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'Heartsick' Jennifer Lopez cancels upcoming summer tour to spend time with family

• Jennifer Lopez has called off her upcoming 30-date US & Canada tour.
• "I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down," Lopez wrote.
• Last week, the star shut down a question about the status of her marriage to Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Lopez has announced her decision to cancel her upcoming North American tour to spend more time with her family, telling her fans she is "devastated" about letting them down.

The singer and actor was due to kick off her first tour in five years in Orlando on June 26 before hitting up several other US and Canadian cities and ending on August 31 in Houston.

On Friday, a representative from events promoter Live Nation announced that the tour was canceled, sharing a statement to Billboard that read: "Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends."

They added that those who bought seats via Ticketmaster would receive refunds automatically, while those who went through third-party resale sites would need to contact their points of purchase for more details.

The 54-year-old also told fans about the cancellation in her newsletter, "OnTheJLo."

"I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down," it read.

"Please know that I wouldn't do this if I didn't feel that it was absolutely necessary.

"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."

Lopez announced the tour in February. It was originally conceived as the "This is Me… Now: The Tour," seemingly to accompany her 10th studio album and Prime Video movie of the same name.

As Variety noted, by April, the tour had been rebranded to "This Is Me... Live: The Greatest Hits." The outlet theorized that this was due to low ticket sales and an attempt to entice fans of Lopez's entire discography rather than her latest material.

However, Entertainment Weekly reported that it understood that Lopez "made no changes to the planned setlist or the content of the show itself and that the tour was always intended to be a celebration of Lopez's career."

The cancellation of the tour comes as reporters have begun asking questions about Lopez's personal life.

Last week, she shut down a question about the status of her marriage to Hollywood star Ben Affleck while promoting her movie "Atlas" in Mexico City.

As seen in a video shared on X by Glamour México y Latinoamérica, she was asked by someone during a question-and-answer session: "Your divorce with Ben Affleck is real? What is the truth?"

Lopez's costar, Simu Liu, intervened, responding: "OK, we're not doing that."

Lopez then added: "You know better than that."

Lopez and Affleck married in June 2022 after rekindling their romance almost two decades after they broke up and called off their 2003 wedding.

The couple were seen together this week attending Affleck's daughter Violet's graduation ceremony, People reported.

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The Inside Scoop On DC Insider Tours

Passionate professionals committed to uncovering and sharing dc's past, present, and future, what makes our tours insider tours.

Joining us for a tour is like walking on the moon: epic and unforgettable.

This is how we pull it off:

Our Washington, D.C. tours are unlike any others.

Sure, we give you the names, dates, and facts, and take you by the main tourist sites. But we spend most of the tour telling the stories behind the stories, and sharing those mysterious “right-under-your-nose” sites and stories that have been forgotten or lost to time. Did you notice the notch on that fence next to you? Well, we did. And we want to tell you how that notch connects to the Mexican-American War.

We give you the complete picture.

Your guide kicks off your DC tour with our trademark introduction,  The Abridged History of DC ™,  jumpstarting your experience with over 220 years of DC history. From there, you venture into the city and learn about the multiple neighborhoods each tour includes, and your guide brings the sites around you to life. Simple residences become prime examples of an architectural era, odd plots of land transform into centuries-old design challenges, and an etching in a memorial tells the story of a man who became a legend.  By the end, you walk away knowing more about DC than a local!

We take pride in bringing only professional tour guides onto our team. But we’re actually much more picky than that.

To ensure that you have an unforgettable DC tour experience, we bring on and train people who are already passionate and enthusiastic about DC and want to learn even more. In addition, all of our guides have been entertaining audiences of different sizes for years, whether on stage, in the classroom, or in the courtroom. But one thing all of our guides have in common is they are determined to make your DC trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

We specialize in perfection.

Before the tour even begins, you receive our custom “Insider Guide to Washington, DC,” a jam-packed e-booklet of tips specially designed to make your DC visit flawless and spectacular. We are also here to answer any questions and help set up another aspect of your trip. And to ensure that your tour with us is pure perfection, we hand out custom DC souvenirs along the way and finish off with a sweet treat.

So check out the descriptions of our different tours of Washington, D.C. listed below. If you have any questions, feel free to  contact us .

