Jennifer Lopez is ready to fight. The "American Idol" judge poses in boxing gear for the new issue of V Magazine in a series of racy images shot by famed photographer Mario Testino and styled by former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld. In the magazine's cover shot, Lopez wears a cropped top and diaper-like groin protector, with a bedazzled jacket slung around her shoulders a la "Rocky." The "I'm Into You" singer has her hands wrapped, and appears ready to throw a right hook. JENNIFER LOPEZ MAY HAVE HAD WARDROBE MALFUNCTION AT OSCARS CASPER SMART SAID HE'S 'OVER' OSCAR PARTIES V magazine/ Mario Testino Jennifer Lopez poses in boxing gear in V Magazine. V magazine/ Mario Testino In one of the images in the magazine, the singer is nude. In another image, Lopez poses nude, covering herself with her knee and a pair of boxing gloves. Lopez said that the shoot was highly symbolic for her. "I've always felt like a tough girl from t

Don't mess with "Jenny from the Block!" For the March issue of V magazine, cover girl Jennifer Lopez , 42, morphed into a tough, high-fashion boxer -- and Us Weekly has a behind-the-scenes video from the sexy, sweaty shoot! PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez's style evolution Photographed by Mario Testino (who shot Prince William and Kate Middleton 's engagement portraits), the American Idol judge wears designs by Emporio Armani, Alexander Wang and Calvin Klein -- all while revealing her trademark six-pack abs. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's ill-fated romance Lopez also opted to wear men's groin protectors because she "thought it was more graphic." The New York native learned how to box for one of her early movies, Money Train , but Lopez insists she's always been a fighter. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez's life with her adorable twins "I've always felt like a tough girl from the Bronx, but I have a soft core," Lopez tells V ma

On last nights American Idol Steven Tyler poked fun at the wardrobe malfunction that many viewers of the Oscars believed they saw. While some believed they saw Jennifer Lopezs dress slide too far down, her reps denied any malfunction. Lopez and Tyler used Idol last night to further comment on the incident. Tyler made a joke of Lopezs wardrobe malfunction, as he said to the crowd, Who am I? and sneezed while ripping open his shirt to show his chest. That was an Oscar reenactment ladies and gentlemen, said Ryan Seacrest. According to ABC News , Lopez loudly announced on last nights show that she once again did not have any type of wardrobe malfunction. There was no nipple! Lopez said. Tylers comic reenactment of Lopezs dress brought a humor to the show that The Clicker on MSNBC believes never would of existed if Simon Cowell were still host. Not only would Simon have critiqued last nights performers much harsher than Tyler, but also he probably wouldnt focus on finding the humor in th

Michael Becker / FOX Tuesday nights episode of American Idol , which followed what seemed like the longest audition process ever, with endless emergency room visits, flu bouts, and even a peek at Steven Tyler s derriere, we finally got to hear the first live performances from the top 25. When we last left our family show (Tyler needed a reminder about Idol s target audience from Randy Jackson , as he brought up not just his own backside but Jennifer Lopez s alleged Oscar wardrobe malfunction in another of the rockers classic awkward moments), we were told that the shows traditional top 24 would be adding a mystery contestant, a 13th guy added to the already selected top 12 male singers. This stunt was used on X Factor with great success, as Simon Cowell admitted his mistake in cutting Melanie Amaro , then reinstated her place in the competition, mentoring her all the way to victory. Idol viewers like myself were left to speculate which boy would be brought back -- the Cowboy Kid Ric

By Elizabeth Kwiatkowski, 02/27/2012 JenniferLopez's stylist insists the American Idol judge didn't suffera wardrobe malfunction during Sunday night's broadcast of the 84th annual Academy Awards, despite Oscar viewers buzzing about the alleged incident on Twitter.ADVERTISEMENT "The dress fit perfectly to every inch," Lopez's stylist Mariel Haenn told People of the singer's daring custom-made Zuhair Murad gown which featured a plunging neckline and cut-outs in the sleeves. "While the dress did give the illusion of sheer-ness, joke's on everyone who wishes they saw something!" Speculation that Lopez had a nip-slip began circulating after she had presented an Oscar for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup onstage alongside actress Cameron Diaz. The pair had turned their backs toward the audience to presumably show off their behinds and then dramatically whipped around, resulting in an outburst of laughter over the joke. However, according to H

