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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kesha cancels Dallas concert amid devastating Texas floods
Flash floods ripped through central Texas this weekend, claiming over 100 lives and leaving more than 160 people unaccounted for. The deluge swelled the Guadalupe River from a gentle trickle to a 26‑foot torrent in under an hour—trapping campers and triggering mass evacuations statewide. Kesha puts safety first Just hours before taking the stage at Dallas's Arena, Kesha took to X and Instagram Stories to break the news: she was cancelling her Tuesday evening show. The singer wrote that, despite her excitement to 'celebrate my freedom and party' with fans, their safety had to come first and pledged to return the following night. All tickets for the cancelled performance will be honoured at the rescheduled show on Wednesday, a gesture fans applauded online. Kesha said she would stay in Dallas 'to play for all of you tomorrow night,' urging attendees to 'get home safe' before her planned return. Context: A state in crisis This summer's floods rank among Texas's most catastrophic. At Camp Mystic, a Christian girls' camp by the Guadalupe River, 27 campers and counsellors perished. First responders and community volunteers raced to rescue stranded families, while the National Guard joined the effort to search for missing residents. Texas leaders and stars rallied around flood victims. Governor Greg Abbott tweeted that his '#1 job' is to locate every missing person. Actor Matthew McConaughey urged donations and neighbourly support. Singer Maren Morris encouraged contributions to the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation's flood relief fund. Looking ahead: Tour continues Kesha's T*** Out Tour, which has already sold out venues from New York's Madison Square Garden to Berlin's Uber Eats Music Hall, now resumes in The Woodlands on July 10. Despite the abrupt pause, the singer's commitment to her fans and to safety has only deepened appreciation for her 'glitter-fuelled' spirit. What you need to know Kesha's Dallas concert was called off due to record-breaking floods that have devastated central Texas. Over 100 lives have been lost, and rescue operations continue. The show will be rescheduled for the very next evening, with all tickets valid. Fans and fellow Texans praised the pop star for putting wellbeing over performance.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, and other Hollywood stars ‘heartbroken' over devastating Texas floods
Hollywood stars have taken to social media to express grief, share resources, and offer support in the wake of the devastating flash floods that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. The disaster has left at least 100 people dead, with more than 160 still missing across six counties in the US. Several Hollywood celebs haved posted about the devastating floods in Texas, US. Reacting to the tragedy, popular Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, addressed the disaster on Instagram, writing, 'There's a long road ahead, but right now the shock, the pain, and the chaos need the steady hand of a neighbor.' His message came as rescue efforts intensified and emergency teams continued scouring flood-affected zones for survivors. Actor Jennifer Garner, who was born in Houston, posted a brief but emotional note on her Instagram story: 'Texas. God, be near.' The actor's message echoed the sorrow felt across the state as communities began reckoning with the scale of the damage. Actor Hilary Duff, also a Houston native, reflected on her own childhood experiences at summer camps in the region. 'I was — and forever will be — that girl with a wild-hearted, fierce love for my barefoot summers at camp in the Texas Hill Country,' she wrote. Calling the experience 'a realm of true magic,' she said the floods had left her 'heartbroken' for her home state. As donations pour in, Colombian pop star Shakira, currently on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, pledged proceeds from her July 5 San Antonio show to Catholic Charities of San Antonio. 'Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood,' she said, urging fans to donate to ongoing relief efforts. Country singer Miranda Lambert, who is from Longview, Texas, focused on the impact to animals. 'I can't even come up with any words for the loss that everybody's suffering,' she said, while urging support for her foundation, which is aiding displaced pets. Maren Morris, originally from Arlington, highlighted the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation, which is coordinating support for shelters, first responders, and local nonprofits. Meanwhile, Khloe Kardashian wrote, 'The loss of those sweet, innocent children is something I can't fully process,' offering prayers for families still searching for their loved ones. Singer Lana Del Rey also offered words of support for Texans. "All of my prayers are with you every moment of the day this week and may all the angels be with you as you search for even more lost loved ones," the singer-songwriter said.
USA Today
06-07-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Shakira, Maren Morris, more stars speak out on 'devastating' Texas flooding
Shakira may be busy on the road, but she's taking a moment to wrap her arms around the Lone Star State. As Texas battles a deadly surge of flash flooding, the Colombian pop superstar, who's been crisscrossing North America on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, announced on July 5 that she was donating proceeds from her San Antonio concert to Catholic Charities of San Antonio. "Dear San Antonio, our hearts and prayers are with those affected by the flood in central Texas," Shakira wrote in an X post. "We are donating a portion of tonight's show proceeds to Catholic Charities of San Antonio, who are providing disaster relief to the families impacted." The Grammy-winning singer, 48, also encouraged her fans to assist relief efforts by donating to the humanitarian aid organization. "Your help is important and appreciated," she added. Historic flash floods swept across central Texas after unrelenting rainfall on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, triggered the ravaging flooding. Local authorities said at least 80 people have died. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott noted at a July 6 news conference that search and rescue efforts were still underway as at least 41 people remained unaccounted for. As of July 6, authorities had recovered the bodies of 40 adults and 28 children in Kerr County, where the worst of the flooding occurred, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha announced. Forecasters expect several more inches of rain and warned of additional flooding and a worsening of conditions on the ground. Here's what other stars are saying about the natural disaster. 'It's painful to see': Shakira laments 'constant fear' faced by immigrants Miranda Lambert encourages animal welfare amid Texas floods Miranda Lambert is looking out for the critters as massive flooding devastates her home state. The acclaimed country singer-songwriter, who hails from Longview, Texas, announced on social media that her nonprofit organization, MuttNation, was starting a fundraiser to help pet owners amid the displacement caused by the floods. "I can't even come up with any words for the loss that everybody's suffering," Lambert, 41, said in a July 5 video shared on Instagram. Texas flooding live updates: Flood-ravaged state faces more rain; death toll at 79 Maren Morris laments 'devastating' Texas floods Maren Morris is a Texan cowgirl through and through. The Grammy-winning country singer, who was born in Arlington, Texas, reflected that she was "thinking of my home state right now" in an emotional Instagram post on July 5. "The floods are devastating, and people are still missing," she wrote alongside a photo carousel that included a childhood picture of herself. Humanitarian relief for Texas flooding: Here's how you can help "There are several places to donate, but I'll be donating to an incredibly impactful fund called the Texas Hill Country Community Foundation," Morris, 35, added. "They've set up a specific fund to support local efforts (nonprofits, local government, first responders and local shelters)." Contributing: Susan Miller, Christopher Cann, and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY
