fashion line when it carries the name 'JLO by Jennifer Lopez,' and we are excited to partner with Jennifer and Sweetface to introduce her brand to this market which we are certain will define the gold standard for casual, upscale fashion."

Sweetface Fashion Company is a joint venture between Jennifer Lopez, Andy Hilfiger and Joe Lamastra. The company designs, markets, manufactures, and sells the JLO by Jennifer Lopez sportswear collection. The current licensed products for the JLO by Jennifer Lopez brand include swimwear, girl's apparel, fragrance, jewelry, outerwear, lingerie, handbags, belts and small leather goods, hats, gloves and scarves, watches, sunglasses and footwear. The brand is currently distributed in the US, Canada, Latin America, and through its flagship store in Moscow.

Lopez Set For Busy NY Fashion Week

Jennifer Lopez is to take to the catwalk as a designer at New York Fashion Week.

Vogue reports that Lopez will showcase the latest from her JLo by Jennifer Lopez collection at Manhattan's Bryant Park in February.

It will be the first time that Lopez, who has previously modelled for Louis Vuitton, will experience fashion week from behind the scenes.

Lopez will be seen on Irish cinema screens opposite Richard Gere in the New Year in 'Shall We Dance'.

Lopez Surprises Fans At Hubby's Concert

San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- Jennifer Lopez surprised a San Jose, Costa Rica, audience when she came onstage during a performance by her husband, Marc Anthony.

Lopez did not do any singing onstage, but she waved and blew kisses to the audience during an hour and a half set of Anthony's greatest hits, Hellomagazine.com reported Monday.

Lopez's surprise appearance followed an announcement that the couple plans to record a duet. The ballad will appear on her next album, Rebirth, due for release in early 2005.

Lopez 'Still The Same' Says Sister

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ's sister insists fame hasn't changed the superstar singer, she just spends more money at Christmas.

J.Lo is oft portrayed as a demanding diva, but TV presenter LYNDA LOPEZ - who works for American network E!, claims the star really is still "Jenny from the block".

Lynda says, "When Jennifer comes back to the family, she's still my same older sister. Only now the presents are more expensive."

Lopez Joins Anti-Bullying Campaign

Superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ has joined a campaign against bullying - and urges victims to "tell someone".

The Latina beauty, 35, has been photographed wearing a blue rubber band round her wrist to raise awareness for the BEAT BULLYING campaign - and is keen for young people to confide in a friend if they're experiencing a hard time from bullies.

Lopez says, "If anyone's being bullied, don't be afraid to tell someone." 

NAs Threatens 50 Cent Over Lopez Track

Rapper NAS is so furious 50 CENT attacked his duet with Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ, he's threatened to destroy the hip-hop star's career.

The IF I RULED THE WORLD star complains 50 Cent was like a brother to him until they fell out over Nas' remix of Lopez's I'M GONNA BE ALRIGHT, which 50 Cent claimed was a cheap attempt to outdo his version of the same song.

Nas explains, "50 has been saying some s**t since he came out in 2002. He said I did a song with Jennifer Lopez and I wasn't supposed to because he did a song with her.

"So he's like a kid living in a hip-hop fantasy world. J.Lo is a friend of mine, if she wants to do a record, I'm doing a record with her.

"50 was like a little brother to me. But 50 need realise the last n**ger who went after me retired, and he's on an R+B tour now. Think about that."

J.Lo And Marc Put Their Love Into Words

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly set to record a duet with her husband Marc Anthony - despite vowing never to do so. In a shock turnaround, the sexy diva says the love song will be released on
her next album Rebirth.

An insider has revealed: "J.Lo and Marc have wanted to sing together for a long time."

However, when the beautiful actress-turned-singer married her third husband in June she said she was happy for him to produce her forthcoming album - but never to sing on it.

She said at the time: "I think that where I've had the most growth has been my music career, from when I first started and where I am now and the two albums that I'm about to release.

"Marc's producing the Spanish album for me but there are certainly no duets."

J.Lo has also enlisted a host of celebrity friends to star on the record, to be released next March, including rapper Fat Joe. Meanwhile, the pop beauty has been gushing about her first love - childhood sweetheart David Cruz.

She said: "He's a friend and probably knows me better than anyone else."

The brunette beauty dated Cruz - who she once described as "the best looking guy in the neighbourhood" for nine years after meeting him at high school and the couple were engaged when she was 15.

After splitting with Cruz, Jennifer, 35, married waiter Ojani Noa and
backing dancer Chris Judd before finding love with pop star Marc Anthony.

Jennifer Lopez To Record Duet With Husband

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly set to record a duet with her husband Marc Anthony - despite vowing never to do so.

In a shock turnaround, the sexy diva says the love song will be released on her next album Rebirth.

An insider has revealed: "J.Lo and Marc have wanted to sing together for a long time."

However, when the beautiful actress-turned-singer married her third husband in June she said she was happy for him to produce her forthcoming album - but never to sing on it.

She said at the time: "I think that where I've had the most growth has been my music career, from when I first started and where I am now and the two albums that I'm about to release.

"Marc's producing the Spanish album for me but there are certainly no duets."

J.Lo has also enlisted a host of celebrity friends to star on the record, to be released next March, including rapper Fat Joe.

Meanwhile, the pop beauty has been gushing about her first love - childhood sweetheart David Cruz.

She said: "He's a friend and probably knows me better than anyone else."

The brunette beauty dated Cruz - who she once described as "the best looking guy in the neighbourhood" for nine years after meeting him at high school and the couple were engaged when she was 15.

After splitting with Cruz, Jennifer, 35, married waiter Ojani Noa and backing dancer Chris Judd before finding love with pop star Marc Anthony.

J.Lo's Kinda Jane Fonda

JENNIFER Lopez appears to think fondly of her co-star Jane Fonda, despite having to square up to the Hollywood legend in her new movie.

J-Lo has to fight fire with fire when she takes on Fonda in the comedy, Monster-In-Law.

In the film, Fonda plays mum-in-law from hell Viola Fields, a washed-up TV news presenter intent on breaking up her son's marriage to J-Lo.

But J-Lo's sweet smile seems set to triumph in the end in the movie, released next year, which also stars Michael Vartan as her hubby.

Lopez Bans Anthony's Tight Underpants

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ has reportedly banned her husband MARC ANTHONY from wearing tight underpants - because she fears it will threaten his chances of fathering a child with her.

Friends claim the JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star has forced Anthony, whom she secretly married in June (04), to wear boxer shorts because research suggests closely fitting underwear can reduce a man's sperm count.

An insider tells British newspaper the DAILY STAR, "She binned them and bought him 50 pairs of boxer shorts instead."

J.Lo Is Slammed For Her Love Of Fur

Jennifer Lopez and teen tycoon Ashley Olsen top a worst dressed list put together by animal activists, People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA).

In a statement released with the blacklist, PETA said of J-Lo: "The lives of the animals she wears are like her relationships: short and painful."

Cindy Crawford was also singled out for signing a deal to model Blackglama furs even though she featured in a PETA 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' campaign a decade ago.

Fat Joe And J.Lo

Fabolous and Terror Squad's Fat Joe will guest on the next Jennifer Lopez album. Due for release March 1, J-Lo's new set will be called "Rebirth," reports MTV. Fabolous joins the singer-actress-dancer on a remix of "Get Right," while Fat Joe duets with J-Lo on "Hold You Down." J-Lo's husband, Marc Anthony, also sings on the album.

J.Lo In PETA's Worst Dressed List

Jennifer Lopez and Ashley Olsen are among the stars targeted by the People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) on their annual Worst Dressed list.

PETA took the opportunity to poke fun at the singer's well-documented love life, saying, "The lives of the animals she wears are like her relationships: short and painful."

The charity gave advice to the 18-year-old blonde Olsen twin, saying, "Here's a tip on adjusting to life at New York University: The Big Apple is not the Yukon - you don't need to look like Bigfoot in order to fit in."

At the top of the worst dressed list was The View host Star Jones Reynolds, followed closely by supermodel Cindy Crawford, who recently signed to model Blackglama's furs despite taking part in a PETA "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign 10 years ago.

New Jennifer Lopez Album In March, Minus The J.Lo

(andPOP) - Jennifer Lopez is J.Lo no more. According to a press release issued by her record label, Lopez will release a new album in March, but not under the nickname J.Lo.

She first started using the nickname J.Lo while dating Sean Combs (P. Diddy), but since then, she has either been married or engaged to Cris Judd, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony. It is no wonder why Lopez would want to distance herself from past relationships.

The album has a release date of March 1, 2005, and will be called, "Rebirth." Fitting.

"Get Right," the first single off the album, will debut on MTV on December 31 as a sneak peak, and will hit radio airwaves in early January. The video will air in its entirety on January 6 on all music television stations.

Her current husband, Anthony, will be a guest on the album; as will Fat Joe and Fabolous, who appears on a "special version" of the single.

Other songs include Hold You Down", "Step Into My World", "Still Around" and "Cherry Pie". Corey Rooney, her longtime producing partner, is the co-executive producer of the album

Jennifer Lopez Rings In The New Year With New Single

Jennifer Lopez (news) will celebrate New Year's Eve by showing a sneak peek of her newest music video on MTV. The video, "Get Right," is the first single off of her upcoming album, Rebirth, which is scheduled for release in March of 2005.

Guests on the album include Fat Joe, Marc Anthony and Fabolous, who joins Lopez on a special version of "Get Right". Other song titles include "Hold You Down", "Step Into My World", "Still Around" and "Cherry Pie".

Rebirth is Lopez' fourth studio album. Lopez has sold over 35 million records worldwide since releasing her debut CD, On The 6, in 1999.

Jennifer Lopez Plots 'Rebirth' For Early 2005

Jennifer Lopez' new album will hit record shops March 1, soundgenerator can report.

