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Yahoo
8 hours 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
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Shakira concert canceled in Washington DC a day after nixed show in Boston
Shakira concert canceled in Washington DC a day after nixed show in Boston Show Caption Hide Caption Shakira cancels Boston concert hours before showtime Hours before doors opened, ticket seller Live Nation announced that the Shakira and Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn concert had been cancelled. Cover Media A day after her Boston concert was canceled, Shakira's tour is suffering another setback. The popstar's scheduled show in Washington, D.C. — which was part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour and WorldPride DC 2025's Welcome Concert — on May 31 has also been canceled. The reasoning was "due to complications with the previous show in Boston," according to a statement released by Nationals Park May 30. "Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time for her scheduled performance," the 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." Ticketholders will automatically receive refunds for Ticketmaster and purchases. Those who purchased from a third party should contact the seller. Shakira shared a statement about her heartbreak over the show's cancellation, writing, "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. 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." Why Shakira's Boston concert was canceled In a May 30 statement to USA TODAY, Live Nation said the cancelation of several shows at Fenway Park was due to issues discovered during routine checks before the Shakira show. "Structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe," the statement said. The issue also affected upcoming shows from Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn. Shakira is next scheduled to perform in Atlanta June 2. The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour kicked off in South America in February and began its North American leg May 13. Opening up about the work that went into the tour, Shakira recently told USA TODAY, "I've worked so much on every detail of this show. I'm building the biggest setlist of my career. "There are going to be visuals I created, the narrative and the details of them. There are 145 people on this tour to make it happen every night," she explained. "I've created original music for the transitions in the show, new choreography and arrangements. I have 13 costume changes, so all of what I've learned these years of making music, I feel like this is a recap of that journey." Contributing: Anthony Robledo and Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge pop star's gig cancelled hours before taking the stage after safety scare
SHAKIRA'S latest gig has been cancelled over a safety scare - with just hours to go before she took to the stage. Fans eagerly awaiting her Boston, Massachusetts concert last night were left disappointed after Fenway Park officials abruptly called off the show. Singer Shakira, 48, was set to perform at 7:30pm as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, which is making its way through the U.S. In a surprising move, the venue also canceled the following night's concert with country artists Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn. Fenway Park posted a brief message on social media stating: 'Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience,' but did not initially explain the reason behind the cancellations. Later, Live Nation revealed the decision came after safety concerns arose during routine pre-show inspections. 'Structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe.' The company confirmed in a statement to USA Today: "Structural elements were identified as not being up to standard, so the shows were canceled. All team members are safe." The last-minute announcement sparked confusion and anger among ticket holders, many of whom took to social media to voice their disappointment. One wrote on Instagram: 'How do two different shows get canceled so close to showtime?' Others felt a refund wasn't enough compensation for their disrupted plans. Someone else fumed, 'This is absolute c**p!' Shakira accidentally confirms Rihanna is 'pregnant' during live slip up on Met Gala red carpet On X, formerly Twitter, another demanded, 'And what was the reason? The show starts in 2 hours. At least put up a more elaborate explanation this is insane.' Her next show is still set to go ahead at Washington, D.C.'s Nationals Park on Saturday night. It comes just weeks after Shakira accidentally confirmed Rihanna's pregnancy on the Met Gala red carpet. The Hips Don't Lie appeared shocked and shrieked in horror when she realized she might have said too much during a live TV interview. Shakira had walked the blue carpet before her former collaborator even arrived. Due to photos of RiRi's baby bump being published before the event, some fans, including Shakira, already assumed she had confirmed her big news. However, before she was ever able to make the baby announcement on her own, Shakira made the almighty slip-up. Speaking to NBC News, Shakira said that Rihanna was the person she was 'most excited' to hang out with on fashion's biggest night. "I want to see Rihanna! I want to see her so bad. And I just heard the news too," she told the interviewer. When the reporter seemed confused as to what Shakira was referring to, she excitedly responded: "She's pregnant!" She then looked horrified as she realized that she had spoken out before Rihanna herself was even able to announce the news. The Grammy-winner put her hands up to her face and looked shocked as she confessed: "Am I not supposed to say that?" She then awkwardly laughed and walked away from the interview. 3 3
