Jennifer Lopez's Tour Canceled: Society's Dark Thrill in Female Failures

Sitting here, thinking about Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me... Now" tour being canceled, I feel sad. Not because the tour ended. I'm upset about how society enjoys watching strong, successful women struggle.1

This story is all too common. A big artist, excitement over their new album and tour, and then the story changes. It becomes about low ticket sales and big changes being made quickly. But what gets to me is the harsh online comments and news reports.1

Our culture often seems happy to see confident women fall. It's not just Jennifer Lopez. Think of Lena Dunham and Madonna. People and the media often highlight their failures and overlook their achievements.1

Why are we so eager to criticize women instead of cheering them on? Is it because we're jealous or afraid of their success? Or does it show how deep-seated biases and unfair judgments impact us?1

Reflecting on this, I remember Rebecca Solnit's words. She talked about how men often explain things to women - even when they don't need to. This fits Jennifer Lopez's case well. Many talk without knowing the full story, ignoring the true details.1

Let's aim to be better as we go on. Let's be kinder, more understanding, and eager to support women in entertainment and every field. Supporting each other benefits us all.1

The Precarious State of Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me... Now" Tour

In February, Jennifer Lopez announced her "This Is Me... Now" tour. It was part of a big project including an album and two films. But, the tour faced problems from the beginning. The album didn't do well, which was a bad start.2

Announcement of the Tour as Part of a Massive Project

The tour was part of a big project focused on J.Lo's life and her renewed love story with Ben Affleck.1 The project saw success with its films, but the album disappointed fans.2

Poor Ticket Sales and Rebranding Efforts

As the tour neared, people noticed ticket sales were low. This was clear from empty seats shown on Ticketmaster charts.1 To try and sell more, they changed the tour. It now highlighted J.Lo's biggest career hits instead of new songs.2

Unfortunately, this change didn't work well everywhere. Only a few places saw an improvement in ticket sales. Most locations still struggled to sell tickets.2

Eventual Cancelation and Speculation on Personal Life

Then, suddenly, the tour was called off. Rumors suggested J.Lo wanted more time with her family. There was also talk about a possible breakup with Ben Affleck.1

The news of the tour closing came at a time when the Black Keys also canceled. This sparked debates about the live entertainment business. People wondered about the industry's future.2

Societal Schadenfreude and Venom Towards Successful Women

The term schadenfreude comes from the German words Schaden, which is "damage" or "harm," and Freude, which is "joy." It means finding joy in someone else's misfortune, sometimes for no clear reason.1 Although everyone can be a target of this feeling — have you forgotten about Martin Shkreli's face? — it's particularly aimed at strong, successful women.1

Disproportionate Hate Towards Powerful, Talented Women

Powerful, successful women often bear the brunt of societal anger, especially when they fail or face difficulties.1 This scorn comes not just from men, but from various parts of the community.1 Look at Jennifer Lopez's tour cancellation. It shows the struggles successful women in the entertainment world have.1 These women are scrutinized and attacked, even though the criticism often lacks solid logic.1

Potential Reasons Behind the Phenomenon

Why do people often revel when successful women like Jennifer Lopez fall on hard times? It's because bad news grabs more attention than good in the media world.1 The intense negative reaction to J-Lo's tour cancellation online is proof of this.1

Jennifer Lopez, now 54, faces a tough time in her pop star career, as major hits for artists her age are not common.2 Most highly-paid female acts, such as Taylor Swift and Beyonce, are younger than 45.1 Older female artists, like Madonna on her "Celebration" tour at 65, struggle to keep up successful tours.2

Jennifer Lopez's Canceled Tour, and Society's Twisted Pleasure in Seeing Strong Women Fail

The cancelation of Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me... Now" tour shocked many. It faced issues with low ticket sales12. This event led to a worrying enjoyment in society. People found pleasure in Lopez's struggles, known as schadenfreude.1 She tried to refresh the tour, emphasizing her popular songs. Despite this, sales remained low in most areas12. The tour's end, as well as the Black Keys' North American tour cancellation, made some question the touring business's health.1

The response to Jennifer Lopez's tour ending was harsh. Many unleashed criticism and negative comments online.1 This reaction shows how powerful, successful women can be unfairly treated by society.2 The joy from Lopez's troubles displays a level of hatred and criticism that famous women often endure.12

The facts demonstrate a special challenge faced by women pop artists, especially over age 45. They encounter difficulties in making successful tours and hit songs. Media focusing more on negative celebrity news than positives worsens this situation. It might show a broader hidden dislike toward women's success and power. It hints that some want to see them fail.2Conclusion

Jennifer Lopez's tour "This Is Me... Now" serves as a wakeup call. It reminds us how society often enjoys seeing powerful women fail. The cancelation of her tour highlighted a wider issue. It showed how culture tries to lessen female artists' achievements.

This issue isn't just in entertainment. We've also seen it happen to successful women in other fields, like politics and business. There seems to be a special joy in seeing women, who break out of traditional roles, stumble.4

Looking at what happened with Jennifer Lopez, it's obvious we still have far to go for gender fairness. To move forward, we need to face our prejudice. We can work towards a world that truly values everyone's success, no matter their gender. There might be hurdles, but also chances for change, empowerment, and fairness.