Shades of Blue / American Idol News

NBC has announced that Jennifer’s new show, Shades of Blue, will premiere mid-season (so, probably early next year). Shades of Blue is a provocative new drama, starring Jennifer as a sexy New York detective (and single mother) named Harlee Santos. Harlee fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty cops, taking bribes and protection money that she used to provide the best life for her honest and talented daughter. When she’s trapped by the FBI, however, and forced to inform on her own “brothers,” she’ll have to walk the fine line between love, loyalty, honor and betrayal, and try to keep it together for her daughter’s future. The cast also includes Ray Liotta, Warren Kole, Dayo Okeniyi, Drea De Matteo, Hampton Fluker, Vincent Laresca and Sarah Jeffery.

Here’s a promo pic:

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In other TV news, FOX has announced that American Idol will end next season, after 15 seasons. Jennifer, Harry Connick Jr, and Keith Urban will continue with the show next season, for what is being described as a “season-long celebratory event.”  It will certainly be the end of an era, but we have tons of other JLo-related things to look forward to in the next year!

Celebrated – Jennifer Lopez to Air on Reelz

REELZ has announced the premiere of Celebrated – “Jennifer Lopez” on Wednesday, May 6 at 9am ET/ 6am PT tracking Jennifer’s meteoric rise from backup dancer to A-list movie star and the alchemy that shot Jenny from the block all the way to the top.

Celebrated is a new, half-hour original series highlighting the careers of the world’s favorite and most famous stars. The show grants viewers access to their favorite stars like never before, every episode includes rare interview clips, never-before-seen footage, exclusive red carpet footage and behind-the-scenes tidbits.

REELZ can be found on DIRECTV 238HD, Dish Network 299HD, Verizon FiOS 233, AT&T U-verse 799/1799HD and in HD on cable systems nationwide. Find REELZ on your local cable or satellite provider at reelz.com.

JLo at the MET gala

Dressed in a custom made Atelier Versace dress Jennifer Lopez stepped out on the MET gala red carpet with Miss Versace herself, Donatella Versace. The theme of this year’s gala was China: Through The Look Of Glass, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City last night.

The dress is JLo style 100% and fits the theme with the fire-breathing dragon twisting around her body. Donatella mentioned a few days ago she and Jennifer have been collaborating on the superstar’s look for the night: “She got so excited [about the China theme], so we worked together on this dress. She’ll be great from the front, even better from the back.”

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JLo Announced As Spokesperson for Children’s Miracle Network

Jennifer Lopez is joining Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as an official spokesperson to encourage supporters to “Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are.” The charity raises funds and awareness for 170 member children’s hospitals across North America. Jennifer is a longtime supporter of children’s hospitals through her Lopez Family Foundation. She will be appearing in print, television and radio advertisements, including commercials airing during this season’s final episodes of Fox’s American Idol.

“We are so pleased to have Jennifer on board as our official spokesperson to help with raising funds and awareness for children’s hospitals,” said Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals President and CEO John Lauck. “Children’s hospitals are charities and need donations to help provide much-needed, life-saving care and expenses not covered by government programs or insurance. As a mother and longtime supporter of local children’s hospitals, Jennifer understands how donations can make a difference in the level of care kids receive.”

In the Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are advertisements, Jennifer wears a yellow Miracle Band. The design resembles the identification bands worn by children while in the hospital and represents the 62 kids treated at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every minute. Anyone can order a free Miracle Band at MyMiracleBand.org. Supporters are encouraged to share their reasons for wearing a Miracle Band on social media with #MiracleBand.

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