‘Why Are Y’all Hiring Her to Perform’: Jennifer Lopez’s Strange Performance In Saudi Arabia Leaves Fans Begging Her to ‘Hang It Up’ for a While

Lebanese designer Elie Saab hired Grammy-nominated singer Jennifer Lopez to perform some of her hits at the 45th-anniversary runway show, “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab,” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and fans are up in arms. While no one could deny that the “Let’s Get Loud” singer looked amazing, many thought her performance was odd, blasting the producers for hiring her as the opening act. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Lopez opened the show with a grand entrance on a floating platform framed by a white, feather-adorned, bedazzled arch. She kicked things off with a slowed-down cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” before transitioning into her hit, “Waiting For Tonight.” Suspended above the crowd, she dazzled in a metallic silver bodysuit with a plunging neckline, layered over sheer tights, and paired with sparkling silver heeled boots. Critics spoke out against producers for hiring Jennifer Lopez to perform at the Elie Saab fashion show. (Photo: @jlo/Instagram) While she belted out the songs, dancers in 1920s-inspired flapper costumes and tuxedos filled the dance floor below. As models marched down the runway, Lopez dove into the arms of male dancers, who lifted her high above the stage as she sang the chorus. Fashion...