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Beyonce Knowles appears in the audience before accepting the award for best rap song for "Savage" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Chris Pizzello/AP/ShutterstockBeyoncé is on a red streak! The 28-time Grammy award winner shared some Valentine’s Day looks to her Instagram page on Monday (Feb. 21), with a variety of glam outfits and elevated athleisure staples from her own Ivy Park collection.
The “Spirit” singer’s first look consists of a red turtleneck sweater with heart cutout detail on the back and PVC pants, completing the look with matching heels and a cherry shaped purse. The second look — which the former Destiny’s Child member wore on a private jet — shows the star in a red pullover hoodie and matching jogger pants, while the third look sees the singer in a hot pink bodycon dress with the signature Adidas stripes. All pieces are from Beyoncé’s recent Valentine’s Day themed Ivy Park x Adidas collection, which is appropriately titled Ivy Heart.
In an interview with Vogue China about the collection, Beyoncé explained that she wanted the clothing in the new series to empower anyone who wear it. “We all have that one outfit that instantly makes us feel powerful, sexy, confident and loved. We recognize that visceral feeling immediately,” she said. “With Ivy Heart I wanted to create a collection that makes everyone feel the joy of looking in the mirror and celebrate self-love. We used vibrant reds, pinks and neutrals with red as the dominant color. Red has always meant joy, sensuality and love to me.”
Though the singer has been putting an emphasis on her fashion endeavors, she is still working on a follow-up to 2020’s The Lion King: The Gift. In her September 2021 cover story with Harper’s Bazaar, Beyoncé insisted “Yes, the music is coming!” when asked for an update.
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Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
