Lady Gaga delays 'Chromatica' release

Pop star Lady Gaga has postponed release of her new album 'Chromatica' in wake of coronavirus pandemic. Her much-awaited sixth album was scheduled to arrive on April 10 and singer has promised that she will anunce a new date soon.

"This is such a hectic and scary time for all of us, and while I believe art is one strongest things we have to provide joy and healing to each or 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," Gaga wrote on Instagram on Tuesday. 

'Chromatica' is her follow-up to 2015's 'Joanne' and soundtrack to "A Star Is Born" for which she won her first Oscar in 2019.  Gaga released first single "Stupid Love" from LP late February.

In her post, 33-year-old singer also asked people to "stay home" and practice social distancing. "... It important to me that attention is on getting essential medical equipment to healthcare professionals, making sure kids who depend on public schools for meals get assistance y need, and that we help those who will be financially impacted by this pandemic," she said.

COVID-19 outbreak has led to cancellation of countless shows, tours, and festivals, with production suspended on many films, TV shows and web series.