Jennifer Lopez tells Britney Spears to ‘stay strong’

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Jennifer Garner is seemingly keeping herself occupied following her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s wedding to Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez.READ: Inside Jennifer Garner's dreamy $14m LA home – as Ben Affleck lists $30m mansion nearbyJennifer, 50, took to her Instagram to hop on the Teenage Dirtbag trend that has gone viral on the internet.Jennifer Garner shares daring videoBut what exactly is this trend that has got the internet buzzing? Simply put, the trend sees people post their embarrassing teenage years with the 2000s hit, Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus, playing in the background - lovely.READ: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck make union 'official' as they marry for second timeMORE: Jennifer Garner pulls out of latest TV project amid family weddingThe Alias actress posted a series of rare snapshots from her teenage years and it's iconic. One picture showed the Golden Globe Award winning actress doing ballet, whilst another sees the star posing with a hilarious facial expression on her.The gorgeous actress can also be seen in a Dorothy costume from the classic musical, Wizard of Oz.

Sir Elton John and Britney Spears have released their new track Hold Me Closer today — marking the first music release Britney has had in six years. Hold Me Closer remixes Elton’s 1971 classic Tiny Dancer with his 1976 hit The One, transforming the track into a modernised dance anthem perfectly saluting the summer.The song shows off impressive vocals from Britney, 40, singing alongside Elton, 75. Britney secretly returned to a recording studio in LA in July shortly after her wedding with Sam Asghari, where she laid down her vocals for the song, after being convinced by fan Elton to join him on the track, created by himself and music producer Andrew Watt.

Britney Spears did it again — put out hit music, that is. For the first time since her conservatorship was terminated, the singer has released a new single: «Hold Me Closer,» a collaboration with fellow music icon Elton John. Their duet is an update of John's beloved 1972 hit, «Tiny Dancer.»A week ago, the stars' cover art for the remix debuted, featuring photos of the two as kids.

Jennifer Lopez has been walking the VMA red carpet for years and has never failed to provide fans with an iconic red carpet moment and look. No matter what award show or premiere she’s attending, Lopez knows how to shut down the carpet and have all eyes on her, as evidenced by the creation of Google Images following her appearance at the Grammys in a green Versace dress. Her VMA looks are just as iconic and illustrate changes in fashion over the years.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentFree Britney, at last! Britney Spears’ fans around the world are praising the pop star’s return to music after she dropped her new single with Elton John.Spears collaborated with John on “Hold Me Closer,” a new spin on his hit song “Tiny Dancer.” The single marks the first music to come from Spears since her conservatorship was terminated in November 2021.Throughout the conservatorship, Spears recorded music, went on tour and held a Las Vegas residency, but testified last summer that she was forced to work against her will throughout the 13-year court-ordered arrangement.Spears’ legal battle continues, as the singer fights against her father, Jamie Spears, who oversaw her conservatorship, and her former business manager, Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group. Spears claims that her father and Tri Star took advantage of her finances throughout the conservatorship and has made damning allegations about their alleged behavior towards her, which she has categorized as “conservatorship abuse.” The judge recently sided with the singer, ordering that her father must sit for a deposition this month, and ruling that she would not be deposed.

still standing after years of struggles — on “Hold Me Closer,” her first newly recorded single since 2016.The cross-generational collaboration between 40-year-old Spears and the 75-year-old Rocket Man — which dropped from the dream-duet heavens on Friday morning — is a radical reworking of John’s 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer.” Indeed, it’s such an extreme makeover that they gave the song it’s own new name taken from the original’s chorus. All together now, “Hold me closer, tiny dancer!”While “Tiny Dancer” was an epic ballad that took your inner ballerina pirouetting across the keys in a fanciful flight, “Hold Me Closer” goes twirling directly under the disco ball with some thumping beats but also a light airiness that captures some of the graceful beauty of the original. Like John’s recent hit with Dua Lipa — “Cold Heart (Pnau remix),” which mashed up “Rocket Man” with a few of his other songs — “Hold Me Closer,” produced by Andrew Watt and Cirkut, also features elements of Elton’s “The One” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.”And while their digitally altered voices sometimes blend into one another where you can hardly tell the difference, it’s great to hear the moments when Spears’ distinctive, much-missed chirp stands out.And after the its initial futuristic electro-whirl, “Hold Me Closer” brings you back down to earth with John’s piano work at the end.The beginnings of this collaboration go all the way back to 2015, when Spears professed her love for “Tiny Dancer” in a tweet.

