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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Cancels Second Concert In Three Days Due To 'Tour Production Issue'
Following her recent cancellation of a concert in Boston, Shakira has pulled the plug on her scheduled performance Saturday in Washington DC. BBC News reports that the Columbian star had been billed to appear as part of large LGBTQ+ festival WorldPride, but an announcement by the host stadium confirmed the gig was off. More from Deadline Shakira's Medellín Concert Postponed Because Of Stage Safety Concerns: "Grateful For The Unconditional Support" Shakira Cancels Lima Concert After Being Hospitalized For Abdominal Issue 'The View's Ana Navarro Praises Shakira's Grammys Speech & Defending Latino Community: "More People Need To Lose The Fear" The statement said 'complications with the previous show in Boston' meant 'Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C' in time. Shakira added in her own statement: 'Because of the unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that affected me and other artists in Boston, my full tour production is not able to be moved to Washington, DC in time for my scheduled performance on Saturday. 'I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston,' she added. 'I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon I can.' Fans were issued immediate refunds for the cancelled concert, which was binned two days after Shakira's Boston concert was called off due to 'a safety issue.' Shakira is currently performing in stadiums across north America as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, in support of her 12th studio album. She is due to perform next in Atlanta on Monday June 2. The artist's year started on a high, with a win at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Taking the stage at the Arena in Los Angeles, the Colombian singer won in the Best Latin Pop Album category for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and took the opportunity to express her support to immigrants. 'I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country,' she said. 'You are loved. You are worth it, and I will always fight with you.' Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Rapper NBA YoungBoy, pardoned by Trump, looks ahead to ‘future I've worked hard for'
NBA YoungBoy, the Louisiana-born rapper who has faced a flurry of legal woes in recent years, said on Wednesday he can soon put all of that behind him. The musician — born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden and also professionally known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again — expressed relief and optimism for a new chapter as President Trump issued out a series of pardons for the 25-year-old rapper, a former New York congressman and and several others. In an Instagram story, Gaulden credited the president with 'granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, a father, and as an artist.' 'This moment means a lot,' said the 'Make No Sense' artist. 'It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this.' Trump pardoned Gaulden less than six months after he was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for gun-related charges in December 2024. At the time he acknowledged possessing despite being a convicted felon. A month before his sentence, the rap star pleaded guilty to his involvement in a years-long prescription drug fraud scheme in Utah. He pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct and pleaded no contest to remaining charges. He did not receive a prison sentence for that case, but was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine. Gaulden's legal woes also include being indicted by a federal grand jury in 2021 for possessing an unregistered firearm and 'possession of firearms by a convicted felon' in connection to a 2020 case. Joining Gaulden on the roster of Trump's latest pardonees are former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover and 'Chrisley Knows Best' reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. Trump also pardoned New York labor union leader James Callahan, former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, former congressman Michael Grimm and Army Lt. Mark Bradshaw. The Grammy-nominated 'Need It' rapper also thanked Trump's pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson. She was convicted in 1996 for her role in a Memphis-based cocaine trafficking operation and Trump commuted her life sentence in 2018. Gaulden credited Johnson with 'fighting for second chances for so many people' and thanked his attorney Brittany K. Barnett and supporters. Gaulden embarks on his live tour in September, including two shows at Arena in Los Angeles on Sept. 9 and 10. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
IG Arena Hosts First Public Event Headlined by Hans Zimmer
LOS ANGELES & NAGOYA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Multiple GRAMMY®-nominated and Academy Award winning film score composer, conductor and music producer Hans Zimmer headlined the first-ever public event at Japan's new state-of-the-art IG Arena in Aichi Prefecture Nagoya. Zimmer's first-ever performance in Japan took place on May 24 in the 17,000-seat multi-purpose arena which is part of several new projects in Asia being developed by AEG, the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. AEG is known for such iconic venues and destinations as Arena and L.A. LIVE (Los Angeles), T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas), The O2 (London), Uber Arena and Platz (Berlin), Mercedes-Benz Arena (Shanghai) and most recently, UOB LIVE (Bangkok). The company presently has other significant projects underway in Osaka, Japan and Bangkok, Thailand. IG Arena, with its hybrid oval-shaped arena, is considered one of Japan's largest and most modern sports and entertainment facilities. The venue is slated to open on July 13 hosting the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, also known as the Nagoya Basho. About IG Arena IG Arena is a hybrid oval-shaped arena built in Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the largest venues in Japan, with a maximum capacity of 17,000 people, and a 30-meter ceiling height. IG Arena will be the home of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the More information about IG Arena can be found here: About AEG Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments: Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London; Sports, as the world's largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin; Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships. And Ticketing, through its ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of entertainments, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs, festivals, rodeos and family events. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at
Black America Web
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Billy Joel Cancels All Concert Dates Due to Health Issue
Source: Billy Joel attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images) The 'Piano Man' will be stepping away from the keys for an extended amount of time, canceling all scheduled concert dates due to a health issue. Billy Joel announced Friday that he will be taking a break from performing as he recovers from normal pressure hydrocephalus, which he was recently diagnosed with. According to a statement released by the singer, the condition has caused difficulties with his balance, hearing and vision RELATED: Show Must Go On: 15 Rock Icons That Transformed After Tragedy The 76-year old musician released the statement via his Instagram account: '[Joel] has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH),' the statement said. This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor's instructions, [Joel] is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. [Joel] is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.' Joel included a personal message to fans following the statement: 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Joel said. In March, Joel had canceled concert dates through June after a fall onstage while performing in Connecticut in February. The canceled shows include concerts scheduled for Liverpool, New Orleans, New York, Salt Lake City, Santa Clara, Toronto and Washington D.C. RELATED: 20 Rock Songs to Add to Your Summer Playlists – May As for fans who've purchased tickets to one of his canceled shows, all payments will be sent back to the source of the original payment. 'You don't need to take any action to receive your refund. It will be automatically processed back to the original payment used for the purchase,' the statement said. 'Please be aware that the refund will go to the original purchaser if the tickets were transferred to you.' The post Billy Joel Cancels All Concert Dates Due to Health Issue appeared first on The Eagle 106.9/107.5. SEE ALSO Billy Joel Cancels All Concert Dates Due to Health Issue was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Associated Press
24-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Crypto.com Arena Leads the Way in Sustainability With Reusable Cup Program
AEG's Arena in Los Angeles, CA has become the first major sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. to fully transition to 100 percent reusable drinkware, replacing single-use cups with a system designed to drastically reduce waste. The bright yellow bins throughout the arena's concourse are part of a larger environmental initiative to keep plastics out of landfills. Since launching the program in 2024 in partnership with the nation's #1 reuse provider, the arena has already diverted hundreds of thousands of single-use cups. The reusable cup program is just one component of a larger sustainability push by AEG, which owns the arena that is home to the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL's LA Kings and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. As the WNBA season kicks off and summer events roll in, the arena aims to keep sustainability at the forefront of its operations. With every cup collected, sorted, and reused, Arena is leading the charge toward a more sustainable future. See more on Arena's reusable cup program featured in this Spectrum News 1 article. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from AEG
