Who Was Trying to Undermine J. Lo's 'Idol' Deal?
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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I wont Be watchin .. The show has taken a turn for the worse...
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Did anyone think that perhaps J.Lo's Diva-ness is EXACTLY what American Idol wants? Would A.I. have been as spicy and intriguing WITHOUT Simon Cowell? The producers knew that Cowell's behavior would create controversy. Controversy creates drama and THAT'S what stirs up attention. Media attention. Public attention. Plenty of attention--plenty ratings. Hmmmm...sounds like a plan to me.
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Puta from the block.
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I used to like Am.Idol when Simon was there. Now, that he left, it won't be the same, esp. when they hired J.Lo! I could care less for her, she can't sing or act. Geez. Why don't the producers just cancel the show instead of wasting their money.
Of all people who are more talented and have more experience in this music business, they have to pick J.Lo!?! Well, the show just lost one more viewer already... I won't be watching.
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The pay she is getting is outrageous! To sit behind a table and talk down people. We have to relook at what they are making. Sometimes it is way overboard to me. She is not worth 12 mill. for that. The show is old, and is going off the air soon probably anyway. Outrageous, when people are out of work. Give the job to a music teacher from a school and let them reap the benefits. I hope people feel the same way.
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Way overpaid, like The Friends people were. Lets pay her less and give some to the state, so they don't have to force days off.
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I can't watch a show where the people who just sit there get 12 million. Idol is getting desperate.
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The only people who think Barbra Streisand is difficult are the ones who want to think so. Those who have ACTUALLY worked with her think she is just fine. You're all jealous of her!
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Maybe Fox should have conducted this pole before signing JLO. I will not watch while she is on, also I am a big Aerosmith fan, but Steven Tyler? Really? Weren't enough 60 year old white men watching?
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