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 lynn

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Even though she may not be that talented she is RICH and people like you pay to see her all the time. Now take that to your empty bank account.

By gobluespartyon

So you have a problem with ladies wearing bikini's. J-LO isn't the only singer that does that so your point is mute.

By Wanda

Can't we all just get along. Stop the hate.

Wednesday 15 September

By Bryan

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@gobluespartyon: I think you mean their point is "moot", not mute. However, I would agree with you otherwise.

Friday 17 September

By jspaggs

The word is "moot", not "mute"

By erwin erickson

OK-then judge ja-lo on your talent! e

By Chris

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I'm a big Idol fan...but adding JLo is a J*NO...I can't believe there isn't any other "Industy" person who is willing to take a 12 million dollar job...really!?!

By wall-e

If you just wanted to piss away 12 million, there are some really deserving causes out there, that won't try to sing or act! Please let this show die, I think there is DNR form somewhere?

At least the Idol deal got done with J-LO I thought that it was going to get done both wanted to get a deal done.

By SiastaEg

Of course you're an Idol fan, who else would say "get done". Ahh, white trash is always so entertaining.

By MAGOOS

Lopez is highly over rated, more notorious for her self marketing than talent. A poor addition to a sinking show and I am certain not to watch this self opinionated diva pout and whine on the panel.

By frank

Just shows white trash is smarter.

Yeah, that explains why they thrive so well in society.

By juliette

That's the end of my enjoying "A.A" I couldn't do it with a shallow lady like Jlo. No thanks...have a good year...

By GOOD NEWS

Jennifer is beautiful, no matter what color you are. She has acted in alot of movies and done a good job. She also dances! And understands music. The reason they signed her, is that she draws people, and without Simon, that is what the show needs. I was not going to watch idol, but with Jlo, now , I will!

By D.

To: Stuarer

Are you a Mick? Grease ball? or I bet you're just a piece of white trash with no education, minimum wage job, ignorant, and stupid. You wish you had J Lo's money and business savvy skills that got her the fame she deserves. I'd love to slap the bigot crap out of you in front of everyone and watch you cry for your mommy- punk.

Some people let the internet get to them a bit too much.

By mblank2923

i think it is americanIdol. what better way to get publicity and sympathy at the same time. not buying someone is trying to ruin jlo.

By LST

They had to bring in a big name as a judge to keep the show alive, because with Paula and Simon gone, it isn't the same, I just pray Degenerate isn't back, I refused to watch because of that witch. I'll try watching it again with Jennifer, she's a good pick since she obviously knows about talent and singing, where that bimbo Degenerate doesn't, and neither did that other woman, I still wonder why she was a judge, and not a good one. I hope now with Jennifer it'll be good again, we shall see...

By Gia

We thought Idol was over last season! Now it's REALLY over! Nobody I know can stand that woman. Stay home and raise your babies! She's so full of her self it's sickening! She can't sing, can't act and is still doing the same tired ol pop and lock crap from over 20 years ago. UGH Idol must really want to kill off their show. Just like with movies... you want your movie to bomb, add Jlo or Madonna... sure fire STINKERS! YUK

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