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Jennifer Lopez has made the difficult decision to cancel her highly anticipated "This Is Me...Now" tour to prioritize spending quality time with her children amidst swirling rumors of marital troubles with husband Ben Affleck.
The news was first reported by TMZ, who cited sources close to the singer claiming she is "heartsick" over the situation and needs this period to "re-evaluate her relationship" with Affleck. An insider told the publication, "She has had an incredibly grueling year of work and now, more than anything, she wants to be around for her kids."
Lopez, 53, and Affleck, 50, have not directly addressed the split speculation themselves. However, the couple's recent absence from the Met Gala, where they made a memorable appearance together last year, only fueled the rumors further.
According to Variety, the pop superstar's "This Is Me...Now" tour was slated to kick off this summer, celebrating her recent album of the same name which served as a spiritual successor to her 2002 classic "This Is Me...Then." The 25-city tour had North American dates scheduled from July through October.
A representative for Live Nation confirmed to Billboard that all 25 shows have officially been canceled. Ticketholders will receive refunds at the original point of purchase, with refund details still being finalized for certain venues.
"This was an incredibly tough call for Jennifer," a source close to the singer told People Magazine. "But family has to come first right now. Those closest to her are just hoping she and Ben can work through whatever they're going through."
Entertainment Tonight spoke to an industry insider who claimed, "Things have definitely become more complicated lately between Jen and Ben. They're doing everything they can to make it work, but it's fair to say the honeymoon period is over."
Conflicting reports have emerged about whether Lopez and Affleck, who rekindled their famous early 2000s romance and married last year, have separated or are still living together. Page Six alleged that Affleck was recently spotted outside a rental home solo, driving a rental truck fully loaded with his belongings. However, E! News cited a source claiming "They are still very much together."
Regardless of their official status, it's clear Lopez is choosing to prioritize her children - twins Max and Emme, 15 - during this challenging time. Only time will tell if the power couple can reignite the spark that so memorably brought them back together after their infamous "Bennifer" split in 2004.
