news archives

May 31, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Red Hot J.Lo has got mp3 of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's new song called 'Escapemonos' which appeared on singer's new album 'Amar Sin Mentiras'. Download and listen to it here."

May 31, 2004 - The Sun reports Marc Anthony jetted to the Dominican Republic this week to get a divorce from ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres who he wed in Las Vegas in 2000, fueling gossip that he will soon marry Jennifer Lopez. Read more.

May 31, 2004 - The Sun reports Jennifer Lopez has pulled out of an appearance in London to attend the UK premiere of 'Jersey Girl' — to avoid bumping into former fiance and co-star Ben Affleck. "J-Lo was far from happy about facing up to Ben in front of the glaring eye of the world’s media," an insider said. "She wasn't at all comfortable with the public expecting friction between her and the ex." The Sun's account flies in the face of what happened when the film premiered in America, where Lopez did absolutely no promotion for the film she only appears in briefly. Read more.

May 31, 2004 - 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' recently featured an "If They Mated" segment using Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony as a sample couple. Check out the results here.

May 28, 2004 - David Letterman joked during his Late Show monologue on Monday night, "This is 'Fleet Week' here in New York. 4,000 sailors are visiting the city this week – and one of them gets to be J.Lo's new fiance." Listen to the monologue at CBS.com.

May 28, 2004 - lopez_lover writes "According to the German Sony Music site, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony recorded together new song in Spanish called 'Escapemonos" ('Let's Run Away'). It will appear on Anthony's upcoming album 'Amar Sin Mentiras' which premieres on June 1st. Read more."

May 28, 2004 - Us Weekly reports Miramax has reportedly shifted the release date of Jennifer Lopez's upcoming film 'Shall We Dance?' back by two months - to avoid a box office beating by Tom Cruise's 'Collateral'. Both films were scheduled to open August 6th, but J.Lo's film will now hit theatres on October 15th instead. "Miramax worried that women would pick Tom over Jennifer," revealed a source at Miramax. Read more.

May 24, 2004 - In Touch Weekly reports Simon Cowell is interested in buying Jennifer Lopez's little used home in Los Angeles. "It's a beautiful place on Mulholland Drive, and with all of his 'Idol' money, he could easiliy afford it now," a pal revealed. "But he is trying to convince her to sell it to him for the right price. Jen bought it for $10 million and she wants to make a good profit." Ever since her split with Ben Affleck, J.Lo has spent most of her time in Miami with new boyfriend Marc Anthony.

May 24, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Jennifer Lopez has been photographed doing a quick clothes change on the set of her movie 'Monster-in-Law' on Tuesday (May 18) - from casual track suit to summery, butterfly-appliqued dress. The actress was along in her trailer, without boyfriend Marc Anthony who visited her on the set just days before. Check out the photos here."

May 24, 2004 - Women's Wear Daily reports Jennifer Lopez will jet into Moscow for Memorial Day weekend to unveil the first JLo by Jennifer Lopez store. Andy Hilfiger, co-founder and director of Sweetface Fashion Co., the masterbrand company for JLo, whose products are expected to drum up retail sales of $375 million this year, said the 4,500-square-foot “lifestyle” store will feature sportswear, swimwear, sunglasses, fashion jewelry, hats, handbags and fragrance as well as the first licensed collection of JLo by Jennifer Lopez lingerie. Read more.

May 20, 2004 - lopez_lover writes "Red Hot Jennifer Lopez has got rare outtakes from latest Tony Duran photoshoots with J.Lo. Check them out here."

May 20, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Red Hot J.Lo has got scans from Italian Vogue which includes brand new photoshoot of Jennifer Lopez by Michael Comte. Check them out here."

May 20, 2004 - Addicted2Gossip writes "Lip Reduction, two rhinoplasty surgeries, and possible cheek implants for Jennifer Lopez? Check out side by side comparisons at AwfulPlasticSurgery.com (nose / lips/cheek)."

May 17, 2004 - Us Weekly reports Jennifer Lopez is keeping people guessing wearing an engagement ring from Marc Anthony on her left middle finger. "Yeah, he gave her a ring, and yeah, it's an engagement ring, but they aren't engaged," a pal of Anthony told the magazine. Another Anthony pal added, "This [ring] is to tell the other guys, 'Yo, step off. She's spoken for'." And a pal of J.Lo's said, "She's happier than she's been in a long time. When they are ready to get married for real, she'll be wearing a diamondon the ring finger and not her middle one."

May 17, 2004 - Clasos has photos of Jennifer Lopez on the set of her new film 'Monster-in-Law' the other day. Check them out here.

May 17, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez was photographed out and about in Los Angeles the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

May 17, 2004 - 'Access Hollywood' host Pat O'Brien was on 'Last Call with Carson Daly' on Friday. Carson asked Pat if his show caused the breakup of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck with all the media attention. "No, you know what happened with that? We did the interview, obviously, with Ben and Jen -- and the first time they did an interview together," O'Brien said. "The media just jumped on that, and they just got caught in this hurricane of media. You know what it's like. This hurricane of media, and you just can't get yourself out of there. In all honesty, you can't have a relationship in that situation."

May 17, 2004 - The New York Post reports rivals Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow are gearing up for a box-office showdown as Miramax prepares to release their movies at the same time. Both stars have films with Harvey Weinstein's company - Lopez with Robert Redford in 'An Unfinished Life' and Paltrow in 'Proof' - and both are hoping that Miramax's mighty marketing division will push them as Oscar contenders -- but an insider says J.Lo is getting favored treatment. Read more.

May 17, 2004 - Sky News reports Bob Hoskins, who appeared in 'Maid In Manhattan' with Jennifer Lopez, dismisses talk that the star is a diva. "This is not the girl that I know. We had afternoon tea every day in her trailer," Hoskins said. "I found her to be sweet and funny - not at all like the PR spin you see in the press."

May 17, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports Manhattan federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment that charged 20 members of a drug gang with hawking 'J.Lo heroin' -- apparently named after Bronx born Jennifer Lopez -- along a three-block strip of Daly Ave. Prosecutors said the gang also sold heroin with other catchy brand names, including Sean John, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' clothing line. Read more.

May 17, 2004 - David Letterman joked during his Late Show monologue on Wednesday night, "Jennifer Lopez is getting married again. This time to singer Marc Anthony. The good thing is that mom and I are season ticket holders. Jennifer Lopez has been married so many times that she now uses the express line." Listen to the monologue at CBS.com.

May 13, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez, who recently returned Ben Affleck's engagement ring, has been spotted sporting a huge new diamond ring, which was reportedly given to her by close friend Marc Anthony. 'Extra' spoke to Lopez's people who say it's not an engagement ring -- they're just friends.

May 13, 2004 - The New York Post reports Jennifer Lopez has given back the pink diamond engagement ring given to her by Ben Affleck and is now wearing a bauble of betrothal from current beau Marc Anthony. "She is wearing a huge diamond ring on the middle finger of her left hand," blabbed a Lopez pal. "It is a diamond band with a huge square clear diamond in the middle and the square diamond is surrounded by more tiny diamonds. It is an engagement ring." A rep for Lopez would only say: "I don't know about that ring." Read more.

May 13, 2004 - A close friend of Jennifer Lopez's tells In Touch Weekly magazine that the diva would like to have a baby with her new love, Marc Anthony. "She's ready physically, mentally, and emotionally," the friend revealed. "It was a no-brainer for her that Marc was perfect to be the father of her children." The pal says that Anthony, already a father of three, is "happy to oblige" and added, "They have both come full circle and discovered that they really are each other's soulmates. I think they've both spent enough time searching for the perfect partner. What they share is incredible and they know it."

May 13, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Wednesday night, "A new study came out today of the most stable jobs in America. You know the number-one most stable profession? Anybody know? Wedding planner for Jennifer Lopez. Did you know that, wedding planner? [Laughter] Have you heard about this? Rumors are Jennifer Lopez is engaged to singer Marc Anthony. Apparently, it's true. Today they announced plans to make a really bad movie together. Yeah, so that's -- [Laughter] In fact, today Marc got a call from Ben Affleck. He said, 'run!'"

May 13, 2004 - Conan O'Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Tuesday night, "Jennifer Lopez is engaged to Latin singer Marc Anthony. Yeah, when asked about it, J.Lo said, 'I'm really excited, 'cause I've never been engaged to a guy named Marc'."

May 13, 2004 - 'Entertainment Tonight' reports that they received a call from Jennifer Lopez denying rumors she was engaged to Marc Anthony. Rumors that the two could be getting hitched surfaced when Jen was spotted wearing a diamond band with a huge, square, clear diamond in the middle surrounded by tiny diamonds.

May 13, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Tuesday night, "It's reported that Jennifer Lopez is engaged once again, this time to singer Marc Anthony. It was his turn. You know what they say-7th time is the charm."

May 9, 2004 - lopez_lover writes "Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez's god mother - Merle Gonzalez - have visited the actress on the set of her new movie 'Monster-In-Law' in Pasadena, California on Thursday (May 6). Check out the photos here."

May 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Red Hot J.Lo has posted a finale episode of 'Will & Grace' where Jennifer Lopez was a special guest. Download and watch the videos here."

May 5, 2004 - Clasos has a couple photos of Jennifer Lopez from the season finale of last week's 'Will & Grace'. Check them out here.

May 5, 2004 - Photos from the set of Jennifer Lopez's new movie 'Monster-In-Law' have emerged. Jen plays Charlotte 'Charlie' Honeywell who's love life is reduced to a string of disastrous blind dates until she meets the perfect man, Kevin (played by Michael Vartan). Unforunately, his mother (Jane Fonda) will do anything to destroy their relationship. It was the first day of filming at the Urth Cafe in Beverly Hills, California. Check out the pictures here.

May 2, 2004 - The Daily Star reports Jennifer Lopez visited Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs in his dressing room with eight bouquets of flowers as he prepared for his first night playing Walter Lee Younger in the New York play 'A Raisin in the Sun.' A source claims, "Puff was nervous as hell - and ecstatic when he saw Jen's gesture of goodwill. She was ushered into the auditorium after wishing him luck in his dressing room. They had been wrapped in each other's arms as Jen psyched him up for his big debut." Read more.

May 2, 2004 - Mandy Moore, Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez, and Marc Anthony were on hand for the 2004 Costume Institute Gala 'Dangerous Liaisons' on Monday (April 26) at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Check out pictures here.

May 2, 2004 - Mehrunisa writes "People en Español's hottest and most anticipated issue the '25 Most Beautiful' will be twice the size this year. Now called the '50 Most Beautiful', this top-selling annual edition debuts on May 3 and features 50 of today's hottest Hispanic entertainers including Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Daisy Fuentes, Carlos Ponce, Carolina Herrera, Ricky Martin, Amelia Vega, Soledad O’Brien, and Mark Consuelos, among others. Read more."

May 2, 2004 - Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez may be keeping a low profile these days, but previously Marc was very open about their friendship. Jenny was on the set of Marc's 'I Need To Know' video, watching intently in the wings as he worked and 'Access Hollywood' cameras even captured a kiss between the two. "She would go to my concerts and I never got to meet her but I knew she was there," revealed Marc. Read more.

Click here for April news headlines and links