Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez: 'My Life Had Become Uncomfortable'

Since marrying Marc Anthony and settling down, the actress-singer says she has purposefully decided to lead a quieter life – if not out of the spotlight, at least a little less in it. "It was a choice," Lopez, 36, said at the annual TV critics conference in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday. "My life for me had become uncomfortable in the way that it was affecting my personal life and the people in it. So I decided I needed to take a look at that. "I realized there was a way to pull back from that. You don't go out as much. You choose different places to go." One place she doesn't go much these days is the dance floor. When asked if she cuts a rug with husband Marc Anthony, she said, "No we don't. Were homebodies. We love music – obviously it's a big part of our lives – but we're not big club people. Not any more. I've had my days." Lopez was in town to promote her new MTV series DanceLife, which she executive produced and premieres Jan. 15. The show will follow six young dancers as they compete for their big break.

Jennifer Lopez Readies Two Albums, Two Movies and a TV Show

Her reality TV show 'DanceLife' will premiere on MTV this week but she will also release two albums and star in two movies in '07. JLo has signed on to star in New Line Cinemas 'Bridge and Tunnel', playing the part of a female stock broker. She will also be seen in 'The Singer' (El Cantante) alongside her husband Marc Anthony. This week though, the TV series 'DanceLife' premieres on MTV. The show is about six dancers who attempt to get a gig in concerts, music videos and commercials. To win the contest, they have to audition for Ashlee Simpson, the Pussycat Dolls, Mary J. Blige, Omarion and Nelly Furtado. One of the contestants on the show is a former Pussycat Doll called Staci. The first episode of 'DanceLife' airs tonight on MTV at 10.30pm ET/PT.

Jennifer Lopez Named 'Most Influential' Hispanic

NEW YORK -- Jennifer Lopez is among the entertainers selected by People en Espanol for its "100 Most Influential Hispanics" issue, which honors those who have made an impact in the Hispanic community. Lopez, who graces the cover of the magazine's February issue, on newsstands Friday, says "being an example to others is a big part of my work." The 38-year-old singer-actress also says she would like to have children someday. "I come from a strong family, so of course I want to have one," Lopez tells the magazine. "But I do have my own family: my immediate family, my husband and his children. I get to share in all of that. I am very lucky to have that." Marc Anthony, who didn't make the list, and Lopez were married in 2004. The 37-year-old singer has two sons, 5-year-old Cristian and 3-year-old Ryan, with ex-wife Dayanara Torres, and a 12-year-old daughter, Arianna, from a previous relationship. "I have tried to calm down the past couple of years since I got married," Lopez says. "I have actually grown as an artist and as a person. I realized that everything I was doing leaned towards my roots ..." Lopez tops the list of entertainers, which also includes Antonio Banderas, Carlos Santana, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek and Shakira, among others.

Jennifer Lopez Honored By People en Espanol

Jennifer Lopez is among the entertainers selected by People en Espanol for its "100 Most Influential Hispanics" issue, which honors those who have made an impact in the Hispanic community. Lopez, who graces the cover of the magazine's February issue, on newsstands Friday, says "being an example to others is a big part of my work." The 38-year-old singer-actress also says she would like to have children someday. "I come from a strong family, so of course I want to have one," Lopez tells the magazine. "But I do have my own family: my immediate family, my husband and his children. I get to share in all of that. I am very lucky to have that." Marc Anthony, who didn't make the list, and Lopez were married in 2004. The 37-year-old singer has two sons, 5-year-old Cristian and 3-year-old Ryan, with ex-wife Dayanara Torres, and a 12-year-old daughter, Arianna, from a previous relationship. "I have tried to calm down the past couple of years since I got married," Lopez says. "I have actually grown as an artist and as a person. I realized that everything I was doing leaned towards my roots ..." Lopez tops the list of entertainers, which also includes Antonio Banderas, Carlos Santana, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek and Shakira, among others. The magazine also honors filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, businessman Carlos Slim Helu, MTV President Christina Norman, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arturo Arte Moreno, sociologist Aida Giachello and teacher Bertha Flores. Lopez' screen credits include "Selena," "Maid in Manhattan" and "Monster-in-Law." She has recorded her first Spanish language CD, "Como ama una mujer," which is slated for release this spring. "When I see all of this, I say to myself: `Wow! I didn't know I had so many things inside,"' she says. "I am happy to have taken the time to appreciate it."

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