Jennifer Lopez and the failure of 20 million dollars that they warned her but she did not want to accept

 What is happening with Jennifer Lopez? Without a doubt, the singer and actress from the Bronx is going through a bad streak, because at this moment, she accumulates more criticism than successes.

After 10 years of musical absence, JLo returned in February 2024 with the album 'This is Me…Now' , which was accompanied by a short film of the same name and a film 'The Greatest Love Story Told', which They can be seen worldwide on Amazon Prime Video, and what would be a world tour.

However, the album has gone unnoticed. The short was destroyed by thousands of people on social networks, where they have described it as “absurd” and “ridiculous”, as well as the film whose central theme is her relationship with her now husband Ben Affleck and the dynamic they have as a couple. . As icing on the cake, due to low sales of what would be her tour, JLo has had to cancel dates on her tour.

Ben Affleck was the source of inspiration for JLo's new era. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Despite having invested approximately $20 million in his new album and using his extensive platform to constantly promote his films and album, the return on investment has not been satisfactory. In fact, the 54-year-old singer already announced it in her documentary. "I didn't even have to make the record. Nobody was asking for new Jennifer Lopez album material, you know?"

Rob Shuter, JLo's former publicist, believes that part of the failure of the new album would be due to the little interest that exists around her romance with Affleck.

"Jennifer has always been a genius at marketing and public relations, but she miscalculated and believed that the world is still interested in her love with Ben Affleck. But no one cares about Bennifer. The world has moved on," Shuter said.

Although the diva from the Bronx has not said anything about the criticism of her films, the low sales of her album and even the cancellation of some of her shows, it has emerged in the US entertainment press that she would be sad. "She left her heart and soul in this project. It was a big disappointment," commented a source close to the singer, adding that she would not perform in stadiums with empty seats.

As we have seen in the last two years, artists have taken advantage of the end of the pandemic to go on tour around the world. JLo, with her new album, intended to do the same, but she did not have the success of colleagues like Taylor Swift who even had to create her own system to sell her tickets and avoid resellers.

Movies and series that Sydney Sweeney, star of Euphoria, has filmed

 

Sydney Sweeney , a young actress who has left a lasting impression on the entertainment industry, has proven her versatility and talent across a variety of projects on the big and small screen. From her first forays to her breakout role on the HBO series Euphoria (80%) , Sweeney has captivated audiences with her ability to immerse herself in a wide range of characters. Here's a look at some of the biggest movies and series she's been in:

The Martial Arts Kid (2015)

In this film, Sweeney plays Julia, a young woman who becomes friends with the protagonist, a teenager who fights against bullying. Although it is one of her first big screen roles, Sweeney shows glimpses of her talent and charisma.

The Silver Lake Mystery (56%) (2018)

Directed by David Robert Mitchell , this film features Sweeney in the role of Shooting Star, one of the many mysterious figures that the protagonist, played by Andrew Garfield, encounters in his search for a missing woman in Los Angeles.

Sydney Sweeney as Cassie (Fuente: Warner Bros.)

Sharp Objects (96%) (2018)

In this HBO series, Sweeney plays Alice, one of the young residents of Wind Gap, Missouri, where the story takes place. Sharp Objects follows a journalist (played by Amy Adams ) who returns to her hometown to cover the murder of two girls, and Sweeney brings depth to the portrayal of the dark environment there.

Miley Cyrus paid dearly for a Disney slip with one of her first hits

 Miley Cyrus owes her rise to stardom to Disney . Thanks to Hannah Montana , the 2006 Disney Channel series, the singer and actress made her vocal and acting talent known and earned the trust of the industry, leading to countless artistic opportunities, attracting a huge fan base and establishing herself. as one of the greatest talents on the musical scene. However, at the beginning of her career, she also suffered from some slip-up caused by the mouse company , such as a disqualification from the Grammy Awards .

It happened in 2009, when the Flowers or Wrecking Ball singer aroused passions with The Climb , one of the songs that were part of the soundtrack of Hannah Montana: The Movie, her jump to the cinema. Seeing the furor that the singer aroused, Disney did not settle for a routine product to bring the character to the big screen, but rather they made an effort to build a film that would highlight Miley's musical virtues and expand her legacy. For this reason, they decided to rely on established talent and adapt some of her work to this musical title.

