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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shakira, Jason Aldean, and Brooks and Dunn Fenway shows abruptly cancelled just hours before showtime—Here's what we know
Boston was buzzing with excitement as global superstar Shakira and country heavyweights Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were all set to light up Fenway Park this week—but in a dramatic turn of events, the highly anticipated concerts were cancelled at the last minute, leaving fans heartbroken and demanding answers. Late Wednesday, just hours before the first show was set to begin, Fenway's official concert account dropped the bombshell via Instagram and X: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th, respectively, at Fenway Park have been cancelled.' And just like that, months of planning and excitement evaporated. While ticket refunds were promised, no clear reason was initially given—adding to the swirl of speculation and frustration online. But behind the vague 'unforeseen circumstances,' sources told TMZ that Boston Inspectional Services pulled the plug due to building issues—specifically, safety concerns related to the stage's structural integrity. PEOPLE later confirmed with a source that a routine pre-show inspection flagged critical faults, leading to the shutdown. 'All team members are safe,' the source assured—but that didn't stop the rumour mill from churning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In the comment section of Fenway Concerts' cancellation post, fans claimed stage construction issues were to blame. 'The stage roof buckled when trying to mount one of the big screens,' one person alleged. Needless to say, the cancellation sparked a wave of disappointment—many fans had flown in, booked hotels, and taken time off work. 'They better refund people for plane tickets and hotels too. BS!!!' one fan fumed. To make matters more bittersweet, Shakira herself had already arrived in Boston. Just a day before the announcement, she took to Instagram Stories with a cheerful 'Hello, Boston! What a sweet welcome!' alongside a photo of a table full of colourful macaroons and framed photos of the singer—likely a warm welcome from her hotel or team. Adding salt to the wound, Fenway Park had reshared Shakira's post only hours before announcing the cancellation. Jason Aldean, for his part, simply reposted the venue's message to his Instagram Stories—no additional statement, no elaboration. Still, fans flooded his page with messages of disappointment: 'Huge fan, Jason… someone's gotta say something about what happened at least.' With no rescheduled dates announced yet and lingering questions about what really went wrong backstage, fans are left stunned—and hoping their favourite stars can find a way to make it up to them soon. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Shakira's Boston concert cancelled at last minute
Shakira's concert in Boston, Massachusetts on Thursday night (29.05.25) was cancelled just hours before she was due to take to the stage. The pop superstar had been due to take her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran Tour' to the city's fabled Fenway Park venue, but the gig was called off at the last minute with organisers offering refunds and putting the cancellation down to "unforeseen circumstances". Another concert featuring Jason Aldean and Brooks Dunn scheduled for Friday (30.05.25) was also scrapped. A statement posted on Fenway Park's social media pages explained: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th, respectively, at Fenway Park have been canceled. Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience." No further details were given but reports suggest the gigs were cancelled due to structural problems at the venue. A source told PEOPLE: "During a routine pre-show check, structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe." A number of comments posted on Fenway's social media statement suggested there was a problem with the stage roof, but officials have not commented on the suggestion. Both shows were part of the Fenway Concert Series which was due to kick off with Shakira's show on Thursday (29.05.25). The concert series runs until September and also features acts including Hozier, The Lumineers, the Jonas Brothers, Chris Brown, The Who, and My Chemical Romance. Hozier is the next act due to take to the stage at Fenway Park with two gigs scheduled for 23 and 24 June. Shakira had already travelled to Boston before the show was cancelled. She announced her arrival in the city on Wednesday (28.05.25) by sharing a picture of a table full of sweet treats on her Instagram page and writing: "Hello, Boston! What a sweet welcome!" The pop star is due to return to the stage on Saturday (31.05.25) at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour' kicked off in Brazil in February and the North American leg of the tour started in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13 . It will include stops in cities such as Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more before concluding on June 30 in San Francisco, California. The tour will then go to Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Peru.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Shakira concert, Jason Aldean show at Fenway Park abruptly canceled
