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Jennifer Lopez's New Charity: The Maribel Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:22:00 +0000

On the set of her latest movie “The Back-Up Plan” in Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez was seen recently with daughter Emme.

Aside from her movie duties, Lopez has also been spending time kick-starting her new charitable endeavor, the Maribel Foundation.

Inspired after she and husband Marc Anthony found a lump on the head of Emme, Lopez tells, “We both got very nervous, and I just remember my heart sinking to my feet.”

The Maribel Foundation helps provide pediatric medical services for those who cannot afford to pay themselves.

Jennifer Lopez vs. Nicole Kidman

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:28:00 +0000

These new Mom's look anything but maternal in L'Wren Scott's white strapless form-fitting cocktail dress. Who do you think wore it best?

Jennifer Lopez Wins Wins Cybersquatting Case

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:51:00 +0000

A Phoenix man can no longer use Web addresses with singer Jennifer Lopez name to make money, the World Intellectual Property Organization says.

An arbitrator with the U.N. organization rejected Phoenix resident Jeremiah Tieman's stance that his jenniferlopez.net and jenniferlopez.org Web sites offered information and updates about the "Jenny from the Block" star. In finding Tieman was using the Internet sites to make money off advertising, William R. Towns ordered March 24 that the domain names be turned over to the Jennifer Lopez Foundation. The charitable foundation promotes better access to healthcare for women and children.

Lopez had sued Tieman over the sites, alleging they violated U.S. copyright laws. She officially registered her name a trademark in the United States in May 1999. Towns ruled that Tieman's online domains were not actual fan Web sites of the celebrity, but linked to a Web site that was based on generating revenues through paid advertisements. She joins other celebrities in ousting cybersquatters through the dispute procedure, including Pierce Brosnan, Tom Cruise, Celine Dion, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman, Madonna and Julia Roberts.

Jennifer Lopez Stars in West Side Story

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:55:00 +0000

Rita Moreno plays the part in the movies. Chita Rivera's work in the original stage production is legendary. Recently, Karen Olivo played the role on Broadway. Now Jennifer Lopez rules the web as Anita, the fiesty Latina immigrant who sauces up West Side Story.

Lopez is the star of “West Side Story Revisited,” a glossy portfolio currently featured on Vanity Fair’s website. Shot by veteran VF photographer Mark Seliger, the pictorial recreates several scenes from the classic 1961 movie, which was adapted from 1957’s landmark Laurents-Bernstein-Sondheim musical, which itself was based loosely on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. All of the story’s iconic locales—the streets, the gym, the rooftop dance-off—are represented, and of course, a photo of J-Lo’s butt!

Lopez told Vanity Fair's Jim Windolf that she watched the West Side Story movie "37 times" as a kid, and was attracted to the part of Anita. "I never wanted to be that wimpy Maria, who sits around pining for her guy," she said. "I wanted to be Anita, who danced her way to the top."

Jennifer Lopez Recording Comeback Album

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:27:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez leaves a West Village recording studio in New York City on March 11/09.

The 39-year-old is back to work, recording a comeback album with longtime manager Benny Medina. Jennifer, now a mother of twins, will turn 40 in July.

Tell us the kind of music you'd like to hear on her album - what should it be?

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Suing for $5M

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:02:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have filed a federal lawsuit against the makers of high-end baby carriages over the unauthorized use of their images.

The couple filed the suit Wednesday, February 25 in U.S. District Court against Silver Cross. They state that the use of their images on the Silver Cross Web site to market the carriages has caused irreparable damage to both Lopez's and Anthony's public images. They also maintain there's harm to Lopez's production company as well as her product and apparel lines.
The couple believe they have suffered in excess of $5 million, which they are seeking in addition to both a preliminary and permanent injunction against Silver Cross.

