Meanwhile, she’s been vocal – among other celebrities – in celebrating Joe Biden’s election win this year. “Again not that I believe it’s anyone’s business at all,” she writes, “but I made it clear who I voted for.” In 2018, Del Rey called Trump’s election “a loss for the country” and Kanye West’s support for him “a loss for the culture”.

While she’s at it, Del Rey has also taken aim at other controversies spread on social media, including a rumour that she supported Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential election. Another user wrote: “Please tell me that there's some sort of see through/sheer, woven (or clear plastic?) liner under the mesh?” I’m begging you be safe,” read one comment under images shared by the singer on social media. Grant also said that they remained six feet away from other attendees at all times, despite the fact that several photos show fans standing much closer. The mask Del Rey had chosen appeared to be made of mesh (which is thought to do little to stop the spread of coronavirus, due to the fact it’s a porous material) and was previously seen in a cover shoot for Interview.ĭel Rey’s sister, Chuck Grant, claimed that Del Rey had “tested negative” for coronavirus before the event. The singer was primarily there to promote her recent poetry collection, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, but the book was soon overshadowed by backlash on social media, with critics and fans alike questioning her choice of face covering. Last month (October 2) Lana Del Rey held a surprise book signing at a Barnes & Noble bookshop in Los Angeles, where she chatted and posed for photos with fans.

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