'This is insane. My mom flew all the way from Florida to come to the concert,' one woman posted on Instagram. 'Why wait until the day before to cancel? this sucks for fans who paid for parking, took time off work, and made travel plans,' another fan wrote. Advertisement A spokesperson for Fenway Park deferred requests for comment to the promoter. 'Any follow ups should be sent to Live Nation New England directly,' the Fenway spokesperson said in an email. Live Nation New England could not be immediately reached for comment. No details were immediately available about what prompted the cancelled shows. Shakira's 7:30 pm concert was set to be the opener of the 2025 Fenway Concert Series. This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available. Tonya Alanez can be reached at
Boston Globe
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Thanks for the memories: All the top moments from Boston Calling 2025
Boston Calling 2025 photos and highlights T-Pain performed at Boston Calling on Friday night. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Friday Cowboy (and rain) boots were the attire du jour for Boston Calling on Friday, as the wettest day of the fest collided with its country-heavy billing. The first night also brought faithful Fenway vibes as fans joined a 'Sweet Caroline' singalong during a rain-soaked intermission while waiting for headliner Combs to perform. The short delay before his set proved to be worth the wait, as the country star charged up the Green Stage and 'didn't let up for an hour and a half,' according to Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Boston Calling crowd shows up in full country attire for day one of festival Share Scores of cowboy hats, boots, and bandanas could be seen in the crowd at Boston Calling Friday, with country acts Luke Comb and Megan Moroney headlining. ( Olivia Yarvis/Globe Staff ) Advertisement The 'When It Rains It Pours' singer's set featured a cameo by fellow country star Megan Moroney, who performed earlier in the night on the Green Stage. She rocked a personalized Red Sox jersey while joining Combs for a rendition of his song 'Beer Never Broke My Heart.' Combs noted in an Instagram post that Moroney had been an extra in the song's music video and asked her to jump in on Friday night when he saw they 'were playing the same festival.' Other highlights from the day included Sheryl Crow, rewarding fans who weathered the late-afternoon rain with crowd-pleasing hits like 'Soak Up The Sun.' She offered a small bit of political commentary too, Advertisement Poncho-clad fans took in a performance by Sheryl Crow at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Max McNown played up to the New England crowd by performing the Noah Kahan's 'Stick Season,' calling the Vermont crooner, 'one of my greatest inspirations.' Over on the Blue Stage, rapper T-Pain showed off his dance moves and kept the party going with nostalgic bangers like 'Buy You A Drank (Shawty Snappin')' and 'All I Do Is Win.' T-Pain performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Boston band Dalton & the Sheriffs served as a last-minute replacement for TLC. The R&B group dropped out 'due to an unexpected medical circumstance,' the and check out more photos from Friday below. Luke Combs performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Luke Combs performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Fans cheered for a performance by Luke Combs at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Fans sang along while "Sweet Caroline" played before Luke Combs' performance at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe T-Pain performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Megan Moroney performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Alive Coverage for Boston Calling Sheryl Crow performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Megan From Work performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Singer Josh Lane performed with Thee Sacred Souls at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Infinity Song performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Dalton and the Sheriffs performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Max McNown performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Alive Coverage for Boston Calling Future Teens performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Fans took in a performance by Latrell James at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Latrell James performed at Boston Calling on Friday. Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Saturday Saturday's lineup was a trip down memory lane for millennial pop-punk fans, culminating with headliners Fall Out Boy. From hits like 'Thnks fr th Mmrs' to newer tracks like 'So Much (for) Stardust,' the band surveyed its lengthy discography, with plenty of pyrotechnics thrown into the mix. Fans sing along to the Fall Out Boy at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Fans who caught Fall Out Boy's set were treated to another 'Sweet Caroline' moment, as singer Patrick Stump broke out the Neil Diamond tune during a brief piano interlude. The band also teased the opening to the Dropkick Murphy's 'I'm Shipping Up to Boston' before diving into 'Bang The Doldrums.' Avril Lavigne also brought the pyrotechnics and a heavy dose of pink pop punk aesthetics to the Green Stage with her early 2000s angsty teen anthems like 'Sk8er Boi.' Lavigne later brought singer Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low out to perform their recent track 'Fake As Hell.' (All Time Low performed earlier in the day on the Green Stage as well.) Advertisement The Maine, Black Crowes, Cage the Elephant, and James Bay were also among Saturday's lineup of performers. and check out more photos from Saturday below. Patrick Stump, lead singer of Fall Out