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Fox News
a day 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
- 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
3 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.'
South China Morning Post
3 days 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.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shakira cancels third concert in three days after making history with record-breaking tour
Shakira 's latest cancelled concert was supposed to take place in Washington, DC at Nationals Park on Saturday night. The 48-year-old Colombian singer — whose Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour just broke a record — intended to perform as part of WorldPride's welcome event, but the ballpark announced on Friday that she is no longer on the bill. It comes after the Whenever, Wherever hitmaker had to cancel two back-to-back shows scheduled for Thursday and Friday at Boston's Fenway Park. The cancellations were due to city inspectors identifying 'structural elements that were not up to standard,' according to TMZ. Around 5pm EST on Friday, Nationals Park posted a statement online reading, '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.' WorldPride is the largest LGBTQ+ festival in the world and will kick off June's internationally recognized Pride Month. Per TMZ, Shakira responded by saying, 'I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston, and my team and I have made every effort to make it happen, but it doesn't depend on any one of us right now, and I am devastated that these shows were just not possible this time. 'I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon as I can.' The ballpark's message to ticketholders continued, 'Refunds will be issued automatically for Ticketmaster and purchases — no further action is required.' Shakira had previously used her X profile to get fans excited about her shows in Boston. On Wednesday she shared two photos with and Wycleff, writing, 'Boston I'm coming! and Wycleff tomorrow! I can't ask for more!! And can't wait to be on stage with all of you!' Despite the string of misfortunate, the pop star can celebrate her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour becoming the highest grossing Latin American concert by a female artist, surpassing Karol G's Mañana Será Bonito tour. Her Mexican and South American shows have grossed a staggering $130 million with 21 shows. It comes as the singer's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour tops the Billboard Boxscore midyear chart for a Latin female artist, grossing $130 million so far Shakira had previously used her X profile to get fans excited about her shows in Boston As reported by Billboard, Shakira's is the only Latin tour to reach Top 10 of the 2025 midyear Boxscore Report, ranking number two globally. It falls behind Coldplay, who earned $142 million with 1.3 million people turning up for 20 shows between October 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Shakira fell on stage during a performance of her 2001 hit Whenever, Wherever last week at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The three-time Grammy winner was in the middle of performing the high-energy track when she slipped and hit the ground. A fan posted a clip of the fall on Instagram, which showed the entertainer losing her balance sideways and hitting the ground. Ever the consummate professional, she gathered herself and continued with her performance.
