Giving her first post-split interview, Jennifer Lopez opens up in Vanity Fair‘s September issue about her life, her optimism and Marc Anthony. Here’s what she revealed:

On how she still sees love & relationships in a positive light: “That was my biggest dream, and I really worked hard at it. 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.”

On compromising and when it’s time to walk away: “I’m a hopeless romantic and passionate person when it comes to love. It’s not that I didn’t love myself before. Sometimes we don’t realize that we are compromising ourselves. To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself—if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me. I love myself enough to walk away from that now.”

The 42 year-old singer and American Idol also said that she will “always respect Marc as a singer and a performer,” and that he will “always hold a special place in her heart.”

The issue is on sale in NY, LA and on iPad August 3rd, nationwide it’s available August 9th.

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Happy Birthday to everyone celebrating today, July 24th, including:

1936 – Ruth Buzzi, comedienne
1940 – Dan Hedaya, actor
1942 – Chris Sarandon, actor
1947 – Robert Hayes, actor
1949 – Michael Richards, actor
1951 – Lynda Carter, actress
1952 – Gus Van Sant, filmmaker
1957 – Pam Tillis, singer
1964 – Barry Bonds, baseball player
1965 – Kadeem Hardison, actor
1965 – Doug Liman, director
1968 – Kristin Chenoweth, actress
1968 – Laura Leighton, actress
1969 – Rick Fox, actor
1969 – Jennifer Lopez, actress
1979 – Rose Byrne, actress
1981 – Summer Glau, actress
1982 – Anna Paquin, actress
1990 – Daveigh Chase, actress
1998 – Bindi Irwin, children’s TV personality

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck split long ago but Lopez’ mom Guadalupe still thinks highly of him and sent The Town star an email asking for some advice.

JLo’s mom sent the email on July 12th, according to US Weekly, 3 days before the news of split Lopez and Marc Anthony’s became public and Ben replied.

“Guadalupe reached out to Ben over email. She wanted advice for Jennifer,” reveals a source.

“She always liked and trusted him. [Ben] replied back on email, wished her well and offered what he could,”

Despite the outwardly blissful life, Jennifer was unhappy and has low self-esteem which Marc took advantage of with his controlling ways and jealous rages, according to pals of Lopez.

Jennifer’s mom still thinks fondly of Affleck and had a soft spot for the man who dated her daughter for 18 months. Reaching out to him shows her level of trust and how much she wants to help her daughter.

When Jennifer and Ben split, Lopez went on to marry Anthony just a few months later. Affleck moved on to another Jennifer – actress Jennifer Garner - and has been married to her since 2005.

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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony‘s announcement of their divorce has led to rampant speculation about what exactly was going on in that marriage. (My personal theory: he got tired of being married to a Dementor.) If J-Lo wasn’t carrying on with sexy Latino model William Levy, then what led this Hollywood power couple to split?

According to the Huffington Post‘s sources, it’s nothing too scandalous:  they’re just too busy.  She’s on American Idol and promoting her new album.  He’s now a regular on TNT’s HawthoRNe.  They both perform frequently and all over the world.  The insider says it’s just too much.

“I don’t know any relationship that could survive the juggling of schedules of both Jennifer and Marc.  Angelina [Jolie] and Brad [Pitt]years ago agreed that while one of them was working the other took time off. Unfortunately, knowing both Jen [and] Marc, I can tell you that neither of them is capable of putting their career on hold when a great or big paying opportunity comes along.

In other words, it’s not just really working, but the desire for fame and fortune, that is driving them apart.  And that is not at all surprising, especially from the couple who reportedly see themselves as “the king and queen of Latino culture.”   (Seriously.)

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News of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony‘s split was announced late last week and it didn’t take long for rumors of a hook-up to hit the net.

Model and actor William Levy, who starred with JLo in the steamy beach romp video for her song “I’m Into You” is denying that his relationship with Jennifer was anything other than strictly business.

Levy, 30, has been dubbed the “Cuban Brad Pitt” and within weeks of filming on the Mexican beaches in April, Levy and his wife of 8 years, Elizabeth Gutierrez separated.

But Levy maintains that no hanky panky, other than what was scripted, went down between himself and Lopez.

