Lady Gaga Tops Forbes’s List of Top Earning Celebrities Under 30

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By Dorothy Pomerantz

It's somewhat ironic that Lady Gaga once again ranks as the Under 30 celebrity who earned the most money. This year the singer underwent something that is usually reserved for old people: hip surgery.

But of course Gaga's injury wasn't caused by decaying bones and muscles. She had a labral tear likely from the intense dancing she does during her shows. And after her surgery the Mother Monster didn't just hide away to recover. She rolled out in a custom-made 24-karat gold plated wheelchair.

Those kinds of antics (and her massive social networking power) helped land Gaga in second place on our annual Celebrity 100 list. Her earnings put her at the top of this list though. We estimate Gaga earned $80 million between June 2012 and June 2013. She would have earned even more if she had been able to finish her tour.

Women dominate our list of the Top Earning Celebrities Under 30. Seven of our list members of women. As in past year, we didn't include athletes who ranked on the overall Celebrity 100 to keep the list more Hollywood focused. We talked to agents, managers, producers, executives and other in-the-know folks to come up with our estimates which include all entertainment-related income. We don't deduct for taxes, agent fees or the other costs of being a celebrity.

Most of the women on our list are pop stars who earn just as much as their male counterparts. Yes, Justin Bieber is in second place with $58 million. But Taylor Swift is close on his tail. The 23-year-old singer songwriter earned an estimated $55 million last year ranking her third on the list. Swift's latest album, Red, sold 1.2 million copies in its first week. Those are almost unheard-of numbers in today's troubled music world. Swift also earns big from endorsement deals with companies like Diet Coke, Sony and Covergirl.

Rihanna comes in fourth with $43 million. The Barbados-born singer played 40 shows during our time period and releases a new album, Unapologetic. The record has gone platinum and netted hit singles like "Diamonds" and "Stay."

Jennifer Lawrence (who is new to the Celebrity 100 list) is the top ranked actor on our Top Earning Celebrities Under 30 list. Thanks to The Hungers Games franchise she earned an estimated $26 million between June 2012 and June 2013 ranking her 8th on our list. The 22-year-old actress also landed her first Oscar for Best Actress in Silver Linings Playbook.

Lawrence is indisputably on the rise while another actor who makes our list, Kristen Stewart, may had already had her moment in the sun. With the final Twilight movie hitting theaters in November 2012, she earned an estimated $22 million ranking her ninth on our list.

But Stewart doesn't have anything big on the horizon that will keep her earning at the same level. Like many child actors who earn a ton from franchises, she's now taking advantage of her earnings and fame to do smaller movies like the recent On The Road. Based on Jack Kerouac's famous book, the movie only ever opened in 107 theaters and grossed $8.7 million. Compare that to Breaking Dawn 2 which opened in 4,000 theaters and grossed $830 million.

Miley Cyrus Threatens Dad on Twitter

By Craig Rosen | Stop The Presses!

The feud between Miley Cyrus and her dad, Billy Ray, has gone public.

On Monday night, Miley sent out a tweet to her dad that delivered an ominous-sounding message.

Attached to the tweet was a photo of Miley with an attractive woman who has been identified as stage actress Dylis Croman. Dylis and Billy Ray starred together in a revival of Chicago that ran on Broadway last winter. Other outlets, like Hollywood Life, Huffington Post, and Life & Style, have speculated that Miley tweeted the photo because Dylis and Billy Ray had an affair, but that's only speculation. Nothing has been confirmed by any of the involved parties' camps, which we attempted to contact and did not receive a reply from at posting time.

The photo that Miley tweeted was shot backstage during Chicago's Broadway run, and was actually first tweeted back on November 19 by "Miley Cyrus News."

We're not sure if Billy Ray replied privately or if Miley realized that public humiliation might not be the best route to travel, but less than five minutes later the tweet was deleted and Miley fired off another post.

While Miley may try to blame the threatening tweet on a technical glitch, those who have been following her social media antics know this isn't the first time that she's publicly gone after her father. Nearly two weeks ago, after her mom Tish's plans to divorce Billy Ray were made public, she tweeted, "Since your texts and email obviously aren't working would you like to talk like this?" Once again, Billy Ray didn't reply publicly.

