Philip Kirkorov announced through his telegram channel that he would donate the fee earned from his participation in the TV project New Year’s Mask on NTV to residents of Belgorod who suffered in the attacks during the New Year holidays. The singer explained that the contribution was a reflective act in response to the violent events that affected the city. The message was shared on his social networks and noted as a gesture of support for those directly impacted by the incident. (citation: contemporary news coverage)
Earlier, details emerged about Kirkorov’s withdrawal from the Christmas program Christmas with Grigory Leps on Channel One. The festive concert, taped on December 24 and aired by Channel One, featured several Russian pop stars. Reports indicate that Kirkorov opened the show with the song Fly, Fly, but the broadcast did not include the performance. In addition, joint performances with Lyusya Chebotina and Mikhail Shufutinsky were not shown in the aired edition. (citation: media reports)
The concert was staged in the wake of controversy surrounding Nastya Ivleeva’s recent party, which had drawn strong criticism for its format and guests. Kirkorov and Glukoza were among the attendees, and some participants faced administrative issues following the event. Subsequently, Kirkorov and other celebrities who attended the party issued apologies in video statements. (citation: event coverage)
In related comments, Sasha Bortich previously responded to criticism directed at Nikita Kologrivy, reflecting ongoing public dialogue about the reception of celebrity actions in contemporary culture. (citation: entertainment coverage)