I have a great affection for desserts in general (friggin sweet tooth) but cupcakes are particularly close to heart because they are so darn cute...and basically bite-sized cakes :}! I love Cinnabon cinnamon buns so when I heard they were releasing a cupcake line this year I had to try it. They only have four flavors and so I got to sample them all ^_^ In the end, the cupcake was either quite good or pretty darn bad :\ No "okay" cupcakes, if that makes any sense ^^;; Descriptions from Cinnabon website.
Cinnacake Classic
A tribute to our famous Cinnabon® Classic Roll - moist, vanilla cake infused with our Makara®Cinnamon, topped with our signature cream cheese frosting and garnished with a caramel, Makara Cinnamon swirl.
This was definitely the most tasty of the bunch. It actually tastes like a cinnamon bun and it's a gorgeous cupcake to boot. The cake was delicately moist, not too heavy and the cinnamon flavor isn't overpowering but its flavor is unmistakable. The cream cheese frosting was not too sweet (to me, I do admit I like sweet things) and the caramel topping tasted a little more like chocolate to me with just a hint of cinnamon but the cinnamon flavored cake more than makes up for it. The way they incorperated the iconic cinnamon bun look with the frosting is just the cherry on top :D
Chocolate Passion
If you like chocolate, you'll love our moist, decadent chocolate cupcake topped with rich, chocolate buttercream frosting.
Mmmm...I think this might be the fault of the particular store carrying the cupcake rather than the cupcake itself but this was a very dry cupcake for me. It was definitely chocolaty but the dryness killed the overall experience. The red candy on top didn't do much for me either; it had a faint cinnamon-y tang but that's it. The buttercream was pretty good but I could tell the cupcake was old :\ as it had dried out around the edges making a little "crunchy" - hardly a word I want to use to describe frosting. Maybe if I tried a fresher cupcake...
Vanilla Bliss
Calling all cupcake purists: This moist, divinely vanilla cake topped with luscious, vanilla buttercream frosting is for you.
This cupcake was a bit of a fail for me but I could tell it was an old cupcake :\ The cake was very dry (even more so than the chocolate one) and flavorless and what's with the random, cheap candies on top? This blue candy didn't even have a flavor, just a weird gummy consistency. The frosting I think COULD have been good if the cupcake weren't so old. My least favorite of the bunch, which is disappointing considering I love vanilla flavored desserts.
24-Carrot Cake
Picky about carrot cake? Try our gold-standard carrot cupcake! It's perfectly spiced, has a hint of pineapple and coconut and is topped with our signature cream cheese frosting.
My second favorite cupcake. The cake part was deliciously moist with real chunks of carrot with a light pineapple and coconut flavor. The cream cheese frosting was soft and complimented the carrot cake very well. The orange sugar topping added an interesting crunch to the overall experience but I think I would have preferred the cupcake without it since it made the frosting a little too sugary.
Overall, the Cinnacake Class and 24-Carrot Cake were definite winners. Next time I get a box I'd get only these two cupcakes. The other two were very disappointing :(~
Here we have added a download link for an unreleased song by Jennifer Lopez called "It Was You." The file is in .mp3 format and was provided by Alan. Thanks for the song Alan. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Jennifer Lopez - It Was You.mp3 ___
Jennifer Lopez to appear on "The Talk"
Entertainment Tonight has just announced that Jennifer Lopez will be one of the first guest to appear on the new talk show, "The Talk." The show will be exploring "topical events and contemporary issues" through the eyes of six mothers. The show will feature co-hosts Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Leah Remini and Marissa Jaret Winokur. "The Talk" premiers Monday October, 18th on CBS and airs weekdays 2-3 p.m. ET/1-2 p.m. PT. Jennifer Lopez is rumored to be featured as a guest in the show's first week.
Michelle Keegan has revealed her girl crush is curvaceous star Jennifer Lopez.
The Coronation Street actress, who regularly bags awards for her own sexiness, joked that the US singer is her "ideal woman".
She told Inside Soap magazine: "I've got a bit of a girl crush on J-Lo. She's turned 40 and looks so good for her age - she's definitely my ideal woman."
Michelle picked up the Sexiest Female gong at the Inside Soap awards last month, and confessed that she feels at her most attractive when she's looking natural.
"I think I'm most sexy when I'm not glammed up.
"When I'm all dressed up that isn't really me. Sometimes I'm in make-up for hours and I just want to wash it all off."
Michelle has previously admitted to having a crush on Dappy from N-Dubz.
