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However, she also has the persona of 'J.Lo'. J.Lo is who the public sees her as - almost like an alter ego or her performer self. Much like Beyoncé has Sasha Fierce, Jennifer Lopez has J.Lo. The persona of J.Lo is fiery, diva-ish, lavish, luxurious and glamourous. This is in juxtaposition to her normal self, Jennifer Lopez, who is a mother, fiancé and actress; more serious and even stripped back. Of course, she still attends red carpets looking glamorous and idyllic, but I would argue she is still Jennifer Lopez at these events. The show girl on stage and in front of the camera for her music videos is J.Lo.

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Academic source: Molina Guzman, I. Enquiring J. Lo's Booty: Celebrity Culture and the Racial Politics of the Tabloid Press. In: Conference Papers -- International Communication Association, 2009 Annual Meeting [online]
Interesting source describing how Lopez changes and shifts the way she presents herself through her ethnic identity. She choses when to conform to 'white' stereotypes within mainstream media in a lot of her film roles, yet radically changes her appearance in many of her music videos, to resemble her Latin roots and heritage.

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Academic source: Myra Mendible (2007). From Bananas to Buttocks: The Latina Body in Popular Film and Culture
She also keeps to her Latinx heritage in her music, mixing R&B and Latin soul together to create her blend and version of pop music.

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Academic source: Myra Mendible (2007). From Bananas to Buttocks: The Latina Body in Popular Film and Culture

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Crossing Over Hybridity and Hegemony in the Popular Media

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Academic source: Helene A. Shugart (2007) Crossing Over: Hybridity and Hegemony in the Popular Media, Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies, 4:2, 115-141
In this article, Lopez is discussed as a hybrid actress; she is a “crossover sensation”. Distinctions between the characters she plays are erased due to her “more or less European facial features” making her look like “physically any woman of ambiguous and indeterminate ethnicity” (p122). She is a “non-white performer who [has] succeed[ed] in becoming popular with white audiences” (p122). It goes into detail about Lopez’s career and more specifically her body and the way audiences interpret it, mentioning the fetishism from audiences. Key quotes are highlighted in the attached pdf.

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She promotes this on her social medias, with specific posts, behind the scenes videos and using the advert as her cover photos on her social media pages.

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New @nbcworldofdance video at 4pm ET today… 🤫💃🏽 https://t.co/rE9alKaobS pic.twitter.com/3vbaU6UaDH
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However, because of Lopez's many different personas (J.Lo, Jenny from the block), it could be seen as though she is inauthentic and playing up to different audiences in order to remain popular

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Can You Feel It? with Jennifer Lopez and Milo Ventimiglia

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Her ethnicity runs throughout her career as she talks about it a lot and she is not ashamed of where she comes from. Her heritage is part of her personal sphere, and much like other aspects of it, she is open about where she comes from, her traditional Latin figure and her roots.
However, as mentioned in other parts of this padlet, some believe she has conformed to some parts of the white mainstream media by dying her hair lighter and changing the style of it to meet conventional white standards within the industry.

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The Jennifer Lopez-led NBC cop drama " Shades of Blue " will end after its upcoming third season, the network announced Wednesday.

The series, which stars Lopez and Ray Liotta, will premiere its 10-episode third season on Sunday, June 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Lopez stars as NYPD detective Harlee Santos, while Liotta plays her boss, Lt. Matt Wozniak.

"I have enjoyed producing and starring in this beautifully complicated world and playing such an empowering yet flawed character - a woman, a detective, but, first and foremost, a mother," Lopez said. "Now looking at it with a little distance, playing Harlee strengthened me and helped me grow into a more self-assured woman. It's crazy how some parts permeate your soul and change you forever and for that I am grateful. We crafted a poetic three-season arc on how her journey ends, which is true redemption. The way only Harlee could have done it - the hard way, the road less traveled. I thank NBC and all the talented actors, writers, crew and producers for going on this journey with us!"

The cast also includes Drea de Matteo, Dayo Okeniyi, Vincent Laresca, Hampton Fluker, and Sarah Jeffery. Nick Wechsler is a recurring guest star. Showrunner Jack Orman and Lopez serve as executive producers along with Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest, and Nina Wass.

Lopez will stay in the NBC fold despite the series ending, as she is a judge and executive producer on the competition series "World of Dance." Lopez is also set to lead a live version of the musical "Bye Bye Birdie" for the network, but it was recently delayed until 2019 due to her busy schedule.

"This is one of our flagship shows and we're excited to share the final chapter with viewers who will be on the edge of their seats discovering how Harlee's story concludes," said Pearlena Igbokwe, president of Universal Television. "It has been a supreme pleasure to work with executive producers Jennifer Lopez, Jack Orman, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest and Nina Wass."

