Jennifer Hudson Flies Home to See Son

JENNIFER HUDSON FLIES HOME TO SEE SON
Jennifer Hudson flew home from South Africa for one day because she missed her son.

The 29-year-old star - whose mother Darnell Donnerson was murdered in October 2008 along with her brother Jason Hudson and seven-year-old nephew Julian - took a break from shooting Winnie Mandela biopic "Winnie" to return to the US because she wanted to see 19-month-old David and knew her mum would have done the same thing when she was a child.

She said: "You know what? My momma would do it for me, so I needed to go and see about my child, and I hopped on that plane. That's things my mother would have done. Everything I do, I do from example, like, 'What she would have done for us.'"

Jennifer - who is engaged to David's father, professional wrestler David Otunga - admitted she constantly thinks about her late mother and says her parenting style is heavily influenced by the way she herself was brought up.

Asked if she considered her mother's reaction to situations when parenting, she said in an interview on TV show "Good Morning America": "All the time, definitely. That's the example, that's what I go by, like 'What would my mom do? How did she do it?'"

"Even when I'm bouncing him on my knee, you know?"


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Smartwater presents Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston's very funny Smart Water advert!

There is no denying Jennifer Aniston has got a wicked sense of humour. In fact, we’d have to say we think Ms. Aniston is a very funny lady.

Jen’s funny style has had us chuckling for many years thanks to her mahoosive stint on Friends as Rachel Green and the many romcom movies she has made since.

The 42 year old star has been the face and body for Glaceau Smart Water for a while now. Past advertisements have seen Aniston stripping off in her gym gear to show off her toned, so-not-a-40-year-old’s body, drenched in sweat. These, of course, got a fair bit of attention when they were released last May.

How to top that? The geniuses over at Smart Water have come up with a hilarious ad designed to go viral. As viral as possible.

The clip sees our fave lady trying out a series of stunts designed to get as many hits on the internet as is humanly possible. There are cute puppies, dancing babies (who get told of by Jen for dancing a bit too raunchily), a double rainbow (remember that guy? The internet sensation who cried about seeing a double rainbow?) and finally she kicks one of her team of internet geeks in the crotch. Hard. As she does this she says, “Sorry, apparently that’s worth about 100,000 hits.” Ouch. The best bit? When Jen asks her internet buddies what they should call their advert? They reply, “Jen Aniston’s sex tape.” Yeah, that will DEFINITELY get people searching!


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Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony's Puerto Rican Weekend

Finished up with a weekend trip to the Caribbean Sea commonwealth territory, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony were spotted prepping for departure from Puerto Rico on Sunday (March 6).

The "American Idol" judge and her Latin singer hubby were chauffeured to an airstrip in Carolina as they loaded onto a private jet ahead of the flight back to the States.

As for the trip to Puerto Rico, Lopez and Anthony attended the signing of a new Film Studio Bill at Colegio de Cinematografia, Arte y Television in Bayamon on Friday night.

The "El Cantante" couple joined Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuno at the function - which is hoped to boost the production of creative arts in the island locale.

Enjoy the pictures of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony in Puerto Rico (March 4-6).


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Idol judge Jennifer Lopez leaps into singles chart (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Billboard) – New "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez blasted back onto the Billboard Hot 100 on Thursday with her highest debut in more than eight years as "On the Floor" grabbed the No. 9 position.

It marks Lopez's first top 10 as a lead artist since the four-week No. 1 "All I Have," featuring LL Cool J, in 2003. That song also marked her previous highest debut, having arrived at No. 25 at the end of 2002.

Her Island Def Jam label synched its digital release with the premiere of its video on Thursday's "Idol" episode. The song, with Pitbull as a featured vocalist, precedes the April 19 release of Lopez's seventh album, "Love?"

"On the Floor" also marks Lopez's 10th Hot 100 top 10, a sum that includes four No. 1s. She last reached the top 10 as a featured artist on LL Cool J's "Control Myself" in 2006.

