On Thursday night’s "American Idol," judge Jennifer Lopez debuted her new music video, "On the Floor." In the video for the thumping dance track, Ms. Lopez is dressed to kill in a shimmery jumpsuit.
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Jennifer Lopez, center left, and husband Marc Anthony, right, speak with Puerto Rico's governor Luis Fortuno, second from right, as they arrive for a ceremony
Musical artist and actress Jennifer Lopez
Musical artist and actress Jennifer Lopez greets people as she arrive to participate in a ceremony marking the signing of filmmaking incentive legislation
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'American Idol' judge Jennifer Lopez, left, and music producer/songwriter RedOne pose together at the 'American Idol' Finalists Party in Los Angeles, Thursday
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American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez poses with creator of the show Simon Fuller at the party for the finalists of the television show "American Idol
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez poses at the party for the finalists of the television show "American Idol" in Los Angeles March 3, 2011
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Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony pose on arrival at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez arrives at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony arrive at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011.
Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony
Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony pose on arrival at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 13, 2011.
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez
American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez poses at the party for the finalists of the television show "American Idol" in Los Angeles March 3, 2011
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Jennifer Lopez, left, speaks as her husband Marc Anthony looks on during a signing ceremony for filmmaking incentive legislation for the U.S. island territory
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The Top 12 girls have a lot to live up to after the boys' performances Tuesday night. The Top 12 Boys produced some stunning, chilling performances, a couple just-okay ones and one glorious misstep. A few favorites faltered. Scotty McCreery violated us with his eyebrows. And other favorites earned their keep. Based on the set list alone, I haven't been terribly excited about this episode. It seems a little heavy on the ballads -- lots of songs about spreading one's wings, looking inside your heart, achieving what you never thought you could, etc. Not enough sass or cougin' for my taste. We'll see if the girls can earn their keep!
Ryan promises us that the Top 12 ladies will be "fighting for your affection," which is a weird thing to say, especially because he said nothing of the kind about the boys. But that's just how Ryan rolls. I am obsessed with Jennifer's outfit tonight, and it is a travesty that we will only get to see the top half of it for most of the show. Those boots! She's rocking some luxurious hair, too.
Before making a surprisingly self-aware short joke, Ryan confirms that there will be five guys and five girls "fast-tracked" to the top however-many. Boo, gender parity. Randy asks us to ask ourselves, "Is this the American Idol?" when we're voting. I always do, Randy. Steven Tyler is looking especially like a creation from Jim Henson's Creature Shop tonight.
I'm gathering from the comments that there aren't a lot of Rachel Zevita fans out there, so you will be happy to know that she is dressed like she's auditioning for a role in "Hocus Pocus" tonight.
Ta-Tynisa Wilson is up first, singing Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)" -- an interesting choice. She's definitely working the stage, but the vocal performance isn't particularly mind-blowing. The arrangement wasn't very energizing, either, and her long note was flatter than Louisiana. "It's good that it's over now, isn't it?" Jennifer said. Yes, it is. Randy said it was "just OK" and that he didn't get it, and then Jennifer immediately negated it by saying, "Good job, baby!" Like Randy isn't entitled to his opinion!
Naima Adedapo gets her very first product placement. She designed her dress herself and chose "Summertime" because of her mother. I'm really wishing their clip packages were just a little longer, but I'll regret saying that when they start doing Ford commercials. She's singing it up-tempo and lounge-y. It's good. I don't have any problems with it except that we're not totally riveted. Oh, she killed that last note, though, and that could save her. Jennifer loved it, of course. Randy thought it was a little lounge-y and liked the second half better than the first half. Steven likes that she's bringing "a new old-timey thing."
Let's get to know Kendra Chantelle. We don't know her very well yet, and she's singing Xtina's "Impossible" to help us. Work those leather pants, girl! In case you didn't know, leather is in for Season 10. I'm not a big fan of this song, but Kendra is singing it well -- again, good but not life-changing. Randy's feedback made absolutely no sense. I think he liked it? He noted that Christina Aguilera sang it and "did her thing." Whatever that means.
