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September 27, 2004 - Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Pamela Anderson, Seal, and Whitney Houston attended the 15th Annual World Music Awards held at The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday (September 15). Check out pictures here.

September 27, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez is narrating a new public service advertisement for FaceTheIssue.com, on the subject of self-esteem. Watch it here.

September 27, 2004 - JLO by Jennifer Lopez's website has opened and includes online shopping as well as a promotional video describing the diva's clothing line. Check it out at ShopJLO.com.

September 27, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony celebrated his 35th birthday at their home in Long Island, New York, where they joined for a karaoke session. Check out pictures from TheSun.

September 27, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were photographed leaving their hotel in New York the other day to attend Olympus Fashion Week. Check out pictures from Clasos.

September 27, 2004 - A friend of Jennifer Lopez responded to Scott Barnes' allegations that she owed him money for work he did on the day of her wedding to Marc Anthony. "Scott agreed on the day of the wedding that his services were a wedding gift to Jennifer," the source explained. "He has changed his tune now that they've parted ways." The pal added, "It's sad to Jennifer that Scott would say those things."

September 27, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that when Jennifer Lopez met the Olsen twins on September 12th for Coty's party in New York, they "seemed in awe of J.Lo," a partygoer revealed. Another source added, "When they shook hands, it seemed formal, like it was the first time. [The Olsens] looked pretty excited!"

September 20, 2004 - Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Pamela Anderson, and Seal attended the 15th Annual World Music Awards held at The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday (September 15). Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Things were icey between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony at the World Music Awards in Las Vegas last week, a source tells Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com. "I don't know if they were mad at each other or just didn’t want to create a scene by being photographed together, but they definitely did not look like a couple when I saw them," the source revealed. "They stayed at least six feet apart." The couple "didn't make eye contact" or even acknowledge people who were handing out freebies backstage, added the source.

September 20, 2004 - The New York Post reports Jennifer Lopez was asked to go on stage and sing for hubby Marc Anthony during the surprise 35th birthday bash she threw for him at his Long Island estate Thursday evening. J.Lo declined, explaining that she had no back-up singers or musicians and, as an eyewitness giggled, "Marc ended up singing at his own birthday. You'll never see J.Lo unplugged."

September 20, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports Ecko clothing exec Emil Wilbekin had booked DJ Cassidy six months in advance for his birthday bash at P.M. on Thursday night, but was nixed out by Jennifer Lopez, who wanted Cassidy to perform at her husband Marc Anthony's surprise 35th birthday party she held for him on Long Island. "DJ Cassidy canceled on Emil, and he was pissedd," a source revealed. A friend of Wilbekin said he wasn't upset and had Beverly Bond fill in as DJ.

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were amongst the stars on hand for Marc Jacobs Spring 2005 Fashion Show at Pier 54 on Monday (September 13) in New York City. Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - 'Extra' was on hand as Jennifer Lopez hosted kids from Children's Hospital, who are battling serious medical conditions, at her private trailer on the set of her new movie, 'Monster-in-Law'. "I would contribute to whatever I can in helping them in whatever way I can that people care about them," Jennifer said. Read more and watch a video report here.

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Josh Hartnett, Mandy Moore, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, and former Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell were on hand for the Marc Jacobs Spring 2005 Women's Fashion Show and celebration of the womens fragrance 'Blush' during Olympus Fashion Week in New York City on Monday (September 13). Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony were photographed leaving Soho House in New York City on Monday (September 13). Check out pictures from LFI.

September 20, 2004 - On the season premiere of 'Will & Grace', guest star Jennifer Lopez asks Megan Mullally's character Karen, "How's married life treating you?" When told it only lasted 20 minutes, Lopez practices some self-deprecating humor by responding, "That's short, right?"

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were photographed leaving Da Silvano restaurant in New York City on Monday (September 13). Check out pictures from LFI.

September 20, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports execs at Coty weren't happy to see some of their employees speaking out about Jennifer Lopez not dedicating 100% of her trip to New York to promoting their joint-marketed fragrances. "Whatever anybody has heard, it's untrue," said Paul Wilmot, spokesman for J.Lo's company Sweetface Fashion. "Jennifer was thrilled to participate in a promotion for Glow and Still for five hours at Macy's on Sunday. The Coty people were over the moon." Read more.