Divas dominated the Hot 100 headlines, as Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" spent a third week at No. 1, dating to its debut on top two weeks ago. With cumulative digital sales of 1.2 million downloads, it's the fifth-best-selling song this year.

At three weeks atop the Hot 100, "Born" ties Gaga's 2009 debut single "Just Dance" for the longest of her three chart reigns. ("Poker Face" ruled the chart for a week in 2009.)

Cee Lo Green's "F*** You (Forget You)" was No. 2 for a second week, Bruno Mars' "Grenade" held at No. 3, Pink's "F**kin' Perfect" rebounded two to No. 4, and Rihanna's "S&M" jumped two to No. 5.

Katy Perry's "Firework" slipped one to No. 6, but the pop singer also soared 20 to No. 8 with "E.T.," featuring Kanye West. In between, Enrique Iglesias' "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" jumped two to No. 7. Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor," featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey, fell six to No. 10.


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Jennifer Lopez Debuts Music Video 'On the Floor' Feat. Pitbull

Jennifer Lopez and PitbullShe might still be 'Jenny From the Block,' but Jennifer Lopez has come a long way, baby.

Currently a high-profile judge in the television series 'American Idol,' Lopez will release a new album on April 19 entitled 'Love?' But, for her fans and followers, there need not be a question mark attached -- Lopez stormed the Billboard Hot 100 on Thursday with the album's first single, 'On the Floor,' landing her in the top 10.

It's a position she's been in before, sure, but it's been a full eight years since she's seen that kind of love -- and she's been engaged and/or married more than once since then.

In a move that demonstrates the kind of genius marketing and branding Lopez -- aka J. Lo -- has employed during her entire career, the digital release for 'On the Floor' (featuring Pitbull) was synced with its video premiere on 'American Idol' on Thursday. Watch the video after the jump.

The immediate success of 'On the Floor,' -- perhaps partially propelled by her 'American Idol' status -- marks a comeback of sorts for Lopez, who suffered two commercial failures with her previous two albums, following a string of unstoppable successes during the early 2000's.

In 2009, many saw an omen in circumstance when she fell down and busted her highly-insured behind at the American Music Awards. Lopez has since dusted off and, indeed, appears to have put all that behind her, so to speak. These days, she's crushing it.

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Jennifer Lopez Debuts "On The Floor" Music Video

Soaking up the spotlight as she continues her first run as an "American Idol" judge, Jennifer Lopez was the center of attention at The Grove in Los Angeles on Thursday (March 3).

With hubby Marc Anthony also on hand, the singer/actress walked the arrivals carpet at the popular shopping center for a press event with "Extra" host Mario Lopez.

During the appearance, Miss Lopez also offered up an exclusive look at her steamy new music video for "On the Floor" - which is the first single from her upcoming album Love (due out April 19).

Jennifer's "On the Floor" video was directed by Taj Stansberry and choreographed by Frank Gatson while seeing in its premiere on the latest installment of "American Idol".

Enjoy the pictures of Jennifer Lopez out at The Grove (March 3).


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Jennifer Lopez Asks Fans to Finish Her New Video

Her new dance jam, 'On the Floor,' is already a Top 5 hit on iTunes, and No. 1 in several European countries and Australia. Next, Jennifer Lopez promises to premiere the track's video on 'American Idol' this Thursday, March 3.

But she says she isn't quite finished with it yet!

Hyping J.Lo's musical comeback, the official 'Idol' website asks fans to pick the best ending for the slick 'On the Floor' video, directed by Taj Stansberry.

The three options are each around 15-20 seconds long, and in truth, are not really all that different. But if you're into gravity-defying nightclub dancers, or gazing at Lopez in droopy harem pants (that is, when she isn't working a super-spangled, super-sexy catsuit), you'll find a clip that earns your vote.

