JLo: The Lady, Her Lovers, & Her Lyrics

THE LADY, HER LOVERS, & THE LYRICS THAT PORTRAY HER LIFE: A PICTORIAL VIEW

An international singer across many music genres, Jennifer Lopez aka J.Lo and her sexy male dancers reportedly gave a triple hot, show stopping,  performance at the Mohegan Sun 15th Anniversary in Connecticut this past weekend. J.Lo sung songs from her new album titled Love?  The 42-year old actress/singer also did a blast from the past as she took fans down memory lane singing the songs that not only sparked her musical prominence but hits that topped the charts then and that are still popular now.  J.Lo had male and female dancers dress-up and impersonate her wearing various outfits alongside her past lovers to include Sean "Puffy" Combs aka P. Diddy, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony. The lyrics combined with the re-enactments caused her emotions to flow. Her eyes watered, her voice cracked, and tears dropped  before she eventually ran off the stage. The moment captured the hearts of the audience who gave her a standing ovation. The songs that led up to that moment: "If You Had My Love" and the song from the Love? album "One Love".  J.Lo later chalked it up as she realized that she had opened up her life through the songs, and how the crowd  received it is what got to her. That sounds like some good PR.

A brief look at the men in Jennifer Lopez's life, past and present

Left: Ojani Noa

Clean-cut Cuban waiter and Jennifer Lopez's first husband, 1997.

Right: Cris Judd - actor, dancer,

choreography, director. J.Lo's

second husband, 2001. Cris Judd was a nice looking backup dancer who appeared in a few of J.Lo's music videos.

Men of Lyrical Impressions

Sean Combs (P.Diddy, Diddy, Puff Daddy): handsome, clean-cut, well dressed, rapper, entertainer, entrepreneur, producer, fashion-icon, founder and President Bad Boy Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Forbes recentlyy listed Sean Combs as having a net worth of approximately $500 million and potentially hip-hop's first billionaire. Jennifer Lopez once had a highly publicized relationship with P. Diddy.  He inspired her musically and lavished her with gifts. Love Don't Cost A Thing: "think you gotta keep me iced you don't / think I'm gonna spend your cash I won't / even if you were broke my love don't cost a thing"... "when I took a chance thought you'd understand / baby credit cards aren't romance / so you're trying to buy what's already yours / what I need from you is not available in stores."  The couple were often seen together at various venues. The two loved each other. He publicly proposed to her. Jennifer Lopez having already been married once and who was already infatuated with Cris Judd rejected P. Diddy's marriage proposal, 2001. P. Diddy led a lifestyle that J.Lo couldn't quite accept and keep up with.  All I Have: "The nights I waited up for you (oh boy) / Promises you made about comin' through / So much time you wasted / That's why I had to replace you."  

Ben Affleck: Academy Award winning actor, Oscar Award winning director, writer, producer.  Their romance was  highly publicized. They were  America's sweethearts; the  paparazzi's dream. She was Jenny from the Block, the girl from the Bronx and she was very much so in love. J.Lo's If You Had My Love: "You said that we could possibly spend eternity / See that's what you told me (that's what you said) / But if you want me / You have to be fulfilling all my dreams (If you really want me babe)."  Engaged to be married, after getting all hopes up high and through all the excitement, at the last minute the wedding was called off.  J.Lo was heart broken. You can see from the photo on the right that J.Lo with her eyes closed publicly kisses Ben out of love. Concerned about his image, appearances, and the public perception  Ben keeps his eyes open during the kiss as if he's looking to see who is watching.

Marc Anthony: Puerto-Rican vocalist, singer, actor, song writer, and producer. He holds twenty No. 1 songs on the Tropical Songs Charts, making him the top most selling salsa artist. Marc Anthony married Jennifer Lopez in 2004. Marc Anthony was her favorite singer, and mentor. They shared the spotlight together on stage and in film, but as Jennifer Lopez previously stated, it was all about Marc.  She became the mother of their twins taking a backseat to the spotlight and the fame she had become accustomed to. As the wife and mother of his kids J.Lo still held herself out as a glamorous woman who was flamboyant and who still knew how to look sexy but in clothing that was less revealing.  