“The only relationship there was or is, is a professional relationship. That’s all there’s ever been,” he told TMZ.

The Latin soap opera hunk had nothing but praise for the 41 year-old American Idol judge and his time working with her on set.

“It was wonderful. I felt very comfortable. She is a very sincere and fun person,” he said.

“The truth is I had a really great time,’ he added. “It was wonderful to see that someone so huge could be so down to earth, in addition to being really funny.”

Whatever the case, the dude’s got bigger problems now. Levy is accused of sexual battery of a minor and is facing a lawsuit from an encounter that took place in July of 2010.

Levy claims that yes, there was sex, she was not forced and that she told him she was 19 years old.

If you haven’t seen it already, check out the JLo video featuring Levy below. (Read the article)

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People reports today that Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are divorcing.

In their joint statement to the magazine, they said:

“We have decided to end our marriage.  This was a very difficult decision. We have come to an amicable conclusion on all matters.  It is a painful time for all involved, and we appreciate the respect of our privacy at this time.”

Wow.  WOW.  I have to say I’m honestly surprised. J-Lo seems so concerned with image; a divorce doesn’t seem like it would fit her schema.  Jennifer and Marc were married in 2004; is this a classic seven year itch?  Or perhaps Marc’s legal trouble with the IRS wasn’t to J-Lo’s exacting taste?

This is not the first time these two have been rumored to split:  they reportedly were on the way to divorce court back in 2009.

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Jennifer Lopez made a rather startling choice of attire for the BAFTA Brits To Watch Gala on Saturday.  It may have been designer (Emilio Pucci), and it may have been a great shade of green, and it may have even looked pretty great on her.  But is this really what one wears to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?  There’s a time and a place for a skin-tight dress with cutouts, but this event was neither the time nor the place.  In a sea of modest, elegant garb, Jennifer stood out like a sore thumb, showing that you can take Jenny out of the block but you really cannot take the block out of Jenny.

See more pictures of J-Lo’s bare abs after the jump.

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Jennifer Lopez is in talks to take roles in the upcoming movies Parker and What To Expect When You’re Expecting.

I’m told that Lopez is in discussions to play the female lead opposite Jason Statham in Parker, the Taylor Hackford-directed action film adaptation of the Donald Westlake mystery novel series…

…At the same time, Lopez is also circling What To Expect When You’re Expecting, the Kirk Jones-directed Lionsgate film based on the bestselling how-to guide to preparing for childbirth. Cameron Diaz and Matthew Morrison star. Lopez is in discussions for the supporting role of Holly in that film.

I’ve always liked Lopez better as an actor than as a singer, this might be a really good choice for her. She was good in both The Cell and Out of Sight with George Clooney. I don’t watch American Idol anymore so I welcome her back to starring in movies with open arms. Of course there’s always that American Idol paycheck that might just keep her off the big screen, or at least limit her severely.

Source: Deadline
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Jennifer Lopez suffered a wardrobe malfunction while taping the German ZDF TV show Wetten Dass…? at Coliseo Balear, Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Saturday, July 18th.

The 41 year-old singer was part of a celebrity filled event for host Thomas Gottschalk‘s last appearance. JLo, Heidi Klum, Cameron Diaz and Kevin James all arrived in horse drawn carriages and as Jennifer was moving to her seat next to the host, she leaned forward and exposed her right breast and nipple for the audience.

The American Idol judge recovered fairly quickly and went on with the interview. She later changed out of the flowing dress and performed her hit “On The Floor” in a pair of tight black pants and top.

All right let’s be honest, it’s not much of a nip slip, and she probably avoided a bigger oops – the wind was blowing open her skirt and it’s long train.

For those who want to see, pics are below.  Click on through. (Read the article)

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Jennifer Lopez was a huge hit with fans at the Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium last weekend.  She performed several of her hits, including “On The Floor,” “Get Right” and “I’m Into You.”

J-Lo looked pretty amazing in a snakeskin printed mini and matching thigh high boots.  Although, I must confess, when I first glanced at this picture, I thought it was Jennifer’s American Idol colleague, Steven Tyler.  Oh yes I did go there!

Click through to see a video of Jennifer shakin’ it as she performs “I’m Into You” and of course, more photos.

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