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Fox News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Shakira cancels sixth concert of world tour amid ongoing issues
Shakira canceled a Saturday concert in Washington, D.C. – her sixth cancellation this year. The popular Colombian singer was scheduled to perform this weekend at Nationals Park, although it seems the cancellation of her Thursday show in Boston at Fenway Park made it impossible for her and her team to make it to the show. Capital Pride Alliance, the organization that had put together the event, shared in a statement on social media, "Like Shakira's fans and our friends and family who have traveled from around the world to join us in DC this weekend, we are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation of both this week's concert in Boston and [Saturday]'s concert at Nationals Park." The organization also shared another statement that was given to people who had purchased tickets to the event. "Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31," that statement read. "As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled. Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned." Shakira shared a message of her own to her Instagram followers, writing, "Nothing more painful for an artist than having to cancel two sold-out stadium shows like Boston and DC for reasons beyond one's control." "Thank you for being there in the good times and the not so good," she continued. "We've cruised together through every bump in the road, and you always take me to the other side. Los quiero con todo." In February, Shakira launched her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" world tour in South America. Shortly after, she canceled a concert in Lima, Peru – her third show of the tour – because she'd been hospitalized with an "abdominal issue." A week later, a concert in Colombia was postponed when the roof of the stage "suffered damage that puts at risk the safety of the artist, her staff and, most importantly, that of the audience" while a production team was assembling her show, the promotor explained in a statement translated by Billboard. At the beginning of March, she was set to perform two shows in Santiago, Chile, both of which were canceled just hours before the first was slated to begin. In a lengthy statement she shared on social media at the time, translated from Spanish to English by People, she explained in part that there was an issue with the stage assembly, and that it was "not stable enough to guarantee the safety of my band, dancers, fans and me." "There are two things I would never compromise: the security of my team and that of my fans, and I would never offer a show below the quality standards that you all deserve," she wrote. "My heart is broken in a thousand pieces to not be able to perform for you due to reasons out of my control." Stage safety concerns were once again to blame for the cancellation of her Thursday performance in Boston at Fenway Park. A representative for Live Nation told Fox News Digital, "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." After the cancellation of Saturday's show in Washington, D.C., social media users began discussing what seems to be a developing trend for the tour. "This is just disrespectful to her fans… last minute every time," one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Another wrote, "I love shakira to death but i can't accept any excuses. no matter how many technical issues they bring out. this is is just her fault. cancelling your concert on the show day is just unacceptable. idk if you know how this have impacted your image." "I can understand one or two shows, but 6 is ridiculous!" another post read. "Figure it out before or get a regular stage that doesn't extend on the floor since it seems like that is the issue here." Others were upset at the news, including one fan who wrote, "Can't believe this ! Ughhhh! My entire weekend was planned around this show." Another insisted, "All I know is, Shakira will never cancel or reschedule if things are up to her."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Oldest stadiums in MLB: When every active ballpark opened
Major League Baseball experienced a ballpark boon around the turn of the millennium, with 19 of the game's 28 permanent stadiums opening between 1991 and 2010. Only two ballparks built prior to 1961 remain in Fenway Park (1912) and Wrigley Field (1914), with both stadiums having undergone substantial modernization efforts over more than a century of use. Dodger Stadium (1962) is the third-oldest MLB stadium, with Angel Stadium (1966) and the Kansas City Royals' Kauffman Stadium (1973) rounding out the five oldest. Advertisement MLB's newest stadium is the Texas Rangers' Globe Life Field (2020), opening three years after the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park, the only other ballpark built since 2012. Temporarily playing in Sacramento, the Athletics expect to open their new Las Vegas ballpark in 2028. MLB STADIUM RANKINGS: Travelers rate baseball's best ballparks for 2025 Here's a look at when every MLB stadium opened: Oldest stadiums in MLB Fenway Park – 1912 (Red Sox) Wrigley Field – 1914 (Cubs) Dodger Stadium – 1962 (Dodgers) Angel Stadium – 1966 (Angels) Kauffman Stadium – 1973 (Royals) Rogers Centre – 1989 (Blue Jays) Rate Field – 1991 (White Sox) Orioles Park at Camden Yards – 1992 (Orioles) Progressive Field – 1994 (Guardians) Coors Field – 1995 (Rockies) George M. Steinbrenner Field – 1996 (Rays' home ballpark for 2025) Chase Field – 1998 (Diamondbacks) T-Mobile Park – 1999 (Mariners) Daikin Park – 2000 (Astros) Comerica Park – 2000 (Tigers) Oracle Park – 2000 (Giants) Sutter Health Park – 2000 (Athletics' home ballpark until team moves to Las Vegas) American Family Field – 2001 (Brewers) PNC Park – 2001 (Pirates) Great American Ball Park – 2003 (Reds) Citizens Bank Park – 2004 (Phillies) Petco Park – 2004 (Pirates) Busch Stadium – 2006 (Cardinals) Nationals Park – 2008 (Nationals) Citi Field – 2009 (Mets) Yankee Stadium – 2009 (Yankees) Target Field – 2010 (Twins) LoanDepot Park – 2012 (Marlins) Truist Park – 2017 (Braves) Globe Life Field – 2020 (Rangers) The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oldest stadiums in MLB: See when every active ballpark opened
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Concert at Boston's Fenway Park Canceled Just Hours Before Showtime
