Shakira‘s concert in Medellín, Columbia on Monday (February 24) was postponed due to safety concerns after the stage roof at Estadio Atanasio Girardot was damaged “during the assembly process of the show.” Shakira took to social media to express her regret, while saying the safety of performers, crew, and the audience comes first. Plans for rescheduling the concert for later in 2025 are underway. (Billboard)
Jessica Simpson announced on Friday (February 21) that she is returning to music with a forthcoming EP, Nashville Canyon, and released the project’s lead single, “Use My Heart Against Me.” The collection is set for release on March 21, and marks Simpson’s first release of new music in 15 years, dating back to her 2009 holiday album, Happy Christmas. (Billboard)
Voletta Wallace, mother of the Notorious B.I.G., passed away at 78. She died of natural causes while in hospice care in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Wallace played a crucial role in her son’s life and maintained the rap icon’s legacy after his death, writing a memoir in his honor and accepting posthumous awards on his behalf. (Variety)
