Jennifer Lopez is helping the character Carmen Sandiego make it to the big screen as a producer of a movie in the works. “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” originated as an educational computer game and later turned into a cartoon. Rumors are swirling that Jennifer Lopez will star in the project, but only her role as a producer has been confirmed. According to Deadline.com , the Carmen Sandiego film will not be animated, and can be described as “National Treasure meets The Thomas Crown Affair.” Are you interested in checking out a live action “Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?” movie? Find out more about JLo’s new project here . RELATED POSTS: Wendy Williams Shares A Jennifer Lopez Secret [VIDEO] Did Diddy Make Jennifer Lopez Cry? Best Legs In The Game [PHOTOS]
Dear Marc Anthony: you are a complete and utter moron. Jennifer Lopez covers the latest issue of Glamour and let’s just say that if her ex-husband didn’t regret letting her go before, he most definitely will now. Yowza! Lopez is reportedly dating Bradley Cooper and while she doesn’t mention him by name in the magazine’s interview, the singer does make it clear that she’s ready for love again. “I think I’ve finally learned the biggest lesson of all,” she says. “You’ve got to love yourself first. You’ve got to be okay on your own before you can be okay with somebody else. You’ve got to value yourself and know that you’re worth everything. And until you value yourself enough and love yourself enough to know that, you can’t really have a healthy relationship.” Amen, J. Lo. We wish you the best of luck on this journey, and we encourage many more cleavage-based spreads in the future.
‘It’s just nutty to think that people can’t use their celebrity for good,’ Simmons says. By Rob Markman Russell Simmons Photo: MTV News So what if Russell Simmons is rich? The hip-hop mogul doesn’t believe that takes away from his support of the Occupy movement in the least bit. For the Def Jam co-founder, it doesn’t matter if he is part of the 1 percent — ultimately all he wants is to be part of the solution. “I can’t show solidarity with the people that are suffering?” Rush asked MTV News rhetorically. “I just don’t want to have corporations control our government, I want a better democracy. I’m part of the 100 percent. If they’re suffering, I’m suffering with them.” Russell, who has spent much of his career fighting social injustice, wrote a blog on his Global Grind website in September asking the U.S. government to raise his taxes in an effort to reverse the effects of the economic recession. “For far too long in this country we have allowed the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer,” he wrote. Simmons has since been a chief supporter of New York’s Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in September. Rush, who is worth more than $340 million, will not let his bank account or celebrity keep him from doing what he feels is right. “Muhammad Ali, didn’t he help build the Nation of Islam? Did he help stop the war in Vietnam? Did Harry Belafonte and those guys help Dr. Martin Luther King?” the mogul questioned. On October 10, Simmons brought the very famous Kanye West out to Zuccotti Park and has since rolled down to the demonstration with Katy Perry and her comic husband Russell Brand. Tom Morello , David Banner and Talib Kweli have all visited and lent their support. Some have questioned the celebrity motive behind the Occupy movement, but Rush feels anyone who helps raise awareness is helping the cause. “It’s just nutty to think that people can’t use their celebrity for good and that they can’t show up to help people who are suffering,” he said. “I show up, that’s what I do, I add voice to the voiceless, that’s what I do. That’s what rap does. So I don’t see why that’s a conflict. I let people talk but I do have an answer for them, it’s nutty. It’s disingenuous half the time when the media says these things.” Related Videos Inside Occupy Wall Street
