We’ve got some sad news for Little Monsters, Lady Gaga is delaying the release of her highly
anticipated album Chromatica due to the current state of the world AND she had to cancel a
surprise Coachella performance.
What’s up guys?
It’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News bringing you all the news updates here from
my at-home Clevver studio as we continue to practice safe measures and social distance.
But we’ve got talk about how Lady Gaga is the latest artist to have to postpone and
cancel her work due to unforeseeable circumstances.
Lady Gaga announced the news on Tuesday on social media.
In her lengthy post Gaga wrote quote, “After a lot of deliberation, I’ve made the incredibly
tough decision to postpone the release of Chromatica.
I will announce a new 2020 release date soon.”
She went on to say that quote, “This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us,
and while I believe art is one of the strongest things we have to provide joy and healing
to each other during times like this, it just doesn’t feel right to me to release this
album with all that is going on during this global pandemic”
She concluded the announcement by saying quote, “Instead I prefer that we spend this time
focusing on finding solutions.
It’s important to me that attention is on getting essential medical equipment to healthcare
professionals, making sure kids who depend on public schools for meals get the assistance
they need, and that we help those who will be financially impacted by this pandemic.”
And Gaga has been doing just that.
She’s doing her part in giving back and doing the right thing during this challenging
time.
Her makeup company, Haus Labs, announced last week that they would be donating 20% of their
profits to food banks to get food to kids who are affected by the closing of schools.
And while the Little Monsters love that Gaga is giving back, they are heartbroken that
she pushed the release of Chromatica.
They are responding to her tweet to share their thoughts.
One person said quote, “Chromatica was literally the only thing I‘ve been looking forward
to during my time in quarantine…”
Another wrote quote, “THIS WAS GOING TO HELP US GET THROUGH THIS”
While someone else tweeted, “Was really looking forward to a little escape to chromatica,
especially now.
But we support this decision and will stream to sh*t when it comes out”
And other fans are now worried that the album will leak before it’s new release date.
But her album release isn’t the only scheduling change Gaga had to make.
In her post, Gaga also revealed that she had to postpone her Las Vegas shows due to the
CDC guidelines against large gatherings.
Gaga said in her statement she hopes her other May performances will continue and that she
still plans to go ahead with a Chromatic Ball tour this summer.
But there was one part of her statement that had us all shook!
Gaga revealed that she had a "secret Coachella set lined up."
She said quote, “I had so many fun things planned for us to celebrate together…
I had a secret Coachella set lined up, and a lot of other fun surprises, some of which
I’m still planning to share with all of you very soon!
Chromatica is still very much on the way and I can’t wait.”
Secret Coachella set?!
…. Did you hear that??
That was the sound of all of our little Monsters’ hearts breaking.
We totally understand considering what is happening right now, but Gaga did know fans
would be feeling all types of emotions about the news.
She went on to say quote, “To my fans, I love you.
I know you are disappointed.
Probably angry and sad.
But I also know that as a fan base… as a family… we are strong, we are loving and
we are the kindness punks.
So I ask you to try to practice that kindness in these trying times.”
And while her fans are doing their best to be supportive of her decisions, they are REALLY
upset over this Coachella news.
One person tweeted saying quote, “i can’t get the words “secret coachella set” out
of my head.
her mind”
Another said quote, “she couldn’t have just kept it a secret til october like…”
And another had their own idea and wrote quote, “Any chance you would consider putting that
secret Coachella set online (if it didn’t contain songs from #CHROMATICA of course).
Stay safe and lots of love”
And as disappointing as all this is, Gaga isn’t the only artist who’s had to make
the tough decision to postpone their album release during these challenging times.
Both Sam Smith and Kehlani have also pushed back their album release dates.
But some artists, like Dua Lipa are doing the opposite.
Dua Lipa actually pushed up her album release date and is dropping it this week.
She announced the news in an IG live stream but explained that she hasn’t been sure
if releasing music now would be the right thing to do during this time.
It was actually a really emotional decision for her.
Dua went on to say that she worked hard on this album and it made her feel good, want
to dance and have fun.
And we could all use a little dancing and fun
right about now!
So clearly these decisions aren’t easy for artists either way.
But I want to know what you guys think.
Are you disappointed that Gaga’s album release is being postponed?
Do you wish she just dropped it like Dua is doing?
But also in saying that, I’m sure you also ABSOLUTELY understand Gaga’s decision considering
the current situation.
Share your thoughts down in the comments below.
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Thanks so much for watching, I’m Sussan Mourad, coming to you from my Clevver home
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