Jennifer Lopez Remembers Her ‘Shades Of Blue’ Co-Star Ray Liotta: “I Felt Lucky To Have Him There”

Popstar Jennifer Lopez revealed that she was furious that she could not headline the Super Bowl 2020 halftime show alone and had to share the stage with Shakira. In her new documentary, Halftime, the 52 year old icon stated that it was the ‘worst idea in the world' co-headlining with the Colombian singer. J-Lo initially hated the idea, and argued with NFL executives over why they wanted two female performers when usually a solo artist is given the honour.The Netflix documentary, which premiered on Wednesday night at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, explores the J-Lo's life both on and off-stage.

Sigourney Weaver is paying tribute to her late co-star, Ray Liotta.

Kevin Costner is paying tribute to Ray Liotta, who died in his sleep this week at age 67 while shooting a movie in Costa Rica.

passed away in his sleep due to unknown causes Wednesday evening while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. He was 67.The “Gangs of New York” filmmaker, 79, shared a touching statement with People on Thursday, noting: “I’m absolutely shocked and devastated by the sudden, unexpected death of Ray Liotta. He was so uniquely gifted, so adventurous, so courageous as an actor.”“Playing Henry Hill in ‘Goodfellas’ was a tall order, because the character had so many different facets, so many complicated layers, and Ray was in almost every scene of a long, tough shoot,” he continued.

Ray Liotta —  known for his iconic role as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's film — started his career in Tinseltown in the 1980s. He skyrocketed to fame in "Goodfellas" when he portrayed a real-life mobster rising through the ranks of a crime family in Brooklyn.  Liotta went on to star in dozens of film and television projects, including "The Many Saints of Newark," "Hannibal," and "Shades of Blue," and worked with Johnny Depp in the 2001 movie "Blow." Behind the camera, Liotta was a doting dad to daughter Karsen, 23, whom he shared with ex-wife, Michelle Grace.  At the time of his death, Liotta was engaged to Jacy Nittolo.

Jennifer Lopez took to social media to publish a heartfelt message after learning about the passing of her good friend Ray Liotta, known for Field of Dreams and Goodfellas.According to the actor’s publicist, the star passed at 67 in his sleep. “Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called ‘Dangerous Waters’ when he passed. He passed in his sleep,” Jennifer Allen told CNN.

Lorraine Bracco is speaking out following the sudden death of Ray Liotta.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – OCTOBER 22: Actor Ray Liotta speaks onstage at the 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala presented by The Los Angeles Times held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 22, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

Lorraine Bracco, Alessandro Nivola and Jamie Lee Curtis have led tributes to the late Ray Liotta. Messages of grief surrounding the death of the ‘Goodfellas’ star - who passed away, aged 67, while in the Dominican Republic shooting his new movie ‘Dangerous Waters’ - have poured in from his former co-stars and across the entertainment industry. Lorraine Bracco - who played his wife Karen Hill in the 1990 mob movie directed by Martin Scorsese - was “utterly shattered” by the “terrible news”.

Jennifer Lopez is mourning the loss of the late actor — and her former co-star — Ray Liotta.

Jennifer Lopez revealed that she was grieving following the sudden death of her former co-star and friend Ray Liotta.MORE: Jennifer Lopez in tears in trailer for intimate Netflix documentary HalftimeALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress took to social media to pay tribute to her Shades of Blue co-star, also including several photos and clips of theirs.VIDEO: Goodfellas starring Ray Liotta"Ray was my partner in crime on Shades of Blue… the first thing that comes to mind is he was so kind to my children," she emotionally wrote."Ray was the epitome of a tough guy who was all mushy on the inside… I guess that's what made him such a compelling actor to watch. The original Goodfella. MORE: Jennifer Lopez flashes first engagement ring from Ben Affleck in resurfaced video"We shared some intense moments on set those three years! When I first heard he took the job on Shades of Blue, I was thrilled, and the first time we walked on set to do our first scene together there was an electric spark and a mutual respect and we both knew this was going to be good."Jennifer paid an emotional tribute to Ray upon learning of his passingJennifer continued: "We enjoyed doing our scenes together and I felt lucky to have him there to work with and learn from.

Jennifer Lopez is reflecting on her relationship with her late co-star Ray Liotta.

Honoring her costar. Jennifer Lopez is speaking out following the death of her former Shades of Blue castmate Ray Liotta.