Jennifer Lopez is reportedly dating dancer Casper Smart. The singer-and-actress – who split from her husband of seven years Marc Anthony in July – has enjoyed several romantic evenings out with Casper, although friends insist it isn't serious. One pal told People magazine: "Yes, they are dating and having a good time. They've been getting more open with their flirting for weeks. "It's a fun fling. It's not meant to turn into anything more." Casper – who has appeared in 'Glee', 'Step Up 3D' and 'How I Met Your Mother' – joined J.Lo on Friday night (11.11.11) at one of her concerts. ...

Jennifer Lopez broke down on stage while talking about love on Saturday night (22.10.11). The 42-year-old singer – who split from husband Marc Anthony earlier this year – was performing at Mohegan Sun's 15th anniversary celebration in Connecticut, and after singing an acoustic version of her song 'If You Had My Love', she became emotional discussing her past. She said: "I'm going to sing you the last song I wrote about love. A lot has changed since then." ...

Jennifer Lopez is "rising above" her marriage split. The 'On the Floor' singer's fellow 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson insists her separation from husband Marc Anthony in July, after seven years together, is not getting in the way of her career. Ahead of her performance at the iHeartRadio music festival in Las Vegas at the weekend he told People: "We've been doing auditions and she's rising above. "She's strong, she's a trooper, she's a great girl. She's amazing." ...

Jennifer Lopez went for a dinner date with Bradley Cooper. The singer-and-actress – who recently announced her split from husband Marc Anthony after seven years of marriage – and the 'Hangover' star enjoyed a meal together at New York restaurant Per Se over the weekend. According to TMZ.com, the dinner was "romantic" and it was just the two of them at the restaurant. Jennifer – who has three-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with Marc – recently said she is still an "eternal optimist" about love despite her marriage break-up and is confident she will find love again. ...

Jennifer Lopez considered quitting 'American Idol'. The singer-and-actress split from husband Marc Anthony in July, two months after the TV talent contest ended, and she admits her personal struggles left her feeling worn out and unsure whether she wanted to continue her commitment to the series. She said: "I got a little bit tired at the end with everything going on in my life at the time." ...

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony split after failing to "see eye-to-eye" on Scientology. The 'On The Floor' hitmaker - who called time on her seven-year marriage to the singer last month - was reportedly hoping to send the couple's three-year-old twins Max and Emme to a specialist Scientology school, however Marc wasn't so keen on the idea. A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper: "Jennifer and Marc couldn't see eye-to-eye on the subject. She's always been more into the church than him. He wasn't a huge fan and it caused problems." ...