Jennifer Lopez felt sorry for Britney

Jennifer Lopez sympathises with Britney Spears' "painful" breakdown.

Jennifer, who has kept a low-profile since marrying husband Marc Anthony and becoming a mother, was shocked by Britney's erratic behaviour in 2008 - which saw her hospitalised for mental health issues.

Talking of Britney's breakdown, Jennifer said: "That was painful to watch."

Britney's problems escalated in January 2008, shortly after her divorce from Kevin Federline. She was hospitalised after refusing to return sons Sean Preston, three, and Jayden James, two, to Kevin.

Jennifer - who was previously married to Cuban-born waiter Ojani Noa and dancer Cris Judd - also says she can relate to Britney's heartbreak following her marriage split.

Jennifer, 39, added: "I understood the pressure she was going through, having been through a divorce, having money, having people depend on you. It will destroy you."

The singer-and-actress revealed she and Marc - who have one year old twins Max and Emme together - have their own way of handling disagreements to ensure their relationship stays healthy.

She explained to InTouch weekly magazine: "If one of us has a complaint, the other one has to listen, no matter how difficult. We have to see if we care enough to change it and if we do care, then we have to change it."

Jennifer also praised Marc's positive attitude to fatherhood, saying: "I can ask him to get up in the middle of the night if one of the kids wakes up. Every single time he'll say OK. That's a huge thing. If you have a partner who doesn't think it's their job - and I know people who think babies are a woman's job - then that's really hard."

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Golden Globes' Winners And Losers: Jennifer Lopez, Colin Farrell, Sasha Baron Cohen And Heath Ledger

It was a night of tears, cheers and controversy as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Cruise hit the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.

Hollywood's elite were out in force, all eager to steal the show after the writer's strike caused the annual back-patting session's cancellation last year.

But the evening wasn't without it's fair share of controversy - Jennifer Lopez kept the public guessing by leaving her wedding ring at home while cuddling up to husband Marc Anthony on the red carpet.

And Sasha Baron Cohen was booed off stage after making an inappropriate comment about Madonna's divorce from Guy Ritchie.

He told the unamused audience, "Madonna has had to get rid of one of her personal assistants. Our heart goes out to you, Guy Ritchie."

Tom Cruise led a standing ovation after the late Heath Ledger was named Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

Meanwhile, Colin Farrell couldn't resist poking fun his former drug addiction as he picked up his Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy gong.

Sniffing, he said, "I still have a cold. It's not the other thing it used to be."

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Jennifer Lopez pencils in 'Plan B'

Jennifer Lopez has come aboard to star in the romantic comedy "Plan B" for CBS Films.

Kate Angelo penned the spec, which centers on a single woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination (her Plan B) only to meet the man of her dreams (her Plan A) on the very same day.

Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are producing via their Escape Artists banner.

The producers are currently seeking a director as well as the male lead, with production scheduled to start in the spring.

"Plan B" is one of the first CBS Films projects to get a green light.

Black said that even with the pregnancy theme the movie had the potential to appeal across gender lines. "I'm really aiming to make a movie that's relatable to men and women. They can laugh super-hard and walk away being OK with their choices."

CBS Films topper Amy Baer noted that the material would take Lopez back to her core strength of the romantic comedy and also noted that the hyphenate giving birth to twins of her own would bring an added dimension to the role.

Lopez has starred in a number of comedy hits, including "Maid in Manhattan" and "Monster-in-Law." She had taken a break from her acting career to focus on her music career and on giving birth to her twins, which she did earlier this year, but is set to return to the big screen in the heist picture "The Governess" for Columbia, due out in December 2009.

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The Conga Room at L.A. Live is thinking big

At the new Conga Room -- call it Version 2.0 -- the guiding philosophy seems to be the opposite of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s famous dictum that "less is more." At the revamped, relocated incarnation of the popular Wilshire Boulevard Latin music venue that went dark 2 1/2 years ago, the owners are hoping that more will be more.

"My kids are growing up. I just turned 47. So if not now, when?" said club founder and principal owner Brad Gluckstein, explaining what inspired him and a co-owners group that includes Jimmy Smits, Jennifer Lopez and Clippers guard Baron Davis to reopen a bigger, splashier Conga Room across from Staples Center in downtown L.A.

