In a longform note posted on her Twitter, Lady Gaga announced on Tuesday (March 24) that she would be postponing the release of her upcoming sixth studio album Chromatica as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.
"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 wrote in her note to fans. "I know you are disappointed. Probably angry and sad. But I also know that as a fan base ... we are the kindness punks. So I ask you to practice that kindness in these trying times."
Some fans were upset at the news, asking Gaga why she would postpone a release at a time when fans needed new entertainment. Others quickly rushed to Gaga's defense, posting messages of support and understanding for their Mother Monster.
Ranging from sad, to angry, to funny, check out how fans are reacting to the news below:
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) March 24, 2020
CHROMATICA OFFICIALLY POSTPONED + GAGA PLANNED SECRET COACHELLA SET BUT IT'S ALL CANCELED I FUCKING HATE THIS CORONA BITCH FOR RUINING EVERYTHING pic.twitter.com/rdDYkPrLcI
— karlo (@mxdern_ecstasy) March 24, 2020
#Chromatica is officially postponed for an indefinite period and Gaga was supposed to have a secret set at Coachella this April that got cancelled bc of the Corona Virus... pic.twitter.com/iK3FRS6PxB
— Roman | Gaga Source (@MisterBroRo) March 24, 2020
The way y'all hating on Gaga for this but not miss rona pic.twitter.com/2PYa0RTDOR
— (@artfloozyy) March 24, 2020
gays: gaga when will you release chromatica?
gaga: pic.twitter.com/Lu7INivyUQ
— Spencer Barrett (@spencerbarrett) March 24, 2020
I was too excited for the album #Chromatica
pic.twitter.com/jucNTr3gQH— glamorous (@syzlicious) March 24, 2020
#Chromatica was the only thing I was looking forward to during this tough time and I’m not going to even get that. pic.twitter.com/8eXUcydkJB
— CAPE GOD (@CHROMATICA11) March 24, 2020
Gaga: I have decided to postpone the release of Chromatica
The gays: pic.twitter.com/RChhVLyHHq
— Zack (@Zack3O12) March 24, 2020