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
What we know about why Shakira and Jason Aldean's Fenway concerts were canceled last minute
The last-minute cancellations are believed to be the first time that a show at Fenway has been called off for reasons unrelated to weather since Bruce Springsteen Advertisement A city official not authorized to speak about the cancellations told the Globe on Friday that an aspect of the temporary stage did not pass Live Nation's internal inspection process. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'There was a defect in the stage structure,' the official said. 'The internal inspection failed. You don't want to have the liability to have the stage crash down and kill someone.' Neither Brian Ronan, the city's Director of Building Inspection, nor Beth Krudys, the Red Sox senior director of Fenway concerts and entertainment, responded to calls or emails Friday. Nor did Live Nation's New England president Don Law or the agents for Shakira and Aldean. Fenway Park has hosted dozens of grandiose concerts since the Springsteen show more than 20 years ago, and several of those acts, notably the Advertisement Predictably perhaps, the absence of information about the sudden cancellation is leading to wild rumors and speculation online, including that ICE planned to be in attendance at Thursday's show by Shakira, who is Colombian. There is no evidence that's true. Hundreds of fans of the singer lined the streets outside Fenway on Thursday when they learned the show was canceled. They were especially disappointed because Shakira postponed a December show at TD Garden to perform at Fenway, which is larger. As of Friday afternoon, neither Shakira nor Aldean had acknowledged the cancellations on their Instagram pages, despite fans wondering what happened. 'Heartbroken your Boston show was canceled—and even more hurt that we haven't heard from you here,' one of Shakira's 92 million followers commented on her Instagram. 'Many fans traveled, spent money, and took time off just to see you. We understand things happen, but a short video message (like Lady Gaga once did) would've meant so much. Please don't forget your Boston fans. We showed up for you. Please show up for us. Con cariño, A loyal fan." Despite the huge crowds and fanciful staging that characterize Fenway concerts, no major mishaps have been reported. But promoters of large outdoor shows know what's possible. In August 2011, as the band Sugarland were about to perform at the Indiana State Fair, a storm with 60 mph winds toppled the stage, killing five people and injuring 45 others. Survivors and the relatives of those killed reached a Advertisement Mark Shanahan can be reached at
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shakira, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn concerts at Fenway Park canceled over stage safety failure
In a disappointing turn of events for fans, three major concerts scheduled for this week at Boston's iconic Fenway Park were abruptly canceled due to serious stage safety concerns. Live Nation confirmed that performances by global superstar Shakira, country music heavyweight Jason Aldean, and legendary duo Brooks & Dunn were called off after a routine safety inspection revealed that key structural components of the stage were not up to code. 'All team members are safe,' the event promoter stated, adding that the decision was made to prioritize the safety of performers, crew, and attendees. Shakira was set to launch the 2025 Fenway Concert Series on Thursday night as part of her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" (Women No Longer Cry) tour. Her excitement had been palpable just the day before, when she posted on X about her Boston show, teasing surprise appearances by and Wyclef Jean. Aldean and Brooks & Dunn were scheduled to co-headline Friday night's show. It would have been their first time sharing the Fenway stage. Aldean, who is currently on his "Full Throttle Tour 2025", had called the opportunity to play alongside Brooks & Dunn 'one for the ages.' According to Boston ABC affiliate WCVB, the cancelations were triggered when parts of the stage reportedly collapsed during rehearsals. A subsequent inspection by Boston's Inspectorial Services found the structure to be unsafe for use. Fenway Park and the performers shared statements confirming the cancelations, with refund information provided for ticket holders. Disappointed fans, some of whom had traveled from out of state or even overseas, had already begun arriving at the venue when news broke. 'We just got the news that the concert has been canceled like nine minutes ago,' said a fan from Colombia. Another attendee, attending what would have been their first-ever concert at the age of 63, shared their dismay with local news outlet WBZ. This marks yet another delay for Shakira's fans, some of whom had already rescheduled plans after her earlier tour date shifts. Representatives for the performers and Boston city officials have not yet commented further on the incident. Refunds are available at the original point of purchase.
