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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jennifer Lopez declares she is not looking for no man after Tiffany Haddish's flirty AMA banter
Jennifer Lopez took the stage, and the spotlight, at the 2025 American Music Awards with a show-stopping opening number, and later, a refreshingly honest relationship update. Following the performance, where Lopez delivered a rapid-fire medley of 23 songs in just six minutes, Access Hollywood asked her about Tiffany Haddish's playful reaction. Haddish had joked during the show about wanting to go 'manhunting' with Lopez after watching her kiss several dancers on stage. Jennifer Lopez clears the air on her dating status, again! Laughing off the moment, Lopez shared that she is not looking to start a new romance anytime soon. She told the outlet that when Haddish made the comment to her, she responded with a smile, saying she is happy as she is and not trying to complicate things. That light-hearted but firm answer comes just months after her divorce from actor Ben Affleck, finalised in January 2025. The couple had rekindled their relationship in 2021 and were married for less than two years before calling it quits. A focus on family and career In a separate interview with PEOPLE before the AMAs, Lopez reflected on the positive direction her life is taking. She shared that she feels good, healthy, and excited about what is to come, especially her upcoming summer plans. Next on her agenda is headlining WorldPride in Washington, D.C., which she described as a performance-focused show she is currently preparing. Lopez also revealed that her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, are expected to join her at the event, adding that she is looking forward to having them there. A confident step into a new chapter Lopez made it clear she is embracing this stage of her life with confidence. She expressed excitement about making people smile, sing, and dance through her music, something she continues to prioritise as she moves forward personally and professionally. While she might have kissed a few dancers on stage, it seems Lopez is kissing dating goodbye for now, and focusing on herself instead.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
WASHINGTON — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties. 'We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation' of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organizer, said in a Friday statement. 'Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony program will be released as soon as they are finalized!' The multiplatinum singer had been scheduled to headline the opening celebrations Saturday night at Nationals Park. The reasons are apparently an extension of equipment issues related to her Thursday night concert in Boston's Fenway Park, which was also canceled hours before it was set to begin. A Friday night concert at Fenway for country star Jason Aldean was also canceled. 'Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park,' the Capital Pride Alliance statement said. 'Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned.' The Alliance noted that the full slate of citywide events was still on for opening weekend, and said the kickoff ceremony would be relocated and reorganized. The cancellation presents a further challenge for the Alliance, but at least a nonpolitical one. Organizers have already said they expected international attendance to measurably suffer as a result of concern and anger in the LGBTQ community over President Donald Trump's policies. Trump's public antipathy for trans protections and drag shows has already prompted two international LGBTQ organizations, Eagle Canada and the African Human Rights Coalition, to issue warnings against traveling to the U.S. at all. The primary concern is that trans or nonbinary individuals would face trouble entering the country if passport control officers enforce the administration's strict binary view of gender status. Some potential international participants have already announced plans to skip this year's events, either out of fear of harassment or as a boycott against Trump's policies. But others have called for a domestic mobilization to flood the capital. Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos said that security fencing would be installed surrounding the final two-day concert and rally on a multi-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue. Early hotel reservation numbers for the final World Pride weekend, -8, were originally down from the previous year, according to Destination D.C., which tracks reservations. But Destination D.C. President Elliott Ferguson told reporters on Thursday that, 'what we're seeing now is a surge at the last minute, especially with the national community.' Ferguson speculated that concerns about international attendance had 'galvanized the local community, the national community to want to come to the city.'