On Thursday, Lopez spoke to Ryan Seacrest's radio audience, according to MTV News, about recruiting the public's involvement in 'On the Floor' once again (her team cast a wide net in January while auditioning talent for the shoot).

"You get to do what I do," she explained.

The track is the lead single from Lopez's upcoming release, 'Love?' -- the same studio album that languished after a shaky label switch a year ago, but is now scheduled for a March 29 release. In early 2010, it was rumored that Sony's Epic label ended their decade-long relationship with J.Lo after watching her first single off 'Love?' -- the stilletto-shoe-themed dud 'Louboutins' -- fall flat; Epic chose to shelve the album. Island Def Jam soon picked it up and reportedly commissioned new material, and Lopez seems thrilled to see the revamped project released at last.

"I really feel like, emotionally, I connected to it," she told MTV about her passion for the 'On the Floor' video, "because of how much I love to dance and how much that's always been such a big part of who I am since I started....Since I was a little girl, I just totally connected with the idea of getting out there."

While she gets out the vote, she's also getting over her emotional moment on 'Idol' earlier in the week, when she cried on the judging panel about singer Chris Medina's elimination from the competition.

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Jennifer Lopez Latest Celeb To Enlist Fan Feedback On The Net

Jennifer Lopez is set to drop her dance-tastic video for "On the Floor" in less than a week, and she's letting her fans choose how the Taj Stansberry-directed clip ends. On Thursday, Lopez visited Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show to announce that she'd be giving her fans the option to pick between two 15-to-20-second alternate endings, with the final cut airing during the March 3 "American Idol" broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

"You get to do what I do," J. Lo said during "On-Air With Ryan Seacrest." "Like, I go in there with my videos and I start editing and picking all the shots I like and the things that I like and what I feel the best kind of feeling for the record is. You guys get to do that. We picked two different ones and we weren't sure."

Lopez joins a list of stars, who have also maintained an interactive relationship with fans in order to get feedback on everything from song selection to tour set lists and promotional appearances.

Katy Perry's "E.T." Single
Back in December, Katy took to Twitter to ask fans what they thought should be the next single off her smash Teenage Dream. Shortly after, the pop star thanked fans for their suggestions, admitting that she agreed with the majority of them. Fast-forward two months as Katy selected the futuristic tune "E.T." as to be the fourth release off her sophomore effort, and adding Kanye West into the mix.

Bon Jovi's Concert Set List
When Bon Jovi teamed up with YouTube for a special concert show last year, the rockers were set on giving fans complete control. Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi recorded a video message, which was appropriately uploaded onto the site, asking fans to send in their song suggestions via text or video entry. And as expected, the group performed signature hits, including "Livin' on a Prayer" and "It's My Life" during the concert event.

Janet Jackson's Tour Dates
Scheduling a tour can be difficult for busy artists, especially when there are so many cities to cover. However, that's not the case with Janet Jackson's upcoming world tour, for which she allowed fans vote on the cities where they'd most like to see her perform. The pop icon eventually selected a slew of dates based on fan submissions and they'll get to hear her perform songs from her greatest-hits album, Number Ones.

Rolling Stone Cover
It's not only stars who request fan feedback: Rolling Stone magazine is letting fans choose 1 of 16 unsigned bands to grace their coveted front cover, they announced last week. Through a tournament-style competition, fans will submit votes until the last two bands are standing. From there, the finalists will compete in an onstage battle of the bands that will determine who gets the cover and a recording contract from Atlantic Records.

Betty White's 'SNL' Facebook Campaign
As Betty White's popularity skyrocketed in recent years, so did the demand for her onscreen appearances, including admirers who wanted her to score a gig on "Saturday Night Live." After an overwhelming Facebook campaign to have the then-88-year-old actress host the late-night sketch comedy show, White finally took the "SNL" stage and gave viewers what they wanted. With the help of White, "SNL" alums like Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph, and musical guest Jay-Z, the show earned its best numbers in more than 18 months.

What artist do you think communicates best with their fans? Tell us in the comments!


