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Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Shakira donates San Antonio concert earnings to Texas flood relief
Shakira has stepped up to support Texas flood victims, pledging a portion of her San Antonio concert proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio. The region was devastated by flash floods over the holiday weekend, leaving more than 75 people dead and several missing, according to Reuters. The Colombian pop star arrived in San Antonio on July 5 for her Las Mujeres No Lloran tour stop at the Alamodome, a rescheduled show following earlier stage issues. Upon landing, she shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing sorrow over the tragedy: 'I just landed in San Antonio, and I'm devastated after hearing the news of the floods, the deaths, and the young girls that are still missing.' Just before taking the stage, the 48-year-old artist posted again, announcing her donation and directing fans to a link where they could contribute to relief efforts. 'Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas,' she wrote. 'We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio.' During the show, Shakira dedicated her performance to the victims, saying, 'I want to dedicate this concert to those no longer with us.' A wave of silence swept the crowd as she urged them to hold their loved ones closer and emphasised unity in times of sorrow. Shakira's swift response to local tragedy highlights her commitment to using her platform for more than entertainment, offering real-time help to those in need.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Matthew McConaughey urges fans to lend a helping hand amid Texas floods, ‘It's gonna be a long road ahead…'
Matthew McConaughey has urged fans to 'lend a helping hand' after the deadly floods destroyed his home state of Texas, resulting in multiple deaths. 'At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting – inside and out,' the 'Dallas Buyers Club' star wrote on X Sunday, July 6. Matthew McConaughey urges fans to lend a helping hand amid Texas floods (Photo by Chris Saucedo / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) 'If you're able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can. It's gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor,' 55-year-old McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, added. 'Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet.' Several other celebrities have spoken out amid the floods. Jennifer Garner, who was born in Houston, wrote on her Instagram story Sunday, 'Texas. God, be near.' Shakira said she would donate the proceeds from her concert in San Antonio to Catholic Charities of San Antonio. 'Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas. We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted,' the Grammy-winning singer wrote on X. 'If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.' President Donald Trump signs disaster declaration McConaughey's comments come after the Guadalupe River overflowed its banks during heavy rains, leading to floods sweeping through central Texas. The danger seems far from governor warned on Sunday, July 6, that additional rounds of heavy rains lasting into Tuesday could lead to morelife-threatening flooding. Places already saturated are more likely to get affected. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County on Sunday, activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to Texas. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, 'I just signed a Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County, Texas, to ensure that our Brave First Responders immediately have the resources they need. These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing. The Trump Administration continues to work closely with State and Local Leaders. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was on the ground yesterday with Governor Greg Abbott, who is working hard to help the people of his Great State. Our incredible U.S. Coast Guard, together with State First Responders, have saved more than 850 lives. GOD BLESS THE FAMILIES, AND GOD BLESS TEXAS!'
AsiaOne
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Shakira donates portion of show proceeds to help victims of deadly Texas floods, Entertainment News
Shakira is donating proceeds from her concert in San Antonio, Texas to help victims of the flash floods which have devastated the state. The pop star, 48, performed at the city's Alamodome venue on Saturday night (July 5) as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour and she promised to give a portion of the profits to a charity helping those impacted by the disaster, which has killed at least 82 people. In a post on X, Shakira wrote: "Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas. "We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted. "If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated." Shakira added a link to fundraising drive operated by the Catholic Charities organisation, which aims to "deliver emergency supplies, including bottled water, blankets, clothing, and hygiene kits to areas impacted by catastrophic flooding". The floods devastated Kerr County on Friday (July 4) after heavy rain caused the banks of the Guadalupe River to burst. The death toll has risen to 82 and 41 people are still listed as missing, including 10 young girls who were attending a Christian summer camp. US President Donald Trump addressed the disaster in a post on his Truth Social platform, writing: "[First Lady] Melania and I are praying for all of the families impacted by this horrible tragedy. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best. God bless the families, and God bless Texas!" At least 27 people died when the waters hit Camp Mystic and emergency workers are continuing their search for those who remain missing. Camp officials said in a statement to NBC News: "This tragedy has devastated us and our entire community. Our hearts are broken alongside the families that are enduring this tragedy, and we share their hope and prayers." The camp's director Dick Eastland was among those killed in the floods and his family have since revealed he lost his life attempting to save the young campers. [[nid:719902]]
