This week on the Hot 100, Jennifer Lopez's "Get Right" falls three spots from #44 to #47 while "Hold You Down" rises four spots from #68 to #64.

Other "Get Right" Billboard chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #34, down two spots from last week
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: #3, up seven spots from last week
Hot Digital Songs: #20, down three spots from last week

Other "Hold You Down" Billboard chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #38, up six spots from last week

"Rebirth" is set to drop to position 12 on the next issue of Billboard's Top 200 albums.

LOS ANGELES, CA /netmusiccountdown.com/ -- This Friday, April 1, tune in to The Ellen DeGeneres Show to catch actress, singer and dancer Jennifer Lopez. See if Ellen dances with J-Lo when she stops by the set of Lopez's new video. Other guests on the show include comedian Steve Harvey and actress Teri Polo. Check local listings for show times.

*Note that this is a rerun from the January 13th clip which is available on the web site.

Here's the reggaeton CD quality remix with Don Omar:

Jennifer Lopez ft. Don Omar - "Hold You Down" (Remix) - MP3/VBR/3:57/4.7MB

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"Hold You Down" promo covers with radio edit:

Jennifer Lopez ft. Fat Joe - "Hold You Down" Radio Edit - MP3/VBR/3:57/4.8MB

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Jennifer Lopez ft. Fat Joe - "Hold You Down" (Instrumental) - MP3/VBR/4:33/5.6MB

We're also working on the lyrics section. We know they're still out of date, but we need to convert them to the new layout first. Sorry for the delay and being patient with us!

6 parts total of the interview available here.

Inside the Actor's Studio with Jennifer Lopez will be re-running tonight in the US at 1AM EST on the Bravo Network.

Jennifer Lopez is selling her $11 million (GBP6 million) mansion on Miami Beach because it reminds her of former love Ben Affleck.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer, 35, is sad to leave her much loved home - which boasts eight bedrooms, 11 fireplaces, a pool and a dock for her private yacht - but the lavish house holds too many memories of her failed engagement to the PEARL HARBOR actor.

J.Lo is moving to a $10 million (GBP5.5 million) luxury penthouse flat nearby to start a new life with husband MARC ANTHONY.

This latest acquisition adds to J.Lo's impressive property portfolio which includes a $6.5 million (GBP3.5 million) mansion in Bel Air, Los Angeles and a manor house in New York.

Story From Contact Music

This is an email sent from the official sent to the fans on the mailing list:

HEY, Joy --

JENNIFER NEEDS YOUR HELP
Have you checked out her "Hold You Down" video featuring Fat Joe? MTV.com is spinning it right here.
The clip made an appearance on TRL yesterday at #9. Nice work!!! Now we need to pour it on and take it all the way to the top for Jennifer.
It just takes a few minutes, each day to call 1-800-DIAL-MTV TODAY AND EVERY WEEKDAY
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Show the love for Jennifer at BET! Call "106 & Park" at 800-617-LIVE -- TODAY AND EVERY WEEKDAY -- between 5:30-6:00PM ET and request it! You can also vote 24/7 online at BET.com.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SUPPORT!

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This week on the Hot 100, Jennifer Lopez's "Get Right" plummets 18 spots from #26 to #44 while "Hold You Down" moves up six spots from #74 to #68.

Other "Get Right" Billboard chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #32, down ten spots from last week
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: #10, up four spots from last week
Hot Digital Songs: #17, down eight spots from last week

Other "Hold You Down" Billboard chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #44, up three spots from last week

The Jennifer Lopez Beauty site just got a hot new makeover! Come check out the new look and get info on all of Jennifer's fragrances and beauty products at http://www.jenniferlopezfragrances.com.

There is a new beauty file, product listing, and a link to free samples!

Jennifer Lopez has plans for the big and small screens this year -- but not the kind you might be thinking.

Her production company, Nuyorican Productions, is still casting for their pilot, which is tentatively titled South Beach.

Described as The O.C. meets The Sopranos set in Miami, the one-hour drama swirls around two guys who've moved south from the Bronx, New York, according to a spokesperson from Nuyorican. One is running from some unspecified bad news back home, and the other is chasing an ex-girlfriend who is pursuing a modeling career in Miami. UPN is the pilot's current home; Lopez may make cameo appearances.

