Third member of Lady Gaga Brazil bomb plot planned to carry out ‘satanist ritual by killing a baby' during the concert
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
A SUSPECT linked to a foiled attack at Lady Gaga's massive concert in Brazil allegedly planned to carry out a "satanist ritual" during the event.
The person is alleged to have planned a horrifying ritual during the concert that might have involved "killing a child or a baby", according to Brazilian police.
3
Lady Gaga performs at Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025
Credit: Getty
3
More than two million people are reported to have attended the concert
Credit: AFP
3
Lady Gaga thanks Rio for "waiting for me to come back" in an Instagram post
Credit: Getty
The unnamed individual has been charged with terrorism offences.
It follows the separate arrest of two people on suspicion of planning an attack at the concert in Rio de Janeiro last weekend.
The duo mainly wanted to target the LGBT community, police have said.
The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro say the pair had tried to "recruit" people, including teens, for planned attacks at the concert.
"The suspects were recruiting participants, including minors, to carry out coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails," they said.
Around 2.1 million people attended the free concert at Copacabana beach, which was Lady Gaga's first show in the country since 2012.
Lady Gaga is a well known ally of the LGBT community, having previously said she would " take a bullet" for them at a New York concert.
The suspects are part of an online hate group that worked to radicalise young people, according to cops.
Police added that they also promoted "the dissemination of hate crimes, self-harm, pedophilia and violent content".
Brazil's justice ministry said the suspects had posed as "Little Monsters" - members of Lady Gaga's fanbase - in their push to recruit people online.
Police named their mission to foil the planned attacks "Operation Fake Monster".
They raided nine addresses in Brazilian cities including Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
The suspect who allegedly planned on killing a child or a baby during the concert was among those searched.
Cops say he claimed that Lady Gaga is a satanist and wanted to "respond in the same way".
The alleged leader of the group was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Rio Grande do Sul.
A teenager was also arrested for possession of child pornography in Rio.
Lady Gaga speaks out
Lady Gaga thanked her fans who showed up to the record-breaking concert in a post on Instagram:
"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.
"An estimated 2.5 million people came to see me sing, the biggest crowd for any woman in history. I wish I could share this feeling with the whole world—I know I can't, but I can say this—if you lose your way, you can find your way back if you believe in yourself and work hard.
"You can give yourself dignity by rehearsing your passion and your craft, pushing yourself to new heights— you can lift yourself up even if it takes some time.
"Thank you Rio for waiting for me to come back. Thank you little monsters all over the world. I love you.
"I will never forget this moment. Paws up little monsters. Obrigada. Love, Mother Monster."
A Lady Gaga spokesperson told CNN on Sunday there were "no known safety concerns" ahead of the mammoth concert.
They said: "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."
Cops said they carried out their operation to foil the attack "with discretion and precision" to avoid panic.
The Copacabana beach concert is believed to be the largest show of Lady Gaga's career to date.
The free event was paid for by the host city in a drive to boost the economy.
As many as 500,000 tourists are reported to have travelled to see the pop icon's performance.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Metro
20 minutes ago
- Metro
Hollyoaks star David Tag proposes to girlfriend in beautiful setting
Hollyoaks star David Tag has proposed to his girlfriend in a beautiful setting. The Sylver McQueen actor has been dating Abi Harrison since 2019, with the couple moving in together just before the Covid lockdowns. They have since had two children together: son Reuben, born in 2021, and Kaspar, born in 2023. Now, they look set to take the next step by tying the knot. Taking to Instagram, David shared pictures and videos from their trip to Ibiza, where he got down on one knee. 'This years Ibiza turned out to be a bit more eventful than normal,' he wrote alongside the post. The comments were flooded with support from his Hollyoaks co-stars, with Goldie McQueen star Chelsee Healey writing: 'OMG congratulations so so happy for you.' 'Congrats big man,' Owen Warner, who played Romeo Nightingale, wrote, while Frankie Osborne star Isabelle Smith added: 'congratulations !!!' David starred as Sylver McQueen on Hollyoaks from 2018 until 2022, and was involved in some major storylines during that time. More Trending He arrived in the village after being released from prison, and embarked on relationships with Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe) and Grace Black (Tamara Wall), among others. He discovered that he was a father, and later suffered a cardiac arrest after drinking from a cup poisoned by daughter Cher. However, it was Bobby Costello who was ultimately responsible for his death, after leaving him to die beneath a beam in the explosion at Salon de The de Marnie. View More » Since leaving the show, David has been open about his struggle with varicose veins, and the treatment he has undergone. MORE: Coronation Street's Jane Hazlegrove reveals how she responds to daily homophobia MORE: Coronation Street star thanks fans for concern after undergoing major operation MORE: Coronation Street legend confirms return with tongue in cheek swipe at the show
Scottish Sun
