Bronx to the top: Jennifer Lopez on her roots, new music and staying power

NPR | By Scott Simon

Published August 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM EDT

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Jennifer Lopez about her career, early life, and new music.

Scott Simon

Scott Simon is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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