DAY 1 & 2 of Austin Auditions American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, along with Ryan Seacrest and Nigel Lythgoe arrive in Austin, Texas for auditions in search for the next Idol. Fox News filmed the crew arriving and even got a few interviews. Watch video below. Two of the pix posted below were tweeted by Ryan Seacrest on his twitter page.
Download Jennifer Lopez Interview with Ryan Seacrest
This morning Jennifer Lopez called into Ryan Seacrest's radio show on KIIS FM to talk about her new role on American Idol and all those AI rumors regarding her and Ryan "feuding." Listen to or Download Jennifer Lopez' Interview with Ryan Seacrest below.
Jennifer Lopez & Ryan Seacrest To Address "Feud" On Radio Friday [AUDIO]
If the buzz on the web were any indication, it's the diva rivalry of our generation, an epic battle of egos that has thrown the production of American Idol into a state of turmoil -- but is there ANY truth to the rumors that new Idol judge Jennifer Lopez is feuding with Ryan?
LISTEN | Ryan Teases Jennifer Lopez Interview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN In an effort separate fact from fiction, Jennifer will call "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" radio show Friday at 7:30am PST to talk about the story that has captured the attention of the web, originating with InTouch (nuf said) and magnified by Perez Hilton.
Clickhere to live stream Ryan's radio show Friday!
Previous studies have indicated that fat around the stomach area heightens the risk of heart disease, strokes and diabetes, while weight around the thighs and bottom appears to cut the risk.
For the latest research, volunteers were persuaded to gorge themselves on ice cream and sweets over a period of eight weeks, with their body fat and fat-cell size measured before and after the regime.
Scientists concluded that fat cells around the stomach and heart had grown in size but not in number, while the reverse was true for thigh fat cells - they increased in number but did not get bigger.
Dr Michael Jensen from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota noted that the findings back up the idea of increased capacity to produce lower body fat cells creating a kind of 'protection' in the upper body.
He added that this potentially helps prevent metabolic disease which can lead to diabetes and other illnesses.
'The cellular mechanisms are different,' he said, adding: 'The accumulation of abdominal fat happens largely by individual cells expanding in size, while with fat gain in the femoral or lower body, it's the number of fat cells that increases.
'So, different mechanism, different impact.'
The work by Dr Jensen, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, also ties in with previous research indicating that an individual's waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart disease than his or her BMI - GPs' rule of thumb for judging healthy weights.
After recent news of Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, ABC is reportedly about to get a new Latina dramedy from new Idol judge Lopez.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the new hour-long Jennifer Lopez dramedy will "center on three branches of an extended Los Angeles family - as told through the eyes of their three Latina nannies."
Although the new Jennifer Lopez series doesn’t have a title, Lopez will work on the project with her producing partner Simon Fields and Alexa Junge who has written for Friends and Big Love.
American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, along with Ryan Seacrest and Nigel Lythgoe held auditions at the second city for AI's search for the next Idol. AI auditions held in Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Art Museum earlier today (Sunday 10.3.10). A picture posted below was tweeted by Nigel Lythgoe on his twitter page.
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Jennifer Lopez - 1st Week on Panel as American Idol Judge
Here are videos and pictures of new American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson along with Ryan Seacrest and Nigel Lythgoe as they begin season 10 of American Idol in Jersey City, New Jersey this week. Two of the pix posted below were tweeted by Ryan Seacrest on his twitter page, and by Nigel Lythgoe on his twitter page.
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Here is a video clip of the American Idol judge announcements and a backstage interview with all the judges, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, including Ryan Seacrest, and Jimmy Iven from Sky Showbiz.
UPDATE: PIX OF JENNIFER LOPEZ ADDED BELOW Rocker Steven Tyler, singer-actress Jennifer Lopez and record exec Jimmy Iovine will join "American Idol" for its 10th season, host Ryan Seacrest announced today. Tyler and Lopez will join "Idol" original Randy Jackson at the judge's table for the singing competition, while Iovine will mentor contestants, Seacrest said. Nigel Lythgoe, who left as the show's executive producer two years ago, is returning to that job as well.
Ryan was first to interview the new trio comprised of rock legend Steven Tyler, triple threat superstar Jennifer Lopez and returning judge Randy Jackson. They were also joined by new 'Idol' mentor and chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Jimmy Iovine.
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Jennifer Lopez in Van Nuys California
Here are pictures of Jennifer Lopez arriving to Van Nuys in California by private jet along with her twin son Max. Her daughter Emme also came along and was exited from the jet just after Jen and baby Max.