Featuring a host of guest stars, including Fat Joe and husband Marc Anthony, "Rebirth" will be led by first single "Get Right", which features rapper Fabulous and will be debuted New Year's Eve on MTV.

J.Lo Returns With New Album And Single

Jennifer Lopez,  who to date has sold over 25 million records worldwide, returns with an infectious new single - 'Get Right' featuring Fabolous on February 14th, 2005.  Produced  by Rich Harrison (the man behind Beyonce's'Crazy For Love').

This track,  is the first single to be taken from Jennifer Lopez's highly-anticpated new album 'Rebirth' - released February 28th, 2005.

Jennifer re-unites  with her long-time producer and hit maker - Cory Rooney.

Lopez Plans New Year Rebirth

JENNIFER LOPEZ is giving her American fans a New Year's gift by premiering her new video, GET RIGHT, on 6 January (05).

The single - the first from her new album REBIRTH - will be played on MTV as Americans celebrate New Year's Eve (31DEC04), but J.Lo fans will have to wait another week to see something new.

J.Lo Prefers Acting Skills To Riches !

[Hollywood News]: London, Dec 13 :It seems that Latino superstar Jennifer Lopez is ready to negotiate her price for a good movie that will showcase her acting talents. After a series of flops like Gigli, Jersey Girl and Enough, the actress has accepted a modest four million dollars for her role in "An Unfinished Life" because "she felt the role would prove she could act".

J lo had earlier pocketed 12 million dollars for her role in Gigli

Lopez Readies New Record For March

Jennifer Lopez is set to release her new album, entitled 'Rebirth', on 1 March.

Billboard reports that the first single from the album, 'Get Right', will premiere on MTV in the US on New Year's Eve.

Guests on the album include Lopez's husband, Marc Anthony, and rapper Fat Joe.

PETA Target J.Lo And Olsen Over Fur

Latina superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ and teen millionairesses ASHLEY and MARY-KATE OLSEN are among the stars targetted by the PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA) on their annual Worst Dressed list.

PETA took the opportunity to poke fun at the JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer's well-documented lovelife, saying, "The lives of the animals she wears are like her relationships: short and painful."

The charity gave advice to 18-year-old Olsens, saying, "Here's a tip on adjusting to life at New York University: The Big Apple is not the Yukon - you don't need to look like Bigfoot in order to fit in."

At the top of the worst dressed list was THE VIEW TV host STAR JONES REYNOLDS, followed closely by supermodel CINDY CRAWFORD, who recently signed to model BLACKGLAMA's furs despite taking part in a PETA "I'd rather go naked than wear fur" campaign 10 years ago.

J.Lo 'More Chilled' Since Marrying Anthony

Latina superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ has turned her back on her old partying lifestyle, insisting she likes to just "hang out" at home instead.

Since marrying Salsa singer MARC ANTHONY earlier this year (04), Lopez is rarely spotted at celebrity parties and events, preferring to relax with her husband during her time out.

Currently in London to promote her new album REBIRTH, Lopez told CAPITAL FM reporters she wouldn't be checking out the British capital's varied nightlife during her stay.

Jennifer Lopez Turns Producer

[World News]: London, Dec 11 : Pop diva Jennifer Lopez is presently spicing things up in the South Beach. She has entered a contract with UPN to produce a Miami-based prime-time soap opera.

According to E-Online, the Latin megastar is will not feature in the sudser, but J'lo is involved in all stages of its development.

Jennifer Lopez Prepares For Rebirth

Jennifer Lopez will follow up her 2002 album 'This Is Me … Then' with 'Rebirth' in March 2005.

'Get Right', the first single of the album, will be released on New Year's Eve.

'Rebirth' was recorded over the last twelve months and co-produced by her partner Corey Rooney. Guests on the record include Fat Joe, Marc Anthony and Fabolous.

JLo's last album featured her biggest hit 'Jenny On The Block'.

Jennifer Lopez 'Rebirth' March 2005

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Coming March 1, 2005 Jennifer Lopez -- who's sold over 35 million records worldwide - emerges with the highly anticipated new album entitled Rebirth. This is Jennifer's first new music since This is Me ... Then, which spawned the smash hit "Jenny From the Block."

Rebirth blasts off on New Year's Eve when MTV gives the first sneak peak of the video for first single "Get Right" (produced by Rich Harrison). Then, after AOL's first listen on January 2, "Get Right" will be on radio airwaves everywhere. On January 5th, MTV will premiere the Making the Video episode. The video in its entirety will air on MTV's TRL, BET and FUSE on January 6th.

Recorded over the last year, Rebirth was co-Executive Produced by Jennifer's longtime producing partner Corey Rooney. Other guests on the album include Fat Joe, Marc Anthony and Fabolous who joins Jennifer on a special version of "Get Right". Other song titles include "Hold You Down", "Step Into My World", "Still Around" and "Cherry Pie".

J.Lo Is Hollywood 2004's Tenth Richest!

[Hollywood News]: London, Dec 9 : Pop diva Jennifer Lopez has slipped to the 10th spot in the Hollywood Reporter's 2004 super rich list.

Lopez, whose films 'Gigli' and 'Jersey Girl' failed to woo the box-office, is now on number nine, and Renee Zellweger who was earlier on 10th position has now climbed to number nine after starring in hit movie 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'.

According to Femalefirst, the curvaceous singer-actress' extravagant lifestyle has also gone for a dip. The 'Waiting For Tonight' singer reportedly ordered just a simple clothes press while putting up in a posh Swedish hotel.

Jennifer Lopez To Play Santa

Jennifer Lopez is going to spend Christmas Day staging a free concert and handing out gifts in her native Bronx.

The singer-cum-actress was originally going to spend the day engaging in extravagant celebrations with recently-acquired husband Marc Anthony, but has now decided it would be more worthwhile to help out charities and homeless shelters.

It has not been a good year for J-Lo in financial terms, with both Jersey Girl and Gigli faring poorly at the box office.

J.Lo Clashes With Drunk Danes

JENNIFER LOPEZ reportedly lost her temper during a gig in Sweden this week (begs06DEC04), when she was interrupted by drunk Danish revellers.

The singer performed a sample of her new album AMAR SIN MENTIRAS for around 100 VIPs in Stockholm.

A source tells American gossip site THE SCOOP, "She was explaining how each song came about while the guests ate filet mignon, seafood and drank champagne.

"But she kept getting interrupted by drunk people."

According to The Scoop, J.Lo isolated a table of three drunk Danes as the offenders and left the stage after two songs to speak to a member of her entourage who asked party organisers to stop serving alcohol.

Lopez Produces South Beach Soap

JENNIFER LOPEZ has signed up to produce a soap opera about one of her favourite hot-spots - South Beach, Miami.

Although Lopez doesn't plan to star in the series, which will air on American network UPN, she will serve as one of the executive producers of the show.

The New York native previously developed a sitcom based on her experiences of growing up in the Bronx.

Drunks Cause Lopez To Abandon Promotion

Superstar Jennifer Lopez reportedly walked out of her album launch party in Stockholm, Sweden, earlier this week after being heckled by drunks.

The Jenny From The Block singer had sung two songs at the bash, to promote her upcoming disc Rebirth, when she asked the two noisy men to quieten down.

When they ignored her pleas she swiftly marched off stage with husband Marc Anthony in tow.

Lopez On Skid Row

Jennifer Lopez has lost her position near the top of Hollywood's top-earning female celebrity list.

Following a much-publicised split from boyfriend Ben Affleck, unforgivable outings such as Maid in Manhattan, Jersey Girl and the blasted Gigli, Ms Lopez' pride is not the only thing that has taken a battering.

The unfortunate girl from the block now stands at only tenth in the high-earners' league, commanding a paltry £6 million per film.

Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger is on the up, however. After the aforementioned Brit-chick-flick and award nominated turns in Cold Mountain and Chicago, she now draws a salary on a par with the Latin American.

Big grinner Julia Roberts continues to dominate the chart, demanding a whopping £10.3 million per outing these days, despite having written off most of this year after falling pregnant with twins.

Blonde beauty Cameron Diaz also held on to the second spot following her loveable turn as ogre princess Fiona in the break away hit of the summer, Shrek 2.

Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore all now command a healthy £8 million every time they get in front of the lens, according to the poll carried out by the Hollywood Reporter.

J.Lo To Spend Christmas Day With The Homeless

Jennifer Lopez will spend Christmas Day back at her block this year, entertaining homeless fans in New York's Bronx. According to the Daily Star, J-Lo will go back to the district where she grew up to hand out presents and help serve dinners. "Jen will be taking basic gifts with her and is planning to sing a selection of her favourite songs," a source reveals. It's not the first time Jennifer has surprised her critics this year: she spent Thanksgiving serving up turkey dinners to the homeless.

On J.Lo List: Fertility Sheets

Jennifer Lopez gave hotel staff in London a list of demands to help her get pregnant, according to The Sun newspaper.

J.Lo reportedly requested fresh fish, lentils and protein shakes with 10 fruits to her suite at the Claridge Hotel. Lopez, who recently married singer Marc Anthony, also demanded six extra pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets worth nearly $500, four humidifiers and a masseur on call.

Flops Push Lopez Down Rich List

Jennifer Lopez has slipped down the league of Hollywood's top-earning female celebrities after flop films including Jersey Girl and Gigli.

The actress and singer fell from ninth to 10th place in Hollywood Reporter's annual list, replaced by Bridget Jones star Renee Zellweger at number nine.

Both actresses command approximately £6m per film, but Zellweger has had more movie success in 2004.

Julia Roberts remained in top place, earning an estimated £10.3m per film.

Remaining in second place was Charlie's Angels star Cameron Diaz who also earns a reputed £10.3m per film.

Diaz has not been seen on the big screen this year although she voiced Princess Fiona in the hugely popular Shrek 2.

Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Drew Barrymore each commanded £8m per film in 2004, according to Hollywood Reporter.

High-profile US stars Jodie Foster, Meg Ryan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Michelle Pfeiffer were absent from this year's top 10.

J.Lo's Back To The Block This Christmas

Latina superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ will put her luxurious lifestyle to one side this Christmas and help homeless people in her native New York city.

The BABY, I LOVE YOU singer has already told husband MARC ANTHONY she will be working in homeless shelters in the Bronx on 25 December (04).

An insider says, "Jen will be taking basic gifts with her and is planning to sing a selection of her favourite songs."

Charitable Lopez Goes Back To Block

Jennifer Lopez is REALLY going back to the block this Christmas.

The singer famed for her bling will be keeping it real when she heads back to her old stomping ground to entertain homeless fans.

J.Lo is planning to spend Christmas Day in homeless shelters in the Bronx - the area of New York where she grew up.

The latino babe, 34, has already told hubby Marc Anthony of her plans.

She recently helped out a shelter distributing turkey dinners to the homeless on Thanksgiving Day.

On December 25 she will perform songs and hand out presents and food to hard-up fans.

A source told the Daily Star: "Jen will be taking basic gifts with her and is planning to sing a selection of her favourite songs."

Jennifer Lopez Finalising New Album

Jennifer Lopez will return in early 2005 with a new album, soundgenerator can report.

The star was recently in London with salsa star Marc Anthony to showcase her new music. Gathering at the Soho Hotel, Lopez played six new tracks to a select audience, including new single "Get Right".

Rodney Jerkins has recorded at least two tracks on the new album. One of the tracks, "You Got Me", is about Lopez and Anthony's relationship:

"From what I looked at on TV, from newspapers and everything, I just took that and created a song about it," Jerkins said to MTV. "It's basically saying, 'No matter what people say about relationships, about us, no matter what their view is, you got me and I got you.' That's the bottom line."

Also reportedly involved are the Neptunes, with "Cory Rooney" as the executive producer.

The as-yet-untitled album will be her fourth studio release and first since 2002's This Is Me ... Then.

Sexy Poses Reveal Jennifer Lopez's Happy Marriage

BEIJING, Dec. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Latin singer Jennifer Lopez is said to be suffering a marriage crisis with her third husband Marc Anthony. All of those words, however, turn out to be a rumor, as this couple showed up in the news express of Jennifer's new song "Get Right" in London. At the express, Jennifer never stopped communicating with her beloved husband Marc by eye expressions, as if they were still in honeymoon, which was much envied by the people present there. Jennifer, feel so great and sweet, takes a group of photoes of herself, in which she is half nude, looks quite sexy and attractive.

J.Lo's Eyes Are For Her Hubby Only !

[Hollywood News]: London, Dec 6 : Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez and her salsa singer hubby Marc Anthony, it seems, have not stopped feeling mushy about each other, with her reportedly unwilling to take her eyes off Anthony during a showcase of her new music in London.

Lopez played six new tracks to a select audience at the Soho Hotel but had eyes only for her other half.

"While she was playing the tracks, J-Lo would keep looking over at Marc and smiling. It was really sweet. They seemed really loved-up," The Mirror quoted an onlooker as saying.

Jennifer Lopez List To Help Get Pregnant

Jennifer Lopez stunned London hotel staff with a list of demands to help her get pregnant.

The sexy diva is desperate to start a family with third husband Marc Anthony and is following a strict health regime to boost her chances of conceiving, according to Britain’s The Sun newspaper.

So J.Lo reportedly requested various health foods – including fresh fish, pulses, lentils, and protein shakes with ten different fruits -to be delivered to her two 2,000GBP-a-night suites at swanky Claridge’s Hotel during her recent trip to the UK.

The brunette beauty also insisted on various luxuries to help her stay relaxed, including six extra pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets worth 300GBP each, four humidifiers and a masseur on call.

Jennifer, who was in London to promote her forthcoming new album, also required a 70,000GBP Louis XIV table, a spotlight and that the suites were painted her favourite colour – white.

J.Lo's Mom Praying To Be A Granny Son

[Hollywood News]: Washington: Latino bombshell Jennifer Lopez's mother is reportedly praying for grandchildren because she fears that J LO might soon be too old to conceive.

The actress says that she herself is very keen on having children and becoming a mother soon, which will be the most important thing in the world for her.

She revealed that her mother always thought that she would be granny sooner but is now worried as the singer cum actress is 35- years old and her husband, Mark Anthony, already has three children.
 

"My mother thought I'd have children earlier. But parents always worry you'll have children too young. That's one of the things Latin parents worry about, that their little girl will run out and have babies too soon," Rate the music quoted Lopez as saying.

"But I've always wanted a family of my own. It'll be my most important project. There's nothing more important to me than a family - it's a sacred thing. I really want to be a mother. God will bless me when the time is right," she added.

What A Tangled J.Lo Weaves, When She Practices To Conceive

Jennifer Lopez stunned London hotel staff with a list of demands to help her get pregnant.
The sexy diva is desperate to start a family with third husband Marc Anthony and is following a strict health regime to boost her chances of conceiving, according to Britain's The Sun newspaper.

So J.Lo reportedly requested various health foods - including fresh fish, pulses, lentils, and protein shakes with ten different fruits - to be delivered to her two £2 000-a-night (about R22 000-a-night) suites at swanky Claridge's Hotel during her recent trip to the United Kingdom.

The brunette beauty also insisted on various luxuries to help her stay relaxed, including six extra pillows, Egyptian cotton sheets worth £300 each, four humidifiers and a masseur on call.

Lopez, who was in London to promote her forthcoming new album, also required a $pound;70 000 Louis XIV table, a spotlight and that the suites were painted her favourite colour - white.

However, when J.Lo arrived at the hotel, she allegedly complained the new white walls weren't up to standard.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Jennifer is very particular about the colour of her room. She claims white makes her feel a lot calmer - but only if it's the right shade.

"When her expectations were dashed, she was far from happy and told staff how she felt."

Jennifer is also reported to have made a similar complaint about the colour of the walls at Madrid's exclusive Ritz hotel.

SWEEt And LO !

The honeymoon period is definitely not over for Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. The sexy singer couldn't take her eyes off her other half during a showcase of her new music in London.

J-Lo, 34, played six great new tracks to a select audience at the Soho Hotel on Thursday night. And we can reveal she only had eyes for one member of the crowd - hubby Marc.

An onlooker said: "While she was playing the tracks, J-Lo would keep looking over at Marc and smiling. It was really sweet. They seemed really loved-up."

The full tracklist was Get Right, I Got You, Step Into My World, Still Around, Hold You Down, This Is Me. Her new album Rebirth is scheduled to hit stores in February.

Good to have you back, love.

J.Lo And Anthony Experiencing 'Marital Problems'

JENNIFER LOPEZ's third marriage to MARC ANTHONY is in trouble after just six months, writes a British newspaper.

The 36-year-old singer, who shocked many fans when she married the Latino singer in June (04) just months after splitting from fiance BEN AFFLECK, and Anthony have reportedly stunned onlookers with two public bust-ups in the past fortnight.

Friends are worried Lopez is heading for another marital split, according to British newspaper the DAILY STAR SUNDAY.

One pal tells the publication, "She rarely goes out with him these days because she and Marc have recently either ended up having a blazing argument or sitting in stony silence.

"The whole problem seems to boil down to who's boss. Marc's a take-charge guy and it's Jen's nature to resist being told what to do.

"They've ended up butting heads since day one."

J.Lo's Pregnancy Demands

JENNIFER LOPEZ reportedly stunned employees at a top London hotel with a list of demands which she hopes will help her get pregnant.

The JERSEY GIRL star, who is in Britain promoting her upcoming REBIRTH album, arrived with an entourage of 25 and took up residence in two of Claridge's $3,600 (GBP2000)-a-night luxury suits.

The 34-year-old has her heart set on starting a family with husband MARC ANTHONY, reports British newspaper THE SUN, and is following a rigid regime to boost her chances of conceiving.

According to the newspaper, her requirements included fresh fruit, four humidifiers, masseurs on stand-by, Egyptian cotton sheets, protein shakes and a $126,000 (GBP70,000) LOUIS XIV table.

J.Lo's Song With Stepdaughter

Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old stepdaughter provides backing vocals on her new single.

The Latin beauty, who married third husband Marc Anthony earlier this year, wanted his daughter Arianna to sing on 'Get Right', which will be released next month.

A source revealed: "Jennifer thinks Arianna's got a really good voice, so she really wanted her to get involved with the album."

However, although Jennifer was keen to sing with her young stepdaughter, she recently vowed never to record a duet with husband Marc.

The sexy star said she won't sing with Marc, but is happy for him to produce her forthcoming album.

She said at the time: "I'm doing an English album and a Spanish one. It's my first Spanish album, which I'm so excited about. Marc's producing it for me but there are no duets on it."

Jennifer's last collaboration with a lover, ex-fiancé Ben Affleck, ended in disaster with their box office flop, 'Gigli'.

J.Lo Is Desperate To Be A Mom !

Jennifer Lopez seems to be on a different kind of a mission these days for she is desperate to start a family with hubby Marc Anthony and is following a strict regime said to boost fertility.

According to The Sun, is expecting staff at the London hotel Claridge's where she checked in with an entourage of 25 to help her get pregnant. She has asked for a 70,000 pounds Louis XIV table, spotlight and masseur on call to her two 2,000 pounds -a- night suites.

The chefs have been told to serve up herrings, lentils and nuts. "Jennifer really wants to give herself the best chance of conceiving," an insider was quoted as saying.

Jennifer Lopez married singer Marc Anthony early this year. Their wedding took place in the backyard of JLo's Beverly Hills mansion.

JLo has been married twice before. She married waiter Ojani Noa in 1998 and then married one of her dancers, Chris Judd in 2002.