J. Lo's production company is also working on two other film projects, according to the spokesperson. One is a musical biopic currently in the works entitled El Cantante that stars her husband, Marc Anthony. And a thriller called Bordertown begins production next month and stars Lopez herself. J. Lo plays a journalist who travels to the U.S./ Mexican border, investigating mysterious factory murders. Plans call for both Bordertown and South Beach to hit the screens later this year.

From MTV Asia and RTE.ie Entertainment

This week on the Billboard 200 Album chart, Jennifer Lopez's "Rebirth" drops from #4 to #7 while selling 60,000 copies. After 3 weeks the album has now sold 408,000 copies.

NEW YORK (Billboard) - Hits from Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Maroon5, Kelis and Pink are reimagined on the upcoming compilation "Superstars Remixed," due May 10 from Sony BMG Strategic Marketing.

The album features remixes from such dance notables as JXL, Hex Hector, Armand Van Helden and Junior Vasquez, among others.

Spears' "Toxic" is remixed by Van Helden, while Hector takes on Lopez's "Waiting for Tonight," Deborah Cox's "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here" and Toni Braxton's Unbreak My Heart."

Elsewhere, Vasquez remixes Maroon5's "This Love," Peter Rauhofer updates Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful" and Victor Calderone revamps Beyonce's "Naughty Girl."

The set is rounded out by remixes of cuts by Kelly Clarkson (news), Duran Duran, Sarah McLachlan, Dido, Monica, Whitney Houston and Fantasia.

Here is the track list for "Superstars Remixed":

"Since U Been Gone" (Hani remix), Kelly Clarkson
"Diary" (Hani remix), Alicia Keys
"This Love" (Junior Vasquez remix), Maroon5
"Sunrise" (Peter Presca remix), Duran Duran
"World on Fire" (JXL Club remix), Sarah McLachlan
"White Flag" (Al B Rich remix), Dido
"Milkshake" (DJ Zinc remix), Kelis
"Toxic" (Armand Van Helden remix), Britney Spears
"So Gone" (Scumfrog remix), Monica
"Dreamlover" (Dave Morales remix), Mariah Carey
"Naughty Girl" (Victor Calderone remix), Beyonce
"Get the Party Started" (Pink Noise Disco remix), Pink
"It's All Good" (Nate Skaten remix), Fantasia
"It's Not Right But It's OK" (Thunderpuss remix), Whitney Houston
"Waiting for Tonight" (Hex Hector remix), Jennifer Lopez
"Beautiful" (Peter Rauhofer remix), Christina Aguilera
"I Wish I Didn't Miss You" (HQ2 remix), Angie Stone
"Unbreak My Heart" (Soul Hex remix), Toni Braxton
"Nobody's Suppoed To Be Here" (Hex Hector remix), Deborah Cox

Source: Reuters/Billboard

MTV.com has a nice interview with Jennifer Lopez posted on their site which gives a little more info about the "Rebirth" album. Check it out here!

Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of the April 2005 Issue of COSMO Girl. On page 128 there is an excellent article/interview entitled La Vida Lopez. Pick up this magazine for a closer and more revealing look at Jennifer and her personal rebirth.

Pop beauties BEYONCE KNOWLES and JENNIFER LOPEZ are both trying to persuade soccer hunk DAVID BECKHAM to star in their next music videos.

Knowles and Lopez have both decided a brilliant way to promote their forthcoming singles would be to have REAL MADRID ace Beckham appear in their promo clip.

The two singers hadn't realised the extent of Beckham's international fame outside their native America until they embarked on a brief European trip to promote their recent PEPSI advertisement together.

And now Knowles and Lopez are both keen to work with the soccer player, who is married to former SPICE GIRL VICTORIA BECKHAM.

But Beckham has yet to decide which, if any, video he will appear in.

An insider says, "They couldn't believe how popular he was. During all the promotional appearances more people were screaming for him than them.

"Beyonce and J.Lo have good business heads and realise what great publicity it would be to have David in their videos.

"David is hugely flattered to be approached by both the singers. But it would be overdoing it to appear in two videos so he's trying to decide between them."