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira cancels second concert over production issues
Shakira has cancelled her upcoming concert in Washington DC after "complications" with the stage at her previous show in Boston - an event that was also called off. The Colombian pop star had been due to perform on Saturday as part of WorldPride, one of the largest LGBTQ+ festivals in the world. In a statement released by the baseball stadium where the performance was set to take place, Nationals Park said "complications with the previous show in Boston" meant "Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C" in time. The Wherever, Whenever singer said she was "devastated" that the shows "were just not possible this time". "Because of the unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that affected me and other artists in Boston, my full tour production is not able to be moved to Washington, DC in time for my scheduled performance on Saturday," said Shakira, 48. "I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston", she added. "I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon I can." Nationals Park said that "despite every effort", it was not possible for the concert to take place as planned. The venue promised automatic refunds for ticketholders. The previous performance in Boston's Fenway Park stadium was cancelled shortly before Shakira was due to take to the stage on 29 May, and performances by country singers Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn on 30 May were also cancelled. According to the BBC's US partner CBS News, the Boston gigs were called off because of a safety issue with the stage. Entertainment company Live Nation said "structural elements were identified as not being up to standard" and the issues were discovered during a routine pre-show check. Responding to the cancellation of the Washington DC show on social media, several fans said they had travelled to the city specifically to catch the performance. "Flew in from LA for this. I'm experiencing a second cancellation of this tour," one user wrote, adding: "Rather disappointing." Meanwhile, several users expressed their support for the singer. "She doesn't deserve this horrible situation," wrote one. Shakira is currently performing in stadiums across north America as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, in support of her 12th studio album. She is due to perform in Atlanta on Monday, 2 June. Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown Barbie and Shakira among most searched in 2023
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shakira cancels Washington DC concert citing production issues
Shakira has cancelled her upcoming concert in Washington DC after "complications" with her previous show in Boston - an event that was also called Colombian pop star had been due to perform on Saturday as part of WorldPride, one of the largest LGBTQ+ festivals in the a statement released by the baseball stadium where the performance was set to take place, Nationals Park said "complications with the previous show in Boston" meant "Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C" in Wherever, Whenever singer said she was "devastated" that the shows in Boston and Washington DC "were just not possible this time". "Because of the unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that affected me and other artists in Boston, my full tour production is not able to be moved to Washington, DC in time for my scheduled performance on Saturday," said Shakira, 48."I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston", she added."I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon I can."Nationals Park said that "despite every effort", it was not possible for the concert to take place as planned. The venue promised automatic refunds for previous performance in Boston's Fenway Park stadium was cancelled shortly before Shakira was due to take to the stage on 29 May, and performances by country singers Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn on 30 May were also to the BBC's US partner CBS News, the Boston gigs were called off because of a safety issue with the company Live Nation said "structural elements were identified as not being up to standard and the issues were discovered during a routine pre-show to the cancellation of the Washington DC show on social media, several fans said they had travelled to the city specifically to catch the performance."Flew in from LA for this. I'm experiencing a second cancellation of this tour," one user wrote, adding: "Rather disappointing."Meanwhile, several users expressed their support for the singer. "She doesn't deserve this horrible situation," wrote is currently performing in stadiums across north America as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, in support of her 12th studio is due to perform in Atlanta on Monday, 2 June.
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled
WASHINGTON -- One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly cancelled due to equipment difficulties. 'We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation' of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organizer, said in a Friday statement. 'Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony program will be released as soon as they are finalized!' The multi-platinum singer had been scheduled to headline the opening celebrations Saturday night at Nationals Park. The reasons are apparently an extension of equipment issues related to her Thursday night concert in Boston's Fenway Park, which was also cancelled hours before it was set to begin. A Friday night concert at Fenway for country star Jason Aldean was also cancelled. 'Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park,' the Capital Pride Alliance statement said. 'Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned.' The Alliance noted that the full slate of citywide events was still on for opening weekend, and said the kickoff ceremony would be relocated and reorganized. The cancellation presents a further challenge for the Alliance, but at least a non-political one. Organizers have already said they expected international attendance to measurably suffer as a result of concern and anger in the LGBTQ+ community over President Donald Trump's policies. Trump's public antipathy for trans protections and drag shows has already prompted two international LGBTQ+ organizations, Eagle Canada and the African Human Rights Coalition, to issue warnings against traveling to the U.S. at all. The primary concern is that trans or non-binary individuals would face trouble entering the country if passport control officers enforce the administration's strict binary view of gender status. Some potential international participants have already announced plans to skip this year's events, either out of fear of harassment or as a boycott against Trump's policies. But others have called for a domestic mobilization to flood the capital. Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos said that security fencing would be installed surrounding the final two-day concert and rally on a multi-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue. Early hotel reservation numbers for the final World Pride weekend, June 6-8, were originally down from the previous year, according to Destination D.C., which tracks reservations. But Destination D.C. President Elliott Ferguson told reporters on Thursday that, 'what we're seeing now is a surge at the last minute, especially with the national community.' Ferguson speculated that concerns about international attendance had 'galvanized the local community, the national community to want to come to the city.'