Lopez Teams Up With Step-Daughter

Latina diva JENNIFER LOPEZ is making sure all her family are getting involved in her music comeback - she has hired her stepdaughter to do backing vocals.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer took time away from the recording studio to act in films including MAID IN MANHATTAN and GIGLI, but now she is back with more pop tunes.

And she asked ARIANNA ANTHONY - her husband MARC ANTHONY's 11-year-old child - to sing on her latest single GET RIGHT, which is out next month (JAN05).

A friend says, "Jennifer was impressed with Arianna's voice.

"She spends a lot of time with Arianna and thought it would be lovely to include her on the album."

J.Lo Hits The Right Note In Madrid

Jennifer Lopez enjoyed a night of Latin revelry when she jetted into the Spanish capital to promote her forthcoming album. The Bronx-born singer, who was accompanied by her new husband Marc Anthony, headed for one of Madrid's top nightspots on Wednesday evening.

Those lucky enough to join the couple inside the venue were treated to a sneak preview of her latest record, as a selection of tracks from the disc were played.
Jen has been reluctant to talk about her relationship with Marc, but it seems one of her songwriters has no such reservations. Veteran hitmaker Rodney Jerkins, who has produced two tracks for the record, has revealed that the song You Got Me was inspired by the glamorous couple.

"From what I looked at on TV, from newspapers and everything, I just took that and created a song about it," he explained. "It's basically saying, 'No matter what people say about relationships, about us, no matter what their view is, you got me and I got you.' That's the bottom line."

Battle Of The Butts, J.Lo v Britney Spears

LAS VEGAS – In what looks like a billing for a heavyweight title fight, Don King is promoting the biggest ass sandwich on stage and coming soon, between Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez.

Yes that's right; the man that washes his hair with Viagra is offering the opportunity for fans to judge first hand the winner of the Las Vegas Booty Contest.

"Well that little gal Britney ain't such a little gal no more. She's giving that ass some good feeds lately," Mr King said. "Matter of fact I believe her ass is bigger already than J Lo's."

Porn King and posterior connoisseur, John Stagliano, who goes by the name of Buttman, said that there was considerable difference between the butts of the women.

"Jennifer has a once in a lifetime bubble. It is gravity defying, it is mystifying. It is all encompassing. It is a work of masturbation. Britney, she got just a fat ass," Stagliano said. "But I will have front row seats."

Front row seat buyers will get the chance to rub baby oil on Jennifer's buttocks.

"If we can't get the real J Lo and Britney, we'll get girls who look like them," King said.

J.Lo Gives Affleck Payout

Hollywood star JENNIFER LOPEZ is sticking to her word and paying out on a bet she made with BEN AFFLECK.

The JERSEY GIRL actress made a bet with her ex-fiance regarding the outcome of the last American baseball season while they were still an item, and she had to pay out $1,800 (GBP1,000) after the BOSTON RED SOX beat the NEW YORK YANKEES on the way to the World Series.

A friend of J.Lo tells Britain's DAILY SPORT newspaper, "A bet's a bet as far as Jen's concerned. Her team lost so she gave Ben the money she owed him." 

J.Lo Gives Child Her Kidney

Jennifer Lopez will never have to wonder if her life has mattered.
On Nov. 4, the 26-year-old Smithson Valley High School graduate donated a kidney to 2-year-old Michael Wang, a little boy she met for the first time the day before her surgery.
“I know now that my life has had purpose,” she said. “I don’t have career goals, but I want to be the best person I can be. We all have the ability to share love and compassion.”
Most people would agree with Lopez, but few go to such extremes to live out their beliefs.
Two months before her surgery, Lopez shocked and impressed the staff an University Hospital in San Antonio when she called and announced she wanted to donate her kidney to the next person on the transplant list.
“I don’t know how seriously we took it at first because we had never had this happen before,” said hospital Spokeswoman Leni Kirkman. “We were pretty amazed at her.”
So was her family.

“Everyone in the family was blown away,” said Lopez’ uncle Bill Brown. “She’s a great example to my children and everyone in our family.”
Lopez does not consider her sacrifice extraordinary — she was just doing what she wished someone else had done for one of her close friends.

Al Ramos needed a kidney transplant several years ago, thanks to the damage wrought by diabetes. Now, he is too sick to have the operation.
“I watched what that disease did to his body,” Lopez said. “It seemed so senseless.”
Lopez did not want to see anyone else go through the same heartache if she could prevent it.
Through two months of tests to verify her ability to donate, Lopez wondered about who would get her kidney. She imagined it would probably be someone like Ramos, someone older.
When she found out her organ would be saving a baby with his whole life ahead of him, her perspective changed.
“It changed everything when I found out it was going to a child,” she said. “I didn’t have any more second thoughts after that.”

Michael was born two months premature with diseased kidneys. He has spent both years of his short life hooked up to machines and one year on the transplant list.
Lopez met Michael and his mom Yi the day before the surgery.
“It was so powerful, seeing all the hope in his mother’s face,” Lopez said. “He was so small in such a big bed, and he was all hooked up to machines.”

The next day, as the anesthesia carried her into unconsciousness, Lopez reminded herself to ask about Michael as soon as she woke up.
The surgery was a success – the little boy’s body accepted its new organ, and Lopez was surprised at how little discomfort she experienced.
She headed home four days after checking into the hospital with no idea she would be back within the week with a bout of Pancreatitis, a painful complication of her surgery.
“I knew it was a possibility,” she said. “The hardest part was not being able to eat or drink anything for a whole week.”
During Lopez’s second stay, Yi Wang visited her every day – a continuous affirmation that she had done the right thing.
Now that she is recovered enough to go back to work and attend class at Texas State University where she is studying Philosophy and Theology, Lopez said she hoped her story encouraged others to give of themselves, even if it was only to donate blood.
“I want to educate people about how important it is to have compassion and give what we can,” she said. “More people should know they can do this. We can all help.”

J.Lo Set To Rule The Ramp

Jennifer Lopez is all set to rule the ramp with her first ever fashion show. She will showcase her clothing line in a fashion show early next year.

"She will hold it in February during Fashion Week at the Armory, not at the tents," a source was quoted by the New York Post , as saying.

According to the paper, the Latino singer is said to be working hard on making her casual wear line more "upscale" and is expected to unveil some chic designs at the show.

The pop diva created a sensation earlier this year for her marriage with singer Marc Antony. This came as a shock especially after a headline hitting breakup with Hollywood actor Ben Afleck.

The New York born singer started her career with musical theater and graduated to become one of the most celebrated singers. She also ventured into acting and became one of the highest paid stars in Hollywood at one point of time.

The Latino babe has also been in the news lately for her physical assets which seem to be causing a lot of trouble it seems.

The filming of a new Pepsi commercial had to be halted because her behind was allegedly too big for her outfit.

According to Femalefirst , producers of the advert starring Beyonce Knowles and David Beckham were stunned to realise that she couldn't fit into the skin-tight leather costume they had provided her.

Now, we may know where she gets her fashion sense from!

J.Lo Coughs Up 1,000 Dollars For Ben Affleck!

Latino diva Jennifer Lopez recently proved that she is a woman of her word as she shelled out 1,000 dollars to honour a bet she made with her former flame Ben Affleck.

The ex-couple had reportedly bet on who would win the baseball season, and while Lopez, who has since been married to singer Mark Anthony, supported the New York Yankees, Affleck bet on the Boston Red Sox, which took home the trophy, reports ratethemusic.com.

Lopez Hopes Her Image Helps 'Larger Women'

Latina diva JENNIFER LOPEZ hopes her sex symbol status will help other voluptuous women feel comfortable with their bodies.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star is proud of her curvaceous figure, which she believes provides a healthier alternative to images of slender female celebrities.

She says, "I feel good about myself. I like being called sexy. What woman doesn't? I've seen articles where they had me grouped in with 'larger women' but I never take that as an insult because they're identifying me as a real person.

"If that helps other people's self-esteem, good. It helps mine too."

Lopez's Mother Prays For Grandchildren

JENNIFER LOPEZ's mother is praying the Latina diva has children with husband MARC ANTHONY before it's too late.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star's mum GUADALUPE feared her daughter would get pregnant too young, but she's now concerned the sexy 35-year-old has postponed motherhood for too long, while Anthony, who she married in June (04), already has three children.

Lopez explains, "My mother thought I'd have children earlier. But parents always worry you'll have children too young. That's one of the things Latin parents worry about, that their little girl will run out and have babies too soon.

"But I've always wanted a family of my own. It'll be my most important project. There's nothing more important to me than a family - it's a sacred thing. I really want to be a mother. God will bless me when the time is right."

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Plan Joint Tour

Newlyweds JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY are reportedly planning a money-spinning joint tour.

The pair have already duetted on Anthony's Spanish-language album AMAR SIN MENTIRAS - now Anthony's manager, former SONY boss TOMMY MOTTOLA, is encouraging the pair to cash in on their fame and the intrigue surrounding their secretive relationship and hit the road together.

But sources say Lopez is wary about going into business with Mottola.

An insider tells the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, "If a tour gets done it's not going to be through Tommy."

Dangerous Curves in Jennifer's Life

Jennifer Lopez’s much-admired bum is in the news again. This time her curvy bottoms managed to freeze the filming of Pepsi's new advert. The 35-year-old star's protruding rear end just couldn’t squeeze into the tight fitting sexy leather outfit given to her.

Pepsi is spending £11m to film this advert with the diva teamed up with England’s captain David Beckham and R&B star Beyonce Knowles at London's Shepperton Studios. It is one of the world's most expensive adverts.

Beyonce and David, who were ready to get on with the work, were stunned to realize that JLo is having trouble fitting into her costume. Beyonce fitted into her costume easily but JLo just didn’t make it.