" Shades of Blue 's" 13-episode second season, which aired last spring, averaged a 0.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.3 million viewers per episode in the Nielsen Live+Same Day ratings. That rose to an average of a 1.4 and 7 million viewers after seven days of delayed viewing.
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Jennifer Lopez's 'Shades of Blue' to End With Season 3 on NBC

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The Jennifer Lopez-led NBC cop drama " Shades of Blue " will end after its upcoming third season, the network announced Wednesday. The series, which stars Lopez and Ray Liotta, will premiere its 10-episode third season on Sunday, June 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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Christie Geraghty (2007) explains how female and male stars operate in different context: “women function effectively as spectacle in the press and on TV as well as in the cinema. In addition, the common association in popular culture between women and the private sphere of personal relationships and domesticity fits with the emphasis, in the discourse of celebrity, on the private life and the leisure activity of the star” (p106). This in effect is suggesting that the discussion and press of a female star is driven by their private/domestic life, whereas for male stars it is more about the work they are doing in the public sphere and therefore not focused on their private lives. This is proven with Lopez with the constant press and interviews regarding her personal love life.

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Sean Redmond argues that "in academic terms, the term celebrity is used to define a person whose name, image, lifestyle, and opinions carry cultural and economic worth, and who are first and foremost idealised popular media constructions” (p5). I would argue this is a generic definition, however using this definition I can then look into the celebrity types and see that they bleed into each other and are more defined with each celebrity. Jennifer Lopez is, what I would argue to be, an 'achieved celebrity'. This means she "derives from the perceived accomplishments of the individual in open competition (Chris Rojek, 2001; 18)". However, celebrity types are problematic because “one can argue that celebrities always exist as blended constructions where their status and discursive meaning constantly shifts depending on context, event, and media specificity” (p7 )
Sean Redmond (2014). Celebrity and the Media. Palgrave Macmillan; Basingstoke. P1-25

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Lopez also supported Hilary Clinton in her 2016 presidential campaign. She brought Clinton out on the stage of one her shows, introducing her as the next and first female president of the United States, strongly displaying her support and encouragement.

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This participation makes Lopez both a celebrity advocate and a celebrity activist/endorser under Marsh et al's typology, describing how celebrities play a role in politics.

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Whole TV Advert:

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Jennifer Lopez's full part of the advert:

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Lopez supported Barack Obama in his 2012 presidential campaign. She spoke openly about this as well as appearing in a TV advertisement and attending fundraising events. In the ad, she appears alongside Beyoncé, Eva Longoria, Scarlett Johansson and Julianne Moore; all very influential women in the spotlight. Lopez "talks about the importance of women going out to vote and re-elect".

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Oct. 2, 2012: Jennifer Lopez poses during the Chanel Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais in Paris, France.Getty

Oct. 2, 2012: Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart attend the Valentino Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries in Paris, France.Getty

JLO is red hot for the Obama campaign.

In a new political TV ad for the Obama campaign, Jennifer Lopez talks about the importance of women going out to vote and re-elect the commander-in-chief.

The TV ad hit YouTube on Monday.

"Women will help decide this election," Lopez says in the new ad, where she is joined by fellow superstar celebrities Beyoncé, Eva Longoria and Julianne Moore.

"I grew up with a strong hardworking mom and dad and two brilliant sisters," Lopez continues. "I learned from an early age that when women come together there is nothing that we can't do."

As the TV ad was unveiled on line, Lopez sizzled in a cherry-red fitting dress with a high slit and matching crimson lips at a fundraising event for President Barack Obama, in Paris on Monday, the Daily Mail is reporting.

At her side was boyfriend Casper Smart, looking sharp in a three-piece gray suit. Other A-list celebrities including Scarlet Johansson and Mick Jagger joined Lopez and her man at the political event.

But the fun didn't end there.

On Tuesday, the couple was spotted with Lopez's daughter, Emme, at the Chanel show, where JLO's 4-year-old daughter looked pretty in pink in a Chanel dress and her superstar mom rocked a white mini-dress.

Smart and Lopez, minus Emme this time around, then were seen sporting new outfits sitting next to Italian fashion mogul/designer Valentino Garavani. Lopez was rocking a short fuschia dress and Smart opted for a white shirt, black coat and black pants.
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Jennifer Lopez in New Obama TV Ad, Wears Hot High-Slit Dress at Fundraiser

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Oct. 2, 2012: Jennifer Lopez poses during the Chanel Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Grand Palais in Paris, France.Getty Oct. 2, 2012: Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart attend the Valentino Spring / Summer 2013 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Espace Ephemere Tuileries in Paris, France.Getty JLO is red hot for the Obama campaign.