September 20, 2004 - The New York Post reports that for Jennifer Lopez's new film 'Shall We Dance?', which opens October 15th, the movie poster depicts Richard Gere dancing solo in the rain — without a trace of J.Lo, who plays his sexy dance teacher. "The 'we' in the title certainly suggests two people, but not showing Gere's partner, one of the most famous bodies in the world, seems weird," says Martin Grove, a marketing columnist for the Hollywood Reporter. "Perhaps budgets have gotten so tight at Miramax that they couldn't afford to show two people in the poster." Read more.

September 20, 2004 - Former best pals Pat O'Brien of the newly launched 'The Insider' and his ex-boss and 'Access Hollywood' executive producer Rob Silverstein are sniping at each other in The New York Daily News. "I find it interesting that they could have Steven Cojocaru interview Jennifer Lopez and never once ask her about Marc Anthony," Silverstein said. "What kind of deal did they cut?" O'Brien fired back, "I am surprised that Rob doesn't know she's married to Marc Anthony. I think everybody knows that. Rob is used to sending Nancy O'Dell out there to ask everybody 'Who are you dating?' We don't do that. We're not a tabloid." Read more.

September 20, 2004 - Marc Anthony and wife Jennifer Lopez were on hand at world renowned beauty company Coty's 100th Anniversary Celebration at the American Museum of Natural History in New York on Sunday (September 12). Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez announced the national JLO Ultimate Makeover Sweeepstakes in conjunction with her best selling fragrances 'Glow by JLO' and 'Still Jennifer Lopez' at Macy's Herald Square in New York City on Sunday (September 12). Check out pictures here.

September 20, 2004 - Coty flew in Jennifer Lopez to New York City for Fashion Week but the fragrance company that markets her Glow and Still perfumes isn't happy that she's been promoting other projects while in town. "They brought her up here for their 100th anniversary gala [at the American Museum of Natural History] Sunday night, but earlier in the day, she did a promotion at Macy's - but for her clothing line J.Lo - not her perfumes," a source told The New York Daily News. The diva was also in attendance at Tommy Hilfiger's fashion show Thursday, sucking much of the publicity from her appearance at the Coty show on Sunday. Read more.

September 20, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez was photographed on Sunday (September 12) outside the Penninsula Hotel in New York City. Check out pictures from WireImage.

September 20, 2004 - A source tells Alloy.com that at Tommy Hilfiger's fashion show in New York City last week, Jennifer Lopez demanded total privacy for herself backstage. "J.Lo's security scoped the lounge out for over two hours and then cleared the entire room for her," a source said. After the room was cleared, J.Lo and her posse that didn't include hubby Marc Anthony spent time with ex-lover Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs.

September 13, 2004 - Denise Richards, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees, Janet Jackson, Paris Hilton, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Reverend Run, Thalia, Tommy Mottola, and Lil' Kim were amongst the stars on hand for the Tommy Hilfiger show during Olympus Fashion Week Spring 2005 in Bryant Park on Thursday (September 9) in New York City. Check out pictures here.

September 13, 2004 - allyouwanted writes "A few female stars talked to Famous magazine, and they spoke about staying fit and getting into shape for roles. Jennifer Lopez said, "I've always been into sports. I did gymastics, competed nationally in track and was on the school softball team. Now I work out with a trainer doing aerobic and weight exercises. I don't believe in beating yourself up. I have egg whites in the morning, carbs for lunch and a salad for dinner. I keep fit and look after myself but I'm not going to be anorexic, never.""

September 13, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that when Jennifer Lopez fled South Florida in wake of Hurricane Frances on September 2nd, she wasn't playing her usual role of diva. The singer/actress settled for a coach ticket on an American Airlines flight. "She was freaking out," a source revealed, "and didn't care how she got out of there!"

September 13, 2004 - In Touch magazine reports that Jennifer Lopez is eager to have children with hubby Marc Anthony. "Jennifer can't wait to be a mom and knows it won't be long now," a friend of the singer/actress revealed. "It has always been the one goal in life she's strived for." When she is a mother, the friend added that J.Lo may bow out of the limelight. "She doesn't want all these crazy outside factors taking away from the beauty of it all," the pal added.

September 13, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez' boat, a $60,000 28ft Regal named "Don't Ax," was destroyed outside her home by Hurricane Frances in Miami Beach, Florida. Check out photos of the destroyed boat from MavrixPhoto.