The scene became a bit chaotic when Femalefirst, producers of the commercial rushed to stitch an extra piece of material to help cover JLo’s bum. "Not surprisingly, there were lots of volunteers for that job," a set insider cheekily told a local newspaper. "Basically, J-Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming" he added.

Bottoms Up, J-Lo

Jennifer Lopez's much-discussed derriere's been centre stage again.

The dishy diva's pet grapefruits, that she hides unconvincingly round the back of her trousers, proved once again on the set of a commercial that they've got a life of their own.

And it was a big, round 2-0 to the mega-buns in question.

According to reports, J'Lo failed to squeeze in to her sexy, leather get-up for a Pepsi ad being filmed in the UK.

Some wag blabbed to the Daily Star: "Basically, J-Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming.

"Not surprisingly, there were lots of volunteers for that job.

J-Lo's Bottom Causes Waves

JENNIFER Lopez's ample bottom reportedly caused havoc on the set of a drink advertisement because the Latin diva couldn't squeeze it into a tight-fitting costume.

The Shall We Dance actress and chart-topping singer failed to get into her sexy, leather outfit for a multi-million dollar Pepsi ad being filmed in England.

British tabloid the Daily Star reported staff had to hurriedly stitch an extra piece of material onto the outfit to cover the 35-year-old star's protruding rear end.

"Not surprisingly, there were lots of volunteers for that job," a set insider cheekily told the newspaper. "There were all these people ready to get on with the work when we realised there was a problem."

"Basically, J-Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming."

The thrice-married diva stars alongside England captain David Beckham and R&B pop babe Beyonce Knowles in what will be the world's most expensive advert.

Jennifer Lopez Is Bummed Out

LONDON: Jennifer Lopez's physical assets seem to be causing a lot of trouble it seems, for filming of a new Pepsi commercial had to be halted because her behind was allegedly too big for her outfit. 

According to Femalefirst , producers of the advert starring Beyonce Knowles and David Beckham were stunned to realise that she couldn't fit into the skin-tight leather costume they had provided her.

So shooting had to be stopped while frantic staff stitched an extra piece of material to help cover her bum.

"It was quite comical, really. There were all these people ready to get on with the work when we realised there was a problem. Basically, JLo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming," an insider was quoted as saying.

J.Lo's Bum Halts Filmning of Ad continue.....

The Filming of the new Pepsi commercial starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez and David Beckham reportedly had to be halted - because J.Lo's behind was allegedly too big for her outfit.

Producers of the advert were said to be stunned when they realised the sexy star's famous derriere couldn't fit into the skin-tight leather costume they had provided her.

So shooting had to be stopped while frantic staff stitched an extra piece of material to help cover her generous behind.

A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "It was quite comical, really. There were all these people ready to get on with the work when we realised there was a problem.

Basically, J.Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming."

Sexy J.Lo teamed up with Knowles and football ace Beckham in London to shoot the new commercial, which is rumoured to be costing £11-million (about R120-million).

The glamorous trio were chosen as they are three of the most famous people in the world, and bosses believe they will appeal to fans on a worldwide
basis.

They are so confident the advert will be a success they have paid a fortune to air it during next years' American Football Super Bowl, the most watched TV event in the US. - Bang Showbiz

Jennifer Lopez's Bum Is Too Big

Filming for the new TV advertisement for Pepsi has had to be put on hold due to complications caused by J-Lo's bottom, reports the Daily Star.

The ad is supposed to see the singer in a skimpy black leather outfit, but unfortunately her bum is too big for it.

An insider said: "It was quite comical, really. There were all these people ready to get on with the work when we realised there was a problem.

"Basically J-Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit."

As well as J-Lo and her critically-acclaimed backside, the advertisement also features David Beckham and Beyonce Knowles.

J-Lo Feels The Squezze For New Advert

Jennifer Lopez's large bum has caused problems for the makers of a new commercial.

The 35-year-old star was filming Pepsi's £11m new advert when they reportedly discovered she couldn't fit into her skimpy costume.

Producers frantically tried to stitch an extra piece of leather to the sexy black outfit to help cover J. Lo's curvy bottom.

"Not surprisingly, there were lots of volunteers for that job," a set insider told the Daily Star.

"There were all these people ready to get on with the work when we realised there was a problem."

The source added: "Basically, J. Lo's bum was just too curvy for the outfit and we had to make sure the costume fitted her before we could start filming."

The Latino diva teamed up with England captain David Beckham and R&B star Beyonce Knowles at London's Shepperton Studios to film the world's most expensive advert.

"Beyonce fitted into her costume easily but J Lo just couldn't squeeze in," the insider added.

J.Lo Clones Herself For Her New Music Video

JENNIFER LOPEZ fans are set to enjoy the star in many forms in her new music video, which features a horde of clones.

The clip for her track GET RIGHT will be reminiscent of ROBERT ALTMAN's 1993 movie SHORT CUTS, following near-simultaneous occurrences in a nightclub during the song, in which J.Lo is always the centre of the story.

The video starts in an alley outside a club, where a little girl follows her big sister - played by Lopez - inside, begging to sit and watch from under the tables while she DJs.

As the song starts, J.Lo is seen as a range of different characters, including an energetic club patron, a solo reveller, a diva, a bartender and a drunk partygoer.

The video will be shot this weekend

J.Lo, Beyonce Inspire Mannequins

J Lo and Beyonce can take another bow. The booty-shaking stars have shaped the newest generation of mannequins, with hundreds of well-rounded plastic backsides appearing in shop windows across New York.

Bootylicious figures clad in tight low-rise jeans have spilled from the city's street fashion stores into more established labels.

"It's absolutely the trend," said Dwight Critchfield, creative director for mannequin firm Goldsmith.

"These mannequins look great, and there is a real sex appeal about them."

The recent pop culture fixation on large bottoms has been around since at least 1992, when rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot scored a hit with "Baby Got Back."

But some credit the recent booty shakin' efforts of shapely stars Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce for the fresh emphasis on bigger and rounder posteriors, coupled with the fashion explosion of the Brazilian-style low-rise jeans.

"J.Lo was the first to stress that women shouldn't be afraid to show their curves, and the popularity of rap made that shape more acceptable," said Critchfield. "And it is about these low-riding jeans looking good on a sexy, tight fit."

The company launched a "Sex" mannequin with "a larger booty and body" tailored for fashion label Express and for stores carrying lower-end trend clothing, said Critchfield.

On the juniors' floor of Macy's in Manhattan, Guess jeans and streetwear label EckoRed display jeans on a fuller rear-end bottom-half mannequin, known as a pants form, opposite a large poster of J.Lo and her clothing label, while a DJ mixes hip hop and reggae to teen and 20-something shoppers.

EckoRed launched the new mannequin -- called the J.Lo butt form -- at the store almost two years ago and sales have since tripled.

"It is a serious sociological trend that is positive for retailers and customers in that the tyranny of the undernourished perfect model is over," said Rich Rollison of Lifestyle Forms and Display, which designed the pants.

Other companies also are developing more realistic mannequins with larger posteriors in maternity and plus sizes.

US label Lane Bryant, which caters to plus sizes 14 to 28, is launching a more voluptuous full-body mannequin across its 250 stores after a successful test run in New York.

An Army Of J. Los — Enough For A Dozen Marriages — Star In 'Get Right' Clip

Jennifer Lopez calls in the clones for her next video, "Get Right," in which she packs in as many stories — and as many versions of herself — as possible.
According to its treatment, "Get Right" plays like a dance version of Robert Altman's film "Short Cuts," examining all the little moments that happen almost simultaneously in a nightclub during the duration of a single song, in which J. Lo is always the center of the story.

"Get Right," which will be directed by Francis Lawrence this weekend, starts in an alley outside a club, where a little girl follows her big sister (J. Lo) inside, begging to sit and watch from under the tables while she DJs. The first song she plays, of course, is "Get Right."

As the song starts, J. Lo is seen on all the video screens in the club (including a screen underneath the glass counter of a cocktail table) doing a dance routine with a cane. A drink is set down on the table, and it becomes apparent that Lopez is one of the patrons, too, as well as countless other characters.

One of those patrons is on a girls' night out, jumping from the couch to grab her girlfriends and run out onto the dance floor. A diva Jennifer is more detached, hanging out in the roped-off VIP section with her entourage. One Jennifer is dancing alone, with her eyes closed, doing the same choreographed moves that Lopez and her dancers are doing in the screens around the club, while a different, nerdier Jennifer is also alone, but just sitting and drinking, until she's drunk enough to dance on the tables.

One Jennifer fights with her boyfriend in the hallway outside the bathroom, while another Jennifer kisses her boyfriend as they sit in the booth. One J. Lo is trying to order drinks from another (who is serving them); one is comforting another who is crying; one is dancing for another's amusement.

J. Los are everywhere, and each one is connected by the song. When the song begins to fade, we hear the little girl who had just wanted to watch it all singing the final lines. She opens her eyes and looks up at her big sister — J. Lo the DJ — who smiles down at her.

J-Lo Tells Of Her Wish For Children

Jennifer Lopez says she desperately wants babies with new hubby Marc Anthony.

She's talking about putting her various careers on hold to start a family.

She said: "I've always wanted my own family and I'm really anxious to have children.

"I think about that more and more. In the past I had been working so hard pursuing my acting and my music that having children just wasn't an issue for me because I was so busy.

"But now I want to take more time for myself and for my husband, and starting a family is definitely one of my biggest dreams. I can't wait." 

Stars Sell L.A Homes

LOS ANGELES — Actress Jennifer Lopez has sold her home on .8 hectares in a gated Beverly Hills community for $12.5 million, including furnishings, according to local realty agents not involved in the transaction.

The estate is where Lopez reportedly married singer Marc Anthony in June. Lopez also has a home in Miami.