With collabos between Lil Wayne and Joe Jonas, Taylor Swift and T.I., the lines separating music genres are increasingly becoming blurred. By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber Photo: FilmMagic In a modern music landscape where genre is pretty much nonexistent, the lines are becoming even further blurred. That’s why music lovers barely flinched when news broke that Justin Bieber will work with Kanye West and his “homey” Drake on his next album . However, more than a decade ago, major mainstream artists like Britney Spears or even *NSYNC (whose very own Justin Timberlake later went on to work with hip-hoppers) would never have thought about hooking up with rappers like Eminem, for instance. In fact, they were the punch line to many of Em’s finest rhymes during the “TRL” era. Today, pop stars and rap stars are unapologetically sharing their love for one another. Lil Wayne, who recently worked with artists including Joe Jonas and Jennifer Lopez, seems to be one of the guys leading the charge. In addition to appearing on tracks with pop stars, Demi Lovato’s and Bieber’s covers of his track “How to Love” have made headlines. So, what is it about Weezy? “I just loved the way that Lil Wayne took a risk doing the song ‘How to Love,’ ” Lovato explained. “And when I really listened to it, it’s such a great song.” That enthusiasm for his work, according to Vibe Music Editor John Kennedy, has a lot to do with Weezy “the man” as well as Weezy “the artist.” “Wayne appeals to the pop world because he’s obviously got a tremendous following and is a talented artist, but he’s a character outside of the music. His image off-wax is just as prominent as his rhymes on record,” he explained. “So when you get Wayne on a record, it’s more than just a hot 16, you’re getting a rebel to society: the sagging denims, tats all over, diamond grills. It just adds rock star flavor with hip-hop appeal.” “On an artistic level, he just seems like an exciting guy to be around who is also willing to try just about everything, so I imagine pop stars can basically say, ‘Hey, can you do this weird thing?’ and he’d say yes,” Entertainment Weekly staff writer Kyle Anderson added about Wayne’s appeal. “From a more business standpoint, working with Wayne not only means chart and radio recognition but also instant cool. He has a cachet that hasn’t faded yet.” But Wayne is hardly the only guy in the game defying the laws of hip-hop and pop. Country superstar Taylor Swift has certainly done her part, appearing in concert with guys like T.I. and B.o.B. “I’m a huge hip-hop fan, and it’s been so amazing to have so many incredible artists come out and to get to sing the hooks on their songs that I’ve been blasting in my car for the last couple years,” she explained. “It’s been awesome. I couldn’t have asked for more amazing special guests on this tour, and we’re not finished yet.” But it’s not just the pop stars singing the praises of rappers and hoping to get some street cred. Rappers are clamoring to hook up with their pop counterparts too, picking up where artists like Mariah Carey/O.D.B. and Christina Aguilera/Redman left off. And recently, Aguilera’s former pop rival, Spears, jumped on the trend when she toured with Nicki Minaj . When MTV News caught up with Minaj backstage on the Femme Fatale Tour, she said that the crossover success has been intriguing and surprising. “I’m always surprised,” she said. “I don’t really expect them to know all the records, but I guess it just kind of transcends all genres of music at this point.” As the genre-bending continues, it seems that the pairings are likely to get more and more unexpected. “I met Justin [Bieber] back in February. He’s a cool kid and sh–,” Tyler, the Creator said of his desire to work with the teen star. “When I got in there, he was talkin’ about the ‘Yonkers’ video and sh–. It was weird, because I was sitting here starstruck, like, ‘Oh, f—, it’s Bieber. He’s asking me questions.’ I’m like, ‘Shut the f— up so I can talk to you.’ ” What do you think of the pop/ hip-hop crossover? Tell us in the comments. Related Photos A Very Bieber Christmas
Mary J. Blige will perform at the 2011 American Music Awards. She joins a long list of artists who will also be taking the stage: Nicki Minaj, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Pitbull. Get red carpet glam like Mary J with a spa mani/pedi. Click here for more info! While we love Mary, we’re not sure what material she plans on singing. She better up the promotional push of her album “My Life II” because we have yet to hear a single (or a hit). For the fifth year, winners will be determined by online voting. Fans can log onto amavote.com or ama.abc.com to cast their votes through November 11th at 11:59pm PST. The show airs live November 20 at 8pm. Mary J. Blige Goes Into A Fur Frenzy In Elle Magazine [PHOTOS] Mary J Blige Collaborates With Beyonce On “My Life II”
