Jennifer Lopez on Having to Share Super Bowl Spot with Shakira: It’s “The Worst Idea”

Published: Thursday 9th Jun 2022 by Sam

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira‘s electrifying Super Bowl Halftime Show is widely considered one of the most revered in the history of Halftime Shows.

However, the lead-up to the 2020 extravaganza saw J.Lo sit less than impressed with having to share the spot.

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The revelation was made during the stage blazer’s aptly titled Netflix documentary film, ‘Halftime,’ which received its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival last night (June 8).

During a tense moment in rehearsal, a frustrated Lopez tells her sound director:

“We have six f—ing minutes. We have 30 seconds of a song, and if we take a minute, that’s it, we’ve got five left. But, there’s got to be certain songs that we sing, though. We have to have our singing moments. It’s not going to be a dance f—ing revue. We have to sing our message. This is the worst idea in the world to have two people do the Super Bowl. It was the worst idea in the world.”

Her longtime manager Benny Medina later adds:

“Typically, you have one headliner at a Super Bowl. That headliner constructs a show, and, should they choose to have other guests, that’s their choice. It was an insult to say you needed two Latinas to do the job that one artist historically has done.”

Elsewhere, Lopez – in a firm but assured moment – opened up about the backstage controversy surrounding cages she chose to feature in her performance:

“For me, this isn’t about politics. This is about human rights. I’m facing the biggest crossroads of my life, to be able to perform on the world’s biggest stage, but to take out the cages and sacrifice what I believe in would be like never being there at all. There was a part of me that just got very zen and I was just like, ‘Benny I don’t care what you have to do, we’re not changing the show. The Super Bowl is tomorrow and we’re not changing anything.'”

During a conversation with Shakira, J.Lo also quipped:

“If it was going to be a double-headliner, they should have given us 20 minutes,” Lopez finishes. “That’s what they should’ve f—ing done.” 

‘Halftime’ hits Netflix on June 14.

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  1. t June 9, 2022

    Jennifer at the end of the day it worked perfectly sooo stop being a diva

  2. DeanD June 9, 2022

    I’d be salty too if I was told I’m not as big a star as Katy Perry.

  3. Lmfao_Hoe June 9, 2022

    I knew from first announcement she didn’t love the idea, and only had to keep it professional in the limelight but behinds scenes probably was fuming lol

  4. Shayla Queen™ 👑 June 9, 2022

    Why this ish not even in Dolby Vision?

    • Shayla Queen™ 👑 June 9, 2022

      My bad, it was only the trailer that I’d found on Netflix as I don’t think it’s out yet 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

      • Kevon June 9, 2022

        I love me some lopez ..but girl u cussing and s*** I always believed she was a satisfied person

  5. Roberta FlackSabbath June 9, 2022

    They’re both modern day flops. Nostalgic hit-makers, yes, but modern day flops with bad to fair voices.

    Didn’t see all the black folk -with Eminem – at Superbowl complain.

    If you don’t like it SAY NO, but you WANTED THE ATTENTION.

    F her. Go cheat on another boyfriend.

  6. Clarks0o00ñ June 9, 2022

    I understand ur sentiment
    It worked out well for u both
    U and shakira’s half time was was one of the best in history.
    Everybody were raving about ur performance.

    After 2 years ur performance still holds up

  7. Justme June 9, 2022

    They were right though.. jlo is an amazing performer but her music sales show the public isn’t that interested in her like they used to be. So they needed to spice it up

  8. Sl June 9, 2022

    She needs some cheese to go with her wine.

  9. James June 9, 2022

    No offense to JLO, but all of that was unnecessary. What’s the big issue sharing the Super Bowl stage? Other Artist have shared the stage. I’m a bit shocked she was upset and went to this extreme. Anything for more attention right? She barely has any hits!! Anyway, I like Shakira better during the halftime show performance. Nothing against Jennifer, this is just my opinion. She should focus on acting and aim for an Oscar, Golden Glob, Sag, Grammy and Tony. She hasn’t gotten any of these awards as of yet. We all know she wants to be recognize with these Awards.