Jonas Brothers' New Estate Has a Jennifer Lopez Connection

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:58:00 +0000

American superstar band The Jonas Brothers have bought a new expensive family compound in Hollywood Hills which is right next door to Jennifer Lopez's estate, and includes the former home of movie Tarzan Johnny Weismuller, which has laid empty for over 20 years.

The three brothers-Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas-bought the estate just six months before Lopez put her estate on sale.

The Jonas Brothers are reportedly planning to spend the spring renovating their newly bought estate, once they are through with their promotional duties for new movie: "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience".

Director Found for Jennifer Lopez's Movie "Plan B"

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:22:00 +0000

Alan Poul, the "Six Feet Under" veteran is in final negotiations to direct the CBS Films fertility comedy "Plan B". Jennifer Lopez is starring in the motion picture, which CBS will begin shooting in May.

In addition to serving as executive producer on "Six Feet Under," the UTA-repped Poul also has worked on the HBO marriage drama "Big Love" and NBC's "Swingtown." "Plan B" is his first feature where he's directing.

Escape Artists is producing and Kate Angelo wrote the script for "Plan B," in which a single woman meets the man of her dreams on the very day she conceives a child through artificial insemination.

Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez Impress Inaugural Gala

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:06:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony graced "la alfombra roja" — the red carpet — at Union Station to give a Hispanic flair to the inauguration pre-celebration on Sunday, January 18. They posed quickly for cameras with no visible signs of the marital distress that tabloids have been buzzing about recently. The two singers entertained the crowd at the end of the night.

Lopez introduced Anthony after making a pitch for the new president. "Yes we can," she said to the cheering crowd. "We all stood together and said 'Yes we will.'" Lopez, wearing an electric blue strapless gown, towered over her husband Anthony, who wore pinstripes. Her piled-high updo added a few more inches.

The couple said little from the carpet, but Anthony traded a hug with Miami-born Wilmer Valderrama, star of "That '70s Show," as he swiftly moved off the carpet.
Valderrama actively promoted registration and voting among young Latinos during the presidential election. "All of us performers, not until this election did we really understand what we could do," Valderrama said.

Though focus of the night was entertainment, the music quickly mixed with politics.
Tony Plana, who plays Betty's father in the television series "Ugly Betty," said he was ecstatic about President-elect Barack Obama's victory. He said an Obama administration could improve the lives of all minorities. But he also said Hispanics deserved a better spot on the inaugural festivities list. "It's a concern this event tonight is not an official event of the administration. It's a little sad for me Latinos had to organize their own event," Plana said. He said he hoped it did not mean Hispanics would be relegated to a back seat.

The event was organized by the National Council of La Raza and other Hispanic organizations. Members of Congress filtered in and mixed in the VIP room with some of the stars. Other entertainers at the event included Mexican singer Lila Downs, comedian George Lopez, actress Rosie Perez, telenovela actress Angelica Vale and others.

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Still Together

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:40:00 +0000

For the past month, rumors surfaced that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's marriage was in serious trouble after they both appeared separately without their wedding rings.

Publicists for the couple had denied persistent reports that they were planning to announce a breakup during their holiday getaway in Puerto Rico. These photos show the couple attending the inauguration ceremony for the governor of Puerto Rico, Luis Fortuno.

However, even these pictures haven't convinced everyyone that they're not splitting up.

Jennifer Lopez's Marriage is Not in Trouble

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:34:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez is entering her first Christmas with twins Max and Emme. Despite rumors that her marriage with Marc Anthony is in trouble, her representative stated that the marriage is okay and everything is fine.

The rumors started recently because Marc Anthony was partying solo in Las Vegas, where he watched the Oscar De La Hoya boxing match with Eva Longoria Parker and Russell Crowe. The sight of Marc alone surprised most people, even at the time, because this is one married couple that does everything together. It also didn't help when Jennifer left her wedding ring at home when she attended the premiere of Brad Pitt's new movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".

Seen here are photos of her shopping recently for Christmas gifts at "Barneys and Saks" in Los Angeles on December 18.

