Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Bell feature in new series for Quibi

In its description of “Thanks a Million”, Quibi explains: “In each episode, grateful public figures kickstart a chain of kindness by gifting $100,000 to an unsuspecting individual who has had a positive impact on their life. The recipient must then pay it forward by gifting half of that sum to someone else who has done the same, and the chain continues. Across ten episodes, $1,000,000 will be put in the hands of everyday people.” Each of the episodes will also turn a spotlight on a particular celebrity.

Along with Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Bell, the series will also feature episodes on Alex Rodriguez, a former baseball star who is also engaged to Lopez, Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), model Karlie Kloss and American football player Aaron Rodgers. More celebrity names will shortly be disclosed.


Lopez will also take charge of the production of the series via her company Nuyorican Productions, which is partnering in the project with B-17 Entertainment and Universal Alternative Television Studio. For the moment, a broadcast date has yet to be announced. The future streaming platform Quibi is set to launch in the United States on April 6, 2020.

This latest project adds to host of other original shows in development for the streaming platform including a forthcoming horror series by Steven Spielberg, which viewers will only be able to see if their phones know that it is dark outside. IB/JB

source: entertainment.inquirer.net

Jennifer Lopez shares journey to self-acceptance

NEW YORK—Jennifer Lopez wants to share a life lesson with her fans: Learn to love yourself first. “I promise that if you tap into it, it’s going to make your life better,” she assures.

The actress, singer and producer sat down for an interview about “True Love,” her new book that was originally intended to be a piece of memorabilia about the 2012 Dance Again World Tour that she embarked on in the wake of her split from husband Marc Anthony. Then, it became much more.

“It became evident that my songs were so autobiographical—it isn’t just the story of my relationships, but the story of my career, as well.”

Lopez, 45, recently kicked off her heels, got comfy on a couch and opened up about her own journey to self-acceptance.

You say early in the book that this is not a tell-all.

I don’t feel that it’s my responsibility to share all the intimate details of my relationships. As an artist, I do feel that it’s my responsibility to bare my soul, use my experiences and share the lessons I’ve learned through my art—that’s what this book does!

You also discussed confidence issues.

Being successful caused me to have low self-esteem. When you hear negative things about yourself, it becomes a mantra in your head: ‘You’re not good enough. You’re not a good actress, performer, person—you want candles in your room’—things that aren’t true!’ It’s the tape that plays in your head that’s dangerous, and what you want to do is reprogram that tape.

Does being called ‘Most Beautiful Person in the World’ make you feel like you need to always be on your game?

No, I don’t take it seriously. It’s flattering, but it’s going to be tomorrow’s trash. I don’t let that feed my ego in the way that some people could.

Are you gun-shy now about having a relationship in the public eye?

Right now, I just want to be on my own, have friends and get to know myself better. I have to love myself before I can love somebody else! And, if somebody comes along, that person can add to that happiness.   AP

source: entertainment.inquirer.net