Rita Ora apologizes after breaking quarantine following Cairo concert

The British singer threw herself a birthday party in London upon her return. There are disputed reports Egyptian President Sisi was at her private performance in the Egyptian capital.
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In this screengrab released on November 08, Rita Ora presenting the Best Electronic award at the MTV EMA's 2020 on November 01, 2020 in London, England. The MTV EMA's aired on November 08, 2020. - MTV via Getty Images
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British pop star Rita Ora is facing criticism for flying to Egypt for a concert and then violating the mandatory two-week quarantine upon her return to the United Kingdom.

The “Anywhere” singer flew to Cairo on Nov. 21 to perform at a hotel and returned to the UK the next day. On Nov. 28, Ora attended a birthday party for herself with around 30 guests, the British tabloid The Daily Mail reported on Sunday.

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