Amazing what a little bit of leg can do. Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez certainly weren't the only superstars in attendance at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. PHOTOS: LOL! Angie gets photo-bombed But though the 84th annual Oscars fest hosted a galaxy of stunning, glammed-up stars -- including Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz, Sandra Bullock, Emma Stone, George Clooney, Stacy Keibler and many more -- Jolie, 36, and Lopez, 42, inadvertently hijacked the proceedings. Stunning (but rather frail!) in Atelier Versace, Jolie inspired a massive, seemingly unending internet meme by simply flashing her right leg in dramatic, brazen fashion. PHOTOS: Us Weekly readers sound off on the worst Oscar dresses Fellow A-lister Lopez, 42, similarly caused jaws to drop worldwide in a custom Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline that seriously showed off her cleavage -- leaving many watchers claiming an onstage "nip slip" as Lopez and Diaz presented two awards. (L

Jennifer Lopez has dismissed an alleged wardrobe malfunction during her appearance at the 84th annual Academy Awards. Lopez wore a white Zuhair Murad dress with a plunging neckline while presenting an award for Costume Design with Cameron Diaz . Stylist Rob Zangardi told TMZ that Lopez has laughed off speculation that her dress may or may not have come momentarily undone during the ceremony. PA Images / Chris Pizzello/AP Zangardi, who helped Lopez choose her dress for the evening, says that the actress assured her team that her outfit was too tight for any wardrobe malfunction. A possible explanation that Zangardi gave for the claims was a shadow from the stage lighting. American Idol judge Lopez has another Fox reality show called Q'Viva! The Chosen scheduled to premiere this March . Watch Jennifer Lopez present at the 84th Academy Awards below:

Jennifer Lopez arrived at the 2012 Oscar ceremony on Sunday in a nude, shimmering Zuhair Murad gown with a plunging neckline that showed off her cleavage - but did it show too much? Photos: 2012 Academy Awards arrivals photos Vanity Fair Oscar Party photos Stories: Oscars 2012: Full list of winners of the Academy Awards Sean Young arrested at Oscar after-party Melissa McCarthy's 2012 Oscar look - What did you think? (Poll) Scores of people commented online that they thought actress, singer and "American Idol" host had a wardrobe malfunction while presenting the Oscar for Achievement in Cost! ume Desi gn with Cameron Diaz, her co-star in the new film "What to Expect When You're Expecting". The award went to Mark Bridges of "The Artist." While presenting, the two actress quoted a line from Oscar-winning costume designer Edith Head. "A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman," Diaz said. "And loose enough to prove you&

Eat your heart out, Marc Anthony ! Jennifer Lopez wasn't an Oscar nominee at Sunday's Academy Awards, but the diva arguably stole the show in a seriously revealing Zuhair Murad dress with sheer panels and a plunging neckline. PHOTOS: What all the stars wore at the 2012 Oscars Although her stylist slammed furious web speculation that Lopez, 42, suffered a televised wardrobe malfunction in the frock, the singer, actress and American Idol judge was definitely making a statement -- but to whom? During her seven-year marriage to Anthony, 43, Lopez's super-sexy style was a point of contention, insiders previously told Us Weekly . VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez barely avoids a nip slip at the Oscars "He would make her feel terrible about herself if she wanted to wear something sexy," a source said. "He likes her to dress in a demure, 'wife' style. He hated the fact that she was as a sex symbol." In fact, at a 2010 cover shoot for Us Weekly , the often-controll

Entertainer Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Getty Images) more pics Jennifer Lopez (Getty Images) Twitter nearly exploded last night when Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz presented together at the Oscars. If having two gorgeous Hollywood actresses onstage at the same time wasn't enough, the social media world went abuzz after it appeared JLo fell victim to a nip slip. Jennifer Lopez was one of the most scandalously dressed stars at the Oscars tonight. She wore a Zuhair Murad creation that was not only plunging, but it was also apparently see-through too. Upon further review, it appears it was a shadow that was mistaken for a nipple, but given her revealing gown, you can see why the Twitter-sphere had a filed day with a potential wardrobe malfunction. There was no mistaking the booty duel that took place between Diaz and Lopez though. After the nominee montage roll

