US EditionChappell Roan thrills 40,000 fans in Pasadena at her biggest headlining show ever
Roan’s statement came amid ICE’s Operation Midway Blitz, with over 1,000 detainees nationwide, sparking debate on immigration enforcement and public safety.
- On October 10, 2025, singer-songwriter Chappell Roan shouted 'F ICE forever' during her Brookside at the Rose Bowl set, the first of two Pasadena nights on her pop-up tour.
- Operation Midway Blitz has led to more than 1,000 detentions, targeting undocumented people with criminal records and prompting fear among immigrant communities, reports say.
- With nearly 40,000 people attending, Roan performed 18 songs over 90 minutes, delivering almost every track she has released.
- A viral video from the Pasadena concert circulated, fueling a divided national conversation as critics and supporters debated ICE enforcement's impact.
- Roan's rapid rise over the last 18 months and her Grammy Award win this year keep her remarks prominent as nominations for next year Grammys are decided.
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The Rise of a Midwest (Pop) Princess: Chappell Roan Brings Spectacular, Theatrical Show to Pasadena
The “Pink Pony Club” singer brought a massive crowd to the opening show of her two-night engagement, where she gushed over her love for L.A. and declared, “F*** ICE, forever.”
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Chappell Roan thrills 40,000 fans in Pasadena at her biggest headlining show ever
When Chappell Roan took a moment late in her thrilling performance in Pasadena on Friday, it was to look deep into the sprawling crowd on the grass at Brookside at the Rose Bowl and consider how she and they have come. “The last show I played in L.A. was at the Wiltern,” she said of her show at the Los Angeles theater in November 2023. “I think that’s 2,500 people, so it’s really crazy that we’re here and there’s like 40,000 people here tonight.…
Chappell Roan Bashed For ICE Comment During Concert: 'Haven’t Seen a Bigger Tool Since Jojo Siwa'
Chappell Roan is making headlines after a viral video from her Pasadena concert shows the rising pop star shouting, “F ICE forever!” a bold statement that quickly ignited debate across social media. The moment, captured by fans and reposted by Pop Crave, shows the “Hot-To-Go!” singer delivering the fiery remark mid-performance, earning loud cheers from the crowd. But while some praised Chappell Roan for using her platform to take a stand, others…
Chappell Roan Goes Viral After Screaming “F**k ICE Forever” Onstage
Pasadena was not another show stopper for Chappell Roan. It was an entire cultural moment. Known for her uncompromising glam, gay anthems, and sharp wit, Roan opted to make her set an anti-corporation rant. While other acts fawn over the entertainment capital’s fearsome reputation, Roan emerged onto the stage, glitter shimmering under the spotlights, and barked: “Don’t f**ing talk about it. Don’t talk about work here.” It was the brand of rebell…
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