Jennifer Lopez Robbing The Cradle?

Jennifer Lopez recently got a shout out on X Factor in season one, for being the most beautiful woman. Shortly thereafter, we hear about the breakup of her marriage with Marc Anthony. I never understood what she saw in him in the first place. It certainly wasn’t good looks, but to each his own. Now, at the prime age of 42 and, after having twins, Jennifer has started dating. Who is she dating? Casper Smart, that’s who. A man/boy who is a mere 24 years old. Barely “fully cooked” as Judge Judy would say. Sorry, I just don’t get it. Some of these Hollywood romances are just plain ridiculous. This is one of them. The pair took to tweeting about their romance to fans saying age was not important. Really? I think we can figure out what they are both getting out of this little arrangement, besides publicity.

It’s not exactly a May-December romance, like one source described it. I would not put Jennifer in the December category, she is far from old. I wouldn’t put Casper at May either for that matter, he hasn’t lived long enough to get that much credit. I would place him at April and Jennifer maybe at July. If they are together long enough, which I doubt, they can age their way up to May/December. Even though she looks great, she could be his mother. There’s an 18 year age difference between them. I think it makes her look foolish. And the paparazzi is busy taking tons of pictures, so that when her children are old enough, they can look her up on the internet and ask her if she was having a midlife crisis after leaving their father. Is this just a fling? I hope so, because if they marry, I think we can predict what is going to happen before long. Not too smart.

By the way, I went to check out Casper’s website just for the hell of it. For a young guy he has a pretty impressive set of credentials in choreography. Choreography. All of a sudden I can almost hear Jennifer singing, “I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night, and still have begged for more…” Good luck to them.

Casper’s Website: http://www.caspersmart.com/bio/

JLo aka Jennifer Lopez Leaving American Idol?



Word is out that Jennifer Lopez may want to leave American Idol after only one year in the judge’s seat. Makes me wonder why? Some rumors are circulating that it is just a ruse so that they will offer her more money, like she needs more money? Others speculate that she thought she was going to be the “star” judge now that Simon was gone, but it turns out that Steven Tyler stole the “star” spot with fans of the show. Tyler has already resigned for season 11.

Jennifer earned about 12 million for her one year with Idol, while Simon was earning 35 million a season when he left.

I agree with the third round of rumors. Jennifer’s career had hit a slump. She had been pretty much out of the public eye for a while, maybe taking care of her twins. I think she signed on to American Idol to boost her career and make a mini “comeback.” Her performance of “On The Floor” on Idol helped to make her song a hit, the first she has had in a long time. But, suddenly, Jennifer has a lot of things “happening” and she may not have time for Idol any more. She basically used the show for her own purposes and now wants to move on.

I’m not sure if I blame her or not. I am a little irritated because I liked her as a judge. I think she was sensitive to the contestants, but delivered constructive criticism when they needed to hear it. If she was just using the show to help her career get back on track, only she knows. And, this comes after Ellen resigned after being a judge for one year too.

However, all hope is not lost. Idol has two other very interested women in mind for the opening in the judges table should Jennifer walk out…Shania and Shakira! I would not mind seeing either of these women as judges, however I am partial to Shania, always have been a fan of hers.

It’s amazing the show has lasted all these years. Many people are getting tired of it and it’s lost it’s magic, but not me. I love seeing talented new singers striving for their dream to break into the music business and getting that opportunity through the show. Many talented and gifted artists may have never been discovered if not for American idol. A lot of the finalists and winners have gone on to not only great careers, but they have also given back to their communities and other charitable and worthy causes. They are good people. I would miss the show if it were to end because many good things have come out of it.

So, do we say good-bye to Jlo? I hope not, but time will tell.