Selena Gomez’s much-anticipated pop-up event celebrating the fifth anniversary of her Rare album has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The singer-actress’s management team released a heartfelt statement expressing their devastation over the situation, emphasizing that the safety of fans, staff, and everyone involved remains the top priority.
Gomez, known for her roles in Monte Carlo and Only Murders in the Building, reshared the statement on her Instagram story, assuring fans that new dates for the event will be announced soon.
The official statement read:
“We are devastated to see the impact the wildfires continue to have on our community in Los Angeles.”
It continued:
“The safety and well-being of our team and community are top priorities, and with that in mind, we have decided to postpone Rare: The Pop-Up in partnership with Complex. We’ll share more details and rescheduled dates for the event soon. Thank you for your understanding.”
Originally scheduled for January 10-12, the pop-up event was set to celebrate Rare, an album that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remains one of Gomez’s most personal projects.
Gomez’s team also acknowledged the severity of the wildfires, stating:
“As a Los Angeles-based team, our hearts are with California as we face massive wildfires that have threatened communities, displaced families, and destroyed homes.”
In addition to postponing the event, Gomez used her platform to support those affected by the fires, sharing multiple links on her Instagram story to provide resources for shelter and essential aid.
Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates on the rescheduled pop-up event while Gomez continues to lend her voice to those in need.