Jennifer Lopez has announced the cancellation of her upcoming summer tour, expressing her deep disappointment and love for her fans. In a statement released on her website, Lopez said she was “completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down” and promised to make it up to her fans, stating “I love you all so much. Until next time…”
Representatives for Live Nation cited that Lopez is “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends” as the reason for the tour cancellation. The tour, originally titled “This Is Me… Now,” was quietly renamed to “This Is Me… Live | The Greatest Hits” in an attempt to boost ticket sales, which were reportedly lackluster in most markets.
The announcement comes amidst speculation about the status of Lopez’s marriage to actor Ben Affleck, with reports suggesting the couple may be living separately and not wearing their wedding rings. However, sources close to the situation have denied that the ticket sales were the primary reason for the cancellation.
The cancellation of the tour, which was set to kick off on June 26 in Orlando and run through August, has left fans disappointed and has raised questions about the state of the touring business in the entertainment industry. As the pop audience Lopez targets is known for its short attention span and unforgiving nature, the public’s reaction to the cancellation has been one of criticism and schadenfreude, particularly towards successful and powerful women like Lopez when they experience setbacks.
