Lady Gaga’s Team Wasn’t Warned About Rio Bomb Plot

May 5, 2025 Pop Music, Terrorism

Variety reports:

“We learned about this alleged threat via media reports this morning,” Lady Gaga’s reps told Variety in a statement. “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.”

Brazilian police said in a press conference on Sunday that it kept mum about the alleged bombing plot to “avoid panic” and “the distortion of information.” Rio police secretary Felipe Cury said authorities believe that the suspects wanted to target the LGBTQ community, many of whom hail Lady Gaga’s songs as their anthem. “They were clearly saying that they were planning an attack at Lady Gaga’s concert motivated by sexual orientation,” Cury said.

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