Fans Cram Hollywood & Highland for Jennifer Lopez Album Launch

Jennifer Lopez was recently named the most beautiful woman in the world by People magazine, but that’s not all she has going for her. The multi-talented actress, pop star and American Idol judge released a new album called Love? on Tuesday.

To celebrate the CD release in a big way, Hard Rock Cafe put on a fan-centric CD signing event at Hollywood & Highland.

Many loyal fans took the day off of work, flew in from out of state and stood in line for hours for a chance to meet their idol and walk away with her autograph.

Leading up to Lopez's appearance, Love? was played on repeat for hours leading up to the signing. Pictures of Lopez flashed across a giant screen on the stage in the center of the courtyard as fans began packing in.

The media began to arrive around 5 p.m. and a purple carpet was rolled out. Excitement continued to build as Lopez fans filled every inch of the entertainment complex including the portion of the upper levels facing the stage.

Around 9 p.m. fans began to chant “J. Lo” and countless camera flashes went off. Lopez walked the purple carpet and then jumped on stage, thanking her fans for their support. The ceremony included a dedication to the Hard Rock Cafe in honor of its 40th anniversary. She donated her wardrobe from the cover of her No. 1 hit song, "On The Floor," to the  restaurant. Confetti fell from the sky as the outfit was revealed.

Patch caught up with several fans who turned out for the release party. Here are what some of Lopez's biggest followers had to say:

“I’ve been here for three hours. Today is my sweet 16 and I wanted to meet J. Lo. I’m a big fan!” — Angela Lee

“I’m really nervous. I’m shaking right now. My heart is beating 100 miles per hour.” — Charlie Lee

“I love J. Lo. She’s pretty. I’m gonna frame the CD and hang it in my room.” — David Lee

“I waited in line since 8 a.m. It was really worth it. We weren’t supposed to take pictures with her; they said strictly no cameras. I got up there and said, 'Oh my gosh. I’ve been waiting here since 8 o’clock, they won’t let us take a picture of you.' She said, 'Go ahead go ahead.' So we got a picture of her!" — Sharon Halon

“It was so worth it meeting her. I hope her album hits No. 1.”— Michael Torres

 “I’m a huge fan from Tampa Bay, Florida. I flew in from Florida just for this. I got here at 12:30 today. I came right from LAX. I love J. Lo. She’s the best.” — Clarissa Rutherford

“I flew out here from Jersey City, New Jersey, for Jen’s record release today and Jen recognized me from Twitter because she follows me on Twitter and she said it’s great to meet me.” — Renee Gaughran

“Oh my gosh I just met Jennifer Lopez. Did that really just happen? She kissed my cheek! I’m never washing it.” — Todd Parker