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Jennifer Lopez has returned to the studio to write new music inspired by her children, Max and Emme, leaving for university, describing the transition as 'devastating and sad and scary'. The 57-year-old singer said the experience has created emotional space that led to a burst of songwriting, resulting in what she considers some of her best work. Her first release from this period, 'Proof of Love', is an upbeat track with emotional depth, set to appear as a bonus on the first vinyl edition of her 2011 album Love? in November. Lopez described the song as exploring how pain and grief can serve as proof of love, blending joy with a 'tad of a tear'.
She has encouraged other parents entering the empty-nest phase to revisit personal dreams and routines, emphasizing self-care and productivity. Lopez shared that Max and Emme were accepted to all five universities they applied to and received scholarship offers. The twins, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony, attended different high schools and will attend different universities.
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