In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, Beyoncé has delayed her previously scheduled big announcement on Tuesday (1.14.)
Ready to release tour information in support of her album ‘Cowboy Carter’, due to the devastation caused by the Southern California blazes, the superstar has pushed back her news.
Taking to social media in a formal statement on her official Instagram page, Beyoncé stated:
“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. 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.”
In response to the California fires, the superstar singer has donated $2,500,000 to support relief efforts in Los Angeles given to the LA Fire Relief Fund through her BeyGOOD Foundation, adding:
“The BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund has donated $2.5 million to directly support families who lost their homes and community organizations at the forefront of relief. Please join us in supporting with whatever you can.” “Los Angeles we stand with you. BeyGOOD is taking action by announcing the LA Fire Relief Fund with a donation of 2.5 million dollars.” “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.”
The wind-fed Californian wildfires have thus far taken the lives of 24 people, destroyed several communities and more than 12,300 structures throughout 40,000 acres of the Greater Los Angeles area. There are evacuation orders in place for 92,000 residents.
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Author: Saul Goode
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