Jennifer Lopez has reportedly signed a deal to appear on stage at The Axis, for a total of 72 performances of some sort, over the next 2 years. Negotiations were completed after a last minute snag was smoothed over. At a salary of $350 thousand per show, Planet Hollywood management felt justified in insisting she carry a actual working microphone while on stage. This was almost a deal breaker, as the Iconic star finds it a bit harder to dance and remove clothing, while coping with the awkward heft of a real microphone. Promoters felt she needed the increased authenticity of a live performance, as they received much criticism for the lightweight prop mike carried by Britney Spears. Negotiators hammered out a compromise by hiring special trainers and choreographers at their expense to strengthen J.Lo’s wrists and deltoid muscles and to assist with some dance steps that are easier to maneuver while grasping a solid hand held mike. One anonymous source added, “And ya know if she wants to speak, the tech will actually have the option of turning on the mike!”
