Overview
- She announced the decision in an Instagram post marking 25 years since her debut album, sharing archival photos and a recent clip from a Berlin show.
- Furtado emphasized she will keep creating songs and said she will always see herself as a songwriter.
- The pause follows a successful 2025 festival run where she performed hits including “I'm Like a Bird,” “Maneater,” and “Say It Right.”
- Fans quickly filled her post with appreciative messages, thanking her for her work and expressing hope for a future return.
- Stern noted a wave of bodyshaming directed at her earlier in 2025, which she did not cite as a reason for stepping back.