J.Lo & Marc Anthony Dance Around Divorce in Upcoming Reality Show

Hands up: Who became a lot more excited about "¡Q'Viva! The Chosen"--the upcoming Latin American talent-search show helmed by Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller--once it was revealed that the show would go on despite J.Lo and Marc's divorce? I had previously figured that, since I didn't find J.Lo's softball critiques or Marc's detailed in-ear-monitor tutorials on "Idol" all that fascinating this year, I had no need to tune in to their own reality venture. But I sure as heck plan to set my DVR now, especially now that I've seen the latest trailer.

The Lopez-Anthonys decided to end their seven-year marriage back in July, but shortly thereafter confirmed to Deadline.com via a rep for Fuller's XIX Entertainment that "they're both committed to '¡Q'Viva!'" (if not to each other). The forthcoming series will depict the ex-power couple conducting an international talent search in 21 countries across Latin America with superstar choreographer Jamie King. No word yet on whether it will also depict the meltdown of their marriage, but the two have filmed scenes together since their split. The new trailer above in fact features footage of their recent joint trip to Puerto Rico, including a scene depicting J.Lo dancing with some of the show's contestants while Marc watches from the sidelines. It's a big contrast to that notorious "Idol" finale performance back in May, when Jennifer sexily danced with Marc.

I am sure many viewers, myself included, will be closely scrutinizing any pre-separation footage, already in the can, for signs that Marc and Jennifer's reunion was in trouble. And we'll probably all be watching the post-divorce footage for any "War Of The Roses"-style battles or cameos by Jennifer's new much-younger boyfriend, Caspar Smart. Interestingly, Deadline.com reported earlier this year that the drama surrounding J.Lo and Marc's breakup was to likely help line up distributors for the show, which didn't have a confirmed network at the time. I'm sure it will help line up advertisers and viewers, too. I bet TV conspiracy theorists have already assumed the separation announcement was just a publicity stunt for the show, even. I'm sure it's not...but if it was, it'd be genius.

"¡Q'Viva!" premieres January 28 on the Spanish-language station Univision, just 10 days after the Season 11 "American Idol" premiere; the show's English-language station will be announced in January. Are you more likely to watch "¡Q'Viva! The Chosen" more than you were before?

SOURCE Lyndsey Parker

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Marc Anthony setting his sights on hot Mexican model

Rumors come and go, and although it's only been a few weeks since there was talk of a possible connection between Marc Anthony and Mexican singer-actress Sandra Echevarria, now that Jennifer Lopez's ex was on tour in Mexico, it turns out that it's not Echevarria whose caught his eye, but another young Mexican that could be making the singer think twice about love, or at least lust.

Now that reports have surfaced that Jennifer Lopez is dating 24-year-old dancer Casper Smart, Marc appears to have his sights on another Mexican, 28-year-old Adriana Ontiveros, according to Mexican magazine Quien.





The sexy -- and busty -- Guadalajaran model presumably met Anthony through mutual friend and singer Alejandro Fernandez, with whom she collaborated on the music video for Fernandez's song 'Se Me Va La Voz' (I Lose My Voice).

Recent reports say Marc Anthony and J Lo. hooked up this past weekend in Puerto Rico, while the former couple were scouting for talent for their new reality show, 'Q'Viva! The Chosen.' AOL Latino will keep you posted on any developments.

Source:  Rafael Abreu

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Rumor Alert: Jennifer Lopez Has a New Man

The first Jennifer Lopez dating rumors after her split from Marc Anthony suggested she'd cozied up with dreamy actor Bradley Cooper, but turns out they're just friends. Now, insiders say she's been dating dancer Casper Smart for a few weeks. He's "popular with the ladies because he goes shirtless," says a source (via Us magazine).

Smart has had dancing roles in flicks such as Honey 2 and Step Up 3D and most recently was one of the judge's dancers on American Idol. Smart tweeted Friday: "In San Fran about his the stage with JLO! [With] JLO and the dope JLO dancers. LEGGO!"

So, we know they at least know each other, but, of course, there's no confirmation that they're actually dating. You might be able to count the fact that they were spotted out together in NYC earlier this month as semi-legitimate evidence...

We're hesitant to call this a budding relationship, and even sources say there's "nothing serious" between the two, but we are glad to hear the star is getting back out there in the dating game. We're just hoping she doesn't go off any marry him right away like she did with the last backup dancer. J.Lo and Cris Judd dated for just a few months before getting hitched in September 2001. They divorced the following June.

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2011 Latin Grammy Awards: The Show, The Winners

Putting together another lively ceremony, the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday night (November 10).

Once again capturing the prize of Album of the Year for ”Entren Los Que Quieran” was Calle 13, who took home a show-topping nine trophies while Shakira was named Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy.

The Colombian beauty also won the Best Female Pop Album award for her “Sale El Sol" while performing a a trio of songs including “Antes de las Seis,” “Devoción” and “Loca”.

The Latin Grammys also featured a performance of "Rain Over Me" by Pitbull, who was joined onstage by fellow singer Marc Anthony, as well as a rendition of "Solamente tú" by Demi Lovato and Pablo Alborán.

With appearances by celebrity presenters such as Sofia Vergara, Zoe Saldana and Adrienne Bailon, Lifetime Achievement Awards were bestowed upon Joe Arroyo, Gal Costa, José Feliciano, Alex Lora, Les Luthiers, Rubén Rada and Linda Ronstadt.

The complete list of winners from the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards is as follows:

Record of the Year:
”Tan Solo Tu” by Franco De Vita con Alejandra Guzman
WINNER: ”Lationamerica” by Calle 13
”Gritar” by Luis Fonsi
”Golpes En El Corazon” by Los tigres Del Norte featuring Paulina Rubio
”Lo Mejor De Mi Vida eres Tu” by Ricky Martin featuring Natalia Jimenez

Song of the Year:
”A Donde Vamos A Parar” written by Marco Antonio Solis
WINNER: ”Lationamerica” written by Rafa Arcaute and Calle 13
”Que El Soneto Nos Tome Por Sorpresa” from the soundtrack “Lope” written by Jorge Drexler
”Solamente Tu” written by Pablo Alboran
”Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu” written by Eric Bazilian, Claudia Brant, Andreas Carlsson, Desmond Child, and Ricky Martin

Best New Artist:
Pablo Alboran
WINNER: Max Capote
Paula Femandes
Il Volo
Sie7e

Album of the Year:
”Alex, Jorge Y Lena” by Alex, Jorge, y Lena
WINNER: ”Entren Los Que Quieran” by Calle 13
”En Primera Fila” by Franco De Vita
”Euphoria” by Enrique Iglesias
”Sale El Sol” by Shakira

Best Female Pop Vocal Album:
”Manuscrito” by Claudia Brant
”Seduccion” by Myriam Hernandez
”Guerra Fria” by Malu
”Acordes De Mi Diario” by Merche
WINNER: ”Sale El Sol” by Shakira