This was the case of Taylor Swift , who in the wake of her meteoric career participated with her ballad Crazier and composed the song You'll Always Find Your Way Back Home with Martin Johnson from the group Boys Like Girls . Also from renowned country artists such as Jessi Alexander , who together with her composer Jon Maebe earned the respect of Disney with a ballad that, after some adaptation work, ended up becoming The Climb , which became established as the great song of the film and as one of the anthems of Miley Cyrus' career.

You just have to see that the song earned the respect of the music industry, something not easy considering that it comes from a product unlikely to be taken seriously like a Hannah Montana movie . However, the song resonated so deeply that even the Grammys nominated it in the category of Best Song for Film, Television or Other Media , which marked Miley Cyrus ' first candidacy for these renowned awards. But this story had a sad ending.

'Euphoria' takes its time to return but faces a problem that would complicate its future

 

The third season of Euphoria isn't canceled, it's just taking its time. This was confirmed by HBO, denying a rumor that circulated on social networks last Monday, gaining so much strength that it became a trend. The good news is that the acclaimed drama series starring Zendaya is scheduled to return to the screens... but it is not known when.

“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” a spokesperson for the platform confirmed to Variety . “In the meantime, we are allowing our highly sought-after cast to pursue other opportunities.”

That is, the good news is that they intend to return us to the Euphoria universe with a third season that would be slowly in development. Sam Levinson and his team are working on writing the scripts but there doesn't seem to be any rush. Two years have passed since we saw the second season and, since then, the development of the third has been delayed due to the writers' strike and the death of Angus Cloud in July 2023, one of the actors in the cast who played a trafficker. drug addict and friend of the protagonist. However, as the company spokesperson points out, its main cast consisting of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer did not waste time and took advantage of the pause to continue expanding their careers until they became some of the most sought-after figures in Hollywood right now.

Therefore, as they develop scripts, the unstoppable rise of their stars could easily become the most difficult handicap to overcome when the time comes to get production underway.

The inevitable doubts

I think it's perfect that they're taking the time to develop the story. As it is a series with an exquisite and sharp narrative quality, awarded and applauded by critics, it is essential that they dedicate the time necessary to create a continuation that lives up to it. Pampering, caring for and expanding the universe created around Rue (Zendaya) with her internal demons from mourning and drug addiction, while continuing to take care of the narrative development of the rest of the young people around her, each with their problems, nuances, traumas. and personal challenges.

However, although they want to give hope with the news by denying any rumor of definitive cancellation, I fear that this slow and apparently unhurried development hides a drawback that could put its future completely in doubt . Because, how are they going to combine the agendas of their stars when the time comes if they are giving them free rein to continue exploring other projects, and just when they are being requested by the industry? Balancing the schedules of Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer could turn into a logistical nightmare that could only delay production that much further.

Right now, Zendaya is at the top of the box office with Dune: Part 2  while she has the imminent release of Defiants  in the pipeline. This is the new film by Luca Guadagnino ( Call Me by Your Name ) about a former tennis prodigy and the triangle she forms between her husband and his former best friend. A premiere that arrives on Amazon Prime Video at the end of April while we wait for news from Denis Villeneuve about the development of the third part of Duna , not counting the weeks of promotion, travel and international commitments that each premiere requires.

Sydney Sweeney is reaping the rewards of her efforts after being crowned the new princess of romantic comedies with the global success of With Everyone But You. The film co-starring Glen Powell not only swept the box office, becoming the first rom-com in half a decade to exceed $200 million in revenue, but now it is also gaining attention on platforms and once again standing strong alongside Inmaculada . Meanwhile, she continues to take steps through the launch of her own products, partnering with brands and finishes filming two other productions while rumors of a possible sequel to With Everyone But You circulate.

“I'm mortified”: Blake Lively's apology for making fun of Kate Middleton's retouched photo

 Blake Lively, the star of Gossip Girl , made a joke about the Princess of Wales and had to apologize. The actress made a statement on her social networks in which she was very sorry for having made a joke about the failed image that Kate Middleton published on her social networks on Mother's Day - and which became the center of controversy for excessive digital retouching - after finding out he has cancer. “She has me mortified,” she said.

