Mariah Carey cancels show in Brussels amid safety concerns

She was slated to perform in the now-racked Belgian city on Sunday as part of her 'Sweet Sweet Fantasy' European tour


Reuters March 26, 2016
She was slated to perform in the now-racked Belgian city on Sunday as part of her 'Sweet Sweet Fantasy' European tour. PHOTO: JUSTJARED.COM

US pop star Mariah Carey said on Friday that she was cancelling a tour stop in Brussels amid safety concerns following attacks this week that killed 31 people and injured some 270 more.

The songstress, one of the best-selling female solo artists of recent times, was slated to perform in the now-racked Belgian city on Sunday as part of her Sweet Sweet Fantasy European tour.

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"I love my fans in Brussels and at this time I am being advised to cancel my show for the safety of my fans, my band, crew and everyone involved with the tour. I hope to see you soon and send my prayers and eternal love," she said in a statement on her Twitter account.

Carey, perhaps best known for her 90s hits like Hero, Fantasy, and Always Be My Baby, is set to wrap up her tour with back-to-back performances in Johannesburg in May.

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