J. Lo: “Who?”
One of the burdens of possessing an E-List level of fame (just below D-List, which is reserved for local weathermen and former “Jeopardy” contestants) is that you have to provide all of your own Hot Celebrity Gossip. Liz Smith doesn’t notice what you do, unless you steal her wallet (and even then she’s just as likely to dispatch one of her people to retrieve it and they’ll use excessive force and press charges even though you were clearly only putting a business card in it and had every intention of giving it back to her…). And you can’t rely on your fan club, because it’s, well, imaginary.
So, no, there’s not really anything between J. Lo and me. I guess I’ve seen her in a few movies, and my general feeling is that she’s bizarrely inaudible - rather than utilizing her singing voice, she opts for the smoky, seductive tones of an urban, emphysemic Marge Simpson. And her opinion of me is probably as unformed as that of the snippy guy over at “Us” magazine who seems to think that “Stop calling here!” is an acceptable salutation (note to Snippy Guy: It’s not. I’ll call and explain.).
Until my Presidential campaign really gets rolling, then, I’ll have to keep you updated myself. Here’s the latest hot gossip - the stuff that Adam Felber doesn’t want you to know (yes I do):
- “The Next Big Broadway Musical” will be returning to the New York stage, beginning on June 13th, at Don’t Tell Mama. Come see the greatest fully-improvised musical the world has ever known, and please come by afterwards and offer me the traditional greeting of my people (a bourbon on the rocks).
- Congratulations to Carl Kasell and Mary Ann Foster on their upcoming nuptials! Carl officiated my wedding this December, and this weekend I’ll be doing a reading at his (Peter Sagal will be officiating). This will, regrettably, put an end to Carl and Adam’s infamous “bachelor rampages.” I’ll provide you with all the sordid details of the NPR-centric debauchery when I return.
- Congratulations to longtime Felber-friend Chris Knutsen, managing editor of the brand-new Radar Magazine. The first issue just hit the stands, and it looks very promising. Chris’ last magazine-editing gig was back in the 90’s, when he helped bring a little-known mag called “The New Yorker” to national prominence.
- I’ll be wrapping up my spring stint as writing instructor for Princeton U.’s legendary Triangle Club. If I did my job well, these extremely talented youngsters will come away with the impression that they really should avoid seeking a career in comedy writing. Otherwise, I’m screwed.





10 comments
Susie
May 22, 2003 at 4:51 pm
1Great dish!
I ran into your CHRIS KNUTSEN of RADAR magazine yesterday coming out of the subway in the West Village, home of many stars, including my friend and neighbor HILLARY SWANK.* CHRIS showed me a staple-less copy which was hot hot hot off the presses.
I know that doesn’t qualify me for listing on the Celebdaq board, but just thought I’d throw it out there…
*”Friend” as in person who has never met but lives in broken down 1-bedroom apartment exactly across the way from Hill and who actually really enjoyed the major motion picture “The Core.”
Holly
May 22, 2003 at 8:52 pm
2Don’t assume your fan club is imaginary. I may be a new fan (like three weeks new) but I’m a fan nonetheless. Then again, if I’ve learned one thing from the internet, it’s that no matter what it is that you love, somebody out there loves it more than you. (Are blogs the self-love version of that?)
J.Lo
May 22, 2003 at 9:01 pm
3How can you say there is nothing between us after what we shared!
vamp
May 23, 2003 at 1:16 am
4hey Felber. just stumbled on this site…it is freakin awesome! but what? no guest book, no email to write to you telling you greatness bout your own bad self? he he…all kidding aside this is so damn funny. i mean really funny - the entire site. especially for my dude ARI who i cannot help but enjoy his comic relief. and there isnt a lot that makes me laugh kiddo. j-lo has got to go, eh-o say the teletubbies. mail me buddy. give me that ol secret of success. i found you off of http://www.straybulletins.com (Yeah my html sucks)
vampyredelight[insertATsign]yahoo.com
vamp tramp returns
May 23, 2003 at 1:20 am
5dammit i suck! um yeah here is the site drilled down…cripes beddy bye time for moi…anyway i am ALWAYS looking for choice blogs with intelligent funny daring ppl who can rite er write ha ha. you get a 10+
http://www.straybulletins.com/LMB/weblog/
Tim Greathouse
May 23, 2003 at 4:24 pm
6Dude, you NPR peeps are hilariously incestuous when it comes to your nuptials. So, don’t you have to have some sort of religious license to officiate at a wedding ceremony? I heard you can get them on the web from a certified religious organization for a nominal fee.
Oh, and tell us what some of Carl’s zingers were at your ceremony. I know there had to be at least one.
dahlia
May 23, 2003 at 5:33 pm
7Princeton U’s legendary Triangle Club lists your name as Adam Felbers. How many of you are there? Clones? This may explain your apparent ubiquitiousness. Are the othe Felbers married? I am intrigued…
Chicory
May 27, 2003 at 3:11 pm
8The idea that I am imaginary is a real blow to my self esteem. I thought I was able to have an impact on the world. Now it turns out that, like much of my life, it is all imaginary.
If I am imaginary, who is writing this? Whoa! Time for some serious existential mediation. (Or, is that medication?)
Dawn Mc Nulty
August 26, 2003 at 2:31 pm
9J.Lo I want you to come to my party Email wmncorina@cs.com today
Anonymous
September 30, 2003 at 3:40 pm
10jenny, keep your head up girl! the media dosent’ know everything!you seem down to earth and nothing can change that!you know what’s best for you and your headed in the right direction.Apart from being rich and famous, you are also a beautiful, very classy, strong and intellegent person, who probably longs for a little privacy-not a lot, butjust a little-. Im’ not exacly sure wheather you veiw these comments your self or not, but if your looking for a getaway. where you can just be “jenny from the block” again, perhaps look me up and we can make a girl thing out of it! I dont’ have an e-mail address-”i know it’s sad”- but i’ll keep checking back for up dates! remember: “NO ONE CAN MAKE YOU FEEL INFERIOR WITH OUT YOUR PERMISSION” best wishes for the future “j”