Billy Ray and Tish had planned to divorce once before. Three years ago, he start the proceedings claiming that Miley's fame had made life too difficult for the family, but a year later, he called it off, saying, "Things are the best they've ever been." Now apparently — at least according to Miley's Twitter account — things have changed.

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Jolie aunt dies of breast cancer days after op-ed

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ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie revealed she'd had a double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer, her aunt died from the disease Sunday.

Debbie Martin died at age 61 at a hospital in Escondido, Calif., near San Diego, her husband, Ron Martin, told The Associated Press.

Debbie Martin was the younger sister of Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, whose own death from ovarian cancer in 2007 inspired the surgery that Jolie described in a May 14 op-ed in the New York Times.

According to her husband, Debbie Martin had the same defective BRCA1 gene that Jolie does, but didn't know it until after her 2004 cancer diagnosis.

"Had we known, we certainly would have done exactly what Angelina did," Ron Martin said in a phone interview.

Debbie Martin's death was first reported by E! News.

Ron Martin said after getting breast cancer, Debbie Martin had her ovaries removed preventively because she was also at very high genetic risk for ovarian cancer, which has killed several women in her family.

The 37-year-old Jolie said in her op-ed that her doctors estimated that she had a 50 percent risk of getting ovarian cancer but an 87 percent risk of breast cancer.

She had her breasts removed first, reducing her likelihood to a mere 5 percent.

She described the three-step surgical process in detail in the op-ed "because I hope that other women can benefit from my experience."

The story, a surprise to most save those closest to Jolie, spurred a broad discussion of genetic testing and pre-emptive surgery.

A message left with representatives seeking comment from Jolie was not immediately returned.

Swift leads, Miguel hurts fans at Billboard Awards

By MESFIN FEKADU | Associated Press

Taylor Swift is red hot.

The singer, who is nominated for 11 Billboard Music Awards, was the show's early leader with seven wins so far, including top Billboard 200 album and country album for "Red." She topped it off with a colorful performance of her hit "22" — starting backstage and working her way to the main stage on the back of a bike with help from a dozen background dancers and a flurry of red balloons.

Miguel, too, had a show-stopping performance, though he seemed to kick a fan when he jumped over the crowd during a performance of his hit "Adorn." The R&B singer seemed to have landed part of his body on one girl, who walked away, and kicked another girl, who held her head low.

Maroon 5 and fun. were also nominated for 11 awards and won honors in a pre-telecast announcement. Gotye and Rihanna are behind Swift with four awards each.

Bruno Mars and his band kicked off the show in silky red suits that matched their silky dance moves, with bright gold disco balls hanging above them. Mars performed his new single, the upbeat and old-school flavored "Treasure."

Justin Bieber, who won top male artist, is also up for the night's biggest award, top artist. Other nominees include Swift, Rihanna, One Direction and Maroon 5.

"This is not just my award," Bieber said, thanking his fans and team.

He performed his song "Take You" in leather pants, a leather vest and a black shirt that had one sleeve, as blue laser lights beamed.

Nicki Minaj, who is set to perform with Lil Wayne, won the first award in the live telecast for top rap artist, beating out Drake, Flo Rida, Pitbull and Psy.

"I definitely did not expect this one," she said, wearing a bright red dress.

But the awards show, airing live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on ABC, is less about the trophies and more about the performances. Selena Gomez sang her seductive new hit, "Come & Get It," while Chris Brown danced around the stage to his latest single, "Fine China," though his voice began to crack during the performance. Duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis also performed their massive hit, "Thrift Shop," which won top rap song.

"First and foremost, gotta thank Goodwill, gotta thank Value Village," Macklemore said to laughs.

Prince, who will receive the icon award, will also hit the stage. Madonna was named top touring artist.

"Thank you for supporting me for three decades. Without you I truly wouldn't be here," she said.

Bieber, Swift and Mars are also up for the fan-voted milestone award.

