Current:Home > FinanceRobert Brown|Blake Lively Speaks Out About Taylor Swift's "Terrifying" Concert Threats -ProsperityStream Academy
Robert Brown|Blake Lively Speaks Out About Taylor Swift's "Terrifying" Concert Threats
PredictIQ View
Date:2025-04-07 22:34:27
Blake Lively is Robert Brownspeaking now about Taylor Swift’s canceled concerts in Austria.
Days after Taylor’s three-night stop in Vienna was called off amid the news that authorities had foiled an apparent terror plot at her shows, the singer’s longtime friend shared her reaction to the ordeal.
“Oh, my gosh. I mean, how terrifying,” the Gossip Girl alum told Access Hollywood Aug. 8. “But thank goodness that they are completely on top of that.”
Three arrests have been made in connection to the alleged plot to attack major events in Vienna, including Taylor’s Eras tour. The prime suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian man, was taken into custody Aug. 8 along with a 17-year-old Austrian man. The Head of Austria's Directorate of State Security and Intelligence Omar Haijawi-Pirchner told the press that the 19-year-old had planned to kill himself and a “large” number of people during the event.
A third suspect, an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen, was also taken into custody Aug. 8, according to officials. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner alleged during an Aug. 9 press conference that the 18-year-old suspect had pledged allegiance to ISIS and, although he is "not currently linked directly to the planned attack on the concert," the official noted that "his arrest underscores the broad scope of the ongoing investigation."
Amid the investigation, organizers of Taylor’s Eras Tour issued a notice that her three concerts in Austria—set to take place Aug. 8, 9 and 10—had been canceled with tickets being refunded.
"Due to confirmation by government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel Stadium," event organizer Barracuda Music wrote on Instagram Aug. 7, "we have no choice but to cancel the three planned shows for everyone's safety."
And while Blake—who shares kids James, 9, Inez, 7, Betty, 4, and Olin, born in 2023, with husband Ryan Reynolds—was not scheduled to attend the shows in Austria, she has previously shown support for Taylor by appearing at other stops on her Eras Tour. In fact, the It Ends With Us actress and her three daughters—who call Taylor their godmother—received a special shout out from the Grammy winner during her May 29 show in Madrid before her performance of “Betty.”
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (74169)
Related
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- Blizzard brewing in Northern Plains, Upper Midwest as spring storm targets region
- Authorities ID brothers attacked, 1 fatally, by a mountain lion in California
- Guns and sneakers were seized from a man accused of killing a pregnant Amish woman, police say
- Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
- Arthur Blank maintains Falcons didn't tamper with Kirk Cousins: 'There was nothing intentional'
- Ohio man gets 2.5 years in prison for death threats made in 2022 to Arizona’s top election official
- The abortion pill battle is heading to the Supreme Court this week. Here's what to know.
- Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
- Rescue effort turns to recovery in search for 6-year-old who fell into Pennsylvania creek
Ranking
- 2025 'Doomsday Clock': This is how close we are to self
- Find Out How You Can Get Up To 85% Off These Trendy Michael Kors Bags
- Louisiana man held in shooting death of Georgia man on Greyhound bus in Mississippi
- John Tucker Must Die Stars Confirm Sequel Is in the Works 18 Years Later
- Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
- Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome second child, Cardinal: 'We are feeling so blessed'
- This women's sports bar is a game changer in sports entertainment
- Chiefs' Andy Reid steers clear of dynasty talk with potential three-peat on horizon
Recommendation
All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
Drag queen story hour canceled at Lancaster Public Library over package, bomb threats
'American Idol': Former 'Bachelor' Juan Pablo Galavis makes surprise cameo for daughter's audition
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends run for U.S. Senate
Juan Soto praise of Mets' future a tough sight for Yankees, but World Series goal remains
Your 401(k) has 'room to run.' And it's not all about Fed rate cuts.
Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
John Tucker Must Die Stars Confirm Sequel Is in the Works 18 Years Later