‘Halftime’ Review: A Documentary About Jennifer Lopez That’s Too Celebratory to Have Much Drama

During the 2020 awards season, everyone and their mother thought Jennifer Lopez was an Oscars lock for her performance in Hustlers — and J.Lo was apparently no exception!

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterJennifer Lopez has always been obsessed with authenticity.It’s there in her music, like the 2014 single “Same Girl,” the radio sensation “I’m Real” with Ja Rule and her signature bop “Jenny From the Block.” In the latter, a girl from the Bronx makes the solemn promise: “No matter where I go, I know where I came from.” It’s also been doled out in her film roles, many of them rags-to-riches fairytales that emphasize both her street smarts and supreme glamour, like “Maid in Manhattan,” “Second Act” and, most recently, “Marry Me.”So the prospect of her all-access documentary – Netflix’s “Halftime,” which opened this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and debuts on the streamer today – not only makes perfect sense for J. Lo-the-brand but also suggests her larger obligation to the truth as she enters the fourth decade of a tremendous career in show business.

10 people were killed in a “mass casualty incident” at his own Astroworld performance on Nov. 5 in Houston, Texas.

Putting together the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show was full of frustration for JLo.

Halftime’s official June 14 release on Netflix. Having seen the film, it’s been painful to watch.You don’t have to love Lopez to know she’s a big enough star to headline on her own.

A look inside J. Lo’s world. Jennifer Lopez brought cameras along as she prepared to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, but viewers learned more than just how she and Shakira planned their sets.

Hair trends come and go, but one that’s currently doing the rounds is seventies-inspired hair that feels like a modern take on the decade.The latest famous face to jump on the bandwagon? None other than noughties pop icon Jennifer Lopez. Ahead of appearing on Good Morning America, the 52 year old shared a series of photos of her beauty look to her Instagram feed – and one that kind of makes her look like she was cast in the original Charlie’s Angels movie.

Jennifer Lopez has called her co-headline Super Bowl show with Shakira the “worst idea in the world” in her new documentary Halftime.The forthcoming Netflix documentary made its premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival last Wednesday (June 8), centred around Lopez’s performance preparation for the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. It was the first Super Bowl to have co-headliners, and for the headlining artists to be Latina.According to Entertainment Weekly, there’s a scene where Lopez and her music director Kim Burse are discussing the time constraints faced by having two headlining acts, with Lopez saying: “we have six f***ing minutes.

Billie Eilish briefly stopped her London gig at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night after fans began to struggle in the hot temperatures. The 20-year-old singer paused to check fans were ‘all okay’ as they were squashed at the front of the stage. This, with the combination of hot temperatures, made conditions difficult, particularly for the fans in the front rows.

Jennifer Lopez has been gushing over her future with film star fiancée Ben Affleck, saying that "nothing is more fulfilling" than building their future together.The singer and actress, 52, is having quite the year, with the release of her much anticipated autobiographical documentary 'Halftime' debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, as well as her upcoming wedding to her fiancée. Jennifer appeared on Good Morning America on Thursday to discuss her career, her partnership with Grameen America to fund Latina entrepreneurs, and her relationship with Ben, 49, and what the future holds for them.

Jennifer Lopez' highly-anticipated Halftime documentary, which follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020, has finally arrived.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck take their five children shopping - and they're so grown upHELLO! had the opportunity to attend the global premiere as part of opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival, and as excited crowds gathered around the iconic United Palace Theater in New York, the singer, actress, dancer and entertainer proved nothing was off-limits, giving an incredible insight into her relationship with Ben Affleck in the process.The documentary reveals an intimate glimpse into the inner workings of the star, and how as a Latina, she struggled to not only make a name for herself, but prove to Hollywood – and herself – that she was enough.WATCH: The trailer for the emotional documentaryMORE: Jennifer Lopez gives rare shout out to Ben Affleck during emotional MTV Awards speechWhile several scenes throughout the film prompted clapping and cheers from the audience, the moment Ben made his surprise cameo, viewers were too taken aback by the rare appearance and candidness from the actor.Though brief, his presence was as sweet as it gets, and he showed off just how protective he always has been over his fiancée, from when they were first engaged two decades ago, to now.The heartfelt moment came during a moment where throwback clips were being shown of how different talk show hosts, comedy shows, and the media unfairly treated J.Lo, even after she had made a name for herself and had multiple blockbuster hits under her name.

Jennifer Lopez was not happy about the NFL's decision to have her share the Super Bowl LIV halftime show stage with Shakira. Lopez's frustrations with the NFL were documented in her upcoming Netflix documentary, "Halftime." "This is the worst idea in the world to have two people do the Super Bowl," Lopez told her music director, (via Sports Illustrated). "It was the worst idea in the world." The "Let's Get Loud" singer was particularly frustrated with the time constraints that came with having two headliners.

Jennifer Lopez is opening up about her relationship with Ben Affleck.