Heather Morris says Jennifer Lopez cut dancers because they were Virgos. The former ‘Glee’ star heard a rumour that the ‘Hustlers’ star - who recently had a star-studded wedding to marry Ben Affleck - told people to leave an audition based on their star sign. The 35-year-old actress told comedian Justin Martindale on his podcast ‘Just Sayin’ With Justin Martindale’ on Wednesday (24.

Elton John says he was so “excited” to work with Britney Spears on their new duet.

Jennifer Lopez went from a bride in white in Georgia to a happy wife in white in Italy, and Ben Affleck couldn't look happier.The «Love Don't Cost a Thing» singer and star were spotted on their Italian honeymoon walking the streets of Milan as they shopped at high-end boutique stores. Lopez looked stunning in a white crop top with white jeans and platform heels. She completed the look with a fedora hat.In addition to holding on to a purse, Lopez also held on to Affleck.

Jennifer Lopez really kick out dancers based on their signs? According got “Glee” alum Heather Morris, the newlywed star once cut out dancers from auditions for her tours because they were Virgos.Morris, an Aquarius, worked as a professional dancer for many years. She made the allegations on the “Just Sayin’ with Justin Martindale” podcast, per Page Six.

Vivica A. Fox has changed her perspective on the controversial Oscars slap, after sharing her thoughts about it in June, and criticizing Jada Pinkett Smith’s response to the incident, during an interview at The Wendy Williams Show.

There’s no way Jennifer Lopez could make decisions about backup dancers like this… could she?!?!

"Clerks" director Kevin Smith revealed the secret to how he convinces Hollywood’s biggest celebrities to star in his films.  "I've known people for years. I've been in the business… nearly 30 years," Smith told Fox News Digital at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.

Canada’s top film and television awards are going gender-neutral.

Britney Spears deleted Instagram.

, you have to go on a , am I right?Jennifer Lopez—I'm sorry, it's actually now—is currently in Italy with celebrating their second wedding, which took place on August 20. While a European honeymoon sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the pair actually in July, following their Las Vegas elopement.

Jennifer Lopez isn’t a fan of working with Virgos, according to “Glee” star Heather Morris.

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Heather Morris is sharing a surprising story.

No room for Virgos on the bus? During one of Jennifer Lopez’s past tours, she allegedly cut potential dancers based on their astrological signs.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez got Hollywood buzzing over the weekend when the two wed at the Pearl Habour actor's Georgia mansion.READ: Ben Affleck reveals real reason he and Jennifer Lopez called off 2004 weddingJennifer, known for her hits On The Floor and Jenny From the Block, recently showed off her gorgeous wedding dresses by Ralph Lauren.Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck's Love StoryThe 53-year-old singer and actress wore three looks by the famous brand and looked incredible in all of them. One dress was a breathtaking backless full-length gown that featured ruffles flowing into a train, whilst another had a Swarovski crystal-embellished neckline.MORE: Jennifer Lopez shares first look at her THREE Ralph Lauren wedding dressesREAD: Ben Affleck and new wife Jennifer Lopez look so in love during romantic honeymoonThe new bride took to her website to show off her looks, but fans were left wondering where her beau Ben is in the pictures.Some may have speculated that Ben is just a private person - and understandably so considering the media pressure he and Jennifer had faced during their first engagement in 2002.A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)One of the images Jennifer shared after her wedding to BenThe two split shortly after their first engagement and went on to marry other famous faces.

After attending Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding, director Kevin Smith was convinced that true love does exist.  "The wedding as presented, just absolutely beautiful," Smith told Fox News Digital exclusively at the "Clerks III" movie premiere.  "Watching two people who worked so hard to get to that moment close the circle and how clearly in love that they are with one another was inspiring," the "Clerks III" director remarked. Smith was a guest at Lopez and Affleck’s three-day wedding weekend at Affleck's 87-acre Georgia estate.

