Jennifer Lopez Scraps Summer Tour Amid Divorce Rumors

Jennifer Lopez has abruptly canceled her highly anticipated summer tour.

After news of her Las Vegas residency being at risk due to an alleged album flop, this unexpected decision could not have come at a more difficult time, with rampant divorce rumors surrounding her marriage to Ben Affleck.

As whispers about their relationship woes intensify, the scrapped tour has only heightened the curiosity about Jennifer Lopez’s personal life.

According to a representative from Live Nation, J.Lo’s highly anticipated “THIS IS ME…LIVE” tour has been abruptly canceled. The tour was scheduled to kick off in June and span various North American venues until August.

The singer addressed the cancellation on her website “OntheJLo,” expressing her deep regret. “”I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary,” she wrote. 

She assured fans, “I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time.”

It was reported that the mother-of-two was “taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Without any other official reason, the decision came amidst swirling rumors about her personal life.

Despite her personal turmoil, the cancellation certainly seemed to be a tough decision for the actress, who was visibly disappointed, as reflected in her heartfelt message.

As to if weak tickets sales could have been the reason, sources disclosed to TMZ that ticket sales had been increasing in key cities. 

Apart from her personal struggles, J.Lo seems to be encountering difficulties with her music career, specifically regarding a lucrative Las Vegas residency deal.

The Blast reported that the TV personality’s $90 million residency deal with MGM Resorts is now uncertain due to the underwhelming performance of her recent album and tour.

An insider revealed that MGM is concerned about J.Lo’s lackluster tour results. “MGM is watching her not doing well on the road. They are very nervous. It’s pretty rare you have a poor tour and then go to Vegas,” the source stated.

As a result, the insider suggested that J.Lo’s potential deal might be significantly reduced.

Although MGM, in collaboration with Live Nation, had previously offered J.Lo over $800,000 per show, Rival Casino Resorts World had a counteroffer.

They increased their bid to $875,000 per show, partnering with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). MGM and Live Nation then countered with a $1 million-per-show offer for 90 performances from next year.

Despite these competitive offers, an insider noted that casino executives were now hesitant about finalizing the agreement, leading to a sense of buyer’s remorse.

At the same time, another source confirmed that while discussions with MGM are ongoing, no formal deal had been signed yet.

The Bronx native has proven to be a significant draw for Las Vegas casinos in the past. 

From 2016 to 2018, Lopez performed 120 shows during her residency at Planet Hollywood, which was guaranteed at approximately $500,000 per show. 

Her residency reportedly grossed an impressive $101.9 million, ranking as the sixth highest-grossing Las Vegas residency of all time and the top residency by a Latin artist. 

J’Lo’s recent professional challenges come amid speculation about the status of her marriage to Affleck. The couple raised eyebrows when they did not spend Mother’s Day together.

They were also not seen publicly for over seven weeks until they attended Affleck’s child Fin’s school play. On Monday, The Blast reported that a source claimed:

“The split is getting nasty. She isn’t wasting any time moving on from Ben.” 

The insider added, “She went to the Met Gala alone, she went out to dinner on Mother’s Day without him, and now she’s looking for a new home for herself after they had spent months searching for their dream home.”

The source also highlighted the potential complications of their separation, given their combined multi-million dollar net worth. In their words, “With a combined net worth of $550 million, the divorce is only going to get nastier.”