Beyoncé delays statement amid LA wildfire crisis

Beyoncé has postponed her highly anticipated January 14 announcement out of respect for those affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

The news comes after weeks of speculation from fans that the “Poker” singer was preparing to unveil her. Cowboy Carter The tour follows a stunning halftime performance of the Baltimore Ravens game against the Houston Texans on Christmas Day.

In a statement shared on Instagram on January 13, the singer expressed solidarity with families and communities struggling to cope with the aftermath of the fires, which destroyed homes and displaced thousands.

“Due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around Los Angeles, the January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date,” Beyoncé wrote.

“I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families who have suffered trauma and loss. We are so blessed to have our brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community.

For those wishing to support wildfire relief efforts, Beyoncé encouraged fans to visit the BeyGOOD page. “Love you, B,” she concluded.

The wildfires also deeply affected Beyoncé’s family. Her mother, Tina Knowles, revealed on January 9 that her beloved Malibu bungalow – her “sacred happy place” – was destroyed in the fire. “This is my favorite place, my sanctuary,” Knowles wrote on Instagram, posting a video of dolphins swimming near his home’s former location.

In December, Beyoncé shared a video of the film on her social media to poke fun at Beyoncé’s statement. The clip shows the 32-time Grammy Award winner astride a white stallion, waving a giant American flag in slow motion as the Western trumpet theme song plays to the sound of a stomp.

The film ends with the mysterious date “1.14.25” and the title “Look at that horse”. Although the film didn’t reveal any further details, fans immediately began speculating about what might be going on Cowboy Carter This theory received support when Live Nation shared the trailer on its social media channels.

The news follows a major contribution from Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, which has pledged $2.5 million to help families recover from the devastating California wildfires.

In an Instagram post on Sunday night (Jan. 12), the foundation announced its commitment to the Los Angeles Fire Rescue Fund, which aims to help Angelenos affected by one of the most destructive wildfires in the state’s history.

“Funds are earmarked to assist families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who have lost their homes, as well as churches and community centers to meet the immediate needs of those affected by wildfires,” the post reads, which encourages followers. Respondents expressed concern about visiting the organization’s website to contact affected families.

Earlier today, The Weeknd announced that he would be delaying the release of his highly anticipated album Hurry up tomorrow In light of the ongoing wildfire crisis. His album launch event scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Rose Bowl was also canceled.

The hitmaker revealed the news to fans in a message posted on Instagram on Monday (January 13). “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, the Rose Bowl show has been canceled and the album date has been postponed to 1/25/31,” read the message, which he signed, “Love, Abel.”