Jennifer LopezandShakira‘s show-stoppingperformance during the 2020 Super Bowlstill has people talking weeks later.
According to multiple outlets, the Federal Communications Commission received 1,312 complaints from people in 49 states about the Feb. 2 show — which saw Shakira, 43, and Lopez, 50, singing and dancing to a medley of their hits in glittery ensembles while showing off an array of moves that included both nods to their cultures and current events.
The complaints are in stark contrast to those about the2019 Super Bowl halftime performancewhenMaroon 5‘sAdam Levinewas able to purposely remove his shirt and did much of the show with his bare torso exposed.
Last year, only around 50 people filed complaints with the FCC about the Maroon 5 frontman’s shirtless performance,according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Countless people reacted to the FCC news on Wednesday, scoffing at the amount of complaints.
Wrote one Twitter user, “Just read the article about complaints filed w/@FCCabout the Super Bowl halftime show. I’m still laughing. I wonder if as many complaints were lodged the previous year when Maroon 5 played. I guess mommies were ok with Adam Levine. Hypocrites!”
Anotherwrote in response to a tweetabout the complaints, “Obviously has never watched NFL cheerleaders and/or seen a Super Bowl halftime show before.”
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During the 2020 show, Shakira — who is from Barranquilla, Colombia — appeared to pay tribute to her home country with herher “zaghrouta,” tongue-flickingthat went viral not long after she took the stage to kick things off, right before performing her hit “Hips Don’t Lie.”
A “zaghrouta” is a traditional Arabic expression of joy and celebration, commonly used at weddings and parties. Other fans pointed out that it could’ve been a “cultural reference to Barranquilla’s Carnaval and a celebration of Colombia’s culture.”
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Much like after Shakira and Lopez’s performance, fans flocked to social media to comment on the halftime show in 2019. Among those, many users questioned why Levine was able to purposely remove his shirt, especially afterJanet Jacksonwas criticized for herwardrobe malfunctionduring her 2004 Super Bowl set withJustin Timberlake.
Jackson’s accidentled to540,000 complaints to the FCC.
Despite the complaints,countless fans praised the 2020 show, including a slew of celebrities.
TweetedLady Gagaat the time, “@JLoand@shakiraand 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.”
Aside from Lopez, Shakira and Maroon 5, other big names that have taken the Super Bowl stage in recent years includeLady Gaga,Beyoncé,Coldplay,Katy Perry,Missy ElliottandLenny Kravitz.
source: people.com
