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.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are looking for their love nest in New York. Look at them!

 

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are looking for a new love nest

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted exploring real estate options in New York's Upper East Side. The couple toured different properties, looking for a future love nest that would be spacious and bright, with space for their five children and with the best views of the city.

Shakira, tennis fan

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Shakira was photographed watching the match between Jannik Sinner and Grigor Dimitrov during the men's final of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The artist looked phenomenal in a huge pair of futuristic glasses, a cream-colored corset with a zipper in the middle and a white miniskirt.

Bianca Censori leaves little to the imagination

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Bianca Censori, Kanye West 's current wife , caused a stir on social media after her recent appearance in Oxnard, California. The young woman was seen wearing a provocative outfit that left little to her imagination.

Sofía Vergara with her boyfriend

Kristen Stewart says she'll never make movies with Marvel Studios because they're 'a nightmare'

 Kristen Stewart shares a surprising statement that has left many speechless. The acclaimed actress has categorically stated that she will never participate in films produced by Marvel Studios, describing them as "a nightmare." Spencer 's star (85%) puts the MCU productions on the line, which in recent years have been especially criticized on social networks.

Stewart , known for her work in independent films and arthouse dramas, has built a distinguished career since she rose to fame with her starring role in the Twilight film saga (48%) . Since then, she has showcased her talents in a wide range of projects, from intimate dramas to psychological thrillers. Her presence in her industry makes it clear that she is not just any voice lost in the noise, but a source of solid critical opinion.

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in Spencer (Source: IMDb)

What did Stewart say about the Marvel movies?

Marvel Studios films have dominated the global box office for more than a decade with their interconnected cinematic universe and iconic superheroes. They have redefined the superhero film genre and set new standards for storytelling and visual effects in commercial cinema. Despite their massive success, Marvel Studios films are not without criticism. While many praise its ability to entertain and its visual spectacularity, others argue that it may lack originality and depth in narrative. Repetitive tendencies in the plots and criticism of the lack of creative risk have been pointed out.

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.

Eva Mendes, actress and wife of Ryan Gosling, reveals why she left Hollywood

 

On March 26, the actress of Cuban descent Eva Mendes , who has two daughters with actor Ryan Gosling , revealed in an interview for the American program Today that she stopped acting due to a non-verbal agreement with the actor in which he would work in the set and she would work from home as a full-time mother.

It was like a no-brainer. I'm very fortunate. And I was like, 'If I could have this time with my daughters.' And I'm still working, I just didn't act because acting takes you to locations, it keeps you away. It was almost like a non-verbal agreement that said, 'Okay, he's going to work and I'm going to work.' I'm just going to work here.'

The couple met in 2011 during the filming of the film The Place Where Everything Ends (80%) and after discreet appearances, and a much more discreet relationship over the years, they welcomed their daughter in September 2014. Esmeralda Amanda (9 years old) and in 2016 Amanda Lee (7 years old).

Eva Mendes, actress and wife of Ryan Gosling, reveals why she left Hollywood

On March 26, the actress of Cuban descent Eva Mendes , who has two daughters with actor Ryan Gosling , revealed in an interview for the American program Today that she stopped acting due to a non-verbal agreement with the actor in which he would work in the set and she would work from home as a full-time mother.

It was like a no-brainer. I'm very fortunate. And I was like, 'If I could have this time with my daughters.' And I'm still working, I just didn't act because acting takes you to locations, it keeps you away. It was almost like a non-verbal agreement that said, 'Okay, he's going to work and I'm going to work.' I'm just going to work here.'

Livia Brito and the war that she refuses to lose but it is not turning out as expected

 Four years have passed since paparazzo Ernesto Zepeda captured Livia Brito with her partner at the time Mariano Rodríguez on vacation in Cancun in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic.

After photographing them, the couple reacted violently against the photographer, who suffered injuries all over his body. In addition, Livia and Mariano snatched Zepeda's work equipment.

