Singer Demi Lovato seems to have gotten a lot of attention with her controversial new album cover. The star released a poster promoting his 2022 “Holy Fvck” album, which upset ad regulators. After spending some time on British billboards, the association removed them, claiming they offended Christians.
Following this, the star’s record label Polydor Records defended her by claiming that the poster was not as offensive as they thought. However, the association warned them to keep the posters away from the public and insisted they were disrespectful and offensive.
While some supported the decision, several others rose to the star’s poster’s defense, stating that “blasphemy is not a crime.” They also said the singer has the right to express himself in any way and format he likes.
Read on to learn more.
Demi Lovato’s ‘Holy Fvck’ Album Poster First Rises In 2022
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A racist poster promoting the singer’s latest album “Cool For The Summer” began circulating on UK billboards in the summer of 2022. However, it soon caught the attention of Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). follow Freethe association, believing that the promotional photo was offensive, took steps to take it down and ban it entirely.
The poster shows Lovato lying on a cross-shaped mattress in a black bondage outfit. The album title “Holy Fvck” accompanies the poster to complete the concept. The ASA stated that it would be impolite to leave the ad as it defames Christianity.
Poster ‘Possible to Cause Serious Offense to Christians’
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AS explained that the “Holy Fvck” poster would probably offend people and disrespect Christians. Describing an image of Lovato in the ad, they noted that the star was “tied up in slavery-style clothing while lying on a cross-shaped mattress, in a position with her legs tied to one side reminiscent of Christ on the cross.”
They later explained that the album’s image and title sent the wrong message. “Together with the reference to the Holy Fvck,” the poster creates a connection between sexuality and the sacred Christian symbol, the cross on which Christ died. They stated that it was “likely to cause serious offense to Christians.”
The association later decided to ban the poster from billboards. They added, “Therefore, we conclude that the ad violates the Code of Conduct.” Commenter Alice Grant also supported this view by saying that the association should ban “demon” posters.
Demi Lovato’s Record Label Rises To Her Defense
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The record label stated that the poster was not offensive in any way and that the ban was absurd. They also explained that the poster was approved before they put it on the British billboard. Additionally, the promotional poster only stayed on billboards for four days before being released on August 23.
Despite their claims, the association warned them to keep the posters away from the public and insisted they were disrespectful and offensive. Their statement read, “We are telling Universal Music Operations to ensure their ads do not cause serious or widespread offense in the future.”
Fans Defend Demi Lovato On Social Media
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In response to the ban, some fans and supporters rose to the singer’s defense and criticized the decision on social media. A fan tweeted, “If the album cover poster is so offensive… How did it get approved, to begin with? I am not offended by Demi Lovato’s “HOLY FVCK” album cover or the songs on the album.
British journalist Julia Hartley Brewer too said“Just because you’re offended by something, you don’t have the right to reject it.”
A poster promoting Demi Lovato’s album has caused controversy for associating sex slavery with a cross.
Commenter Alice Grant said the “demon” poster should be banned.
Julia: “Just because you’re offended by something, you don’t have the right to reject it.”@JuliaHB1 pic.twitter.com/oVjuAolbzg
— TalkTV (@TalkTV) January 11, 2023
Humanist UK’s official Twitter account defended Lovato on Twitter thread. They stated that blasphemy is no longer a crime and that the star should have the right to express himself in any way he deems necessary.
They wrote, “The freedom to criticize or mock religion, to offend, and to express oneself artistically is fundamental to a free society.”
“We can acknowledge that whatever people think about the language used, religious offense should not be a factor in the ban.” the organization concluded.
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