Demi Lovato has defended her choice to sing “Heart Attack” for cardiovascular survivors at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Red Dress Collection concert. Despite backlash and criticism on social media platforms, Lovato stood by her decision to connect with the audience through music, citing her own personal journey and experience.
The singer spoke about the mind-heart-body connection, and addressed the importance of taking risks and opening oneself up to love and heartbreak. Lovato said that the parallels between her song and her own journey were a reminder of the strength that can be found within oneself through difficult times.
Despite criticism from social media users who called the performance tone-deaf, a spokesperson for Lovato revealed to Entertainment Weekly that the performance was intended to champion the women in the room, reflecting the reason Lovato was at the event. The spokesperson also noted that Lovato had opened the performance with a beautiful introduction emphasizing the message behind the chosen song.
Demi Lovato is no stranger to the dangers of heart ailments, having experienced a heart attack herself in 2018 after suffering a drug overdose. Lovato recently signed a new management deal after parting ways with former manager Scooter Braun.
Despite the backlash, Lovato’s message resonated with members of the audience, and her performance ultimately succeeded in championing the strength that can be found within oneself during difficult times
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