Shakira Cancels Lima Concert Due to Hospitalization

Colombian superstar Shakira, hospitalized with an abdominal condition, canceled her Lima concert Sunday. Shakira announced this on her Instagram and X accounts on Sunday afternoon. She expressed her sadness over not performing and plans to reschedule the show soon. Shakira arrived in Peru on Friday for shows scheduled for Sunday and Monday. Lima is the second stop on her Latin American tour after Brazil.

Shakira shared her excitement about reuniting with her Peruvian fans. Shakira said: "I am very sad that I will not be able to take the stage today. I have been deeply emotional and excited about reuniting with my beloved Peruvian audience." Fans greeted her warmly at airports. Shakira thanked Lima for the emotional welcome on Instagram. She said: "Thank you for such an emotional welcome, Lima!"

Her tour supports her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, inspired by her divorce. The album features "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53," a global hit. It won Best Latin Pop Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)