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Zara Larsson Cancels Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Performance

Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson announced she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix due to concerns over the United Arab Emirates' role in Sudan's civil war.

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Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson has announced that she will not perform at her scheduled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix appearance. Her decision was made following concerns regarding the role of the United Arab Emirates in the civil war in Sudan. Larsson had been scheduled to perform on December 3 at Etihad Live, which is located on Yas Island, alongside Lewis Capaldi. Addressing her position, Larsson stated that she wants to make music and spread joy for people from every country.

At the time of writing, Ticketmaster and the Yasalam page for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were still listing Larsson in the event lineup. The concert lineup scheduled across the Grand Prix weekend also includes performances by Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers, and The Script.

In a separate disclosure, Zara Larsson revealed that a brand canceled a multi-million dollar sponsorship offer that had been extended to her. According to the singer, the offer was canceled after she made a joke about abortion on TikTok.

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