Jennifer Lopez's $90M Vegas residency deal faces rocky road amid personal and tour struggles
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Lopez's highly anticipated $90 million Las Vegas residency deal is now facing uncertainty.
The Bronx-born superstar was reportedly set to headline a series of shows at the MGM Grand, but lackluster concert ticket sales and poor album performance may jeopardize the agreement.
Jennifer Lopez’s $90 Million Las Vegas residency at risk amid concert and album struggles
According to an insider, Lopez stands to earn $1 million per show for 90 dates in 2025 if the deal goes through. However, the source expressed concern over her recent tour struggles, stating, "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 insider also suggested that Lopez might be better off receiving $600,000 to $650,000 per show and committing to fewer dates.
Despite the rumors, another source indicated that no official deal with MGM has been signed yet, but discussions are ongoing. This would mark Lopez's second residency in Vegas, following her successful stint at Planet Hollywood in 2016.
Page Six reached out to representatives for both Lopez and MGM Grand but did not receive immediate responses.
Currently, Lopez is preparing for her upcoming greatest hits tour, 'This Is Me…Live,' set to begin in June. Interestingly, the tour’s name was rebranded from 'This Is Me…Now,' which was originally tied to her latest album about rekindling love with Ben Affleck.
The rebranding of her tour has raised questions, with some speculating it reflects a shift from focusing on her new album to highlighting her extensive discography.
Variety noted that this pivot might attract more listeners who didn't connect with her latest work.
“The latest rebrand suggests a pivot from a tour focusing on the new album’s songs to one spanning her discography, a move that may entice listeners who didn’t connect with her latest material.”
Adding to the turmoil, Lopez recently canceled seven shows from her tour scheduled for late August in various cities, including Cleveland and New Orleans, without providing any explanation.
Her ninth studio album also debuted poorly, landing at No. 38 on the Billboard 200.
Despite these setbacks, Lopez has found success in other areas. Her latest Netflix film, 'The Atlas,' topped charts in 55 countries last weekend. Earlier this year, she even hinted at potentially retiring from music, telling Entertainment Tonight, “The truth is I don’t even know if I’ll ever make another album after this."
Internet wants JLo to 'go away' as $90 Million Vegas Residency faces jeopardy after album and tour flop
Jennifer Lopez is facing harsh criticism from the internet as her $90 million Las Vegas residency deal hangs in the balance. Amidst disappointing album sales and a faltering tour, trolls and critics alike are expressing their frustrations online, with some even suggesting it's time for the star to step out of the limelight.
One user wrote, "After all these years I still can't understand what makes her famous? D-list acting chops at best and a mediocre singer. Hopefully the residency ticket prices will be about $25 because that's the worth of it."
Another user commented, "JLo needs to give up her greed of money and need for attention. She should concentrate on her kids and husband. Her non-stop working is ridiculous. She's worth $400,000,000. How much more does she need? She knows Ben hates all of the attention, but keeps the paps on speed dial. Before this marriage falls apart she'd better look within and do some serious soul searching and get her priorities straight."
Skepticism about the potential success of Lopez's Vegas residency is also rampant. "Who would be foolish enough to take a gamble with Jennifer Lopez????? Clearly Las Vegas is cashing in its chips," one user wrote.
Another user echoed this doubt, "I think she believes her own publicity…" and "I just want JLO to go away, it's time girl," suggesting that Lopez's self-promotion may be losing its effectiveness with the public.
Another user wrote, "I think she believes her own publicity…"
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