It’s only the beginning of the summer, but already, we have something to look forward to with the advent of fall and cooler temperatures: Jennifer Lopez will be performing in Dubai come November.
This will be the star’s first public appearance in the Middle East
According to promoter DONE Events, the singer, actress, producer, entrepreneur and American Idol judge will perform on November 22 as part of her Dance Again World Tour, which will kick off in the South American country of Panama next month on June 14.
Details on the venues and ticket prices have yet to be revealed but fans can register now at www.jlodubai.com for pre-sale details and event information. Those that register will receive an exclusive link to purchase tickets online, also on June 14.
Since beginning her career as a small-time actor and dancer, Lopez grew to become a mega-selling female singer and film star.
She sold over 55 million albums since her 1999 debut On The 6 and starred in box office hits including comedies Monster-in-Law and The Wedding Planner.
JLo's latest world jaunt is in effect a victory lap after the smash hit success of her latest album Love? released last year. Her seventh, the album showcased a new, dancier direction and spawned three chart topping singles: On The Floor, I'm Into You and Papi. The album was produced by Moroccan-born Swedish hit-maker RedOne, who alongside Quincy Jones was behind last year international charity single Bokra featuring Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosny and the UAE's Fayez Al Saeed.
Currently, Lopez is making entertainment headlines. She has just been named the Most Influential Celebrity by Forbes magazine in their "most powerful" list, and there is speculation that she might not rejoin American Idol for a third season. The final performance for Season Two of the hit show will air tomorrow night. Lopez has neither confirmed nor denied whether or not she will continue as judge, but she has said in an interview with TV chat show host Ellen Degeneres last week, "I don't know if I can go for a third year."
Lopez's latest movie, What to Expect When You Are Expecting, will open in UAE cinemas on Thursday.
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
Election pledges on migration
CDU: "Now is the time to control the German borders and enforce strict border rejections"
SPD: "Border closures and blanket rejections at internal borders contradict the spirit of a common area of freedom"
RESULT
Huddersfield Town 2 Manchester United 1
Huddersfield: Mooy (28'), Depoitre (33')
Manchester United: Rashford (78')
Man of the Match: Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town)
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
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Specs
Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
On sale: Available for pre-order now
Price: On request
