ContactMusic — Jennifer Lopez was treated to a lavish birthday party on a yacht by her boyfriend Casper Smart The 43-year-old star was whisked off to a pier on Manhattans west side by her 25-year-old lover on last night 24 07 12 where Casper and her manager Ben... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Country singer and songwriter Brad Paisley is the latest name to bubble up in the endless speculation about who’ll join the “American Idol” judging panel following the recent departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler. more info

People.com — Presented with a bear cake, the singer wore a form fitting backless dress to her birthday bash aboard a yacht more info

The Newsroom — Jennifer Lopez celebrates her birthday with boyfriend Casper Smart in New York City. more info

411 Mania — Just enjoy the journey... more info

People.com — The singer celebrated her 43rd birthday in New York City with her beau more info

ContactMusic — As was widely anticipated Mariah Carey was named the new judge of American Idol on Monday Her selection comes following the departures of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler earlier this month Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly told TV reporters an... more info

Starpulse — We spotted Jennifer Lopez and her boyfriend Casper Smart, 24, walking hand in hand after leaving their hotel in New York City today. The couple where on their way out to celebrate Jennifer's 43rd b... more info

Starpulse — Jennifer Lopez has credited American Idol with pushing her to "grow as an artist" after stepping down as a judge from the TV talent show. The On The Floor hit-maker has quit the panel to return ... more info

ContactMusic — Jennifer Lopez has credited American Idol with pushing her to grow as an artist after stepping down as a judge from the TV talent show The On The Floor hitmaker has quit the panel to return to performing but insists her two years serving as a mentor ... more info