Best Male Pop Vocal Album:
”Pablo Alboran” by Pablo Alboran
”Bien Acompanado” by Reyli Barba
”Viva El Principe” by Cristian Castro
WINNER: ”En Primera Fila” by Franco De Vita
”En Total Plenitud” by Marco Antonio Solis

Best Pop Vocal Album by a Duo or Group:
WINNER: ”Alex, Jorge Y Lena” by Alex, Jorge, y Lena
”Sueno Electro I” by Belanova
”Edicion en Espanol” by Il Volo
”Al Fin Te Encontre” by Rio Roma
”Siam” by Siam

Best Urban Music Album:
WINNER: ”Entren Los Que Quieran” by Calle 13
”Don Omar Presents Meet the Orphans” by Don Omar
”Armando” by Pitbull
”Drama Queen” by Ivy Queen
”Los Vaqueros: El Regreso” by Wisin y Yandel

Best Urban Song:
WINNER: ”Baile De Los Pobres” written by Rafa Arcaute and Calle 13
”Bon Bon” written by Renato Carosone, Mathew Handley, Duncan Maclennas, Pitbull, Nicola Salemo, and Andre Stanley
”Danza Kuduro” written by Don Omar and Lucenzo
”Estoy Enamorado” written by Wisin and Yandel
”Ven Conmigo” written by Daddy Yankee and Prince Royce

Best Rock Album:
WINNER: "Mienteme – Prometeme” by Don Tetto
”Remando” by Saul Hernandez
”¿Y Ahora Que Hacemos?” by Jarabedepalo
”Nuestra” by La Vida Boheme
”Drama Y Luz” by Mana
”Por Lo Menos Hoy” by No Te Va Gustar

Best Rock Song:
”Acido” written by marcelo Corvalan, Herman Terry Langer, and Andres Vilanova
”Chau” written Emilano Brancciari
WINNER: ”Labios Rotos” written by Leon Larregui and Zoe
”Poder” written by Gustavo Napoli
”Radio Capital” written by La Vida Boheme

Best Alternative Music Album:
”Corazon Bombea/Vivo” by Doctor Krapula
”Forever Together” by Fidel
”Mientras Tu Dormias” by Carla Mirrison
”Soundtrack” by Mr. Pauer
WINNER: ”Musica De Fondo: MTV Unplugged” by Zoe

Best Alternative Song:
WINNER: ”Calma Pueblo” written by Rafa Arcaute and Calle 13
”Salgamos De Aqui” written by Pascual Reyes
”Somos” written by Doctor Krapula
”Te Robaste Mi Corzaon” written by DJ Blass and Fidel
”Tengo Tu Love” written by Sie7e

Best Salsa Album:
”Original” by Jose Alberto El Canario
WINNER: ”Todos Vuelven Live” by Ruben Blades y Seis Del Solar
”Homenaje A Los Rumberos” by Edwin Bonilla
“Viva La Tradicion” by the Spanish Harlem Orchestra
”Salsa: Un Homenaje A El Gran Combo” by Varios Artistas

Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album:
WINNER: ”Tesoros” by Juan Carlos coronel
”Cantinero” by Silvestre Dangond and Juancho De La Espriella
”Corazon De Miel” by El Binomio De Oro
”Tu Numero Uno” by Peter manjarres y Sergio Luis Rodriguez
”De Otra Manera” by Felipe Pelaez
”Dando Lidia” by Ivan Villazon and Ivan Zuleta

Best Contemporary Tropical Album:
”Obligame” by Hector Acosta
”Monchy & Nathalia” by Monchy and Nathalia
”Bachata Stereo” by Daniel Santacruz
WINNER: ”Invencible” by Tito El Bambino
”Mezcla Soy” by Paula Zuleta

Best Traditional Tropical Album:
”Toda Una Vida” by Albita
”El Son De Altura” by Adalberto Alvarez
WINNER: ”The Last Mambo” by Cachao
”Con La Fuerza De un Tren” by Esencia
”Oye Mi Son Santiaguero” by Septeto Santiaguero

Best Tropical Song:
”Bailando Por Ahi” written by Juan Magan
”La Negra” written by Alex Bandana, Gloria Estrada, and La Marisoul
”Me Cambiaron Las Preguntas” written by Rafi Monclova and Gilberto Santa Rosa
”Me Duele La Cabeza” written by Yoel Henriquez
WINNER: ”Vamo A Portarnos Mal” written by Calle 13

Best Singer-Songwriter Album:
”Poquita Ropa” by Ricardo Arjona
”Diminuto” by Carlinhos Brown
”Tener En Cuenta” by Alberto Cortez
”Sesiones Intimas” by Amaury Gutierrez
WINNER: ”Dias Nuevos” by Gian Marco

Best Ranchero Album:
”Bicentenario 1810/1910/2010” by Pepe Aguilar
WINNER: ”El Hombre Que Mas Te Amo” by Vicente Fernadez
”Canta Un Homenafe A Juan Gabriel” by Lucia Mendez
”Eres Un Farsante” by Paquita La Del Barrio
”Huevos Rancheros” by Joan Sebastian

Best Banda Album:
”A Toda Madre” by Banda Los Recoditos
”20 Anos De Exitos En Vivo” by Banda Machos
”Estare Mejor” by El Guero y Su Banda Centenario
WINNER: ”Todo Depende De Ti” by La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho
”Del rancho Para El Mundo” by Espinoza Paz
”La Gran Senora En Vivo” by Jenni Rivera

Best Tejano Album:
”El No. 7” by Chente Barrera
WINNER: ”Recuerdos” by Little Joe and La Familia
”In the Picket” by Joe Posada
”Camaleon” by Sunny Sauceda y Todo Eso
”Cookin” by the Tortilla Factory”

Best Norteño Album:
”Intocable 2011” by Intocable
”Soy Mexicano” by Los Huracanes Del Norte
”Pura Calidad” by Los Reyes Del Arranque
WINNER: ”Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends MTV Unpligged” by Los Tigres Del Norte
”El Arbol” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana
”Desde La Cantina, Volumen II” by Pesado

Best Regional Mexican Song:
”A Donde Vamos A Parar?” written by Marco Antonio Solis
”El Jefe De La Sierra” written by Mario Quintero Lara
”El Padrino” written by Joan Sebastian
”Huevos Rancheros” written by Joan Sebastian
WINNER: ”Tu Me Vuelves Loco” written by Marco Antonio Solis

Best Instrumental Album:
WINNER: ”Forever” by Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, and Lenny White
”Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody” by Al Di Meola
”Piazzolla Plays Piazzolla” by Escalandrum
”Sin Tiempo” by Luis Salinas
”Calma” by Omar Sosa

