Lopez and Pitbull performed the song for the first time on the May 16 , 2013 finale episode of '' American Idol '' , where she was previously a judge on seasons 10 and 11 . Prior to Pitbull opening the performance , a monologue by Lopez was heard , in which she exclaimed , " Do n't have regrets because at one time , everything you did was exactly what you wanted " . HollywoodLife 's Jenny Pickard called it a " dance-heavy " performance , stating : " Lopez perfectly balanced showing off her seductive dance moves and singing the lyrics to the song " . She wore a " skimpy " white dress with knee-high boots . Her back-up dancers performed acrobatics on swings lining the stage . Pickard noted that she was given the " prime performance spot right before the big reveal " of the season 's winner . Amelia Proud of the '' Daily Mail '' described the " Live It Up " dance routine as " scantily-clad " as well as " energetic " and " entertaining " , stating that she " really threw her all " into the performance . She also praised Lopez 's entrance to the stage writing , " Silhouetted by heavenly light and oddly hanging from a pair of trapeze-style hand grips , she rose like a glittering phoenix from a nest of dry ice " . '' The Belfast Telegraph '' called it a " show-stopping performance " . Lopez and Pitbull performed the song at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards on May 19 , 2013 . Dressed in a " fiery " red outfit , she sported a sequined red leotard with feather sleeves and a matching pair of thigh-high peep-toe boots ; this was a replica of one of the outfits worn in the music video . Jessica Sager of PopCrush said she showed off her " legendary legs and " derriere " during the performance , describing the " dancing , fashion and music " as " appropriately fierce , and no one could stop dancing " . Furthermore , the performance received widespread praise . Lopez performed the song at the 2013 Premios Juventud with Pitbull on July 18 , 2013 , also she received the Icono Mundial award
2013 Premios Juventud
2013 Premios Juventud
Live It Up (Jennifer Lopez song)