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Jennifer Lopez at Amway Arena Orlando FL 9.19.10
Jennifer Lopez is seen here at Orlando, Florida's Amway Arena during a concert held on September 19, 2010.
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Here are pictures of Jennifer Lopez at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida in attendance for a concert that night. Pictures and video below.
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Here is a video of the Love & Glamour by Jennifer Lopez Perfume Commercial. It features Jennifer Lopez on set of her photo shoot for her new perfume Love & Glamour. The commercial and the Behind the Scenes look of Jlo at her photo shoot is featured on the fragrance's website love and glamour.
Jennifer Lopez Ready for Close Up in Love & Glamour
Although you can’t take your eyes off the fragrance bottle, you remember why you are here. Sitting by the mirror, her face glowing and bathed in a shimmering light, is Jennifer Lopez. The star of the show. The reason you are here.
Jennifer’s face is lightly dusted with gleaming bronze powder and a slick of glistening rose blush. Her eyes are lined with sultry black eye liner, mascara, and a sprinkle of eye shadow. Her lips form the perfect pout, painted in gossamer pink. And her hair—her hair is swept back from her face and gently tumbling in loose waves, reminiscent of a 1940s era silver-screen actress.
Before you can say anything, Jennifer turns to you and says, “I’m ready,” and you both leave the room silently. As you follow her down the long hallway, you notice people stopping, staring, and looking longingly after her. The presence of a true star.
When you arrive at your destination, you look around. You are on a movie set, surrounded by photographers, film crew, technicians, but it seems like, for everyone, Jennifer is the only person in the room. The photographer, Craig McDean, steps up to the camera, ready to capture the moment when it arrives.
The moment: a stunning close-up of Jennifer’s face, inspired by the passion, drama, and emotion of 1940s Hollywood glamour, with a modern twist. Jennifer steps in front of the camera and, like a true professional, stares straight down the lens, knowing instinctively what to do. Before you know it, they are done—another timeless Hollywood moment is born and the Love & Glamour campaign is ready for its premiere.
Jennifer Lopez is going to come face-to-face with her ex-husband on American Idol!
Ojani Noa, whom Lopez was married to for one year in the 90s, is reportedly going to audition for the show.
A source tells RadarOnline.com that Noa intends to audition for Idol in Los Angeles at the Forum on September 22, and sing one odf her songs!
“He will sing one of her songs and has a great voice, so, it will be interesting to see what she thinks of his performance,” says the source. “Ojani will ask other Idol hopefuls in the line what J-Lo song he should sing for his audition.
“Naturally, he knows them all by now and isn’t fazed in the least about performing before her either.”
Seems a little ridiculous on his part, seeing as though he’s 38 years old, and to qualify, you have to be between the ages of 15 and 28. But show source say Noa is still permitted to take part in the auditions because it makes for good TV. (Remember “Pants on the Ground??”)
Lopez got a temporary restraining order last year that prevented Noa from going ahead with his planned "mockumentary," How I Married Jennifer Lopez: The J.Lo and Ojani Noa Story, which uses footage taken during the couples' honeymoon.
The singer successfully blocked Noa from writing a tell-all book five years ago, because it violated the terms of their divorce settlement. She’s currently suing him for 10 million for "shame" and "humiliation" over his latest attempt to make money off their one-year marriage.
Jennifer Lopez: American Idol's $12 Million Woman?
Is Jennifer Lopez going to be American Idol's newest judge? Depends on whom you ask.
Fox? Suddenly allergic to returning calls. Show producer Fremantle? No comment. J.Lo herself? Quiet as a church mouse. The rest of the English-speaking world? That'd be a big old "yeah, no s--t."
So while no one official has spoken—at least not on the record—about the presumptive newest addition to the suddenly 100 percent more divalicious panel, that hasn't stopped the wave of speculation from rolling in about Lopez's new gig. Starting with her paycheck.
And, like Ellen DeGeneres before her, Lopez has signed on for just one season. So where does that rank her? And, more importantly, is she worth it?
Well, Paula Abdul will be happy to know that it's less than the $15 million a year paycheck she was reportedly denied by Idol bosses. It also works out to less than the $45 million our ownRyan Seacrest signed on to take home over a three-year period.
Ellen's pay, while no doubt exorbitant, was never disclosed, so there's nothing to compare there, but J.Lo's eight-figure payday looks like mere pocket change compared to what Simon Cowell, the man she's supposedly replacing, was earning for his caustic contributions to the show: his last season alone earned him a staggering $45 million.
Though, if the reports are to be believed, she should be more than happy with what she got.
