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As many would possibly’ve already seen coming, Beyoncé’s much-anticipated announcement set for Tuesday (Jan. 14) has been placed on maintain indefinitely in gentle of Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires. Taking to Instagram, the icon let followers know they should wait till a “later date,” although she didn’t say when.
“I proceed to hope for therapeutic and rebuilding for the households affected by trauma and loss,” Beyoncé penned. “We’re so blessed to have courageous first responders who proceed to work tirelessly to guard the Los Angeles neighborhood.”
Whereas the best-selling artist by no means actually gave the BeyHive many hints to work with, she unveiled a teaser for the mysterious providing not lengthy after her NFL Christmas Gameday halftime present. She posted a clip of herself waving an American flag whereas atop a white horse alongside the caption, “Take a look at that horse.” Since then, followers have speculated about every part from a tour — very similar to her world trot for 2022 RENAISSANCE — to a deluxe model of COWBOY CARTER, visuals or perhaps a brand-new album, if we’re fortunate.
Regardless of the announcement could also be, the wait is for an excellent trigger. On Sunday (Jan. 12), Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD introduced the creation of an LA Hearth Aid Fund, which included a beneficiant $2.5 million donation to assist those that misplaced their properties. To this point, greater than 12,000 buildings have been destroyed, and no less than 25 folks have misplaced their lives.
“Los Angeles, we stand with you,” the BeyGOOD basis said. “The fund is earmarked to help households within the Altadena and Pasadena space who misplaced their properties, and to church buildings and neighborhood facilities to deal with the quick wants of these affected by the wildfires.”
Beyoncé isn’t the one one pushing again a significant undertaking. On Monday (Jan. 13), The Weeknd introduced that his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, will now drop on Jan. 31, every week later than its unique Jan. 24 launch date. He additionally axed his one-night-only present at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium.