The HALFTIME doc. on the omnipresent Jennifer Lopez (JL) was entertaining albeit, self-indulgent and self-aggrandizing. However, JL is to be admired for her triple threat talents: singing, dancing and acting. She's the real deal. And, if at first she had to do some convincing when auditioning for roles, she's more than proven herself to be a dancer, that can act and sing or a singer, that can act and dance. You'd be hard pressed to find another talent who has the same magnitude of talents. Well, maybe Beyonce, but beyond that...I can't think of anyone. The two divas are two of the world's sexiest and most beautiful people alive. Despite HALFTIME feeling a little overly long, it's easy viewing and JL is easily likable. Without a doubt, JL is a superstar and she's still "just Jenny from the block." When JL talks to the cameras it feels as though she's talking just to you. She comes across as earnest. I believed her sincerity and tenacity. Her work ethic and commitment are inspiring. And, as a mother and mentor, she is loving, generous and tender. While I didn't doubt JL's drive, I didn't catch the play that JL was making a political statement against the barbarity of Trump's immigration policies that resulted in children being separated from their parents and put in cages. "There are things you just don't do as a human being," JL told us. I also didn't realize being the half-time entertainer was the pinnacle for an entertainer. Nevertheless, its import never fell short. NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell opposed the cages being part of JL's number and ordered they not be used. JL was not going to backdown after all the hard work and collaboration that went into whittling six minutes into a power play. The intent of the choreography was on par with NFL players taking a knee. There was no suspense as the 2020 Super Bowl is a fait accompli. JL's halftime show was a homerun and went on without a hitch as planned. Shakira was the co-star. There was no doubt who was MVP; not even close. There was a little solo by Jennifer's daughter Emma (aged 12) singing "Born in the USA." Trump and Lopez share a penchant for nepotism. I tend towards cynicism. Nevertheless, Jennifer Lopez is omnipotent. Watching her perform is watching a consummate entertainer who continues to dazzle and amaze. I can only wonder, will she and Ben find happiness this second time around?
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