EXCLUSIVE: Glowing Jennifer Lopez CONFIRMS American Music Awards performance as she arrives to rehearse new single On My Way at Microsoft Theater in LA ahead of star-studded ceremony
Jennifer Lopez is confirmed as one of the megastar performers at this year’s American Music Awards.
On Saturday, the 52-year-old singer was spotted arriving to rehearsals at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the star-studded ceremony hosted by Cardi B.
The three-time AMA winner will deliver a performance of her newly released song On My Way – featured on the soundtrack of her upcoming rom-com Marry Me.
It’s official: Jennifer Lopez is confirmed as one of the megastar performers at this year’s American Music Awards
Lopez, who famously hosted the AMAs in 2015, was one of the most talked about artists at last year’s ceremony.
She performed her collaborative hits Pa’ Ti and Lonely with her Marry Me costar and global Latin music star Maluma.
Jennifer will perform among the likes of rock songstress Olivia Rodrigo and Eurovision 2021 winners Måneskin.
Other performers include: Chlöe, Bad Bunny with Tainy and Julieta Venegas, BTS with Megan Thee Stallion, Coldplay x BTS, Carrie Underwood with Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, New Edition and New Kids on the Block, Diplo, Mickey Guyton, Tyler, The Creator, Walker Hayes and Zoe Wees.
Showing up: On Saturday, the 52-year-old singer was spotted arriving to rehearsals at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles ahead of the star-studded ceremony hosted by Cardi B
High profile: Lopez, who famously hosted the AMAs in 2015, was one of the most talked about artists at last year’s ceremony
Lopez is ramping things up after keeping a low-profile while filming her Netflix movie The Mother in Canada since September.
Earlier this week she debuted On My Way in conjunction with the first official trailer for Marry Me, which is slated for a February 11 theatrical release.
Along with On My Way, the film’s official soundtrack is packed with original songs by the On The Floor hitmaker and Maluma.
Marry Me’s first official trailer shows Lopez as Kat Valdez, who is set to wed boyfriend Bastian (played by Maluma) on stage in front of their fans to perform their hit song entitled Marry Me.
Working hard: Earlier this week she debuted On My Way in conjunction with the first official trailer for Marry Me, which is slated for a February 11 theatrical release
Holding out hope: Promoting the forthcoming film on the Today Show Jennifer revealed that – despite being married thrice – she will always believe in ‘happily ever after’
But when the diva learns minutes before the streamed wedding – which is supposed to be watched by 20million people – that her fiancé has cheated on her with her assistant, she goes out on stage anyhow and randomly tells math teacher Charlie Gilbert (played by Owen Wilson) that she will marry him instead.
An unlikely romance forms between the pair in this modern love story about celebrity, marriage, social media and the search for something real in a world where value is based on likes and followers.
Marry Me also stars John Bradley (Game of Thrones), Michelle Buteau (Michelle Buteau: Welcome to Buteaupia) and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Mulan).
Along with playing Marry Me’s leading lady, Jennifer produced the heartwarming film directed by Kat Coiro.
Feeling fine: Although Jennifer called off her engagement to Alex Rodriguez earlier this year, she isn’t ashamed of doing what’s best for her and insists she is ‘really proud’ of where she is today
Promoting the forthcoming film on the Today Show, Jennifer revealed that – despite being married thrice – she will always believe in ‘happily ever after.’
‘I don’t know, yeah, I guess. You know me, I’m a romantic. I always have been. I’ve been married a few times. Yeah, I still believe in happily ever after, for sure, 100 percent,’ she explained.
Although Jennifer called off her engagement to Alex Rodriguez earlier this year, she isn’t ashamed of doing what’s best for her and insists she is ‘really proud’ of where she is today.
She said: ‘If you can’t laugh at yourself and just take it as it comes, I just don’t think about those things.
‘I feel like I’m a human being like everybody else. I’ve had my ups and downs, I’ve made mistakes and I’m really proud of where I’ve come to in my life and who I am as a person, as a mom, and as an actor and as an artist. So yeah it’s OK, everybody’s got that.’