He was macho, supportive, but attentive. He gave her the kind of attention she desired. The kind of attention a woman loves to receive from a man that lets her know he cares about her, but,drives him crazy at the same time. Just enough to  keep him on edge, get what she wants, and still let him know that he is was in charge. He was the man. Her man. Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were often seen being affectionate towards one another as husband and wife.  Rumor has it he was very jealous, possessive, and controlling. Them both being flirtatious they had their jealous moments. He once pulled her off the dance floor because he didn't want her dancing with another male. It was also reported that due to Marc Anthony's roaming eyes J.Lo would often send her assistant with him on tours in hopes of either keeping him from cheating or to find out if he really was cheating.  I'm Gonna Be Alright: "Friends of mine say to me / Say you got control over me / You're not alone, I played my part / Saw the way you were from the start / Cause I expect so much from you / You had a girl when I first met you / Did the best that you could do / Now I realize that I can't change you."  If he wants to cheat he will.  A man is gonna do what a man is gonna do.  Denial is a mother fucker.

Marc Anthony made sure that his presence was known and that people knew Jennifer Lopez was his prize possession. Did he take it too far? Was it a bit too much? Was the jealousy because of her nip-slips? Did a short dress mean easy access? She put her career before his but Jennifer Lopez, the mother of two, eventually stopped playing housewife and started to show her sexy again. She took the spotlight center stage and started doing the things she has always loved to do and dressing up the way she used to.  The kissing and signs of love and affection in  public places, was it all an act? They are both actors and the media was always looking for signs of trouble in their marriage.  J.Lo stated during an interview that she couldn't imagine her and the twins being away from Marc Anthony for a long time. Shortly afterwards, with no explanation the shocking news came that they had decided to end their marriage of 7 years amicably (July 2011).  When Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce Marc Anthony's comments to the ladies was "they say I'm a single man." Marc Anthony also said there was nothing sensationial happening in their marriage. Sounds like the romance was long gone. One year he didn't buy her anything for her birthday. This year on Mother's Day she said he gave her a card that said  to the world's most beautiful woman.  When asked why did she title her latest album Love? with a question mark, Jennifer's response centered around things like are we treating each other right, are we doing all that we can. When not wearing high heels Jennifer Lopez can't be much taller than Marc Anthony.  In many photos J.Lo was often seen with her arm around his neck. At times did he make her want to choke the shit out of his ass? In the interview of the separation covered by Vanity Fair magazine Jennifer Lopez stated, "Its not that I didn't love myself before. Sometimes we don't realize that we are compromising ourselves. To understand that a person is not good for you, or that that person is not treating you in the right way, or that he is not doing the right thing for himself--if I stay, then I am not doing the right thing for me. I love myself enough to walk away from that now."  I give her credit for being a real woman and keeping things private about what led up to the break-up. Marc Anthony didn't have to compete with Jennifer Lopez for her love, his competition was with her fame. He was proud of her career but jealous of her success. No longer was he the man who stood in front of her leading the way.  Her success overshadows his. She shakes her money maker, stacks her paper, and is making it do what it does.

  

Bradley Cooper: Actor. Jennifer Lopez claims to be a romantic person. The type who enjoys staying in bed with her lover all day. She definitely doesn't let any grass grow under her feet. Her track record with men proves that she is not the type of woman to stay single for very long.  J.Lo has been hanging out with actor Bradley Cooper who is about six years younger than her.  The relationship is probably more of a friends with benefits type of situation, i.e. sensual and sexual, but lacking seriousness. Only time will tell, but in the meantime go ahead and get your groove on.  Knowing that photos would be taken of the two J.Lo tried to hide her face.  Bradley Cooper is yet another man giving J.Lo the type of attention that she loves to receive. Bradley Cooper who has been after J.Lo for quite some time has been known to have been in previous relationships with quite a few different other women of celebrity status. 

Despite the decision to end their marriage, Marc Anthony was the one that she gave her all to. This was her longest lasting relationship and marriage. In the song from her Love? album titled "One Love" that J.Lo sung to the sold out crowd at the Mohegan Sun 15th Anniversary last weekend October 22nd,  the lyrics go "Is there One Love, somebody that compliments me / Makes me wanna never leave / Made just right for me." 

So what is love? Is it flirting? Is it infactuation? Is it good sex? Is it someone telling you that you are beautiful? Is it a game?  No. Love is loving yourself.

Jennifer Lopez's recent credits include: named Most Beautiful Woman in the World by People magazine; named Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine; American Idol Judge Season 11; Fiat commercials; Partnership with Samsung and Best Buy; the Maribel Foundation; Gillete Venus; Jennifer Lopez Kohls collection; L'Oreal Paris Sublime Mousse commercial, L'Oreal Lip Gloss, L'oreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara ads/commercials, filming the Parker movie; Love & Light fragrance