She was also reportedly trying to hold out for $15 million a year to put her on par with Seacrest, but Fox reportedly balked at that as well.
As for where things stand now, while Steven Tyleralso is locked in, it's unclear if this year's panel will be three- or four-strong. As far as Fox's publicity department is concerned, right now it's just Randy Jackson and his dawg pound flying the flag for pitchiness all on his own.
But they better put a statement together and quick. The next audition round, presumably with the locked-in judges panel, is scheduled to begin filming in just two weeks' time.
FOX execs think someone is trying to sabotage "American Idol" by dragging Jennifer Lopez through the mud ... well-connected sources tell TMZ. FOX execs at the highest level have been complaining that the negative stories about Lopez -- who should be signing on the dotted line any day to become the 3rd judge -- are being planted by people with a grudge against "A.I." and people who are in direct competition with the show.
There have been a number of stories about Lopez's alleged "diva demands" -- that she's demanding way too much money and insisting on movie deals -- but we're told the negotiations have actually been "normal." We're told there is a movie component to the deal -- as well as the possibility of other TV projects -- but the centerpiece has always been "Idol."
Our sources say it's all but a done deal ... and that Lopez will be at the judge's table next week for "A.I." auditions.
Here are some pictures of Jennifer Lopez on set during the making of her new video "Good Hit," which is supposed to be featured on her upcoming album Love? Pictures provided by Edwin Dones and Erynn Joi.
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UPDATES: Jennifer Lopez @ Tommy Hilfiger 25th anniversary celebration @ Fashion Week
A solo Jennifer Lopez was at the Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Theater at Lincoln Center yesterday in NYC. She was there to attend the Tommy Hilfiger 25th anniversary celebration at The Metropolitan Opera House. Also in attendance along with JLo was Rumer Willis, Rebecca Romijn, Jason Lewis, Jessica Szohr, Ed Westwick, Kidada Jones, Kristen Bell, Lenny Kravitz, Benny Medina, Bradley Cooper, Christina Hendricks and Neil Patrick Harris.
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DL New Jennifer Lopez Song with Rick Ross and The Dream
Jennifer Lopez has a new song that has just leaked on the internet. The song features guest appearances by rapper Rick Ross & singer, writer, and producer The Dream. Download link for MP3 provided below.
Here are pictures of Jennifer Lopez at Madison Square Garden in New York City Friday night in attendance for a concert held after her Love & Glamour Launch.
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Jennifer Lopez in Macy's @ Fashion's Night Out NYC 9.10.10
Getting involved in the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week doings, Jennifer Lopez made an appearance at Macy's in New York City tonight.
Macy’s in Herald Square was less about fashionistas and more about fans. Shoppers showed up to glimpse celebrities like Diddy and Kimora Lee Simmons.
But the most chaotic scene unfolded on the usually tranquil eighth floor, where, amid the china and the linens, was Jennifer Lopez, unveiling her new fragrance, Love and Glamour.
The first 300 fans who spent $135 got to have their photographs taken with Ms. Lopez, who was near a faux fireplace. “I’m Mr. J Lo!” said Joshua Lopez, 31, who is not related to the singer and actress, as he proudly flashed his photo. “Oh man, I’m so excited.”
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DL Jennifer Lopez Love & Glamour Behind the Scenes PhotoShoot
Here is a video of Jennifer Lopez on the set of her new photo shoot for her new perfume Love & Glamour. It is a Behind the Scenes look at Jlo at her photo shoot featured on the fragrances website.
Jennifer Lopez in Macy’s Find your Magic Commercial 2010
The magic-making begins with the launch of an iconic television spot on September 12th featuring the behind-the-scenes magic at Macy’s with star designers including Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Martha Stewart, Tommy Hilfiger, , Donald Trump and Rachel Roy. Starting with a simple request by a customer for the perfect shoe, we follow our associate through the stock room door that leads to the magic behind the star. As he tackles the maze, we encounter Macy’s stable of celebrity designers including Sean “Diddy” Combs, Tommy Hilfiger, Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Roy, Jessica Simpson, Martha Stewart and Donald Trump, as they avoid or in one special case create mayhem while they ready their exclusive products for the Macy’s selling floor. The stars intermingle with the rest of the staff who are busy stocking, rehearsing or fine-tuning elements of beloved traditions including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and Macy’s Flower Show. It takes a village of magic-makers to create the experiences that have made Macy’s the star attraction for more than 150 years, but at the end of the day, the customer is at the center of everything.
Jennifer is taking part in the commercial to promote her new fragrance Love & Glamour, out this fall in October. Click on Thumbnails to see larger image
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For more information & to download pictures & videos of each celeb click there links below.