Best Folk Album:
”40 Anos De Clasicos Afro Peruanos” by Eva Ayllon y Peru Negro
”Musica Tradicional Peruana Homenaje A Arturo Zambo Cavero Y Oscar Aviles” by Jorge Pardo
”Vivo En Arequito” by Soledad Pastorutti
”Mas Que Enamorao” by Santoral
WINNER: ”Deja La Vida Volar – En Gira” by Mercedes Sosa

Best Tango Album:
WINNER: ”Cigala & Tango” by Diego El Cigala
”raras Partituras 6” by Leopoldo Federico and El Arranque
”En Vivo – Homenaje A Catulo Castillo & Anibal Troilo” by Orquesta Del Tango De La Ciudad De Buenos Aires and Susana Rinaldi
”30 Anos” by Orquesta Del Tango De La Ciudad De Buenos Aires
”Vos Y Yo” by Susana Rinaldi and Leopoldo Federico

Best Flamenco Album:
”Las Pequenas Cosas” by Josemi Carmona
”Piano Iberico” by Chano Dominguez
”10 Anos – Corriente Vital” by Ojos De Brujo
WINNER: ”La Orilla De Mi Pelo” by Nina Pastori
”15 Anos” by Pastora Soler

Best Latin Jazz Album:
”Clazz: Continental Latin Jazz, Live at Barcelona, Teatre Paralles 2011” by Paquito D’Rivera and Pepe Rivero
WINNER: ”Panamericana Suite” by Paquito D”Rivera
”Tito Puente Masterworks Live!!!” by Bobby Sanabria and the Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
”New York is Now!/Viva El Sonido Cubano” by Chuchito Valdes
”Pure Imagination” byDave Valentin

Best Spanish Language Christian Album:
”Alegrense!” by Moises Angulo
”Transformados” by Marco Barrientos
WINNER: ”Lenguaje De Amor” by Alex Campos
”Reset” by Funky
”Cuan Gran Amor” by Ingrid Rosario
”Viaje A Las Estrellas” by Tercer Cielo

Best Portugese Language Christian Album:
WINNER: ”Extraordinario Amor De Deus” by Aline Barros
”Em Santidade” by Ministerio Adoracao E Vida”
”Horizonte Vivo Distante” by Rosa De Saron
”Uma Historia Em Canoes” by Varios Artistas
”Quando Deus Se Calou” by Pe

Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album:
”Arnaldo Antunes Ao Vivo La Em Casa” by Arnaldo Antunes
”Bicicletas, Bolos E Outras Alegrias” by Vanessa Da Mata
WINNER: ”Quinze” by Jota Quest
”Multishow Ao Vivo Paralamas Brasil Afora” by Os Paralamas Do Sucesso
”Multishow Ao Vivo Ivete Sangalo no Madison Square Garden” by Ivete Sangalo
”Seu Jorge I Almaz” by Seu Forge e Almaz

Best Brazilian Rock Album:
”Revanche” by Fresno
”Haih or Amortecedor…” by Mutantes
”A Trupe Delirante No Circo Voador” by Pitty
”Rachando Concreto Ao Vivo Em Brasilia” by Plebe Rude
WINNER: ”Zii E Zie – Ao Vivo” by Caetano Veloso

Best Samba/Pagode Album:
”Filosofia De Vida” by martinho Da Vila
WINNER: ”Exaltasamba 25 Anos – Ao Vivo” by Exaltasamba
”Nossa Verdade” by Fundo De Quintal
”Sou Eu – Ao Vivo” by Diogo Nogueira
”Vida Da Minha Vida” by Zeca Pagodinho

Best Musica Popular Brasileira Album:
WINNER: ”Aria” by Djavan
”E A Gente Sonhando” by Milton Nascimento
”Alma Lirica Brasileira” by Monica Salmaso
”Multishow Ao Vivo Caetano E Maria Gadu” by Caetano Veloso e Maria Gadu
”Yeahwon” by Yeahwon

Best Sertanja Music Album:
WINNER: ”Joao Bosco & Vinicius” by Joao Bosco and Vinicius
”Paula Fernandes Ao Vivo” by Paula Fernandes
”Alucinacao” by Leonardo
”Sorrir Faz A Vida Valer” by Roberta Miranda
”Ao Vivo” by Michel Telo

Best Native Brazilian Roots Album:
”Salve Sao Fransisco” by Geraldo Azevedo
”Fe Na Festa Ao Vivo” by Gilberto Gil
”Capoeira De Besauro” by Paulo Cesar Pinheiro
”Marco Zero Ao Vivo” by Elba Ramalho
WINNER: ”Sinfonia & Batuques” by Nana Vasconcelos

Best Portuguese Language Brazilian Song:
”Acelera Ae (Niote Do Bem” written by Gigi, Dan Kambaiah, Fabinho O’Brian, and Magno Sant’Anna
WINNER: ”De Repente (Versao Estudio)” written by Nando Reis and Samuel Rosa
”Equilibrio” written by Na Ozzetti and Luiz Tatit
”Mais Perfumado” written by Adriana Calcanhotto
”What About the Heart (Bate Bate)” written by Eliane Elias

Best Latin Children’s Album:
”un Mundo De Navidad” by Claraluna
WINNER: ”Musica De Brinquedo” by Pato Fu
”Sinfonia Inconclusa En L’A Mar”by Piero
”Reir Y Cantar” by Omara portuondo
”Henry El Comioncito Verde” by Jessyca Sarango
”La Casa De Playhouse Disney” by topa y Muni
”Cantando Aprendo A Hablar: Vamos A Jugar” by Varios Artistas

Best Classical Album:
”Adios A Cuba” by Adonis Gonzalez
WINNER: ”Brazilian Guitar Quartet Plays Villa-Lobos” by the Brazilian Guitar Quartet
”Chopin” by Clara Sverner
”Concertino Para Percussao E Concerto Para Violao” by Francis Hime and Nelson Ayres
”Jose Serebrier: Sifonia No. 1” by Jose Serebrier
”Tarrega!” by Manuel Barrueco
”Villa-Lobos trio Play: Heitor Villa-Lobos, Astor Piazzolla & Lucio Bruno-Videla” by the Villa-Lobos Trio

Best Classical Contemporary Composition:
”Le Repas Du Serpent” composed by Javier Alvarez
”Mixtura” composed by Orlando Jacinto Garcia
WINNER: ”Panamericana Suite” composed by Paquito D’rivera
”Romerias” composed by Lalo Schifrin
”Umas Coisas Do Coracal (I-Agitado)” composed by Sergio Roberto De Oliveira

Best Recording Package:
WINNER: ”Chico & Rita” art by Javier Mariscal
”El Corazon Y El Sombrero” art by Natalia Ayala, Carlos Dussan Gomez, and Juliana Jaramillo
”El Paso Trascendental Del vodevil A La Astracanada – Antologia De Canciones De Ayer Y De Hoy” art by Juan Gatti
”Fiesta Inkaterra” art by Allan Castaneda and Sandra Masias
”Solo Un Momento” art by Alejandro Ros