From Contact Music

Most likely due to the increasing airplay of "Hold You Down", "Get Right" falls 11 spots on the Hot 100 this week from #15 to #26. "Hold You Down" meanwhile jumps up five spots from #79 to #74 this week.

Other "Get Right" chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #22, down seven spots from last week
Hot Digital Tracks: #10, down three spots from last week
Hot Dance Music/Club Play: #14, first week on chart
Hot Digital Songs: #9, down four spots from last week

Other "Hold You Down" chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #47, first week on chart

Jennifer Lopez says she misses dancing in clubs until 4am.

She says since becoming famous she can't enjoy a night of partying because of photographers following her every move.

"Dancing makes you feel free", she says. However, now that she gets recognized, she adds: "People have their eye on me too much and it's not too much fun."

Here are 2 News Stories about Jen's new movie Bordertown:

Lopez takes up journalism

Jennifer Lopez will re-team with her Selena director Gregory Nava to play a journalist in her next movie, Bordertown.

Lopez, who won acclaim when she portrayed tragic singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez in the 1997 movie, will play a reporter who investigates a series of murders near American-owned factories on the border of Juarez, Mexico , and El Paso, Texas.

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Jennifer Lopez is said to be going back to her roots in her next film project, Bordertown.

The film's director is Gregory Nava, who directed J-Lo in her breakthrough film, Selena.

From Examiner IE and YAHOO! News

After selling 260,000 copies in it's first week, Jennifer Lopez's "Rebirth" takes a dive from #2 to #4 on the Billboard 200 album charts by selling 86,000 copies of her album, only 1/3 of what her opening week sales were.

Jennifer Lopez insists that she only picks great scripts.
The Latina star - who's suffered critical maulings in pictures like THE WEDDING PLANNER, MAID IN MANHATTAN, ENOUGH and GIGLI - admits many of the projects that had early potential to wow audiences have turned out to be disasters.

But far from shouldering the blame herself, Lopez is adamant she's given her best performance in every film - and she's only ever pursued a part if the script captivates her.

She tells Britain's EMPIRE magazine, "It's hard to choose what's going to be a great movie. I've chosen great material but it hasn't always turned out to be a great movie. I would be disappointed in myself if I walked away from a movie and I was like, 'I didn't even f**king try. I sucked in that movie, I didn't give all that I could have. I phoned it in.' Then I'd be mad at myself, but I've never done that so I don't feel that way. I don't feel that I've had huge failures in my life because of that."

From Contact Music

Jennifer Lopez's beauty and healthy body has been recognized once again on VH1's 100 Most Wanted Bodies. Jen came in at an honorable #17.

Jennifer Lopez has used her creative skills to design a high-profile collection of custom-made carry-alls for the new PLAYSTATION PORTABLE (PSP).

Lopez has joined a host of other designers, including MARC JACOBS, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG and KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, on the project, which went on display last night (14MAR05) in Los Angeles at a fashion show called PRET A PSP.

The supermodels graced the runway with the new PSPs encased in their respective carry-alls at the event, reports MTV.

The PSP launches on 24 March (05).

From Contact Music

From CNN.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- While other celebrities have taken pains to keep their public life under wraps, Jennifer Lopez always seemed to relish the white-hot spotlight.

Whether she was frolicking with Ben Affleck in a music video, wearing a barely there outfit to drive the paparazzi wild or gushing about her latest love in a magazine, Lopez was willing to let the public share in her private life.

"I grew up in New York and was very out there and outgoing. One of my main things was I'm not going to let this business change me, you know what I mean?" explains the Bronx-bred Lopez, 34. "That was always one of my mantras."

For a third straight week in Japan, Jennifer Lopez holds the Dance & Soul Top 200 crown with 'Rebirth', while 50 Cent bows at No.2 with 'Massacre'.

[Entertainment News]: New Delhi, March 12 : Music idol Jennifer Lopez would feature in two big movies this year - "An Unfinished Life" with Robert Redford and Morgan Freeman and "Monster-in-Law" with Jane Fonda.

The films follow her new hit album "Rebirth", which Sony released worldwide this month, and is an attempt by Lopez to focus on her career as a pop star and actress.