"This is a legacy project, not just for my family but for the city," said Gluckstein, a native Angeleno, real-estate developer and self-described "inherently Jewish" guy "with a corazón Latino" (Latino heart).

Excerpt from LA Times

Source:http://www.latimes.com/theguide/holiday-guide/lalive/la-ca-congaroom7

Jennifer Lopez's Bel-Air home for sale for $8.5 million

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has listed her French farmhouse estate in Bel-Air at $8.5 million. Speculation is that J-Lo and her husband, singer Marc Anthony, have relocated with their 9-month-old fraternal twins to the Long Island community of Brookville in New York. And she thought the 405 was bad?

The house that Lopez and Anthony just listed has four bedrooms and 5 1/2 bathrooms in 7,357 square feet. The walled and gated villa sits on 3/4 of an acre and, according to the Multiple Listing Service, has a "European ambience."

There is a detached guest house, a pool and pool house, gardens and pathways around the property upon which to amble, though it's hard to imagine Lopez and Anthony as amblers.

Lopez is one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood; she was named by Forbes magazine as the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood. As a singer, she has sold more than 48 million albums worldwide. Her movie credits include "Bordertown" (2006), "Out of Sight" (1998) and " Selena" (1997).

Her personal life has been just as closely followed as her career. She was once engaged to actor Ben Affleck and spent years romantically linked to musician Sean "Diddy" Combs. When her twins were a month old, they were introduced to the world in a 12-page spread in People magazine, which allegedly paid up to $6 million for the exclusive baby photos.

Anthony, who married Lopez just four days after divorcing the previous Mrs. (former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres), has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, according to his website. The King of Salsa won Latin Grammys in 1999 and 2005 and enjoyed crossover success with his smash single, "I Need to Know."

Brett Lawyer of Sotheby's International Realty has the listing.

Source: http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition

Jennifer Lopez: 'I'd Rather be at Home With my Babies'

Jennifer Lopez hates being away from her children.

The singer - who gave birth to twins Max and Emme earlier this year - is finding life as a working mom hard because she wants to spend every waking - and sleeping hour - with her babies.

She says, "I just wish I could be in two places at once.

"I would rather be at home constantly with my babies if I could be."

It was recently claimed that Lopez - who is married to fellow singer Marc Anthony - was planning to have more children.

A source said, "They were advised to wait six months after she gave birth. They listened to their doctor's advice, but now they're trying to make one more baby.

"Jennifer can't believe how much she loves motherhood. Of course, she always knew she wanted to be a mom one day, but she wasn't quite prepared for the overwhelming joy these children have given her or how it's really cemented her relationship with Marc. She would love a full house!"

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Another Baby for Jennifer Lopez?

jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony welcomed twins Emme and Max in February, but according to a friend, they aren’t ready to stop there, a report from In Touch Weekly notes. "They were advised to wait six months after she gave birth. They listened to their doctor's advice, but now they're trying to make one more baby," says the insider.
The source also revealed to the magazine that at 39, Jennifer is hoping to get pregnant as soon as possible. "Jennifer can’t believe how much she loves motherhood, the friuend said.

Adding, "Of course, she always knew she wanted to be a mom one day, but she wasn’t quite prepared for the overwhelming joy these children have given her or how it’s really cemented her relationship with Marc."

She would love a full house!” Jennifer and Marc, 40, wed in 2004 and renewed their vows in October in Las Vegas. “I try to spend every free moment with the babies,” J. Lo says.

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Jennifer Lopez says she has been in a "few challenging" relationships.

The 39-year-old star - who has previously dated P. Diddy and Ben Affleck - admits she lost touch with herself during past romantic dalliances.

Speaking at The Women's Conference in Long Beach, California, yesterday, Jennifer said: "I have been in a few challenging relationships. 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."

However, Jennifer - who has eight-month-old twins Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony - also said raising children has enabled her to explore a different side of herself.

She added: "Becoming a mother 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."

The conference Jennifer spoke at was attended by over 14,000 women, including Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife, and California First Lady, Maria Shriver.

Source:http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz/2008-10/24/content_7137317.htm

Ben Affleck: Jennifer Lopez and I made a huge mistake with our relationship

Ben Affleck has admitted he and Jennifer Lopez made a mistake with the public nature of their relationship.