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At Madrid & Beyond, we believe what really counts are the people you encounter, and the genuine experiences you share with them.

We love sprinkling your itinerary and vacation with insider´s access to a vast range of intriguing individuals; people who have become part of our extended family and simply can’t be booked online.

From leading chefs to bullfighters, eminent winery owners to art professors, renowned architects to authentic gypsy flamenco musicians, olive oil makers to members of the aristocracy, artisanal pottery makers to distinguished artists, soccer insiders to famous mountaineers and so on, and so on. We love to open doors to these fabulous characters and personalities, letting you capture the true essence of Spain and Portugal and their people. The smiles and courtesy you’ll encounter are genuine and will make your trip sing.

For those with an eye for art, we provide a private entrée to Art Restorers in their tucked-away studio in Seville. Jesus and Pablo will warmly open their non-descript door and invite you into their artistic treasure-filled abode to share their passion for art and reveal the techniques they use to revive old art pieces.

Other insider experiences include an exclusive visit to an historic horse farm and a private ‘dancing horses show’. Or perhaps spend a day with a bullfighter, watch him train and learn his sought-after secrets. In Barcelona we provide access to Castellers Clubs, where you’ll gain incredible insight into Barcelona´s fascinating Casteller tradition.

In Portugal you can join a good friend of Madrid & Beyond, a charming Fado singer and his amigos for an authentic Fado night out surrounded by musicians and singers. He will take you to hidden taverns and bars where you can experience the real feel of Lisbon and the Portuguese culture.

For those who don’t like to return home empty handed, opt for an expert shopping insider who knows every nook and cranny of the city, from the not-to-be-missed curio shops in the old quarters to art galleries and antique stores nestled away in beautiful side streets, stunning jewelers, Spanish designer stores, the most fashionable shoe shops and so on.

We highly recommend that you try to fit at least one of these insider experiences into your itinerary – as these tend to create some of the most enriching, cherished memories of all!

F Food is a big part of the trips we arrange, as we encourage you to experience Spanish cuisine in all its guises. Eating is fun, an integral part of the culture and we urge you to get involved, participate and experience some great foodie experiences on your vacation. There’s something for everyone...

...Whether going local on an Insiders tapas tour or enjoying access to Michelin star chefs, we like to cater to all your tastes and preferences. We arrange cooking classes in almost every major city, working with wonderful characters, sometimes in their homes or in cooking schools or, as in the Basque Country, in an Invitation Only Gastronomic Society. You can visit traditional and contemporary olive mills, specialist goat’s cheese farms, delve deep inside Spain’s world famous ‘jamón ibérico’ and much more.

The world’s top food critics consistently cite Spanish restaurants in their top ten lists, and according to the Restaurant Magazine, El Celler de Can Roca is the World’s number 1 restaurant, joined by four other Spanish restaurants in the Top Twenty. That’s FIVE Spanish restaurants in the World’s Top Twenty List!

Join our fabulous hosts and indulge in epicurean tours stopping at specialist food stores, artisanal producers of cheese, chocolate makers, finishing at a local favorite away from the tourists. Our restaurant recommendations are regularly updated and we are happy to book tables on your behalf. Buen provecho!

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We always had the strong sense that we were gaining experiences which would not have been possible without the local knowledge they [the guides] brought. There was an authenticity to each one of our visits which we really appreciated and this would not have been possible unless each of the guides genuinely enjoyed what they do and were, thereby, able to engage with us in the way they did.

… We also visited a sausage maker, an olive oil maker, 2 local artists, and had 2 fabulous lunches. We had amazing access to all of these people and their work, talking with them, asking questions, with our guide translating as needed. The person-to-person interaction made it very special.

Kristin Stitz

Our guide clearly has an insider’s reputation since everyone seemed to know him by name and shake his hand with a smile.

Noah & Sharan Sevillia

Our bullfighting expert gave us the most comprehensive explanation of bullfighting that we had yet heard, and that ended up being pretty profound. Not to mention the fact that I actually want to review my Hemingway again because of him.

Alissa van Tol

We loved our experience… Our chef was so good… We were blown away on our trip!

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Jennifer Lopez cancels 2024 tour This Is Me: 'Completely heartsick and devastated'

Jennifer Lopez has canceled her summer North American tour , which was to be her first in five years, weeks before she was scheduled to go on the road.

