Jennifer Lopez News

The Gala Tribute to Cate Blanchett will take place on Wednesday, October 2, and the Gala Tribute to Ralph Fiennes will take place on Wednesday, October 9

Her smart-witted stand up has sent her career in many different areas. Wanda kicks off the 87th season of the State Theatre on Saturday, September 21st at 8 PM.

According to TVLine, despite announcing that he was leaving the show in May, Randy Jackson is in talks to return to AMERICAN IDOL, but in a new role. The report says that Jackson will replace record-producer mentor Jimmy Iovine, who has been with the show for three seasons.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has turned down an offer to join the panel of celebrity judges on the 'American Idol' set after learning Lopez would be returning to the show.

A source tells US Weekly that Kanye West has turned down an invitation to be a judge on the next season of FOX's AMERICAN IDOL.

The former BLACK EYED PEAS lead will join previous judge Tom Jones for the upcoming season. Kylie Minogue is also expected to join the panel after Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue confirmed in July that they would not return.

According to USA Today, Jennifer Lopez's long-rumored return as a judge to American Idol will be made official 'this week.'

A source tells the publication that due to the inability to reach a financial deal, negotiations with the former BLACK EYED PEAS lead 'have stalled.' Fox execs have reportedly been talking with Dr. Luke, the former lead guitarist SNL's band turned mega-producer, for quite some time.

When asked if she'd reclaim her chair alongside season 12 judge Keith Urban, Smart succinctly replied: 'Yes.'

Frank Catalano makes his Savoy label debut with 'Bang!' Bang! debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Frank's previous CD, 'Mighty Burner' was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school!

For many 'So You Think You Can Dance' fans, this week's addition of All-Stars was a boost of excitement to an otherwise impressive, but not always remarkable, season.

Frank Catalano makes his Savoy label debut with "Bang!" Bang! debuted at #12 on the Billboard Jazz Charts. Frank's previous CD, "Mighty Burner" was on the Billboard Charts for 20 straight weeks. Catalano is the only known saxman to have performed with Miles Davis, Randy Brecker, Charles Earland, Elvin Jones, Stan Getz, Betty Carter, Von Freeman, Tito Puente, Tony Bennett, Les Claypool and Louis Bellson while still in high school!

Frank Catalano will be appearing at The Iridium tonight, Aug. 10 and Aug. 15, with shows at 8pm and 10pm. (Aug 10th featuring Randy Brecker; Aug 15th featuring Vuc Juris). The Iridium is located at 1650 Broadway in NYC.

Robin Thicke is doing what he can to make sure he earns the fans votes for this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

Hollywood's celebrated jewelry designer Neil Lane (www.neillanejewelry.com) added sparkle to ABC's The Bachelorette, when Desiree Hartsock accepted a proposal from Chris Siegfried with a handcrafted Neil Lane diamond and platinum engagement ring.

This January, the story continues! Will forbidden love destroy a families future? Can Mariana and Jesus let go of the past? And will Callie sacrifice everything?

Fans of 'The Fosters' will have the opportunity to chat live with cast and executive producers from the series during the East Coast and West Coast broadcasts of the series' Summer finale today, August 5th, from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. 'The Fosters' executive producer Jennifer Lopez will be tweeting live with fans via her handle @JLo during the East Coast broadcast from 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. PT. To join the conversation, fans should include the hashtag #TheFostersChat in their tweets.

As BWW previously reported, in talks to join AMERICAN IDOL's new judging panel are Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am and returning Idol judge Jennifer Lopez. The Hollywood Reporter now confirms that negotiations are almost complete for Lopez, with a deal 'expected to be signed any day now'. will.i.am's attachment to the show is still uncertain.