Lady Gaga has spoken out after police in Brazil intercepted an alleged plot to detonate a bomb at her recent concert in Rio.
Brazilian authorities arrested two suspects several hours before Lady Gaga‘s free show at the Copacabana Beach on Saturday (May 3). The two detained were reportedly connected to a group promoting hate speech against the LGBTQ community, and were allegedly planning on setting off homemade devices at the event that drew in over 2 million people. The group’s alleged leader and a teenager have been arrested in suspected connection to the plan.
A spokesperson for Lady Gaga addressed the situation on Sunday (May 4).
“We learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning. 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. Her team worked closely with law enforcement throughout the planning and execution of the concert and all parties were confident in the safety measures in place,” they told The Hollywood Reporter.
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Meanwhile, the day after the concert, Lady Gaga took to Instagram to discuss the show.
“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. The sight of the crowd during my opening songs took my breath away. Your heart shines so bright, your culture is so vibrant and special, I hope you know how grateful I am to have shared this historical moment with you,” she wrote.
If you didn’t know, Lady Gaga set a major career record with the Rio concert.
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