Zara Larsson is taking her career to new heights — literally — as the star has her sights set on a daring new goal that might surprise fans: getting her helicopter pilot license.
Backstage at iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball presented by Capital One, Larsson shared of her new ambition, "That's not really the little things in life for me, so it's hard. I just can't find the time to finish it, but it is one of my dreams, my absolute dream, is to get a helicopter certificate." She jokingly added, "Even when I get it, none of my friends want to do it. They're like, I would never get in helicopter with you. They don't want to get in a car with me either."
Elsewhere in the interview, the artist, known for her heartfelt songwriting and striking stage presence, reflected on the year behind her. "I met so many amazing people. I would say probably just to listen to my intuition and honor the vibes," she said, highlighting how intuition and joy have guided both her music and personal life.
Of course, the conversation also touched on the holiday season, and Zara embraced the festive spirit with her style and humor. Dressed in a sparkling blue chain mail ensemble with frosty, Santa-inspired details, she joked about her re-wearing philosophy: “I am very pro re-wearing stuff. I think we shouldn’t be ashamed of that at all. But this is such a big night and I hope that these images and this moment will be captured a lot and remembered."
Whether she’s capturing the beauty of a Swedish summer in Midnight Sun or aiming high to earn her helicopter license, Sarah Larson is embracing 2025 with a mix of creativity, adventure, and joy.
To relive the holiday magic, iHeartRadio is partnering with ABC to bring the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour to even more fans across the country, as an exclusive network special will be aired on December 17th and next day on Hulu.
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