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CIA Reveals Role in Thwarting Attack on Taylor Swift Concerts

'They were plotting to kill a huge number, tens of thousands of people at this concert'

(Newser) - The deputy director of the CIA revealed Wednesday that intelligence from the agency was integral in the disruption of a terrorist plot targeting a recent Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The agency provided intel on four suspected terrorists linked to the Islamic State to Austrian authorities, who then made arrests...

Kelce Brothers Strike It Rich With Podcast Deal

Travis and Jason sign $100M deal with Amazon's Wondery

(Newser) - The Taylor Swift economy continues to hum: Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have signed a $100 million podcast deal with the Wondery unit of Amazon. reports Variety . Their "New Heights" show—a mix of sports talk, interviews, and pop culture—had been popular in its own right, but it...

There Was No Surprise Musical Guest at the DNC

Rumors had run wild that Beyonce might show up

(Newser) - Rumors flew all day about a surprise performance at the final night of the Democratic National Convention, and things went so far that TMZ actually reported the mystery guest would be none other than Queen Bey herself. The gossip site speculated Beyonce would perform "Freedom," which it says...

Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Vienna Terror Plot

'The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt'

(Newser) - After she wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour with a concert at London's Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night, Taylor Swift said the cancellation of three shows in Vienna earlier this month was "devastating" and explained why she hadn't spoken out sooner. The shows were...

A Trump Post of Taylor Swift Causes a Stir

'I accept,' he writes over doctored image of the singer endorsing him

(Newser) - No, Taylor Swift has not endorsed Donald Trump—or Kamala Harris, for that matter. But the topic has become a buzzy one because of a Truth Social post by the former president. As USA Today reports, Trump wrote, "I accept" over some Swift-themed photos, including one—seemingly generated by...

Looks Like Taylor Swift Is Trolling Ye

She literally spells it out in new song

(Newser) - Swifties love searching for hidden messages in everything Taylor Swift does because it pays off from the mother hen of Easter eggs . One in particular is now getting wider attention because it points to the celebrity with whom Swift has beefed since the early days of her superstar rise: Ye,...

Ed Sheeran Joins Taylor Swift as Eras Tour Resumes

After terror threat, Southport attack, the 'positivity of the night felt like an antidote,' reviewer says

(Newser) - Taylor Swift returned to London's Wembley Stadium Thursday night for her first concert since reports of a terror plot caused the cancelation of three Vienna gigs—and her first in the UK since three young girls were stabbed to death at a Swift-themed dance workshop in northwest England.
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Ye Won't Stop Trolling Swift, Who Gets Her Revenge

Her Tortured Poets Department keeps West's Vultures 2 from top spot, breaking his No. 1 streak

(Newser) - Kanye West has had 11 consecutive No. 1 albums, and was going for 12, but an old nemesis has just broken his streak. Us Weekly reports that Vultures 2, Ye's new album with Ty Dolla $ign, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it his 13th...

After Canceled Shows, Swifties in Vienna Throw Their Own

Foiled plot to attack Swift concerts doesn't stop fans from singing, dancing in Austrian capital's streets

(Newser) - While authorities in Austria continue to piece together an apparently foiled plan to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, the singer's fans are showing that not even a terror plot can hold them back. The AP reports that, after three Swift shows were canceled as a result of...

Another Arrest Made in Taylor Swift Terror Plot

18-year-old Iraqi national also pledged allegiance to ISIS, authorities say

(Newser) - Police in Austria say they have arrested a third suspect in connection with a foiled plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The country's interior minister said the latest person arrested is an 18-year-old Iraqi national, CNN reports. Authorities say he has links to the main suspect,...

Alleged Terror Plot at Swift Shows: 'A Tragedy Was Prevented'

Authorities believe suspects had ties to ISIS-K; fans bemoan canceled Vienna shows

(Newser) - Swifties are reeling after three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were canceled Wednesday, following the arrest of two men who Austrian authorities say were planning a series of terror attacks in the nation's capital. At least one of the two suspects is said to have pledged his allegiance to...

3 Taylor Swift Concerts in Austria Abruptly Canceled

Police said terrorists planned to target Vienna gigs

(Newser) - Three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna were called off on Wednesday after two men who were allegedly planning terrorist attacks on large events in the Austrian capital were arrested. "With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to...

Swift to Fans: Don't Panic When You Hear Sirens on Thursday

Her Warsaw concert coincides with commemorations of 1944 uprising

(Newser) - Taylor Swift is telling fans traveling to her concert in Warsaw on Thursday to not panic, and to expect to hear loud sirens in the afternoon honoring a key World War II anniversary. The Polish capital is holding observances to mark the 80th anniversary of the start of the 1944...

Children Among 8 Injured in UK Mass Stabbing
2 Children Killed, 9 Hurt
in UK Mass Stabbing
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Jul 29, 2024 3:00 PM CDT

2 Children Killed, 9 Hurt in UK Mass Stabbing

Police say teen attacker targeted Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop

(Newser) - Two children were killed and nine others injured in what police described as a "ferocious attack" in northwest England on Monday. Six of the injured children are in critical condition after the attack in Southport, north of Liverpool, the Telegraph reports. Two adults who tried to protect the children...

Free to First 25K Arrivals: Distant Taylor Swift Seats

Fans gathered on hill near Munich stadium for two concerts

(Newser) - Thousands of Taylor Swift fans in Germany have had free seats to two of her concerts, taking over a grassy hill near the concert venue. The Swifties packed the Olympic Hill, or Olympiaberg, one of the highest elevations in Munich for the second straight day Sunday. That gave them a...

Eminem Unseats Taylor Swift Atop Billboard Charts

Swift's reign at No. 1 comes to an end after 12 weeks

(Newser) - Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, unseating Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department after 12 weeks, the AP reports. In its first week, TTPD hit 891.34 million album streams stateside, according to...

Alleged Stalker Arrested Before Taylor Swift Concert

The first of 7 Eras tour gigs in Germany went smoothly

(Newser) - A suspected Taylor Swift stalker was arrested before the superstar's first concert on the German leg of her record-breaking Eras tour Wednesday. Police said the man was detained after a tip from organizers of the event in the western city of Gelsenkirchen, the AP reports. Police said the suspect...

Southwest Changes Schedule for Swift Fans

Airline adds 10 flights in October, expecting demand when her tour returns to America

(Newser) - You may have heard reference to the "Taylor Swift economy." A new move by Southwest Airlines provides an example of just how much of an effect she has: The airline is adding 10 flights to its schedule in October to accommodate fans trying to see her shows, reports...

Welcome to the Dave Grohl-Taylor Swift Feud
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Jun 29, 2024 6:00 AM CDT

Welcome to the Dave Grohl-Taylor Swift Feud

It's definitely a weird one

(Newser) - Dave Grohl apparently picked a fight with Taylor Swift Saturday night while the Foo Fighters played a show in London, not far from Wembley Stadium, where Swift was playing that same night. Grohl mentioned her Eras Tour—a remark that was met with boos from the audience, whom Grohl quickly...

Taylor Swift Makes Big Announcement at 100th Eras Gig

She says record-breaking tour will end in December

(Newser) - The end of Eras is coming. Taylor Swift marked the 100th date of her record-breaking concert tour Thursday night by confirming that it will end in December, NBC News reports. "The celebration of the 100th show for me means the very first time I've ever acknowledged to myself...

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