Best Engineered Album:
”Dias Nuevos” engineered by Rafo Arbulu, Carlos Castro, Humberto Gatica, Guillermo “Memo” Gil, Allan Leschhorn, Cristian Robles, Andres Saavedra, and Rodolfo Vazquez
”Diminuto” engineered by Valter costa, Beto Neves, Flavio Sena, Ale Siqueira, Flavio Souza, and William Jr.
WINNER: ”Drama Y Luz” engineered by Benny Faccone and thom Russo
”Homenaje A Los Rumberos” engineered by Ricky Campanelli and Juan Cristobal Losada
”Manuscrito” engineered by Moogie Canazio and Brad Haenel

Producer of the Year:
WINNER: Rafael Arcaute and Calle 13
Aureo Baqueiro
Desmond Child
Isidro Infante
Gustavo Santaolalla

Best Short Form Music Video:
”Amiga” by Alexander Acha
WINNER: ”Calma Pueblo” by Calle 13
”Tan Solo Tu” by Franco De Vita con Alejandra Guzman
”Lluvia Al Corazon” by Mana
”Lo Mejor De Mi Vida Eres Tu” by Ricky Martin
”Loca” by Shakira

Best Long Form Music Video:
”Entre Amigos 2 En Vivo” by Huascar Barradas
”Todos vuelven Live DVD Vol. 1 y Vol. 2” by Ruben Blades y Seis Del Solar
WINNER: ”En Primera Fila” by Franco De Vita
”Drama Y Luz” by Mana
”Canciones Para Un Paraiso – En Vivo” by Alejandro Sanz
”Musica De Fondo: MTV Unplugged” by Zoe






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Jennifer Lopez in Tears On Stage

Jennifer Lopez became overwrought with emotion while singing about her past relationships during a performance in New Jersey over the weekend.

The 42-year-old, who recently split from her husband Marc Anthony, broke down in tears during a rendition of her hit song, Until It Beats No More.

"I'm going to sing you the last song I wrote about love," Lopez told the sell-out audience at Mohegan Sun casino in Montville on Saturday night. "A lot has changed since then."

As she sang, male dancers resembling her exes Cris Judd, Ben Affleck and Sean "Diddy" Combs, came on-stage and performed with a lookalike of Lopez.

A couple then came on and re-enacted the dance Lopez and Anthony performed on American Idol last May, just weeks before they announced their separation.

At the end of the song, Lopez told the audience, "I took a trip down memory lane" and held up a photo of her three-year-old twins Max and Emme, saying, "There's love, and then there's love."

She then began to sob on-stage, but reportedly held it together enough to perform a few last songs.

Lopez's seven-year marriage to Anthony (above, second photo) ended last July. She has since been linked to actor Bradley Cooper.

Source: Stylist uk

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Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony’s New Show to Air on Univision, Televisa

Their marriage maybe long over, but Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s ¡Q’VIVA The Chosen talent competition is moving forward after Univision and Televisa confirm they are among the multiple networks on board to broadcast the reality show.

XIX Entertainment announced on Wednesday that “Univision in the U.S., Televisa in Mexico, and Caracol TV in Colombia,” are the first three confirmed network homes, out of 21, where ¡Q’VIVA! The Chosen will be shown. The other networks will be announced at a later date.

Lopez and Marc Anthony called it quits July of this year after seven years of marriage. The superstar celebs share 3-year-old twins Max and Emme.

Nevertheless, the show must go on.

Simon Fuller, who along with Lopez and Marc Anthony is producing the show, said in a statement that ¡Q’VIVA! The Chosen is a “growing importance of Latin culture.”

“¡Q’VIVA! The Chosen will be a spectacular showcase of Latin music and performance arts,” Fuller said.

The show is slated to air in 21 countries through Latin America in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Lopez, Marc Anthony and veteran choreographer Jaime King are scheduled to begin production for the series this month up until January of 2012.

“Very soon the world’s heart will beat to the tune of Latin rhythms and we’re looking forward to experiencing history in the making,” Lopez said in a statement. “It is with great pride that we embark on this amazing and very personal mission to discover and celebrate the most captivating talent the world has ever seen.”

Marc Anthony, who earlier this week twitted multiple photos of himself in Mexico auditioning ¡Q’VIVA! The Chosen prospects, said he is “thrilled” to “open doors for the next generation of Latin superstars” and to have “the beauty of Latin music, artistry, and dance” seen by a mass audience.

Source Alexandra Gratereaux

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Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony Increase Sales At Kohl's

We are glad Kohl's understands our market power! Today the department mega store announced that they have experienced a key revenue increase of 4.1 percent due to its new Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony clothing lines, which launched in the beginning of September. During the past five weeks ending on October 1st, the total revenue of the franchise totaled $1.63 billion.

We were wondering how the estranged couple would handle their new lines and perhaps the separation has something to do with its positive feedback. Jennifer and Marc have been handling the development and marketing campaigns separately, which also appears to be working in their favor.

In regards to their line, Marc told Life & Style:

    "I always had Jennifer as a sounding board and vice versa. I'm really happy about her line; I saw all the work that she put into it."

Her creativity is definitely a money maker!

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Report: Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper Go on a Date

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have yet to officially divorce, but that doesn't mean this hot mama isn't moving on yet. TMZ reports she's back in the dating game, with none other than Hollywood heartthrob Bradley Cooper.

Apparently the two enjoyed a "romantic" dinner date at Per Se in NYC last night. Sources say they dined alone and looked pretty cozy.

Now, of course, these two could just be friends. They could be working on a movie together. They could be launching a fashion line. The possibilities are endless. But, it's much more fun to imagine they're beautiful people falling in love, right?

Well, before anyone thinks J.Lo and B. Coop are the next A-list item, know that the charming actor has been linked to more than a few stars this summer. He supposedly wooed Olivia Wilde just weeks ago. Before that, he was linked to a hot brunette named Stacey. And, before settling down with Renee Zellweger for two years, he romanced Jennifer Aniston, Denise Richards, and other Hollywood beauties.

As for Ms. Lopez, she's more of a long-term relationship/marriage kind of gal. She dated P. Diddy for years, married Chris Judd, was engaged to Ben Affleck, and finally married Marc Anthony in 2004. Maybe she wouldn't be into Cooper's serial dater ways. Or maybe it's just the change she's looking for. Stay tuned.

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Salsa lovers look forward to 'voice from the mountain'

St. Paul, Minn. — Salsa singer Marc Anthony takes the stage tonight at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, a show that is a must-see for Latin music fans. It's also a big deal for Minnesota's growing Latino community.

Many people may only know Anthony for his acting and ill-fated marriage to actress Jennifer Lopez. But in the Spanish-speaking world the Puerto Rican singer is an international superstar who has sold 11 million albums.