Good Morning America. Opting for another 2000s look, it seems like J.Lo took her inspo from the fashion and beauty moment she served up at the Bamboozled premiere in 2000 where she rocked gold-rimmed Ray-Ban aviators, sparkly gold eyeshadow, a nude glossy lip and ultra shiny, , flicked noughties-style at the ends. Twenty-two years on from the OG ensemble, J.Lo looked almost identical for her GMA appearance, only her hair's a little longer.

Popstar Jennifer Lopez revealed that she was furious that she could not headline the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show alone and had to share the stage with Shakira. In her new documentary, Halftime, the 52 year old icon stated that it was the ‘worst idea in the world' co-headlining with the Colombian singer. J-Lo initially hated the idea, and argued with NFL executives over why they wanted two female performers when usually a solo artist is given the honour.The Netflix documentary, which premiered on Wednesday night at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, explores the J-Lo's life both on and off-stage.

Billie Eilish stars alongside Emily Eavis, Yungblud and more in a new climate change documentary called Overheated – watch its trailer below.Eilish is hosting a multi-day climate-focused event, also called Overheated, that is taking place at The O2 in London this month around the artist’s gigs there.The new film, from the Sage Foundation, is described as “a breathtaking commentary on the Climate Anxiety currently spreading across the world – and the unwavering determination of today’s leading activists who are intent on using their influence to turn angst into action.”From today, the documentary appears on WeTransfer’s WePresent platform for 72 hours and will then be available online. It will also screen at this month’s Glastonbury Festival, where Eilish will headline.Alongside Eilish, Eavis and Yungblud, the Yassa Khan-directed film features Girl In Red, Finneas, Vivienne Westwood and more.Watch its trailer below.Naza Alakija, the film’s Executive Producer and Sage’s Foundation founder, said: “This documentary rallies some of the world’s most prominent figures in Music, Fashion and Climate Activism, but more importantly it amplifies the voices from the frontlines of climate change, who too often go unheard.

Gigli, and then breaking off their engagement in 2004, time has afforded the actors a second chance at love. As Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are putting down long-term roots with one another, with plans to get married in the near future and a recently-purchased shared home, the actress shared how much the pairing means to her. In her words: While speaking on Good Morning America, Lopez had high praise for her redeemed love story with the Justice League actor.

Arctic Monkeys, My Chemical Romance, Miley Cyrus and more have been announced on the line-up for this year’s edition of Mexico’s Corona Capital festival.The festival will run for three days across November 18-20, taking place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez race track in Mexico City. The event, which typically features alternative and rock acts, also counts Paramore, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Two Door Cinema Club and Liam Gallagher among its 85 acts.Elsewhere, on the pop front, the festival will welcome Lil Nas X, Remi Wolf and The 1975, while The Kooks, Jamie XX, Foals and IDLES will further represent the UK.

Jennifer Lopez was PISSED about sharing the Super Bowl halftime stage back in February of 2020!

Ryan Seacrest and his girlfriend, Aubrey Paige, have just made their red carpet debut as a couple!The co-host of  and the 24-year-old model attended the world premiere of Jennifer Lopez's documentary,  (drops June 14 on Netflix), on the opening night of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.Paige looked stunning in a colorful one-shoulder dress, while her beau looked dapper in a navy blue striped blazer and white dress shirt, sans tie. They were all smiles and super handsy at the star-studded event.

Jennifer Lopez basks in the joy – and success – of finally releasing her highly-anticipated Halftime documentary, which follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020, the star is revealing she's not afraid to get vulnerable, showing glimpses of her life fans rarely get to see.MORE: Hoda Kotb is all smiles during night out supporting Jennifer LopezHELLO! had the opportunity to attend the global premiere as part of opening night of the Tribeca Festival, and as excited crowds gathered around the iconic United Palace Theater in New York, J.Lo gave a rare glimpse into her relationship with her 14-year-old daughter Emme.As the documentary closely followed the difficult process of coordinating her instantly-iconic Super Bowl performance, it revealed how much of an inspiration Emme was for it.WATCH: The trailer for HalftimeMORE: Jennifer Lopez gives rare glimpse into relationship with Ben Affleck as he makes surprise cameo in HalftimeThe teen had a significant presence both in the planning of the halftime show as well as during the performance itself, and even provided her mom an idea that went on to become the most meaningful for the singer.Fans got to see just how close the mom-daughter pair are, and the documentary follows the two quite closely. In the lead-up to the Super Bowl, Emme took her mom out to a dance studio for young girls, who squealed in excitement upon seeing the famous entertainer.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“They’re coming out of the woodwork!”Jennifer Lopez is gushing in delight as an impromptu flash mob breaks out — to the tune of “Jenny From the Block,” naturally — on the red carpet of “Halftime,” her new documentary that opened the 2022 Tribeca Festival. “Only in New York,” she said, letting out a “woo.”the woman of the hour, @jlo, watching in delight as a flash mob breaks out on the red carpet at the #Halftime world premiere pic.twitter.com/vHxShRTTxx— Rebecca Rubin (@rebeccaarubin) June 9, 2022Wednesday’s world premiere doubled as a homecoming, of sorts, for the global icon, who grew up only a few blocks from the United Palace in Washington Heights, where the movie played to 3,000 mostly maskless and always enthusiastic audience members.

