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  • Singer Halsey reveals suffering three miscarriages, says ‘abortion saved my life’ in op-ed

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: American singer Halsey has stated that giving birth to her first child after suffering multiple pregnancy losses did not lessen her support for abortion rights.

    According to E! News, Halsey penned an op-ed in Vogue on July 1 amid the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Roe. v. Wade ruling that had recognized the constitutional right to abortion in the United States for nearly 50 years.

    “Many people have asked me if, since carrying a child to term after years of struggling to do so, I have reconsidered my stance on abortion. The answer is firmly no. In fact, I have never felt more strongly about it,” Halsey wrote.

    Previously, she had spoken out publicly about one of her past miscarriages, saying she suffered one while on tour in 2015. In the op-ed, Halsey wrote that she “miscarried three times” before her24th birthday, adding, “It seemed a cruel irony that I could get pregnant with ease but struggled to maintain a pregnancy.”

    “One of my miscarriages required ‘aftercare,’ a gentle way of saying that I would need an abortion because my body could not terminate the pregnancy completely on its own and I would risk going into sepsis without medical intervention. During this procedure, I cried. I was afraid for myself and I was helpless. I was desperate to end the pregnancy that was threatening my life,” continued the 27-year-old singer.

    Medical terms for miscarriages–used in billing and insurance claims–include “spontaneous abortions,” “missed abortions” and “incomplete abortions,” according to E! News.

    If the patient does not pass an unsuccessful pregnancy naturally, they may be made to wait longer, take pills to try to speed along the process or undergo a surgical procedure with or without sedation. The latter two methods are also typically used in elective abortions of successful pregnancies.

    “My abortion saved my life and gave way for my son to have his,” Halsey wrote. “Every person deserves the right to choose when, if, and how they have this dangerous and life-altering experience. I will hold my son in one arm, and fight with all my might with the other.”

    As per E! News, on June 26, two days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Halsey performed a scheduled concert in Phoenix, Arizona and spoke out against the ruling, prompting many people to walk out.

  • American singer Halsey announces birth of first child with Alev Aydin

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: American singer Halsey and her boyfriend Alev Aydin have welcomed their first child together.

    The “Without Me” star announced on Instagram on Monday that her baby was born last week and has been named Ender Ridley Aydin.

    Halsey, however, did not reveal the gender of the newborn.

    “Gratitude. For the most ‘rare’ and euphoric birth. Powered by love,” the 26-year-old singer wrote alongside black-and-white photos of her holding the baby next to Aydin.

    Halsey had announced her pregnancy back in January.

    The singer previously suffered a miscarriage and she had opened up about it during an interview with The Guardian in February 2020.

    “Here I am achieving this out-of-control life, and I can’t do the one thing I’m biologically put on this earth to do.

    Then I have to go onstage and be this sex symbol of femininity and empowerment? It is demoralising,” Halsey had said.

  • ‘Closer’ singer Halsey announces first pregnancy, shares pictures of baby bump!

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: American singer Halsey has revealed that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Alev Aydin.

    The 26-year-old singer, whose real name is Ashley Frangipane, took to Instagram on Wednesday and shared three photos of herself with the baby bump.

    “Surprise,” Halsey captioned the three photographs.

    In the first photo, she tagged Aydin, who is a screenwriter and producer in Hollywood.

    The singer previously suffered a miscarriage and she had opened up it during an interview with The Guardian in February 2020.

    “Here I am achieving this out-of-control life, and I can’t do the one thing I’m biologically put on this earth to do.

    Then I have to go onstage and be this sex symbol of femininity and empowerment? It is demoralising,” she had said.

  • Halsey cancels long-postponed Manic tour amid COVID-19 pandemic

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Singer-songwriter Halsey has officially cancelled her 2020 tour, which was rescheduled for 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    The 26-year-old “Without me” hitmaker took to Twitter to announce the cancellation of her tour. “Despite our absolute best efforts, there is no guarantee I’ll be able to tour the currently scheduled dates. I miss seeing all of you in the crowd every night more than anything, but I need to prioritize your health and safety. That being said, the Manic tour is now officially canceled. As much as we wanted to hold out hope that this tour could eventually happen, our priority is now getting your ticket money back to you immediately,” Halsey said.

    The singer added that fans will soon receive an email from their point of purchase with instructions regarding how to receive the ticket refund. Halsey concluded her statement by promising to “find new ways to connect despite the circumstances”.

    The Manic tour started in early 2020 and the signer managed to perform 17 concerts in Europe. Her last performance prior to the pandemic was on March 12 in Manchester, England. Halsey announced in May that the US concert calender would be pushed back to the summer of 2021.