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December 29, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Jennifer Lopez, her sister Lynda, and mother Guadalupe has been spotted shopping on Main Street in East Hampton, New York on Christmas Eve Day (December 24). Check out the photos at Red Hot J.Lo."

December 29, 2003 - The Sun has photos of Jennifer Lopez wearing flip-flops, a psychedelic miniskirt and figure-hugging white top while on a shopping spree at Miami's South Beach in Florida. Check out pictures here.

December 25, 2003 - Fox News profiled the up and downside of media overexposure, training their eyes on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton. "Britney Spears is someone who is extremely well-managed -- the people who are handling her career have done an incredibly good job of putting her out there and pulling her back,” said Bill Stankey of Westport Entertainment, a celebrity consulting firm. New York Post movie critic Lou Lumenick says, "It’s a real science. There are people who make a very good living advising stars how to do this, but a lot of them just can’t resist the limelight. They don’t have the willpower to resist the cameras and the red carpet -- they’re drawn to it like moths to a flame. And Ben and Jen are the worst abusers." Read more.

December 25, 2003 - The New York Daily News reports that on the day of Christmas Eve, Jennifer Lopez was spotted on Main St. in East Hampton with her sister Lynda and their mother, Guadalupe. They stopped at a few shops, but apparently didn't buy anything. During the family stroll, Jennifer got a cell-phone call, perhaps from Ben Affleck, who is over in Iraq visiting the troops for Christmas. Moments later, Lopez brushed aside a photographer and jumped into a black Jeep Cherokee with her family - then sped off.

December 25, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Entertainment Tonight yesterday aired the official trailer of Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and Raquel Castro's new movie 'Jersey Girl', which premieres on March 19th, 2004. Download, watch the video and take a look at official poster of the movie at Red Hot J.Lo."

December 22, 2003 - Ben Affleck was frank in an interview with Us Weekly when asked if he and fiance Jennifer Lopez were shocked when 'Gigli' bombed at the box office. "I'm not entirely dim -- I knew 'Gigli' was dog sh**," Affleck admitted. "But Jen and I take a lot of responsibility for that. We shouldn't have been available [to the media] at all, and it hurt the movie. But we were dating and having fun."

December 22, 2003 - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck attended the world premiere of Ben's new movie 'Paycheck' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on Thursday (December 18). Check out photos here.

December 22, 2003 - Ben and his lady love Jennifer Lopez, who have been out and about a lot lately, turned up at Thursday night's premiere of 'Paycheck' at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Ben arrived first, and Jen caught up with him a bit later. Even though J.Lo looked incredible, she reportedly has been feeling a bit under the weather, so did not stop on the press line. Check out a video clip from EntertainmentTonight.

December 22, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Red Hot J.Lo has posted an introduction video of Jennifer Lopez hosting KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2003 in Los Angeles (December 5th). Download and watch the video here."

December 22, 2003 - Ben Affleck believes he's grown closer to fiance Jennifer Lopez as he's realized "we're much more similar, including our upbringing, than people imagine." He explained to The New York Daily News: "The way we grew up," he Irish in Boston, she Puerto Rican in the Bronx, both of them public-school, middle-class kids - "we were exposed to lots of different cultures. If you juxtapose our relationship to the ones we had earlier, you'd see that I was really much more different from Gwyneth [Paltrow], this blond, upper-class, private-school girl from the upper East Side, and Jen from [Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs], who was this Horatio Alger kind of black guy who raised himself up the way he did." Read more.

December 22, 2003 - Us Weekly profiled celebrity sisters including Jennifer Lopez's sister Lynda Lopez, who is set to host a daytime talk show that will be produced by J.Lo. A source close to Jennifer said she "is very close to all of her family members, especially Lynda. She's never worked with her before, so she's really excited about the talk show."

December 22, 2003 - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have "no plans" to get married and plan to stay unhitched until their wedding "stops being an issue," Affleck told the Boston Herald. "Who says there's a rule we gotta get married right away?'' Affleck asked. "That's my plan - to go along and be unmarried until it stops being an issue. Look at Kurt and Goldie. Look at my mother." Read more.

December 22, 2003 - In an interview with Jonathan Ross on BBC1, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham says being in the public eye means there is pressure to maintain her figure, but celebrities such as Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child and Jennifer Lopez have made curves fashionable. "I would like a bigger bum," she said. "But at the end of the day you've got to put up with what you've got and make the best of it." She is the second celebrity this week to express envy of J.Lo - Nicole Kidman also said she wished she had been blessed with her curves. Read more.

