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Beyoncé ensured her followers received residence from her Renaissance Tour cease in Washington, D.C., by paying $100,000 to maintain the town’s Metro stations open late.
“Because of inclement climate which will delay the beginning of tonight’s Renaissance World Tour at FedExField, Metro will lengthen the final practice by an additional hour past the prolonged closing beforehand introduced,” the Washington Metropolitan Space Transit Authority wrote by way of its web site on Sunday, August 6.
The assertion continued: “The extra hour shall be funded by the Tour to cowl the $100,000 price to run extra trains, preserve all 98 stations open for purchasers to exit, and different operational bills.”
Beyoncé’s Sunday present at D.C.’s FedEx Subject was delayed due to dangerous climate, leaving followers to search out shelter within the stadium’s indoor areas or wait out the climate elsewhere. Native information outlet WJLA reported that a number of folks had been handled for warmth exhaustion throughout the delay.
“Because of lightning within the space, we’re presently underneath a shelter in place order. Followers exterior of gates and within the parking tons are requested to return to their automobiles,” learn a social media update from the FedEx Subject account on Sunday. “All followers inside the stadium are requested to shelter in place underneath coated concourse areas and ramps till additional discover. Thanks on your endurance.”
Practically two hours later, the stadium’s account notified followers that the order had been lifted, writing, “We’re all clear. Followers might return to their seats.”
Although Beyoncé, 41, didn’t instantly tackle her Metro donation, the singer shared a number of images from the wet present by way of Instagram on Monday, August 7. One shot featured her tour’s stage crew wiping off a platform earlier than she carried out.
Amongst many attendees on the Renaissance Tour’s two-night keep within the U.S. capital metropolis had been Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, second gents Douglas Emhoff. “To the considered one of one, the primary, the one one, @Beyonce, thanks for a enjoyable date night time,” Harris, 58, wrote by way of Instagram alongside a pic exhibiting the couple’s live performance outfits.
For the night time out, Harris sported a shimmering gold button-up shirt and white pants, whereas Emhoff, 58, donned an aesthetic black go well with.
Since kicking off in Might, Beyoncé’s tour has seen a number of movie star visitors, together with Madonna, Kylie Jenner, Pharrell Williams, Megan Thee Stallion, Salma Hayek, Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez and extra.
Along with stars within the crowd, Beyoncé’s eldest daughter, Blue Ivy, 11, has made a number of onstage appearances dancing alongside her mom throughout the music “My Energy.” (Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, additionally share twins Rumi and Sir, 6.)
Blue Ivy’s little sister, Rumi, supported her from the stands throughout the tour’s Might 26 cease in Paris by holding up a do-it-yourself signal which learn, “We Love You, Blue,” per social media footage.
