Highly renowned American musician allegedly denied entry by high-end fashion retailer in Istanbul, claims media outlets
Jennifer Lopez, the 56-year-old singer famous for her hit "Love Don't Cost a Thing," found herself in an unexpected situation during her latest tour. On August 4, 2025, while in Istanbul for her performance at the Istanbul Festival at Yenikapi Festival Park as part of her Up All Night Tour, Lopez was denied entry at a Chanel store in the upscale Istinye Park shopping mall[1][2][4].
According to reports, the store was at full capacity at the time of Lopez's visit[1]. Despite this, Lopez remained calm and composed, responding with a simple "Okay, no problem," before walking away without any signs of frustration or incident[1].
Later, employees from the boutique approached Lopez with an invitation to shop, but she politely declined[1]. After the incident, Lopez spent over three hours shopping at other luxury stores in the area, including Celine and Beymen, making significant purchases[1].
The incident sparked discussions on social media, with some commentators criticizing Chanel for the treatment[3][5]. However, the official reason remained the store's capacity limit rather than a direct snub[1][2].
It's important to note that this incident occurred just over a year after Lopez's infamously canceled This Is Me... Live Tour[6], and following her reconciliation with Ben Affleck in spring 2021, which was largely centered on her This Is Me... Live Tour[7]. Lopez and Affleck tied the knot in two ceremonies in summer 2022[8], ending a split that was legally finalized earlier this year[9].
Despite the incident, Lopez's career continues to thrive, with her latest tour receiving rave reviews and her fans showing unwavering support.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/article/us-jennifer-lopez-istanbul-chanel/jennifer-lopez-turned-away-from-chanel-store-in-istanbul-report-says-idUSKCN25Z0QV [2] https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/aug/05/jennifer-lopez-turned-away-from-chanel-store-in-istanbul [3] https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/jennifer-lopez-turned-away-from-chanel-istanbul-b2152273.html [4] https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9761105/jennifer-lopez-istanbul-chanel-store-turned-away [5] https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/05/entertainment/jennifer-lopez-turned-away-from-chanel-istanbul/index.html [6] https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9596176/jennifer-lopez-cancels-this-is-me-tour-2024 [7] https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-reconcile-1139860/ [8] https://www.people.com/celebrity/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-married/ [9] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/03/31/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-divorce-finalized/4817177001/
During her Up All Night Tour, Jennifer Lopez, a renowned singer known for her music like "Love Don't Cost a Thing," found herself denied entry at a Chanel store in the upscale Istinye Park shopping mall. The incident, which occurred at the store during her visit to Istanbul, sparked conversations about celebrities and entertainment on social media platforms.
