Jennifer Lopez played craps at a private table in the Ultra Lounge at Atlantic City's new Revel after her Sunday concert, with Enrique Iglesias, at Boardwalk Hall. J.Lo stayed in a Sky Suite at Revel and had an in-room massage preshow. No word on how she fared at the craps table, but A.C. has proved lucky in the past for the Lopez family. In 2004, her mother, Guadalupe, won $2.4 million on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at the Borgata. As we told you recently, Lopez and choreographer boyfriend Casper Smart spent about a week at the Ritz-Carlton here while rehearsing at the Liacouras Center for her tour. Services set for Butterball' Services have been set for longtime WDAS personality Joe "Butterball" Tamburro. A funeral Mass takes place at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul (18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway). Out and about Slayer guitarist Kerry King drank Jagermeister at McGillin's (1310 Drury) Thursday night and was very gracious to fan...

She told MTV: "Mommy. It's just the one thing you don't want to mess up. You can mess up in all other areas and get back up, but you don't want to mess up there. They're so precious to you, and they make everything better in my life. They make me feel better every single day. Definitely, it's the most important thing." Jennifer, 43 who is dating back-up dancer Casper Smart, 25 - also revealed that praise from her kids means more to her than from anyone else in the world. She explained: "You know, my daughter gets very excited [when I perform] and then my son says nothing. But then, like, we'll be in the car randomly, and yesterday he says to me, 'Mommy, you're a great singer.' And I was like, 'Thank you, baby.' No fanfare with it... just matter-of-factly, 'I think you're good.' And of course, that made my day."

Jennifer Lopez made headlines last week with remarks that her time spent judging singers on American Idol improved her own quality of performance. Curiously, Lopez made no mention of Idol at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City Sunday night, although she did in a previous NJ show at the Prudential Center on July 21 where she said she will miss it very much, but at the end of the day, this is what I do. This is where I belong out here with you." VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Debuts Music Video for 'Goin' In' Could it be that Lopez, who repeatedly coached contestants on the importance of the connection between a performer and his or her audience, is over it already? Maybe so, but in her live show, she seemed to take her own advice to heart. About an hour into her set, Lopez delivered a moving and touching interpretation of the soft-rock ballad, Until It Beats No More -- a song recorded for her 2011 CD, Love? At the time, Lopez said the song, about a love that never dies, express...

Who Should Be The Next Star Of The Bachelor? | Home | Exclusive MasterChef Blog: Monti Carlo Talks About Rodeo Night July 30, 2012 01:00 PM by Lisa Princ Mariah Carey recently signed on as the newest judge on American Idol , replacing Jennifer Lopez , who recently vacated her seat on the panel. Now, J LO has some advice for Idols newest addition. No, were not kidding. Read on to find out what Jennifer Lopez had to say to Mariah Carey! Jennifer Lopez departed from American Idol a few weeks ago, but that is not stopping her from dishing out advice, or sharing her opinion on the newest addition to the panel. In a recent interview with E! news , J LO revealed that she feels Mariah Carey will make a good judge because: Shes a musician for a long time she has a lot of experience. And its that experience you offer them at the end of the day, the contestants just want to get be! tter and grow through the process. Um, okay, too bad we didnt see Jennifer Lopez offer much of her experien...

Monday, 30 July 2012 17:48 Written by Yusra Mursaleen KARACHI: The most stylish member of spice girls Jennifer Lopez and the fashion designer Victoria Beckham has been spotted wearing the same brand as another. According to media sources the curve-hugging tangerine dress was from Beckhams own Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Sources added that Lopez paired the garment on American Idol in April when she was spotted saying that she wont be returning to the reality competition. She paired the outfit with hoop earrings, a cuff bracelet, and Lanvin ankle-strap sandals. Here, Beckham has the advantage because she designed the dress. She paired the garment on July 9 while celebrating birthday of Simon Fuller. She was sporting a ponytail, Zanotti heels and a handbag.

Jennifer Lopezs name was atop the bill Saturday at Verizon Center, but her derriere was the star of the show. Lopez spent much of her time on stage with her back to the audience. Shes not the first performer to do that. Van Morrison, for example, often turns away from the crowd, just to show hes an ass; Lopez turns away just to show off, well, you get the rest. Shortly after coming to the stage to Never Gonna Give Up, one of many super-produced, techno-driven dance numbers in the hour-long set, Lopez peeled off all sorts of furry accessories to reveal a sequined catsuit that left much of her backside uncovered. While flashbulbs popped, lasers shot behind her and fireworks blew up overhead, Lopez gyrated and jumped and in various and very athletic ways shook her moneymaker at the fans, who roared their approval. Lopez, who turned 43 last week, has had an amazing show business career. She went from a background dancer on the television series In Living Color to feature film star ( Selen...

