jennifer lopez

Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin: Puerto Rican Parade

New York City’s famous Fifth Avenue was the scene for a raucous party this past weekend.  The 50th anniversary of the Puerto Rican Parade was celebrated in grandiose style, with plenty of celebrity power behind it.

The king of the parade was none other than Ricky Martin, who joined NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg in cutting the ribbon to get the shindig started. And Martin’s fans were out in full force to show him love.  “We were about to pass out, we were so happy to see him,” said Tania Ochoteco, 33, of the Bronx.

Jennifer Lopez Sings For Wal-Mart Elite

There was the usual glitz and glamor at Wal-Mart’s annual shareholder meeting in Arkansas yesterday (June 1). “This is like going to the Wal-Mart Oscars,” event host Sinbad quipped to applause. And the funny thing is, the comedian wasn’t joking.

The high-class meeting had moments that rivaled the star-studded Academy Awards. Aside from financial matters and forecasts, Jennifer Lopez and the latest American Idol product, Jordin Sparks, entertained the nearly 15,000 strong crowd of stockholders and store employees.

Jennifer Lopez’s South Beach Scandal

Lawyers are involved in a heated debate over whether or not Jennifer Lopez knows anything about the origins of the TV show South Beach. Now, U.S. Judge Henry Pitman has ordered J Lo to submit to a deposition by June 11, to answer questions posed in a lawsuit brought on last year.

The series, which is about Miami’s modeling and nightclub scene, is produced by Lopez, UPN and CBS Television - but is allegedly stolen from writer Jack Bunick.

Jennifer Lopez Threatened By Activists

Singer/Actress Jennifer Lopez is watching her back as of late.  Her fur-wearing ways have continually garnered the attention and criticism of animal rights activists.  Now it’s getting even more serious.

Lopez has reportedly received menacing letters from people who are threatening to “slaughter” her.  These letters were sent by activists who want “to kill her in public, just like the slaughtered animals whose fur she wears.”

Costume Institute Gala: Hollywood Style At Its Best

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art was the place to be and be seen on Monday night (May 7). The Met played host to this year’s Costume Institute Gala in honor of Paul Poiret.

Poiret was a renowned pre-World War II fashion designer, who was the first to use draping in dressmaking and is credited with launching the suspender belt, flesh-colored stockings, the sack dress and culottes.