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Jennifer Lopez To Debut 'On The Floor' Video On 'American Idol'

As the 10th season of "American Idol" continues, Jennifer Lopez is using her new seat at the judges' table as a platform to help launch her musical comeback.

It was announced on Wednesday (February 23) that the triple-threat entertainer will premiere the video for her single "On the Floor" during the Thursday, March 3 "Idol" broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The RedOne-produced dance track, which features Pitbull, was released on iTunes worldwide on Monday and has already had an impressive impact. According to a press release, less than 24 hours after its release, "On The Floor" has surged to #3 on the U.S. iTunes digital chart and is at #1 on the chart in Spain, France, Sweden, Australia, Finland, Greece, Austria and Belgium.

MTV News recently visited Lopez on the set of her Taj Stansberry-directed clip, where the pop star dished a few details about the video.

"I play one character where she kind of runs this party, acts like she's kind of over it, but at the same time loves it and loves this kind of underground kind of party dance culture," she explained. "So I got to be wild and crazy, and at the same time I got to be sexy and sweet too."

"On the Floor" is the lead single from J.Lo's upcoming album, Love? The "Idol" judge also spoke about her connection to the song and admitted she made RedOne replay the club jam several times after her first listen.

"Because I really feel like, emotionally, I connected to it, but also because of how much I love to dance and how much that's always been such a big part of who I am since I started," the songstress explained of why she fell for the song. "Since I was a little girl, I just totally connected with the idea of getting out there."

Are you excited for J. Lo's "On the Floor" video? Tell us in the comments below!

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New Details of Jennifer Aniston's 'Sexy' Hairstyle

Jennifer Aniston New Haircut Details from Chis MacMillanJesus Aparicio/BuzzFoto

Jennifer Aniston may no longer be sporting “the Rachel,” but the fascination with her every strand of hair continues. Aniston caused quite a stir this week by chopping her luscious long locks into a sexy bob, so it’s no surprise that the world wants to know all the nitty gritty details of her perfectly cut coif. Aniston’s longtime stylist Chris McMillan shared his method behind the hair change-up with Allure.com. “It was just time for a change,” McMillan said. “We had a blast doing it. And we’ve always liked this haircut. It’s about keeping things simple.” But why a bob? “I’m loving bobs again,” he explained, citing the recent styles featured by fashion houses like YSL and Celine. “It’s a sexy look.” But could it be that the real inspiration also had something to do with reality TV? Just ask McMillan. “The reason that I’m loving a bob at the moment… There are so many long, layered hairstyles and—don’t get me wrong, I love that. But The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills all have that. You know what I mean? And what’s the opposite direction you can go in.” Seems like this sleek and chic bob is pretty far in the right direction to us. Tell us: What do you think of Jennifer Aniston’s new bob?—Kim Peiffer
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Ashton Kutcher & Jennifer Aniston? 'No Strings Attached' Star Reveals 'Friends' Dating Bet (omg!)

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore may be happily married, but before he hit Hollywood, the actor had his eye on another "Friend-ly" leading lady.

"I bet a high school buddy $1,000 that one day I would go on a date with Jennifer Aniston," Ashton revealed on "The Graham Norton Show" in an episode which airs next week on BBC America. "I was 17 years old and she was on my screensaver."

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The "No Strings attached" star explained to the Irish comedian that when he finally got to Hollywood and had some success, he turned to Jennifer's then-husband, Brad Pitt, for some help.

"Five years later I actually met her and I asked Brad Pitt's permission to ask his wife out on a date. He was so cool and said 'You go for it' so I asked her and she turned me down," Ashton said.

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While he's now married, Ashton said he still hopes to win his teenage bet.

"Now we're friends so it might still happen, but now I have to ask Demi's permission and I just don't know how to broach that with the wife... but I do want to win the bet," he said.

As for his life with Demi, Ashton told Graham he was proud that the two have spent nearly a decade together as a couple.

