Last week, we told you how Jennifer Lopez ducked out of her appearance as a guest judge on the season finale of “Project Runway” at the last minute, citing a foot injury. Well, this alleged foot injury - which her trainer denied - didn’t stop her from successfully completing a triathlon for charity over the weekend. Kudos to her for that feat. But what gives about the “Project Runway” snafu? Sources are now reporting that Lopez was upset about being denied a film role in a new project produced by The Weinstein Company, which also produced “Runway.”

A source close to “Runway” host Heidi Klum says that Klum was furious that Lopez pulled out.

“Heidi went from one big-name judge for the finale to none,” the source says. “It was embarrassing, especially the excuse that (Lopez) was hurt.”

Lopez is rumored to be throwing a birthday party for husband Anthony back in New York, and, according to the source, “She can forget about Heidi and (husband) Seal attending after this.”

One of the rumors swirling around Lopez’s sudden injury is that she had no beef with “Project Runway,” but instead was angry with The Weinstein Company, which produces the reality show.

“Jennifer was hoping for a part in an upcoming Weinstein film, and she was told the day before (the ‘Project Runway’ show) that she wasn’t getting it,” the source says. “She was angry, so she pulled out.”

Lopez’s rep, Leslie Sloane, denied the rumors, saying “(Lopez) pulled out (of “Runway”) because she had an injury and had to have it rehabbed so she could compete (in the triathlon).” She went on to say “(Lopez) has no issues with Harvey (Weinstein).”

[From MSNBC.com]

I don’t believe Lopez had a foot injury. If she did, how was she able to participate in a grueling triathlon? Why did her trainer say she was fine? If anyone would know, he would. However, pissing off Harvey Weinstein is not a smart move, and Jennifer is nothing if not a savvy business woman. How else does she manage to keep her name in the public eye despite not having a hit movie, album or anything else in years?

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