Comedian-actor Tracy Morgan is the show's host, and he dressed as Psy in a bright yellow suit when the rapper-singer was onstage to present an award. They had a dance battle to Psy's new single, "Gentleman."

Pitbull made two appearances, one with Jennifer Lopez and another with Christina Aguilera. His hit with Aguilera, "Feel This Moment," samples A-Ha's "Take On Me" and Morten Harket came out to sing a line from the song.

Lauryn Hill gets 3 months for failing to pay taxes

Associated Press/Spencer Weiner, file - FILE - This April 15, 2011 file photo shows singer Lauryn Hill performing during the 12th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif. Hill is facing sentencing Monday, May 6, 2013 in New Jersey on federal tax charges. Hill pleaded guilty last year to not paying federal taxes on $1.8 million earned from 2005 to 2007. A judge two weeks ago said Hill had paid only about $50,000 of more than $500,000 she owes. Hill said she has signed a recording contract with Sony that will help her pay her taxes. Citing the legal deadline, she made a song available on iTunes over the weekend. She faces up to a year in prison on each of three counts. Her attorney is seeking probation for her. (AP Photo/Spencer Weiner, file)

By DAVID PORTER | Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill stood in federal court Monday and compared her experience in the music business to the slavery her ancestors endured before a judge sentenced her to three months in prison for failing to pay about $1 million in taxes over the past decade.

"I am a child of former slaves who had a system imposed on them," Hill said before U.S. Magistrate Madeline Cox Arleo. "I had an economic system imposed on me."

Hill, who started singing with the Fugees as a teenager in the 1990s before releasing her multiplatinum 1998 album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," pleaded guilty last year to failing to pay taxes on more than $1.8 million earned from 2005 to 2007. Monday's sentencing also took into account unpaid state and federal taxes in 2008 and 2009 that brought the total earnings to about $2.3 million.

Despite having paid more than $900,000 in the past several days, Hill still owes interest and penalties, the U.S. attorney's office said.

In a forceful but controlled statement to the judge punctuated by occasional raps with her first on the podium, Hill described how she failed to pay taxes during a period when she'd dropped out of the music business to protect herself and her children, who now number six.

She said the treatment she received while she was in the entertainment business led to her decision to leave it.

"There were veiled threats, there was blacklisting," she said, without giving specifics. "I was told, 'That's how it goes, it comes with the territory.' I came to be perceived as a cash cow and not a person. When people capitalize on a persona, they forget there is a person in there."

In addition to serving three months in prison, Hill must pay a $60,000 fine. After she is released from prison, she will be under parole supervision for a year, the first three months of which will be spent under home confinement.

The 37-year-old South Orange resident had faced a maximum sentence of one year each on three counts of failing to file taxes. Her attorney had sought probation, arguing that Hill's charitable works, her family circumstances and the fact she paid back the taxes she owed should merit consideration.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sandra Moser acknowledged Hill's creative talent and work on behalf of impoverished children but called Hill's explanation for her actions "a parade of excuses centering around her feeling put upon" that don't exempt her from her responsibilities.

"She wasn't interested in all those years in paying what she owed," Moser told the judge.

At the time of her arrest last year, Hill wrote a criticism rejecting pop culture's "climate of hostility, false entitlement, manipulation, racial prejudice, sexism and ageism."

"Over-commercialization and its resulting restrictions and limitations can be very damaging and distorting to the inherent nature of the individual," Hill wrote. "I did not deliberately abandon my fans, nor did I deliberately abandon any responsibilities, but I did however put my safety, health and freedom and the freedom, safety and health of my family first over all other material concerns! I also embraced my right to resist a system intentionally opposing my right to whole and integral survival."

Hill is to report to prison by July 8. It's not clear where she'll serve her sentence. She didn't comment after the sentencing.

She said in a recent post online that she has signed a recording contract with Sony.

"She is looking forward to putting her case behind her and getting back to her music and creating again," attorney Nathan Hochman said.

Miranda Kerr Confirms She’s No Longer a Victoria’s Secret Angel

By Hallie Stephens | omg!