Shakira was scheduled to take the stage at Boston's Fenway Park today as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour. Leading up to the show, she shared Instagram Story posts expressing her excitement and teasing appearances from and Wyclef Jean. But hours before doors opened for the show, Live Nation announced that the event had been canceled. The Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn concert scheduled at the same venue on May 30 has also been canceled. '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,' the Live Nation statement read. 'Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience.' Fenway Concerts posted the same statement on social media. More from Rolling Stone How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion) Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite - Again! - for Love Song 'Bésame' Watch Shakira's Intimate Performance of 'Antología' on 'Fallon' A source close to the situation tells Rolling Stone that structural elements were identified as not being up to standard during a routine preshow check, and the shows were canceled as a result. According to Boston's 7News, the inspectional services department reportedly spotted a safety concern when preparing to sign off on the stage structure. Representatives for Shakira, Aldean, and Brooks & Dunn did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone's request for comment. Shakira's tour stop was meant to be the first appearance of the 2025 Fenway Concert Series, which runs through September. 'Boston, I'm coming,' the singer wrote on Instagram on the eve of the show. 'I can't ask for more! And can't wait to be on stage with all of you.' The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour will now resume on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Hozier is next up in the Fenway Concert Series with two nights scheduled for June 23 and 24. The Lumineers, Thomas Rhett, Jonas Brothers, My Chemical Romance, and more are also scheduled to perform this summer. This article was updated on May 29 at 7:23 p.m. ET to include additional reporting regarding the show cancellations. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Cancels WorldPride Concert Due to ‘Complications' With Previous Boston Show
Shakira's WorldPride Welcome Concert performance at Nationals Park has been canceled due to 'complications with the previous show in Boston,' which was also cancelled. A statement by the the Nationals Park said that the singer's full tour production could not be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance on Saturday, May 31. 'Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned,' said the organization, which informed ticket holders that refunds would be issued automatically for Ticketmaster and purchases. More from Rolling Stone Shakira Concert at Boston's Fenway Park Canceled Just Hours Before Showtime How a Fresh Start Led Alejandro Sanz to a Stunning EP (and a Shakira Reunion) Shakira and Alejandro Sanz Reunite - Again! - for Love Song 'Bésame' The four-time Grammy winner shared her disappointment in a separate statement to fans. 'Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am sad and heartbroken that I will not be able to be in Washington, D.C. with you tomorrow,' wrote Shakira. 'I hope that I can come back to D.C., as soon as I am able. Meanwhile, please know that I am eternally thankful for your unconditional support..' On Thursday, Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran concert at Boston's Fenway Park was cancelled just hours before doors opened for the show. A source close to the situation told Rolling Stone that structural elements were identified as not being up to standard during a routine pre-show check, and the event was canceled as a result. According to Boston's 7News, a safety concern was reportedly spotted by the inspectional services department when preparing to sign off on the stage structure. Shakira embarked on her world tour in Brazil in February, and launched the North American leg of the trek on May 13 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Earlier this month, she told Rolling Stone of the record-breaking tour, 'I learned that this is more than a show, this is a communion, an encounter with my most-loyal fans and also my newest fans. It's really a moment of total identification.… I didn't want to save any effort, I didn't want to save any resources to take the best show possible to Latin America, because I feel and I really truly believe that my people deserve the best.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation's capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties. 'We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation' of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organizer, said in a Friday statement. 'Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony program will be released as soon as they are finalized!' The multiplatinum singer had been scheduled to headline the opening celebrations Saturday night at Nationals Park. The reasons are apparently an extension of equipment issues related to her Thursday night concert in Boston's Fenway Park, which was also canceled hours before it was set to begin. A Friday night concert at Fenway for country star Jason Aldean was also canceled. 'Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park,' the Capital Pride Alliance statement said. 'Despite every effort to make it happen, it is not possible to move forward as planned.' The Alliance noted that the full slate of citywide events was still on for opening weekend, and said the kickoff ceremony would be relocated and reorganized. The cancellation presents a further challenge for the Alliance, but at least a nonpolitical one. Organizers have already said they expected international attendance to measurably suffer as a result of concern and anger in the LGBTQ+ community over President Donald Trump's policies. Trump's public antipathy for trans protections and drag shows has already prompted two international LGBTQ+ organizations, Eagle Canada and the African Human Rights Coalition, to issue warnings against traveling to the U.S. at all. The primary concern is that trans or nonbinary individuals would face trouble entering the country if passport control officers enforce the administration's strict binary view of gender status. Some potential international participants have already announced plans to skip this year's events, either out of fear of harassment or as a boycott against Trump's policies. But others have called for a domestic mobilization to flood the capital. Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos said that security fencing would be installed surrounding the final two-day concert and rally on a multi-block stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue. Early hotel reservation numbers for the final World Pride weekend, June 6-8, were originally down from the previous year, according to Destination D.C., which tracks reservations. But Destination D.C. President Elliott Ferguson told reporters on Thursday that, 'what we're seeing now is a surge at the last minute, especially with the national community.' Ferguson speculated that concerns about international attendance had 'galvanized the local community, the national community to want to come to the city.'
