Aug 14 After Vienna concert cancellations, Swifties shake it off and flock to London By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Taylor Swift fans have been shaken by the cancellation of her Vienna shows because of a terror threat, but it has not damped fans’ enthusiasm to see her in London. Continue reading
Aug 09 Authorities arrest 3rd person over foiled conspiracy targeting Vienna Taylor Swift concerts By Philipp-Moritz Jenne, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The main suspect planned to target onlookers gathered outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives during the concert on Thursday or Friday. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 5:45 New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem,… Continue watching
Aug 08 Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible By Associated Press Three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Austria were canceled a day earlier because of the plot, devastating Swifties from across the globe. Continue reading
Aug 07 Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna canceled after arrest of 2 suspected of plotting attack By Associated Press Authorities say two suspected extremists have been arrested in Austria, one of whom appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as upcoming Taylor Swift concerts. Continue reading
Jul 30 Third child dies after UK stabbing attack at Taylor Swift-themed dance class By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press Police are questioning a 17-year-old suspect arrested minutes after the rampage in the seaside town of Southport. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:23 Ticketmaster, Live Nation a monopoly that should be broken up, Justice Department alleges By Geoff Bennett, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Courtney Norris The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More… Continue watching
May 23 Here's a running list of clashes between Ticketmaster, fans and artists By Associated Press The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America. Continue reading
Apr 20 Who is Clara Bow from Taylor Swift's new album? By Deirdre Clemente, Annie Delgado, The Conversation The 1920s silent film star who appears on Taylor Swift’s new album "The Tortured Poets Department" abruptly left Hollywood at the height of her success. Continue reading
Feb 05 Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Victoria Monét among major winners at 2024 Grammys By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Taylor Swift won album of the year for “Midnights,” breaking a Grammys record for most wins in the category with four. Miley Cyrus won record of the year for her hit “Flowers," and Victoria Monét won best new artist. Continue reading