Rachel Zevita and her witch cape are up next. I'm just glad she didn't put on twenty pounds of accessories before she got on stage this time. Homegirl loves hats. Off goes the witch cape!
I love her dress, but the vocals are a little weak, mixed with shout-y. Not her best song choice, I think. If you close your eyes and put a beer in your hand, you may feel like you're at a karaoke bar. Randy said, "It wasn't great. It wasn't good. It just didn't work." Randy Jackson is my favorite judge. My husband, my other favorite judge (Don't tell Randy), said it seemed "forced and weird."
Karen Rodriguez is singing "Hero," and I just completely disagree with anyone singing this song unless they are in a 6th-grade talent show. She's even doing the song in two languages, which is a big hit in talent shows. I liked her high notes at the end, but it was sadly unremarkable (to me, Jennifer said, "Wow!"). Jennifer got goose bumps in English and Spanish. Randy liked it too, though, so I must just be feeling cynical watching this episode. I couldn't get over the song choice to hear how well she sang.
Have you voted for the ending of Jennifer Lopez's music video yet? Yeah, me neither. Unless the ending involves someone getting eaten by a dinosaur. I'd vote for that one.
Lauren Turner, my personal favorite, sings next. This is the first song choice that makes me happy and not nervous. I wish they would stop cutting over to Jennifer for reaction shots. She likes everything. Lauren is a powerhouse, and I like the way she sounds. I like my lady vocals a little scratchy. Randy gave her a "That's how you do it." He's excited by her whole bluesy flavor. Steven Tyler gave the first real, musical critique of the episode, talking about the "top floor" and how it was a complete sentence.
Ryan made another short joke! He's on a roll! A dinner roll ... to stand on or ride to work or something. Because he's short ... Nevermind. Forget I said anything.
Ashthon Jones is wearing a denim corset to sing "Love All Over Me." This is another song choice I feel lukewarm about. I actually like the way she sounds, though. R&B isn't a genre I know a whole lot about, but I'm buying Ashthon's performance. I even liked how she dramatically looked away from the microphone at the end of her song. Randy wasn't feeling the song, but he likes Ashthon. Randy and I are working the Vulcan mind meld tonight. The judges liked it, and Ashthon won me over with her J.Lo impression. Oh god, Julie Zorrilla is singing "Breakaway" by "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson. She looks like she's going to prom. Also, she should open her eyes every once in a while, just for safety reasons. It was truly average, and not at all what we expected from J.Lo's pick to win it. Jennifer asked Julie, "Do you really wanna break away?" Think about that next time, Julie. It didn't quite work for Randy, either.
Thia Megia, one of the youngest contestants, starts a cappella. She's singing that song from "Fame," and I approve of her choice to go minimal. Thia is effortless, and she sounds awesome. I thought maybe I was just in a bad mood, but Thia's sounding good made me realize that maybe the performances just hadn't been up to the standard the guys set until now. Also, her dress was very pretty. Steven Tyler said her pitch is so perfect, it doesn't matter what song she sings. Is that a compliment? Randy said, once again, that "this is what it's about." I'm getting mixed messages from Randy on what it is, in fact, about. I worry that people might already be getting tired of Lauren Alaina. That being said, I like her voice. It sounds like the better version of what Haley Reinhart is trying to do. I also like her song choice because it was fun and exciting and not something they would sing in a beauty pageant. The judges gush over her, of course.
Please be good, Haley Reinhart. We'd ask her to sing something that's not "Fallin'" for once, but that's asking a lot of an "Idol" contestant. Haley is a brunette now, which confused me initially. I've liked Haley a lot in the past, but this performance is like a child beauty queen's best imitation of Jacob Lusk. It's a little nasally and over-growly and over-embellished for me. Randy said it didn't do anything for Haley, and that it was a little karaoke. And Haley pretended to gag. I don't know what that was, but it made me like her even less. I'm feeling salty!
