If you’ve been watching the meteoric rise of Chappell Roan over the summer, then you also know that the singer has spoken extremely openly about her mental health struggles, especially as she grapples with her newfound fame.

Citing concerns for her mental health again, Chappell Roan just announced that she’s dropping out of the much anticipated All Things Go Music Festival, which is taking place in New York and D.C. this weekend. 

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Chappell Roan was supposed to be one of the headlining acts at the music festival, which was going to take place at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens on Saturday and the Merriweather Post Pavilion outside of Washington on Sunday. 

“I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it,” the singer said on an Instagram story on Friday. “I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible. Thank you for understanding.”

Recently, Roan received some heat for speaking about the presidential election and for not openly supporting a candidate. In the past several months, she’s also been criticized for being vocal about her mental health struggles, and recently took to TikTok to talk about how uncomfortable some of her fans have made her for stalking her in public. At the VMAs, she was also filmed yelling at a photographer who was rudely trying to catch her attention. Although some have little sympathy for Chappell Roan’s complaints, considering she’s making a lot of money and seeing huge commercial success, many others see how dehumanizing celebrity culture in the U.S. is.

“All Things Go strongly supports artists prioritizing their well-being and we ask our community to rally around Chappell Roan with love and understanding,” All Things Go said in a statement. “Let’s continue to show the world that music fans support not just the art, but the artists themselves.”

The rest of the concert is expected to continue on as planned. Other headliners who will perform at Forest Hills Stadium include Ethel Cain, Janelle Monae, Reneé Rapp and others. Visit its website for more information. 

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If there’s one thing to know about a New Yorker, it’s that we looove our bagels, so it’s no surprise that we have our very own BagelFest, a full-day festival dedicated to these round, doughy pieces of heaven. And guess what New Yorkers, the best day of the year has come: BagelFest returns tomorrow, Saturday, September 28th!

What began as a small gathering of 300 bagel enthusiasts in Bushwick in 2019 has grown into the bagel industry’s most important event, attracting thousands of attendees each year. And, now in its 5th year, BagelFest will head to Citi Field this weekend to bring New Yorkers 50+ bagel-related vendors to enjoy throughout three hours of bagel bliss. The lineup includes:

• Utopia Bagels
• Starship Bagel
• Olmo
• St-Viateur Bagel
• Ess-A-Bagel
• & more!

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And for bagel enthusiasts the festival is about way more than just stuffing your face–beyond sampling bites from the top bagel artisans from around the globe, guests will be fully immersed in the world of bagels with exciting experiences, from hands-on classes to panel discussions, bagel rolling competitions, and even the chance to cast your vote for your favorite bagel.

Plus, two time BagelFest Best Bagel Winner, PopUp Bagels, will be making a special appearance where BagelFest VIPs can get an exclusive taste of their sesame and salt bagel with limited edition Butterfinger Schmear made with Butterfingers!

Tickets are available for two sessions: Session 1, from 10 am through 1 pm, and Session 2, 1 pm through 4 pm. Tickets are $49 per session and include unlimited samples, industry talks, bagel rolling competitions, photo booths, and more! VIP & Bundle ticket holders enjoy exclusive perks, including a complementary drink and guided Citi Field stadium tour.

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More info and the full lineup of food vendors can be found on their website. And, beyond the festival itself, you can always jump in on one of BagelFest’s year-round NYC Bagel Tours!

Citi Field – Piazza 31 Club

Saturday, September 28

10 am – 4 pm

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The much-anticipated new light trail inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is now open to the public at the New York Botanical Garden. The holiday season has begun!  

Created by Adventurelive, the producers behind Broadway’s iconic Hamilton, and LETSGO, a creative company that has worked on similar projects around the world, the experience brings the famous film’s characters to life over 8,300 square feet of light installations that are made that much more wonderful by the technology employed throughout the area (think LED lighting, video projections, 3D sculptures).

In a way, attending the event feels like stepping inside Burton’s genius brain.

The experience is open through November 30 but, as the weeks go by, we expect the weather to turn colder and the rain to get more frequent—so we suggest snagging tickets to the shindig right here ASAP. 

Need more convincing? Check out these photos from inside the experience:

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