has recently addressed the terrifying news surrounding her friend 's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria. In a video shared by Access Hollywood on TikTok on August 10, Lively, 36, spoke about her feelings regarding the security scare while attending the premiere of her new movie, It Ends with Us, in London on August 8. 's Eras Tour was set to feature three shows at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna from August 8 to August 10.
However, on August 7, Austrian authorities arrested two men suspected of plotting a terrorist attack on these concerts. The suspects were reportedly planning to use explosives and knives to cause mass casualties, leading to the cancellation of the shows for safety reasons. Details of the terror plot and arrests According to Austrian officials, the main suspect had sworn allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) online and had been radicalized through the internet.
Chemical substances were discovered during a search of his apartment. The authorities' statement noted that both suspects had taken concrete steps towards carrying out the attack. In response to the confirmed threat, Barracuda Music announced the cancellation of all three planned shows via the official Taylor Nation Instagram account.
The statement emphasized the need to prioritize the safety of concertgoers. "With confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone's safety," the statement read. Besides the primary suspects, a 19-year-old Austrian and a 17-year-old, a 15-year-old was also briefly detained before being released.
Another suspect linked to the 19-year-old was arrested on August 9. Despite the serious nature of the threat, has not yet publicly commented on the incident. Blake Lively and Taylor Swift are very close friends and have maintained a close friendship since they first met in 2015.
Their bond includes celebrating each other's milestones, with Lively directing Swift's music video for "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)" and attending Swift's Eras Tour shows with her children. Additionally, supported and her boyfriend, , at the 2024 Super Bowl. Taylor Swift is also the godmother to 's children with , further solidifying their strong personal connection.
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