Jennifer Lopez made headlines when she canceled her “This Is Me… Live” tour amid personal challenges with Ben Affleck. Reports indicated that despite the cancellation, Lopez retained a portion of her $10 million signing bonus, following a policy change by Live Nation during the pandemic. According to the policy, artists receive 25% of the guarantee if a tour is canceled due to poor ticket sales.
Insiders revealed that despite this policy, Lopez did not keep the cash. Instead, the funds were held in escrow to cover expenses like salaries for tour staff, vendors, dancers, and severance pay for work that wouldn’t be completed. The remainder would stay in escrow until the next tour, with assurances that everyone involved in the canceled tour would be considered for future engagements.
Live Nation officially announced the cancellation on May 31, attributing it to Lopez’s desire to prioritize time with her family and close friends. However, speculation arose linking the decision to both ticket sales and personal issues with Affleck. Despite the tour setback, plans are reportedly in place for future tours where the same team would be rehired, maintaining continuity in Lopez’s touring efforts.