At the Oscars Sunday night, there was much gossip about Jennifer Lopez and her dress that allegedly resulted in a wardrobe malfunction, but her stylist said after there was "no chance" a nip slip happened. "There's no chance that there were any how do you say? 'slips,'" Mariel Haenn told Entertainment Weekly . Lopez, 42, was presenting the Oscar for costume design and makeup with Cameron Diaz when the alleged malfunction happened . The duo were speaking about famed costume designer Edith Head before the incident happened, "[A dress] should be tight enough to show you're a woman," Diaz said. "But loose enough to show you're a lady," Lopez remarked. Like us on Facebook But there was nothing loose about her low cut white Zuhair Murad gown, which Haenn told Entertainment Weekly was custom made for Lopez. "The Oscar dress was custom made for Jennifer by designer Zuhair Murad," Haeen told EW. "The dress fit perfectl

By Sarah Fitzmaurice Last updated at 8:16 AM on 27th February 2012 She hasnt even starred in a film this year but that didnt stop Jennifer Lopez from making an impact at the Oscars. The singer Jennifer Lopez showed off plenty of flesh in a plunging Zuhair Murad dress which hugged her figure to perfection. But as the singer took to the stage alongside Cameron Diaz to present an award she was in danger of falling out of her shimmering gown. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO... Close call: Jennifer Lopez barely avoided suffering a wardrobe malfunction and revealing too much of her chest as she took to the stage with Cameron Diaz A slither of wardrobe tape was seen straining between her bosom and her low cut gown as she spoke out on stage. Jennifer arrived onto the red carpet showing off her incredible figure in the shimmering oyster gown, which boasted thin sheer panels and cut out sleeves. She had piled her hair on top of her head into a large bun and finished off her look with diamond earrings. Dre

. On Thursday Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez Duet Not Happening was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) The battle between reality singing contests continues this spring with The Voice and American Idol currently up and running, while other shows are set to return later this spring. Following the success of The Voice Christina Aguilera and a co-mentor teaming up for a collaboration, MTV reports music fans shouldn't expect Idol judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler to follow in their footsteps. "None of us are kind of followers in that way," Lopez told MTV News. "We kind of do what feels right, and anybody that's been in the business a long time knows that you don't chase." "You set the trail. You go out front, and anything that we do is something that feels good to us," she said, leaving the door open just a crack. - more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excer

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When we heard Jennifer Lopez would be attending the 2012 Academy Awards, our first thought was, "What is she going to wear this year?" PHOTOS: Best Oscar dresses of all time! The 42-year-old American Idol judge, who's known for her show-stopping red carpet style, has rocked some seriously amazing looks in the past. Lopez chose a Grecian-inspired lilac Marchesa design in 2007. "This dress honestly put me in traction for like three weeks," she told Access Hollywood . "It was so heavy. Those chains were so heavy that when I took it off, literally my neck was stiff, just from trying to hold the chains up." VIDEO: Us editors chose their favorite J.Lo look For the 2003 ceremony she stunned in a mint green vintage Valentino, which had previously been worn by her style icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis in 1967. PHOTOS: Jennifer's evolving style In 2001 she made international headlines whe! n she ar rived in Chanel Haute Couture. Yes, the gown was gorgeous an

"My style has changed very much since then," Jennifer Lopez says of her very first Academy Awards back in 1997, where she wore a beaded gown, tight curls and dark lipstick. She looked pretty, but since then, she's evolved into real red carpet style maven and we took her through a photo Fashion Flashback of her Oscar looks over the years. In 2001, she wore a gorgeous one-shoulder gray Chanel gown, but did not realize the top was see-through! The show's producers ordered that she be shot only from the shoulders up! PLAY IT NOW: Jennifer Lopezs Oscar Fashion Flashback "We didn't even know on the red carpet," she says. "We knew more when we got inside and I was on camera and they were like, they noticed when the lights hit it and they kinda went to a close-up, I had no idea no I would have done something about it!" In 2003, Jen rocked a mint green vintage Valentino gown, which had actually been worn by her style icon in 1967. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Os

On last night's episode of American Idol, judge Jennifer Lopez narrowly avoided a passionate kiss from one of the contestants. Heejun Haw told the cameras that if he was eliminated from the show at this stage, he would make sure that he hugged and kissed Jennifer Lopez before he left because "that's every Asian man's dream right there." Lopez got a lucky escape, though because Heejun was one of the lucky few that got a free pass to the next round. Last night's episode didn't include a huge amount of singing, preferring instead to engage the viewers by focusing on the contestants backstories. Each contestant took the long walk to the stage at Le Reve theatre in Las Vegas where they were faced with the decision from the judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler and - according to Abc News - "tried not to be distracted by the fact that the reflections of the water and lights off of J-Lo's sequined dress were turning her chin green."

