Benny Medina

JENNIFER LOPEZ AND HER GYM BUDDY

Uh-oh. Jennifer Lopez just walked out of the Equinox gym in Bridgehampton, New York, with a guy who is definitely NOT Ben Affleck. What’s more, her workout partner has a very cute vintage car. But not to worry, he is Jen’s manager Benny Medina. Watts-born Benny is quite a character – a former music executive, he believes in “living large” and encourages J.Lo to do the same. Benny was the inspiration for, and creator of, the series Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Jennifer did a photoshoot at my mid-century modern house a few years back, and Benny had the entire property searched by security guys before she arrived. He watched her every move, but he turned out to be friendly and entertaining. Jennifer never complained and cooperated with the photographer. She even thanked me personally before she left. We can’t help but wonder if Ben and Benny get along…

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JENNIFER LOPEZ IS TIRED OF BEING A HOUSEWIFE

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Benny Medina might be the answer to Jennifer Lopez’s prayers to reinvent herself. Jennifer’s record sales have dropped off and we can’t remember the last time we saw her in a movie. In fact, she hasn’t been hot since she was keeping company with Ben Affleck. Benny Medina is credited with Mariah Carey’s comeback and he’s had success with Tyra Banks and P Diddy. Jennifer and Benny were seen strategizing at a meeting at a New York restaurant and a change might be in the works for Jennifer.

CAN NICK CANNON MANAGE MARIAH CAREY AND HIS MARRIAGE?

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Mariah Carey was NOT happy when her manager Benny Medina took on Jennifer Lopez as a client, so naturally she fired him. TWO divas are too many. Anyway, Benny had served his purpose – he orchestrated Mariah’s successful comeback and hit album. Comebacks are what he does best and Jennifer needs one now. Mariah wants her new husband Nick Cannon to take over the job of managing her. She trusts his advice and he’s been doing more and more of her management as time goes on. Mariah’s friends are a bit worried that this might be TOO much togetherness for the happily married pair.