Rita Ora made a bad decision, and now she's paying for it.The British pop star turned 30 on Nov. 26. To celebrate — despite strict COVID-19 rules in effect in London as coronavirus cases surge — she threw a party at a West London restaurant on Oct.
28 that, according to The Sun, was attended by about 30 friends.The breach drew the attention of police and upset some fans.
A source told The Sun that Rita voluntarily paid a £10,000 fine (about $13,000). Authorities were photographed paying her a visit at home on the morning of Nov.
30.RELATED: Stars turning 30 in 2020Early the same morning, Rita posted an apology on her Instagram Stories. "Hello all, I attended a small gathering with some friends to celebrate my 30th birthday.