Anthony became a phenomenon in the 1980s, first in dance music and then in salsa. He built a following with his booming voice, dramatic delivery and urban style — especially in New York's Spanish Harlem, where he was born.

The singer's music captivated young Latinos across the country, including local hip-hop artist Maria Isa. His records helped bridge the gap between the more traditional music her Puerto Rican parents enjoyed and the hip-hop and rap she listened to, such as hardcore groups like the Wu-Tang Clan.

"You know Marc Anthony would be blasting at the same time Wu Tang was blasting, so you had that vibe. That was something you could listen to in your home, without your parents saying, 'Mira quitame esa musica (Take off that music, we want to hear our stuff).' " "So he allowed our generation to keep the soul."

Isa's favorite Marc Anthony song is "Nadie Como Ella," or "No One Like Her."

"He's just talking about respecting his women as far as like, not just trying to holler at her but pouring his heart out, saying "I need to be with you," she said.

" 'Nadie Como Ella,' when I first heard him sing that I think I was twelve years old, just being like at the concert like oh my God, he's so powerful and he's got that gripping voice, Isa said. "That's a power, that's a blessing and that was passed down.

"That's 'montaña,' we call it 'la voz de la montaña,' 'the voice from the mountain.' "

Isa was at the last two Marc Anthony concerts at the Orpheum and Target Center.

"I only see this as a representation as saying things are getting better because we can go and see salsa at the State Fair, where 30 years ago you were only going to be able to maybe hear some funk and call it diversity."

Isa and other salsa lovers will be there tonight - dancing to a tropical beat.

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Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, Marriage to Marc Anthony: Tiring!

It may not have been evident based on her energetic, steamy performance on the season 10 finale of American Idol, but Jennifer Lopez now admits:

She was exhausted, personally and professionally, this spring.

"I got a little bit tired at the end with everything going on in my life at the time," J. Lo told reporters in Savannah, Georgia yesterday.

The singer was on hand to address season 11 of Idol and confirm that she, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler would all be returning to the judges' table.

Referring to the gig as "one of the best things I've ever been involved with" Lopez said she did need a bit of time to settle her divorce from Marc Anthony and psych herself up to return but then "I was like, 'Okay, I'm gonna do it again.'"

Millions of viewers are very happy she arrived at that decision.

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Marc Anthony Is ‘Begging’ Jennifer Lopez To Take Him Back! Will She Do It?

Marc Anthony was reportedly controlling over Jennifer Lopez and jealous of her career, but now he wants her back in his life! He’s even trying to draw out the divorce!

Jennifer Lopez recently revealed that Marc Anthony wasn’t treating her right and said she loved herself enough to walk away from the situation. Multiple reports claim Marc was controlling and possessive over Jennifer, as well as being jealous of her career which re-launched with American Idol. Now, he seems to regret his actions and he’s reportedly begging for her to get back together!“[Marc's] mood shifts from blaming her to begging her to take him back to telling her she is destroying his life,” a source close to Jennifer revealed to Us Weekly.

And apparently, that’s not all. Marc is trying to draw the divorce out as long as possible so that he has more time to convince J. Lo it’s a bad idea! “He’s being difficult on every little point…He wants to prolong things so she reconsiders,” the insider said.

But, at least for now, Jennifer isn’t budging. Her friend tells Us she is “happy” and “surrounded by love” although she’s found it upsetting to deal with Marc and his mood swings.

If Jennifer is done with the marriage Marc should just let go, don’t you agree? Or should she try to make it work?

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Jennifer Lopez Speaks About Marc Anthony Split

That didn’t take long!

For the first time, Jennifer Lopez opens up to Vanity Fair about her failed marriage to Marc Anthony. The divorce was announced pretty recently, so the timing seems very convenient for the pop singer.

According to Lopez, she tried her best to keep her relationship from falling apart, but soon realized that it was so over.

“That was my biggest dream, and I really worked hard at it,” says Lopez. “We both did. Sometimes it doesn’t work-and that’s sad. But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love. It’s still my biggest dream. I am positive-determined to move forward with my life, bring up my babies, and do the best job I can as a mother, entertainer, and person. I now look forward to new challenges. I feel strong.”

Despite the breakup, Lopez claims that she holds no grudges against Anthony. “I will always respect Marc as a singer and performer,” she explains. “We actually work great together, and he was always very supportive. Together we could make magic-and we did. He will always be in our lives. He will always hold a special place in my heart as the father of my children.”

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Newly-Single Jennifer Lopez's Park Playdate with the Twins

She’s in the middle of a divorce with Marc Anthony, and Jennifer Lopez is determined to make sure her twins Max and Emme are well taken care of.

The “On the Floor” songstress was spotted taking her kiddos to a local park yesterday (July 31) in Atlanta, Georgia

J. Lo carried her adorable boy and girl around the playground as they romped around on the jungle gym and sat on the swing set. Lopez is in Atlanta working on her new film “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.”

And according to an inside source, Jennifer is relieved that her marriage is over. "She's just so glad to be free. She's really feeling on top of the world.”

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Jennifer Lopez's Next Beau? William Levy Leads P. Diddy, Charlie Sheen on Online Betting Site

William Levy? P. Diddy? Even Charlie Sheen? Those are the celebrities you can put money on when it comes to a very special wager:

Who will win J.Lo's heart?

Irish online betting site Paddy Power has created a novelty bet called "J.Lo's next boyfriend," where amateur cupids can bet on who they think will be Jennifer López's next beau after her shocking divorce from Marc Anthony.

Novela heartthrob William Levy – no surprise here! – leads the pack at 8/11 odds after rumors heated up about a possible relationship between him and the Puerto Rican star.

Levy broke his silence about his relationship with López but that hasn't stopped the story from spreading after their steamy video shoot in Mexico for her song, "I'm Into You."

Next up, bookies have J.Lo's ex-boyfriend Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at 11/4 odds to get her back. The odds may have something to do with recent reports that López and Diddy had dinner together in New York.

The site says that the bet "applies to the first romantic relationship officially confirmed by a spokesperson for Jennifer Lopez by end 2012 following her split from her husband."

Actor Bradley Cooper (12-1), Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.am (16-1) and Ryan Reynolds (20-1) round out the top five of bachelors López might be inclined to pick from.

Other notables are Pitbull (25-1), who was featured in her video for "On the Floor," Simon Cowell (33-1), who left American Idol and created an opening for López, and the wacky Charlie Sheen, who recently snagged a sitcom deal with TBS and is a dark horse for her hand at 200-1 odds.

Paddy Power spokesperson Sharon McHugh talked to BettingPro, a betting site, about the novelty bet.

"I think everyone was shocked to hear of J-Lo's marriage breakdown but we're sure she won't be long getting her famous booty in gear and finding a new love," McHugh said. "She always bounces back!"