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"It's been eight years which in Hollywood years is about 81 so there's extra points for that," he said.

Their relationship, or at least their domestic bliss, didn't start out very easy. Ashton admitted he was "extremely single" when he met Demi and it took a while for word to get around that he was taken.

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"I was living with a buddy who refused to leave when Demi moved in," Ashton said of his early household moments with his brunette bombshell, whom he eventually married in 2005.

"But it was kind of a good thing," Ashton added. "It would be the middle of the night and there would be visitors and he would do a lot of intercepting for me! I wanted to keep the relationship private so [I] didn't put the word out and its pretty hard to slow that train down."

"The Graham Norton" show airs on Saturdays at 10 PM on BBC America.

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Jennifer Aniston Puts House on Market for $42 Million

In an effort to "simplify" her life, Jennifer Aniston is selling her Beverly Hills home--for a cool $42 million, real estate sources tell PEOPLE. The home will not be officially listed and only a handful of realtors will have access to the listing, the sources said.

Aniston bought the home in 2006 for $13.5 million and spent two years renovating the space into a Zen-influenced retreat. She moved into the house, which she calls "Ohana" in reference to the Hawaiian idea of extended family, in 2009 and has lived in there since.

But recently, the actress had an epiphany. "I couldn't sleep and I sort of had one of those moments where I went, I really need to simplify," Aniston told PEOPLE. "My life needs to be simplified and clear out the clutter. And along with that thought came, 'I should sell my house.' ... I had the realization that this is just too much for me. I'm not this person."

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Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills Home Goes on Sale for $42 Million

Jennifer Aniston's Beverly Hills Home Goes on Sale for $42 Million Jennifer Aniston is ready to "simplify" her life – and is getting started by quietly putting her Beverly Hills home on sale to the tune of $42 million.

The actress, who just celebrated her 42nd birthday, told PEOPLE recently that despite dedicating more than two years of her life to renovating the Zen-influenced retreat, she feels the need to let go of it.

But window shoppers beware: The home will not be listed officially and only an elite group of realtors will have access to the property, real estate sources tell PEOPLE. The sources confirmed the selling price.

The Just Go with It star bought the home she calls "Ohana" – a reference to the Hawaiian idea of extended family – for $13.5 million in 2006. She and her team tore it apart and spent more than two years renovating it, and she moved in just before her 40th birthday in 2009.

Built on a hillside in 1970 with sweeping views of Los Angeles, Aniston told Architectural Digest the single-level home feels "like a hug" and "vibrates with the love that created it."

So why does she want to move? Her epiphany came, she says, in a moment where she woke up in London and thought, "my life felt really cluttered."

"I couldn't sleep and I sort of had one of those moments where I went, I really need to simplify," PEOPLE's recent cover girl said. "My life needs to be simplified and clear out the clutter. And along with that thought came, 'I should sell my house.' ... I had the realization that this is just too much for me. I'm not this person."

Though Aniston has another smaller home in L.A., she may end up living far, far away from Beverly Hills. "I don't know, I'm looking for little spots in New York City to go back home," she said. "There are all sorts of things that are going to be happening in the near future so I'm excited. I don't know what they are, but that's the fun part."

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Kim Kardashian Considers Jennifer Lopez a Style Icon

With New York Fashion Week in full swing, celebrities have flocked to the Big Apple to get a taste of the newest looks for next fall.

For celebrities who have launched their own clothing and accessory lines, fashion week is about much more than being photographed sitting front row. While celebrating their collaboration with QVC, K-DASH by Kardashian, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian weighed in on who they consider fashion icons.

"Ali McGraw ... LOVE! Live and die for her," Kourtney exclaimed.

"I love Jennifer Lopez. I think she's fun and flirty and sexy, just feminine. I love her!" said Kim.

Kim and Kourtney weren't the only celebrities reveling in fabulous fashion at QVC's event. See what Jill Zarin, Selita Ebanks, Kelly Rutherford and Eric West had to say about fashion after the jump!