Jennifer Lopez just wed Ben Affleck for the second time in a friends and family ceremony, and as you might expect, she certainly did it in style. JLo, 52, had not one but two wedding hair looks for the occasion, including a slick bun that feels like a major nod to one of her most iconic noughties movie characters. Her second nuptials took place at the weekend, but we’re finally seeing the full details of the elegant updo thanks to her hairstylist, Chris Appleton.

Britney Spears is taking a break from Instagram. The 40-year-old singer has deleted her account just hours after sharing a sneak peek of her highly-anticipated new song with Elton John. Spears posted a brief snippet of the duo's «Hold Me Closer» collaboration on Wednesday, accompanied by a lengthy caption thanking John for the opportunity to work together.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck cemented their union in front of family and friends on 20 August, decades after they originally planned to wed.SHOP: Jennifer Lopez's mermaid wedding dresses were iconic – and we've found the best lookalikesThe couple initially got engaged in 2002 but called time on their relationship just two years later before reuniting in 2021 – and now Ben has revealed why he believes they never made it down the aisle the first time around.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially marry in Las VegasDuring their lavish three-day wedding at Ben's stunning $8million Georgia estate, the groom reportedly told guests during his wedding speech that he and Jennifer did not marry the first time because they needed to have their respective children.After their break-up, Ben went on to have three kids, Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, ten, with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, while JLo shares twins Emme and Max, 14, with ex-husband Marc Anthony.MORE: Newlyweds Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's decadent wedding gifts revealedSEE: Jennifer Lopez shares first look at her THREE Ralph Lauren wedding dressesAccording to UsWeekly, Ben made an "impassioned speech" in which he professed his love for his new bride and her children and told guests that they are the "blessing and gift" that occurred because he and Jennifer didn't marry before.He added that their existence is "proof that everything happens for a reason".

Britney Spears has said that she’s feeling “overwhelmed” as she prepares to end her six-year hiatus to release a new collaboration with Elton John.The team-up – titled ‘Hold Me Closer’ – includes an interpolation of the chorus from John’s 1971 classic ‘Tiny Dancer’, and is due to arrive tomorrow (August 26). It’ll mark Spears’ first material since her most recent album, 2016’s ‘Glory’ (an outtake from that record, ‘Swimming In The Stars’, came out in late 2020).Taking to Twitter today (August 25), the singer wrote: “Okie dokie … my first song in 6 years!!!! It’s pretty damn cool that I’m singing with one of the most classic men of our time … [Elton John].“I’m kinda overwhelmed… it’s a big deal to me !!! I’m meditating more and learning my space is valuable and precious !!!”Spears continued: “I’m learning everyday is a clean slate to try and be a better person and do what makes me happy … yes I choose happiness today.

2022 is the year of lavish celebrity weddings. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck recently wrapped up a three-day wedding weekend at his 87-acre Georgia estate and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker flew to Portofino, Italy to say "I do" in front of their friends and family.

Kevin Smith is still reeling over Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding.Smith, who was a guest at the couple's star-studded nuptials at Affleck's estate in Georgia over the weekend, spoke to ET's Matt Cohen at the premiere of his new film, , where he called the wedding «one of the most precious moments» he's ever witnessed in his life.«It was absolutely beautiful,» Smith gushed. «She's got impeccable taste, so the whole wedding looked fantastic.

Britney Spears is back on the music scene. The icon, 40, took to Twitter Wednesday to share that she is releasing her first new song in six years with "one of the most classic men of our time," Elton John, 75.

Britney Spears is logging off of Instagram…and headed to Twitter!

Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown will be starring with Jennifer Lopez in her upcoming movie, Atlas.

Legendary performer Elton John gave fans a preview of his new track with pop star Britney Spears on Tuesday. The song "Hold Me Closer" is a new rendition of John's classic 1971 tune "Tiny Dancer." It will be Spears’ first new release since her 2016 studio album "Glory." John gave French diners a taste of the single as he took to Instagram to share an intimate and brief performance at the La Guérite in Cannes.  In the video, the "Bennie and the Jets" singer is seen giving a handshake to the DJ at the restaurant and taking a seat to prepare for his performance, as he received hip surgery last year.