The usual rule in Hollywood is that if something works once, it's probably worth doing it again, and again, and again, and then maybe once more just to make sure the concept hasn't run out of legs. But even though "The Voice" mentors Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera smashed digital sales records with their collaboration "Moves Like Jagger," don't expect "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez to follow in their fancy footsteps. "None of us are kind of followers in that way," Lopez told MTV News when asked if she and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler might consider putting their very different pipes together to see if they could capture their own lightning in a bottle. "We kind of do what feels right, and anybody that's been in the business a long time knows that you don't chase." You could see why they might consider it, though. Since joining the revamped "Idol" panel last year, Lopez and Tyler have helped set

Jennifer Lopezs boyfriend is doing everything possible to make the relationship work. The singer is currently dating backing dancer Casper Smart following the breakdown of her marriage to Marc Anthony last year. While the romance initially raised eyebrows because Jennifer is older than Casper, those close to the star believe she is serious about the relationship. A source told Chicago Sun-Times that Casper wants to do everything possible to make Jennifers life happy and he has a totally malleable personality. It has been reported that Jennifer has been lavishing him with expensive gifts such a designer watches and diamond earrings and has given him a complete style makeover. The 42-year-old star is known for jumping into relationships quickly and its been claimed she is already contemplating tying the knot with her 24-year-old beau. Jennifer wants to play Henry Higgins to his Eliza Doolittle, to reverse that old story around, another insider revealed to the publication. But its importa

Jennifer Lopez and her boyfriend Casper Smart, dressed in sequin Camarote Brahma tops, hang out in the Brahma VIP box while watching the world famous Carnival festival in Rio de Janeiro. (Pacific Coast News) more pics Jennifer Lopez (Pacific Coast News) Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart are heating up in Rio this week. The couple jetted to Brazil this weekend for the Mardi Gras festivities and have been spotted at all of the hottest events since. This is Lopez's first time at Carnival in Brazil, and we imagine Smart, who was a backup dancer before becoming the singer's man candy, has never been either. The two have been tweeting up a storm about their great experiences so far. "In #Brazil for #Carnival and it's gorgeoussss..." Smart wrote. Lopez is definitely footing the bill for their extravagant vacation, but she's also working a bit so she probably isn't putting too much out of her own pockets. She shot a commercial over the weekend and got to then si

Over the last few months, Jennifer Lopez has been seen out-and-about with 24-year old back-up dancer Casper Smart.The Daily Mail has released new pictures that show the two canoodling on a balcony in Rio. Just last week, the star tweeted an intimate photo of her and Smart en-locked in a sensual embrace and wearing next-to-nothing. But a few hours after the pic was posted, she removed it. The newly separated 42-year old mom of two has never been good at single life. Since J-Lo first burst onto the scene in the hit film 'Selena' the gaps between her relationships have gotten shorter and shorter. Here's a look back at the 'American Idol' judge's top five public affairs.

Jennifer Lopez says her latest perfume is a 'clean fragrance'. The singer-and-actress is launching her 18th scent, entitled Glowing, and she loves how it smells as it is an evolution of all her other perfumes. She told WWD: 'Glowing is such a clean fragrance. That's what I've always been about. I like soapy, clean smells. This is a very woodsy scent. So it's not exactly what I created 10 years ago - it's the evolution of that. At the essence, it's still natural, earthy, clean and real, but a little different side of that. It's the woodsy side of it, which I think is kind of New York-y, darker and sexier.' Jennifer also says that when she launched her first fragrance, Glow, over 10 years ago, she wasn't expecting the huge success she has had. She said: 'You don't think about things like that- when you're creating, you're just in the moment. You're doing it right then for right then. You always hope that things have a lastin

Jennifer Lopez danced on a balcony above the Carnival celebrations in Brazil this past weekend. See video from her latest hot vacation with boyfriend Casper Smart in PopSugar Rush. Transcript Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart heat up Carnival. Hey there, I'm Karli Bulnes and we've got video of JLo and Casper's trip down south in today's PopSugar Rush. Jennifer Lopez shakes it on the sidelines Sunday at Carnival in Brazil, while boyfriend Casper Smart soaks up the celebration close by! Video posted by a fan site on Facebook shows the couple, who have been dating since November, snapping pictures while hanging out on a VIP balcony. The Brazilian beer company, Brahma, brought J Lo down for the festivities after she performed a sexy samba in one of their recent commercials. Both Jennifer and Casper tweeted their excitement over being in the South American country for Carnival, and they weren't the only famous faces in the crowd. Fergie was also in attendance, and she and

