Contrary to what you might be expecting, the number of songs by Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and Cardi B in “Hustlers,” their newly released acting vehicle, adds up to … zero.
Meanwhile, the standout music sync in a movie that’s full of them belongs to no less likely a choice than Fiona Apple.The scene in question features Lopez alternately bumping and grinding on the floor and working the pole against a backdrop of dollar bills and Apple’s classic “Criminal.” Says music supervisor Jason Markey, “I was very scared because Fiona notoriously says no to everything.” But apparently the singer-songwriter couldn’t say no to J.Lo’s 50-year-old bootie.
“We sent her the clip and she approved it, so I would assume she just liked what she saw,” Markey says of Apple.
“Maybe she’s not a fan of Jennifer, but when you watch watch her dance, it’s undeniable.
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