But that doesn't mean that all hope is lost for her soon-to-be ex-husband.

The site declares, "Bets void if she reunites with Marc Anthony."


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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Battling Over $250 Million Fortune?

The gloves are off in the Jennifer Lopez, 42,  and Marc Anthony, 42, divorce.  Apparently the two are ready to do battle over the $250 million dollar fortune she has.  When Jennifer and Marc married in 2004 they signed no prenuptial agreements because of course they never thought their marriage would end.  So Jennifer may have to fork some off her fortune over to Marc.

National Enquirer has the scoop: “And even though the macho singer is worth about $60 million himself, insiders expect him to go after Jennifer’s much larger bank account. There was no prenup­tial agreement when they got hitched in 2004, so she could be on the hook for as much $125 million.  But her attorneys will undoubtedly argue that Marc made tens of millions himself and that she shouldn’t have to pay a dime.”

Rumor has it the marriage broke up because Jennifer could not take any more of the fighting in their marriage.  When Jennifer signed to do another season of American Idol and a summer movie she was defying Marc and that was the end of their marriage.    Marc’s career is no where near  Jennifer’s and Marc was apparently jealous.  Marc wanted Jennifer to do a reality show with him so he could boost his career.

Marc has more problems in the future he is said to owe the IRS $3.4 million in back taxes and he could go after Jennifer to help him pay for it.  The battle is about to begin!

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42 Facts About J.Lo the Birthday Girl

In honor of her 42nd birthday, a few facts about our favorite former Fly Girl.

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1.• Jennifer Lynn Lopez was born in the Bronx, NY, on July 24, 1969.

2. • She has two sisters, Lynda and Leslie.

3. • She took dancing and singing lessons beginning at age 5. 

4. • She went to all-girl schools, graduating from the Bronx’s Preston High School..

5. • After graduation, she did a stint in Japan dancing in the musical Synchronicity.

6. • One her first big gigs was dancing behind New Kids on the Block at the American Music Awards. (Jay Leno unearthed tape that can be seen here.)

7. • Her first break was when she became a Fly Girl on “In Living Color,” under choreographer Rosie Perez. (Here’s a clip of her being introduced for the first time.)

8. • Her first major film was Gregory Nava’s “Mi Familia: My Family”

9. • In an interview, she later claimed both Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes had made passes at her while the trio filmed “Money Train,” and that when she turned Snipes down, “He wouldn't talk to me for two months. I was like, 'What an a-----.'”

10. • She also said Stephen Dorff made a pass at her while they were filming “Blood and Wine” with Jack Nicholson in Miami in 1998. He “got really upset” after being denied, Lopez related, she told him, “Look, I'm just not interested at this point in my life, but don't pull a Wesley on me!'”

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11. • It was also while filming Blood and Wine that she spotted Cuban waiter Ojani Noa, then 23. She’d go on to make him Husband #1.

12. • One guest at her first wedding was Oliver Stone, who had directed her in U-Turn.

13. • The marriage lasted 13 months.

14. • She was on the first cover of Latina magazine in 1996.

15. • Her first headlining role was as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1997’s “Selena.”

16. • In 1998, she starred as a sexy federal marshal with George Clooney in Out of Sight. The film was later nominated for an Oscar.

17. • She became the highest-paid Latina actress in Hollywood history.

18. • This Vanity Fair photo threw fuel on the never-confirmed rumor that her famous assets were insured for $1 billion.

19. •In an infamous 1998 Movieline interview, Lopez dissed a slew of female celebs, including Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Claire Danes, and Winona Ryder.

20. • About Gwyneth, she said, "I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association." She then added: "I heard more about her and Brad Pitt [who Gwyneth dated] than I ever heard about her work."

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21. • Lopez’ 1999 debut album, On the 6 was named after the subway train that shuttled her between her Bronx home and Manhattan dance auditions.

22. • It produced five hit singles and went triple platinum.

23. • Lopez started dating “On the 6” producer Sean “Puffy” Combs.

24. • On December 27, 1999, Combs and Lopez were taken into police custody after fleeing gunshots fired at Club New York, a midtown Manhattan nightclub. At the police station, Lopez reportedly requested a nail file.

25. • The low-cut, see-through green Versace dress she wore to the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000 caused such a sensation, it has its own Wikipedia page.

26. • In January 2001, she was the first woman to have a movie (“The Wedding Planner") and an album (“J.Lo”) at number one in the same week.

27. • She met Husband #1, Cris Judd, while filming the video for "Love Don't Cost A Thing": He was a dancer. She was linked to him even while still dating Combs.

28. • In what was rumored to be a desperate attempt to keep the relationship going, Combs released 100 white doves and 100 pink balloons outside her house. No matter: They broke up three weeks later, on Valentine’s Day.

29. • She marries Judd, Husband #2, in September.

30. • “Jenny from the Block” was the first single off her third album, "This is Me... Then," in 2002.

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31. • She met Ben Affleck when they both signed on to film “Gigli.” In March 2002, he took out a $3000 full-page ad in The Hollywood Reporter complimenting Lopez on her "graciousness of spirit, beauty in courage, great empathy, astonishing talent, real poise and true grace."

32. • By end of July, she and Judd had filed for divorce, and “Bennifer” was born. In November, he gives her an engagement ring featuring a 6.1-carat pink diamond.

33. • “Gigli” earns scathing reviews, and Bennifer breaks up in January 2004.

34. • Three weeks later, she’s dating old flame Marc Anthony.

35. • This 2005 Washington Post article pondered, basically, The Meaning of J.Lo.

36. • Anthony becomes Husband #3 in June 2004, just days after his divorce from former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres is finalized.

37. • Marc’s nickname for her was, “Lola.” (his divorce lawyer better hope it doesn’t stand for, “Whatever Lola wants…”)

38. • She was a guests at Tom Cruise's and Katie Holmes’ 2006 wedding ceremony in Italy.

39. • In November 2007, she confirms whispers that had been swirling for months: She’s pregnant. Twins Max and Emme are born in 2008.

40. • People magazine reportedly paid $6 million for photos of the twins.

41. • She was asked to join season 10 of “American Idol,” which ended up reviving her career.

42. • She and husband Marc Anthony announced they would end their 7-year marriage on July 15.


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9 Hollywood Breakups: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!

There are exactly three types of Hollywood breakups: good, bad, and downright ugly! And the recent news of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's sudden breakup (which the singers have handled amicably!)—got us thinking about other high-profile breakups that took the world by surprise. To quote the ultimate relationship show, Sex and the City: "There really is no good way to break up with someone, is there?"

Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman

Ended: October 14, 2010

Status: Bad Breakup

Why: The call's coming from inside the house! After Christina Aguilera filed for divorce from her husband of five years, Jordan Bratman last year (citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split), Jordan refused to move out of their Beverly Hills mansion, even though it was owned by Christina. It took the stubborn Jordan about five months to pack his bags and during that time, Christina had to find someplace else to stay with their 2-year-old son, Max. Luckily, Christina had a prenuptial agreement that protected her earnings from Bratman—whom she married in November of 2005—otherwise the Ecuadorian singer may have lost a ton of money as well in the split.