Jennifer Lopez Just as Qualified as Caroline Kennedy for Senate?

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:19:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez's name has been mentioned in the debate about Caroline Kennedy's (JFK's daughter) ability to serve in the US Senate.

Queens Rep. Gary Ackerman said, "I don't know what Caroline Kennedy's qualifications are, except that she has name recognition, but so does J.Lo, I wouldn't make J.Lo the senator unless she proved she had great qualifications, but we haven't seen them yet." New York Gov. David Paterson has reportedly contacted Kennedy about taking over Hillary Clinton's Senate seat. Kennedy has been the director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the Commission on Presidential Debates, among other things.

While we like Jennifer Lopez as a person, we don't think she's qualified to be a senator. Of course what do we know, as we also felt that action movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't qualified to be California Governor (a position he holds until 2011) when he was first elected in 2003.

Ben Affleck Talks About Jennifer Lopez Break-up

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:17:00 +0000

Ben Affleck has finally talked about his high-profile engagement to Jennifer Lopez, saying the pair was "too accessible" to the media.

Affleck and Lopez - both now remarried with children - began dating in 2002 after meeting on set of their film "Gigli." The former couple broke-up shortly before they were supposed to marry in September 2004, marking the end of a media event that surrounded their relationship.

He says, "I think Jen and I made a mistake in that we fell in love, we were excited and maybe too accessible. I don't think either of us anticipated the degree to which it would take on a world of its own."

The actor is expecting his second child with actress Jennifer Garner -- whom he married in 2005 - later this year.

Jennifer Lopez married singer Marc Anthony in 2004 and gave birth to twins in February 2008.

How Jennifer Lopez Shed Her Pregnancy Weight Gain

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:53:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez gained 50 pounds when she was pregnant with twins, who she gave birth to back in February of this year.

But unlike most celebrities who take extreme measures to drop the baby weight, she took the slow and steady course towards regaining her figure. Lopez's famous curves are back and she's looking great. Here are her slimming secrets:

The Diet
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So what kind of dietary regimen has Jennifer been following to get back in shape? Take a look:

- Four separate mini-meals are consumed each day, comprising a total of 1400 calories -- very healthy.

- So what do these mini-meals comprise of? Fresh fruit, raw vegetables, protein and plenty of water consumption. Egg-white omelettes, Greek yogurt for snacks and plenty of lean white meats like tuna, chicken or fish also.

- In her attempt to get down to 120 pounds, Lopez has cut all red meat out of her diet. She also avoids alcohol, doesn't smoke and goes to bed early most nights.

The Work-Outs
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Here's a look at her exercise program:

- She works out for 45 to 75 minutes four times a week, under the supervision of her personal trainer Gunnar Peterson.

- She started off with light cardio and some body-weight exercises six weeks after giving birth. Her routine consisted of 20-30 minute walks with varying sets of push-ups and lunges.

- To prepare for the Malibu triathlon (that she completed) in September/08, Lopez trained for biking, swimming and running.

Marc Anthony Buys Jennifer Lopez a Beauty Parlour

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:46:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez's husband Marc Anthony presented her with her own beauty parlour.

The musician secretly installed a nail bar and deluxe make-up station in part of his New York mansion.

It is thought he wanted to thank her for giving birth to twins Max and Emme nine months ago.

"Marc is always big on romantic gestures, but this was his most impressive yet," a source states. "She’s been gushing to everyone about what a great guy she married."

Jennifer, 39, and Marc, 40, recently renewed their wedding vows at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Jennifer Lopez Signs Deal With Universal TV

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:54:00 +0000

Singer/actor Jennifer Lopez and her Nuyorican Productions company signed a first-look deal with Universal Media Studios to develop a slate of new TV programs, reports Variety.