The buyer of Lopez's Beverly Hills-area home is Sam Nazarian, chief executive and founder of Element Films, which is producing the movie Down in the Valley, starring Edward Norton. Nazarian is also a producer of the upcoming movie Holland on Five Fingers.

When she's not in London

Madonna has sold her Beverly Hills home for close to its $8.9-million asking price. The pop star-actress purchased the property for $6.5 million in 2000 from actress Diane Keaton.

The buyers are Erik Ludwick, an heir of the family that established Glendora-based Rain Bird Corp., and his wife, Eileen.

Madonna first listed the home in May 2003 at $10.9 million. In June of that year, she purchased her current L.A.-area residence, a Beverly Hills compound, from actress Sela Ward for $12 million. Madonna and her husband, director Guy Ritchie, also have a home in London.

Beckham Beats Off J.Lo And Beyonce

BEYONCE KNOWLES and JENNIFER LOPEZ play villains who are defeated by soccer ace DAVID BECKHAM in a new Pepsi advert - but they both received superbikes as compensation.

The pop sirens star as bad biker babes who take on the England soccer captain, who appears dressed in traditional Japanese kendo costume complete with wooden sword.

But it's Beckham's good alter-ego that beats Knowles and Lopez in a physical martial arts fight.

An insider confides, "David plays a good guy who fights bad biker babes Beyonce and J.Lo. It's a good versus evil theme. They're dressed in black leather catsuits and they look hot.

"They fight David in a traditional dojo, like the one in the first MATRIX film. Needless to say, David fights them off and comes out as the victor.

"Motorbikes also feature in the advert and the Japanese people from Pepsi insisted that David should have one to keep at the end of the shoot. Then they decided to give one to Beyonce and J.Lo too, to avoid causing offence."

Beckham already owns a HARLEY-DAVIDSON, but he is forbidden from riding motorcycles by his soccer club - his legs are insured for $108 million (GBP60 million) and the insurers won't pay out if he is injured riding a bike. 

J-Lo: 'I Want Kids'

Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez is desperate to have children with new husband Marc Anthony.

The Latina superstar says she will put her career on the backburner so she can concentrate on starting a family with Anthony, who she married in June.

Lopez says: "I've always wanted my own family and I'm really anxious to have children. I think about that more and more. In the past I had been working so hard pursuing my acting and my music that having children just wasn't an issue for me because I was so busy.

"But now I want to take more time for myself and for my husband, and starting a family is definitely one of my biggest dreams. I can't wait."

Lopez: I Didn't Rush Into Marriage

JENNIFER LOPEZ passionately rejects claims she rushes into marriage, insisting her love for third husband MARC ANTHONY was overwhelming and will "last forever".

The pair exchanged wedding vows in secret in June (04) just six months after Lopez split from BEN AFFLECK, prompting the media to mock the singer's habit of marrying the men she dates.

But she insists she simply followed her heart: "I think when you love somebody - I mean, really love them - those feelings can have power over anything; your fears, your worries, whatever.

"If your love is that strong, it can last forever."

Lopez Slams Critics

Superstar Jennifer Lopez has hit out at critics of her love-life, telling them to mind their own business. The singer/actress shocked many when she married singer Marc Anthony just months after splitting from previous fiance Ben Affleck, but Lopez is amazed by people's intense interest in her personal life.

J.Lo says, "It's funny how people will look at you and wonder whether you're doing the wrong thing! "Living your life in public is a weird thing because people feel they have a right to judge what you do. "I think, if you turn the media spotlight on any random person, they would have the same kinds of things going on in their lives, but mine would wind up on the front page." 

Baby Dreams For Jennifer

Jennifer Lopez is certain her marriage to Latino singer Marc Anthony is the one that will stick - and she's turning her thoughts to a happy family. 

J.Lo may be famous for her super-pert bottom, but she's desperate for a bump in her tummy.

"I've always wanted my own family and I'm really anxious to have children," she told 3am Magazine. "I think about that more and more." 

"In the past I had been working so hard pursuing my acting and my music that children just wasn't an issue for me because I was so busy. 

"But now I want to take more time for myself and for my husband and starting a family is definitely one of by biggest dreams. I can't wait!" 

And speaking about her husband, she told the magazine: "It's a beautiful thing to be with someone you love who makes you feel so good." 

She added: "If your love is that strong, it can last forever." 

Lopez Still Close To First Love

Jennifer Lopez still holds a torch for her first love David Cruz, despite marrying husband number three Marc Anthony this year.

The Latino beauty dated Cruz for nine years, beginning when she was in high school, and still enjoys a close relationship with him ten years after they split.

Lopez, 35, says: "He's a friend and he probably knows me better than anyone else." 

Beyonce And Lopez Snub Coldplay continue.....

Sexy singers BEYONCE KNOWLES and JENNIFER LOPEZ reportedly demanded to be sealed off from British band COLDPLAY at a recent studio recording session.

The duo were recording a $27million (GBP15 million) PEPSI advert at London's Townhouse Studios and ordered a makeshift partition for the nearby suite where CHRIS MARTIN and his band were working, reports Britain's DAILY STAR newspaper.

A source says, "They were making a huge fuss about making sure no one could hear them and insisted on having a huge partition put up between their area of the studio and Coldplay's.

"It's ridiculous - all the recording suites are sound-proofed anyway." 

J-Lo No Show

Jennifer Lopez reportedly backed out of a commitment to attend a clothes store opening, despite being sent a selection of free garments.

The Shall We Dance? Actress was recently in London and agreed to attend the opening party for a new Maxmara shop on the capital's trendy Bond Street.

She was sent 10 full-length gowns at her hotel suite, but eventually failed to appear, saying she was too exhausted after shooting a Pepsi advert, reports the Boston Herald newspaper.
 

Jennifer Lopez's Marriage Song

Jennifer Lopez sings a song about her marriage to Marc Anthony on her new album.

Although the Latin beauty has remained tight-lipped about her third husband in interviews, she reveals her true feelings in the track 'You Got Me'.

Producer Rodney Jerkins, who wrote the song, revealed: "From what I looked at on TV, from newspapers and everything, I just took that and created a song about it.

"It's basically saying, 'No matter what people say about relationships, about us, no matter what their view is, you got me and I got you.' That's the bottom line."

Jennifer's as-yet untitled new album is set for release next year and Jerkins claims her voice is sounding better than ever. 

J-Lo Dedicates Song On Her Album To Husband

Jennifer Lopez sings a song about her marriage to Marc Anthony on her new album.

Although the Latin beauty has remained tight-lipped about her third husband in interviews, she reveals her true feelings in the track You Got Me.

Producer Rodney Jerkins, who wrote the song, revealed: "From what I looked at on TV, from newspapers and everything, I just took that and created a song about it.

"It's basically saying, 'No matter what people say about relationships, about us, no matter what their view is, you got me and I got you.' That's the bottom line."

Jennifer's as-yet untitled new album is set for release next year and Jerkins claims her voice is sounding better than ever.

According to Femalefirst quoting MTV he said: "She's grown. She's got better vocally. She even shocked me."

Jennifer Lopez Not Talking About Her Marriage, But Rodney Jerkins Is

Jennifer Lopez may not be talking about her marriage with Marc Anthony, but one of the songwriters behind her next album is.

Rodney Jerkins, a veteran hitmaker who has so far produced two tracks for the as-yet-untitled album, said one of them, "You Got Me," is about Lopez and Anthony's relationship (see "Third Time Lucky? J. Lo Reportedly Marries Marc Anthony").

"From what I looked at on TV, from newspapers and everything, I just took that and created a song about it," Jerkins said. "It's basically saying, 'No matter what people say about relationships, about us, no matter what their view is, you got me and I got you.' That's the bottom line."

Jerkins' other collaboration with Lopez is called "Step Into My World." "It's basically just exploring J. Lo's world and what her world is all about," said Jerkins, who produced the singer/actress' breakthrough single, "If You Had My Love." "I heard it may even be the second single."

A spokesperson for Lopez's record label had no details about the album, but it's expected to be released in early 2005. It will be her fourth studio release and first since 2002's This Is Me ... Then.

"She's grown," Jerkins said. "She's gotten better vocally. She even shocked me."

The Neptunes have hinted in the past that they are also working with Lopez (see "Pharrell Hints The Neptunes Are Going To Work With J. Lo"), and Rich Harrison, best known for Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love," has done a few tracks. "She's sounding great so far," Harrison said.

Lopez just hit the big screen in "Shall We Dance?" and is due next in "An Unfinished Life" in December and "Monster-in-Law" in May.

Beckham To Fight Knowles And Lopez

Soccer superstar DAVID BECKHAM will violently attack sexy singers BEYONCE KNOWLES and JENNIFER LOPEZ in a new advert for soft drink giant PEPSI.

The England captain signed a $18 million (GBP10 million) deal with Pepsi earlier this year (04) and will join the feisty stars in Europe to shoot the martial arts commercial within the next few weeks.

An insider says, "It's CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON meets KILL BILL. David is excited to be doing an advert with Beyonce and Jennifer.

"His previous ads have all been with sporting stars. he's never done promotional things with singers or Hollywood actresses. It shows he is now a massive worldwide brand, even in America." 

J-Lo Sells Beverly Hills Mansion

Jennifer Lopez has sold her Beverly Hills mansion for a reported £6.8million.

The star, who wed third husband Marc Anthony in the grounds of the home in June, has now decided to get rid of the single-storey property, selling it to producer Sam Nazarian.

The home comes with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a projection room, a tennis court and a swimming pool reports Femalefirst.

A source said: "It sounds a lot of money but the house is gorgeous and that price is typical in Beverly Hills."

It's Christmas Turkey Time For Ben

Ben Affleck can't blame Jennifer Lopez this time for delivering a turkey of a movie.

Their relationship went into a terminal decline after Gigli became an instant punchline when it was released to dire reviews and total apathy at the box office.