Jennifer Lopez has an undeniably massive and loyal fanbase, and as she attended the global premiere of her highly-anticipated documentary film about her career, Halftime, none other than Today's Hoda Kotb was at the red carpet, front and center supporting the singer.MORE: Hoda Kotb joins co-star Jenna Bush Hager in discussion regarding bad relationshipsThe documentary follows her multi-decade career with a focus on her Super Bowl Halftime performance in 2020, and HELLO! had the opportunity to attend the red carpet as part of opening night of the Tribeca Festival.As crowds gathered at the iconic United Palace Theater in New York, the morning show host proved she's J.Lo's biggest fan.WATCH: The trailer for HalftimeMORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates former co-star Kathie Lee Gifford's baby news on the airThe two have been friends for several years, and as Hoda came out in support for the documentary debut, she was all smiles and visibly excited to finally get to see the film.For the event, the news anchor looked drop-dead gorgeous sporting a pair of skin tight leather pants, a black blouse with see-through sleeves, and perfectly accessorized the look with sky-high stiletto heels.The mom-of-two was more than ready for a night honoring J.Lo, and as some of the actress' hit songs blared through the sound system, HELLO! spotted the star dancing up to everyone and animatedly chatting about how great the singer is. Hoda raved about J.Lo on the red carpet"If anyone knows how to turn the lights on, it is her.

Jennifer Lopez is loving life with Ben Affleck right by her side!

Woah! Jennifer Lopez showed off her famous figure in a barely-there dress at the premiere of her Netflix documentary Halftime during the Tribeca Film Festival.

The idea of co-headlining took some getting used to for Jennifer Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez’s gorgeous pink handbag by royal-approved luxury brand Ferragamo.RELATED: JLo's quilted bag is in the big Coach summer saleAnd if you love JLo's 'Iconic' bag as much as we do – yes, its name is literally Iconic – we know where you can shop for the exact $2,500 purse or a very similar princess-worthy look for much less.RELATED: JLo and Duchess Kate both love Aspinal bags - and they're on saleJennifer Lopez's Tweezerman lash curler costs just $23Celebrating her new Netflix documentary Halftime, Jennifer rocked a surprising look by Coach on her Instagram: a 1960s-inspired floral minidress with a matching coat from the brand’s upcoming fall collection.A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)While we wait for that perfect outfit to hit the stores, we definitely have our eyes on her covetable accessories: $40 Privé Revaux sunglasses, Gucci Angel t-strap platform heels and of course, THAT bag. JLO'S BAG: Ferragamo Iconic Bag, $2,500 / £1,865, FerragamoIn one Instagram pic the Hustlers star gave fans an eye-popping close-up of the regal top handle Ferragamo handbag with signature oval clasp, along with her jaw-dropping flower-themed manicure and huge yellow engagement ring.We're so enamored of Jennifer's Ferragamo that we went on a hunt for it, plus some lookalikes that start at less than $40.

Jennifer Lopez is living it up in New York. The powerhouse finally got to watch her new documentary Halftime on the big screen last night a the Tribeca Film Festival for opening day but before she headed to the premiere she stopped by a beautiful mural made in her honor.

Jennifer Lopez finally gets to watch her new documentary Halftime on the big screen. On Wednesday, she premiered the Netflix film at Tribeca Film Festival on opening day, and she looked incredible.JLo wore a black gown with sheer cutouts that showed off her toned physique. She strutted down the red carpet alone, and while her fiancé Ben Affleck was not in attendance, the 8.5-carat green diamond engagement ring sat happily on her finger. At the premiere, Lopez talked to Entertainment Tonight and called the experience surreal.

“Thank you so much for coming I didn’t plan to say anything. I was going to sneak out,” said Jennifer Lopez from somewhere near the stage but hard to spot at the end of Halftime, the Amanda Micheli documentary on the iconic pop star that opened the 21st Tribeca Festival Wednesday night.

Jennifer Lopez' "Halftime" Netflix special premiered June 8 at the Tribeca Film Festival. For the premiere, Lopez stunned in a black and sheer floor-length gown.The "Let's Get Loud" singer wore her hair in a slicked back half-up-half-down ponytail. The documentary will be available for viewers June 14 on the streaming site.

Perfect timing. While celebrating the premiere of her Netflix documentary Halftime, Jennifer Lopez gushed about the next chapter of her life with fiancé Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Lopez changes into a chic pantsuit look to celebrate her new film Halftime!

Jennifer Lopez looked absolutely sensational as she stepped out in style for the premiere of her Netflix documentary, Halftime. Wowing the crowds at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Wednesday, the 52 year old oozed confidence in a heavily cut-out black velvet figure-hugging dress.The sheer panels of the multi-talented star's gown gave way to her famously gym-honed figure as she posed up a storm at the event.

Jennifer Lopez really turned heads last night as she arrived at the premiere of her new Netflix documentary.

Jennifer Lopez’s new documentary, “Halftime”, is giving fans an inside look at her groundbreaking Super Bowl halftime performance, which she co-headlined with Shakira and featured Lopez’s daughter, Emme.