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The much-anticipated announcement by Beyoncé has been put on hold, as the singer donated to the wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles.
The Beyhive will have to wait a little longer for Beyoncé’s highly awaited announcement. The superstar confirmed the news through an Instagram post Tuesday (Jan. 14), which was the day of the big reveal. “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,” she 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. To join our efforts in supporting those impacted, please visit @beyGOOD. Love, B.”
The caption of the post read, “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.” Beyoncé had previously announced the donation Monday (Jan. 13) in another Instagram post, denoting that the funds would go to those affected in the Altadena and Pasadena communities. The singer and her husband, rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, own a home in the Bel-Air neighborhood where they reside with their three children. According to reports, the family evacuated their home and are currently sheltering in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Speculation about the announcement has run wild since Beyoncé’s teaser video during her halftime concert performance during the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game on Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday. Many felt that the announcement could be a tour to celebrate her Cowboy Carter album or the first word on what would be Act III of her album trilogy beginning with her Renaissance album. There is no further word on when the announcement will take place, but fans will certainly be riveted.