Miranda Kerr is officially a fallen Angel! Last week, rumors swirled that Victoria’s Secret had decided not to renew the brunette bombshell’s contract because she was “difficult” to work with and didn’t draw in as many sales as her fellow Angels.

But now the gorgeous model is clearing up the rumors and sharing her side of the story. In a recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Miranda confirmed that she is no longer committed to the lingerie company. The Victoria’s Secret veteran revealed that her Angel duties were too time-consuming and were taking precious time away from her 2-year-old son, Flynn, and her hunky Hollywood hubby, Orlando Bloom. She explained, “The thing is, I’ve been modeling since I was 13. I’m now entering a new phase in my life. I have felt this coming since my son was born and, after I became a mother, I realized I needed to prioritize my time.” She added, “I’m just not in a position to commit to a full contract at this time … It’s three months at a bare minimum.”

Still, the company's president and chief marketing officer Ed Razek told omg! last week that she will always be an Angel to him, and that he's "already invited her to walk the runway in this year's fashion show and, happily, she's agreed."

For now, we'll assume that Miranda is hanging up her Angel wings, but is she making a huge career misstep? Check out the vid to see how other Victoria's Secret Angel alums have found success after the catwalk!

Tom Cruise Divorce Quotes False, Actor Did Not Speak About Personal Life, Says Rep

By Taryn Ryder | omg!

Contrary to original reports, Tom Cruise has yet to talk about his divorce from Katie Holmes.

An interview Cruise did on German TV network ProSieben was picked up by the German tabloid Bunte, which then mixed "some real and some made up" quotes and attributed the answers to personal questions, a rep for Cruise tells omg!.

"The entire interview was about his career. He was not asked any personal questions," continues Cruise's rep.

The 50-year-old actor, who is currently promoting "Oblivion" (out April 19), was more than happy to discuss his film and some great memories he had while shooting in Iceland.

"For my 50th birthday [the director] Joe and the studio gave me a bubble bike," Cruise said on ProSieben. "It was so amazing ... I was allowed to ride it in areas where you are no longer allowed to drive. [Iceland] is a beautiful country."

A few things initially reported, Cruise actually did say, including: "It's great to be 50 … I enjoy it." The actor also revealed he would be OK if kids Suri, Connor, or Isabella expressed interest in acting since they have grown up around movie sets.

However, the quote that got the most pickup on Tuesday was when Cruise allegedly opened up about his divorce for the first time.

"I did not expect that," the actor was quoted as saying, along with: "Life is a challenge…To be 50 and have experiences and think you have everything under control, and then it hits you — that's what life is … Life is tragicomic. You need a certain sense of humor."

These false quotes made headlines, not only on omg!, but also on E!, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Extra, and The Hollywood Reporter (just to name a few).

The ProSieben interviewer, Steven Gaetjen, backs up Cruise's rep, telling People that he never asked Cruise about Holmes or the divorce.

UPDATED: Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Ashton Kutcher Among Those Targeted in ‘Doxxing’ Hacker Scheme

Beyonce, Kutcher, and Kardashian. (Ray Amati/George Pimentel/Doug Meszler/Getty Images/Splash News)

By Kathleen Perricone | omg!

Move over, swatting … there's a new prank in Hollywood, but this one is much more serious.

A dozen celebrities and politicians, including Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Michelle Obama, Ashton Kutcher, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Palin, Hulk Hogan, and Mel Gibson, all recently had what appears to be their personal financial information hacked from credit agencies and banks, and published online in a cyber-crime called "doxxing."

The website (which omg! has viewed but will not name or link to) has posted documents including what very much appears to be these very public figures' social security numbers, mortgage amounts, credit card information, car loan information, and important banking statements. Vice President Joe Biden, Attorney General Eric Holder, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were also victims, but apparently not as much of their financial information was obtained. omg! has looked through the site extensively and while we can't verify the documents' accuracy, the documents appear to be very real.

omg! spoke with the LAPD and FBI, both of which are on the case, but neither could provide many details at this time as the investigation is ongoing, although the FBI did confirm that it's "aware of the website in question."