Actress Blake Lively made a joke about Kate Middleton's retouched photo and came out to apologize - Credits: @CHARLY TRIBALLEAU

It all started with the photo that Middleton uploaded to her social networks on March 10 after a long period of time without being seen in public. Although the image was intended to dispel speculation about her health, it ended up generating a new scandal: the large number of modifications that the image underwent led the British princess herself to confess that she had been the one who had edited it and to apologize. Immediately, social media was filled with memes, jokes and comments about it, and Blake Lively couldn't avoid the temptation to ride that wave.

“I am very excited to share this new photo that I just took today to announce our four new products,” the actress wrote along with a rudely retouched image in which she is seen lying on a lounge chair, with a pool in the background and a can of its brand of “gourmet sodas.” “Now you know why I have been missing,” she concluded, alluding to the Princess of Wales.

Zendaya and Tom Holland defy breakup speculation

 Zendaya and Tom Holland, one of the best-known couples in Hollywood, once again captured the attention of the media by challenging the persistent rumors of a breakup that have followed them since last year. Well, they were seen leaving holding hands after the premiere of "Dune" in London, a film in which the famous woman shares the lead role with Timothée Chalamet.

According to reports from TMZ, Tom had a gentlemanly gesture with Zendaya by accompanying her to a car where they were waiting, even helping her get in, demonstrating his role as boyfriend. In addition, both were present at the party after the event.

This sighting marks the first time they have been seen together in public in a while, as fans began to notice that they had been separated. Even months ago, Zendaya unfollowed all accounts on her Instagram profile, without providing detailed explanations, while Holland still follows Zendaya on the platform.

Additionally, they had not been photographed together since before Halloween, with their last joint posts dated October 25 in Los Angeles. However, a source cited by the portal assured that they shared New Year's Eve.

Although they were previously spotted separately, with Zendaya driving around town and Holland being spotted hanging out at a fancy venue in West Hollywood, it seems clear now that their relationship is in good shape. Despite his reserved nature regarding his love life, this event suggests that things could be good between them.

Duna Part Two: Zendaya causes a sensation with a gala dress and unleashes memes on the networks

 Zendaya surprised the public with her boldness and style at the world premiere of Dune: Part Two in London, wearing a daring and iconic metal suit that is delighting social networks. The 27-year-old actress, known for her role as Chani, the love interest and adventure partner of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet , in the otherworldly film franchise, sparked a wave of excitement among fans with her fashionable look. archive, but also many memes.

What outfit did Zendaya wear to the Dune: Part Two premiere in London?

Zendaya 's choice to wear an iconic Thierry Mugler design on the red carpet not only highlights her sophisticated sense of style, but also pays homage to the rich history and legacy of haute couture fashion. Mugler's fall 1995 collection was a milestone in the fashion industry, characterized by its futuristic designs, sculptural silhouettes and innovative materials. The metal suit chosen by Zendaya , with transparent panels around the chest, abdomen, back, legs and arms, captured the avant-garde essence and visionary vision of the French designer.

Fuente: Getty Images

What other projects has Zendaya appeared in?

Zendaya 's career has been on an upward trajectory since her beginnings in television, gaining recognition for her role in the Disney Channel series Shake It Up and later for her lead role in the HBO series Euphoria (80%) . Her versatility as an actress and her unique style have made her a fashion icon and a reference for a younger generation of fans.

Who is Chani in Dune, Zendaya's character?

In Dune: Part Two , Zendaya plays Chani, a key character in the complex plot of the science fiction saga. Chani is an inhabitant of the desert planet Arrakis and becomes a central figure in the life of Paul Atreides, starring in a story of love and adventure in the midst of political conflicts and power struggles.

The time Taissa Farmiga revolutionized horror cinema without anyone noticing

 

Taissa Farmiga has established herself as a clear star of the horror genre. His passage through multiple seasons of American Horror Story , his work in the reboot of The Twilight Zone  or his passage through the saga The Conjuring with the spin-offs of The Nun exemplify it: But, beyond all these commercial productions released by all high in cinemas or on major television networks, it has also surprised in lesser-known products that had a direct premiere in domestic format, such as The Last Girl .