In the past, Lopez has starred in critically acclaimed films like 1998's "Out of Sight" opposite George Clooney and directed by Steven Soderbergh and "U-Turn" made by Oliver Stone.

And also absolute bloomers like "Gigli" opposite then boyfriend Ben Affleck, and "Enough". There have also been some moderate films like "The Wedding Planner" and "The Cell".

Lopez, who has platinum selling albums like On The 6 and Jlo, told IANS in an e-mailed interview that her sound in the album and the films reflect a new maturity in her career.

"In many ways, this feels like my first album as when I did my first album, I took a long break and then worked on it, it's the same with this album. I took a long vacation and worked on it. It represents a sound that is much more funk and a whole new level of maturity," said the pop superstar.

Often described as the sexiest woman in the world, Lopez has been criticized in the recent past for concentrating more on her various relationships than making music or movies.

But "Rebirth" is one album Lopez says she's worked real hard on.

"The one thing I wanted to do with this album was to get a lot of up tempo on it because that's how I was feeling. In the studio you end up writing other things as well, but there are some dance tracks on it. I wanted to incorporate funk into it," said Lopez.

"I had been listening to a lot of James Brown and horns and drums and it gave it a nice funk for this album."

The album also features a track with husband Marc Anthony.

"Marc is a through professional. He is great to work with. Sure, we'll work together again," said Lopez, who is also working on her first Spanish album.

"Right now, I'm also very excited about the release of my first Spanish album which I'm currently working on. It is my passion project."

She has had a series of failed relationships including the much touted ones like with actor Ben Affleck and rap mogul Sean P. Diddy Combs aka Puff Daddy.

But now, says Lopez, she is very settled with Salsa star Anthony. "I am definitely very happy at this stage in my life and feel very much at peace, whatever else comes along the way, I'll deal with it then."

Another change in her life has been that she now only wants to be known by her full name and not the popular "JLo".

"Yes, JLo is the name of my first album ... I have moved on from my first album," said the singer, who was once called "Guitar" because of her perfect contours.

"I want to be known by my name, which is Jennifer Lopez."

Indo-Asian News Service

Estylo Magazine reports that Jennifer Lopez appeared on more supermarket tabloid covers than any other celebrity in 2004, beating out Jennifer Aniston, the Olsen twins, Britney Spears, and Jessica Simpson.

Let's hope she gets a little more privacy this year and falls off the tabloid favorites list. :)

Animal activists made diners at JENNIFER LOPEZ's Pasadena, California, restaurant a little uneasy today (10MAR05) as they showed them images of animals skinned alive over lunch.

PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA) followers took their fur protests against Lopez to a new level by protesting outside Madre's.

They also paraded large posters of Lopez with the words "Fur Hag" attached and placards featuring images of orphaned animals and the caption "J.Lo: These Babies Miss Their Mother - Is She on Your Back?" as diners tried to eat lunch.

The activism was part of an ongoing campaign to shame Lopez for "promoting and profiting from the bloody fur industry."

Activists with body-screen TVs also used the Madre's protest to air the west coast debut of the first-ever video footage of fur farms in China, shot during a year-long undercover investigation.

The protest comes on the heels of the February (05) debut of Lopez's fur-laden SWEETFACE fashion collection, which has been panned by critics and animal rights activists alike.

A PETA spokesman says, "Lopez continues to pimp for the fur industry despite the fact that PETA has contacted her no less than a dozen times, pleading with her to stop supporting the horrific abuse of animals killed for their fur."

PETA have just launched an anti-J.Lo website JLODOWN.COM, which urges the Latina to stop wearing fur.

Jennifer Lopez exposed her lack of world knowledge during a recent trip to Japan to promote her movie SHALL WE DANCE - by failing to recognize the name of the Japanese prime minister.

The superstar was grilled by local reporters keen for her thoughts about the film, a remake of 1996 Japanese movie SHALL WE DANCE?, in which she appears alongside RICHARD GERE.

According to the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, journalists were amused by Gere's resemblance to Japanese premier JUNICHIRO KOIZUMI - a comment that left J.Lo blank-faced.

When someone explained who Koizumi is, Lopez responded, "Really, I'm sorry. That's so funny"

After dropping for two weeks, "Get Right" moves back up five spots from #20 to #15 on the Hot 100 chart. Also, Jennifer's new single "Hold You Down" featuring Fat Joe debuts on the Hot 100 this week at #79.