Boy, performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff The Black Crowes performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Fans sang along to the Black Crowes at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Avril Lavigne performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Ben Adams/Alive Co./Alive Coverage for Boston Calling Avril Lavigne performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Ben Adams/Alive Co./Alive Coverage for Boston Calling Cage The Elephant performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Cage The Elephant performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff All Time Low performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Ben Adams/Alive Co./Alive Coverage for Boston Calling Danya Clein, left, Ema Scollo danced to All Time Low during Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff The Maine performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Ben Adams/Alive Co./Alive Coverage for Boston Callin Robbie Cunningham, lead vocalist of Amble, performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Amber Lawson of PINKLIDS performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Local band sidebody performed at Boston Calling on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Festival-goers take a selfie under the Boston Calling entrance arch at Harvard Athletic Complex in Boston on Saturday. Erin Clark/Globe Staff Flavor Flav with Public Enemy performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Sunday The final day of the fest brought the best weather, along with a mix of poignant tributes and political moments on stage. Headliner Dave Matthews Band wound back the clock to the '90s as the group played hits like 'Tripping Billies.' During the set, singer Dave Matthews shared a message of hope for fans who felt like 'the world has lost her mind' while calling out 'mis-leaders.' After the performance, Matthews returned to the stage holding up a pair of signs that read 'Stop killing children' and 'Stop the genocide,' which he has brought out at Dave Matthews performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff On the Blue Stage, former Rage Against the Machine star and Harvard alum Tom Morello was back in his old stomping grounds. During his set, Morello reminisced with the crowd about his days in Cambridge. He also welcomed them to show with a heavy dig at the Trump administration, saying, 'the last big event before they throw us all in jail.' (His stage and guitar were adorned with anti-Trump and -ICE motifs.) Morello also shouted out the Springsteen-Trump feud, adding: 'Bruce draws a bigger audience,' before playing the Springsteen classic 'The Ghost of Tom Joad.' Advertisement Morello also paid tribute to former Audioslave bandmate Chris Cornell with a rendition of 'Like a Stone,' calling it 'more of a prayer than a song' while honoring the late singer. The tributes continued on the Blue Stage with Public Enemy's Flavor Flav and Chuck D, as the duo got the crowd to shout well wishes for Other highlights from day three included Sublime, with singer Jakob Nowell honoring his late dad and the band's former singer Bradley Nowell, as Sunday marked 29 years since his death. Amid a cloudy overcast, he added: 'If you've got a family member or loved one who isn't here with you tonight, I just want to let you know that they are here, man, sure as that [expletive] sun's going to come out again.' The sun ended up breaking through the clouds shortly afterwards as the band performed, with Nowell later joking, 'Yeah, we planned it.' Jakob Nowell the lead singer with Sublime performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Vampire Weekend, Remi Wolf, Spin Doctors, and more also performed on Sunday. Check out more photos from Sunday below. Dave Matthews performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Ezra Koenig, lead singer with Vampire, performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Music fans singing along with Vampire Weekend as the band performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Chuck D, Left and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Flavor Flav performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Tom Morello performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Eric Wilson the bass player with Sublime performed at Boston Calling on Sunday Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff A fan crowd surfs while Sublime performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Copilot performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Remi Wolf performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Griff Washburn, lead singer with Goth Babe, performed at Boston Calling on Sunday. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Globe correspondents Haley Clough and Marianna Orozco contributed to this report. Matt Juul can be reached at
New York Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Mets takeaways: Huascar Brazobán's confidence, power outage for two sluggers and more
