Lopez to Appear at the First-Ever People Magazine Awards

Jennifer Lopez will illuminate this year’s People Magazine Awards.

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican actress/singer and American Idol star is scheduled to appear at the first-ever People Magazine Awards, which promises to honor the “cultural forces of the year” with a star-studded gala on December 18.

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During the show, the magazine will hand out awards for the biggest phenomenon of 2014, most stylish person, funniest person, sexiest woman of 2014, the fan-voted award best People Magazine cover of the year and the top honor, most popular person.

The two-hour special will air live on NBC from the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where Lopez will be joined by fellow celebs Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Hart, Kate Hudson and Michael Keaton. Additional talent will be announced soon.

Maroon 5 will perform at the awards show, which is being produced by dick clark productions, and it’s sponsored by L’Oréal Paris and Kohl’s.

Click here to visit the official awards homepage.

Carey Releases Her 12th Fragrance: Mariah Carey Dreams

Mariah Carey is sharing her dreams with the world…

The 42-year-old half Afro-Venezuelan singer and American Idol judge has announced plans to release her next fragrance, which is described as “a sensual floral gourmand that delicately weaves together notes, each one symbolic of Mariah’s lifelong journey.”

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Named Mariah Carey Dreams, the Grammy-winning singer’s twelfth fragrance will be available exclusively at Kohl’s stores this April.

The fragrance has notes of salted caramel, star anise, bergamot, toasted almonds, honeysuckle, freesia, lily of the valley, patchouli, Tonka bean and Madagascar vanilla.

“The different scents derive … from childhood to performing on the world’s stage, to being in love, to feeling loved,” said Carey.

If you can’t wait to get the fragrance, Mariah Carey Dreams is available on Kohls.com now.

Michele’s First TV Spot for Candie’s for Kohl’s Released

Lea Michele is fallin’ in love big time in her latest Candie’s for Kohl’s commercial…

In the latest ad, which is set to the classic song “Love is Strange,” by R&B duo Mickey & Sylvia, the 25-year-old part-Spanish American Glee actress and Candie’s’ newest spokesperson appears walking down the street when she spots a pair of shoes in the window.

Lea Michele Candie's Ad

Michele immediately falls head over heels and begins to draw a heart in lipstick on the store window. But there’s a handsome shoe salesman working inside and he thinks she’s flirting with him, not falling for a perfect pair of heels.

Michele says: “He thinks I’m falling in love with him! But girls love their shoes!”

The TV spot, part of the shoe brand’s fall 2012 media campaign, will debut mid-month. Meanwhile, the print ads will start appearing in the August issues of fashion and lifestyle magazines, as well as online, outdoor and in Kohl’s marketing vehicles.

Rodriguez Launching Limited-Edition Collection for Kohl’s

His creations are regularly worn by Michelle Obama and Hollywood starlets like Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies and Rachel Weisz… But Narciso Rodriguez will soon be dressing the masses.

The 51-year-old Cuban American fashion designer, who outfitted the First Lady in a stunning black-and-red dress on election night back in 2008, is launching a is launching a limited-edition collection for Kohl’s.

Narciso Rodriguez

Rodriguez’s capsule collection, set to debut this fall, will reportedly be the first of several collaborations the retailer has lined up with noted fashion designers, according to Women’s Wear Daily.

In recent years, Kohl’s, which has a long-term contract with Vera Wang, has focused on celebrity collaborations, with lines by Daisy Fuentes, Lauren Conrad and Jennifer Lopez.

Rodriguez, who rose to acclaim when he designed Carolyn Bessette‘s dress for her 1996 wedding to John F. Kennedy, Jr., has since become well known for his red carpet creations.

He last partnered with eBay on an eight-piece collection in 2010.

Jennifer Lopez: The World’s Most Powerful Celebrity

Move over Lady Gaga… There’s a new fame monster in Hollywood… And, her name is Jennifer Lopez.

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress has been named the most powerful celebrity in the world by Forbes magazine.

Jennifer Lopez

Lopez, who unseated Lady Gaga to reach No. 1 with a bullet, is the lone Hispanic superstar in the Top 25 on the just-released Celebrity 100 list, which shines a spotlight on the world’s most powerful celebrities.

The list ranks stars based on their masses of money, as well as their eternal fame –“fame” referring to just how well a given celebrity manages to blanket everything from television and magazines to your Facebook and Twitter feeds in a 12-month period.

The Latina multi-hyphenate parlayed her role as a judge on American Idol into hit singles like “Dance Again,” increased album sales, an upcoming world tour, three new movies and a growing portfolio of endorsements.

