It has been reported this week that singer Lorde has delayed the release of her new album because of bereavement.

She has considered that the time and effort that needs to be devoted to her career right now will be affected by grief – and who can blame her? The loss of a loved one can be devastating and your work can most definitely suffer while you come to terms with it.

The fact that Lorde is grieving for her beloved dog Pearl, shouldn’t make any difference.

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