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Mariah the Scientist's Governors Ball Set Canceled Last Minute ‘Due to Unforeseen Circumstances'
Mariah the Scientist is not taking the stage at Governors Ball 2025 today (Saturday, June 7), even though her name had remained on the day's reworked schedule after the New York City festival experienced a four-and-a-half hour delay in opening. Billboard learned of the cancellation on the ground at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. No announcement was heard at the event, and the change of plans came with no explanation. More from Billboard Chartbreaker: Mariah the Scientist on Her Biggest Hit's 'Casual' Start & Using Her Platform to 'Help People Feel Included' Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out David Byrne for Scorching 'Burning Down the House' (And Does Some of His Dance Moves) at Gov Ball Country Artists Rock Billboard Country Live: On the Rise as Burgeoning Acts Show Off Impressive Talent Gov Ball organizers posted a brief update in a temporary Instagram Story close to the updated time Mariah was set to perform (5:45-6:15 p.m. ET), but did not give a reason for her set being called off last minute. The social media message simply stated, 'Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mariah the Scientist will no longer be able to perform.' The 'Burning Blue' singer-songwriter — whose breakthrough hit is her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100, where the single currently sits at No. 35 — later acknowledged the cancellation on her Instagram account, writing, 'So upset I'm not getting to perform at Gov Ball today. I'm so sorry to everybody who showed up through the traffic and rain. I apologize.' She later added a photo showing a rainy view through a window with the caption 'I really wanted to perform.' Billboard has reached out to representatives for both Mariah and Governors Ball for further comment. The three-day outdoor festival, which launched Friday, opened doors hours later than expected on day two due to forecasts of rain and thunder in the area. While those in line on Saturday were originally meant to be let in at 12 p.m., doors were delayed until 4:30 p.m. With the weather delay, early sets by Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, The Backfires and others were removed completely from Saturday's schedule, while several later performances were pushed back an hour or more. Olivia Rodrigo's headlining set on the main stage was moved to 9:25 p.m.; Feid and Wave to Earth, both set to close other stages, had their set times shifted to 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Hozier, Mt. Joy, Clairo, Raye, Royel Otis, The Japanese House and more are on the bill for Governors Ball 2025's third day on Sunday (June 8). Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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16 hours ago
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Governors Ball 2025 Delays Headliners, Cancels Early Sets Due to Weather on Day 2
Governors Ball 2025 hit a snag on day two as weather concerns forced organizers to cancel and delay performances. On Saturday (June 7), the three-day festival — which launched Friday at New York City's Flushing Meadows Corona Park — announced that headliners and other scheduled sets would be pushed back due to forecasts of rain and thunder in the area. More from Billboard Tyler, The Creator Ignites Opening Day of 2025 Governors Ball: 7 Best Moments Olivia Rodrigo Brings Out David Byrne for Scorching 'Burning Down the House' (And Does Some of His Dance Moves) at Gov Ball Mariah the Scientist's Governors Ball Set Canceled Last Minute 'Due to Unforeseen Circumstances' 'Due to predicted weather, doors will be delayed until 4:30pm. Please delay your arrival and plan accordingly. Stay tuned for the updated schedule!' Gov Ball organizers posted Saturday morning on X The festival was originally set to open at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Later in the morning, organizers released an updated schedule confirming the cancellation of early sets by Lexa Gates, Yaya Bey, The Backfires, and others. Several later performances were rescheduled, with most acts pushed back by an hour or more. Saturday headliner Olivia Rodrigo, initially slated to perform at 8:30 p.m. on the main stage, was moved to 9:25 p.m. Feid and Wave to Earth, both closing out other stages, had their set times shifted to 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., respectively. Other artists still expected to perform Saturday evening include Marina, Young Miko, Conan Gray and Car Seat Headrest. Governors Ball 2025 opened Friday with performances from Tyler, The Creator, Benson Boone, T-Pain, Tyla, Role Model, The Backseat Lovers, JPEGMAFIA, and others. The fest is scheduled to wrap on Sunday (June 8) with sets by Hozier, Mt. Joy, Clairo, Raye, Royel Otis, The Japanese House, Amaarae, Key Glock, Berlioz and Montell Fish, among others. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
