Shakira cancels Washington pride concert
Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration
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Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration
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00:01It was supposed to be a night to remember for Shakira fans.
00:06The pop star cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the
00:11opening weekend of World Pride 2025, a global LGBTQ plus celebration happening now in Washington,
00:18D.C.
00:19Organisers say equipment problems from her cancelled Boston show meant her full stage
00:24set-up couldn't make it to D.C. on time.
00:30The capital Pride alliance says the opening ceremony will be relocated, but the full schedule
00:34of Pride events will go ahead as planned.
00:37While international turnout is down due to backlash against President Trump's LGBTQ plus
00:43policies, tourism officials say U.S. interest is picking up and strong crowds are expected
00:50in the final days.