Affleck's new film, Surviving Christmas, inexplicably released in October, seems doomed to an even worse fate after opening at the weekend at number seven with takings of just £3m (£1.6m) at the US box office. That is a couple of hundred thousand less than Gigli's opening weekend and comes in spite of a stellar supporting cast, including Sopranos star James Gandolfini.

The film stars the hapless Affleck as a lonely rich guy who hires a pretend family for the Christmas holidays.

American critics trashed the film in general and the leading man's performance in particular.

No-one was available for comment on Sunday at DreamWorks, the Hollywood studio headed by Steven Spielberg that financed the movie.

But box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian said he didn't think the early release date for the Christmas film accounted for its poor showing.

"It is a little early, but people would accept Christmas in October if it had been a really good movie. I don't think it was the release date. I think it was the critical panning."

It will not be lost on Affleck that his old flame J-Lo's new film, Shall We Dance? which co-stars Richard Gere, more than doubled his box office takings on its second week on release, finishing 

Affleck Says He Wants Marriage, Children

In the November issue of Details Magazine available Tuesday, Ben Affleck attempts to explain it all.

If you still care.

On press coverage of his spoiled relationship with Jennifer Lopez: "It felt like a constant oppressive siege. It's kind of like asphyxiating from carbon monoxide poisoning. It occurs to me now that there was a certain kind of perception of me and how I looked during my relationship with Jen. Whether I had become more 'street' or more 'black' or more 'slicked back' or more of a 'male diva' or more of a self-indulgent who-does-he-think-he-is movie star. Like, there was all this stuff written about my dressing like Puffy (Combs, Lopez' previous lover) because I was wearing track suits to the gym.

"I hope the coverage of her chills. She definitely had it tougher than me in that respect. I think that the press has always been tougher on her."

Other revelations? "I might continue to act, but it'll be a different kind of acting. ... I'm not sure it's really what I want. ... I want the relationship. I want to get married and start a family."

Think Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so plenty of celebrities and Forbes 400 companies are hosting benefits to raise funds, as well as awareness.

On Oct. 6, two of the former stars of NBC's Friends, actresses Lisa Kudrow and Courteney Cox Arquette, worked the microphone at the Ford "Tied to the Cause" luncheon in Los Angeles, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. They were joined by actress Rosanna Arquette and singer Patti LaBelle, who helped auction off a 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid (see: "Forbes First Drive: The First American Hybrid"), the first-ever hybrid sport-utility vehicle.

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez was honored at the First Annual Noche de Ninos benefit on Oct. 2, which recognized her work for the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. She was presented with an award by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (nyse: MGM - news - people ) Chairman and CEO Alex Yemenidjian, and was joined by designer Tommy Hilfiger and actress Daisy Fuentes.

On Sept. 29, filmmakers Jonathan Demme, Robert De Niro and Paramount Pictures President Sherry Lansing were honored at the 5th Annual Directors Guild of America Honors, held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Jude Law and billionaire Oprah Winfrey were on hand as well.

Lopez Enrolls Anthony As Producer

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ's husband MARC ANTHONY is producing her first Spanish language album - but she still refuses to duet with him on it.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star collaborated with Anthony on the song NO ME AMES in 1999, taken from her ON THE 6 debut disc, but there's speculation she's refused to sing future tracks with him after the negative reviews the duet received.

She explains, "Marc's producing the Spanish album for me, but there are no duets on that album."

Anthony recently produced Lopez's cover of the DEAN MARTIN classic SWAY for the soundtrack of her latest film SHALL WE DANCE?.

Lopez has a habit of employing her spouses. In 2002 she gave her first husband OJANI NOA the role of managing her Los Angeles restaurant MADRE'S, and also employed her second spouse CRIS JUDD as her choreographer.

Perfect Women Is Charlize, Catherine, J.Lo And Jessica

Readers of America's men's magazine ESQUIRE have created the 'perfect' woman and she has CHARLIZE THERON's legs, JESSICA SIMPSON's chest, JENNIFER LOPEZ's bottom and CATHERINE ZETA-JONES' face.

The publication's editors asked readers to vote for their favourites in a host of straight and bizarre categories as part of the glossy's annual The Women We Love issue.

Newlywed BRITNEY SPEARS fared well in the vote, topping three categories - Sexiest Pop Star, Most Likely To Pose Nude To Revive Her Career and Woman You Would Pay The Most To See Naked.

And, as well as beating HALLE BERRY to Best Top, Jessica Simpson and her sister ASHLEE beat socialites PARIS and NICKY HILTON in the Sexiest Sisters vote.

In some of the more quirky categories, LEONARDO DiCAPRIO beat JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE as Most Womanish Man, JULIA ROBERTS was voted Best Movie Prostitute, ELLEN DEGENERES topped the Funniest Woman and Favourite Lesbian categories and newlywed Jennifer Lopez was chosen as the Likeliest Future Divorcee.

Readers agreed with the editors' choice for Sexiest Woman Alive - ANGELINA JOLIE. 

Lopez's First Love

JENNIFER LOPEZ still regularly visits her childhood sweetheart, who she dated for nine years at high school.

Her relationship with DAVID CRUZ lasted longer than the superstar's three marriages - to OJANI NOA, CRIS JUDD and current husband MARC ANTHONY - put together, and she insists he remains important to her because "he probably knows me better than anyone else".

Lopez says, "My first love was a guy in high school named David. We dated for like nine years from high school until I was about 24.

"I have many memories of David because nine years is like a lifetime. We grew up together because I was barely 16 when I met him.

"His best friend was dating my best friend. He saw me and fell in love with me right away.

"I had short hair and I was a little too heavy and wore these terrible school uniforms, but he fell in love with me anyway.

"When we went back to school for the next year I saw him at the bus stop and thought he was kind of cute. We wound up dating for almost 10 years.

"He still lives in the neighbourhood in the Bronx where we grew up and so does my grandmother.

"I see him whenever I go there to visit her. When we run into each other we keep in touch for a while through phone calls.

"He's a friend and he probably knows me better than anyone else or at least more than a lot of people do." 

Anthony Introduces 'Friend' Lopez To Fans

Salsa star MARC ANTHONY is still refusing to confirm he has married superstar JENNIFER LOPEZ, after introducing the stunning Latina as "a really good friend". The I NEED TO KNOW singer and J.Lo wed in secret on 5 June (04), after only four months of dating, and both have refused to discuss their marriage, or even acknowledge it has taken place. At Anthony's New York city gig on Sunday (17OCT04) at the Roseland Ballroom, the singer pointed to his wife as he sang in Spanish; THERE'S NOBODY LIKE HER. Towards the end of his gig, Anthony introduced Lopez as "a woman who has dedicated her life to representing Puerto Ricans. A really, really good friend of mine - Jennifer Lopez." A loved-up Lopez watched on admiringly with her mother GUADALUPE and TV presenter sister LYNDA LOPEZ. At a sound check earlier in the day, Anthony told a group of fans he has found 2004 very challenging due to the media attention surrounding his marriage to Lopez and his divorce from DAYANARA TORRES. He says, "It's been really crazy... Don't believe everything you read!"

Driver Hopes To Follow In J.Lo's Footsteps

Actress-turned-singer MINNIE DRIVER refuses to listen to critics urging her to remain in movies, insisting if JENNIFER LOPEZ can do both then so can she.

The GOOD WILL HUNTING actress, who has just released her debut album EVERYTHING I'VE GOT IN MY POCKET, accepts she's unlikely to become a multi-million selling artist, but rejects calls to quit.

Driver says, "If J.LO manages to combine an acting and music career, why shouldn't I?

"Of course, it would be great to sell millions and millions of records but I've got to be realistic. I ain't gonna be outselling ASHLEE SIMPSON in today's climate."

Jennifer Lopez Struggling To Accept Affleck's New Love

Newlywed JENNIFER LOPEZ is reportedly deeply jealous of ex-fiance BEN AFFLECK's new relationship with <>Lopez married singer MARC ANTHONY in June (04) but Affleck's new love affair is bringing out her insecurities, according to American magazine IN TOUCH.

A pal says, "There is certainly a level of annoyance for J.Lo that Ben is dating Jennifer. It draws out all of her insecurities." Another source adds, "I am sure she's absolutely heartbroken that Ben has found happiness (with Jennifer). She has difficulty letting go.

Letterman Consumes Lopez's Perfume

Jennifer Lopez was left stunned during an appearance on David Letterman 's talk show on Thursday night - when the comedian sprayed her perfume into his mouth. Lopez appeared on his show to promote new movie Shall We Dance? when Letterman pulled out her fragrances Glow and Still from behind his desk. After making enquiries about them, the host opened a bottle of Still and squirted the fragrant contents into his mouth, as a stunned Lopez screamed, "Dave, what are you doing?" Letterman gulped it down and commented, "That's pretty good. That's nice; I like that. I think this is a great idea because I've always commented on how nice you smell when you come out (on the show) and now the whole world can smell this way." Earlier this year, Letterman consumed some of Jessica Simpson 's beauty products from her Dessert line.

J.Lo Fondly Remembers Her First Flame

HOLLYWOOD -- Jennifer Lopez's longest relationship was not with any of her husbands or fiances. The thrice-married Lopez's first love was her most lasting to date.

"My first love was a guy in high school named David. We dated for, like, nine years -- from high school until I was about 24," recalls Lopez, who married singer Marc Anthony this past June.

Her first marriage to bartender Ojani Noa lasted 11 months. Her subsequent marriage to backup dancer Chris Judd lasted 16 months. She dated rap mogul Sean (Puffy) Combs for almost 18 months and Ben Affleck for 26 months.

"I have many memories of David because nine years is like a lifetime. We grew up together because I was barely 16 when I met him."

She recalls they met through mutual friends.

"His best friend was dating my best friend. He saw me and fell in love with me right away. I had short hair and I was a little too heavy and wore these terrible school uniforms, but he fell in love with me anyway."

