Demi Lovato

Lovato performed Heart Attack at an American Heart Association event, which some internet users considered insensitive given the evening's theme.

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Lovato cancelled five dates and delayed the start of a tour, explaining that they had overestimated what they could cope with and needed to protect their health. The changes affected fans and logistical arrangements at several venues.

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A promotional poster for the album Holy Fvck depicting Lovato on a padded crucifix and using that title attracted complaints. The UK Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the poster was likely to cause serious offence to Christians and was unsuitable for untargeted public display.

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Lovato publicly accused The Bigg Chill ice cream shop of promoting toxic 'diet culture' after seeing sugar-free products or items marketed as suitable for particular diets. The business responded that these options served diverse dietary requirements, including those of people with diabetes and vegans.

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While promoting a programme devoted to extraterrestrial phenomena, Lovato said they preferred the term 'ETs' to 'aliens', believing the latter could be perceived as derogatory. The statement was widely ridiculed.

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During a wave of memes following 21 Savage's arrest by ICE, Lovato posted that they were enjoying memes about his supposed British accent. Lovato was accused of making light of a situation involving possible deportation.

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Lovato travelled to Israel, where the visit included a baptism in the Jordan River and social media posts. Following criticism that the trip served Israeli political messaging, Lovato explained that the visit had been offered in exchange for posts.

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Duo Sleigh Bells sued Demi Lovato and collaborators, alleging that Stars used elements of Infinity Guitars without authorisation.

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After Taylor Swift donated 250,000 dollars to support Kesha in her legal dispute with Dr. Luke, Lovato criticised on social media what they perceived as insufficient activism by certain celebrities, remarks widely understood as targeting Swift.

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Lovato entered an online discussion comparing Mariah Carey with Ariana Grande, then accused Carey of having been unnecessarily unpleasant towards Jennifer Lopez. The comments prompted a strong reaction from Carey's fans.

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During a tour, Lovato punched dancer Alex Welch following a conflict within the team. Lovato subsequently publicly acknowledged responsibility for the assault.

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