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Jennifer Lopez Draws On 'Personal Experience' For 'American Idol'

For those who've been paying close attention to new "American Idol"judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, from all appearances — including an ever-expanding catalog of zany Tyler quotes — the two new kids on the block seem to be having a great time.

When MTV News caught up with Lopez and husband Marc Anthony during our live-stream broadcast of the Grammy red carpet Sunday night (February 13), we asked the "Idol" newbie — who on several occasions has expressed sadness in having to tell contestants "no" — if she's enjoying the critical aspect of the job.

"I love it," Lopez said. "Honestly, with all the experience I've had over the years, it's like, what do you do with it? Steven, he's been on the scene for 40 years touring. You have so much information, you have so much experience and so many little tidbits you don't even realize you have in your mind," she explained of drawing on personal experience to help provide constructive criticism for the "Idol" contestants. "You see someone perform, and you're in the position to go, 'Hey, you know what? Why don't you think about this? You know what I see? I see this.' "

Lopez's hubby chimed in that his wife was primed for the coveted position. "She's a natural," he said. "She's been telling me what to do for seven years; now it's somebody else's turn," he joked.

"It's a lot of fun," Lopez added. "Everything's awesome. We're just having a great time with life," she said, speaking of her gig on "Idol," her family and her new music.

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Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson Belt Out Aretha Franklin Grammy Tribute

At the 2011 Grammy Awards, sisters were doing it for each other. While the legendary Aretha Franklin may not have been able to attend (the 68-year-old singer underwent surgery in late 2010), some of today's fiercest female vocalists came together to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul.

Introduced by LL Cool J, a diverse quintet of "musical princesses" composed of Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Florence Welch and Yolanda Adams, opened the Grammy ceremony with a medley of Franklin tunes, kicking things off with the timeless "(You Me Make Feel Like A) Natural Woman," which they all sang on together.

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From there on, each powerhouse performer did her own solo as the other four provided backup harmonies, all while images of the indelible Franklin appeared in the background.

Aguilera, fresh off last weekend's now-notorious Super Bowl national anthem mishap, didn't miss a beat (or lyric, for that matter) of Franklin's "Ain't No Way," which segued to country superstar McBride's cover of "Until You Come Back to Me."

Welch, whose band Florence and the Machine are vying for Best New Artist this year, took over the duties of singing the classic "Think (Freedom)." Then Hudson belted out the unrequited feminism anthem "Respect."

Adams brought her gospel sound to the song "Spirit in the Dark" before all five women closed out with "Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves," bringing the Grammy crowd to their feet.

After the performance, Franklin appeared via a video message in which she thanked Aguilera, Hudson, McBride, Welch and Adams, telling them, "I love you all." Standing before a piano in a white dress, the still-recovering Franklin went on to thank Clive Davis, Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich, and all the well-wishers who sent her cards, flowers and "most, importantly, your prayers."

"I wish I could have been there with all of you tonight," Franklin said, adding she hoped to be in attendance next year. After wishing the 2011 Grammy nominees good luck, Franklin concluded, "Thank you so much. I love you all. Have a good evening."

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Jennifer Aniston's Low-Key Birthday Bash

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Before heading off on vacation with pals, Jennifer Aniston celebrated her 42nd birthday in the Big Apple Friday night, dining with famous friends at The Spotted Pig.

Aniston was "in an extremely good mood" as she sampled small bites, including quiches with Just Go With It costar Adam Sandler, as well as Hugh Jackman, a source tells PEOPLE.

"The full kitchen was at her disposal," says the source, who adds that the party dined in the private third floor dining area.

The actress recently told PEOPLE that she planned to celebrate the big day by going on a getaway – much like last year's Los Cabos trip – but without forgetting her exercise routine.

"Get up, have breakfast, have a workout, do something great outside. Yeah, I know, it's annoying," she laughs. "But that way you feel great."

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