Beyoncé has postponed a highly anticipated announcement that was originally scheduled for January 14 in light of the LA fires. The singer recently took to Instagram to share the news with a heartfelt note on the current situation in California. In the post, she also mentioned the BeyGOOD LA Fire Relief Fund, which has been working on donations to help and support people affected by the ongoing wildfires.
Beyoncé reveals postponement of Jan 14 announcement amid raging LA fires
Beyoncé recently announced the postponement of her January 14 announcement amid the Los Angeles fires through an Instagram post. The note stated, “The January 14th announcement will be postponed to a later date.” She revealed that it is “due to the devastation caused by the ongoing wildfires around areas of Los Angeles.” Her note further read, “I continue to pray for healing and rebuilding for the families suffering from trauma and loss.”
Beyoncé also acknowledged the contribution of the courageous emergency responders. She mentioned how they have been working day and night to bring the horrifying situation under control. “We are so blessed to have brave first responders who continue to work tirelessly to protect the Los Angeles community,” she wrote. The singer then urged her followers to join the “efforts in supporting those impacted” by the catastrophe with BeyGOOD, signing off the letter with “Love, B.”
In the caption, Beyoncé further mentioned that “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.” She then encouraged people to donate “whatever you can” to the relief fund for individuals in urgent need. The artist ended the caption by stating that the link for the fund is given in her bio on Instagram.
Among several celebrities who lost their homes due to the LA fires, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, is one. Other celebrities include Paris Hilton, Joshua Jackson, Adam Brody, Leighton Meester, and many more.
