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Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Lady Gaga breaks silence after concert bomb plot foiled as she shares message with her fans
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LADY Gaga has spoken out after it was revealed Brazilian police foiled a bomb plot at her massive free concert on Saturday. The singer said she is "grateful" for her fans and felt "absolute pride and joy [...] singing for the people of Brazil". Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Lady Gaga posted backstage photos alongside a thank you to the people of Brazil Credit: Getty 3 A colossal crowed flocked to watch the free concert on Copacabana Beach Credit: Getty 3 The concert was funded by the city of Rio De Janeiro Credit: AFP An estimated 2.5million flocked to watch the free concert at Rio De Janeiro's Copacabana Beach - so an explosion could have been devastating. Brazilian cops said they disrupted an attack allegedly planned by a group spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community. Two people have been arrested over the alleged scheme. Police said the group tried to recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Lady Gaga did not directly address the reports but instead heaped praise on the people of Brazil and their culture. She wrote: "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." The crowd of an estimated 2.5million people is the largest-ever for any woman history, she said. Nine addresses across Brazil were raided by police as part of "Operation Fake Monster" to prevent to attacks. Coachella chaos as Lady Gaga can't be heard as she sings with broken mic Officers found a number of suspicious electronic devices as well as other materials. One man - who was allegedly the leader of the group - was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm in Rio Grande do Sul. Police said the group believed to be behind the plot operated online and spread hate speech against the LGBT community. It also promoted the radicalisation of teenagers, encouraged self-harm and shared violent content. The group is thought to have been recruiting participants - including teenagers - to carry out attacks. And investigations suggest the Gaga bomb plot was seen by those involved as a 'collective challenge' to make themselves known on social media. 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.
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lady Gaga breaks silence after concert bomb plot foiled as she shares message with her fans
LADY Gaga has spoken out after it was revealed Brazilian police foiled a bomb plot at her massive free concert on Saturday. The singer said she is "grateful" for her fans and felt "absolute pride and joy [...] singing for the people of Brazil". Advertisement 3 Lady Gaga posted backstage photos alongside a thank you to the people of Brazil Credit: Getty 3 A colossal crowed flocked to watch the free concert on Copacabana Beach Credit: Getty 3 The concert was funded by the city of Rio De Janeiro Credit: AFP An estimated 2.5million flocked to watch the free concert at Rio De Janeiro's Copacabana Beach - so an explosion could have been devastating. Brazilian cops said they disrupted an attack allegedly planned by a group spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community. Police said the group tried to recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives. Advertisement In an Instagram post on Sunday, Lady Gaga did not directly address the reports but instead heaped praise on the people of Brazil and their culture. She wrote: "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." Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Exclusive The crowd of an estimated 2.5million people is the largest-ever for any woman history, she said. Nine addresses across Brazil were raided by police as part of "Operation Fake Monster" to prevent to attacks. Officers found a number of suspicious electronic devices as well as other materials. One man - who was allegedly the leader of the group - was arrested for the illegal possession of a firearm in Rio Grande do Sul. Advertisement Police said the group believed to be behind the plot operated online and spread hate speech against the LGBT community. It also promoted the radicalisation of teenagers, encouraged self-harm and shared violent content. The group is thought to have been recruiting participants - including teenagers - to carry out attacks. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun 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
The Sun
04-05-2025
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- The Sun
Lady Gaga breaks silence after concert bomb plot foiled as she shares message with her fans
LADY Gaga has spoken out after it was revealed Brazilian police foiled a bomb plot at her massive free concert on Saturday. The singer said she is "grateful" for her fans and felt "absolute pride and joy [...] singing for the people of Brazil". 3 3 An estimated 2.5million flocked to watch the free concert at Rio De Janeiro's Copacabana Beach - so an explosion could have been devastating. Brazilian cops said they disrupted an attack allegedly planned by a group spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ+ community. Two people have been arrested over the alleged scheme. Police said the group tried to recruit teenagers to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Lady Gaga did not directly address the reports but instead heaped praise on the people of Brazil and their culture. She wrote: "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." The crowd of an estimated 2.5million people is the largest-ever for any woman history, she said. 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.