The pop star made the announcement Friday in her On The JLo fan newsletter.

"Representatives for Live Nation announced today that the Jennifer Lopez US Summer 2024 Tour 'THIS IS ME...LIVE' is canceled, citing ... 'Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends,'" the newsletter reads.

The statement was followed by a personal note , "A Special Message to My JLovers OnTheJLo."

"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. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again," Lopez wrote. "I love you all so much. Until next time..."

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USA TODAY has reached out to Live Nation for comment.

Lopez's first show of the tour had been slated for June 26 in Orlando, Florida.

This Is Me... Live announcement comes after seven tour dates were canceled

The announcement comes weeks after several shows on the tour were canceled without explanation. According to Ticketmaster, Lopez's scheduled performances in Nashville, Tennessee; New Orleans; Raleigh, North Carolina; Atlanta; Houston; Cleveland and Tampa, Florida would no longer take place.

"Unfortunately, the event organizer has had to cancel your event," the message for those pages reads.

This is Me...Live was a 30-date arena tour that was going to feature Lopez's chart-breakers and classic hits from her discography, like songs "On The Floor," "Let's Get Loud" and "Jenny from the Block." Her most recent tour in 2019, the It's My Party tour, sold out venues across the country.

The tour was in support of her new album, “This is Me … Now,” which released in February. The record was accompanied by an Amazon Prime musical movie, “ This is Me … Now: A Love Story ."

Speaking to USA TODAY earlier this year about "This is Me ... Now" possibly being her swan song, Lopez said, "This was going to be the quintessential thing I have been searching for and wanted to say about love."

"I’ve been on this search for so long, since people first met me and my first record came out and even before that in my first movie role, where I’ve been on this journey trying to figure this thing out for myself. This (album) kind of closed the loop in a way,” she said. “It captures this moment to really say the things I want to say about love, and that is that true love does exist and some things are forever. Please don’t give up on that because that’s all that matters in life … love.”'

Bennifer timeline: Their love story spans two decades, two engagements

Separate outings have fueled speculation about marriage with Ben Affleck

Lopez's announcement also comes amid widespread speculation about her marriage of nearly two years to Ben Affleck.

After various media reports suggested Lopez and Affleck may no longer be living together, the Hollywood A-List couple has been increasingly under the microscope, with media prying over their whereabouts and whether both are still wearing their rings.

On May 16, Lopez and Affleck were photographed together for the first time in over a month, with each spotted wearing their respective wedding rings.

The two were engaged to each other twice: first in 2002 then again in 2021. The couple got married in a late-night ceremony in Las Vegas on July 16, 2022, which Lopez called "the best possible wedding we could have imagined."

This is the second marriage for Affleck and the fourth for Lopez.

Tour refunds for JLo tickets

Tickets will automatically be refunded, according to the newsletter.

Fans who purchased from third-party sites such as SeatGeek, StubHub and VividSeats should reach out to those websites for refunds.

Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri and Taijuan Moorman

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Our tour guides have backgrounds in a range of fields, from historian to architect, military personnel to archaeologist, but all are local experts with in-depth knowledge of Berlin and its history. We provide the guide who is the perfect match for your tour! Our expert guides are the magic ingredient that brings to life our five-star-reviewed tours.

Berlin has been my playground for some 20 years and to me the city remains as fascinating as ever – I never tire of it. Join me on a tour so I can share my love and passion for the city with you!

Berlin is a never-ending source of fascinating tales for someone like me, who possesses a passion for story-telling.

With a background in acting, modelling and rock journalism, Maria is as inspired as ever to share with you tales from Berlin’s complex and important history while guiding all of our tours.

Having visited 74 countries, Nickolai has come to the conclusion that Berlin is the best place on Earth.

A Berliner with extensive knowledge of WWII, with an extensive beard to match.

Specialties include Berlin digs, exploring Nazi bunkers, travel journalism, touring the city and lecture tours on the Eastern Mediterranean.

Award-winning travel documentary filmmaker with a passion for people and history.

A writer, cultural historian and adopted Berliner.

Los Angeles transplant, historian, passionate guide in and around Berlin.

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Welcome to Indo Insider Tours

Hello, curious, open-minded traveller. An abundance of riches is waiting for you.