It is not surprising that a project like this was given little confidence, since we are talking about a film with such disparate elements that it was unimaginable that something like this could work on a commercial level . Its proposal revolved around a group of teenagers who cross the screen of a cinema and end up in the action of a slasher , facing the murderer and looking for a way to return to reality while facing the strange rules that govern in that universe. filmic.

It was a parody of classics of the genre such as Friday the 13th , Nightmare on Hell Street , Halloween and the concept of the “final girl” or “final survivor”, the typical female character who avoids sex, drugs or wrong behavior. whose sense of responsibility helps him survive and defeat the murderer. Taking this rule into account, the protagonists of The Last Girl had to try to stay alive by fleeing from any problematic action and trying to complete the action of the film in which they are trapped as stipulated in the script, otherwise they would be trapped. in an infinite loop with the scenes repeating over and over again.

Perhaps, its parody concept meant that it was not taken very seriously, but the truth is that we are talking about one of the most reputable horror films of the last decade . No matter how much risk this disparate mix between comedy, horror, film within a film, tributes or time loops entailed, The Last Girl managed to fit everything together with surprising inventiveness, escaping from the commonplaces of this type of stories to impact Where you least expect it.

Jeremy Allen White, the fashionable star who found his springboard to fame in his therapy

 

Jeremy Allen White is the actor of the moment. Not only does he have the critics devoted to his talent, the industry at his feet and the media interest on his part after confirming his romance with Rosalía with the photos of a kiss in the middle of the street in Los Angeles, but he has just confirmed his position in Hollywood sweeping its series at the Emmy and Golden Globes in a matter of a few days.

Because the success of The Bear , the series for which he has just won both awards for Best Actor in a Drama Series, has exposed his talent to the international public, positioning him as one of the great promises of the moment practically of the night. in the morning.

The character of Carmy , a meticulous chef  who carries trauma to the surface in the middle of a chaotic restaurant, gave him the opportunity to shine in a big way in intense sequences that require unparalleled talent, although before he showed us his charisma in series like Shameless or Homecomin g and even in another artistic field during his adolescence.

Many may not know it, but this 32-year-old performer who is on the lips of half the world had aspirations that, before being an actor, focused on another discipline. As he has said in interviews, such as the one granted to Interview Magazine in 2016, his parents enrolled him in all kinds of activities when he was a child, such as soccer, wrestling, baseball and dance, the latter being where he found an oasis of happiness and talent that motivated him to want to develop a professional career in dance . 

"I love to dance. I trained as a dancer when I was young: jazz, ballet, tap. Going out dancing with friends is what I like to do the most. “I pull out all my old moves,” said Jeremy Allen White. “All my friends make fun of me because I have a very specific dance that I do when the tempo changes. I guess it would be described as a strange sashay-tap thing. But if I could dance forever, that would be great .”

The forgotten Mexican version of 'The Snow Society' that survivors hated

 

With The Snow Society  sweeping Netflix , it is inevitable that Alive (or Live!) will return to the conversation , the Hollywood film that adapted the tragedy of the plane crash in the Andes in 1993 with a cast of stars such as Ethan Hawke , Josh Hamilton or John Malkovich. The comparisons with the new film by JA Bayona , which stands as one of the favorites for the Oscar for Best Foreign Film, bring to the table debates such as, for example, which of the two titles is of higher quality, which is more truthful to the events, which is more respectful or which pays better tribute to the victims of the accident.

However, as our vision is so focused on the hegemony of the mecca of cinema, few tend to remember that before The Snow Society or Alive there was already another film that brought this story to our screens. In fact, it was a Mexican production released a few years after the tragedy and, in that decade of the '70s when commercial cinema was still taking its first steps in extreme proposals, it aroused a strong impact due to the issue of anthropophagy . for how he dealt with the survivors surviving by eating the flesh of the deceased. Although in a bad way.

