Shakira, Jason Aldean's Boston concerts canceled with no explanation
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Billy Joel is canceling all his upcoming concerts as the singer has been diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Shakira's Boston concert set for Thursday, May 29 was abruptly canceled just hours before showtime due to "unforeseen circumstances," according to Fenway Park.
Officials with stadium canceled back to back shows including the "Whenever, Wherever" singer's May 29 concert as well as a May 30 performance by country music star Jason Aldean and duo Brooks & Dunn.
Shakira's show was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour continuing in the U.S. through June.
"Refunds will be available at your point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience," Fenway Park wrote in a statement shared on social media.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Shakira, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn for comment.
Ticket holders outraged by last minute cancelation
Users commented on the stadium's Instagram and X posts to express frustration and confusion.
"How do two different shows get canceled so close to showtime?" one Instagram user wrote.
Another Instagram user said ticket refunds were not enough urging the park to reimburse fans for collateral damages, writing, "this is absolute crap!"
On X, a user expressed frustration with the lack of an explanation for the cancelation, writing, "And what was the reason? The show starts in 2 hours. At least put up a more elaborate explanation this is insane."
Fenway Park did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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