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Jennifer Lopez posts gondola video, reveals missed Madonna VMA slot

8/5/2026

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Lopez College Prep

Jennifer Lopez rode a gondola in Venice with daughter Emme and posted a video to Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” on X.
Lopez told “Watch What Happens Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that preparing for the twins’ college departure feels emotional and makes her cry for two months.
She hopes the twins will miss their dorms and return home soon.

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Lopez Misses VMA

Jennifer Lopez told “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” (June 8) that she rehearsed for Madonna’s 2003 VMA “Like a Virgin” performance but was barred because she was filming *Shall We Dance?*.
She said she had been slated to be one of Madonna’s brides and to open the act by singing “Like a Virgin.”
Christina Aguilera replaced Lopez in the televised performance after the scheduling conflict.

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Lopez College Prep

Jennifer Lopez rode a gondola in Venice with daughter Emme and posted a video to Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” on X.
Lopez told “Watch What Happens Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that preparing for the twins’ college departure feels emotional and makes her cry for two months.
She hopes the twins will miss their dorms and return home soon.

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