Jennifer Lopez has apologised after cancelling her European album tour due to illness.
And she also called off a red carpet appearance in London at the charity premiere of her new movie, Shall We Dance?
A statement from Jen said: "I very much wanted to be in London today but unfortunately I'm not well. At the advice of my doctors I'm unable to travel. Being sick has also caused me to cancel my European album tour. Please accept my sincerest apologies as I have to remain in Los Angeles."
The 35-year-old, who married third husband singer Marc Anthony in June last year, was scheduled to fly in to promote the film with co-star Richard Gere. The movie, which opens on Friday, was panned by US critics when it opened there.
Lopez's statement added: "This film was a labour of love for me and I want to thank everyone involved in bringing it to you, from the cast, to the film director, to the crew. "My experience in making Shall We Dance has been nothing short of wonderful. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to the charity premiere. Once again, I'm sorry I'm unable to be with you in London in person."
- Ananova
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J Lo has cancelled her promo tour. She was spotted in a sexual health clinic last week - pregnancy announcement imminent?
Jennifer Lopez canceled her European promotional tour after she was struck down with influenza, not alleged morning sickness, according to her latest director Peter Chelsom.
The singer/actress, 35, was set to attend the British premiere of Chelsom's film "Shall We Dance?" in London's Leicester Square Wednesday night, followed by weeks traveling around Europe to promote her new album, Rebirth.
In a statement released Wednesday, Lopez apologized for her absence, saying, "Unfortunately I am not well. Being sick has also forced me to cancel my European album tour."
At the premiere last night, Chelsom said his stunning star had "swollen glands," and had no idea whether she was pregnant with third husband Marc Anthony's baby.
Chelsom says, "I honestly don't know [if she is pregnant], but I can understand why there is a rumor."
After Lopez's illness fueled pregnancy rumors, her grumpy co-star Richard Gere implied he didn't care.
Gere says, "I have no idea [if Jennifer is expecting]. Any serious questions?"
Lopez spokesperson Michele Schweitzer says, "Her ears are clogged. They told her not to fly."
COULD it be the ultimate bum deal? Jennifer Lopez has been swanning around Europe to promote her latest film and recordings. But the star has disappointed millions of fans throughout Europe and Asia by cancelling her singing tour. Despite a 'hectic schedule', she still managed to find the time and the energy to talk her way round the continents in order to promote her other projects.
And on German show Wetten Das at the weekend, there was no holding her back as she discussed her new clothing line.
02-17-2005 03:51 AM