The FBI also explained that this latest hoax is called "doxxing," which means "the process of obtaining or deducing information about a person based on a limited set of initial information," and that the bureau has had experience dealing with it before.

Ironically, in addition to the celebrities and politicians who were targeted, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and FBI Director Robert Mueller were also victims.

The LAPD issued the following statement Monday evening: "LAPD detectives are investigating the recent disclosure of Chief Beck's personal information. Apparently this is not necessarily a hacking incident. It is called 'Doxxing' ... This has happened to the Chief on two other occasions prior to this in a similar nature post Occupy LA. We are not at liberty to discuss the others mentioned in the web post. There will be no further comments or press conference on this matter."

Kutcher and the Kardashian-Jenner family were also the victims in the past several months of "swatting," which involves tricking emergency personnel by making a false report, usually via a 911 call.

A 12-year-old boy has claimed responsibility for the swatting incident involving Kutcher. Last October, he called 911 and claimed people inside the home of the "Two and a Half Men" star had guns and explosives, which, of course, was not true. The same boy was also charged with swatting Justin Bieber, but TMZ reports that charges will likely be dropped when he is sentenced, which is expected to happen soon.

'America's Got Talent': Heidi Klum Poised to Become 4th Judge

By Lesley Goldberg | The Hollywood Reporter

Heidi Klum is poised to become America's Got Talent fourth judge.

The Project Runway host/judge will officially be named to the bench of NBC's summer reality competition series on Monday, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

As first reported by TMZ, Klum will join Howard Stern, Howie Mandel and new addition Mel B of the Spice Girls on the panel.

The former model earned an Emmy nomination in 2008 for her role on Lifetime's Project Runway, which she also executive produces. In addition, Klum has served as host of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show a number of times. She's also hosted the German incarnation of Project Runway since 2006.

Mel B joined the series in February, replacing Sharon Osbourne, who announced her departure from the talent show in August, claiming that NBC fired her son Jack Osbourne from its competition entry Stars Earn Stripes after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. NBC refuted that claim.

Klum's addition marks the first time AGT has featured a four-judge panel. Klum is repped by WME.

Rihanna bloody knee: RiRi attacked at club

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Rihanna debuted a bloody knee in London after someone allegedly threw a bottle at her and she scraped her knee trying to avoid it. On Feb. 17, TMZ reported that Rihanna was in town for fashion week and was having a nice night out as a club called "The Box." Apparently someone had a major problem with her and tried to attack her.

"Someone threw a bottle of Lucozade (a UK energy drink) in her direction. The bottle didn't connect, but Rihanna allegedly scraped her knee during the commotion when she brushed up against a metal shop grate," TMZ reported.

Rihanna's bloody knee made headline celebrity news back in The States, and many of her fans are outraged that someone tried to harm her. According to the report, her "attacker" was yelling all kinds of things at her, mainly about her dating Chris Brown. It is unknown exactly what was said, but it is safe to assume that the person did not approve of Rihanna's reconciliation with C Breezy.

Rihanna and Chris Brown made their relationship "official" at the Grammy Awards last weekend. The on-again couple sat together in the audience, cuddled, and even expressed some PDA.

A bloody knee won't stop Rihanna from living her life. The scrape didn't look that bad and she's expected to be just fine.

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Beyoncé admits she lip-synced

Beyoncé Knowles held a press conference in New Orleans on Thursday where she talked about her highly anticipated Super Bowl half-time performance. But first, the singer addressed the elephant in the room.

When Beyonce walked on stage she asked the audience to rise, then proceeding to give an impeccable, LIVE acapella performance of the National Anthem. After she finished she asked the audience, simply, “Any questions?”

And questions the media indeed had! Knowles was drilled multiple times to explain what exactly happened at the Presidential Inauguration.

“I am a perfectionist and one thing about me, I practice until my feet bleed. I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra, it was a live television show," Knowles explained. "Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check I did not feel comfortable taking the risk."

"It was about the President and the Inauguration so I decided to sing along with the prerecorded track, which is very common in the music industry," continued Beyoncé. "I am very proud of my performance.”

omg! Insider’s Kevin Frazier asked the second question of the press conference, asking about rumors surrounding a Destiny’s Child reunion, which Beyonce would neither deny nor confirm, smiling widely.

