Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez has discarded the famous performing name of J-Lo in a bid to get rid of her reputation as a diva.

The 37-year-old, known for being difficult and bad-tempered, said her alter ego was meant to be enjoyable but "got out of control and really crazy".

"That's all gone with the ridiculous stories about me throwing tantrums and insisting on Egyptian sheets. That's all firmly in my past," The Sun quoted her, as saying.

The beauty also revealed her plans to undertake more serious film roles and music projects.

The Hispanic singer, who earned millions from romantic comedies like Maid in Manhattan and The Wedding Planner, also talked about how money, as an incentive, made you an "empty shallow person."

"If you focus on the money you're not going to get anywhere. If money is your motivation you're going to be such an empty shallow person," she said.