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Nelly Furtado Pauses Live Performances Indefinitely

The singer casts the hiatus as a new chapter focused on writing music plus personal growth.

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.