Many media outlets are reporting that Jennifer Lopez has named her upcoming album "Lola". Some websites are also stating that "Lola" is defined as Mrs. Lopez's alter ego.
Funny - after watching several clips of Lola Falana, it's becoming quite obvious that the name "Lola" has a deeper meaning as it relates to "Lola Falana".
You see, Lola grew up in New Jersey and spent a lot of play time in New York City - Just like Jennifer Lopez. Due to the increase in Jennifer’s salary, she relocated to New York City.
Unlike like Jennifer Lopez, Lola had a singing voice but she was better known for her "curves". On the flip side, Jennifer Lopez is well known for her rear end – rather than her acting or singing talent.
Throughout Jennifer’s video catalog, there are many dance moves simply borrowed from the Lola Falana era. Beyonce Knowles can be noted as a person who continues to copy dance moves and wardrobe styles from the black cuban, "Lola Falana".
Here's what Lola had to say about growing up in Hollywood:
Jet
Mar 19, 1990
OKAY! I DON'T KNOW WHO ADRIANO CELENTANO OR LOLA FALANA IS BUT I UNDERSTAND WHERE BEYONCE CAME UP WITH ALL OF THE DANCE MOVES FOR THE SINGLE LADIES VIDEO.
ReplyDeleteTHREE LADIES DANCING - FOSSE
HAND GESTURES - ANDRIANO CELENTANO AND LOLA FALANA.
THERE'S NOTHING ABOUT BEYONCE THAT IS ORIGINAL!
JENNIFER LOPEZ COPIES LOLA FALANA AS WELL. THERE ARE TOO MANY CLIPS ON YOU TUBE OF LOLA THAT STAMPS THIS A THE TRUTH! TOO MANY!
THIS VIDEO ACTUAL WON MANY AWARDS. WOW!
ReplyDeleteLOLA is certainly a classic and was occasionally mentioned by Fred Sanford in Redd Foxx show.
ReplyDeleteBeyonce and JLO has history copying the long and forgotten.
ReplyDeleteLola Falana is another one. Is she still alive? Do she have a lawyer?
Lola is still alive but suffers from MS I believe.
ReplyDeleteLola Falana's Specials are actually available on DVD now. (http://www.videoservicecorp.com/Comedy/Lola-Falana-Show/) On the commentary her influence on Beyonce is actually mentioned!
ReplyDeleteIt's easy for a person to that they were influenced by a certain artist but to copy?
ReplyDeleteBeyonce said that she was inspired by Fosse. She copies Lola and Fosse to create the video for single ladies and it actually won many aways.
It was totally unoriginal. Why are we regarding her for work that has been done already?
Did she pay Lola's medical bills?
Stealing is stealing.
I am sure beyonce has a collection of Lola's DVDs and CDs.
Beyonce copies everyone.
ReplyDeleteShe add her freak to the dance moves and that's it.