Shakira's Tour Woes: Another Show Canceled, This Time in Washington
Shakira's concert gets postponed once more.
Looks like Shakira's touring luck isn't on her side right now. The Colombian pop queen has had to axe yet another show, this time in the nation's capital, Washington D.C. This cancellation comes hot on the heels of complications with a previous gig in Boston.
Pop sensation Shakira was all set to light up the stage at the "WorldPride" festival in Washington D.C. on Saturday, but hiccups in logistics and stage setup from the Boston show have caused a roadblock, leaving fans in the lurch. According to a statement from the event venue, the "complications with the previous show in Boston" meant that "Shakira's entire tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C. in time."
A disappointed Shakira shared her sentiments with the BBC, saying, "I'm devastated that the shows couldn't happen this time. Due to the unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that affected me and other artists in Boston, my entire tour production cannot be moved in time for my planned performance this Saturday in Washington, D.C." But fear not, Shakira promised to reunite with her fans in the Beltway as soon as possible.
Shakira's Tour: A Saga of Cancellations
It's not just the Boston and Washington D.C. shows that have been hit by cancellations. The "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour has seen multiple postponements and cancellations in Latin America as well. In fact, Shakira landed in the emergency room in Lima, Peru, with severe abdominal pain, causing the cancellation of her concert in that city.
Fans' Frustrations
The cancellation in Washington has left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans, particularly those who had to travel from across the country to catch the show. One frustrated fan from Los Angeles posted on social media, "Flew in from LA. Experiencing the second cancellation of this tour. Pretty disappointing."
Meanwhile, the impact of the Washington D.C. cancellation was felt beyond just the music scene. The show was meant to open the World Pride 2025 celebrations in the city. Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed her hopes for a rescheduled performance, calling for fans to rally behind Shakira.
All in all, Shakira's tour woes continue, with logistical and health hurdles causing multiple cancellations throughout the tour. Here's hoping for smoother sailing for the pop icon and her fans alike in the future.
Sources: ntv.de, lve/spot, BBC, CBS News
Shakira’s Tour Woes:
- The ongoing world tour, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran," has faced multiple cancellations affecting performances across the US and Latin America.
- Cancellations have been due to various reasons, including equipment transportation and setup complications, health issues, and other operational problems.
- The Washington D.C. show was canceled due to equipment transport problems from Boston. Refunds were issued to ticket holders.
- Shakira expressed her regret and apologized publicly, vowing to return as soon as possible. Fans have expressed disappointment, but also public support and calls for rescheduling.
I'm not going to be able to enjoy the sports-betting experience during Shakira's concert in Washington, as the show has been canceled. It's a shame, as I was looking forward to watching her performance and perhaps placing some entertainment bets on the side.