December 18, 2003 - J.Lo hosted Thursday night's Jingle Ball concert at Radio City Musica Hall with Hilary Duff, Michelle Branch, Matchbox Twenty, and Kelly Clarkson performing. Check out performance clips from all the acts, J.Lo being interviewed onstage, and interviews with Duff and Matchbox Twenty at WB11.

December 18, 2003 - Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got some Christmas shopping done on a shopping spree at Barney's in New York City on Friday (December 12). The couple later left their hotel for dinner in Midtown Manhattan. Check out pictures from GettyImages, SplashNews (use search feature 'Lopez NYC'), Red Hot J.Lo, and WireImage (leaving hotel / leaving dinner).

December 18, 2003 - Actress Nicole Kidman revealed that she's dreamt of having Jennifer Lopez's curves instead of her own boyish figure. "I would love to have boobs and a butt like Jennifer Lopez. I honestly would," she told the Daily Mail. "But I can't get them and I'm not going to have surgery, so there it is guys." Read more.

December 18, 2003 - The Boston Herald reports Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were in Boston over the weekend, where they spent Saturday with Ben's mother Chris, then went to Mahoney's Garden Center in Winchester - where the couple bought a conifer. In the evening, they dined at L'Espalier. Then on Sunday morning were spotted yesterday morning at the Dunkin' Donuts on Mass. Ave in Central Square. Ben picked up a coffee and a copy of the Sunday Herald, while J.Lo, who prefers Starbucks, went without. Read more.

December 18, 2003 - Louis Vuitton head designer Marc Jacobs tells The New York Post reports that he loves Jennifer Lopez and that all the goodies she took with her after the fall 2003 shoot was offered to her. "We gave her everything," Jacobs insisted. "She was no diva - she was lovely and charming - I mean really, after we spent a fortune on those ads, how could we not offer her the clothes? Who wouldn't want Jennifer Lopez walking around in their designs?"

December 18, 2003 - Richard Roeper of The Chicago Sun-Times is handing out his 2003 GOOF Awards for "the most scandalous, shameful, sinful and silly personalities of the 12 months just gone by." Amongst those awarded with GOOFs (Greatly Overexposed and Overhyped Fool) are Jessica Simpson, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Clay Aiken, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and Britney Spears. Read more.

December 18, 2003 - Ben Affleck has not let all the publicity around his relationship with Jennifer Lopez hinder his work. "I sort of block it out just in general. I don’t read those magazines," he tells the CBS Early Show. "I never did. I always wondered who is out there reading, like, Bat Boy is Back or the alien stories in the supermarket or the ones where they make up some spat between some couple. Now I see people in the supermarket checking out the tabloids and I’m like, ‘don’t read that! Don’t give them your money!’" And yet it is not just in tabloids. He says, "It seems weird, a little bit embarrassing, because it seems like an awful lot of attention for not much, really. I sort of try to ignore. My sense is that it’s subsided now and it is nice to be promoting a movie that I really like, that’s really good. And I feel like there’s only so much more you can say about Jen and I, and life kind of goes on." Watch the interview here.

December 18, 2003 - Us Weekly reports Jennifer Lopez taped a public service announcement encouraging people to register to vote last week. Expect to see the spots debut during the Super Bowl and air on MTV until November. Luckily for Lopez, she learned from her fiance Ben Affleck -- who was criticized in 2001 for being politically active despite not being registered to vote himself. J.Lo officially registered the day of the PSA shoot. And if you want to register to vote online, click here.

December 18, 2003 - Britney Spears is the youngest celebrity on MSN's "Fame & Fortune: America's top 10 celebrities" list. She beat out Jennifer Aniston at #3 and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck combined at #2. Kat Giantis writes, "Britney's ability to adapt to her public's desires has helped her defy critics who thought she'd be just another flash in the pop-tartlet pan." Check it out here.

December 18, 2003 - The New York Daily News reports that at the Monday night at the New York Christmas party thrown by Affleck's PR man, Ken Sunshine, Ben and Jennifer Lopez were either kissing or he was stroking her hair or she was fixing his scarf. Ben responded when asked whether marriage is in their future: "We're taking it one day at a time." Affleck also weighed in on the capture of Saddam Hussein. Read more.

December 18, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Red Hot J.Lo has posted photos of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck visiting Boston last weekend. Check out the pictures here."

December 18, 2003 - Best selling author Jackie Collins tells Victoria Gotti of Star magazine she doesn't believe Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck will marry, and instead will return to her Bad Boy Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs. "I see J.Lo with P. Diddy, no one else," she revealed. Collins cites the fact that Puffy was largely responsible for "molding Jennifer's career." She added, "Jennifer will find her way back to where her heart really is and always was: Diddy."

