Jennifer Lopez

Public funding for a Jennifer Lopez concert in Yerevan sparked debate in Armenia after several million dollars previously earmarked for a cancelled Snoop Dogg concert were reassigned. Critics questioned transparency, budget priorities and anticipated benefits.

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Samantha Barbash, who said she inspired Lopez's character in 'Hustlers', sued several production companies, including Nuyorican Productions, alleging violations of her likeness rights, among other claims. The federal court granted a motion to dismiss and rejected the claims.

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The choice of Jennifer Lopez as a central performer in a Motown tribute at the Grammy Awards attracted criticism, with some arguing that a Black artist should have taken the role given the label's history and cultural significance.

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The release of 'Ain't Your Mama' attracted criticism because the track had been produced by Dr Luke, who was involved in highly publicised litigation with Kesha, who accused him of abuse. Some fans saw a contradiction in a song presented as feminist being professionally associated with him.

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After Jennifer Lopez's concert at the Mawazine festival was broadcast on Moroccan television, a complaint was lodged against the artist and organiser alleging offences against public decency and objecting to the show's allegedly sexually explicit nature.

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Jennifer Lopez performed at an event in Turkmenistan and sang 'Happy Birthday' to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, a leader criticised by human rights organisations. The performance was criticised as lending symbolic legitimacy to a repressive regime.

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PETA activists targeted Jennifer Lopez over the use of animal fur in her Sweetface clothing line, organising protests and public campaigns. The controversy formed part of a wider debate about fur in the luxury fashion industry.

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The remix of 'I'm Real' sparked protests after Jennifer Lopez sang a racial slur directed at Black people. Campaigners called for the song to be withdrawn and condemned its use by a non-Black artist.

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Jennifer Lopez was detained with Sean Combs following a shooting at a Manhattan nightclub and was briefly accused of possessing a firearm. The charges against her were dropped a few hours later, and she was not prosecuted in the case.

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