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Academic source: Mary-Lou Galician (2003). Sex, Love and Romance in the Mass Media
Fairy tale style narratives are expected in the film industry and Maid in Manhattan definitely conforms to this style. Lopez gets rescued by a man of more power/status. The maid in the film is a woman of colour - a Latina - much like the real life stereotype, symbolising a lower class.

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Academic source: Helene A. Shugart (2007) Crossing Over: Hybridity and Hegemony in the Popular Media

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Academic source: Mary Beltran (2002) The Hollywood Latina Body as Site of Social Sturggle: Media Constructions of Stardom and Jennifer Lopez's "Cross-over Butt"
Article analysing Lopez’s star image in the 90s. Focuses on the Latin and English/American press and the difference aspects they pay more attention to. It suggests Lopez is a ‘cross-over star’ who is proud of her heritage and how she has made it into the mainstream media, without being ‘white’, however it also suggests that she is slowly becoming more mainstream and ‘white’ by bleaching her hair, etc. This is an interesting take on the sexualisation of Lopez. I have highlighted key parts in the pdf.

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Academic source: Mary Beltran (2002) The Hollywood Latina Body as Site of Social Sturggle: Media Constructions of Stardom and Jennifer Lopez's "Cross-over Butt"
"The public obsession with Jennifer Lopez's backside ... merits analysis as a dominant aspect of the star discourse that has positioned Lopez as a crossover figure"

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Academic Source: Márquez, H. (2001). Latin Sensations. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.

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A lot of these songs may seem like she is being aggressive or outspoken, however I think it seems more about empowerment and being driven.

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Undoubtedly, Lopez has been successful throughout her career.

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Academic Source: Márquez, H. (2001). Latin Sensations. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.

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Lopez delivered a Times Up speech honouring all the women who were protesting at the Golden Globes in 2018 whilst in Puerto Rico supporting humanitarian aid. She wore black to symbolise the movement, along with the women at the Globes and spoke about female equality, whilst trying not to tear up.

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Live from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 #timesup #unitedwestand #allblackeverything #equality @arod @goldenglobes

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723.8k Likes, 8,456 Comments - Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Instagram: "Live from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 #timesup #unitedwestand #allblackeverything #equality @arod @goldenglobes"

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The video starts with asking why men objectify women in their videos, but women have to have a story in theirs. Therefore, this video objectifies men for no reason, for a change. There are half-naked men, cars, jewels, boats; everything you usually see in a rapper's video. It is very tongue in cheek, much like the lyrics.

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Jennifer Lopez ft. French Montana - I Luh Ya Papi (Explicit) [Official Video]

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She encompasses not only her independence in this video, but also her Latinx roots with her hair styled in a traditional Latinx way - baby hairs styled to be gelled to her head. The video also showcases her dancing, a significant feature of Lopez's career. She is in an S&M nightclub, fighting men away throughout the video, showing them who is boss. The lyrics again, explore relationships. This song is specifically about how a man catches her attention and how she has never met a man quite like this one.

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This video was from her all-Spanish album and is a break up song. The video symbolises the break up with the setting fire to the car she is driving. It still resembles her sexiness with Lopez dancing in the desert with flames surrounding her. However, there is a lot less full-body shots, showing more of her face than her infamous body-shape for commercial value.

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Dinero means money. Feauting Cardi B and DJ Khaled, this song features glamour, arrogance and JLo in her underwear. The song shows a different side to JLo, with some of the song almost rap by Jlo herself. Cardi B adds another element of rap and arrogance, as she is known for being outspoken and over the top.

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Jennifer Lopez - Dinero (Official Video) ft. DJ Khaled, Cardi B

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This video opens up with a new report about women's rights and equal pay. The lyrics are about how men get too comfortable in a relationship, and women get ignored. It explores women as sexual symbols rather than someone to listen and pay attention to: "Things are about to change round here... we used to be crazy in love, can't we go back to how it was. When did you get too comfortable? Cos' I'm too good for that... when you gunna get your act together?"
It, of course, showcases her quintessential J.Lo moves and glamour and seems like a female anthem of independence.

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Jennifer Lopez - Ain't Your Mama (Official Video)

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Again, this song explores themes of love and relationships. It shows her in a more glamorous way, wearing a lot of jewellery and expensive clothing. This song suggests independence of her having her own belongings and that her "love don't cost a thing". She doesn't want a man's materialistic things, she just wants his love. So far, her songs are all about not wanting her love to be wasted.

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Jennifer Lopez - Love Don't Cost A Thing (Official HD Video)

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This song became one of the most successful of the year. Featuring Pitbull, the song and video is about dancing and having a good time. It features women in bikinis, clubbers dancing on the dance floor, J.Lo in glamorous, over the top outfits, also dancing in her shots. It has a significant hip hop genre, much more than any of her other singles, continuing her dancing roots

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Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull - On The Floor (Official Music Video)

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Her debut single shows her in little clothing, setting the tone of her image. The song explores trust, love and relationships. She shows her personality by singing and dancing directly to the cameras (which are also CCTV cameras within the video, with people watching).