The New York Mets came through with an important victory Wednesday, outlasting Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet to halt their season-worst losing streak at three games. Heading into this weekend's series with the Dodgers at Citi Field, let's run through some takeaways from the three days at Fenway. Advertisement At a point for the franchise where pitching development is on the upswing, Mets officials are giving their pitchers more than data and technology to help them. They're also applying soft skills. One of the best examples is the communication behind veteran reliever Huascar Brazobán's breakout. Following a trade from the Miami Marlins last year, Brazobán struggled. In his second appearance with the team, he allowed three runs in the seventh inning of a one-run loss to the Los Angeles Angels. His body language, coaches recall, relayed complete disappointment. He didn't need to tell anyone he felt he let the team down; it was obvious. 'Brazobán wants to be great,' Mets bullpen coach Jose Rosado said. 'When things weren't going the right way for him, he would get down on himself, be hard on himself.' For the rest of last season, Brazobán struggled with his confidence. He had a 5.14 ERA in 21 innings with the Mets. The Mets coaching staff didn't give up on him. They kept prioritizing instances where they could tell him simple reminders like 'it is OK to give up a run' and 'just focus on the next pitch.' The Mets invested time in rebuilding Brazobán's swagger since it plummeted to an all-time low in that game against the Angels. Now, it's paying off. 'It was a turning point in his career,' Rosado said. By throwing another 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the Mets' 5-1 win on Wednesday, Brazobán lowered his ERA to 0.90. He ranks second on the club in games (20) and innings (27). He has 26 strikeouts and six walks. Brazobán's emergence from barely making the Opening Day roster to establishing himself as one of manager Carlos Mendoza's most-trusted high-leverage relievers is one of the Mets' most promising developments this season. Throughout the first two months, Brazobán has maintained his confidence, whether he allows a run in an outing or not. On April 18 against the St. Louis Cardinals, Brazobán filled in for closer Edwin Díaz. He blew the save, giving up a leadoff home run to Brendan Donovan. But from there, things didn't spiral like they have in the past. Brazobán struck out the next three batters. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Francisco Lindor hit a walk-off home run. Advertisement After that game, Rosado found Brazobán in the clubhouse, 'Papa, let me tell you,' Rosado said, 'this is great. What just happened, what you did after, this should be a growing point in your life.' For Mark Vientos, this stretch of the season is all about competing. Vientos knows May has not been his best month. He has as many double-play grounders (three) as extra-base hits over 69 plate appearances. His OPS is .648. In the past, such a slump might have cost him confidence and/or playing time. It doesn't right now. 'I think it's a part of the season where you're just competing,' he said in Boston. 'This is the part of the season where it's happening, and there's going to be a month where I'm probably hitting a home run every other day. 'It's just telling yourself your numbers are going to be there at the end and trusting the work you've put in.' Vientos has five home runs through 187 plate appearances this season. Last year, in his 187th trip to the plate, he hit his 12th long ball of the year. 'He's just missed a lot,' co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes said. 'Honestly, his swing is pretty similar to last year. He's always had power. It'll come. I think it's a matter of keeping your head down and keep plugging. With some of those balls he's just missing, a millimeter on the ball might make a difference. You don't want to overreact too much.' Another hitter whose power has yet to arrive this season is Francisco Alvarez. The catcher has one home run and two doubles in 72 plate appearances since coming off the injured list. After hitting 25 homers in 423 plate appearances as a rookie in 2023, Alvarez has less than half that (12) in 414 plate appearances since the start of last season. Mendoza says Alvarez's timing is off, especially on opposing fastballs. Advertisement 'He's getting beat with fastballs,' Mendoza said earlier this week. 'At this level, you've got to be able to hit the fastball. And he's been a good fastball hitter.' Alvarez has swung and missed at more than 22 percent of the fastballs he's seen — the second-worst rate in the majors for anyone who's faced as many as 100 heaters. (Atlanta's Jarred Kelenic was worse, and he's in the minors now.) And Alvarez's slugging when he makes contact on the pitch has gone down again, from .541 in 2023 to .492 in 2024 to just .333 this season. And even that modest slugging number has been boosted by an unsustainable batting average on balls in play above .500 for Alvarez against fastballs. 'Sometimes you get off time,' said Barnes. 'And then (he's) getting a little too big and trying to do too much. His stride is getting wide right now, and that just speeds up the process. It's about tightening everything up a little bit.' Brett Baty wasn't the only Met who showed what he could do against left-handed pitching on Wednesday; it was important for Francisco Lindor's right-handed swing to show some pop, as well. With his double off Garrett Crochet and homer off Sean Newcomb, Lindor matched in one night the number of extra-base hits he'd accumulated all season against southpaws. He'd been just 10-for-45 off lefties coming into the night. Lindor's uncharacteristic issues against lefties — he's generally been a bit better from the right side over his career — allowed opposing teams to consistently bring in a left-handed reliever to face the Mets' top of the order. Lindor wants to make teams pay for making that choice. 'I haven't been clicking,' Lindor said of his right-handed swing before Wednesday's outburst. 'I haven't had the good days that I expect myself to have.' (Top photo of Huascar Brazobán: Sarah Stier / Getty Images)