The criticism against Livia did not wait, and grew when the actress denied having been in Cancun, when the images were clear: it was Livia enjoying the Caribbean in the middle of the pandemic.

There was so much chaos and noise generated by the videos that Brito had to accept that it was her. But the stoy did not end there. Zepeda sued and the 37-year-old actress, advised by her lawyers, offered “an apology” on her social networks, which was also noted by the public as not credible.

Zepeda did not stop there and continued with the process, as he demanded to be paid for the losses of his team and the physical damage they caused him.

Despite the low popularity of the actress born in Havana, Cuba, she continued to work and be a star in Televisa soap operas such as 'La Pilot' and 'Minas de Passion', and an ambassador for brands such as Levi's. For her, this scandal did not harm her financially like it did for Zepeda.

Although people thought differently, in 2022, the trial came out in favor of Brito, who at all times has defended that Zepeda invaded his privacy.

This triumph also caused Livia and her lawyers to send a warning to all media outlets: anyone who used her image to generate money would be sued.

In response to this measure by the actress, many media outlets stopped talking about her. Others even erased her name, face or distorted her voice.

Ernesto continued with the lawsuit and, this month, the judges ruled that Livia Brito must compensate Zepeda with a little more than one million Mexican pesos. He himself confirmed it this week in the morning newspaper 'Sale el Sol'.

María León and the difficult experience that drove her to become the woman she is today

 

María León is a very talented woman. Whether as a singer or as an actress, the so-called Sergeant León always stands out in all the projects in which she participates. If that were not enough, she recently gave an interview in which she showed her emotional maturity, which can serve as an example.

The singer and dancer was invited to the 'Faisy Nights' program, where she talked about a little bit of everything: her career, where her nickname came from, what she did with her first check and a story that we want to highlight, a narcissistic relationship that made her understand the mistakes you were making with that person and will not repeat them again.

On TikTok, terms like “love bombing” and “narcissist” have become popular, as both millennials and centennials have become aware of these two mental disorders that occur recurrently in relationships, but what are they?

“Love bombing” is when a person showers you with compliments. He tells you that you are the best, that he wants you in his life and if that doesn't happen, he wouldn't know what to do. And no, there is nothing romantic about it, because according to psychologists, this is a tactic to covertly manipulate. You can identify it by abrupt personality changes or a lack of personal space; if it invades your space and does not respect your limits. Careful.

As for the “narcissist”, it is a personality disorder or mental illness in which the person has an unreasonable air of superiority. They always seek too much attention and admiration. They lack empathy and remain focused on themselves. They can intimidate you. , they do not give in when there are conflicts or they simply ignore your needs.

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.

'Beethoven' and the mystery behind the disappearance of one of its child stars

 Joe Pichler was one of the young promises of Hollywood in the '90s. At only nine years old, he began acting in sporadic roles in successful series such as Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman or In the House , although it did not take long for the industry to bet more heavily on him.

After moving to Los Angeles from Bremerton, Washington, he became part of successful franchises such as Beethoven , the famous dog saga about the adventures of that Saint Bernard wrapped up in a family. Specifically, he became one of its protagonists in the third installment , in a role that he would also repeat in the fourth film and that helped him work on other animal productions of the decade such as My Friend Shiloh: A New Adventure .

He moved comfortably in this family cinema for all audiences with titles such as Good Ghosts, Bad Ghosts , starring Christopher Lloyd; or Children on Their Birthdays , where she met Sheryl Lee, one of the stars of Twin Peaks . However, at the insistence of her family, she chose to put acting aside and return to her hometown to focus on her studies.

When he graduated from high school, he planned his return to Hollywood to continue his career, albeit now as an adult actor. Unfortunately, a tragic event, which to this day is still surrounded by unknowns, prevented the young actor from fulfilling his dream of becoming a star of the seventh art.