Added below are some MP3 and video downloads of Jennifer Lopez for everyone. The video is a behind the scenes of her video for "Hold You Down" including some footage from her recording of Rebirth. The songs available for download are two different Dynamite Remixes with Taio Cruz and Jennifer Lopez which have different intros. And the other mp3 is her newly leaked "Good Hit" preview in HQ. Thanks to Alan for the cd rip & GH. Enjoy guys!
EDIT: Also added below is Jennifer Lopez featured in Selena's music video for Siempre Hace Frio in HQ. Thanks to El Diablo for the video.
Jennifer Lopez has claimed that mothers never have time to take care of themselves because children must always be their first priority.
The actress and singer, who became a parent to twins Max and Emme two years ago, admitted that it is difficult to take a breather and relax as a mother.
According to Contactmusic, the 41-year-old said: "I don't really believe mothers have time for themselves. It's always on your mind, even when you are trying to relax and get away - it's just one of the absolute facts of being a mother."
Lopez also insisted that working on a new movie or a album allows her time to solely focus on herself and her career for a change.
She added: "That's when I have time to concentrate on what I'm doing, but as far as leisure time, mothers don't get that - it's just part of the deal."
Jennifer Lopez in Macy’s Yet-To-Be Released Television Commercial
Sep 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Jessica Simpson is surely on a high these days. The “Dukes Of Hazzard” star is part of the Macy’s ‘Backstage’ commercial which has been undertaken as part of the store’s ‘Find Your Magic” campaign.
Apart from Jessica Simpson, the Macy’s commercial also features a host of other celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Donald Trump, Tommy Hilfiger, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Rachel Roy, among others. Meanwhile, all the ardent Jessica Simpson fans who can’t wait to catch a glimpse of their favorite star in the television commercial, it is all set to make its debut on September 12.
Jennifer Lopez in Final Stages of American Idol Judge Deal
9/2/2010 12:10 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Jennifer Lopez is in the final stages of negotiations with "American Idol" -- and we're told it's all but a done deal and Jennifer will be the last critical link in the chain.
Sources connected to the negotiations tell TMZ ... contrary to some news reports ... there has been no drama and no diva demands. As one source puts it, "It's been typical negotiating."
We're told ... absent a last-minute snag (which is highly unlikely) ... the deal could be inked as early as next week.
"Idol" sources say producers believe Jennifer is the key to re-energizing the show.
Jennifer Lopez' new fragrance Love & Glamour will be released on October 1st of this year. To help promote the fragrance Jennifer Lopez & Elle have launched a blog which will feature news and picture updates on the perfume and the photo shoot for the fragrance.
L&G Blog... "In the past few years, actress/musician/entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez has been described as a “style icon,” a “symbol of throwback silver-screen glamour,” and “the epitome of old Hollywood,” so it is no surprise that her new fragrance—Love & Glamour, out on October 1—is a bottled-up interpretation of these alluring qualities."
'The Back-Up Plan' Tops Weekly BLOCKBUSTER Hit Lists
'The Back-Up Plan' Tops Weekly BLOCKBUSTER Hit Lists of Top 10 Renting DVDs
DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Topping the BLOCKBUSTER® (Pink Sheets: BLOKA, BLOKB) Hit List of "Top 10 Renting DVD Titles" for the week ending August 29, 2010 is "The Back-Up Plan." Tired of dating and determined to be a mother, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) decides she can't wait any longer for her Prince Charming. As fate would have it, the same day Zoe conceives twins through artificial insemination, she meets Stan (Alex O'Loughlin) who very well may be her Prince Charming. As they begin a courtship, Zoe goes through desperate measures to conceal her growing belly. Lots of couples can fall in love and have a baby, but can Zoe and Stan do it in reverse?
Top 10 Renting DVD Titles at U.S. BLOCKBUSTER stores for the week ending August 29, 2010:
The Back-Up Plan
Top 10 Selling DVD Titles at U.S. BLOCKBUSTER stores for the week ending August 29, 2010:
The Back-Up Plan
Top 10 Online Renting DVD Titles at Blockbuster.com for the week ending August 29, 2010:
The Back-Up Plan
Top 10 Selling Digital Titles on BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® for the week ending August 29, 2010:
The Back-Up Plan
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Here we have added some extra candid pictures of Jennifer Lopez on her most recent trip to Mexico. She can be seen here relaxing by the pool and playing with her twins Emme and Max. And when Jen spots the paparazzi she can even be seen giving them the finger.
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