Demi Lovato Hints She Was Sexually Abused After Fans Accuse Her of Harassing Staffer

Demi Lovatoalluded to being sexually abused growing up after she was criticized and accused of harassment for pulling what she called the “funniest prank ever.” Many took offense to Lovato’s prank, suggesting she had harassed her bodyguard as he did not consent to the prostitute touching him. A rep for Lovato did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Demi Lovato/Twitter Hours later, the star apologized on Twitter, hinting she had experienced sexual abuse during her childhood.

Demi Lovato Hints There 'Was a Reason' She Skipped VMAs — But Denies It's Taylor Swift-Related

On Monday night, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer decided to skip the annual awards show, and shared a message with her fans about her absence via Instagram Stories. “I skipped the VMA’s for a REASON,” the 27-year-old posted in white text on a black background, later adding in another post, “Well that and I just hate award shows.” Some fans and followers were quick to assume that she may have beenthrowing shade at fellow pop-star, Taylor Swift,whotook home three awards Monday nightforbest video, visual effects and video for good.

Demi Lovato Hits 2023 MTV VMAs Red Carpet in Edgy, All-Black Ensemble Ahead of Her Performance

Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Demi Lovatobrought their signature edgy style to the VMAs. Lovato took their rocker aesthetic to the next level on the VMAs pink carpet in a bold, all-black look. The singer layered a mesh and leather mini dress under the focal point of the outfit: a floor-length leather jacket complete with pointed, oversized shoulders. For jewels, Lovato went all out, wearing Ofira Jewels 18k gold, black and white diamond pyramid earrings, Ofira Jewels 18k white gold, black, white and champagne diamond cluster bands, Ofira Jewels 18k white gold, white diamond cluster band, a Lorraine Schwartz lighting bolt ring and a Lorraine Schwartz black diamond wrap around ring.

Demi Lovato Holds Hands with New Boyfriend Austin Wilson While on a Hike in L.A.

Demi Lovatois spending more time with her new man! On Sunday, the singer and her new boyfriend, model Austin Wilson, went for a hike in Los Angeles together — the first time the new couple have been photographed together in public. While on the hike, Lovato and Wilson appeared to smile, holding hands and cuddling up to one another. BACKGRID Their first public outing comes just days after the pair seemed to make their romance Instagram official.

Demi Lovato Hosts in-Studio 'Funeral' for Their 'Pop Music'

Photo: Demi Lovato Instagram Demi Lovatois mourning their old music. OnInstagramThursday, the 29-year-old singer posted a photo with seven friends, all clad in black, and described the get-together as a sendoff ceremony for their “pop” sound. “A funeral for my pop music,” Lovato, who was seated in the center and flashed the middle finger, said of the snap. On their Instagram Story, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer posted footage of the group laughing and chatting together behind the scenes, before the camera cut to music producer Oakestra at work in the studio.