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Jennifer Lopez - If You Had My Love (Official Video)

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This video shows off her well known dance moves, which, as I have mentioned before, is consistent throughout her career. It seems as though she is in a constant battle of proving that she can sing AND dance, as well as being a well known actress. It shows Lopez as various different characters, displaying all moments that happen when a song is playing in a bar. The lyrics explore alcohol and hooking up: "we can get right before the night is up" and "I'm about to fill your cup, So we can get it right".

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Jennifer Lopez - Get Right (Official Video)

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This video is shot from the perspective of paparazzi, as if she is constantly being followed, which reflected her life at that time, and relates back to her debut single for 'If You Had My Love'. The media constantly wanted the inside scoop to her current boyfriend - at the time, Ben Affleck who features in the video. She also explores her new glamorous lifestyle despite still being who she was - the normal Jenny from the Block (Bronx). She also portrays her sexiness, with shots of her scantily-clad, posing for the camera. Her glamorous, sexy image is presented throughout her career, which seems to contradict with the lyrics.

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Jennifer Lopez - Jenny from the Block (Official HD Video)

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Lopez's music style is heavily influenced by her Latinx roots, but also entwined with hip hop and r&b. It explores romance, as well as independence and power. She exploits her sex-appeal whilst also remaining fun and current. She has collaborated with many artists, like Pitbull, Jason Derulo, Trey Songs, Enrique Iglesias and Marc Anthony.

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Lopez is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, supporting and campaigning for HIV/AIDs research.

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Lopez has also featured on many charity songs and she is heavily involved with charity work for people affected in certain tragedies in America, young people and women. She is also an advocate for the Latinx community, running campaigns and doing charity work for them. This shows that she uses her platform for good.

She has donated millions of dollars from her profits from shows to charities, along with starting and running campaigns.

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Lopez spoke up in the Times Up MeToo Movement. She stated that she was "told by a director to take off [her] shirt and show [her] boobs" but did not do it. Although she wasn't abused like a lot of the women who came forward in this movement, she still felt "terrified" and taken advantage of. This whole movement was important and reflects some of her music and views; in a lot of her music she speaks about men having too much power, so tries to promote female independence. In "Ain't Your Mamma", the video shows her speaking up about equal opportunities and women to stand up and speak up. The video even shows one character playing her boss looking down her top. These are all small parts of her image that makes her the independent star she claims to be.

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Jennifer Lopez is getting real about experiencing sexual harassment in Hollywood.

When asked about the Time's Up movement in an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the multi-hyphenate performer opened up about an incident early in her acting career.

Jennifer Lopez opened up in an interview about her own Me Too story in the entertainment industry. (Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images)

"I haven't been abused in the way some women have," Lopez says. "But have I been told by a director to take off my shirt and show my boobs? Yes, I have. But did I do it? No, I did not."

Lopez, 48, says she recalls fear about speaking up about the director's request.

"When I did speak up, I was terrified," she says. "I remember my heart beating out of my chest, thinking, 'What did I do? This man is hiring me!'"

"It was one of my first movies. But in my mind I knew the behavior wasn't right," Lopez says. "It could have gone either way for me. But I think ultimately the Bronx in me was like, 'Nah, we're not having it.'"

Lopez has been a vocal part of the Time's Up movement, speaking out about sexual misconduct ahead of the 2017 Golden Globes during a speech in Puerto Rico, where she was contributing to relief efforts after hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island.

"A lot of the women with #TimesUp are standing up for equality, to be treated equally and for sexual harassment," Lopez says in a video posted to her Instagram. "I stand here today in black doing the same from far away. And it's the same thing here in Puerto Rico: We want to be treated equally."
More: How common is sexual misconduct in Hollywood?
More: Puerto Rico: Jennifer Lopez, Alex Rodriguez, Marc Anthony, more unite for hurricane relief

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Her most recent album cover shows sophistication, but also sexiness and glamour. This is the J.Lo we still see today - sexy outfits, glamorous hair and make-up. The name has changed back to J.Lo, reverting back to her more diva-ish persona.

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This cover seems to show a new lease of energy and glamour - maybe suggesting her release from one record label to her joining another.

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This cover brings back the fire-y J.Lo seen in album 2. The title could also signify her pregnancy.

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This cover is very different from any of her others. She has her hair scraped back and is not even looking at the camera. This is her first all-Spanish album, signifying why the cover is so different.

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In 2018, Forbes named Lopez the 6th highest female in music, after Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Pink and Lady Gaga.