Titled Survivors of the Andes , it was made in Mexico in 1976 by René Cardona , a legendary director from the golden age of Mexican cinema who crossed all types of genres with films such as Santo contra el rey del corazón , La llorona , El enmascarado de plata , The horrifying human beast or Duel in El Dorado and who we also saw as an actor in classics like Allá en el rancho grande . Like The Snow Society or Alive , this title was based on previous literary material, based on the book Survive written in 1973 by Clay Blair Jr. It is not that in the narrative it represented a huge difference with what these other two films did later, although in its dramatic treatment it did have another approach, and a quite controversial one that even bothered the real survivors.  

Perhaps due to a tight budget, the film was quite flat when it came to translating the real story to the screen . With a duration of less than an hour and a half, it barely has room to develop its characters. It relies heavily on a voice-over in overexplanatory passages that are far from creating an emotional depth at the level of what we have seen in The Snow Society . To compensate for this, the film resorts to artificial resources to shock , such as a pounding soundtrack or excessive recreation in the most morbid passages of the event, such as the question of feeding on the bodies of the victims.

The memory of 'Mean Girls' that in the new film takes on another meaning

 

Mean Girls marked a before and after in high school cinema. It's not that it invented anything, but its freshness in addressing adolescent stereotypes through an ingenious script, comic points that were recorded for posterity or a charismatic cast led by Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams , made it an unrepeatable classic. of comedy.

You just have to see how established it has been in popular culture since its premiere in 2004, how much the teenage generation that enjoyed it still lives surrendered to “pink Wednesdays” or phrases like “It's so fetch!” and that it is almost impossible to walk around the internet without finding some reference, meme or phrase to the film. Therefore, with the announcement of a new version for 2024, it was difficult to imagine a product that emulated these sensations .

Making a teenage title today and adapting it to a new youth audience was going to bring with it the modification of its original essence . Basically, because the objective of Paramount Pictures, the producer behind Mean Girls , was to bring this story to new viewers and repeat the success of yesteryear, not so much to focus on nostalgia to attract the public cloistered in the film of yesteryear and deliver a product with nothing. new to offer.

Therefore, it was easy to think that the new adaptation would have every chance of disturbing the good memory that many of us have of the 2000s classic, with changes that would squeak at us and make us put our hands on our heads because they were not directed towards our generation and break the image of the original film. But this has not been the case, because the memory of the Mean Girls of Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams or Amanda Seyfreid keeps it intact. In fact, he uses it actively and takes it towards new meanings that make this new film another unforgettable experience.

The ideal movie to watch when you're feeling down thanks to an approach that deserves to win the Oscar

 

To describe a recently released film as a new cinema classic is a big word, but anyone who enjoys a story like Those Who Remain , which is already a favorite for the Oscars , will not hesitate to apply this qualification. This film starring Paul Giamatti , Dominic Sessa , Da'Vine Joy Randolph and directed by Alexander Payne ( Sideways , The Descendants...) , offers us a Christmas story of those that we always want to enjoy on these dates, although not just any one. , rather one that breaks with the conventions of this type of cinema with a bittersweet comedy capable of waking us up from our worst mood .

Those Who Stay revolves around a Christmas celebration, but not one of those full of good vibes, happy wishes, fabulous family gatherings or dream experiences about the meaning of these holidays. We are placed in a boarding school in the '70s where a very grumpy teacher must spend Christmas taking care of a group of students who have nowhere to go . This will lead to each person's traumas forging unexpected bonds, which will make it easier for them to face the black side of this holiday.

We are presented with profiles of characters who, due to issues of class, family, race or due to dramas of the time such as the Vietnam War, carry internal conflicts due to which these dates choke them, people and realities that we often find difficult to understand when staying in the superficiality of, for example, this type of celebrations. The film uses Christmas in a symbolic way to talk about society , how incomprehensible and frivolous it can be and how sometimes it takes us to cloister ourselves in order to later label ourselves and leave ourselves aside.

Thanks to an overflowing humanity, all it needs is to lovingly develop its protagonists to weave the story and conquer us . There are no highlights or speeches to convey its message, simply a journey through the experiences of its characters that, thanks to the virtues of dramatic comedy, becomes enjoyable and very identifiable for viewers. Those who know Alexander Payne's films will know what I'm talking about, because The Leftovers draws on the same approach as the director's other acclaimed films such as Sideways or Nebraska .