The couple’s relationship, dubbed ‘Bennifer’, between 2002 and 2004 was followed amongst constantly by the media. They also played up their romance for the cameras in the video for her hit single ‘Jenny from the Block’ then starred opposite each other in the dire film Gigli.

But Ben, now expecting his second child with Jennifer Garner, explained recently that he thinks it was a mistake to make their love so public: “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.”

Lopez is now married to Marc Anthony and the couple also have children: eight month old twins Max and Emme.

Source: http://fametastic.co.uk/archive/20081101

Jennifer Lopez's love 'challenge'

Jennifer Lopez says she has been in a "few challenging" relationships.

The 39-year-old star - who has previously dated P. Diddy and Ben Affleck - admits she lost touch with herself during past romantic dalliances.

Speaking at The Women's Conference in Long Beach, California, yesterday, Jennifer said: "I have been in a few challenging relationships. 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."

However, Jennifer - who has eight-month-old twins Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony - also said raising children has enabled her to explore a different side of herself.

She added: "Becoming a mother 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."

The conference Jennifer spoke at was attended by over 14,000 women, including Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife, and California First Lady, Maria Shriver.

Source: http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/showbiz

Lopez and Anthony Renew Wedding Vows

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have renewed their wedding vows in a secret Las Vegas ceremony, four years after they first walked down the aisle.

According to People.com, the couple held their new nuptials at Caesars Palace's Forum Tower Penthouse at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, with two pals acting as witnesses.

A source tells the Web site: "It was totally a spur of the moment thing. They decided around 12:30 in the morning that they wanted to do it and started calling for ministers."

The couple welcomed their first children together, twins Max and Emme, in February.

Lopez and Anthony reportedly exchanged vows alongside baseball star Carlos Beltran and his wife, Jessica, in a surprise renewal.

A source tells People.com, "Carlos gave his wife a specially engraved ring and gave Marc and Jennifer special rings as gifts.

"Carlos and Jessica renewed their vows first, then Jennifer and Marc went."

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Jennifer Lopez reveals breakdown

Jennifer Lopez suffered a nervous breakdown after working too hard. The singer-and-actress, who has two children with husband Marc Anthony, was working on movie 'Enough' in 2002 when she "froze" and realised she had to slow down.

She told website The Daily Beast: "There was a time when I was very overworked and I was doing music and movies and so many things. I was suffering from a lack of sleep.

And I did have a kind of nervous breakdown. I froze up in my trailer. I was like, 'I don't want to move. I don't want to talk. I don't want to do anything.' It was on that movie 'Enough'. "I kept saying, 'I'm not weak. I'm not weak.' It's funny what tricks your mind plays on you. I just didn't want people to think I was falling apart."

Jennifer decided not to consult a therapist about the breakdown, but followed her doctor's instructions to take a break from her hectic schedule.

She added: "My bodyguard picked me up and put me in the car and they took me to a doctor. Right away they want to give you pills.

But I have never liked the idea of pills and kept saying no. My doctor said. 'You're sleep deprived. You're overworked. Go home and go to bed.' He told me to go back to work on Monday after a weekend of sleeping. So that's what I did. I've still never been to a shrink. I'm not a shrinky person."

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Jennifer Lopez’s Triathlon Training

Jennifer Lopez is interviewed with her trainer in Central Park about her fitness regimen for her upcoming triathlon on ABC’s Good Morning America in NYC on Monday. The 38-year-old triple threat revealed she had the idea of entering a triathlon when she was 8 months pregnant. She said she saw one on TV and thought to herself “I can do that…maybe I could do that this year.”

Jennifer will be participating in the triathlon for charity, and has begun training just six months after giving birth. “I’m always interested in challenges, and seeing what I can do,” she said. Watch the video of Jennifer and her trainer talk about their exercise routines.

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I'm no sex symbol says Jennifer Lopez

JENNIFER Lopez, who has arguably the most famous backside in the world, says it is hilarious that men still find her sexy. "I should be so lucky to be called a sex symbol! Seriously, it's hilarious and I always laugh at those comments. I really don't see myself as one," she says. The Jenny From The Block hitmaker and Wedding Planner actress is now 39 and gave birth to her first children, Max and Emme, in February this year.