New York Post
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Matthew McConaughey speaks out about the devastating floods that ravaged his home state of Texas: ‘A long road ahead'
Matthew McConaughey is pleading with fans to 'lend a helping hand' after the catastrophic floods ravaged his home state of Texas, killing dozens of people. 'At least 70 lives have been lost, many more are unaccounted for, and countless Texans are hurting – inside and out,' the 'Dallas Buyers Club' star wrote on X Sunday. 'If you're able, please lend a helping hand where and how you can. It's gonna be a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor.' Advertisement 4 Actor Matthew McConaughey released a statement regarding the devastating floods that ravaged his home state of Texas. X / @McConaughey 'Texans are some of the most resilient and generous people on the planet,' McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, concluded. The 55-year-old actor's comments follow the Guadalupe River overflowing its banks during torrential rains on Thursday night into Friday, causing devastating flash floods to sweep through central Texas. Advertisement McConaughey has joined a list of celebrities who have spoken out about the devastation in the Lone Star State. Jennifer Garner, who was born in Houston, wrote a simple message of support for Texans on her Instagram story Sunday. 'Texas. God, be near,' the actress wrote. 4 McConaughey was born in Uvalde. / Advertisement Colombian pop singer Shakira has pledged to donate the proceeds from her concert in San Antonio to Catholic Charities of San Antonio. 'Dear San Antonio, Our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in Central Texas. We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted,' the Grammy-winning singer wrote on X Saturday. 'If you would like to join me in donating, please click on the link below. Your help is important and appreciated.' 4 A Texas state flag flies in a yard filled with debris on July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Getty Images Advertisement The death toll from the catastrophic Texas floods has risen to at least 82 Sunday night, with dozens more people missing, and the number of those killed is only expected to rise as the Lone Star State sifts through the wreckage. At least 68 are dead at the flooding's epicenter in Kerr County, while 12 more were killed in other counties. The confirmed dead in Kerr were 40 adults and 28 children. 4 A view inside a cabin at Camp Mystic, the site where at least 20 girls went missing after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 5, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Officials said 11 girls and one counselor are still missing from Camp Mystic, the Christian girls' summer camp just off the banks of the Guadalupe River. Five campers, ages 8 and 9, have been confirmed dead in the flooding, along with the camp's owner. Some 400 first responders from 20 agencies, including city, state, and national organizations, are continuing the rescue operation in Kerr County, where they face difficult conditions with trees and other debris still scattered across the countryside. Advertisement As of Sunday, there have been 525 rescue operations across the state, with 366 being conducted by air. More than 850 people were rescued within 36 hours of the flash flooding, which began after a sudden storm dumped over a foot of rain on the region, according to officials.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
As Texas reels under floods, Shakira donates San Antonio concert proceeds to relief fund for affected families
As Texas continues to reel from deadly flash floods, Colombian singer Shakira announced she will donate proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio to support disaster relief for affected families. In a post on the social media platform X, Shakira, 48, who's been traveling throughout North America on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, said, "Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in central Texas," Shakira wrote in an X post. "We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted," she said. — shakira (@shakira) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo The Grammy-winning singer also urged her fans to step forward and contribute to relief efforts by donating to the humanitarian aid organization. "Your help is important and appreciated," she further stated. Flash floods wreaked havoc across central Texas after unrelenting rainfall on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025, triggered the ravaging flooding. Live Events The death toll from catastrophic floods that wreaked havoc across central Texas after unrelenting rainfall on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025, reached at least 78 on Sunday, July 6, 2025, including 28 children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp continued and fears of more flooding prompted evacuations of volunteer responders. The flooding occurred after the nearby Guadalupe River broke its banks after torrential rain fell in the central Texas area on Friday, the U.S. Independence Day holiday. Larry Leitha, sheriff of Kerr County in Texas Hill Country, said 68 people had died in flooding in his county, the epicenter of the flooding, among them 28 children, Reuters reported. Texas Governor Greg Abbott, speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, said another 10 had died elsewhere in Texas and confirmed 41 were missing. President Donald Trump sent his condolences to the victims and said he would probably visit the area on Friday. His administration had been in touch with Abbott, he added. "It's a horrible thing that took place, absolutely horrible. So we say, God bless all of the people that have gone through so much, and God bless, God bless the state of Texas," he told reporters as he left New Jersey.