The exclusive two-year pact was announced Monday by Universal Media Studios co-chairman Ben Silverman. Lopez also developed a sitcom at NBC based on her experiences growing up in the Bronx and guest starred several times on "Will & Grace." Silverman says, "Lopez is a multi-faceted superstar and we are thrilled to be in business with her. NBC has been fortunate to have worked with her previously with her music specials, and now this first-look deal gives us an opportunity to explore a variety of projects which will result in some outstanding television." Lopez says, "Universal Media Studio is the perfect home for Nuyorican, and I look forward to a successful, creative partnership."

Nuyorican Productions develops and produces feature films and television series geared to both mainstream and Latino audiences. Nuyorican was founded in 2003 by Jennifer Lopez and is run by Lopez and veteran producer Simon Fields.

Under Lopez and Fields, Nuyorican has been busy expanding its TV development, having sold a small screen version of the Lopez feature "Maid in Manhattan" to ABC, as well as the project "Amigas" to Disney Channel. The company has produced projects including the film Shall We Dance which grossed over $170 million worldwide and Bordertown, the political thriller which starred Lopez.

In other Jennifer Lopez news, Natalie Portman has replaced the actress in the upcoming film "Love and Other Impossible Pursuits," an adaptation of an Ayelet Waldman novel. The story revolves around a young woman who finds the key to recovering her marriage in her relationship with her precocious stepson. The film will begin shooting in Manhattan on Nov. 10.

Jennifer Lopez Overcame "Challenging" Relationships

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:36:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez says that when it came to becoming happy and fulfilled in a relationship, it came later on in her life.

"I have been in a few challenging ones," Lopez, 39, said Wednesday at The Women's Conference in Long Beach, Calif. "I have been in relationships that can make you doubt who you are and what you are capable of, and doubt what you deserve. It took me a bit little longer to get it right."

The actress, who didn't mention by name any of her exes, has been married twice and publicly dated Sean "Diddy" Combs and Ben Affleck before quietly marrying Marc Anthony, 40, with whom she had twins.

Raising children, she told the conference being attended by 14,000 women and hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver, "can make you more aware and more loving, and make you aware there's nothing they don't deserve. Your eyes open. Your heart opens."

Eva Mendes Doesn't Like Comparisons to Jennifer Lopez

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

Eva Mendes has said she doesn't like being compared to Jennifer Lopez just because they’re both from Latin backgrounds.

Mendes, who recently was featured on a provocative advertising campaign for Calvin Klein, is quoted as saying recently: “I would like to think I will have a more serious career than [Jennifer]".

“We may both be of Latin origin but that’s where the comparisons stop. “She manages her career like the head of a big corporation, whereas the only thing I care about is becoming the best actress possible.”

We think Mendes still has a long way to go yet.

Would You Wear Jennifer Lopez's Dress?

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 09:19:00 +0000

Statement necklaces are the hot accessory this season, but how about a dress with a statement necklace built in?

Jennifer Lopez’s Givenchy dress is just that — a black long-sleeved mini blinged out with layers of gold and silver chains. It certainly takes the guesswork out of accessorizing!

For a bit of extra sparkle, Jennifer adds gold heels, flashy earrings and a large cocktail ring. Would you wear a dress with built-in necklaces like Jennifer’s?

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini Are Good Friends

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:16:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini were very close recently at Elle's Women in Hollywood Tribute. The two arrived hand in hand and then went through the predinner cocktail reception still holding hands. As soon as they made it to their seats, they hung out like a couple of cool chicks in the cafeteria.

They talked, laughed, and they took photos of each other with their BlackBerrys. They also excused themselves from their table (which included Jenny McCarthy and the emcee for the night, E!'s Chelsea Handler) at least twice to go to the washroom. And yes, they walked to and from the bathroom holding hands.

Still stuck to each other at the end of the night, they spent their last few minutes there talking with Nicole Kidman. Some people think Lopez is just giving more evidence to claims that she's become a Scientologist like Remini, but who really knows what's going on there.

Jennifer Lopez In Dolce & Gabbana Dress

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0000

The star is runway-ready in her tight-fitting Dolce & Gabbana white corset dress and great bouffant hairstyle at the designers' Milan show.

