Jennifer Lopez pulls out of World Cup opening ceremony

Jennifer Lopez won't perform the World Cup's official song alongside fellow artists Pitbull and Claudia Leitte during the tournament's opening ceremony in Brazil, FIFA officials said on Sunday.

Football's governing body said Lopez could not perform at Thursday's event as earlier planned because of unspecified 'production issues.'

The singer's representatives didn't explain the reason why she wouldn't be joining the act.

They only confirmed the announcement in an emailed response, saying 'regretfully Jennifer Lopez will not be attending this year's World Cup opening ceremonies.' — PAS