December 18, 2003 -  The Boston Herald has more details on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's intimate dinner at the elegant L'Espalier, where they celebrated the birthday of Ben's mother Chris. Spies in the kitchen say the Affleck party, who toasted Chris' birthday without alcohol, started with a cheese course, then dined on the Maine dayboat lobster appetizer, while J.Lo had the beef tenderloin and her fiance had the pot-roasted chicken, and finally had pumpkin souffle for dessert while Chris ordered up a chocolate brioche cake which came out with a candle. Read more, including news on Jessica Simpson promoting the Gillette 'It List' at the Emerald Square Mall in Attleboro on Monday, here.

December 18, 2003 - Anonymous writes "On yesterday's TRL, Ben Affleck appeared to promote his movie 'Paycheck'. They did a little segment called Top 5 Questions Ben never wanted to be asked ever again. He went on to say that he and Jennifer Lopez were going to spend the holidays with his family first in Boston then spend a Puerto Rican holiday in New York w/ J.Lo's Parents which he said would be more fun. When he was asked what he wanted for Christmas, he replied, "something bootylicious" TRL's host then replied, "uh but don't you already have that with J.Lo?" and Ben was like, "Oh that's right I do." like he forgot about J.Lo. Here was his top 5 Questions:
5. Are you and Matt gay?
4. Any question w/ the word Gigli
3. How's J.Lo?
2. How's Matt?
1. When are you getting married?" 

December 18, 2003 - Anonymous writes "Red Hot Jennifer Lopez has posted scans (including rare footage) from J.Lo's new official calendar for 2004. Check them out here."

December 18, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Jennifer Lopez has been spotted Tuesday evening (December 16) when leaving Peninsula Hotel in New York with her family. Even sick and pale, Jen took time to sign some autographs for fans. Check out the photos at Red Hot J.Lo and GlobePhotos."

December 15, 2003 - Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson were on hand for Z100's Jingle Ball 2003 on Thursday (December 11) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Check out pictures here.

December 15, 2003 - The Sun has more details on Jennifer Lopez not being re-upped by Louis Vuitton after causing chaos on one of their photo shoots, where she walked away with thousands of dollars in free merchandise. "There is an unwritten understanding that whenever someone does one of our shoots they can help themselves to a few things," a source on the Paris set revealed. "These are pieces they have worn and really taken a shine to. But Jennifer totally went to town and pretty much emptied the studio. She got her entourage to bag up items worth thousands. She took shoes, dresses, bags — everything. An assistant went down the row of tables and loaded up duffle bags. Around ten minutes later everyone was standing around in shock when they got a call from Jennifer’s people — she’d forgotten a pair of socks." Read more.

December 15, 2003 - Craig Kilborn joked about Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's film dud 'Gigli' during his Late Late Show monologue on Tuesday night. He said, "Today the movie 'Gigli' came out on DVD. I went and picked up my copy and watched on my big plasma TV with surround sound – the way it was meant to be laughed at."

December 15, 2003 - The New York Post reports Jennifer Lopez isn't being renewed by Louis Vuitton clothing as its "face." The luxury goods company is said to still be upset over Lopez's behavior during the shoot for their fall campaign, after which she took tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise with her - and even sent her assistant back to collect a particularly nifty pair of socks she forgot. "It was only a one-time contract," a rep for LV said, declining comment on J.Lo's freebie free-for-all.

December 10, 2003 - Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Loon, Jessica Simpson, Fabolous, *NSYNC star Hilary Duff, JC Chasez, Kelly Clarkson. Ryan Seacrest, Sean Paul, Simple Plan, and Thalia were on hand for the KIIS FM Jingle Ball on Friday (December 5) at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Check out pictures here.

December 10, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Jennifer Lopez has been spotted by paparazzi when leaving the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. J.Lo was in town, after spending the Thanksgiving holiday with Ben Affleck at their Georgia retreat, to perform a local radio station's 'Jingle Ball 2003' concert. Check out the photos at RedHotJenniferLopez."

December 10, 2003 - Ben Affleck tells Extra he has put marriage plans with Jennifer Lopez on hold. The actor admitted they won't wed just yet. He said, It is our hope to get married, but we have no fixed plans in the near future. It has to do with us not wanting craziness in our lives and realizing there are things we can do to have that not happen." Watch a video clip here.

December 10, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "Red Hot J.Lo has got photos of Jennifer Lopez leaving yesterday her personal gym in Beverly Hills with her trainer Gunnar Peterson. Check out the photos here."

December 10, 2003 - The New York Post reports Jennifer Lopez and ex-manager Benny Medina have settled their differences, and have dropped their lawsuits against each other. "They are and always have been best friends," said a spy. Read more.