While performing at the Mohegan Sun’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in Connecticut, Jennifer Lopez began crying onstage after “If You Had My Love,” a song that might have triggered Diddy memories for her. According to reports, the tears began to fall after he dancers reenacted her relationships with Chris Judd, Diddy, Ben Affleck and Marc Anthony. So who was Jennifer crying over? Only she knows, but it would be cool to see her reconnect with Diddy. RELATED POSTS: Diddy Begging Jennifer Lopez For A Second Chance? Jennifer Lopez Gets A Lap Dance! Best Legs In The Game [PHOTOS]
Don’t be fooled by the rocks Jennifer Lopez has got. She’s still, she’s still, a heart-broken girl from the block. During a concert at Mohegan Sun last night, the artist preceded a rendition of “Until It Beats No More” by telling the audience: “I’m going to sing you the last song I wrote about love. A lot has changed since then,” referencing her split from Marc Anthony. Jennifer Lopez Mohegan Sun Performance From there, a J. Lo lookalike danced with men who resembled exes Diddy, Cris Judd and Ben Affleck. The final pairing gyrated on stage similar to how Lopez got down with Anthony on the May finale of American Idol . “I took a trip down memory lane,” Lopez said after the performance. She then started to cry as the crowd cheered. Glee star Lea Michele was actually at the event and Tweeted soon after: “Omg Jennifer Lopez is seriously AMAZING. She just killed it!!!!! She’s gorgeous and so beyond talented!!!”
Gaga and Mars join already announced performers Coldplay and LMFAO for November 6 show. By Jocelyn Vena Lady Gaga Photo: WireImage Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are set to join the MTV EMA party. On Monday (October 17), Gaga and Mars were announced as the latest performers at the November 6 show, which takes place in Belfast, Ireland. Selena Gomez will host the event, which will also include performances from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, LMFAO and Jessie J . Presenters include MTV stars Snooki and JWoww from “Jersey Shore,” as well as “Awkward.” actress Ashley Rickards. Gaga is up for six awards , including Best Female, Best Live Act, Best Pop Act, Best Song and Best Video for “Born This Way.” She scored the sixth nom in the Biggest Fans category, an honor she’ll share with her Little Monsters if she wins. Mars is tied with Katy Perry for four noms at the show; he’s up for Best Song and Best Pop for “Grenade,” along with Best Male and Best New. Adele, Justin Bieber and Thirty Seconds to Mars are each up for three. Other big nominees include Beyonc
Stop us if you’ve heard this one, but Lindsay Lohan is a Class A F–k-Up whose myriad probation violations have her potentially facing a serious jail sentence. The case is beyond complicated, but the actress could be sentenced to a year and a half in jail if Judge Stephanie Sautner decides she violated her probation. Lohan claims people are trying to make an example out of her and she’s done nothing wrong. But that defense has more cracks than her brittle teeth . Lohan’s biggest problem is her criminal history . Based on a 120-day suspended sentence for shoplifting, time served under house arrest, and prior DUIs, Lindsay could be thrown in jail for a long, long time. The judge has lots of questions at LiLo’s probation progress hearing next week, including why she was booted out of her community service program recently. Lindsay was a no-show nine times at the Downtown Women’s Center, and when she did bother to show up, did not do so for the required four-hour minimum. Lohan, who was kicked out of the program and reassigned to the American Red Cross, has also been skipping her weekly, mandatory psychiatrist appointments. She professional excuse maker claims she did a bunch of therapy sessions by phone. We’ll see if Sautner is moved at all. The fit hits the shan Wednesday a.m. Tell THG: Should LiLo go to jail and do hard time?
Looper is so on! A month after a source verified that Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper went on a date in NYC, the stars were spotted out together again yesterday. See the actress/singer shield her face from photographers while out with The Hangover stud HERE . Like what you see, Jen? “She does like his attention, and it makes her feel good that he seems so into her,” an insider tells People . “She has a fun time with Bradley and he makes her laugh.” Another mole breaks it down to even simpler terms: “She likes him,” this friend says.