Hit-to-be: Lopez debuted On My Way earlier this week
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rJnEyh4IH-s%3Frel%3D0%26showinfo%3D1
Marry Me: An unlikely romance forms between the pair in this modern love story about celebrity, marriage, social media and the search for something real in a world where value is based on likes and followers
Meanwhile, Ben – who Jennifer rekindled her romance with earlier this year after 17 years apart – recently admitted he is in ‘awe’ of the ‘Jenny from the Block’ hitmaker.
He gushed: ‘All I can tell you is that I have seen first hand the difference representation makes because I have seen, over and over and over and over, women of color approach Jennifer and tell her what her example as a strong woman and a woman succeeding and demanding her fair share in the business world means to them.’
Ben – who previously dated Jennifer between 2002 and 2004 – thinks the chart-topping star has inspired a huge number of Americans.
High praise: Meanwhile, Ben – who Jennifer rekindled her romance with earlier this year after 17 years apart – recently admitted he is in ‘awe’ of the ‘Jenny from the Block’ hitmaker
Doting boyfriend: Ben – who previously dated Jennifer between 2002 and 2004 – thinks the chart-topping star has inspired a huge number of Americans
He said: ‘Jennifer has inspired a massive group of people to feel they have a seat at the table in this country.
‘That is an effect few people throughout history have had, one I will never know and one I can only stand by and admire with respect.’
Ben and Jennifer are currently working on introducing their children, whom they share with Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony, respectively, to each other.
A source previously spoke to Entertainment Tonight and told the media outlet that the couple’s children were ‘spending more and more time together’ and that they were getting along ‘great.’
Doing it for the kids: Ben and Jennifer are currently working on introducing their children, whom they share with Jennifer Garner and Marc Anthony, respectively, to each other
They also expressed that the pair was happy to see their respective children becoming more familiar with each other.
‘It’s been fun for them to do activities as a blended family and the kids are enjoying getting to know each other better,’ they said.
The insider went on to express that the performers were equally interested in the well-being of their children.
Proud parents: The insider went on to express that the performers were equally interested in the well-being of their children
‘Jen and Ben are both hands-on parents and their kids are their number one priority, so it’s important for them to do things as a unit that make their families happy,’ they stated.
A separate source expressed that the couple’s ‘goal is to be one big happy family. They both feel like this was really meant to be.’
They also stated that the two ‘are having so much fun together as a big family. Everyone is getting along great and things are really working out for them on so many levels.’
Endgame: A separate source expressed that the couple’s ‘goal is to be one big happy family. They both feel like this was really meant to be’
Tune in when the American Music Awards air Sunday, November 21st at 8pm EST/PST on ABC. It will stream the next day on Hulu.
American Music Awards 2021: NOMINEES
Artist of the year:
Ariana Grande
BTS
Drake
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd
Red-dy for another big win: Taylor Swift is nominated for three including artist of the year
New artist of the year:
24kGoldn
Giveon
Masked Wolf
Olivia Rodrigo
The Kid LAROI
Collaboration of the year:
24kGoldn ft. iann dior, “Mood”
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “DÁKITI”
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Kiss Me More”
Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon, “Peaches”
Interesting: Justin Bieber (right) is nominated for collaboration of the year with Daniel Caesar and Giveon (left)
Favorite trending song:
Erica Banks, “Buss It”
Måneskin, “Beggin’”
Megan Thee Stallion, “Body”
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
Popp Hunna, “Adderall (Corvette Corvette)”
Favorite music video:
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), “Leave the Door Open”
Cardi B, “Up”
Lil Nas X, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