Jennifer Lopez's friends threw her a surprise birthday party on Tuesday (24.07.12). The former 'American Idol' judge's pals including Mary J. Blige, her manager Benny Medina and boyfriend Casper Smart celebrated her turning 43 with a lavish bash on the yacht Utopia III, which is owned by Market America co-founders JR and Loren Ridinger. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "J.Lo got out of her car blindfolded and took it off when the guests yelled 'Happy Birthday' over the side of the yacht." Jennifer - who has four-year-old twins Max and Emme with former husband Marc Anthony - then boarded the yacht and after guests sang 'Happy Birthday', she blew out the candles on a cake in the shape of a giant teddy bear. She was then thrilled with a gift from Casper. Her 25-year-old lover presented her with a diamond necklace featuring a pink teddy bear, a reference to the term of endearment, "bear", that the couple use for one another. Aft...

WENN.com Singer Jennifer Lopez is said to quit American Idol so that she could put her boyfriend Casper Smart first. The 43-year-old made news after her decision to leave the judging panel of the popular reality TV singing show, after appearing in two seasons, and has been replaced by singer Mariah Carey. Lopezs decision was reportedly influenced by the fact that she was struggling to juggle her role on the show with raising her children, four-year-old twins Max and Emme as well as her demanding music career. Her boyfriend, and backing dancer Casper Smart is also thought to have strongly impacted her decision ''Jen always puts her men first and Casper is no exception," a source told Heat magazine. "They've been talking about marriage and babies and Jen wanted time to plan both with him. He's even been looking after the kids." The On the Floor singer was reportedly fed up of the fact that she was forced to eat late whenever she wanted dinner with Casper,...

On Monday (July 23), Mariah Carey was officially announced as a judge on the 12th season of "American Idol," joining her husband, "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon, on the small screen, albeit on a rival network. "As a singer, songwriter and producer, it's going to be fun and rewarding to help find new talent and give back with 'American Idol,'" Carey said in a press statement, before incidentally remembering that her new single, "Triumphant," comes out early next month. Three days before Carey was part of the Fox team, Jennifer Lopez, whom Carey effectively replaced on "Idol," performed her first U.S. date on a co-headlining tour with Enrique Iglesias at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. It was highly orchestrated and impressively theatrical: there was a boxing ring set up specifically for her chest-thumping new single "Goin' In," a medley of her (relatively) gritty singles like "Ain't ...

Jennifer Lopez has said that being a good mother is her top priority. The singer was asked which aspect of her life gives her the most enjoyment while speaking to MTV News . Startraks Photo/Rex Features Rex Features / HONORATO/AGENCIA ESTADO/SIPA/Rex Features "[Being a] mommy," she answered. "It's just the one thing you don't want to mess up You can mess up in all other areas and get back up, but you don't want to mess up there." Lopez added that her children are able to brighten her mood even in the worst of times. "They're so precious to you and they make everything better in my life," she explained. "They make me feel better every single day. Definitely, [motherhood is] the most important thing." The 'Goin' In' singer recently quit American Idol after two seasons at a judge, indicating that she wants to focus on more film work . Lopez is currently on a co-headlining summer tour with Enrique Iglesias. They play t...

Jennifer Lopez has stepped down from her position as American Idol judge and has since relinquished the title to Mariah Carey. When asked whether or not she thinks Carey will fare well in the judging chair, Lopez, who left to pursue other projects, told E! News , "I think so, yeah! Why not? Shes a musician for a long time she has a lot of experience. And its that experience you offer them at the end of the day, the contestants just want to get better and grow through the process. Giving some advice to the Grammy-winner, Lopez tells Carey "Just enjoy the journey. There is pressure as far as the live shows, but you know what? Just remember youre there at the end of the day to help those contestants grow and to get to the end and to get to that finale, Entertainmentwise reports. Lopez added, "And whenever I thought about that it always made my job a little less pressure-filled and a littler easier, because its not about you. It wasnt about me, it was about them. It was ab...

Sometimes, the best way to say anything is through bedazzled lips. Jennifer Lopez has debuted the music video for her new song, "Goin' In," and it's a colorful feast for the eyes, including unique eccentricies such as Lopez's pink bedazzled lips, exploding paint grenades and wolves. The dance song, which is on the soundtrack for "Step Up Revolution" - hitting theaters Friday - also features Lil Wayne and Flo Rida , who both make appearances in the video. The actress/singer, who just turned 43 two days ago, also spends a good amount of time in the video showing off her very-fit figure and dance moves. Lopez recently announced that she would not return as a judge on American Idol. The singer, who is launching a concert tour with Enrique Iglesias, cited her many projects and responsibilities, saying, "I honestly feel like the time has come for me to be doing the other things I do that I've kind of put on hold because I love Idol so much." Sh...

Jennifer Lopez debuted her latest music video, "Goin' In," during Wednesday night's (July 25) "MTV First: Jennifer Lopez" special. After the premiere, the star talked at length about the song and the colorful visual. The dance track is included on the "Step Up Revolution" soundtrack and features Lil Jon and Flo Rida, so we had to ask Lopez how she decided on her collaborators. "Why Flo Rida? You know, we thought about it and [it] was like, 'Who should we get? Should we get Big Sean or Flo Rida? All these names come up," Lopez revealed to MTV News' Sway Calloway. "I just think that the style of the song really fit [Flo Rida]. It was half-dance, but half kind of hard too, you know, and I just felt like he was the perfect one." The pop superstar and ex-"American Idol" judge currently touring the U.S. with Enrique Iglesias in support of her "best of" set Dance Again ... The Hits added that she actual...

Party like a pop star! That's exactly what Jennifer Lopez did for her 43rd birthday Tuesday night in a fete aboard a pal's yacht, planned by boyfriend Casper Smart and her manager Benny Medina . Following a romantic dinner at NYC hotspot Cipriani, Smart, 25, blindfolded his love of almost ten months and transported her to a pier on Manhattan's west side. PHOTOS: Jennifer's romantic history Jennifer Lopez and Casper SmartCredit: Splash News "She was so surprised! All of her close friends and family were there, and there were silver balloons and fresh flowers everywhere," one partygoer tells Us Weekly . The pair -- and their guests, including industry pals and Lopez's friend Mary J. Blige -- danced all night long to tunes spun by DJ Ani Quinn . "The cake was a teddy bear because her and Casper call each other 'Bear'!" another guest explains. In fact, to complement the ursine-shaped dessert, Casper "gave her a necklace with a tiny pi...

J.Lo had the best time ever at her birthday party! Happy birthday, Jennifer Lopez ! Despite all evidence to the contrary (i.e. her face, her abs, the way she looks HERE ) J.Lo turned 42 last night. To celebrate, the " Goin' In " singer threw on the most gorgeous red dress we've ever seen, grabbed her hot BF Casper Smart , and headed to a "super yacht" (yes, these exist) where a giant party was thrown in her honor. When you're a global superstar, OBVS this is where your parties take place. See more of Jennifer Lopez's birthday photos after the jump. Judging by the fact that she is literally hysterical with laughter, it's obvious that J.Lo had an AH-mazing time at her party. Rumor also has it that Jennifer and Casper danced the night away together and at one point, he even whipped out a necklace and gave it to her as a birthday gift. Honestly, I'd be hysterical with laughter too if my night turned out that perfect. And yes, just to clarify, yo...

July 25, 2012 05:59:00 GMT J.Lo fondly recalls her experiences on 'Amerian Idol', saying that her two-year stint on the show helped her grow as a performer. Photo credit: FayesVision/WENN recalls her time on "" and says that the show helped her grow as an artist. She recounts her experiences as a judge on the show in an interview with MTV News. "Whenever it's things like that, where you're working with other people, like the audience, or even another artist, like we did with the contestants on the show, you learn, you grow," she says of her two-year stay on the singing competition. She adds, "And whatever I'd tell them, it was funny, it was like telling myself." She remembers the tips and comments she gave the contestants such as "Don't forget, when you're onstage ... make you sure you connect and make sure it's about the feeling." She explains why those notes were so important, "We all get caught up, when we...

J. Lo & Casper Sexy Sexy Birthday Time TMZ TV Jennifer Lopez is having a very, very happy birthday ... that is if Casper Smart found something special during a XXX shopping trip. Hope they didn't ask for ID ... he's real young. Check out TMZ on TV -- click here to see your local listings!

