Appearing before a charged up crowd of 57,000 in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park, Bronx born pop queen Jennifer Lopez (JLo) put on a dazzling performance for her adoring fans to help celebrate her 50th birthday.
Edited by: JV Staff
This is Lopez’s first visit to Israel and her first international tour in seven years.
Joining Lopez for her “It’s My Party” tour that celebrates the singer’s 50th birthday was fiancée, Alex Rodriguez, the former shortstop of the NY Yankees and her two children from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony. Rodriguez brought his two daughters from his previous marriage as well as they blended families enjoyed the atmosphere in Israel.
Lopez turned 50 on July 24th and Rodriquez also celebrated his 44th birthday recently.
Currently, Lopez is on a 38 show tour, with six of these performances in international cities and Tel Aviv was her first stop.
“Jenny from the Block” brought along her usual array of dancers, did six elaborate costume changes and brought plenty of personality to the party, according to a Times of Israel report.
The Jerusalem Post reported that Lopez’s costumes ranged from a champagne sequinned, one-legged body suit for the opener “Medicine” to a shocking red salsa-style gown in honor of the late Selena Quintanilla (for which Lopez played on film) to glimmering gold heeled boots that ran up the thigh, to a final electric green bodysuit.
Clearly wanting to connect with the audience, Lopez started off the evening by shouting “Tel Aviv! How are you all feeling? Did you come to party? Did you get an invite? Don’t know if you heard, but it’s my birthday and we’re gonna celebrate together.”
She added that, “It’s my birthday party and I have rules: You need to dance, have fun and party! There are three things I don’t mess around with: Family, party and money!”
The one hour and 40 minute show included such Lopez songs as “Medicine,” “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” “I’m Real,” and “All I Have.”
Lopez’s high energy level was palpable, stirring the crowd and keeping them at her side every moment of the show.
Tweeting from the venue where Lopez was rehearsing prior to the concert, fiancée Alex Rodriguez said, “What an amazing time we are having on my first trip to Tel Aviv! The people have been wonderful and have such energy. I will definitely be back and recommend visiting this incredible country!” How many of you have been here and how was your experience?
Major League Baseball has played outside the U.S. for years. This year regular season games have taken place in Mexico, England and Japan.
Israel has its own baseball association featuring 80 teams in 16 centers, according to the group’s website.