“I can’t really give you any details, I’m sorry!” Knowles coyly responded. However, she did express her excitement about their recent reunion for Love Songs.

“We did a new song and it was so excited hearing us together again. I dropped on the floor like a teenager again when I heard us harmonize. It’s always such a pleasure to be around them professionally and personally.”

Beyoncé was then asked if she planned to sing live on Sunday or sing with a pre-recorded track like Madonna did last year.

“I will absolutely be singing live. I am well rehearsed and I will absolutely be singing live. It’s what I was born to do, what I was born for.” Added the superstar, “I’ve had a sixteen year career and all of the things I’ve done have prepared me for this. I’m ready.”

When pressed yet again about her decision to sing with a track at inauguration, Beyoncé said, “It was unfortunately a time where I could not rehearse because I was practicing for the Super Bowl.”

Knowles added that “it was always the plan” to sing with a backing track and clarified that “yes,” she did sing along with it.

The “Single Ladies” singer also touched on her very personal HBO documentary (out February 16).

“I feel like my daughter has changed me and changed my life and has given me so much purpose,” Knowles told the crowd. “I feel like this movie, it’s very necessary. It shows a human side. We are all human. I feel like at some point my job is to protect her and I’m happy I can tell my story on my terms.”

When her Super Bowl performance is finished Beyoncé, plans to relax with Blue Ivy Carter.

“I can’t wait,” smiled the singer. “I’m going to enjoy my daughter. I miss her, I have been working so hard.”

But it doesn't sound like the hard work is going to stop anytime soon.

“I may have an announcement after the performance and the fans should just stay tuned to see,” Beyoncé said mysteriously.

Shakira Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Shakira and Gerard Pique

By Lizbeth Scordo | omg!

Shakira is singing a happy tune!

The Colombian songstress and her boyfriend, professional soccer player Gerard Pique, welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday, according to Shakira’s personal website.

“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the statement read. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. “

And though he’s just hours old and currently only weighs 6 pounds, 6 ounces, it sounds like the little guy will be following in the footsteps of his dad … or that’s what his parents are hoping, at least: “Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth,” the note continued.

Shakira had given her more than 19 million Twitter followers a hint that her bundle of joy was on the way earlier on Tuesday, writing, “I'd like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life. Shak”

Just last week, Shakira, 35, and her 25-year-old baby daddy announced they were throwing a “virtual baby shower” to support UNICEF and while they said they would “soon be welcoming” their first child, they didn’t specify when. The couple – who confirmed their relationship for the first time almost two years ago – reportedly had scheduled the birth so that Pique could make sure he was there to welcome the newborn.

Sounds like all went according to plan!

Jennifer Lopez Expresses Worries Over May-December Relationship

By Taryn Ryder | omg!

Jennifer Lopez is not oblivious about what her 18-year age difference with boyfriend Casper Smart could mean for their future together.

J.Lo tells People for their cover story this week how Casper, 25, “helped [her] heal” after her divorce from Marc Anthony. However, for the first time the “Dance Again” singer acknowledges she has doubts at times about their relationship.

"I ask him, 'Why don't you go find a young girlfriend and get out of here? What do you want with me?' And you think, 'How long is this gone be?' You think, 'Okay, in 10 years I'm going to be like this and you're going to be like that' and … men at that age are … I think all different things,” Lopez, 43, tells the mag. “The truth is we don't know what's going to happen. We're loving this moment right now. We make each other happy."

Lopez’s relationship with Casper certainly isn’t her first romance to make headlines. The “Parker” actress was of course once engaged to Ben Affleck and infamously dated Diddy.

"I don't regret those things – that's who I am," Jennifer says about her high-profile relationships. "But at least now I'm at a point where I have to recognize that these choices and things that happen are partly because of me and my decisions and I have to be more careful. So I am being more careful."

The Golden Globe Awards could have posed a potentially awkward situation for Lopez, with three exes — Affleck, Diddy, and Bradley Cooper — all in attendance. But the singer says on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in an interview set to air Wednesday that she was unfazed by it all.