Other "Get Right" chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #15, up three spots from last week
Hot Digital Tracks: #7, same spot as last week
Hot Digital Songs: #5, up two spots from last week

As widely expected, Jennifer Lopez's new album "Rebirth" makes a #2 debut on the Billboard 200 album charts after selling more than 260,000 copies. She fell to the mighty power of 50 Cent who debuted at #1 by selling a whopping 1.14 million copies of his new album "The Massacre". This is a drop for Jennifer from the 314,000 copies sold in the first week of her last album, 2002's "This Is Me...Then".

Jennifer Lopez's singer husband Marc Anthony has painted the superstar in the nude.

Lopez is reportedly delighted with the oil painting which, according to sources, "Depicts Jennifer from her backside."

A friend tells IN TOUCH WEEKLY magazine, "J.Lo was so flattered by the beautiful portrait Marc painted of her that she hung it in her dressing room at home.

"It's very artistic and tasteful."

Singer-turned-actress CHRISTINA MILIAN knew she would get on well with her BE COOL co-star JOHN TRAVOLTA, when she walked in on the film icon singing JENNIFER LOPEZ songs.

The DIP IT LOW hitmaker, 23, arrived on the Los Angeles set to find Travolta is pop star mode and they immediately bonded.

Milian explains, "The first time I met him he was singing, 'I'm just, I'm just JENNY FROM THE BLOCK.' I thought, 'He's singing J.Lo! This man is cool.'

Milian wrote Lopez's 2001 hit PLAY.

Hold You Down Video
"Hold You Down" will premiere on TRL this coming Monday, March 14. JLo.net will have a downloadable version then for those of you who can't view it on MTV.com.

Lingerie Video
This may be old, but it's the first time I've seen it: a video of Jennifer talking about JLo lingerie.

You can now watch the full video of "Hold You Down" ft. Fat Joe at mtv.com!

Thanks to asimo for the heads up!

Newlyweds JENNIFER LOPEZ and MARC ANTHONY are to become part of Los Angeles' swanky Bel-Air set after buying a Tuscan-style villa there.

The couple have reportedly spent $6.4 million (GBP3.4 million) on the five-bedroom gated estate, which comes with a guest house.

Lopez and Anthony also have homes in New York and Miami, Florida.

Lopez sold her Beverly Hills home for a whopping $12.5 million (GBP6.6 million) late last year (OCT04).

Jennifer Lopez has dedicated her new album to the memory of a young fan who lost her battle with cancer last year (04).

The singer's new release, REBIRTH, features a simple message to little PAIGE PATTERSON, which reads, "This album is dedicated to the memory of a little angel that touched my heart."

The 11-year-old died after befriending Lopez during a visit the pop superstar made to the Los Angeles Children's Hospital.

Lopez says, "I met these little girls. I got involved with this children's hospital in LA and Paige just touched my heart. She was so brave. She wanted to be an actress."

I just received this email today:

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March 3, 2005 - NEW YORK - As part of NBC’s concert series in Rockefeller Center, Jennifer Lopez performed during the NBC "Today" show this Thursday morning, belting out a track or two from her new album "Rebirth."

Lopez is on a full New York blitz with sightings and signings all around, including a stop at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square on Wednesday. "Rebirth" is available in stores now.

Jennifer Lopez has slammed reports she is pregnant - by baring her washboard-flat stomach on live TV.

The 35-year-old Latina beauty showed off her tummy on NBC's TODAY SHOW in New York yesterday (03MAR05) to silence the continual speculation she is expecting her first child with third husband MARC ANTHONY.

Lopez says, "I think I've been pregnant about 17 times.

"I'm trying to keep that part of my life very personal."

NEW YORK - While other celebrities have taken pains to keep their public life under wraps, Jennifer Lopez always seemed to relish the white-hot spotlight.


Whether she was frolicking with Ben Affleck in a music video, wearing a barely there outfit to drive the paparazzi wild or gushing about her latest love in a magazine, Lopez was willing to let the public share in her private life.

