Nelly Furtado teased new music on Instagram on Friday, after announcing in October that she was quitting stage shows amid body shaming attacks.
The 47-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter shared footage from a studio session with producer Boi-1da.
Engaging her two million followers, she captioned a video, ‘New muuuusic! Excited to share this and grateful to be part of this exciting collabo @boi1da x @perfectpitchcanada x @canadasoccer.’
She teased, ‘Electric Circus out April 10!’
The songstress was fashion-forward for the music-making session, rocking a brown, figure-hugging, sleeveless, mock neck maxi dress.
Her frock had a golden swirl pattern throughout the front, and she topped it with a matching moto-inspired bomber jacket.
Nelly Furtado teased new music on Instagram on Friday, despite announcing in October that she was quitting amid body shaming attacks
The songstress was fashion-forward for the music-making session, rocking a brown, figure-hugging, sleeveless, mock neck maxi dress. Her frock had a golden swirl pattern throughout the front, and she topped it with a matching moto-inspired bomber jacket
The pop star looked sleek as she styled her straight, glossy bob haircut in a side part with the front slicked behind her ears.
Her face was aglow in dewy makeup and she complemented the look with hoop earrings.
Furtado was recently announced as an ambassador for Perfect Pitch, an ‘initiative that harnesses the combined power of music and sports to drive meaningful change,’ according to its website.
Part of her role includes creating exclusive music for the organization, which will go toward youth development programs.
Five months ago she stunned fans when she revealed she would not be performing anymore.
She said that while she’s grateful for her career – which began 25 years prior with her debut album Whoa, Nelly! – she feels it’s time to ‘step away’ to focus on ‘other creative and personal endeavors.’
The Grammy-winning music artist didn’t directly mention body shaming in her post.
‘Thank you for the ride,’ she told fans, adding that while she’s stepping back from live performances, she’ll ‘always be writing music.’
The 47-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter shared footage from a studio session with producer Boi-1da
Five months ago she stunned fans when she revealed she would not be performing anymore
On March 24 Furtado was honored with Women’s College Hospital Foundation’s 2026 Trailblazer Award
On March 24 Furtado was honored with Women’s College Hospital Foundation’s 2026 Trailblazer Award.
The Toronto-based organization advances health equity for women and gender-diverse people in Canada.
Earlier this week she shared photos from the event on social media and added a heartfelt caption.
‘Feeling incredibly grateful to have attended the [@wchfdn’s] 15th Annual Women for Women’s event and so honoured to be recognized as the 2026 Trailblazer,’ she wrote.
‘Being surrounded by so many inspiring women and their stories was a beautiful reminder of how important community and supporting one another is!’ the star added.
‘Thank you to the Women’s College Hospital Foundation for such an awesome afternoon. Happy International Women’s Month!’
Earlier this week she shared photos from the event on social media
‘Being surrounded by so many inspiring women and their stories was a beautiful reminder of how important community and supporting one another is!’ the star gushed
In February 2025 Furtado sent fans into a frenzy with a bikini-clad snap, sharing behind-the-scenes tricks celebrity makeup artists use for awards shows and red carpets.
‘HAVE A BODY NEUTRAL 2025, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, LOVE WITH EVERY INCH OF YOUR HEART ♥️THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES THIS YEAR,’ the Maneater singer’s caption began.
‘This year I became aware of the aesthetic pressure of my work in a brand new way, while simultaneously I experienced new levels of self love and genuine confidence from within,’ she continued.
Furtado also made emphasized that she is entirely natural, meaning she’s never had any ‘face or body surgeries or augmentation, besides for veneers on the top row of my teeth, quite recently.’
She said her youthful glow comes from ‘a loving, old school facialist who I purchase serums and creams from and I started that when I was 20.’
The entertainer went on to share the secrets behind her red carpet-ready appearances: ‘The day before photo shoots and red carpets I drink a lot of water and sleep on my back. Sometimes on the red carpet or at photo shoots my makeup artist uses face tape to give my eyes skin and makeup more lift.
‘Sometimes my stylist uses body tape to give a certain look to different silhouettes. Body makeup can also sometimes be contoured to achieve a certain look.’
She noted, ‘Makeup can do magical things! So can great eyebrows! So can a great hairstylist! So can great underthings!’
