Global pop sensation Jennifer Lopez lit up the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah this weekend, headlining a post-race concert that drew thousands in attendance.
The place where she performed is barely 70 kilometres away from the grand mosque in Mecca.
Lopez, who attended as a VIP guest of Ferrari, toured the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, posed with star driver Charles Leclerc, and met Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. Clad in a daring pink latex catsuit with silver accents, she quickly became the centerpiece of the international event.
Her social media post — “Spreading a little sparkle at Formula 1” — added to the buzz, amplified by international media and fashion outlets.
She shared the stage with global artists including Usher, Major Lazer, Peggy Gou, and a lineup of Arab performers such as Marwan Pablo, Hisham Abbas, and Hamid El Shaeri.
While the concert showcased Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reshape its international image as a destination for entertainment and tourism, it also highlighted an uncomfortable paradox.
The paradox remains stark: a kingdom founded on the ultra-orthodox principles of Wahhabi Islam — the same ideological roots that have influenced extremist groups like ISIS and Boko Haram — now courts global attention with glittering pop concerts and luxury sporting events.
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