From ancient spice routes to world heritage icons, from colonial history to rich ethnic traditions – Indonesia is a mosaic of vibrant cultures.

And, like the treasure chest of your dreams, its shimmering jewels will take a lifetime to unveil. 

So, let us help you. 

Indo Insider Tours is a premium small-group tour company specialising in extraordinary Indonesian experiences. We’ll show you the must-dos and must-sees and enrich them with our destination expertise.

Let your senses awaken as you explore the cultural heritage, cuisine and community that has drawn global seafarers for centuries.

This year we’re launching tours to Yogyakarta and Central Java – home of the world’s largest Buddhist temple and four UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites.

Indo Insider Tours

Hello, curious, open-minded traveller. An abundance of riches is waiting for you to explore.

From ancient spice routes to world heritage icons, from colonial history to rich ethnic traditions – Indonesia is mosaic of vibrant cultures.

This year we’re launching school tours to Yogyakarta and Central Java – home of the world’s largest Buddhist temple and four UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites.

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Excellent. Smooth. Fun. We booked group dinners and transfers with Indo Insider Tours during our corporate meetings in Bali. We enjoyed a selection of famous Indonesian dishes, entertainment that engaged our group and a glamorous cliff top dinner. Our group’s food allergies were carefully addressed. Transport was punctual, comfortable and safe. Indo Insider Tours gave me confidence that my group would be cared for. Would definitely recommend.

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A private village in Scottsdale houses some of Arizona's priciest real estate. I got a tour of its guarded neighborhoods.

• Silverleaf Village in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the city's most exclusive and expensive community.
• The residential area boasts Scottsdale's most expensive home, a $54 million mega-mansion.
• I got a private tour of the village with 24-hour guards and a championship golf course.

In the canyons beneath a mountain range dotted with cacti is Silverleaf Village, the most exclusive and expensive residential community in Scottsdale, Arizona .

In a city with a rapidly growing millionaire population , Silverleaf had an average selling price of $5.5 million in 2023, according to a representative of the neighborhood. And it's home to the most expensive residence on the market in Scottsdale — a mega-mansion listed for $54 million .

The village is in the 4,400-acre residential community of DC Ranch . Last month, I got an exclusive tour of the entire neighborhood's four villages, and Silverleaf stood out as the most elite, with custom estates and an exclusive clubhouse.

Take a look around the luxury desert oasis that Scottsdale's richest locals call home.

Silverleaf Village is in North Scottdale.

Silverleaf is on the east side of DC Ranch in North Scottsdale. The village is nestled in the canyons of the McDowell Mountains.

The village has 16 gated neighborhoods.

According to the DC Ranch website , the neighborhoods are guarded 24 hours a day.

The homes are a mix of luxury villas and custom estates.

Silverleaf's street signs have a fancy look, with curled details on the posts and serif fonts. According to the neighborhood's website, the homes were built in Spanish and Mediterranean Revival-style architecture.

The elevated signage, paired with mansions reminiscent of Italian castles and Greek villas, made me feel like I was somewhere in Europe.

Within the village is a private club with a golf course, a spa, pools, and restaurants.

Since the clubhouse is so exclusive, I wasn't able to access it with my media tour guide. But according to the club's website , it's a 50,000-square-foot space with casual and fine dining, a world-class spa, and both resort-style and lap pools.

I did get a peek at the championship golf course. It sprawls 18 holes over 7,322 yards and is surrounded by hills and succulents.

The homes with the highest elevation appeared to be the most luxurious.

Driving up the mountain, I noticed the houses looked more like mega-mansions. They had long, walled driveways leading up to estates with multiple buildings.

The village is still developing.

Toward the top of Silverleaf Village, I spotted several empty sites ready for more custom estates to be built. According to the neighborhood's website, luxury condos are also in the works.

From the top of Silverleaf, residents have a view of Scottsdale.

The top of Silverleaf had the best views in DC Ranch. Past the mansions and cacti dotting the canyon, I spotted golfing greens and a runway at Scottsdale Airport, where the wealthy park private jets .

With massive estates, luxury amenities, and jaw-dropping views, it was easy to see why Silverleaf Village is the most expensive place to live in Scottsdale.

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