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Shakira has called off tonight’s (May 31) WorldPride Welcome Concert only days after her show at Boston’s Fenway Park was cancelled.
Ahead of the Fenway Park gig earlier this week – where the pop singer was set to perform as part of her ongoing tour, ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ – Shakira had teased guest appearances from Wyclef Jean and Will.i.am in the lead up to the gig, with all appearing to be going smoothly.
However, just hours before the doors were set to open, an announcement was shared by Live Nation saying that it would no longer be going ahead. Reports from local outlet 7News seemed to suggest that the decision may have been reached following an inspection of the venue.
As has since been shared to the social media accounts for Nationals Park, complications carried over and nixed tonight’s the Fenway Park gig.
“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,” the ballpark statement reads. “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.”
It goes on to say refunds will be “issued automatically for Ticketmaster and Nationals.com purchases,” while anyone who bought tickets through third-party resellers should contact their point of purchase directly.
It marks the latest in what’s proved to be a very turbulent tour, after the ‘Whenever, Wherever’ star had to postpone a show in Medellín, Colombia due to stage safety concerns back in February, and was also forced to reschedule a show in Lima, Peru on after being hospitalised. Even more recently, the singer went viral after falling onstage mid-performance.
This is Shakira’s first tour in seven years and comes in support of her 2024 album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’. In NME’s four-star review of the record, Lucas Villa wrote: “With a career that spans four decades, she continues to push the envelope for Latin pop music and make the genre a global event.
“All her previous records had at least one song in English, but this time, she opts to sing fully in Spanish. With this vulnerable yet versatile collection, Shakira shows there are no limits to the art of her catharsis through song.”
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NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