September 13, 2004 - Makeup artist Scott Barnes, who was fired by Jennifer Lopez after he was caught gossiping about her, told spies at Wednesday's Fashion Rocks concert at Radio City Music Hall he "wasn't through with Jennifer yet." Barnes warned if Lopez bad-mouths him in the press, he said he will talk again to a magazine or write a book. A source told The New York Post: "He knows everything. He knows all about Jennifer and her faith healer [Merle Gonzalez]. After Ben [Affleck] left Jennifer, Merle went in to expel bad auras and cleanse her house. Merle also blessed the 'Shall We Dance' set and some people say Jennifer has had Merle put hexes on people she feels have done her wrong." Read more.

September 13, 2004 - Scott Barnes says he left Jennifer Lopez, because Lopez still owes him for work he did for her wedding to Marc Anthony. On that day, Barnes — hired just to beautify J.Lo — ended up working on some of her family and friends. "I came over on the pretense of business," the make-up artist told Us Weekly. "I ended up doing five times the work and wasn't paid. All I really wanted was an apology, and it's sad that after four years I can't even get that."

September 13, 2004 - Fortune Magazine announced Wednesday its annual list of the 40 richest Americans under the age of 40. The list includes celebrities such as Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, and the Olsen twins. The list appears in the September 20th issue, available on newsstands September 13th. Read more.

September 13, 2004 - Star magazine reports that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony finally went on a honeymoon, visiting St. Barths in early August for four days. "They spent the time tanning, relaxing, and shopping without being recognized," a source revealed. "They were thrilled just to window shop on the main street like any other tourists." The trip went so well they might return to the Caribbean island soon. "They loved it," the source added. "When they got back, Jen told everyone she had a fantastic time."

September 13, 2004 - Despite rumors Jennifer Lopez is jealous of Marc Anthony's first wife, Dayanara Torres, a friend says that's the furthest thing from the truth. "She's got good feelings for Dayanara and her sons, and hopes they'll be close someday soon," the friend tells In Touch magazine. "In Jennifer's heart, she loves Marc's kids as much as if they were her own."

September 6, 2004 - Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Ludacris, Mandy Moore, and Marc Anthony, were on hand for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 29) at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures here.

September 6, 2004 - lopez_lover writes "Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of September issue of Famous magazine. It features article about her upcoming movie 'Shall We Dance?' and interview with the actress and Richard Gere. "I never fully realized what a wonderful actress Jennifer was until I began working with her," Gere told Famous shortly after he finished filming 'Shall We Dance?' in Winnipeg last summer. "She's fearless. She's ready to try anything in order to make a film better. Of course, she's a brilliant dancer, but I was really impressed with her dedication to bringing her character to life. You don't always see that kind of work ethic in Hollywood. And she's about as far away from being a diva as you can get." Read more and check out the scans here."

September 6, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Aintitcoolnews.com is the first site which reviewed Jennifer Lopez's upcoming movie 'Shall We Dance?' Herakles writes: "Jennifer Lopez - surprise surprise - is good in the movie too. Mrs. Anthony glows in the movie. She looks gorgeous, she can dance (the tango scene is hot) and she can act. Yes, she can act! She has something very heartwarming. I know some people hate Jennifer Lopez and like to bash her if they get the opportunity, but this time J.Lo has done a good job. She is the pearl of the movie, but unfortunately she has just a supporting role. And ehm... I have advised Miramax to expand Lopez's role." Read more."

September 6, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez has apparently found her leaker, longtime makeup man, Scott Barnes. The New York Post reports Barnes was blamed for leaking information only members of her inner circle would know to the press. "[Former Barnes client] Lucy Liu had a similar problem with Scott," an insider said. J.Lo told Barnes something that was false, only to later get media asking her reps questions about the story. "She's exploring other options," Lopez's spokeswoman said. "It's not as dramatic as it seems."

September 6, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Miami's resident diva, Jennifer Lopez, opened the 2004 Video Music Awards solo while hubby Marc Anthony looked on from the audience. The actress chose a super-tight champagne dress designed by Stella McCartney. "Finally, MTV has come to its senses and brought the biggest night in music to the steamiest and sexiest town on the planet," Lopez told the crowd. After that she introduced Usher's performance. Download and watch the video at Red Hot J.Lo."

September 6, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony were photographed arriving into Miami, Florida on a private jet on Saturday (August 28). Check out pictures from ShotNews.

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