Randy calls Lauren "Kelly Clarkson meets Carrie Underwood," and I totally agree. I think I've even said that. Get out of my head, Randy! Lauren calls Ryan Seacrest "Peaches." I'm taking that and running with it. Pia Toscano is closing out the night with another pageant song, "I'll Stand By You," complete with pageant gestures. She looks gorgeous, though. I think a lot of people have counted Pia out, but she's bringing it harder than a pageant queen. At the end, she proved why she's here and why Julie Zorrilla is pretty much the poor man's Pia Toscano. Then they cut to Ashthon Jones, who was like, "Uh oh."
Randy told Pia, "That's how you do it!" So, update your instruction manual. Ryan Seacrest asked, "How do you pick your favorite?" in a weird voice, and it ended the night on a sour note. Now we can look back on the performances and determine who will move on to the interview round. Who were your favorites? My husband is rooting for Haley because she "sang and danced the sluttiest." What a guy. Is it still a guy's season to win?
Lady Gaga arriving concealed in a giant egg may have caused the biggest stir at the Grammys. But leggy stars Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez made a play for most glamorous in some very daring outfits.American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez, 40, looked stunning in an impossibly short silver Emilio Pucci dress teamed with killer heels.
All that glitters: Kim Kardashian showed off her famous curves in her revealing gold Kaufman Franco gown on the red carpet.
Legs forever: Jennifer Lopez smouldered in a impossibly short Emilio Pucci, before cuddling up to husband Marc Anthony Reality star Kim, 30, wore a floor-length gold gown by Kaufman Franco that showed off her famous curves. Katy Perry also opted for white, wearing a Giorgio Armani outfit with a flowing train, angel wings and a bejewelled silver bra.Her grandmother and husband Russell Brand joined in the fun, with Perry joking: 'If I don't take home a Grammy, I still take home my Granny.'
Sitting sirens: Jennifer Lopez seduces the camera as she sits by her husband Marc Anthony while Kim Kardashian gave her own glare to the camera as she sat with her brother Rob
Presenters: American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony, who are both successful musicians in the US, Europe and Latin America, presented an award together at the Grammys Russell and Katy also put on a united front by sharing a loving kiss on the red carpet amid reports last week, which were denied by the singer, that she and Brand were seeking marriage counselling just three months after getting hitched. Nicki Minaj took a walk on the wild side clad head-to-toe in a leopard print ensemble from Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci.
Glamorous: Miley Cyrus looked fantastic in a black and gold Roberto Cavalli dress while Katy Perry went angelic in a white Giorgio Armani gown complete with wings and a bejewelled silver bra
Shining stars: Justin Bieber's girlfriend Selena Gomez, in J Mendel, and LeAnn Rimes, in Reem Acra,in Julien McDonald kept with the popular gold theme The up-coming rapper and singer channelled her inner animal in skin-tight leggings teamed with a dress with cutaway panels. She completed her look with a huge blonde wig complete with a black streak. The 26-year-old star set off her look with hot pink lipstick as she strutted her stuff before photographers at the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
Famous friends: Kim Kardashian rubbed shoulders with her musician pal Sean Combs, who was no doubt admiring the reality TV star's curves.Kelly Osbourne along with Giuliana DePandi were on the red carpet presenting live coverage for E! The pair looked immaculate in their respective gowns with Kelly opting for an asymmetrical short purple Tadashi Shoji mini and Giuliana wearing a beige dress with a red belt. Earlier, Grammy-nominated Selma Blair transformed from her casual day-time look as she made her entrance.
Baby on board: Pregnant ctress Kate Hudson - whose boyfriend Matt Bellamy's band Muse won Best Rock Album - showed her support and arrived in a revealing blue dress Source: Mail online
