‘Pray for healing and rebuilding’ | Beyoncé delays big announcement originally teased for Jan. 14 – KHOU.com
Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoHOUSTON — Beyoncé fans will have to wait a little longer for the Houston native’s surprise announcement.Many were anticipating a surprise announcement from Beyoncé following a cryptic post on Instagram.However, late Monday night, the singer announced on Instagram that she is delaying her announcement due to the devastation caused by the wildfires in Southern California.In her post, she encouraged others to donate to help wildfire victims.Here is her full statement below:“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. 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”A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)According to a report from the Associated Press, Beyoncé contributed $2.5 million to a newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD.The announcement was shared via the BeyGOOD foundation Instagram account on Sunday. “The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires,” the caption read.RELATED: Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disasterFounded in 2013, the BeyGOOD foundation concentrates on economic equity, “supporting marginalized and under-resourced programs,” according to its mission statement.Last week, Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles shared that her Malibu bungalow was destroyed in the Los Angeles-area fires. “It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred happy place. Now it is gone,” she wrote on Instagram. “God bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions.”Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