A controversial Hollywood decision led to King Kong being banished for 40 years

 King Kong is one of the mythical figures of adventure cinema and one of the icons of popular culture. The success of the original 1933 film and its legacy has allowed this giant ape to continue being one of Hollywood's main bets, as well reflected in Peter Jackson 's remake or the cinematographic universe that makes up titles such as Kong: Skull Island or Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire . However, the prestige of this creature has not always stood tall, since a controversial decision in the 1930s ruined its future in cinema for many years.

It all has to do with the way RKO , the classic Hollywood studio behind King Kong, handled the success of the first film. The company, to which we also owe classics like Citizen Kane or It's a Wonderful Life! , was not going through a good economic time and was facing a reputation crisis due to a lack of quality in its titles. Acclaimed releases such as Glory of a Day or The Four Little Sisters , both starring Katherine Hepburn , helped calm the waters, although it was the success of King Kong that gave them the key to salvation.

Upon its release on March 2, 1933, it grossed more than $10 million at the box office against a production cost of only $670,000 (via Heritage Auctions ). This led to stratospheric profits as the idea arose of turning King Kong into an adventure franchise, like other successes of those years such as Johnny Weissmuller 's Tarzan . However, they jumped into the pool too soon.

They did not wait even a year to develop these plans, since RKO set the release date of the King Kong sequel for Christmas 1933, that is, only nine months after the debut of the original. Obviously, getting a big production off the ground in such a short time is an impossible mission, so the project, which was titled Son of Kong , had to deal with a lower budget, a tight shooting schedule, recycled special effects and a script without Polish .

In the film we were presented with another adventure in which Carl Denham, the explorer played by Robert Armstrong in the previous film, organizes another expedition to Skull Island in search of new discoveries. There he will discover Kong's son, a white gorilla who will soon sympathize with them and help them overcome the new dangers of the place.

Mexico is the envy of the film world with Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and a viral commercial

 When the stars of Dune: Part Two visited Mexico, they not only dedicated the brief stay to promoting the sequel and receiving the love of fans while sporting futuristic styles . They also made time in their schedules to film a commercial for Cinépolis , the largest film exhibition chain in Mexico and Latin America, and in the process elevated the country as the envy of the film world.

The story takes us to the sands of Arrakis where a photographer flees from the imminent attack of a sandworm, the lethal monsters of Denis Villeneuve's ambitious adaptation.  But then we discover that she is not a photographer but a spectator who observes the story through the lens of her camera, feeling the adrenaline of the action until she takes refuge in her popcorn. And at that moment the stars of the sequel, Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya , appear, but in their characters. As if Paul Atreides and Chani came to her rescue, wrapping her around her and guiding her to the door of the room, inviting her to let herself be carried away by the magic of cinema. Once inside she is accompanied by Florence Pugh and Austin Butler , like the other traveling companions in the same story.

'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.

Jason Momoa winked at Argentina and surprised his fans: “It's hot”

 

Jason Momoa is established as one of the most recognized actors in the film industry, with prominent roles in renowned productions such as Fast X, Aquaman , Justice League , the iconic television series Game of Thrones and Stargate: Atlantis . Anyway, he recently made it clear that his interests go beyond Hollywood, as he created his personal brand of vodka, called Meili , which he is currently introducing in New Zealand. In any case, by sharing a video about it, he stole all the attention of Argentines, but for another reason, because he showed himself drinking mate.

In the clip, which soon went viral, you can see the Dune performer starting his day with this infusion. It was the journalist and broadcaster Agus Monti who replicated on her social network the video that the actor shared on her Instagram stories. “Good morning, the mate report arrived, it's hot!” , she began by saying, and then revealed which was the wine and liquor store where he was going to be appearing to interact with his followers. Immediately afterwards, he generated a furor again, as he launched: “And I'm excited about the mate, I changed the tea to this little thing, you should see my coffee, you don't want to see my coffee.”