Cameron Diaz & Justin Timberlake

Ended: 2007

Status: The Good.

Why: After breaking up in 2007, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake rebounded pretty quickly with Jessica Biel and Alex Rodriguez. Neither of them trashed each other in the tabloids, and this year, they really proved they are not holding a grudge about the breakup when Justin played Cameron's love interest in the irreverent comedy, Bad Teacher. "I guess the real truth is that they're good friends," said Jake Kasdan, the movie's director, who added that JT and Cameron even managed to get through a hilarious sex scene together. "They got in there and started doing it. And it was so funny, we just couldn't stop shooting it. And we were doing it almost the whole day. And really crying, laughing at the [video] monitors,' he said.

Don Omar & Jackie Guerrido

Ended: February, 2011

Status: The Ugly.

Why: In the 4 years they were together, Don Omar and Jackie Guerrido were both accused of cheating on each other. Rumors surfaced that they would have screaming matches at the Univision studios where Jackie works as a weather girl, and Don Omar even threatened her via Twitter: “It’s been more than 10 months since I hear from you thanks to your lies and the mediocre people you work with. You have 72 hours to get everything back to normal without this affecting anyone else. Otherwise, you will all know what I am capable of when you disrespect me in the way you all have," he tweeted. No wonder Jackie's forecasts always call for thunder and lightning!

Adrienne Bailon & Rob Kardashian

Ended: March, 2009

Status: The Good.

Why: They were endearing together on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but when Rob Kardashian cheated on Adrienne Bailon in March of 2009, the former Cheeta Girl ended their 2-year relationship. Still, even after he betrayed her, Adrienne remained good friends with Rob's sisters: Kim, Khloe and Courtney Kardashian

Daisy Fuentes & Matt Goss

Ended: January, 2010

Status: The Bad.

Why: When Daisy Fuentes ended her 12-year-long relationship with singer Matt Goss last year, reports surfaced that the Cuban TV host had been cheating on her long-time partner with her ex-lover, Luis Miguel. After their split, Matt pretty much admitted to RadarOnline.com that he had been had. "We had a long and loving relationship. This came as a shock especially when you think you really know someone," he said.

Eddie Cibrian & Brandi Glanville

Ended: March, 2009

Status: The Ugly

Why: After Cuban actor, Eddie Cibrian and country singer, LeAnn Rimes were caught having an affair in March of 2009 (while they were both married to other people), Brandi Glanville, Cibrian's wife of eight years, began trashing her husband and Rimes in interviews with various tabloids. She made fun of Cibrian's unemployment status as an actor, and essentially called him a hypocrite to the press, telling People.com that he's "just somebody I don't know." She added: "You think you know one thing and you wake up and it's all been a lie." Glanville also issued a public warning to Rimes: “He’s a cheater, he’s going to cheat forever," she said.

Shakira & Antonio de la Rua

Ended: January, 2011

Status: The Good.

Why: After 10 years together, Shakira and her boyfriend, Antonio de la Rua broke up in January of this year. The singer blogged about the breakup on her website. "They have been the most wonderful years of our lives, and thanks to that love and the respect that we share for one another we have been an exceptional couple and partners. However, since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship," she wrote. Despite the fact that they're no longer together, Shaki and Antonio still work together: "Antonio continues to oversee and conduct my business and career interests as he has always done," Shakira wrote. "We move forward as partners, developing projects together, working hand in hand and in close communication.

Dayanara Torres & Marc Anthony

Ended: January, 2004

Status: The Bad

Why: For their wedding on May 9, 2000, Marc Anthony surprised Dayanara Torres by chartering two private jets and taking her to Las Vegas for an impromptu midnight ceremony in front of 15 guests. Cute, right? Too bad the honeymoon was short-lived. The couple, who shares two sons (Cristian Anthony Muñiz and Ryan Anthony Muñiz), went on to separate twice before Torres finally filed for divorce in 2004. Just four days after the divorce became final, Marc tied the knot with Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles—that couldn't have made Dayanara happy. In 2008, Dayanara co-wrote a self-help book titled Married to Me: How Committing to Myself Led to Triumph After Divorce, in which she gave advice about finding happiness after divorce.

Kelis & Nas

Ended: 2009

Status: The Ugly.

Why: Since their breakup in 2009, Kelis has accused Nas of abandoning her during her pregnancy, and she has asked for child support, spousal support, and attorney fees and costs from Nas. The more money Kelis asks for, the farther apart they drift.

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Marc Anthony delights salsa fans in Ecuador

Quito –  Salsa star Marc Anthony captivated more than 20,000 fans in the Ecuadorian capital with a show packed with explosive energy.

Some of his all-time hits like "Contra la Corriente" (Against the Current), "Valio la Pena" (It Was Worth It), and "Tu Amor Me Hace Bien" (Your Love Does Me Good), backed by a powerful band of a dozen musicians, connected the salsa singer with his diverse audience in a somewhat short concert - less than 15 numbers - but one that unquestionably rocked.

With "Aguanile," by salsa innovator Hector Lavoe, he kicked off a show marked by the dramatics and daring stage presence that was all Marc Anthony, all seduction and kissing the ladies, that motion gone wild of hips, hands and head all over the stage.

Such overwhelming energy excited the audience with hits like "Y Hubo Alguien" (And There Was Someone) and "Vivir lo Nuestro" (Doing Our Thing), added to such provocations as "Se Van Calentando...Verdad?" (They're Getting Hot...Right?)

A pretty inappropriate idea under the circumstances, since the cold, rainy weather all Thursday afternoon soaked the concert site at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium and at times turned the hardy audience into a sea of ponchos and umbrellas.

"Enjoyment is something you have inside, people shouldn't be put off by the rain," two excited friends named Fernanda and Fernanda said about their chance to see the singer perform live for the first time.

"Forget the umbrellas, we've got to throw away the umbrellas and dance," said Monica, another of the singer's fans who was there with her husband.

Wearing an elegant black suit accented by a silver necklace and a huge ring on one hand, the singer from Harlem of Puerto Rican origin referred to his mixed roots by leading into songs like "Esos" (Those Guys) and "Arriba Mi Gente" (Up With My People) with his standard introductory line "Check it out."

The vindictive "Te Conozco Bien" (I Know You Well) in which the singer replies to a girlfriend who is "sorry" she left him for another man, was bellowed deafeningly by the audience.

But after the vinegar came the sugary sweet "Tu Amor Me Hace Bien" (Your Love Does Me Good) to close the concert as the perfect prelude to a weekend between the sheets.

