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Jennifer Lopez Speaks Out Against ‘Negativity’ Amid Tour Cancellation

Jennifer Lopez has been living under a microscope more than usual lately. She’s had a rough time: from rumors of divorce with Ben Affleck and her tour being canceled completely….

Jennifer Lopez arrives at the premiere of Netflix's "Atlas" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood looking right wearing a white strapless gown with her hair pulled into a bun, Jennifer Lopez Speaks Out Against ‘Negativity’ Amid Tour Cancellation.

Jennifer Lopez arrives at the premiere of Netflix’s “Atlas” at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on May 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Jennifer Lopez has been living under a microscope more than usual lately. She's had a rough time: from rumors of divorce with Ben Affleck and her tour being canceled completely.

The singer and actress, 54, canceled her summer concert tour last week, citing that she wants to spend more time with her family. Fans subscribed to her newsletter "On The Jlo" were sent a note about the reported success of her latest Netflix film Atlas. The letter is also visible on her website, which also features an interactive page all about the sci-fi film.

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Lopez Speaks Out Against 'Negativity'

The message begins with “THANK YOU." Addressing her fans, J-Lo celebrates "great news" she was just made aware of, adding, "And it’s all because of YOU!!” Celebrating that Atlas was the number one movie in Netflix's top 10 movie titles list, the mother of two shared an inspirational message.

“It may seem like there’s a lot of negativity out in the world right now…but don’t let the voices of a few drown out there is soooo much love out there,” her note reads. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I love you all so much. Jennifer.”

The Tour Cancellation

Live Nation and Lopez announced the cancellation of her “THIS IS ME…LIVE” tour last Friday (May 31), stating she would be “taking time off to be with her children, family, and close friends.”

“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,” Lopez said at the time. “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.”

As we previously reported in March, Lopez canceled some tour dates amid weak ticket sales. The tour would have been her first in five years.

While doing the press junket alongside co-star Simu Liu, the duo shut down a reporter's question about rumors of divorce with Affleck. The reporter asked, “Your divorce [with] Ben Affleck is real?” Bennifer wed two years ago after 20 years apart.

Liu came to Lopez’s defense and bluntly told the reporter, “Okay, we’re not doing that.” Redirecting the questions to not be on that subject, the Barbie star added, “Thank you so much. We really appreciate it … come on, don’t come in here with that energy. Please.” Lopez was even more hostile, telling the reporter simply, “You know better than that.”

Celebrities and Fans React To Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Marriage

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married over the weekend in Las Vegas after previously being engaged 20 years ago before calling it quits.

Writing to her On The JLo newsletter, Lopez, 52, said, "We did it. Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient."

She continued to say that their elopement was "exactly what we wanted. Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world," adding that they only wished "for the world to recognize us as partners and to declare our love to the world through the ancient and nearly universal symbol of marriage."

The Hollywood "It" couple kept their attire simple, with J-Lo wearing "a dress from an old movie" and Ben wearing "a jacket from Ben’s closet." Lopez said it was the "best possible wedding we could have imagined. One we dreamed of long ago and one made real (in the eyes of the state, Las Vegas, a pink convertible and one another) at very, very long last."

Lopez said of their relationship, "When love is real, the only thing that matters in marriage is one another and the promise we make to love, care, understand, be patient, loving and good to one another. We had that. And so much more. Best night of our lives. They were right when they said, 'all you need is love.' We are so grateful to have that in abundance, a new wonderful family of five amazing children and a life that we have never had more reason to look forward to. Stick around long enough and maybe you’ll find the best moment of your life in a drive-through in Las Vegas at twelve-thirty in the morning in the tunnel of love drive-through, with your kids and the one you’ll spend forever with. Love is a great thing, maybe the best of things-and worth waiting for."

The singer and actress signed the newsletter, "With love, Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck."

News of the nuptials traveled fast, with celebrities and fans alike wishing the couple congratulations. Vanessa Hudgens told E! News of her Second Act co-star, "I was literally scrolling through Instagram and I saw that and I gasped."

On Instagram, Vanessa Bryant wished Lopez congratulations, while Hoda Kotb wrote, "Love is patient and right on time. Congrats my darling."

Fans congratulated the couple on getting hitched, while others sought this opportunity to troll the "Love Don't Cost A Thing" singer, who has famously been married several times and in many relationships. See their reactions below:

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