"I grew up in New York and was very out there and outgoing. One of my main things was I'm not going to let this business change me, you know what I mean?" explains the Bronx-bred Lopez, 34. "That was always one of my mantras."

Today, though, as Lopez promotes her fashion line and new album, "Rebirth," she's sticking by a new mantra — keep her private life private. It took her eight months to finally acknowledge her June wedding to singer-actor Marc Anthony, and she still won't talk about it. Instead, Lopez is trying to put the focus back on her career.

"I don't want to talk about anything that is personal or private at all, because what's the use? You're open with people, and then they try and make a soap opera out of your life," Lopez said in an interview with The Associated Press.

"Then it's not about your work anymore, it's not about the movie you're promoting or the record you hope your fans will enjoy, it becomes about other silly stuff and it's damaging. It's damaging not just to your career, but your person."

For a while, Lopez's stardom seemed to grow in tandem with her tabloid persona. She sold millions of albums, had No. 1 hits and enjoyed box-office success with movies such as "Maid in Manhattan" as the public became more interested in J.Lo, or Jenny From the Block — the woman dating and breaking up with P. Diddy, embarking on another quickie marriage or setting fashion trends with her awards show attire.

But her image started to suffer in 2003, when Lopez was in the midst of a very public romance with Affleck — the "Bennifer" pairing was that year's Brad-and-Jen frenzy. The couple's overexposure, followed by the and the release of their bomb "Gigli," drew both more scorn than anything. Though the couple split and Lopez later married Anthony — her third husband — the sting from the tabloid attention still lingers.

"I think it got really loud for a minute for me, and it became not about my work anymore. And the reason why I was in the public eye to begin with is because I was in movies, I was making records," she said. "And all of the sudden it wasn't anything about that. And I didn't want it to be about anything else but that."

So Lopez took a six-month break from Hollywood last year to regroup.

"For me, what it was it was about kind of being alone, and thinking, and realizing that for me it was really a time for me to realize why I was in the business in the first place," she said. "How do I keep the focus there, and still maintain my life and the privacy of myself?"

Lopez — who has released five movies and three albums in the past three years — also felt like she was jamming out projects instead of spending time to reflect on what was right for her.

Lopez made sure her fourth studio album, "Rebirth," didn't suffer from those circumstances. The star spent several months on it and had a greater role in its production — which boosted her confidence.

"I think musically, the first time I made an album, I had never even been in a studio, or behind a mike before. The first time I ever sang live was at Madison Square Garden," she laughed. "You develop this insecurity, and then kind of have to build yourself back up.

"I've become more confident as a musician and as a co-producer and as a vocalist, whereas before I was a little more insecure, and kind of so worried about people criticizing me for this or that or whatever."

Lopez has taken her share of criticism over the years — from her feather-light voice to even her acting abilities. But Rich Harrison, who produced Lopez's new hit "Get Right," said the hits Lopez have taken has only made her stronger as an artist.

"She knows what people tend to say about her and it makes her work so much harder, that much harder in the studio," he said. "She's not satisfied until it feels right, until it feels good."

And Lopez is happy with "Rebirth." It incorporates the hip-hop/dance vibe that's garnered her so much success over the years, but also blends in other genres, including '80s pop-rock. Lopez calls it a more risky album.

"It's not so safe as my other ones were," she said. "These are things that are a little funkier, a little deeper, and yet still danceable in a way."

She's still willing to take risks with her career. But as far as her personal life — she's playing it safe.

"I used to be the kind of person who would talk about a lot of things, but as I've matured I've realized that's not the best way to go," she said. "You have to set boundaries ... you have to protect what's sacred to you."

Thanks to Seb for bringing this interview to our attention:

"An interview of Jennifer at Star94 radio (February 28th): http://www.star94.com/cindyandray/index.cfm"

Video footage soon. Read more for more pictures.

NEW YORK - Six years after breaking into the music business with "On the 6," Jennifer Lopez is still amazed she has a recording career.

"I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would even be doing this this long. I mean, you just feel lucky to make one record in this business," the 35-year-old singer and actress told Associated Press TV.

Lopez sees her fifth album, "Rebirth," as a new chapter in her life.

"I really feel like this is kind of like phase two, the beginning of a different phase for me. You know, I made my first album and I did a bunch of movie projects and four albums — I never stopped," she said.

