Latina megastars Jennifer Lopez and Shakira take the stage during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show. The show announced the involvement of the two singers last 26th of September 2019, intended to be a representation of Hispanic culture in Miami, this year’s Super Bowl’s host city. This makes it the first time the halftime show will be headlined by Latin music artists since Super Bowl XXXIII with Gloria Estefan.
Shakira kicked off the show with her biggest hits like “Whenever, Whenever” and “Hips Don’t Lie”. She was joined by Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny in her performance of ‘I Like It’ and ‘Chantaje’.
Later on, Lopez gave an electrifying performance on her hits like “Jenny from the Block”, “Waiting for Tonight”, “Booty” and “On the Floor”. J. Balvin joined her in a throwaway number of “Mi Gente”. Nearly 130 dancers joined Lopez’s set of the show.
Lopez’s daughter Emme Muñiz also appeared in her segment of ‘Let’s Get Loud’, performing a section of ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ and reuniting with Shakira for ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’.
This year’s Super Bowl LIV was held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The match sees the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in a 31–20 finish.
Yet, J. Lo and Shakira’s halftime performance received a highly positive reception and took the Internet by storm for both singers’ electrifying numbers. The performance was also praised for Lopez’s tribute to Puerto Rico with her feathered cloak.
Here are some online responses, starting from celebrities:
Lady Gaga:
. @JLo and @shakira and all the special guests were so incredible!!! What a fun halftime show I danced and smiled the whole time. Such powerful sexy women!!!! On camera and off!!!!! Love you beautiful sexy talented women ?? #SuperBowlHalftimeShow #SuperBowl
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) February 3, 2020
J. Lo’s hubby Alex Rodriguez:
AMAZING!! She ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT! Wow, that was so fun!
I’m so proud of you, Jen! ❤️ @JLo pic.twitter.com/bD07MLcKYx
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) February 3, 2020
Fergie:
So much raw energy and talent blessed that stage tonight. Legendary ?? I look up to you both so much ?? @jlo @shakira pic.twitter.com/rsw86L9NfK
— Fergie (@Fergie) February 3, 2020
And some from the netizens:
They just don’t age don’t they #superbowl2020 Super Bowl 2020 full halftime show: J. Lo and Shakira dazzle, sparkle, shine https://t.co/CEmgQTLkrT
— Mitchell Azucena (@MitazIsHere) February 3, 2020
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira DELIVERED at the 2020 #SuperBowl halftime show https://t.co/QZRXpoIvwW
Knew these ladies wouldn’t disappoint! Brava
— Debi Power ?? (@Deb_A_Power) February 3, 2020
@jlo and @shakira put on a powerhouse performance at #Superbowl 2020 Halftime Show. Nobody will be able to top this ? #sbliv ? pic.twitter.com/iKHxwnjWlC
— Charbel Torbey (@CharbelTorbey) February 3, 2020