But that’s not all…

In September, Lopez launched a clothing and lifestyle collection for Kohl’s. In May she added an 18th scent to her successful fragrance line, Glow. And Lopez continues to work with her ex, Marc Anthony, on the Latin talent competition show, Q’Viva: The Chosen.

Here’s a look at the other Latino celebrities who made the list:

No. 44: Cristiano Ronaldo
No. 47: Rafael Nadal
No. 50: Lionel Messi
No. 59: Cameron Diaz
No. 61: Gisele Bunchen
No. 63: Alex Rodriguez
No. 76: Sofia Vergara
No. 81: Eva Longoria
No. 100: Adriana Lima

Click here for the full list.

Lopez Sports Looks from Her Latest Kohl’s Collection in New Clip

There’s no denying Jennifer Lopez still has the moves like Jagger

The 42-year-old Puerto Rican actress, singer and former In Living Color Fly Girl busts a serious move in her latest Kohl’s commercial.

Jennifer Lopez's Kohl's Commercial

Featuring her cover of KiKi Dee’s “I Got the Music In Me,” la Lopez dances her famous behind off while rocking several looks from her new collection for the retailer.

The American Idol judge, accompanied by some sharp-dressed male dancers, begins the clip in a pair of crisp white shorts and a sequined tank. After some strategic editing and sassy shimmies, she seamlessly changes into a colorful floral top, cropped jeans and sunny yellow heels.

After a few more dance moves, J.Lo pops up in summery white pants, a raspberry halter and white fedora. Next up: a cobalt jumper and shades. And, finally Lopez ends with a flowy yellow dolman-sleeved number and dangly earrings.

“Every look in this collection and even in this commercial is something that people know that I would wear, even though they are all very different,” Lopez said in a behind-the-scenes video of the shoot. “We really broke down what I love for this collection and for springtime. It was very kind of ’60s and ’70s inspired.”

Michele’s First Candie’s Ads Released…

It’s official… After much speculation, Lea Michele has replaced Vanessa Hudgens as the new spokesmodel for Candie’s.

In the just-released campaign that centers on sweets like candy, baked goods and gumballs, the 25-year-old part-Spanish Glee star is pictured in a series of sweet and flirty photos while flashing her award-winning smile.

Lea Michele's Candies Photo Shoot

In one ad, Michele—wearing a short white skirt—poses on a large puffy pink pillow while striking a sultry stare.

“Tomorrow’s a BIG day. My @Candiesbrand campaign launches! They just posted the FIRST ad on Facebook! LOOK!” she tweeted on Tuesday.

Lea Michele's Candies Ad

Michele, who was one of the best dressed starlets at this month’s Golden Globes, follows in the the footsteps of previous Candie’s models including Hayden Panettiere, Fergie and Britney Spears.

“Britney Spears is definitely my favorite past Candie’s girl, her campaigns were gorgeous,” Michele mentioned in a statement.

Lea Michele's Candies Ad

The star’s spring 2012 ad campaign will include print, online, outdoor and Kohl’s-exclusive in-store placements starting this month.

J.Lo Graces the Cover of Glamour’s “WOTY” Issue…

She’s been “On the Floor” most of this year… And, now Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of Glamour’s Women of the Year issue.

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It’s the exclamation point to banner year for the 42-year-old international superstar where la Lopez was basically everywhere.

She started off the year filling one of the vacant judges’ seats on “American Idol.” Months later she released the hit single “On the Floor,” which reached the top five in most countries around the world, including reaching number one in 18 countries. She followed up the single’s success by releasing her seventh studio album, “Love?”

But the love for all things J.Lo didn’t stop there… This year, Lopez was named the most beautiful person in People magazine’s annual issue. She launched a successful clothing line at Kohl’s and served as a spokesperson for Gucci, L’Oreal, Venus and Fiat.

Despite her seven-year marriage to Marc Anthony coming to an end this summer, Lopez seems to remain in great spirits, especially now that’s she’s being honored as an “All-Star Woman” for her numerous achievements.

For her Glamour cover story, Lopez was interviewed by her “Monster-in-Law” co-star Jane Fonda, who asked her what she’d learned about love and relationships over the past year.

” I’ve finally learned the biggest lesson of all: You’ve got to love yourself first,” responded Lopez. “You’ve got to be okay on your own before you can be okay with someone else. You’ve got to value yourself and know that you’re worth everything. And until you value yourself enough and love yourself enough to know that, you can’t really have a healthy relationship.”

Glamour‘s Women of the Year issue, which celebrates Lopez and 10 other all-star ladies, hits newsstands November 1.

Images courtesy of Glamour magazine.