Lopez capped this busy period — which included a hectic personal life that included her second marriage and divorce and high-profile relationships with P. Diddy and Ben Affleck — by taking several months off before restarting her career in recent weeks.

The career relaunch has drawn mixed reviews. New York Fashion Week's discerning crowds cheered her clothing label's first show in February, but days later she got a chilly response to her duet with husband Marc Anthony at the Grammy Awards.

But Lopez said she feels rejuvenated by diving into work after a period of rest.

"I felt like the same girl. You know what happens when you take time off? You kind of get back to who you were."

From Yahoo! News

"Get Right" drops another three spots this week on the Hot 100. It goes from #17 to #20.

Other chart positions:

Billboard Pop 100: #18, down four spots from last week
Hot Digital Tracks: #7, up two spots from last week
Hot Digital Songs: #7, down one spot from last week

More Jennifer Headlines - All from Contact Music:

LOPEZ IGNORES FEARS OVER HER TOUR WITH ANTHONY

Latina beauty JENNIFER LOPEZ has shrugged off warnings a joint world tour with husband MARC ANTHONY could damage her career.

Salsa star Anthony, who married the glamorous JENNY FROM THE BLOCK singer last June (04), is thrilled about the shows because he'll be performing to crowds far larger than he's used to - thanks to his wife's widespread appeal.

However, Lopez's aides reportedly fear her decision to tour with Anthony may confuse - and possibly alienate - fans.

A source tells Britain's OK! magazine, "She's been trying to see if it's the right thing. Jen's people have advised her not to because it's bad for her career. She's too mainstream to tour with him. He needs her but she doesn't need him."

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LOPEZ NEEDS A MAN TO STAND UP TO HER

JENNIFER LOPEZ's marriage to MARC ANTHONY is destined to last because the Latino singer stands up to her and bosses her around.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK star was able to control former lover BEN AFFLECK's every movement, according to her close friend MARISSA THOMPSON, and that is why their 19-month relationship failed.

But Thompson is confident Lopez's third marriage will be successful - because Anthony is exactly the kind of strong man she needs to keep her happy.

She says, "Marc tries to tell her what to say, what to wear, how to be... She likes being told what to do. Ben was weak in that regard. She could run roughshod all over him.

"She wants her man to be a man... but that doesn't mean she won't push him to see how far she can go with him."

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LOPEZ CHALLENGERS FUR PROTESTORS

LATEST: JENNIFER LOPEZ met animal rights protesters head on at a record signing in New York yesterday - by wearing a fox fur poncho.

Volunteers from PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS (PETA) camped outside Virgin Records store in Times Square, Manhattan on Tuesday (01MAR05) to protest J.Lo's use of animal skins in music videos and fur content in her new fashion line SWEETFACE.

But the sexy superstar defiantly waved to protestors and fans assembled outside the store and cheerily waved as she entered the store wearing the accessory, which was lined with fox fur.

DAWN CARR, a PETA director, insists the group will continue to campaign against Lopez: "She is our latest target. We have sent her dozens of letters and DVDs to try to show her why the fur trade is so evil but she has ignored us.

"The amount of fur J.Lo has worn recently and now uses in her clothing line , shows he is blind to the horrific cruelty of the fur industry."

Thanks to Dj J. Salinas for this news.

"Just to let you know the Sweetface web site is up and running. It has pics from the fashion show and a look at the $2 Million Dollar Jean. Also a link to The JLO Collection. Have a look and enjoy."

You can view the pictures and web site at www.sweetface.com.

All images, including full-size, can be viewed here.

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Set your VCRs! Jennifer will perform tomorrow on NBC's Today Show. On the East Coast, this airs from 7AM to 10AM. She will perform at least two songs.

Listen to the interview of Jennifer Lopez on Los Angeles' KIIS radio station yesterday here!

From Much Music :

Jennifer officially left J.Lo behind on Tuesday with the launch of her new album "Rebirth". Diehard Jennifer Lopez fans camped out in the snow of Times Square for more than 24 hours to meet their idol and have her sign copies of the new disc. But it wasn't all cheers for the actress/singer/fashion designer. PETA was on hand to protest Lopez' use of fur in her new Sweetface Spring collection. The animal rights group gave out copies of a DVD, which shows images of the fur-wearing singer interspersed with footage of animals skinned alive for their fur. Lopez was greeted with signs reading "Jennifer Lopez: Fur Scum".

