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Jennifer Lopez Cancels Tour Amid Poor Sales, Faces $90 Million Loss with MGM

Live Nation and Jennifer Lopez announced today the cancellation of the upcoming summer This Is Me… Now tour. In a statement to her fans on OntheJLo, Lopez expressed her deep regret, stating that she needed to spend more time with her children, family, and close friends.

Behind this decision lies a backdrop of troubling performance issues. Sources suggest that poor box office sales and underwhelming chart performance of her latest album have played a significant role in the tour’s downfall. Additionally, Lopez has been under fire on social media, with critics calling out her singing abilities and accusing her of mistreating those who work for her.

Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

Kering, the renowned luxury conglomerate that owns brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has recently made headlines with its strategic moves in the luxury market. On Thursday, the company reported a modest 2% year-over-year revenue gain in H1, ending on June 30, totaling 10.1 billion euros (approximately $11.1 billion at current exchange rates). The figures show steady progress, but the company faces challenges as it lags behind some of its competitors like LVMH and Richemont.

Celebrity Chef Jet Tila Wins Torch Award

Asian American celebrity Chef Jet Tila takes home the honor of the Torch Award at the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo. With Thai and Chinese cultural influences and Le Cordon Bleu training, Chef Tila carves out a distinguished niche as a Pan-Asian cuisine restauranteur and author. His accomplishments stretch from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and has earned him regular appearances on The Food Network and an Iron Chef battle.

Television Star and Producer Shaunie O’Neal Partners with Looptify to Launch Clothing Brand

Basketball Wives Executive Producer is adding another business venture to her lengthy list of entrepreneurial accomplishments.

O’Neal and fiancé, Pastor Keion Henderson, launched KESH by partnering with LA-based Looptify, a high-profile marketplace and app specializing in bringing celebrities and influencers merchandise directly to their followers and fans.

Business Lessons From Luxury Brands

2020 will forever be memorialized as one of extreme economic uncertainty and global unrest. That is, for everyone except one select group of businesses that walked out unscathed and even with their heads high and their pockets deeper than ever before.

These are the entrepreneurs who managed to whittle down their workload, servicing a handful of highly-selective clients, and still make more money quarter over quarter. They even learned to say no to clients, without an ounce of guilt or the slightest quiver in their bank accounts.

So who are these lucky few who transformed 2020 into a goldmine of possibility? They’re the experts who’ve been brave enough to position themselves as luxury personal brands. And in a minute, I’ll tell you exactly why this strategy’s paid off in spades.

5 Signs You Need Therapy

COVID, recession, unemployment, and returning-to-work uncertainties -- 2021 can stress out even the most stable minded among us. Even those full of optimism cannot help but become depressed or anxious during one or more of these circumstances and need help beyond what a trusted friend or loved one can provide.

Planning To Travel? Stats & Facts You Should Know

The travel industry is predicted to experience a gigantic boost in 2021 with the world opening up just in time for summer. Tourism and hospitality took a historic hit due to COVID-19. However, tourism experts across the industry are enthusiastic because mass vaccination and optimism are already influencing hotel and flight sales. Below are some fun facts you may find useful while planning your 2021 adventures.

Salice Rose Raises Money For Breast Cancer Awareness

One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. While 2020 is still plagued with coronavirus worries, an estimated 276,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in America.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is the second most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancer, and while it is most prevalent in women, men can get breast cancer as well.

Spring Cleaning You May Have Missed

Every year, as the flowers begin to pop up, the grass gets greener and the birds start tweeting, thoughts turn to shedding the drudge of winter, cleaning up the house and enjoying spring. While annual spring cleaning is a ritual many observe, there are some tasks that you might not have thought of that really take your annual wipe down and de-clutter to a whole new level.

Sleep Well To Age Well

In today’s quest for agelessness, women spend a ton of money and time researching, buying and trying out different products that claim to restore collagen, reduce eye puffiness or create glowing skin. But the reality is that many are neglecting their most potent weapon to fight aging – and that’s good quality sleep. Below are several ways to improve your conditions which can lead to more restful and rejuvenating sleep.