Beyoncé Delays Announcement Amid L.A. Wildfire Crisis
Beyoncé has postponed her much-speculated Jan. 14 announcement, citing respect for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
The news comes after weeks of fan speculation that the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer was preparing to unveil her Cowboy Carter tour, following a stunning halftime show performance on Christmas Day at the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game.
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In a statement shared on Instagram on Jan 13., the singer expressed solidarity with families and communities grappling with the aftermath of the fires, which have destroyed homes and displaced thousands.
“The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles,” Beyoncé wrote.
“I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community.”
For those who wish to support wildfire relief efforts, Beyoncé encouraged fans to visit BeyGOOD’s page. “Love, B,” she concluded.
The wildfires have deeply affected Beyoncé’s family as well. Her mother, Tina Knowles, revealed on Jan. 9 that her beloved Malibu bungalow—her “sacred happy place”—was destroyed in the fires. “It was my favorite place, my sanctuary,” Knowles wrote on Instagram, alongside a video of dolphins swimming near the home’s former location.
Beyoncé’s announcement had been teased in December with a cinematic video shared on her social media. The clip featured the 32-time Grammy winner straddling a white stallion, swinging a large American flag in slow motion as a Western trumpet theme played over the sound of a stampede.
The video concluded with the cryptic date “1.14.25” and the caption, “Look at that horse.” Though the video revealed no further details, fans immediately began speculating about a possible Cowboy Carter tour, a theory bolstered when Live Nation shared the teaser on its social media channels.
The news follows a significant contribution from Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, which pledged $2.5 million to assist families in recovery from the devastating California wildfires.
In an Instagram post on Sunday night (Jan. 12), the foundation announced the pledge to the L.A. Fire Relief Fund aimed at helping impacted Los Angelenos in the midst of one of the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history.
“The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” read the post, which encouraged followers to show their support for the impacted families by visiting the organization’s website.
Earlier today, The Weeknd announced he would be delaying the release of his highly anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow in light of the ongoing wildfire crisis. His album release show at the Rose Bowl, which had been slated for Jan. 25, has also been canceled.
The hitmaker broke the news to fans Monday (Jan. 13) with a post on Instagram. “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, the Rose Bowl Show has been cancelled and the album date has been postponed to 01.31.25,” reads the message, which he signed, “With love, Abel.”
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