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Jennifer Lopez, and 'guest,' snag a seat with William and Kate at BAFTA gala

One of Hollywood's hottest events is by design un-American. It is after all the British Academy of Film and Television Arts' biggest night, which awards Britain's version of the Oscars. And everyone knows this year, BAFTA's gala has gone royal, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -- newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton to us commoners -- among its prestigious VIPs.

But the buzz over who will accompany the Duke and Duchess at their table appears to be overshadowing the awards themselves. Some of us wonder why that's so important, apart from the obvious royal connection, but here's why: The Duke is the king of BAFTA -- its president.

And it's no surprise that this year, heavyweight Jennifer Lopez is among the honorary guests at the royal table. The showbiz diva is hitting a high note, not only in the recording industry but also on television, as 'American Idol's,' compassionate, yet assertive, female judge in its trifecta. Lopez, along with singing megastar and husband Marc Anthony and leading concert director Jaime King, is also set to launch 'Q'Viva The Chosen,' a 21-country search for the world's best musicians, dancers, singers, street performers and artists from Latin America.

Lopez's achievements are not to be understated, however, with record sales estimated at 55 million worldwide. Not bad for a girl from "the block" in the Bronx. Add record producer, dancer, television personality and producer, and fashion designer to the mix, and there's not much Jennifer Lopez hasn't done since she began her career as a dancer in the television comedy 'In Living Color' in 1991.

J. Lo, 41, and Marc Anthony, 42, met the royals just after July Fourth to discuss the Latino power couple's attendance Saturday night at the show at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Prince William is scheduled to deliver a brief speech at the star-studded event.

According to the 'Daily Mail,' the cost for a table at the event is around $16,000. Other notably christened attendees are Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Paul Rudd, Jason Reitman, Ryan Reynolds and Barbra Streisand.

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The 2011 Imagen Awards nominees have been announced!

The list includes Marc Anthony, Selena Gomez, Penelope Cruz, Wilmer Valderrama, Eugeno Derbez, Freddy Rodriguez, and more.

Imagen Awards 2011 Nominees:

* Best Primetime Television Program/Movie-of-the-Week
o Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC)
o Lies in Plain Sight (Lifetime Television)
o Off The Map (ABC)
o Latin Billboards Music Awards (Telemundo)
o The Glades (A&E)

* Best Actor/Television
o Freddy Rodriguez, CHAOS (CBS)
o James Roday, Psych (USA)
o Jon Seda, The Pacific (HBO)
o Victor Rasuk, How to Make It in America (HBO)

* Best Actress/Television
o Cote de Pablo, NCIS (CBS)
o Martha Higareda, Lies in Plain Sight (Lifetime Television)
o Alana de la Garza, Law & Order: Los Angeles (NBC)
o Rosie Perez, Lies in Plain Sight (Lifetime Television)

* Best Young Actress/Television
o Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)
o Bella Thorne, Shake It Up (Disney Channel)
o Victoria Justice, Victorious (Nickelodeon)
o Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer, The Fresh Beat Band (Nickelodeon)|

* Best Supporting Actor/Television
o Carlos Gómez, The Glades (A&E)
o Raymond Cruz, The Closer (TNT)
o Marc Anthony, HawthoRNe (TNT)
o Clifton Collins Jr., The Event (NBC)
o Luis Jose Lopez, Hallmark Hall of Fame Presents “Beyond the Blackboard” (CBS)
o Jonathan Castellanos, Off The Map (ABC)

* Best Supporting Actress/Television
o Eva la Rue, CSI: Miami (CBS)
o Jenny Gago, Southland (TNT)
o Lisa Vidal, The Event (NBC)
o Diana Maria Riva, The Good Guys (Fox)
o Maria Canals-Barrera, The Wizards of Waverly Place (Disney Channel)|

* Best Children’s Programming
o Dora the Explorer (Nickelodeon)
o Handy Manny (Disney Channel)
o Go Diego, Go! (Nickelodeon)
o El Perro y El Gato (HBO)

* Best Documentary for Film or Television
o Sins of My Father (Red Creek Prods.)
o The Fence (La Barda) (HBO)
o mun2 News Special: The New America (mun2)
o The Longoria Affair (Latino Public Broadcasting)
o Monica and David (HBO)|

* Best National Informational Program
o Black in Latin America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (PBS)
o Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One (WGBH)
o LatiNation (LATV)
o American Latino TV (LATV)

* Best Local Informational Program
o Everglades Aventura y Diversion (Univision 23)
o SoCal Connected (KCET)
o Eye on Our Community (KCBS-TV)
o Vista L.A. (KABC-TV)

* Best On-Air Advertising
o Dora 10th Anniversary Campaign (Nickelodeon)
o “Es el Momento” Univision PSA (República/Univision)
o Padres Heroes (NBCUniversal Telemundo52-LA)
o FOX Deportes “All Leagues” (FOX Deportes)

* Best Variety or Reality Show
o Lopez Tonight (TBS)
o Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)
o I Love Jenni (mun2)
o Mexican Made Easy (Food Network)
o Hammer Heads (HGTV)

* Best Feature Film
o Gun Hill Road (Mi Alma Films)
o Tropico de Sangre (Maya Entertainment)
o Spoken Word (New Mexico Media Partner/Luminaria Films)

* Best Actor/Feature Film
o Esai Morales, Gun Hill Road (Mi Alma Films)
o Rubén Blades, Spoken Word (New Mexico Media Partner/Luminaria Films)
o Kuno Becker, Spoken Word (New Mexico Media Partner/Luminaria Films)
o Eugenio Derbez, No Eres Tú So Yo (Pantelion Films/Rio Negro)

* Best Actress/Feature Film
o Judy Reyes, Gun Hill Road (Mi Alma Films)
o Michelle Rodriguez, Tropico de Sangre (Maya Entertainment)
o Penélope Cruz, A Matador’s Mistress (Viva Pictures/Iberoamericana Films Producción)
o Alexa Vega, From Prada to Nada (Pantelion Films/Lionsgate)

* Best Supporting Actor/Feature Film
o Miguel Sandoval, Spoken Word (New Mexico Media Partner/Luminaria Films)
o Wilmer Valderrama, From Prada to Nada (Pantelion Films/Lionsgate)

* Best Supporting Actress/Feature Film
o Adriana Barraza, From Prada to Nada (Pantelion Films/Lionsgate)
o Gina Rodriguez, Go For It! (Pantelion Films/Go For It!)

* Best Theatrical Short or Student Film
o The Big Deal (Lucy Rodriguez)
o The Nanny (Valor Prods.)
o I Delivered You (Nahum 17 Prods.)
o Primos (Belinda Salazar)

* Best Web Series
o Chismex (mun2)
o I Once Was Lost The Series (Nahum 17 Prods.)
o Encounters (Angel Flight Media)
o No Kids. No Cry. A baby mama drama (Fanny Veliz)

Source Latin Gossip Staff

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