Jennifer Lopez smiles on the red carpet during the premiere for "This Is Me ... Now: A Love Story," a companion to her new album. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Jennifer Lopez is hitting the road this year, and she's stopping in New Orleans on Aug. 30.
Why it matters: The dancing, singing and acting superstar is one of the most talented performers of our generation, with dozens of award nominations and wins, 80 million records sold, 15 billion song streams and multiple successful brands and businesses, to boot.