It appears to be like like Pink is exhibiting assist for Britney Spears amid the latter pop star’s divorce from Sam Asghari.
At her Wednesday evening (Aug. 16) live performance at Detroit’s Comerica Park, the “So What” singer subtly modified a lyric in her 2001 tune “Don’t Let Me Get Me,” sneaking in a praise to Spears. “Bored with being in comparison with candy Britney Spears,” Pink sang, as an alternative of the unique line, “Bored with being in comparison with d–n Britney Spears.”
“She’s so fairly,” Pink continued with the unique lyrics, singing with nothing however an acoustic guitar accompanying her. “That simply ain’t me.”
The gesture got here on the heels of reviews that Spears and her husband, dancer Sam Asghari, are splitting. Asghari filed for divorce in Los Angeles Wednesday, and shared an announcement on Instagram Thursday (Aug. 17) in regards to the two ending their marriage. “After six years of affection and dedication to one another, my spouse and I’ve determined to finish our journey collectively,” he wrote. “We’ll maintain onto the love and respect now we have for one another and I want her the most effective at all times. S–t occurs. Asking for privateness appears rediculous [sic] so I’ll simply ask for everybody together with media to be variety and considerate.”
The break up comes a little bit over a 12 months after the couple married in June 2022, tying the knot with a star-studded ceremony in L.A. They’d gotten engaged in 2021, about 5 years after first assembly on set of Spears’ “Slumber Occasion” music video.
Earlier this 12 months, Pink — who’s at present in the midst of Summer time Carnival tour — clarified her intentions behind the Spears name-check in “Don’t Let Me Get Me,” revealing she’s “at all times felt like a giant sister” to the “Poisonous” musician. “I’m very protecting of her, and she or he’s the sweetest particular person on this planet,” Pink informed Folks in February, although later added she’s not at present in contact with the Princess of Pop. “I want her effectively. I cowl her in gentle all day lengthy.”
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