J-Lo, who splurged $50,000 on a home gym in her New York mansion to help her lose weight after gaining almost 23kg (50lbs) during her pregnancy, also now puts her husband Marc Anthony and children before her singing and movie careers. Born in Puerto Rico, the star has recorded seven albums and appeared in more than 20 movies, making her the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood.

"My priorities are all different now. At one point in my life, I was the main focus and my career was the most important thing, but not now. Marc and the babies are my priority now. "Now my happiness resides in having the choice to reside with my babies and that is absolutely beautiful. I know most mothers would feel and say the same thing but it's just fantastic."

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Jennifer Lopez Serious About Losing Baby Weight

Jennifer Lopez is going that extra mile to regain her pre-pregnancy figure, husband Marc Anthony has revealed. Forget dieting and gentle exercise, the new mother plans to complete in a triathlon later this year.

"Jennifer is training for a triathlon, in October," Anthony reveals to Extra. This training reportedly involves running, biking and swimming.

But she'll have Anthony encouraging her from the sidelines. "I'm very supportive. I'll be on my Segway (encouraging her)," he says.

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Lopez training to take part in triathlon

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez is training hard to shed some weight and plans to participate in a triathlon even though she gave birth to twins just eight months ago.

Lopez, who had twins Max and Emme in February, was recently photographed vacationing with her singer husband Marc Anthony. He has now revealed that Lopez is training hard - on foot, bike and in water.

He said: "Jennifer is training for a triathlon. In October." But he added that he doesn't get involved and just watches her work hard. "I'm very supportive."

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Jennifer Lopez to Burn Off Baby Fat Through Exercise

Pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has vowed to shed her her excess baby fat like "normal" moms -– through exercise. Lopez -- who gave birth to twins Max and Emme in February -- has reintroduced a fitness regime, working out three times a week with celebrity personal trainer Gunnar Peterson.

Her program now includes 20-30 minute walks with sets of push-ups and lunges. The 'Jenny From The Block' hitmaker, sporting a string two-piece, was spotted getting to grips with her new exercise regime last week -- by taking a dip in the sea from her multi-million dollar yacht.

The 38-year-old music diva was also snapped nipping out with husband Marc Anthony in a designer gown and exquisite expensive jewelry, according to Britain's Daily Star newspaper.

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Jennifer Lopez Allegedly To Testify In Diddy / Shyne Shooting

singer and actor Jennifer Lopez will allegedly be testifying for the first time about a shooting that dates back to 1999. The incident involved her ex-partner at the time Diddy, as well as fellow rapper Shyne and their entourages, who were attending a party at Club New York on December 27th 1999.

It's claimed a gang member threw a bundle of cash at Diddy, before pulling a gun on the hip hop mogul. Reports say Shyne responded by pulling his own gun and shooting - which hit innocent club attendee Natania Reuben in the face. During the initial trial, Lopez never testified but now, according to the New York Post, laywers for Reuben have served Jennifer with a subpoena that requires her to testify about the incident at a forthcoming deposition.

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Why Good Morning America follows softball questioning pattern

New York, June 23 (ANI): It seems that the producers of Good Morning America are desperate to land celebrity interviews, for they never ask any controversial questions to their guests. Sources claim that the producers promise celebrity guests that none of the controversies would be talked about during the show.

They corroborate their statement with the fact that Jennifer Lopez was not asked any question about her baby bump, and Dennis Quaid was not asked about the accidental overdosing of his twin babies. Similarly, many other celebrities who have appeared on the show were never asked any questions on the controversies that had made big stories. “It looks like they are making deals. To land celebrity interviews, they are promising to ignore anything embarrassing or controversial, the New York Post quoted the source, as saying.

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Angelina to launch her own scent

likes of Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Celine Dion by coming out with her own fragrance line. According to Showbizspy.com, the pregnant actress is working with French fragrance house Coty to launch her own scent. Coty is no stranger to celeb perfumes, having launched that 'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker's signature scents, reports the Daily Telegraph.

A source tells British newspaper The Mail on Sunday that Angelina is certainly making sure that the perfume that hits the stands, encapsulates her. "Angelina wants a very strong input. She wouldn't want a fragrance that she didn't feel encapsulates her," the source said.

The UN Goodwill ambassador is due to give birth to her and Brad Pitts twins in August this year. While Dustin Hoffman let slip the month Angelina was due, the actress and Pitt have refused to comment on the sex of their babies.

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