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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez wanted to do her first major staged-for-TV concert in the November warmth of Puerto Rico. NBC said "yes." On Tuesday night, millions watched as Lopez sang and danced her way through two hours of performances and several genres of music.

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The special came from editing two nights of concerts held recently at the Jose Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

Her new husband, choreographer-dancer Cris Judd, served as artistic director for the project -- a high-energy affair replete with soul and Latin rhythms. USA Today says the show included 11 dancers, five backup singers and six full costume changes.


CHRISTOPHER LEE

He's now officially a CBE -- Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Movie star Christopher Lee, best known to many film-goers as Count Dracula, has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

The 79-year-old character actor was honored for his contributions to British drama and his 55 years in the movie business and theater.

Lee is best known for his long association with Hammer Productions. He was with the company from its inception when it produced "The Curse of Frankenstein" in 1957. Since then, he's played everything from Henry Baskerville to Fu Manchu.

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