2008 Woodie Awards
J.Lo gets Brave on new album
Caity Cudworth
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: Entertainment
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11/14/07 - J.Lo, like the war veterans, cancer survivors and other heroes before her, is brave. And at long last, this woman - who against all odds managed to turn an unusually large ass into a singing career- has dropped an album that speaks of her daring, the aptly titled: Brave.
J.Lo's bravery is well known: she dared to popularize sweat-suits (once worn only by the elderly and joggers), inform the world that love shouldn't "cost a thing," and also, date Marc Anthony, a man whose face looks like it melted and then got pushed back together.
But it has not been an easy road for Jenny From the Block. Hers is a past riddled with obstacles and setbacks. Take the glorious union that was Bennifer: a relationship that sunk all too quickly - leaving the nation shocked and saddened (but also relieved that Ben Affleck was no longer dressing like a douche bag).
And before that there was her divorce from the bald guy who used to dance for her and that whole club-shooting with P Diddy. (Oh, Diddy - when will you learn? Club shootings never solve anything. Can't you just use your words? Or … you know, have a dance-off or something?)
Indeed, these were dark and trying times for Ms. Lopez. But, like a fearless and mighty eagle, J.Lo soared above the controversy, fiercely determined to further her singing career and star in multiple romantic comedies about dancing.
As a testament to J.Lo's unshakable strength, she has decided to courageously focus on making synth-laden club jams about being a vivacious, fashion-conscious (and let's not forget brave!) woman.
The cover of Brave is a fitting tribute to Ms. Lopez's peculiar form of heroism: it's purple and sparkly and features two identical J.Los staring each other down. It's like double J.Los facing off about who has more bling or a better exaggerated-Puerto-Rican accent.
But I'm pretty sure there's a deeper meaning here. Clearly, the only person fearless enough to withstand the fiery wrath of J. Lo is herself. Or she just felt the world needed to see her face twice on the cover of one album.
J.Lo's bravery is well known: she dared to popularize sweat-suits (once worn only by the elderly and joggers), inform the world that love shouldn't "cost a thing," and also, date Marc Anthony, a man whose face looks like it melted and then got pushed back together.
But it has not been an easy road for Jenny From the Block. Hers is a past riddled with obstacles and setbacks. Take the glorious union that was Bennifer: a relationship that sunk all too quickly - leaving the nation shocked and saddened (but also relieved that Ben Affleck was no longer dressing like a douche bag).
And before that there was her divorce from the bald guy who used to dance for her and that whole club-shooting with P Diddy. (Oh, Diddy - when will you learn? Club shootings never solve anything. Can't you just use your words? Or … you know, have a dance-off or something?)
Indeed, these were dark and trying times for Ms. Lopez. But, like a fearless and mighty eagle, J.Lo soared above the controversy, fiercely determined to further her singing career and star in multiple romantic comedies about dancing.
As a testament to J.Lo's unshakable strength, she has decided to courageously focus on making synth-laden club jams about being a vivacious, fashion-conscious (and let's not forget brave!) woman.
The cover of Brave is a fitting tribute to Ms. Lopez's peculiar form of heroism: it's purple and sparkly and features two identical J.Los staring each other down. It's like double J.Los facing off about who has more bling or a better exaggerated-Puerto-Rican accent.
But I'm pretty sure there's a deeper meaning here. Clearly, the only person fearless enough to withstand the fiery wrath of J. Lo is herself. Or she just felt the world needed to see her face twice on the cover of one album.