The Weeknd, “Save Your Tears”
Favorite male pop artist:
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
Favorite female pop artist:
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift
Fast rising: Olivia Rodrigo earned the most nominations with seven
Favorite pop duo or group:
AJR
BTS
Glass Animals
Maroon 5
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Favorite pop album:
Ariana Grande, Positions
Dua Lipa, Future Nostalgia
Olivia Rodrigo, SOUR
Taylor Swift, evermore
The Kid LAROI, F*CK LOVE
Favorite pop song:
BTS, “Butter”
Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Kiss Me More”
Dua Lipa, “Levitating”
Olivia Rodrigo, “drivers license”
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande, “Save Your Tears (Remix)”
Pretty in pink: Dua Lipa has three nominations including favorite pop song for Levitating
Favorite male country artist:
Chris Stapleton
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Favorite female country artist:
Carrie Underwood
Gabby Barrett
Kacey Musgraves
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Favorite country duo or group:
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Lady A
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Favorite country album:
Chris Stapleton, Starting Over
Gabby Barrett, Goldmine
Lee Brice, Hey World
Luke Bryan, Born Here Live Here Die Here
Morgan Wallen, Dangerous: The Double Album
Favorite country song:
Chris Stapleton, “Starting Over”
Chris Young & Kane Brown, “Famous Friends”
Gabby Barrett, “The Good Ones”
Luke Combs, “Forever After All”
Walker Hayes, “Fancy Like”
Man with the plan: Chris Stapleton is nominated for three including favorite male country artist
Favorite male hip-hop artist:
Drake
Lil Baby
Moneybagg Yo
Polo G
Pop Smoke
Favorite female hip-hop artist:
Cardi B
Coi Leray
Erica Banks
Megan Thee Stallion
Saweetie
Tap in: Saweetie is nominated for favorite female hip-hop artist
Favorite hip-hop album:
Drake, Certified Lover Boy
Juice WRLD, Legends Never Die
Megan Thee Stallion, Good News
Pop Smoke, Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon
Rod Wave, SoulFly
Favorite hip-hop song:
Cardi B, “Up”
Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV, “Lemonade”
Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK, “Calling My Phone”
Polo G, “RAPSTAR”
Pop Smoke, “What You Know Bout Love”
Favorite male R&B artist:
Chris Brown
Giveon
Tank
The Weeknd
Usher
Golden boy: The Weeknd has six nods including favorite male R&B artist
Favorite female R&B artist:
Doja Cat
H.E.R.
Jazmine Sullivan
Jhené Aiko
SZA
Favorite R&B album:
Doja Cat, Planet Her
Giveon, When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time
H.E.R., Back of My Mind
Jazmine Sullivan, Heaux Tales
Queen Naija, missunderstood
Favorite R&B song:
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), “Leave the Door Open”
Chris Brown & Young Thug, “Go Crazy”
Giveon, “Heartbreak Anniversary”
H.E.R., “Damage”
Jazmine Sullivan, “Pick Up Your Feelings”
Favorite male Latin artist:
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Maluma
Ozuna
Rauw Alejandro
Favorite female Latin artist:
Becky G
Kali Uchis
KAROL G
Natti Natasha
ROSALÍA
Beautiful: Rosalia has two nominations including favorite female Latin artist
Favorite Latin duo or group:
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Calibre 50
Eslabon Armado
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho
Los Dos Carnales
Favorite Latin album:
Bad Bunny, El Último Tour Del Mundo
Kali Uchis, Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)
KAROL G, KG0516
Maluma, Papi Juancho
Rauw Alejandro, Afrodisíaco
Favorite Latin song:
Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “DÁKITI”
Bad Bunny x ROSALÍA, “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE”
Farruko, “Pepas”
Kali Uchis, “telepatía”
Maluma & The Weeknd, “Hawái (Remix)”
Favorite rock artist:
AJR
All Time Low
Foo Fighters
Glass Animals
Machine Gun Kelly
Rock on: Machine Gun Kelly is up for favorite rock artist
Favorite inspirational artist:
CAIN
Carrie Underwood
Elevation Worship
Lauren Daigle
Zach Williams
Favorite gospel artist:
Kanye West
Kirk Franklin
Koryn Hawthorne
Maverick City Music
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Favorite dance/electronic artist:
David Guetta
ILLENIUM
Marshmello
Regard
Tiësto
Source: Read Full Article