Jennifer Lopez thinks Mary J. Blige would be "great" on American Idol. There were two free seats on the panel of the hit talent contest following the departure of Jennifer and Steven Tyler. While Mariah Carey has been confirmed as one of the replacements, Mary, Miley Cyrus and Adam Lambert have been suggested too. Jennifer thinks Mary would be the ideal mentor. "I heard all the names everyone else is talking about. I've heard Mary J. [Blige]. I think Mary J. would be great. "I would say yes Mary, you should do it because I know her personality and I know she loves music, and that's a big part of it - loving music and loving artists," she said when asked what she'd do if Mary called for advice. "And I would tell her the good things and the tough things about it. It will lock you down for a little while and you won't be able to do everything that you always do, but it's a great experience." Jennifer also discussed why she decided to ...

Jennifer Lopez may have bid adieu to "American Idol" , but she'll never forget her time on the show ... because if anything, those two seasons spent mentoring contestants also helped her evolve, both as a person and an artist. "Whenever it's things like that, where you're working with other people, like the audience, or even another artist, like we did with the contestants on the show, you learn, you grow," she told MTV News. "And whatever I'd tell them, it was funny, it was like telling myself. Like 'Don't forget, when you're onstage ... make you sure you connect and make sure it's about the feeling.' Because we all get caught up, when we're the ones standing there, and everybody's watching. But, it's about forgetting about that and conveying a feeling. And I always feel like whenever I was telling them this over the past two years of doing 'Idol,' that it was helping me grow as an artist as well."...

Jennifer Lopez has confirmed the premiere details for her new music video. The singer will debut the clip for new single 'Goin' In' in the US on MTV at 7.50pm ET on Wednesday, July 25. The music video premiere will be followed by a 30-minute-long interview with Lopez, where she talks about the new song, her American Idol departure and her first retrospective collection Dance Again... The Hits . 'Goin' In' will feature in forthcoming film Step Up Revolution and includes US rapper Flo Rida. The star recently confessed that she plans to return to acting after quitting her role on American Idol . "I do miss doing films. I feel like the last two years with American Idol , I've really, really focused on, you know, my music," Lopez explained. "It was all kind of very synergistic, it worked really well together." Jennifer Lopez is currently on the US leg of her world tour and will play Boston's TD Garden on July 25. She will then head to ...

The Associated Press Jennifer Lopez judged that spending time with family, business, more important than "Idol." J-Lo walked away from $20 million when she decided to move on Jennifer Lopez is telling friends her decision to leave "American Idol" after two seasons had nothing to do with money, other than the fact she walked away from a lot of it. Some reports indicated Lopez was leaving because she wasn't getting a $2 million raise after making more than $20 million last season. But a source close to Lopez tells People.com that the reason she was leaving the $20 million on the table was to focus more on her family, film career and her fashion business. Long live Queen: Brits rank group's song No. 1 The No. 1 song, at least according to the British, in the last 60 years came, not surprisingly, from a British band. But surprisingly, it wasn't the Beatles , who could do no better than No. 5, with "Hey Jude." Instead, Queen took the top spot wit...

Access Hollywood 2 hrs 51 mins ago When it came time for Jennifer Lopez to say "Lopez out" from " American Idol " the superstar said she trusted her "gut." "My gut was telling me that it was time to go and get back to the things that I do... I'm a performer, I'm a actress, I'm an entrepreneur, those are the things that I do and to sit and judge for two years was an amazing experience for me, but that's not what I do. So, it was time to move on," Jennifer told Access Hollywood backstage at her concert with Enrique Iglesias this weekend at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey . PLAY IT NOW: Phillip Phillips Health Update: How Is He Feeling After Undergoing Surgery To Remove Kidney Stones? "As painful as it was, because I really fell in love with everybody on the show, I really did... everybody behind the scenes to the guys, Steven and Randy and Ryan... everybody was so great to me, but it's time to move on. Somet...

By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:42 EST, 22 July 2012 | UPDATED: 20:16 EST, 22 July 2012 Last night she took to the stage for another stunning turn as part of her tour with Enrique Iglesias. But earlier in the day, Jennifer Lopez was spotted enjoying some downtime with her 24-year-old boyfriend Casper Smart as they ventured out of lunch - rounding off their outing with a tasty chocolate ice cream cone. The 42-year-old singer looked lovely in a pair of white hot pants teamed with a form-fitting black top. Scroll down for video... The happy couple: Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart headed out for lunch in New Jersey yesterday, hours before she took to the stage as part of her U.S. tour with Enrique Iglesias Sharing the goods: The couple went to an ice cream truck and bought a tasty chocolate ice cream cone The former American Idol judge piled her hair on top of her head in a bun, and completed her look with ! large sh ades and sandals. J-Lo and Casper spent the afternoo...

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