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Back in 2015, when Katy Perry appeared on the cover of Forbes after earning $135 million in a single year, she knew she'd secured her place in the pop star firmament-and wouldn't ever have to worry about fading into oblivion. "I don't feel like my career is a ticking time bomb," she said. "I don't feel like I'll always have to be feeding the meter of show business. I got my spot, yo."

Three years later, Perry has proved herself right: She's the highest-paid woman in music, pulling in $83 million pretax during our scoring period. One of the hardest-working names on the list, Perry played 80 dates of her Witness: The Tour in Forbes' June-to-June timeframe, grossing over $1 million per night. She also managed to find time to serve as a judge on ABC's American Idol reboot, reportedly earning north of $20 million for her troubles.

Taylor Swift ranks second with $80 million. The superstar songstress briefly disappeared from social media last year before roaring back with the launch of new album Reputation, which sold two million copies worldwide in its opening week. The only reason she didn't claim the top spot on this list? Most of her Reputation Stadium Tour dates fell just outside this year's scoring period.

Beyoncé rounds out the top three, pulling in $60 million. After she and husband Jay-Z welcomed twins Rumi and Sir to the family in June 2017, Queen Bey had a quiet year, by her standards, until delivering a groundbreaking performance at Coachella this spring and dropping a joint album with Jay-Z in June. Much of this summer's On The Run II, their second stadium tour together, will be reflected in our next scoring period-boosted by an inevitable deluge of new moneymaking opportunities.

"I'm never satisfied," she once told Forbes. "I've never met anyone that works harder than me in my industry."

Of course, making music isn't the only way these musicians are making bank. Lady Gaga (No. 5, $50 million) added "movie star" to her résumé this year, thanks to a critically acclaimed turn in A Star Is Born alongside Bradley Cooper. Rihanna (No. 7, $37.5 million) is cashing in on Fenty Beauty and Savage Lingerie, and although she hasn't been on tour since 2016, Rihanna stays in the public eye with starring roles in films like Ocean's 8.

There were plenty of female musicians who had lucrative years but didn't quite make the list. Among them: Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez, Madonna, Halsey and Janet Jackson, all of whom tallied double-digit millions. They'll look to crack the top 10 next year.

"That's the best thing about being a musician," said Halsey. "You get to constantly show the world how you've changed and how you've grown. And you get to say, 'Hey, look at me, look at how much better I am now than I used to be.'"
Methodology
Figures are for pretax earnings from June 1, 2017, through June 1, 2018, before deducting fees for agents, managers and lawyers. Sources include Nielsen SoundScan, NPD BookScan, insider interviews and Forbes estimates. Additional reporting by Natalie Robehmed and Rebecca Lerner.
Full List
1. Katy Perry ($83 million)

2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)

3. Beyoncé ($60 million)

4. Pink ($52 million)

5. Lady Gaga ($50 million)

6. Jennifer Lopez ($47 million)

7. Rihanna ($37.5 million)

8. Helene Fischer ($32 million)

9. Celine Dion ($31 million)

10. Britney Spears ($30 million)

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The World's Highest-Paid Women In Music 2018

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Back in 2015, when Katy Perry appeared on the cover of Forbes, she knew she'd secured her place in the pop star firmament. "I don't feel like my career is a ticking time bomb," she said. Three years later, Perry has proved herself right: She's the highest-paid woman in music

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In 2018, she was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world.

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Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes to Perform at the 2018 TIME 100 Gala

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Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes will perform at the TIME 100 gala April 24, celebrating the annual list of world's most influential people

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These albums all had bigger gaps in-between, whilst she focused on her career in TV (mainly American Idol) and film.

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Lopez has released 4 albums since "Rebirth". In 2007 she released "Brave" (her least successful album) and "Como Ama una Mujer" (doing well in the Latin charts). She then left her record label Epic Records in 2010 and released "Love?" in 2011 under a new record label Island Records. Her most recent album, "A.K.A" was released in 2015.

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Whilst Jennifer has had a very long and successful career, the notion of her 'celebrity' identity often overrides her talent and the work she does. The idea of her being a celebrity in general makes her more famous regardless of what she works on; her personas of J.Lo and Jenny from the Block are arguably what makes her famous. However, you cannot deny her success as a star. She encompasses the notion of crossover stardom in general, achieving equal fame between film, music and dance. This makes her a star beyond just one realm of stardom; cross-market synergy. She is most notably analysed through her ethnic identity; the way she portrays her Latinx roots in a predominantly white industry.
I will explore all these themes in this padlet and my 1000-word report.

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Academic Source: Phillips & Reay, 2002, Sexualities in History: A Reader

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Academic Source: Márquez, H. (2001). Latin Sensations. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co.

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Before "J. Lo," before we learned that "the block" was apparently paved with fur, and definitely before "Bennifer," Jennifer Lopez was just a regular superstar with a proper first and last name and a passion for music.