“I see them a lot,” J.Lo responds when asked whether it was awkward to all be in the same room. “We’re in the same business. We run in the same circles.”

Lopez even gave Affleck a standing ovation when he took home the prize for Best Director for “Argo.”

“It was a great movie. And, we got you know, a lot of like… they were really hard on us in the press when we dated back in the day. On movies and things like that,” Lopez continued. “So it was a nice moment. It was a nice to see him have that moment. I was really happy for him.”

With Smart on her arm Sunday night omg! saw first hand how Lopez was able to handle her exes with ease. Lopez, Smart, and Diddy were all spotted together at the Weinstein bash and even kept the pleasantries going late into the night at CAA’s super private after-party at the Sunset Tower Hotel.

Lopez has certainly has a lot of topics on her mind leading up to the release of her new film, “Parker,” co-starring Jason Statham, out January 25. With the new season of “American Idol” beginning tonight, she admits to a bit of nostalgia about her former judge’s chair. “I am going to miss it,” she tells DeGeneres. “I love what I am doing but I am going to miss it. I just had a good time. I love the people there, Randy, Ryan, Steven, Nigel everybody behind the scenes …everybody. It was a nice little family.”

Speaking of family, Jennifer also expressed that she’d indeed like to have more kids one day soon. "I would love to have more," J.Lo exclusively told E!’s Marc Malkin. "I don't know if it's in the cards for me, but I would love it."

Whether or not those plans could involve Smart, we’ll have to wait and see!

Beyonce’s GQ Cover Leaks: Is This Her Sexiest Magazine Shoot Ever?

By Suzy Byrne | omg!

Va-va-voom!

Beyonce graces the cover of the February issue of GQ – and a leaked photo that hit the Web on Wednesday caused such a stir that the magazine released the official image.

The 31-year-old singer/actress – who gave birth to her daughter Blue Ivy a year ago – shows major skin in the men’s mag, posing in a cut-off football shirt and animal-print panties. Proving she is still bootylicious, she struck a sultry pose as well, holding her hair up while casting a seductive look.Though Jay-Z’s wife has been famous since her Destiny’s Child days, this could possibly be her sexiest magazine cover ever.

The megastar has stripped down for magazines on other occasions, but perhaps none more revealing than this, which is promoting her much-touted Super Bowl performance in February. Some other memorable covers featuring the “Dreamgirls” star include her wearing a cleavage-exposing wet tuxedo shirt on the cover of Vibe, appearing in a pink string bikini with see-thru gym shorts on the British FHM, donning a frayed ab-exposing top on the Brazilian Nova, and dressing in frilly lingerie on the Spanish DTLux.One thing is for sure: It’s certainly Beyonce’s hottest photo shoot since becoming a mom in January 2012. But make no mistake – she’s worked hard to regain her famous figure. Just four months after giving birth, she told the audience at a concert in Atlantic City, “Y'all have no idea how hard I worked. I had to lose 60 pounds. They had me on that treadmill. I ate lettuce!”

In addition to sweating it out on the treadmill, "I counted calories,” she told People last year. “I worked out maybe three to four times a week. I did a lot walking in the beginning and now I'm running. But I had to work my way up. I couldn't just go right from being pregnant to running." Additionally, "I lost most of my weight from breast-feeding and I encourage women to do it,” she told the magazine. “It's just so good for the baby and good for yourself.”

It was announced on Wednesday that Beyonce will be among the performers at President Obama’s upcoming inauguration, but on New Year’s Eve, she sang at a private Vegas concert. Designer Rubin Singer, who dressed her in a show-stopping custom gold unitard for the event, sings her praises in a new interview.

In addition to noting that she is lovely, polite, and generous, he told Glamour that Beyonce and her sister, Solange Knowles, are "the only celebrities that always dry clean and send clothes back in a box, with a handwritten thank you note. They are true ladies."
And she’s not a diva. "When you do a fitting with her, she doesn't keep you waiting half a day like some celebrities do," he says. "When she's there, she's present and honest and grateful."