Jennifer Lopez, the multi-talented singer, actress, and dancer, has been making headlines recently with the release of her first North American tour in five years. The tour was set to promote her newest album, “This Is Me… Now” and its accompanying films. However, Lopez has unexpectedly canceled seven dates on the tour, spanning from August 20th to the 31st. The canceled dates include performances in Cleveland, Nashville, Raleigh, Atlanta, Tampa, New Orleans, and Houston, leaving many fans disappointed.
While the tour is still scheduled for a total of 30 shows, ticket sales have been struggling. Many dates have large quantities of unsold tickets, as seen on Ticketmaster’s seating charts. Although these charts are not always entirely accurate, it appears that the majority of available seats outnumber the unavailable ones. This is a concerning issue for Lopez’s team, as it seems that the demand for the tour may not be as high as anticipated.
The tour was announced earlier this year on February 15th, with 27 dates initially on the itinerary. However, three shows were later added in Miami, Toronto, and New York, making the total number of shows 30.
Despite the additions, it seems that the tour may be struggling to draw in a significant audience. Lopez’s team has not yet made an official statement regarding the cancellations, and the notice simply states that the “event organizer” has had to cancel the performance.
The cancellations come after the release of Lopez’s highly anticipated album, “This Is Me… Now,” which debuted at a disappointing #38 on the Billboard 200 chart. This is the lowest debut for any of Lopez’s albums in the past decade, causing concern for her team and fans alike. The album, along with the tour and accompanying films, is a self-financed project that reportedly cost $20 million to produce.
The project delves into Lopez’s personal life, specifically examining her reunion with ex-fiancé Ben Affleck. The couple, who were once referred to as “Bennifer,” rekindled their romance in 2022, nearly two decades after their highly publicized breakup in 2003. The project is said to be a love-conquers-all statement, with Lopez stating that “everybody thought I was crazy” for reuniting with Affleck.
The cancellation of these tour dates may come as a surprise to many fans, as Lopez has been receiving positive reviews for her recent performances. However, it appears that the struggling ticket sales and low debut of her album may have contributed to the decision to cancel these shows.
Jennifer Lopez cancels 7 tour dates without explanation after new album ‘This Is Me…Now’ flops https://t.co/dBLATusnVu pic.twitter.com/Yw9plTS00d
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It is worth noting that Lopez’s team has not mentioned any future cancellations, and the remaining shows are still scheduled to go on as planned. The canceled tour dates will be a disappointment for fans who were looking forward to seeing Lopez perform live.
The tour cancellations may also raise concerns about the success of the two accompanying films, “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,” and “The Greatest Love Story Never Told.”
Both films are part of the elaborate project, which aims to showcase Lopez’s life as a “serial romantic.” The unexpected cancellation of several tour dates may have an impact on the films’ success, as it could potentially affect the public’s interest in the project.