December 7, 2003 - babyphat67 writes "The Boring Institute recently pulished their annual list of boring celebrities on their website boringinstitute.com. Britney Spears placed number three on the list, with the website claiming that she is now competing with Madonna to be the Queen of Sleaze. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck placed number seven, reason being they are too famous for their own good. Ruben Studdard, Kobe Bryant, and Arnold Schwartzenegger also made the list. Read more."

December 7, 2003 - In Simon Cowell's new book, 'I Don’t Mean to Be Rude, But ... Idol Backstage Gossip and the Secrets that Can Make You a Star', the 'American Idol' judge weighs in on the success of Jennifer Lopez and her ex-boyfriend Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, suggesting a large preference for J.Lo. He writes, "In today’s celebrity-obsessed world, every youngster wants to be famous. Who wouldn’t? The crazy excesses of stars like J.Lo and P. Diddy make for fascinating reading and inspire thousands of would-be pop stars to run out and hire a voice coach. J.Lo, in particular, embodies the American Dream: Her rags-to-riches story proves that anyone can do great things with hard work, talent, and a little luck. With charisma, charm, and that elusive X Factor, J.Lo has been able to achieve unparalleled success in both her singing and acting careers ('Gigli' aside). And anyone who can make light of herself by saying, 'You can serve coffee using my rear as a ledge' is fine by me. If you are an aspiring P. Diddy, however, you should remember that you won’t just have to buy nice suits. You’ll also have to see to it that your initials are sewn onto every sheet, pillowcase, and white suede chair that adorns your home. Sad." Read an excerpt from the book here.

December 7, 2003 - Sky News reports Matt Damon has refuted accusations that his pal Ben Affleck used his romance with Jennifer Lopez to raise his profile. "Ben didn't go into the relationship saying, 'This will get me a lot of coverage.' Ben was already getting plenty of work as an actor," he said. "He didn't need this kind of celebrity and he certainly never courted it." In fact, Damon says the attention has made Ben "sick of himself." Read more.

December 7, 2003 - The Philadelphia Daily News reports Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez flew in from Los Angeles to Atlantic City for a weekend at the Borgata, where they hosted J.Lo's mother Guadalupe. They were put up in a pricy suite and played - together, side by side - blackjack and poker in the high rollers salon.

December 7, 2003 - Us Weekly reports Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spent Thanksgiving at their home in Savannah, Georgia. J.Lo cooked a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

December 7, 2003 - Paul McCartney’s designing daughter Stella tells the London Express, "Unlike other designers, I am incapable of saying, for example, that Jennifer Lopez inspires me." 

December 7, 2003 - The Sun reports Ben Affleck has admitted his high profile relationship with Jennifer Lopez has wrecked his box office clout and turned his fans against him. "My relationship with Jennifer has absolutely been bad for my career. The over- exposure this year has been really damaging," Affleck moaned. "The combination of me and Jennifer as a unit became more important than the parts we did in movies. It’s not good when everybody knows everything about you — the mystique disappears. The whole world knew what we were doing on a daily basis. They wrote that we had bought jeans for half a million dollars. It made people think bad about us. But it’s not important. People who regard that as important have lost their soul." Read more.

December 7, 2003 - The Sun has a photo of Jennifer Lopez picking up a prescription from her Beverly Hills doctor the other day. Check it out here.

December 7, 2003 - Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spent an afternoon shopping around downtown Savannah, Georgia, after having spent Thanksgiving at their home on Hampton Island, Georgia. Check out the pictures at ISIFA.

December 7, 2003 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports Jackie Collins fans are buzzing that the character of Lola Sanchez in her latest book 'Hollywood Divorces' bears more than a passing resemblance to Jennifer Lopez. Sanchez "has Jennifer Lopez written all over her," noted one reviewer. The character is a sexy Latina superstar who marries a boring man to distance herself from the scandal-scarred true love. Read more.

December 7, 2003 - lopez_lover writes "According to MTV.com, Nick Cannon has been talking to his 'Shall We Dance?' co-star Jennifer Lopez about collaborating on her next album. "Her album's gonna come out sometime around the film, so that could be cool," Cannon said. "And my new movie, 'Love Don't Cost a Thing,' is named after her song, so we had to talk about that and I had to make sure I got her a check for that.""

December 3, 2003 - Star magazine reports Jennifer Lopez took fiance Ben Affleck to her favorite pizza join on November 16th -- Frankie and Johnnie's on the Sunset Strip. The diva has been a patron at the establishment for years and dined on her usual two slices of pepperoni pizza, while Affleck had two cheese slices while watching the LA Lakers game on TV. An insider says, "Ben chatted up the waitresses but always brought his attention back to Jennifer." When the couple left, they scrawled their signatures on the wall as other celebrity patrons such as Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles and Courtney Cox have done.

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