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Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday, and investigators found bomb-making materials at one of their homes. Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to “kill as many people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kelsea Ballerini announces new album, ‘Patterns.’ It isn’t what you’d expect: ‘I’m team no rules’
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Kelsea Ballerini is beaming. It’s not a nervous smile, though she admits to feeling scared. She’s been hard at work at her fifth full-length album, “Patterns,” and on Oct. 25 the world is finally going to hear it – hear her, in a collection of songs she describes as an “accurate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspects hoped to ‘kill as many people as possible’ in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Austrian security officials said Thursday that the main suspect of the two arrested in a foiled plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna fully confessed to his plans to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.” Officials told reporters at a press conference in the Austrian capital ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Islamic State group material found at 2nd suspect’s home in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Authorities found Islamic State group and al-Qaida material at the home of the second and final suspect in a foiled plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Austria. No other suspects are being sought after the two were arrested, Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said Thursday in Vienna. “The situation was serious, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taylor Swift fans are devastated by canceled Eras Tour shows in Austria
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Fans of Taylor Swift are devastated by the cancellations of three sold-out Eras Tour shows in Austria after authorities foiled an apparent plot for an attack in Vienna. Fans, known as Swifties, took to social media to express their devastation at missing out on one of the superstar’s shows. Some who posted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chemical substances found at home of Austrian suspected of planning attack on Taylor Swift concerts
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Three Taylor Swift concerts this week in Vienna have been canceled following arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack in the area, potentially at the stadium itself, and at least one of the suspects has been linked to the Islamic State group. Chemical substances and technical devices were found at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!3 Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna are canceled over fears of an attack, leaving fans devastated
By Philipp-moritz Jenne And Stefanie Dazio, The Associated Press on August 8th, 2024
VIENNA (AP) – Three Taylor Swift concerts this week in Vienna have been canceled following arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack in the area, potentially at the stadium itself. The cancelations left tens of thousands of fans devastated, many of whom planned to travel from across the globe to the Austrian capital. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock convicted of murder
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 7th, 2024
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) – A Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of sending his 17-year-old son to kill rapper PnB Rock. After deliberating for about four hours, jurors convicted Freddie Trone, 42, of one count of murder, two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery. Both sides ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Nelly is arrested and accused of having illegal drugs. His lawyer says the case will die
By Summer Ballentine And John Hanna, The Associated Press on August 7th, 2024
Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday at a St. Louis-area casino, and the Missouri Highway Patrol said an officer found four illegal ecstasy pills on him. The rapper’s attorney said an “overzealous” officer targeted him and conducted an improper search. The arrest occurred about 4:45 a.m., and Nelly, 49, was held and then released by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steve Martin turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on ‘SNL,’ dashing internet’s casting hopes
By The Associated Press on August 7th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Steve Martin’s next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he’d portray. With Maya Rudolph’s wildly popular impression of Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live,” fans clamored to see who the late-night comedy show would pick to play Harris’ new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. With similar ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rapper Nelly is arrested for suspected drug possession at St. Louis-area casino
By Summer Ballentine And John Hanna, The Associated Press on August 7th, 2024
Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday for suspected illegal drug possession at a St. Louis-area casino after Missouri Highway Patrol officers found what the patrol said were four ecstacy pills on him. The 49-year-old rapper and actor was held by police in Maryland Heights, the St. Louis suburb that is home to the Hollywood Casino ... Read More »
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