Jennifer Lopez Likes Victoria Beckham's New Hairstyle

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:48:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez was with Victoria Beckham the day Victoria decided to cut off all her hair and dye it black.

Lopez admits that she was quite shocked when she first saw Posh with the new do, but she liked it. She says, "I was so shocked. I arranged to meet up with her the day she had it done. She didn't tell me what she was doing, so I turned up and there was she was with this incredibly short black hair. I was knocked out. I told her she looked like Audrey Hepburn. I think she's such a great girl."

She also mentioned that she is excited for Victoria’s new clothing line. She says, "I was so excited for her that her fashion collection went so well. Everyone loved it. I'm really proud of her." There were rumors going around that these two were just fake friends but it doesn’t sound like it to us.

Jennifer Lopez Shows the Curves of Being a New Mom

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:36:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez appeared a little curvier than usual performing on stage last week. The singer, 39, who gave birth to twins earlier this year, revealed a less toned physique as she appeared in the Greek capital Athens.

As she threw herself into energetic dance routines, the audience of 11,000 saw her black support underwear beneath her short, revealing dresses. J-Lo’s much-admired backside, which she was reported to have insured for 543 million in 2002, was larger than usual. And as the usually super-honed star lifted her arm, she revealed some rolls of flab. It appears she's taking her time to lose the last of the weight she gained before she gave birth in February/08. She gained while pregnant with Max and Emme, her children by husband Marc Anthony.

Ms. Lopez recently admitted that she cares less about her figure than she did before becoming a mother – and said her husband loves her new body. She said: "I don’t weigh myself a lot. I still have 10lb or so. But I don’t have any problems with it. I never felt I had to get rid of it. We like to eat." But despite being content with the extra few pounds, she has wasted no time in getting back to physical fitness. She recently completed the grueling Malibu triathlon, swimming for half a mile, running for four miles and then cycling an 18-mile course.

Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham's Friendship is Fake, so says Kelly Osbourne

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:53:00 +0000

Kelly Osbourne says she thought the friendship between Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lopez is fake.

Kelly blasted the pair after their appearance here at New York Fashion Week. "I know it's not my place to say...but I've never seen two people pretend to like each other more in my life," opines Ms Osbourne. "They were holding hands, but it looked like Victoria was holding a sh**ty bit of toilet paper! They were sat right next to each other, but you could have sat a whole other person in between them."

We think this is Kelly Osbourne showing her sense of humor. Nobody ever said that New York Fashion Week is full of “real” gals and non-posers at all times. We don't think Kelly Osbourne has a lot of credibility when it comes to people in a league of their own like Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham.

Jennifer Lopez Throws Surprise Birthday Party for Marc Anthony

noreply@blogger.com (fashionestore) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Jennifer Lopez tricked her husband Marc Anthony in to attending his surprise 40th birthday party by telling him they were having a quiet meal with Hollywood friend Katie Holmes.

The actress/singer was eager to keep the lavish bash under wraps, and used fake plans to meet Holmes in a bid to get Anthony to the New York venue without ruining the secret. The star admits it was tough to fool the singer, because he kept asking what he should do to celebrate the milestone birthday. She told People.com, "I told him it was such a busy weekend, that I might not be able to do anything, (he kept asking) 'What are we gonna do for my birthday?" "I can't believe we pulled it off. He was so blown away."

Lopez who attended the event just hours after completing a grueling triathlon in Malibu, made sure the party was one to remember. She hired burlesque star Dita Von Teese to entertain guests at an exclusive Cuban nightclub in the Big Apple, as well as a salsa orchestra and showgirls. The couple's celebrity guests were shocked their hostess had made it to the celebrations after completing the testing event. Brooke Shields says, "Jennifer is amazing. I did a triathlon once in college but for me a triathlon is now eating, drinking and sleeping. The party is over the top. It's pure Jennifer."