20 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Married At First Sight's Awhina breaks silence on Billy romance after pair went ‘Instagram official'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MARRIED At First Sight's Awhina has broken her silence on fellow show co-star Billy Belcher and their relationship since departing the programme. Awhina Rutene and Billy Belcher have been hit with rampant romance rumours after they went 'Instagram official' with one another after their series of MAFS Australia came to an end earlier this year. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Awhina has spoken exclusively to The Sun about her bond with Billy Credit: Instagram 5 The pair have been very close since November Credit: Instagram 5 They have been on holiday together and spent time with one another's families Credit: Instagram Just last month, the fan-favourite pair seemingly went official after teasing their new relationship on social media. Paired up with Adrian Araouzou on the hit Channel 9 and E4 series, things were not rosy for Awhina with it ending on bad terms by the end of the experiment. Meanwhile, Billy was coupled with Sierah Swepstone before she and Adrian revealed they had a connection. After leaving the show, Awhina and Billy got close, with their "romance" leaving fans stunned last month. But despite reports saying that the pair are together after they went Instagram official, The Sun can reveal this is not the case. Speaking exclusively to The Sun about her relationship with Billy, Awhina got candid and opened up about their bond. "Billy and I are really close, like, I've done so many podcasts on our relationship. We are extremely close, like, I'm seeing him on Thursday," she told us in our chat this week. She added: "We speak a lot over the phone he calls me. I've gone to the movies with his mum. "I've hung out with his sister multiple times, hung out with his brother. "He's hung out with my family a lot. We've been very close since November last year. MAFS groom slammed over 'misogynistic' post as he shares 'high standards' for future girlfriend after bitter show split "But the thing with our relationship is sometimes it can get confusing, because the world's heavily involved," she explained. She later added: "I think that you can still have a beautiful relationship without being romantic and without ruining anything." Awhina noted that their "friendship line can be a bit blurred" but affirmed that she loves him. Opening up about why their relationship likely won't progress into anything romantic, she said that their life's trajectories look quite different. Married At First Sight Australia Couples 2025 Lauren, 37, Business Owner, and Clint, 43, Pro Golfer Eliot, 35, Business Owner, and Veronica, 32, Personal Trainer/Actor Beth, 28, Salon Manager, and Teejay, 28, Business Development Manager Jacqui, 29, Consultant, and Ryan, 36, Project Manager Morena, 57, DJ/Fitness Instructor, and Tony, 53, Charter Captain Rhi, 34, Account Manager, and Jeff, 39, Electrician Ashleigh, 34, Dance Studio Owner, and Jake, 30, Teacher Awhina, 30, Aged Care Worker, and Adrian, 30, E-Commerce Business Owner Sierah, 31, Financial Associate Advisor, and Billy, 31, Plasterer Jamie, 28, Account Manager, and Dave, 36, Builder Katie, 37, CEO and Tim, 38, Primary School Teacher Carina, 31, Digital Marketing Manager and Paul, 30, Wellness Advisor "I love Billy. He's such a family man, but I also know what the next 5 years looks like for him," she added, explaining his love for travelling. "I generally hope Billy gets everything he wants out of life... but the next 5 years look very different, like what I want versus what he wants. "So it's kind of like... as much of those lines can be blurry... If we were to cross that line we'd probably lose our friendship down in like a year or two." She then explained how she is keen to start dating again and expand her family even more. "I truly want to get back into a relationship because I was in one for so long. Like 14 years," she told us. "I like being a partner to someone, and I still want to grow my family like I'm not one and done. I want at least 3 kids. "So my next 5 years looks like, when I'm ready to get back out there and start dating, grow my family, and probably go offline." 5 Awhina was paired with Adrian on the hit show Credit: E4
Scottish Sun
20 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Sylvia Young dead: Stage school pioneer who helped discover Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora and Billie Piper dies aged 86
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STAGE school pioneer who discovered stars including Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora and Billie Piper has died aged 86. Sylvia Young passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by family. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Sylvia Young pictured with Eva Longoria at the Noble Gift Gala Credit: Getty 3 Sylvia has sadly died aged 86 3 The pioneer founded Sylvia Young Theatre School in London Credit: Alamy Her daughter, Frances Ruffelle, confirmed the sad news with a touching tribute. The West End star said: "Our mum was a true visionary, she gave young people from all walks of life the chance to pursue their performing arts skills to the highest standard. "Her rare ability to recognise raw talent and encourage all her students, contributed to the richness of today's theatre world, even winning an Olivier award herself along the way. "She believed hard work with a bit of luck brought success and she was an example of that herself. "Above all she leaves the memory of an East End girl who's worked hard to achieve her goals, took hold of life and lived it to the full. "Her family were everything to her, her wonderful husband, Norman, our dad and her grandchildren, Eliza, Nat, Phoenix and Coral and her great grandson, Felix. "We share her love with her wide and inclusive family, her friends, her students, you all meant the world to her." Tributes have poured in for Syliva, who founded the £14,400 a year theatre school in London. Radio star Tony Blackburn wrote: "So sorry to hear Sylvia Young has passed away. She founded the Sylvia Young Theatre School which has been responsible for starting so many careers in TV and Theatre. "She was a very lovely lady who I have had the privilege of knowing for many years. She will be sadly missed. R.I.P Sylvia." Actor Sadie Frost added: "What a woman, what a family, what a legacy! "Sending everyone so much love and support - I am here if you need me. "She was always so lovely to me and will cherish memories forever." The Sylvia Young started off holding part time classes in the east end of London. It attracted a larger client base and re-located to Marleybone. Eventually, the theatre school's success saw it move to a converted church in Westminster. It is co-ed and offers both academic and vocational classes for students aged 10 to 16 years. Famous SYTS students include Amy Winehouse, Denise Van Outen, Billie Piper, former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Alex Pettyfer, Isabel Hodgins, Kara Tointon, Lacey Turner and McFly member Tom Fletcher. Busted bassist Matt Willis, The Saturdays' Vanessa White, and The Wanted member Nathan Sykes, also attended the school. Sylvia leaves behind her two daughters, Frances Ruffelle and Alison Ruffelle, as well as her granddaughter, singer Eliza Doolittle. The theatre school founder was appointed an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List of 2005 for her services to the arts industry. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