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez watches the Portela samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 19, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer The 2012 Brazil Carnival is not only attracting millions of spectators, but celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Fergie were spotted at the Rio de Janeiro Parade. "Just landed in Rio!!!," she wrote. "Hello everyone!! My first time here during carnival!!!! # ILoveBrazil ." U.S. musician Fergie (L) from the Black Eyed Peas watch the Mocidade samba school parade on the first night of the annual Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome February 19, 2012. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes It is not new to see celebrities at Brazil's carnival parade, as many of Hollywood's hottest are brought in by Brazilian advertisers looking to highlight the big party. Like us on Facebook The Was hington Post reported that this year, beer company Brahma was promoting Lopez,. Fergie'

Jennifer Lopez was spotted cosying up to boyfriend Casper Smart at Rio de Janeiro's carnival in Brazil last weekend. The American Idol judge got into the carnival spirit dressed in a sparkly red top teamed with red jeans, while her young boyfriend and manager Benny Medina wore matching Brahma tops. The group then watched the events from a private VIP box courtesy of the alcohol brand Brahma. Jennifer and Casper looked more than happy to be in each other's company and were also spotted flirting up a storm earlier in the day on the balcony of their hotel. The show of affection comes after reports that Jennifer was having an emotional breakdown following her divorce from Marc Anthony and then jumping into a whirlwind romance with Casper. Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart enjoy romantic date night... Ray J Comforts Bobbi Kristina At Whitney Houston Funeral Despite Meltdown PHOTOS: Ray J Breaks Down At LAX After Whitney Houston's Funeral Chris Brown Made Girlfriend Karrueche Tran

Attractive samba dancers, the colorful parades and decorations are indeed the focus of visitors and revelers during every carnival. However, this year, the long list of celebrities in the VIP boxes is also regarded as a major attracting factor at the parades. At the Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade held on Feb. 20, 2012, celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Fergie added to the star power of the event. The Rio Carnival is regarded as a world famous festival held before Lent every year and considered the biggest carnival in the world with two million people per day on the streets. The Carnival first started in the year 1723 and since then has been attracting top celebrities for much of its 80-year-long existence. The carnival parade is filled with people and floats from various samba schools.The purpose of the carnival is for samba schools to compete with fellow rival schools, with this competition being the climax of the whole carnival festival. According to Associated Pr

PACIFIC COAST NEWS By Radar Staff Jennifer Lopez and her boytoy Casper Smart are in a party mood! The couple is in Rio de Janeiro for Carnival. The American Idol judge, 42, and her backup dancer, 24, are in Rio for several days, thanks to JLo being invited by Brahma beer to sit in the company's VIP box for the festivities. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez And Casper Smart In Rio For Carnival A Brahma beer ad featuring Lopez dancing the samba has been playing in Rio for weeks. On the day of the shoot, Jennifer arrived, went to makeup and then learned to samba in half an hour, the commercial's director Heitar Dhalias said. She has this Latin swing, and it was really easy for her to learn. PHOTOS: Jennifer Lopez And Casper Smart Have The Look Of Love In Miami RELATED STORIES: Jennifer Lopez On Her Kids Entering Showbiz, Theres Nothing I Can Do To Stop Them J.Lo & Marc Anthony Playing Nice (Sort Of) On Ellen Appearance Jennifer Lopez's Boytoy Plays Daddy With Her Twins On The Beac

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) As millions watch the sequin-clad samba dancers at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Carnival parade Sunday, at least a few eyes will turn toward the stars, or at least toward the VIP boxes hosting celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Fergie. The Carnival parade has been attracting top celebrities for much of its 80-year-long existence. Many are brought in by attention-hungry Brazilian advertisers hoping to share some of the glow of the world's biggest party. This year, beer company Brahma is promoting Lopez while hair care company Pantene is hosting Fergie. Neither will actually parade in the all-night-long event, but they're expected to watch and perhaps wave from the posh VIP seats at the Sambadrome as 13 samba schools pull out all the stops in a fierce, sweaty competition before tens of thousands live and many more watching on television. The numbers of top-tier