Jennifer Lopez returns to stage
Jennifer Lopez returns to stage Getty Images

In recent months, Jennifer López has been making headlines. From her divorce and past relationship scandals to her impeccable fashion sense—and now, her return to the stage!

As fantastical as it sounds, it’s a reality. It happened during the Lebanese designer Elie Saab’s fashion runway in Saudi Arabia, celebrating the brand's 45th anniversary. The Diva from the Bronx took the stage, performing some of her greatest hits in a high-energy show that showcased not only her powerful voice but also her impressive dance moves.


Joining JLo on this luxurious runway were Camila Cabello and Celine Dion, who also contributed to the unforgettable event Saab curated.
In doing so, the Puerto Rican-American singer received critical acclaim, marking an iconic return to live performances. This show is her first major appearance since her celebrated halftime performance at Super Bowl LIV in 2020, where she shared the stage with Colombian superstar Shakira.

While her Saudi Arabia performance was her grand return, it wasn’t JLo’s original plan. Early in 2024, the artist announced the *This Is Me... Now The Tour*, with dates scheduled across various U.S. cities, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Washington D.C.

The 30-city tour was set to begin in June. However, things didn’t go as planned, forcing JLo to cancel all the scheduled shows, effectively ending a tour that never even began.

The announcement came in May, just weeks before the tour’s scheduled start. Fans were stunned as no official explanation was given by the artist regarding her abrupt decision. However, Live Nation, the company organizing the events, issued a statement later shared by JLo.

The statement revealed that JLo decided to take time off to be with her family but expressed regret for disappointing her fans. It also emphasized that the decision was not made lightly.

Although no further explanations were given, many media outlets and industry experts speculated that ticket sales had struggled since the February 15 announcement. The shows were scheduled to take place in large stadiums with substantial seating capacities.

Before canceling, JLo’s team attempted to shift the tour’s focus from promoting her latest work to celebrating her career and evoking nostalgia from her golden years of greater impact.

Despite the setbacks, Jennifer López’s monumental return to the stage in Saudi Arabia proved once again that she is capable of captivating audiences no matter how much time has passed.