Some things don't change.

At an in-store signing Tuesday at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square for the release of her new album, Rebirth, Jenny said she's back where she started.

"[This] album came about because I was on such a roller-coaster ride - that was my career from my first album to my last album, and I did a bunch of movie projects in between. I finally took some time just for myself, and [when] I came back, this was the first project I did. I felt like it was a new beginning for me, like I was, in a way, reborn. I was where I was when I made my first album," she said. "That girl was back again."

Lopez will continue the promo circuit Thursday night (March 3) with an appearance at Hot 97's Full Frontal Hip Hop concert, which is being held at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom and also features Omarion, Fabolous, T.I., Fantasia and Daddy Yankee.

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Jennifer Lopez Calls Rebirth 'A New Beginning'

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She is very open about her private life, sharing many aspects of it, including this engagement (as well as all other relationships she is known for).

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After her first three album's Lopez decided to focus on her acting career and therefore singing went on the back-burner. It was not until 2005 that "Rebirth", her fourth studio album, was released. She continued to record only English-speaking songs.
This album signifies a new era of her life, which the 3 year break from music helped with, calling it a "new beginning", hence the name "Rebirth". She described her career and her private lif, as a such "roller coaster ride" that she needed some time for herself. During this time, she had split from Ben Affleck and married Spanish singer Marc Anthony; her music reflects what she may have learnt from her last album and relationship, that confessing so much love and admiration for Affleck in her music for the public to hear was a mistake. The music on this album is a bit more private, only referencing Anthony a few times.
The album cover image is very similar to album one and three; the only real difference is her black clothing, in comparison to white in the previous albums. She isn't showing a fire-y image like album 2 but seems to still showcase her independence and new beginnings.

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In late 2002, she released her third studio album; "This is Me... Then". It was comprised of all English songs, which was the first of all her albums to do so. It was dedicated to her fiancé at the time, actor Ben Affleck. This album featured her most iconic single "Jenny From The Block".

The album cover seems to revert back to a more innocent looking persona, with light colours and white clothing. The name is changed back to Jennifer Lopez, however J.Lo as a nickname which definitely stuck from the public.

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Her second album, entitled "J.Lo.",was released in 2001; the same week her movie "The Wedding Planner" was released. This made her the first woman to have an album and film top the charts simultaneously in the US. The album, again, featured English and Spanish songs, and "Love Don't Cost A Thing"
became a huge success charting at number 1.
This album led to a remixed version of the album,
due to success of a remix of "I'm Real".

Album cover image is a lot more striking than the first album, as it seems that by this time Lopez had made a name for herself so could have an album cover like this, featuring just her face. She looks powerful and independent, but also more grown up, with more make up and jewellery.  The name has changed from Jennifer Lopez to JLo on this album, suggesting a change in persona.

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First album, "On The 6", referencing the subway train
linking the Bronx and Manhattan, was released late
1999. The album consisted of both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking songs. Her boyfriend at the time, rapper P-Diddy, produced the album. The song "If You Had My Love" went to number 1 in the US and "Waiting for Tonight" peaked in the top ten. The ballad "No Me Ames" was a success in the Billboard Latin charts.

Album cover image suggests a girl-next-door persona, catering to many audiences. She looks innocent whilst also portraying sexiness; minimal make up, but not a lot of clothing in a full body shot entices the customer. It is worth noting that this album says 'Jennifer Lopez' and not 'J.Lo' which she uses later in her career.

Some of the entertainment industry were "surprised", wondering why "an accomplished actor would risk venturing into the music business" (Márquez, 2001; p47). However, after the album's success, the "music industry and public were intrigued" by her because of her "many talents" (Márquez, 2001; p48).

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Lopez was born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, New York, in July 1969, the daughter of David, a computer programmer, and Guadalupe, a school teacher.
She started taking singing and dancing lessons when she was 5 years old.

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E! Online were one of the firsts to release an article about the engagement. Soon after it was on all the tabloids.

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Jennifer Lopez Is Engaged to Alex Rodriguez

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A wedding is in the works for J.Lo and A-Rod.

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Since working on this project and researching Lopez, she has got engaged. The engagement was largely featured on social media and news outlets, like E News!, Cosmo, and even CNN due to her fiancé being a baseball player.

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With all her social medias, she posts quite frequently and it seems as though it is herself and not a team running them for her, unlike some other celebrities. Her Facebook and Twitter have just over 40 million followers and her Instagram has 88 million, showing that Instagram is her most popular platform which is potentially why it is posted on the most frequently.  She also posts in both English and Spanish, expanding her fanbase and community.

