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Megan Thee Stallion Reportedly Had A Beyoncé-Related Reason For Dropping Out Of Global Citizen Festival

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Earlier this month, it was reportedly that Megan Thee Stallion had unexpectedly dropped out of Global Citizen Festival due to a scheduling conflict. As it turns out, she had to be in her hometown, Houston, Texas, to help out a friend: Beyoncé.

According to Page Six, Beyoncé invited her to perform at her Renaissance Tour date in their shared hometown — an offer Thee Stallion couldn’t refuse. After all, it was Beyoncé who helped deliver Meg her first-ever Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single with her appearance on the “Savage” remix, and performing for the Renaissance Tour in the city both artists called home certainly constitutes a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

As for why the conflict came up at the last minute, a source told Page Six “an inadvertent duplicate scheduling by her team” caused the mix-up.

Meanwhile, Global Citizen is going forward with headliners Jung Kook, Lauryn Hill, and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

Megan Thee Stallion has been busy of late, returning to the spotlight after taking some downtime in the aftermath of the trial against Tory Lanez for shooting her and amid her ongoing legal dispute with her label, 1501 Certified Entertainment. Meg made her comeback in splashy fashion, joining Cardi B for her new Dembow-influenced single “Bongos,” which they also performed at the 2023 MTV VMAs. She also announced her casting for season 7 of Big Mouth and role in the new A24 movie Dicks, and had a viral moment with Justin Timberlake backstage at the VMAs. With a Beyoncé performance allegedly coming soon (the Renaissance Tour arrives for two dates in Houston this Saturday), it looks like Thee Stallion is back.

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Megan Thee Stallion Has Reportedly Dropped Out Of 2023 Global Citizen Festival

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie tri-state area fans’ opportunity to catch the “Bongos” rapper performing live in the region has just dropped to one. Tonight (September 12), Megan is set to take the stage during the 2023 VMAs. However, her scheduled performance in New York City later in the month has reportedly been canceled.

According to Billboard, Megan Thee Stallion has pulled out of the 2023 Global Citizen Festival. Although a formal announcement hasn’t been posted on the event’s social media pages, in a statement shared exclusively with a representative confirmed the news.

“Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Megan Thee Stallion will no longer be available to perform at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival,” said the rep.

The remaining roster includes Jung Kook, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta, and more. Global Citizen Festival is described as a global movement whose goal is to end poverty. Each year, the event calls on world and corporate leaders to support the organization’s call for financial equity, environmental justice, as well as food and job security for all.

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, September 23. Find more information here.

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Megan Thee Stallion Drops Out Of 2023 Global Citizen Festival Lineup

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Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly dropped out of headlining the 2023 Global Citizen Festival, just eleven days before the event. According to a statement from the festival, as reported by Billboard, she is no longer able to make it “due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.” She was originally slated to be one of the festival’s headliners, alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers. It is currently uncertain if a replacement act will be secured. The festival is scheduled to be held at the Great Lawn in New York’s Central Park on Saturday, September 23rd.

Numerous fans on social media are speculating that Megan’s absence might hint at something else. Fans are hoping this means a potential appearance at Beyoncé’s Houston show in Texas, scheduled for the same day as the Global Citizen Festival. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding this. Both artists hail from Houston and collaborated on a remix of Megan’s viral hit “Savage,” released in March 2020. Megan has frequently acknowledged Beyoncé’s influence on her artistic journey.

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Fans Speculate Megan Might Be Joining Beyonce In Houston Instead

Although Megan won’t be able to perform at Global Citizen Festival, audiences will still be able to enjoy other sets. Conan Gray and Stray Kids are also slated to take the stage at this year’s festival. Streaming information for the event will be available shortly. Megan Thee Stallion is scheduled to make a special appearance at tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards. She will perform “Bongos” live for the first time alongside Cardi B.

The Global Citizen Festival is set to take place in New York City’s Central Park. The festival’s primary goal is to take immediate action to combat extreme poverty. They are advocating for world leaders to address not only this issue but also the climate crisis and gender equity for women and girls. The timing of the concert and its initiatives aligns with a September gathering of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. To earn tickets for the event, music lovers can participate in an action through either the Global Citizen app or the organization’s website at www.globalcitizen.org.

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Tems Performs ‘No Woman, No Cry’ From ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ At Global Citizen Festival

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This November, Tems’ cover of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” will appear on the soundtrack of Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. A portion of her cover appeared in a trailer for the movie, which was revealed in July, and an EP containing the song was released shortly after. This weekend, Tems performed the song live for the first time at Global Citizen Festival in Ghana.

Joined by a backing band, Tems is seen in a fan-shared clip singing the song with her vocals just about matching the quality of those on the studio recording. The crowd mirrors her energy, particularly as she gets to the bridge, singing along, as Tems repeats, “everything’s gonna be alright, everything’s gonna be alright.”

Tems has come a long way in the past five years. In an interview with GQ UK, she revealed that in 2017, the year before she released her debut single, “Mr. Rebel,” she was living alone and struggling financially.

“There were times when I was not just broke – I was broke and hopeless,” she said. “I used to steal food. I used to go to my aunty’s house just so she could give me food to take home,” she says. “I just felt like, What is the point of me existing right now? You have to remember those times. Because that person does not exist anymore.”

Over the course of the past year, she’s collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Drake, Future, and Beyoncé. Not to mention, she’s contributed to the soundtrack of one of the year’s most anticipated films.

Check out the performance of “No Woman, No Cry” above.

>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrives in theaters 11/11.

Ed Sheeran Jokes About His And Beyonce’s Famously Contrasting Outfits From A 2018 Performance

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Back in 2018, Ed Sheeran and Beyonce performed their duet “Perfect” at Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100, an event that honored Nelson Mandela a century after his birth. While Sheeran wore a simple outfit consisting of jeans and a casual shirt, Beyonce was wearing a flashy violet gown. As Insider noted at the time, this sparked conversations, with some saying the different outfits sent a message about gender standards while others argued that both artists dressed true to their respective styles.

Whatever the case, last night, Sheeran and James Corden joked about the moment on The Late Late Show.

As part of his week-long residency on the program, Sheeran joined the host for a segment called “Side Effects May Include.” The bit parodies medical ads by listing off fake side effects for non-medical things. One of the topics was “being underdressed next to Beyonce” and Sheeran and Corden took turns reading off the side effects, with Corden going first:

  • “Everyone being like, ‘Ed, what were you thinking?’”
  • “Being like, ‘I thought I looked nice, and then Beyonce shows up.’”
  • “Igniting a public debate about our cultural expectations of men and women”
  • “Being like, ‘Ugh, did I really look that bad? I mean, the t-shirt was clean!’”
  • “Really ticking off the Beyhive with your casual disrespect”
  • “Listen, James, if you’ve never stood next to Beyonce, you just can’t understand what you’re up against.”
  • “Getting the entire internet’s opinion of your shoes”
  • “Knowing that, in my heart of hearts, no matter what I might’ve worn, I am still me standing next to Beyonce.”

Watch the full segment above. Sheeran also performed “Thinking Out Loud” on the show, so check that out below.

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