Taylor Swift’s pal Blake Lively breaks silence on terror plot at singer’s Eras Tour in Vienna
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Blake Lively, who recently gained attention for her film 'It Ends With Us', has now spoken out about the cancellation of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
Lively's reaction to the recent thwarted terrorist plot targeting Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vienna reveals just how deeply the threat has shaken those close to the pop superstar.
In an emotional response at the London premiere of her new film, Lively expressed her horror and relief that the authorities had managed to prevent the attack.
The chilling news came as Swift's highly anticipated Vienna concerts were abruptly canceled, with three teenage ISIS affiliates arrested for plotting the attack.
Blake Lively speaks out on ‘terrifying’ threat against Taylor Swift’s concert
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Blake Lively was visibly horrified when she responded to the thwarted terrorist plot targeting her best friend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Vienna.
Speaking at the London premiere of 'It Ends With Us' last week, Lively told Access Hollywood, "Oh my gosh. I mean, how terrifying.” She added, “But thank goodness that they are completely on top of that.”
Blake Lively's concern for her pop superstar friend Taylor Swift is palpable, reflecting their deep bond that began in 2015. The 'Gossip Girl' alum and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, are often seen enjoying time with Taylor, who has even included their children in her music.
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Lively’s comments follow a recent surprise by Taylor Swift for her fans in Vienna, where she was forced to cancel three concerts. As a gesture of goodwill, Taylor collaborated with Disney+ to offer a special television premiere of her record-breaking Eras Tour concert film for free. The film, 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)', will be broadcast in Austria on ORF in partnership with Disney+.
In addition, Disney+ is offering a limited-time, seven-day free trial of its Premium service starting August 10 for fans eager to stream the film, as per DailyMail.
This thoughtful gesture follows the distribution of free crystal necklaces from Swarovski to Vienna fans, who were deeply disappointed by the cancellation.
The Vienna Tourist Board had shared suggestions on how fans, who traveled from around the world to see Swift, could still enjoy their visit. One highlight was receiving a ‘crystal surprise’ from the Kristallwelten Swarovski store.
Fans confirmed on social media that showing their ticket from one of the canceled shows earned them a necklace featuring a large crystal on a gray leather string. The necklaces varied, with some featuring colorful circle pendants and others adorned with clear blue stones.
Suspects arrested after Taylor Swift’s Vienna concert cancellation
On Wednesday, authorities canceled all three of Taylor Swift’s sold-out shows at Ernst Happel Stadium after confirming the terrorist threat. Three teenage suspects, aged 17 to 19 and affiliated with ISIS, were arrested for planning an attack at one of the concerts. The suspects intended to carry out the attack outside the stadium, aiming to kill as many people as possible, according to Omar Haijawi-Pirchner, head of the Directorate of State Security and Intelligence.
With an anticipated 65,000 attendees and an additional 30,000 outside the venue, the cancellation left many fans devastated. Nevertheless, hundreds of Swifties gathered near the venue to sing her songs and exchange friendship bracelets, and ticket holders were promised refunds.
Swift’s upcoming five-concert run at Wembley Stadium in London, from August 15 to August 20, is expected to proceed as scheduled. The singer is set to arrive in London on August 14.
Although Swift has not yet commented on the Vienna incident, her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, is reportedly very concerned. A source told Page Six that the Kansas City Chiefs star, who is gearing up for the football season, “immediately” reached out to his girlfriend.
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