Jennifer Lopez Newsbits:

Cowell had designs on J-Lo's house
Simon Cowell has more in common with Jennifer Lopez than just tightly-stretched clothing.

The Pop Idol grump tried to buy the Hollywood diva's Los Angeles mansion and went so far as to have a tour of the rambling house.

When it sold to somebody else, Cowell supposedly called J-Lo and asked for the number of her interior designer.

Cowell was so impressed with the beige and wood decor in her bedroom he wanted a similar style for the home he bought close to the California studio where he is currently shooting the US version of his hit franchise, American Idol.

Lopez, meanwhile, has emerged from her newly-wed cocoon with husband Marc Anthony to launch a promotional blitz for Rebirth, her new CD, which was released on Tuesday in the US.

From Yahoo News

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J.Lo deal with Medina is off again

Jennifer Lopez's plans to reunite with her former manager Benny Medina have collapsed.

The pair agreed to reteam last week two years after their acrimonious split - but the deal is off again.

A source explains to website Pagesix.com: "It was a handshake deal, but when it came down to signing contracts on Friday, they decided to remain friends."

The source claims J.Lo was unhappy to share a manager with chart rival and longtime foe Mariah Carey.
From IE Examiner

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LOPEZ: I DON'T WANT TO BE MERYL STREEP

Jennifer Lopez has refused to quit her singing career - even though studio bosses believe she has the potential to be the next MERYL STREEP if she concentrated solely on acting.

The JENNY FROM THE BLOCK beauty has no regrets about starring in box office flop GIGLI alongside former fiance BEN AFFLECK, because she insists on being true to herself and would feel fake following in the OUT OF AFRICA star's footsteps.

The 35-year-old says, "I've done movies that are not great and are successful. I've done movies that are great and are not successful. The movie business is very unpredictable.

"I don't have any regrets at all. I think there are some great scenes in that movie. And it didn't get a fair chance. I've had studio heads who believe in me say, 'Just be an actress, you're an incredible actress, you can be Meryl Streep,' and I say, 'I've got to be me.'

"I can't stop singing so people take me seriously as an actress. I'm an actress. You either take me seriously or you don't. I'm sorry if people think I do too many things. But I would be miserable if I couldn't do all of these things. I just have to be me."

From Contact Music

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LOPEZ GETS HER HANDS DIRTY

JENNIFER LOPEZ got her hands dirty yesterday (01MAR05) when she christened MTV show TOTAL REQUEST LIVE's Touch Of Fame.

Guests on the daily show will be asked to plant their hands in cement during their appearance and the prints will all be sold off for charity in the future.

Lopez refused the offer of Latex gloves for the hand print session, insisting on sticking her hands directly into the wet cement.

From Contact Music

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Lopez now developing new TV series
Jennifer Lopez is developing the pilot episode for a new drama series called 'South Beach'.

Variety reports that Lopez is working on the project with '24' executive producer Tony Krantz, 'Smallville' writer Philip Levens and her manager, Simon Fields.

'South Beach' will follow three young adults living in Miami.

From RTE.ie Entertainment

CATCH JENNIFER ON BET's "106 & PARK" THURSDAY NIGHT!
Jennifer hits the show at 6PM est. Don't miss it!

Jennifer Lopez is now "enemy number one" for PETA, which plans to target the singer in a new campaign since her clothing line Sweetface uses so much fur. Animal-rights activists planned to storm her Times Square record singing at Virgin Records on Tuesday (March 1) by showing film footage of animals being skinned alive juxtaposed with images of J. Lo dressed in fur in her latest video. The footage was shot during an investigation of fur farms in China. "There is nothing remotely 'sweet' about the torture deaths of animals killed for fur," PETA's Dan Mathews said in a statement.

With the new album dropping today, it's only fitting we unveil our new web site design. We're still working out the bugs and not all pages have been converted yet, so we hope you're as patient as we are!

Also, *much* thanks to Keir over at NitrusDesigns for the design and help!