Ledbetter and Redd state that "celebrity posts often feature a degree of seeming interpersonal openness" which corresponds with Lopez's socials being remarkable open and honest about her private life, but also engaging with her fans (2016, 602). A lot of stars try to keep their private life private.
Ledbetter, Andrew M.; Redd, Shawn M. Western Journal of Communication. Oct-Dec2016, Vol. 80 Issue 5, p601-618

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Lopez's Twitter page is a lot more interactive than any of her other social medias, with retweets and replies to her co-stars of films and TV shows she is working on. Like Instagram, it has a mixture of her private and public spheres, creating a personal and professional atmosphere to the page.

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Lopez's Facebook page is rather different to her Instagram. It is a lot more professional, showing clips and photos of things she is working on (such as World of Dance). There is less of an intimate feel to the page, however this may be because Instagram is a lot more personal.

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Lopez uses her nickname 'J.Lo' as her username for Instagram instead of her full name. This suggests yet another persona. As shown in her biography, she mentions all the projects she is currently working on, showing a focused, driven attitude towards social media. This contradicts with the content of her Instagram. She includes photos from her holidays, her everyday life, bathroom selfies, her children and more. However, she also posts photos promoting the TV shows she is on, her films and other work ventures. Therefore, she includes a mix from her private and public spheres.  She also posts a lot about motivation, which reflects her active lifestyle and her view of never giving up. Overall, her Instagram page exudes glamour and luxury, mixed with being a mum, reflecting her lifestyle.

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Collaboration with Activewear Brand Niyama Sol 

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Jennifer Lopez x Niyama Sol
The activewear brand claims to be "studio to street, premium activewear made to elevate your style and your performance" (Niyama Sol's Instagram). Lopez is frequently affiliated with health and fitness, therefore expanding on this by collaborating with an activewear brand reinforces this image.

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Lyrics from the song: “Don’t be fooled by the rocks that I got / I’m still, I’m still Jenny from the block / Used to have a little, now I have a lot / No matter where I go, I know where I came from (from the Bronx!).”

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Alicia Keys, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga Open The 2019 GRAMMYs

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"Gracias a PeopleenEspanol por el gran honor de estar incluida en una lista de mujeres tan bellas y poderosas!!"
Translates to "Thank you to PeopleSpain for the great honour of being included in a list of women so beautiful and powerful!!"

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Gracias a @PeopleenEspañol por el gran honor de estar incluida en una lista de mujeres tan bellas y poderosas!!

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434.7k Likes, 4,357 Comments - Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Instagram: "Gracias a @PeopleenEspañol por el gran honor de estar incluida en una lista de mujeres tan bellas y..."

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She often plays on her Latina persona, sometimes speaking in Spanish and especially singing in Spanish. This could be done so she feels relatable to the Latinx community. She often appears on Spanish front covers and sometimes posts in Spanish.

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Martin Shingler states that “stars possess several identities and several different kinds of identity, determined by the various aspects of their character and the various characters that they play” (2012; p121).
Lopez is quintessentially known as 'Jenny from the block' and she frequently plays on this persona. The term comes from her 2002 hit pop song entitled 'Jenny From the Block'. She uses this persona to show how she grew up in the Bronx, living a seemingly rough, poor background like a lot of the working class citizens who live there, but how she will not forget her roots despite her fame and wealth. However, in reality she actually led a privileged upper-middle class life. The persona is used to show to audiences that she is like one of them, when in actual fact she is not. Many people from the Bronx criticise her for boasting about where she comes from but never giving back. She has been accused of being a sellout because of this.

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Lopez is commonly in the press for her fashion choices. The most notable was back in 2000, when Lopez attended the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards gaining media attention due to the Versace dress she was wearing which generating controversy with some people calling it a "glorified bath robe" (Phillips & Reay, 2002, Sexualities in History: A Reader, p407) .

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Mehita Iqani. (2012). Consumer culture and the media. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Academic reading of the relationship between celebrities and the media, especially magazines. Key quotes are highlighted in the pdf attached, however below are some extracts:
"The presence of celebrities on magazine covers is an important manifestation of a culture of fame that plays out in consumer media and public space more broadly" (p83)
Magazines rely on celebrity's "fame and desirability to buoy sales" and "each needs the other to sell" (p83)
"There is a direct relationship between the glossiness of the paper used in magazine cover printing and the representation of celebrities in the mediated world" (p88)
"Celebrities are the personifications of glossiness" (p96)

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Jennifer Lopez and Ellen Play ‘5 Second Rule’ – Extended Version

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Jennifer Lopez On Her Feud With Mariah Carey | #FBF | Plead The Fifth | WWHL

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Lopez often mentions her career and the public's perceptions and impressions of her: "From early on in my career, I felt like people wanted to put me in a box... It’s hard when people are always telling you that you’re not good at things or saying, ‘Why is she successful?’ You get a lot of that when you’re a successful woman."
I think this recognition of the negativity shows her vulnerability and the fact that negative comments do get to her.

