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Rita Ora apologises after LGBT criticism of her song Girls

After the track is criticised for its ‘tone-deaf’ portrayal of same-sex relationships, Ora says sorry for the way she expressed herselfRita Ora has apologised after her new song Girls, featuring all-star guests Cardi B, Charli XCX and Bebe Rexha, was criticised for a “tone-deaf” approach to same-sex relationships. The song’s lyrics reference Ora’s bisexuality, saying, “I’m 50-50 and I’m never going to hide it,” before going into a ...

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18:07 on May 14 2018

Girls: Rita Ora 'sorry' for song accused of exploiting bisexuality

BBC News - UK — Rita says the song represents her "truth". more info
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09:16 on May 15 2018

Rita Ora apologises after LGBT criticism of her song Girls

Guardian Music — After the track is criticised for its ‘tone-deaf’ portrayal of same-sex relationships, Ora says sorry for the way she expressed herselfRita Ora has apologise... more info
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20:27 on May 15 2018

Cardi B defends Rita Ora’s ‘Girls’ amid criticism from the LGBTQ+ community

NME — "The song was a good song and I remember my experience," Cardi B wrote Cardi B has come to the defense of both Rita and the track Last week, Rita Ora released her co... more info
Rita Ora Charli XCX Bebe Rexha
19:32 on May 14 2018

Rita Ora Apologizes After Getting Sustained Backlash Over New Song Girls

Perez Hilton — After a LOT of public backlash over the past several days directed at her new song Girls, it sounds like Rita Ora has finally decided to walk things back a bit. As you'll... more info
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09:39 on May 15 2018

Rita Ora Addresses Criticism Around The Portrayal Of Bisexuality In 'Girls'

MTV.co.uk News — The singer apologised to the LGBTQ+ community after the track was accused of being "tone deaf." more info
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