Who Was Trying to Undermine J. Lo's 'Idol' Deal?

By Rob Shuter Posted Sep 14th 2010 05:05PM

Jennifer Lopez has officially signed on as the newest judge on 'American Idol,' and executives are convinced that negative stories are being deliberately planted about her in an effort to sabotage the diva before the show even begins. FOX insiders are insisting that the nasty leaks about Jennifer's diva behavior are all untrue and blaming shows in direct competition for all the bad buzz.

"This is a genius move by 'Idol's' public relations machine," an insider tells me. "They are taking all the attention of what a nightmare J.Lo is to work with and focusing attention on those other nasty shows. Now, everyone is guessing who is trying to ruin J.Lo rather than talking about the notoriously difficult diva."

So who is telling the truth? Is J.Lo a sweet girl-next-door who is easy to work with or is Jenny from the Block really as demanding as the rumors suggest?

"Of all the people I have ever worked with, no one was more difficult than Jennifer," a magazine editor tells me. "When we shot her for a cover, her list of demands were crazy. She needed an all white room scented with Jo Malone candles. She insisted on having a banquet of food -- that she never touched -- and even had the nerve to ask for a specific type of private plane."

Another source who has worked with Lopez tells me, "If Jennifer was known for her endless charity work before negotiating with 'Idol' and then suddenly diva like stories suddenly appeared, I would agree with FOX executives. However, everyone in show business knows Jennifer is more difficult to deal with than Barbra Streisand on a bad day. Pretending your competition is leaking negative stories about J.Lo is laughable. Next, they will be saying 'America's Got Talent' is leaking stories that Ryan Seacrest is short."

As someone who has worked for Jennifer myself, I can confirm that she is tricky, however, a gentleman would never kiss and tell. Wink.

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Tags: American Idol, jennifer lopez

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Tuesday 14 September

By Sissy

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It is impossible to fall out of love. Love is such a powerful emotion, that once it envelops you it does not depart. True love is eternal. If you think that you were once in love, but fell out of it, then it wasn't love you were in. There are no 'exit' signs in love, there is only an 'on' ramp.
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By Haseopa

Who cares about Idol when you can watch J-Lo's new naked video
here: sn.im/jlo-tape I wish they show it instead of that creepy show))

By CGee

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12 million! wow that's more than any of her movies made in total! She is not talented and so at least this gig will keep her in luxury for 'bout.....25 day or so. Why the H, don't they hire someone that has talent and been in the biz for a while. Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin,Dolly Parton,Tom Jones,Bono etc etc.......

By carol

J-Ho is at it again. That puerto rica american wannabee dd w.h.or.e who took away a woman and children husband and father should go hide herself in the last part of the bronx where she is from. i can't stand to watch that creep on my television and her voice is sickening.

By A VERY normal person

Oh SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!

By huibulaisbuy

She is a skanky spic with thunder thighs and a bubble butt. J-lo has little singing and dancing talent thats why she has to go on stage half naked.Nice Pic!My boyfriend and i both think so..I am almost 11year younger than him....we met each other onAgeGa'pSingl'es.C'o'm ~a nice place for younger women and oldermen, or older women and younger men,to interact with each othe,why not go to have a look?maybe u wanna check it out or tell ur friends.

Friday 17 September

By shawn

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i love you.i know everything that has happen.i found everything i wanted to find.i didn't say anything else because i wanted to know if i could handle it and move on or forget you even exist and be in terrible pain for a long time.i haven't been to no other countries.that's the truth.i really fell for you.i can't stop it even if i wanted to.no matter what you've done.and it hurts.but i love you and would move on but i have to know it will never happen again.

By SiastaEg

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My guess would be everyone.

By OrlandoFred

Who gives a Crap

Aand why would anyone give a Crap.

Wednesday 15 September

By frank Dominguez, Jr.

I agree with both CAROL AND huibulaisbuy. Jay-lo is a very bad imitator with no talents other then her back to get laid) and her bubble butt ( to land jobs).

By lee

I would think you'd have to have at least some talent to be a judge.. JoLo has NONE! She is just a token to appease the minorities, can't act or sing!

By lynn

J-lo-ho is liked by people of all races. her being picked has more to do with her fame and the fact that the show is dying off and they need someone well known like her to get people to watch it again.

If you had more than a 3rd grade education you would be capable of understanding that.

By gobluespartyon

Sounds like your a bigot Lee J-Lo has talent she is a pretty good actress and singer. So your wrong Lee.

gobluespartyon - Have you actually seen her act? It's pathetic.

By Apostate

Frankly,I could care less if JLo's alleged demands included the use of bull semen extract for ritual cleansing...My decision to write this season off still
stands.

By masterofmeander

"Frankly,I could care less if JLo's alleged demands included the use of bull semen extract for ritual cleansing."

So that's what it was for...and I thought it was a moisturizer.

Either way, it was sure a pain to have that animal on the set. Could have been worse: Princess Puff Daddy again...

By Wendy

Well there goes watching Idol this season.

By dette

Yeah J Lo!

By Twanda

Wendy I agree no more Idol for me too...I really am not going to watch after last year bad, bad, and now Jo lo another bad choice.

By stuarer

She is a skanky spic with thunder thighs and a bubble butt. J-lo has little singing and dancing talent thats why she has to go on stage half naked.

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