ROLL CALL: Jennifer Lopez Introduces Beau Casper Smart To Fellow ‘American Idol’ Judges

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J.Lo & Beau Audition For “Idol” Pals: Cue the “you seem a little pitchy Dawg” jokes! According to People, Jennifer Lopez has introduced rumored backup dancer beau, Casper Smart, to her fellow “American Idol” judges and host Ryan Seacrest. The duo reportedly joined the “Idol” gang in Las Vegas (where they are currently taping their hit FOX reality competition series) on Monday night at Crystals’ Social House. J.Lo and C.Smart were reportedly not shy about showing a little PDA in front of their friends. “[They] cuddled up next to one another, exchanging a few small kisses during the dinner,” a source told the mag. “They were all very sweet.”

Wedding Bells For Billy Elliot?: Are things getting serious for “The Adventures of Tintin” star Jamie Bell and former “True Blood” star Evan Rachel Wood? According to Radar Online, Jamie is looking for an engagement ring for his ladylove. The pair first met and dated after appearing in the music video for Green Day’s “Wake Me Up When September Ends” in 2005. Evan then dated and got engaged to Marilyn Manson, but called it quits in 2010. “He hasn’t made a purchase yet, but he is starting to seriously look and has met with a few jewelers,” a source told Radar. Check out the start of Jamie and Evan’s romance (and their ability to over act!) in the Green Day video, HERE!

Bolt Down The Kitchen Table!: Things might be flying at the house of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice! The reality star’s husband, Joe Giudice, was reportedly indicted on Tuesday, charged with fraudulently obtaining a driver’s license in his brother’s name. He could face more than 11 years behind bars if convicted. The usually vocal reality star did not address her husband’s reported legal woes on Twitter or her website, but she did share her family’s holiday card. Check it out, HERE!

32 More Chapters Of “Trapped In The Closet”!: Just in time for the holidays, R.Kelly has revealed that he’s penned 32 more chapters of his epic “Trapped in the Closet” hip-hopera, and he’s looking for investors, because “it costs a lot of money to do,” the controversial singer told TMZ. So, if you’ve got money just lying around, R. needs it so he can film more videos like, THIS!

-By Jesse Spero

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