Jennifer Lopez admits not everyone in her camp initially supported the idea to document her romance with husband Ben Affleck in her upcoming “This Is Me… Now” album and companion film.
“As artists, we have to follow our heart and this is me following my heart and doing something that maybe everybody didn’t think was the best idea, but I had to do it,” Lopez tells me.
Lopez is set to drop “This Is Me… Now,” a new album that marks the 20th anniversary of “This Is Me…Then,” on Feb. 16. The Dave Meyers-directed companion short film will be released at the same time by Amazon MGM Studios.
Sure, Lopez has some worries about putting her and Affleck’s life in the spotlight because “we both have PTSD” caused by the media scrutiny they endured back when they first dated, she said, “but we’re older now. We’re wiser. We also know what’s important, what’s really important in life, and it’s not so much what other people think. It’s about being true to who you are.”
Asked if the film is a scripted feature or doc, Lopez explained, “You have to see it and you’ll have to experience it to understand it. That’s why I call it a ‘musical experience.’ Because there’s music, you can see it, you can hear it and then you’ll get to live it.”
A recent teaser for the film included a clip of Lopez saying, “When I was a little girl, when someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always… in love.”
It was almost a year ago when Lopez told me, at the premiere of her rom-com “Shotgun Wedding,” that she would love to act with Affleck again. They infamously co-starred in 2003’s “Gigli,” which bombed both with critics and at the box office. “We talk,” Lopez said at the time. “We love being together and working together so, yeah, you never know.”
Lopez and Affleck initially dated in the early 2000s. Bennifer, as they were often called, came to an end not long after they called off their wedding in 2003. The relationship was rekindled in 2021 before marrying in Las Vegas in 2022.
Lopez and Affleck’s most recent red carpet appearance took place on Dec. 5 in Hollywood when she was honored at Elle’s Women in Hollywood celebration.
You can avoid using chemical fertilizers by using a miracle fertilizer
A novel farming technique gaining popularity involves a farmer digging a hole for tomato planting, where an egg and a banana are strategically placed. While this may initially seem peculiar, the results are truly remarkable, and the approach is gaining widespread adoption.
The viral video depicting a farmer excavating a hole, inserting a banana and an egg, has taken the internet by storm, accumulating nearly 1.2 million views and spreading globally. In the accompanying images, the farmer is seen employing a unique method to fertilize vegetables. By creating a hole in the soil and depositing an uncooked egg and a banana in its shell, he establishes a foundation for planting tomato seedlings. The entire setup is then covered with soil.
Over time, the decomposing egg and banana release what is referred to as “magic nutrients,” crucial for the optimal growth of vegetable seeds. This natural fertilization method proves highly effective, requiring only two simple items compared to the harmful chemical fertilizers that pose risks to the land, crops, and human health.
In the face of environmental challenges, with the ozone layer and ecology deteriorating, the cultivation of fruits and vegetables becomes increasingly challenging. The conventional response has been heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers, exacerbating the issues at hand.
The drawback of chemical fertilizers lies in their synthetic nature, which can lead to soil, fruits, and vegetables being “poisoned” with overuse. This poses a significant threat to consumers. Despite their ability to enhance the appearance and expedite the growth of plants, these chemicals have adverse effects on the flavor of food and eventually inflict harm on crops. Weakened plants become more susceptible to pests and diseases, hindering growth and development.
Given the detrimental consequences of chemical fertilizers, it is advisable to explore natural alternatives. The example of using an egg and banana illustrates the potential of natural fertilizers such as ash, manure, and vegetable waste, which not only promote healthy plant growth but are also cost-effective. Embracing such natural solutions can contribute to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
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