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Sia Performs on ‘Saturday Night Live’ after Shia Labeouf and ‘Dance Moms’ Maddie Ziegler ‘Elastic Heart’ Music Video Controversy and Twitter Apology

Tonight, Saturday Night Live is all new with host Kevin Hart (Wedding Ringer, Get Hard) and musical guest Sia. Recently, Sia sparked a controversy over her new music video for “Elastic Heart.” The video features Transformers star Shia Labeouf and Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler dancing in flesh toned tights in a cage. The age difference between the fully grown Shia (28) and the Maddie (12) triggered pedophilia concerns. Sia has since apologized for the controversy via Twitter. Check out the report below for Sia’s apology, the music video and her new Saturday Night Live promos.

Sia recently took to Twitter to explain her “Elastic Heart” music video casting:

“I anticipated some 'pedophelia!!!' Cries for this video. All I can say is Maddie and Shia are two of the only actors I felt could play these two warring 'sia' self states.”

“I apologize to those who feel triggered by #ElasticHeart My intention was to create some emotional content, not to upset anybody.”

Sia also addressed the theory that Shia is supposed to represent her father, clarifying:

Be sure to check out Sia perform tonight on Saturday Night Live with host Kevin Hart on NBC.

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