It is the curvaceous derrière which launched a modern-day diva.
Suffice it to say, there was no space for any lumps or bumps in a figure-hugging outfit which stole the show.
Shrinking star: Once famous for her ample curves, Jennifer Lopez looked slimmer on stage in New York as she celebrated the New Year last night
She teamed the catsuit – which looked see-through under the stage lights – with a pair of matching diamanté studded ankle boots.
The 40-year-old singer was performing her 1999 hits Waiting For Tonight and Let’s Get Loud and her new single Louboutins at Times Square in New York to celebrate the start of 2010.
Despite miserable weather, more than 750,000 revellers braved the cold and rain to watch J.Lo sing. Millions also watched the show on television.
Showstopper: J.Lo’s skintight diamante-studded catsuit looked semi-transparent under stage lights
Uninhibited: The singer writhed and high-kicked her way through a show watched by 750,000 people
Her audience cheered as she writhed on the stage before high-kicking along to Frank Sinatra’s classic New York, New York.
J.Lo grew up in the Bronx but admitted she had never been to Times Square to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
After her performance, she told host Ryan Seacrest: ‘This is my first time ever coming down here. It’s just so much good, hopeful, amazing, loving energy. I feel like a little girl!’
Seacrest, who was presenting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, couldn’t hide his admiration for J.Lo’s costume.
He grinned: ‘That outfit has made my year!’
Unforgiving: Despite being covered in fabric from head to toe, J.Lo’s outfit was very revealing
End of the decade: J.Lo admitted it was the first time she had been at Times Square for New Year despite growing up in The Bronx
Tonight, Jennifer Lopez faced criticism from Grammy viewers for her “inappropriate” Motown tribute medley. The “Waiting for Tonight” singer performed a medley of popular Motown classics in a dramatic showcase, which included duets with Smokey Robinson and Alicia Keys.
Jennifer Lopez’s tribute to Motown fell short of expectations for Grammy viewers. Robinson, the founder and frontman of The Miracles, was instrumental in shaping Motown’s sound.
However, the performance received criticism from viewers for not being done by a black artist, especially during Black History Month. Suggestions were made for artists like Beyonce, Gladys Knight, or Jennifer Hudson to be more fitting choices than pop star Lopez.
One upset viewer expressed their disappointment by saying, “Dear #GRAMMYs, out of Anita, Beyonce, Lalah, India, Kelly Rowland, Latoya, Keyshia, Mary, Rihanna, Toni, Mariah, Monica, Brandy, Jill, Thee Diana, Faith, Patti, Gladys, Jennifer Hudson, Jasmine Sullivan, Fantasia, Tamar, Kelly Price, you choose Jennifer Lopez to do Motown? Insulting.”
The pop star’s lively performance wasn’t quite the right fit for the occasion.
The singer faced heavy criticism for sexualizing their performance.
She delivered a sequence of beloved Motown hits in a medley during her performance.
Many viewers of the Grammy Awards expressed their disapproval of choosing Lopez during Black History Month.
J-Lo, now known as a different artist, delivered a remarkable performance on stage.
One person brought their unique dancing style to the medley, while another commented on the choice of Jennifer Lopez to pay tribute to Motown during Black History Month. The criticism was directed at the lack of black songstresses in the performance. Similarly, another viewer expressed disappointment at the apparent disrespect towards older viewers who were expecting a Motown tribute but instead, got to see Jennifer Lopez dancing to salsa. #grammys was used in the tweet to express dissatisfaction with the performance.
Jennifer performed a duet with Alicia Keys during the medley, as captured by Rex Features.
Smokey Robinson stood by his decision to be part of the performance.
A story told how Jennifer was protected by the legend from facing negativity.
The performer wowed the audience with her amazing outfit transformations during her show.
She even utilized a piano to enhance her performance.
Jennifer Lopez has not responded yet to the criticism herself, with one person commenting, “Jennifer Lopez can barely do a Jennifer Lopez tribute but yet… a Motown tribute seemed appropriate. I truly hate everybody.” Another Twitter user expressed their disbelief, tweeting, “Jennifer Lopez doing a MOTOWN TRIBUTE at the Grammys? JENNIFER LOPEZ??? #Grammys2019 #AlwaysMissTheMark.” In anticipation of the backlash, Smokey Robinson, who performed part of the medley with Lopez, came to her defense.