The boy proved persistent -- Lopez admits she made it known she didn't find him appealing.

"He heard what I said about him and he was mad, but when we went back to school for the next year I saw him at the bus stop and thought he was kind of cute."

She told her friend -- who told his friend -- and "he liked me again so we wound up dating for almost 10 years."

Lopez has kept in touch with her puppy love because "he still lives in the neighbourhood in the Bronx where we grew up, and so does my grandmother.

"I see him whenever I go there to visit her. When we run into each other we keep in touch for a while through phone calls. He's a friend and he probably knows me better than anyone else or at least more than a lot of people do."

Lopez is starring as Richard Gere's dance instructor in the locally shot romantic comedy Shall We Dance?, which opened Friday.

Lopez Sells Off Wedding Home

JENNIFER LOPEZ has sold off the Hollywood Hills home where she staged her low-key wedding to MARC ANTHONY in June (04).

The pop superstar turned actress had the mansion built for her in 2002 in a gated community and has now sold it for $14.5 million (GBP8 million).

The four-bedroom home features eight bathrooms, a pool, tennis courts and a screening room.

Jennifer Lopez 'desperate to start a family'

Jennifer Lopez has admitted she is desperate to start a family. The sexy star, who married third husband Marc Anthony in June, has declared her intention to have a baby as soon as possible. She said: "There's nothing more important to me than family. I've always wanted a family of my own. I have a feeling it will be the most important project."She said: "There's nothing more important to me than family. I've always wanted a family of my own. I have a feeling it will be the most important project." The stunning singer, who was engaged to both rap star Puff Daddy and Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, claims her previous relationships have provided her with the experience to have a successful marriage. She is quoted by Scotland's Daily Record newspaper: "Ultimately, I'm glad about everything that has happened. I'd like to think that I learn from experiences."Meanwhile, the 34-year-old star claims she moved into a secluded new pad to escape the intense press attention that contributed to the breakdown of her past relationships. She said: "I've got a house that has a pool where you can just be secluded with someone who cooks really well and just stay there all day."

A Prim New Look For Jennifer Lopez

Famous for her bombshell curves – and her seemingly endless wardrobe of figure-hugging frocks that show them off – Jennifer Lopez now seems to be getting in touch with her demure side since becoming Mrs Marc Anthony.
The Shall We Dance star arrived for an appearance on US chat programme The Late Show With David Letterman in a decidedly more modest ensemble - a prim, knee-length black boucle coat, its oversized lace collar fastened at the neck with a dark rose. However, Jennifer hasn't given up her reputation entirely, shedding the coat to reveal a tasteful but sexy little black chiffon dress for the interview.
While Jennifer and husband Marc have not spoken publicly about their marriage – even to confirm that the June wedding took place – J Lo had some trouble averting funnyman Letterman's questions on the topic.
Despite insisting, "I don't want to talk about that" when asked about tying the knot with the salsa singer, she eventually gave a tongue-in-cheek response to the question, "How long have you been married?". A hearty laugh and "I haven't been counting!" was the thrice-wed diva's reply.

Lopez Cried, But Still Failed To Avoid Sex Scene

Jennifer Lopez once broke down in tears in front of director Oliver Stone in an attempt to avoid having to film a raunchy sex scene. Lopez was terrified of shooting a love-making sequence, in which she appears topless, with co-star Sean Penn in Stone's 1997 movie U Turn. But, despite her theatrical protest, Lopez still ended up having to endure the uncomfortable moment. She says, "Urgh. Yeah, the sex scenes were bad. It was hard being the only woman on set with those strong men. I just started crying and fighting. But Oliver was like, 'Take off your top.'" Last week Lopez admitted her first on-screen sex scene in 1995 film Money Train with Wesley Snipes was "horrible".

Lopez Insists Will Soon See Her Changes

Jennifer Lopez insists her fans will soon see how much she's changed since splitting with former fiance Ben Affleck . The Wedding Planner star ended her romance with Affleck at the beginning of the year and married salsa singer Marc Anthony just months later - and she now feels her life has been given a truly refreshing change. She says, "I feel like I'm a new person now. I feel like I'm in a different place - a totally different place. It feels like...I was a different person (before). I did all this stuff and it was all great and I had a great time doing it, but I learned a lot. I made some mistakes and I learned from them - I hope. Now I'm taking a new approach. I feel like I'm starting over. It's a whole new phase and it's a new me and I think you're gonna see that in the choices I make, in the work I do and the things I'm doing."  

J.Lo To Tour  continue.....

Latina beauty Jennifer Lopez is set to tour for the first time ever - five years after she began her singing career. The actress-turned-singer began her pop career in 1999 with her debut album On The 6, featuring tracks produced by her then-boyfriend Sean 'P Diddy' Combs and the hit singles "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting For Tonight." Lopez is ready to throw herself back into music again after making a string of films Jersey Girl, An Unfinished Life and Shall We Dance?. She enthuses, "I think I'm going to be doing my first tour. I've been talking about it for a long time but I always get sidetracked because of the movie things. This time I'm really going to try and get out there."

Jennifer Lopez 'to ban Jenny From The Block video'

Jennifer Lopez is reportedly trying to ban her 'Jenny From The Block' video - because it stars her ex-fiancé, Ben Affleck. Sources claim the Latin diva, who is now happily married to singer Marc Anthony, wants music TV channels MTV and VH1 to pull the steamy video - which features her and Ben canoodling on a boat - from their schedules. According to America's Us Weekly magazine, J.Lo's staff have reportedly told the channels that the promo must "not be considered or shownFriends of the sexy star have alleged she wants the video banned because new husband Marc is jealous. Yesterday (06.10.04), Jennifer confessed the media frenzy surrounding her romance with Ben left her on the verge of a breakdown. She revealed: "It definitely reached a fever pitch. I just felt that it was a time where things built up and got out of control.

In The Future: Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez has been laying low and staying out of the limelight in the last few months since marrying Latin singer Marc Anthony, but she came out of hiding to talk to ComingSoon.net about her new movie, Shall We Dance?. A remake of the Japanese movie of the same name, it stars Lopez along with Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci. (Look for more on this movie next week!) Charming as always, Lopez was surprisingly open to talk about any and all parts of her life, including her upcoming movies.

Miramax announced recently that her next project, Lasse (Chocolat, The Cider House Rules) Hallstrom's An Unfinished Life with Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman would be pushed back until next year, possibly to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Because of this, Lopez's next film will be another romantic comedy, Monster-in-Law with Jane Fonda, directed by Legally Blonde's Robert Luketic. Since Fonda has been in and out of the limelight herself throughout her career, we asked Jennifer what it was like working with the legendary actress. "When you're working with Jane, it feels like you're entering another time when it was only about acting, and that's what she's about. She's like, 'I'm here to work. I've thought about it and this is what I'm going to do. I'm going to take risks and I'm going to improv and you better be ready to go with me.' Luckily, I would like to think I'm that type of person as well, and I was ready to fly with her. She gave me some great advice, because she's been through a lot in her life as well, and as far as work goes, she had some great advice for me. We had a really fantastic time."

Already an actress, a singer and a dancer, Lopez is trying on a different hat, as she begins producing her first independent film project, a movie based on the life of salsa singer Hector Lavoe. "His wife is the one who brought it to me about four years ago, although she passed away shortly after," she told us. "He was part of the whole Fania era in the 70's at The Palladium, when salsa music was very big in New York. There was kind of a movement, and he was like our Billie Holiday. It's a bit of a tragic story and a love story with his wife, dysfunctional but very interesting. He left about thirty or forty albums. He was Willie Colon's partner for the first part of his career, and then when Willie couldn't take it anymore, he went off on his own, but he still recorded some very important music that have become classics, and we're going to do that. I've been developing it for like four years and finally, we got the financing."

It was reported a few years ago that Marc Anthony would be playing the role of Lavoe, but that was long before they were married. Of course, one has to assume that Lopez would play his wife? "Yes, I think I might be in it. Being an actress is much better-you come in, they're ready to go, and you're hired-producing not so much. It's a little bit harder."

Although Lopez said that she loved doing her two episodes of the NBC sitcom, "Will and Grace", she thought that would be it for her on the show for a while.

Third Time Lucky? J. Lo Reportedly Marries Marc Anthony

Let's hope the third time's a charm for J. Lo. Jennifer Lopez, 33, married Marc Anthony, 34, at a low-key ceremony Saturday afternoon at Lopez's Beverly Hills home, according to reports. The wedding came less than a week after Anthony's divorce from his wife of four years, and just five months after Lopez and actor Ben Affleck called off their much-publicized engagement.
Guests, including Lopez's family, were on hand for the nuptials, according to People magazine's Web site. A large white tent was erected on her estate, and balloons peppered the property. The bride wore a dress with a veil and carried an umbrella as she walked across the backyard. Vows were exchanged shortly after 6 p.m.
Representatives for Lopez and Anthony could not be reached at press time.
The marriage was perhaps as much of a surprise for the public as it was for the guests. A source told People that J. Lo had invited people to her house for a "beautiful afternoon party," but made no mention of a wedding.
It's the third time down the aisle for J.Lo, who was previously married to Ojani Noa for a year in 1997, and dancer Chris Judd for nine months in 2001. Her relationship with Anthony was kept decidedly more private than her 18-month stand with Affleck, which spurred the term "Bennifer" to relay their inseparability in public. The couple blamed excessive media attention for ending their engagement in January (see "Ben and J. Lo Call Off Engagement"). Anthony, who wed former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres in 2000, has two young sons from that marriage, and a daughter from a previous relationship. It's unclear when Lopez and Anthony began their romance, but after first dating in 1999 they had been linked since she split with Affleck. She had been seen wearing a diamond engagement ring — different from the one she returned to Affleck earlier this year — for weeks.