Jennifer Lopez went leather-tastic for the NYC opening of TOPSHOP, sporting a tiny black dress underneath. Hubby Marc Anthony was by her side. I think Wendie and I should bet money on them. She’s so sure they’re splitsville, and I’m so sure they’re for real. I think if they don’t announce a break-up by the end of 2009, Wendie has to work a week for free. Either that or she has to cover every single story about Jennifer Aniston’s love life in 2010. She’ll do a week for free, I guarantee ya.

Also there: Kate Moss (of course), Blake Lively and supposed ex-boyfriend Penn Badgley, as well as Simon Cowell and supposed ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour.

Jennifer Lopez was looking especially youthful, small and Harajuku-tastic at a promotional appearance for Samantha Thavasa at her Shibuya store on Monday.

She also made damn sure to show off that honkin’ ring of hers. That thing looks like it weighs more than her entire head.

Wendie and I are of differing opinions on the JLo marriage. I think it’s for real, and the break-up rumors are bunk. Wendie thinks they’re approximately 20 seconds away from divorce. Thoughts?

Last week, stars showed their support as stylist, Andrea Lieberman, launched her new clothing line at Barney’s New York in Bev Hills.

As is often the case, big names like Gwen Stefani, Ellen Pompeo and Jennifer Lopez borrowed jewelry from famed Swiss jeweler, Robert Mouawad.  And as is also often the case, the bling was returned the next day.  Except in the case of J. Lo.

According to a New York Post source, Lopez’s manager called Mouawad after the event and informed him that Jen would be keeping the pieces she borrowed. The source claimed that Mouawad was okay with gifting the jewelry but that it was presumptuous, nonetheless.

Is that how it works in Hollywood?  You borrow shit and just keep it?  How very Winona Ryder.  I have a new term for what all these thieving wenches pull:  Involuntary swag.

Jen’s camp, of course, says the jewelry was a gift in exchange for appearing at the event.

Despite my deep personal belief that it’s all a sham, Marc Anthony and J. Lo appeared as happy and in love as ever at Anthony’s Madison Square Garden Valentine’s Day concert.  They even terrified their Dragon Tales, Max and Emme, by bringing them onstage to be greeted by thousands of screaming fans.  My two-year-old can’t handle the lady at the deli offering him cheese.  I can’t even fathom how he’d react to seeing himself on a Jumbotron.

I have a personal policy not to make fun of children other than my own.  But remember how Alexa Joel was cursed?  A beautiful supermodel of a mom and she ended up looking exactly like her dad?  Unfortunate.  Let’s hope the twins dodge a similar fate.

The cut is reminiscent of her infamous 2000 Grammy dress (intentional decision?), but this is a much more adult spin on it, and I think she looks lovely. Oh, and for those of you who buy the rumors that she’s on the rocks with Marc (personally, I don’t), he was there at her side as she walked the carpet.

Last week there was speculation that there was trouble between Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez.  They weren’t wearing their rings and weren’t being seen together.  There is no quicker way to prompt ring wearing and public kissing photos than a story like that.  Brad and Jen, Nick and Jessica, and Bennifer have all done this pre-emptive strike right before parting the best of friends.

And on cue, here’s MarLo attending the inauguration of Puerto Rico’s governor, Luis Fortuno.  They are touching, kissing, and wearing rings.  Their message is loud and clear.  They are happy.  They are together.  They are not splitting. 

Until early spring.

I can’t believe this has taken three years.  Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony may finally be on the rocks. 

Evidence:

1)  Jennifer attended The Curious Case of Benjamin Button premiere without her husband or her wedding ring.

2)  Marc Anthony has been appearing publicly without his wedding band.

3)  Sources cite Anthony’s controlling personality and unfaithful ways as issues within the marriage.

4)  Anthony was spotted at Bungalow 8 and Marquee with his hand on the thing of a woman not Jennifer.

5)  Jennifer is reportedly sick of being a “Long Island housewife”.

Seriously Jen, what did you expect?  Didn’t your husband leave his wife so he could marry you?  That’s never a good indicator of longevity.  Also, housewifery is hell and basically sucks no matter who you are. 

I feel bad for J. Lo.  Whenever I’ve seen the two of them together on the red carpet or in interviews, I’ve always had the impression that she is way more into him than he is in to her.  Which is an absolutely flummoxing concept.