Jennifer Lopezis “super-happy” about her upcomingSuper Bowlgig.
In a new interview withVanity Fairas part of the 26th Annual Hollywood Issue, the “On the Floor” singer, 50, told the magazine that herhalftime show, set for Super Bowl LIV on Feb. 2, could not have come during a more opportune time.
“It’s aperfect moment in my life, honestly,” she said, “but it’s also a great time for a Latina women to take the stage at the biggest all-American event, with everything that’s going on in the country right now.”
“It gets a lot of eyeballs, so if you can spread a little bit of love and positivity and make people know that we’re all in this together? I look at it as a blessing,” she said.
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The in-demand star had a busy 2019, not onlysaying “yes”to fiancéAlex Rodriguezin March, but also turning in a buzzy performance in the acclaimed stripper dramaHustlers.
Her acting job was so respected, in fact, that many fans and colleaguesexpressed outragewhen Lopez wassnubbedamong theOscar nominationson Monday morning.
After months ofrehearsals and planning, Lopez could not be more ready for herhalftime show, which she will co-headline withShakirain Miami on game day.
“I am excited,” shetoldVarietyin November. “I think there’s not a musical artist in the world that doesn’t dream of performing at the Super Bowl.”
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From L to R: Eddie Murphy, Renée Zellweger and Jennifer Lopez coverVanity Fair.Ethan James Green/Vanity Fair
“[Shakira and I are] both excited to have been given the opportunity to do that, as two Latin women, in Miami,” she said. “I think it’s important in this day and age for two Latin women to be standing on that stage — when Latinos are being treated a certain way in this country, or looked at a certain way — to show that we have a really specific and beautiful culture and worth and value, and we bring something to this country that’s necessary.”
She added: “I think that’s going to be an amazing moment. That night, I want it to be a celebration of who we are — all of us, because we’re in this together. … That’s how I feel. I want to bring everybody together in that moment.”
Last year’s halftime show saw performances fromMaroon 5, Big Boi and Travis Scott, and recent headliners have includedBeyoncé,Bruno Mars, Coldplay,Justin Timberlake,Katy PerryandLady Gaga.
Super Bowl LIV, held at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, airs live at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 2 on Fox.
source: people.com