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Jennifer Lopez covers the February 2019 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine photographed by Camilla Akrans and styled by fashion editor Patrick Mackie.
On getting herself ready for her current relationship: "For me, the relationship journey has been very up and down. But it didn't have to do with anybody else but me-it was about me figuring out me. Until you learn to love yourself, you can't completely love [someone else] in a way that is pure and true. Once you do that, you can have relationships that are based on love and respect, that are supportive and nourishing. There's an evolution there that had to happen for me. I feel like I'm in a better place now."

On struggling with the constant pressure and unwanted scrutiny of living life in the public eye: "You're trying to do your best and people are putting you down, or trying to make believe you're not a nice person, or you're a diva. I'm always like, 'Who are you talking about?'"

On the power of believing in yourself and pushing past bias: "From early on in my career, I felt like people wanted to put me in a box. You will play these sorts of roles, do this type of thing. Or you will only act. You cannot sing and act at the same time. I felt very confined by that because I knew I was going to do different things. I was at least going to try!"

On her successful career in Hollywood: "I feel very proud that I've survived as long as I have in this business. At this point in my life, I'm trying to give myself more credit. It's hard when people are always telling you that you're not good at things or saying, 'Why is she successful?' You get a lot of that when you're a successful woman. You don't get that as much when you're a man. The thing about people, women especially, is that you can have 12 people telling you you're amazing, but that one person kind of putting you down, that's the voice that sticks in your head... Then finally you go, 'Wait, I'm not lying. I've been doing this a long time. This is not a mistake. I worked hard to be here.' And you know what? Congratulations to myself. Not in an arrogant way, by any means. It's like, 'You're doing good, baby. Give yourself a break.'"

On her 10-year-old daughter, Emme: "I don't know if she'll follow in my footsteps, but she definitely has the genes. She's a natural. Some people, you put them out there and you can just tell. She's a little me."

On taking needed breaks: "Sometimes I get tired. I get tired a lot. But I never think, 'I don't want to do this.' I just think I need a break. I really feel like I have a lot left that I want to do. I don't know if I'll ever get to a point where I'll be satisfied and go, 'I did it. All of it. I'm done. I got nothing else to say.' I hope that day never comes."

Style Credits:
Cover: Shirt and Belt by Gucci | Earrings and Rings by Le Vian
Image 1: Bodysuit by Saint Laurent | Swim Cap by Vex Clothing | Bracelet by Tiffany & Co.
Image 2: Bodysuit and Shoes by Saint Laurent | Necklace by De Beers
[Photo Credit: Camilla Akrans/Harper's Bazaar Magazine]

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Jennifer Lopez for Harper's Bazaar Magazine | Tom + Lorenzo

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Jennifer Lopez covers the February 2019 issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine photographed by Camilla Akrans and styled by fashion editor Patrick Mackie. On getting herself ready for her current relationship: "For me, the relationship journey has been very up and down. But it didn't have to do with anybody else but me-it was about me figuring out me.

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Just a quick Google search of 'Jennifer Lopez magazine covers' comes up with an extensive amount of covers J-Lo has appeared on. This suggests that she is a desirable star who is desired for her beauty, body and charisma.
Some magazines include Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair Vogue, Paper, InStyle, Bazaar, Time and GQ. She has also been on the front of Latinx magazines such as Hola!
It is worth noting that she occasionally appears on Fitness magazines - this is due to the presentation around her body from the media - she is seen always talked about regarding her body shape and how she is ageless.

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Urban sensualidad Jennifer Lopez Flashdance and the MTV hip hop re generation

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Priscilla Ovalle. (2008). "Urban sensualidad: Jennifer Lopez, Flashdance and the MTV hip-hop re-generation" in Women & Performance: a journal of feminist theory.

Key quotes are highlighted in the pdf attached:

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J-Lo as an Urban Sensualidad - defined in the academia as "the commodifiable packaging of urban US non-whiteness" and "the media processes that make hip-hop and urban styles accessible for all ranges of the racialised spectrum." (p254)
She has been able to maximise her "commercial potential by visually emphasizing the codified sensuality of her nonwhite female body in accordance with a so-called urban style" (p254) and in turn MTV have gained from this; they are able to reach a wider audience now with the Latin community feeling inclusive of the pop culture. Not black, not white; somewhat changeable in different contexts and to different people. This element of her career makes her hard to define.

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Lopez's speech at the Grammy's:
"back in the Bronx, music gave me a reason to dance... and it kept me moving from the block to the big stages and even bigger screens. It reminds me where I come from but it also reminds me of all the places that I can go. Music has always been the one place we can all feel truly free."
Again playing on her character of growing up with nothing and making something of herself.