What Happened at Lady Gaga's Brazil Concert? Bomb Threat Explained
Authorities thwarted a bomb attack at Lady Gaga's Brazil concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. Officials report a suspected individual recruited accomplices to deploy improvised explosives during the May 3 performance, which drew massive crowds to the iconic shoreline venue.
The Brazilian police averted a bomb attack on Lady Gaga's Rio de Janeiro concert. As per the local police, the teams coordinated with the justice ministry to arrest two individuals, including a teenager. Gaga's team revealed that they learned about the threat the morning after the show from media reports (via BBC).
The police also disclosed that the group that was behind the attack had been encouraging hate against the LGBTQ+ community. The authorities arrested one individual from the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul who had illegal possession of a firearm; the teenager was detained for possession of child pornography. The police also noted that the group's main intention was to gain 'notoriety on social media.'
Meanwhile, Gaga's team has released an official response as the news of the bomb threat surfaced in media. The spokesperson mentioned that they had no prior knowledge of the attack.
'We learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning,' the representative for the 'Telephone' singer told The Hollywood Reporter. The rep further added, 'Prior to and during the show, there were no known safety concerns nor any communication from the police or authorities to Lady Gaga regarding any potential risks.'
Gaga delivered the biggest show of her career with the Rio de Janeiro concert. The show reportedly drew over 2.5 million people to Copacabana Beach. The pop icon took to Instagram to thank fans for turning up for the biggest concert of her career.
The 39-year-old entertainer gushed, 'Nothing could prepare me for the feeling I had during last night's show—the absolute pride and joy I felt singing for the people of Brazil.' She added, 'The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away.'
She acknowledged the historical moment and expressed how 'grateful' she is. The singer wrote, 'An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history.' I wish I could share this feeling with the whole world—I know I can't, but I can say this—if you lose your way, you can find your way back if you believe in yourself and work hard.'
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