IT WAS JLO ALL THE WAY AT THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD CEREMONY

Jennifer Lopez brought some New York zest to Lisbon where she entertained a throng of stars gathered to celebrate the announcement of the new Seven Wonders of the World. The pop queen had the audience -- which included two-time Oscar-winner Hilary Swank -- eating out of her hand as she strutted her stuff in the Portuguese city's Stadium Of Light wearing curve-skimming black trousers and a waistcoat.

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BIPASHA CAN'T STOP BRAGGING ABOUT HER SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD EXPERIENCE

My cup of joy really runs over. It was a great experience though I had a cold and a little bit of sore throat I think I managed quite well on the stage.

-- Actress Bipasha Basu, the co-host of the Seven Wonders of the World programme in Lisbon can't stop raving about her amazing experience with Hilary Swank and Ben Kingsley.

PHEW! THE TENSION IS OVER: THE TAJ MAHAL FINDS ITS RIGHTFUL PLACE AMONG THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

The Taj Mahal in Agra was included in the new Seven Wonders of the World announced at a star-studded ceremony held in Lisbon, bringing joy to millions of Indians who had voted for the 17th Century monument of love.

Brazil's Statue of Christ Redeemer, Peru's Machu Picchu, the Great Wall of China, Mexico's Chichen Itza pyramid, Jordan's Petra and the Colosseum in Rome were also chosen as the modern-day wonders, according to a global vote by about 100 million Internet and telephone voters.

The new Seven Wonders of the World were announced Saturday night at a glitzy event at the Benfica Stadium in Lisbon, featuring musical performances and was attended by several world dignitaries. Actors Ben Kingsley, Hilary Swank and Bollywood star Bipasha Basu hosted the ceremonies.

The grand monument in Agra was built in the 17th century by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

The global poll was carried out by a private body called the New7Wonders Foundation.