    • Kenneth June 9, 2022

      I’m wondering why she doesn’t have a Grammy for her music career, is it because she can’t sing???

      • Marjorie June 10, 2022

        She’s just not that talented. Her head got really really big thinking she’s better than Shakira. She should be ashamed of what she said. She’s NOT humble at all. This put a bad taste in my mouth. She has a couple good songs and that’s it. I doubt she’ll ever win a Grammy !! It’s probably too late now in her career.

      • cannot June 10, 2022

        yes.

  10. marilyn monh-O-E ® 👠(#1 DIVA) June 9, 2022

    Well, she’s still better than Mary old h** J who was sharing her super bowl halftime show with other men 💅🏾🤣😂🤣😂 and she only performed 1/3 of her song

    • Shayla Queen™ 👑 June 9, 2022

      SCREAMING 🤣🤣🤣

  11. Paulo June 9, 2022

    I like JLo but she needs to eat a piece of humble pie… she should be honored to share the stage with an artist who actually writes her own music, can play various instruments and sold millions worldwide. Put some respect on Shakira’s name ma’am

    • Shayla Queen™ 👑 June 9, 2022

      Shakira is definitely the talented one!

  12. True Tea June 9, 2022

    After they added the stripper pole on stage, everything was settled. That’s all J. Ho really wanted… Shakira was nothing more then a scapegoat.

    And J. Ho proudly slid down that pole….legs spread all the way open chile.

    YASSS!!!

    Show the world why you married multiple times.

  13. Nope June 10, 2022

    No thanks Shakira was the star of the show.

  14. Shakira Fan June 10, 2022

    Who does she thinks she is for saying this. She should be happy to share the stage with another Latina woman. She’s obviously intimidated. Everyone loves Shakira in the Latin community. I’m a bit shocked she went to this extent to say such crap. I expected better from her. She seems insecure and why is she cursing? Whoa Jlo….and I actually liked her. This turned me off, typical narcissist

  15. Run Run Run June 10, 2022

    Lol she wanted a bigger set? Obviously they didn’t believe she deserved a bigger set. She needs to eat her humble pie and move
    On. Why is she even doing a documentary about this? Isn’t this performance 2 years old now? Oh dear I can’t. She really loves attention!!

  16. Stephanie June 10, 2022

    Honestly, she barely did anything on the stage. 6 minutes of her lip-synching was enough for me. She barely sang when she was on stage. She’s being dramatic and extra.

  17. #TheTruth June 10, 2022

    Well imagine the very last show then, plus the guests… how frustrating was it for them ?!

    If it was such a bad idea, why did you accept the gig ?
    Pink turned it down for what she believed in (a different topic).
    So go ahead and be logic with yourself.

  18. Michelle June 10, 2022

    She has a big ego. She needs to calm down and be thankful she got to perform. Seems like Ms. Jlo is insecure!!

  19. Mototo June 12, 2022

    Just say no then. Why complaining about it if you knew the conditions from the beginnig

  20. jungkook June 13, 2022

    Everything surrounding the super bowl proves that shakira is a snake. I will not defend or support her. Balvin and Bad Bunny praised Jennifer. But Balvin has spoken negatively about Shakira. There are no photos of either of them with Shakira after show. Meanwhile they all took photos and spent time with Jennifer after.
    JLo carried the entire halftime show on her back. Even when it comes to social injustices for Latinos or even true representation what did Shakira do?
    Jlo had the Puerto Rican American flag statement and fought for the children in cages statement. Shakira did absolutely nothing but be JLo’s opening act

  21. joey June 27, 2022

    I understand feeling disappointed, but to say that s*** out loud makes you look bad and is disrespectful to your co-headliner(s). She acts like she’s the only one that ever had to share the stage at the Superbowl. Many halftime shows have featured more than one artist. Janet and Britney both shared the Superbowl stage with more than one other act and, at the time of their performances, I would argue were a much bigger draw/name than Jennifer Lopez.

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