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Before this, she canceled a performance at the We Can Survive concert on September 26 "due to a sensitive matter," per her manager Nick Shymansky. "Lola is very open about her mental health and there are very occasionally days where myself and my team have to take protective measures to keep her safe," Shymansky continued. "She is an incredible person and always takes her fans, career and performances seriously. I can only send huge apologies for the inconvenience caused."
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation launched its second year of Spark Awards, granting $25,000 to each of 60 Oregon artists to support their careers.