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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Nothing more painful': Shakira addresses public after recent concert cancellations
Following the recent cancellation of her Boston show, Shakira has addressed the public after her second show was called off. This comes just days after Shakira's and Jason Aldean's concerts were called off. In a statement from LiveNation to Boston 25, '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." Shakira was set to perform in Washington, D.C, on Saturday; however, due to previous structural issues with her stage, the show had to be called off. The singer was set to perform a part of the WorldPride DC Tour, but due to the previous stage malfunctions that occurred in Boston, the show was called off. Fans will be refunded their money, but left with disappointment. Shakira took to Instagram, posting on her story: 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. We've cruised together through every bump in the road, and you always take me to the other side. Los quiero con todo. Shakira is set to perform on Monday, June 2, in Alanta barring any further developments. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
Yahoo
a day 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
Associated Press
a day 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.'
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Why did Shakira cancel two concerts in two days? The reasons behind pop star's nixed Fenway Park, World Pride gigs
On Friday, pop star Shakira called off her concert in Boston's Fenway Park just hours before she was to take the stage. A day later, another of her concerts - this time the opening act for World Pride 2025 - was cancelled just a day before time. The two cancellations have sparked off several speculations about her health as the star had recently taken a nasty fall. However, the real reasons are more logistical. (Also read: Fenway Park concerts canceled: How to get refunds for Shakira and Jason Aldean's shows) One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the US capital, headlining performer Shakira abruptly cancelled 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 organiser, said in a Friday statement. 'Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony program will be released as soon as they are finalised!' The gig was a part of Shakira's ongoing Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. The singer seems to have hit multiple road bumps in her world tour, with several concerts having been cancelled at the last minute. A day before this, Boston's Fenway Park concert was also called off. A statement from Fenway Park read: 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn performances originally scheduled for May 29th and May 30th, respectively, at Fenway Park have been cancelled. Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologise for the inconvenience." Shakira had taken a nasty fall on stage last week during one of her concerts. The video from the performance went viral, and pretty soon after the cancelled concerts, people linked the two incidents. However, given that both cancellations are due to logistical reasons, there appears to be no connection between the two. Reports have stated that Shakira suffered no injuries in her fall. In fact, videos of the incident show her getting up and performing right away. A statement from Shakira read: 'Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am sad and heartbroken that I will not be able to be in Washington, DC with you tomorrow. I hope that I can come back to DC, as soon as I am able.' She added, 'Meanwhile, please know that I am eternally thankful for you unconditional support.'
South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Shakira cancels World Pride concert over ‘unforeseen circumstances'
One day before the kick-off concert for World Pride 2025 in Washington DC, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly cancelled due to equipment difficulties. Advertisement 'We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation' of the concert, the Capital Pride Alliance, the main World Pride organiser, said in a statement on Friday. 'Updates about the relocated Opening Ceremony programme will be released as soon as they are finalised!' The multiplatinum singer had been scheduled to headline the opening celebrations on Saturday night at Nationals Park in the US capital. The reasons are apparently an extension of equipment issues related to her Thursday night concert in Boston's Fenway Park, which was also cancelled hours before it was set to begin. Advertisement A Friday night concert at Fenway for country star Jason Aldean was also cancelled.
