Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated concerts in Vienna, scheduled for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, have been cancelled following the arrest of two suspected terrorists, accused of planning an attack.
Austrian authorities announced that they wished to take extensive security measures to protect concert-goers at this weekend’s concerts, following confirmation of the arrest of a 19-year-old Austrian man and another man on Wednesday, but Swift’s team ultimately confirmed the cancellation of the concerts.
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In early July, a 19-year-old Austrian was reported to have pledged allegiance to the leader of the Islamic State.
Taylor Swift’s three concerts, scheduled for August 8-10 at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel-Stadion as part of her Eras Tour, were designated as the main target of the suspected terrorists for the planned attack.
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The arrest reportedly led to the disturbing discovery of various substances and chemicals suspected by the authorities of being used to make bombs.
(L-R) Minnesota Governor Tim Walz greets US Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 14, 2024. Harris toured an abortion clinic, highlighting a key election issue in what US media reported was the first such visit by a president or vice president. (Photo by STEPHEN MATUREN / AFP) (Photo by STEPHEN MATUREN/AFP via Getty Images)
Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate for the presidential election.
It is Tim Walz, governor of the state of Minnesota, CNN reports.
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It’s a choice that’s as judicious as it is cautious, since several potentially explosive elements surrounded the other finalist, Josh Shapiro, another excellent potential choice, however, and a rising star within the Democratic party.
The Democratic ticket is therefore complete for the election, and Kamala Harris is now well poised to take on Donald Trump and his own running mate, JD Vance.
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An event is planned for Harris and her new VP in Pennsylvania, as the two are due to speak publicly for the first time as official candidates for the US presidency and vice-presidency.
Monday’s fall in US share prices was the third consecutive trading day with significant losses. Wall Street was first surprised by a jobs report revealing a sudden rise in unemployment to 4.3%.
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On Monday morning, many stocks recorded heavy falls, according to Bloomberg. Amazon saw its share price fall by more than 7%, while Google lost more than 5% and Microsoft almost 5%. Meta and Apple also suffered heavy losses, falling by more or less 8% respectively.
Bitcoin was not spared, falling by almost 14%, and Nvidia shares also plunged by over 14%.
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By international comparison, the turmoil on the stock markets is more pronounced in Japan than in the USA.
In fact, one of Japan’s main indices plunged by over 12% on one of the worst stock market days since 1987.
With this chaotic opening of the New York stock market, fears of a US recession persist, but many experts still consider the risks of such a situation to be low… for now.
Devastated, Taylor Swift reacts to the stabbing attack in Southport, northernEngland , which left two children dead and nine others injured.
It was on Instagram that the star shared a text in which she mentions being completely in shock at the unfortunate event that took place on July 29, 2024.
“The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I am just completely in shock”, she said, feeling visibly powerless in the face of the horrific situation.
According to TF1, the attack occurred while the children were taking part in a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
Police have reportedly arrested a 17-year-old suspect.
Our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 17: Céline Dion attends the "I Am: Celine Dion" New York special screening at Alice Tully Hall on June 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Céline Dion ‘s return to the music scene is becoming increasingly apparent, as she is likely to perform a song at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
In fact, something even bigger is in the works for the singer.
According to TMZ, the great Quebec singer is about to return to the big stage in Las Vegas, having signed a contract with Resorts World, the place where she was supposed to perform in residence, in 2021.
This means you could soon have the chance to see the great singer on stage again, provided you make the trip to Sin City.
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The same source indicates that the series of shows should begin either in late 2024 or early 2025.
Céline Dion is reportedly determined to return to the stage as soon as possible, and can’t wait to see her fans again.
Lady Gaga, who took part in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games with a show-stopping performance, thanks the French for welcoming her so warmly.
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In a post on her Instagram page, the star, renowned for her elegance and eccentricity, shared a carousel of photos from her performance at the Olympic Games opening ceremony, accompanied by a long and beautiful message in which she mentions that she had given her all to make the show live up to the hype!
“I’m extremely grateful to have been invited to open this year’s Paris Olympics. I’m also honored that the Olympic organizing committee asked me to sing such a special French song, a song to honor the French people and their amazing history of art, music and theater. The song was sung by Paris-born French ballerina Zizi Jeanmaire, who sang Mon Truc en Plumes in 1961 (…) And it’s not the first time our paths have crossed. Zizi was in Cole Porter‘s musical Anything Goes, which was my first jazz outing. Although I’m not a French artist, I’ve always felt a very special bond with the French and the singing of French music. I wanted nothing more than to create a show that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and thus create a memorable occasion that would remind everyone of one of the world’s most magical cities: Paris. We rented pompoms from the Lido archives, a veritable French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create customized costumes, using naturally moulted feathers. I studied the French choreography, which brought a modern twist to a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to learn a joyful French dance, revising some old skills – I bet you didn’t know I was dancing at a 60s French party on the Lower East Side when I started! I hope you enjoy this performance as much as I did. And to all the French, thank you so much for welcoming me to your country to sing in your honor, it’s a gift I’ll never forget! Congratulations to all the athletes taking part in this year’s Olympic Games! It’s my supreme honor to sing for you and cheer you on! Watching the Olympics always brings tears to my eyes! Your talent is unimaginable. Let the games begin!” she said, visibly moved and expressing her love for the French and their music.
Joe Biden has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the US presidential race.
He announced the news himself.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
The current President will therefore not be the Democratic candidate for the November 2024 elections, leaving the field open to Kamala Harris, his Vice President, whom he has unequivocally endorsed.
However, Harris has not yet been confirmed as the nominee.
The shock is palpable among politicians and journalists alike, even if the decision seemed inevitable since the most recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is now Dior’s brand ambassador and will be guest collaborator for a special lifestyle capsule collection in the Spring 2025 collection.
The sporty side of Hamilton, who, in addition to Formula 1, loves extreme sports and in particular has been snowboarding every year for several years, will certainly be reflected in this collaboration for the Lifestyle capsule, centered on skiing and snowboarding.
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According to Kim Jones, the inspiration for their collaboration comes from a shared love of nature, a desire to celebrate Africa, and an interest in the craft processes and techniques that unite African artisans.
This combination is sure to bring a unique and sought-after touch to the collection!
Hamilton and Jones have actually been very close since they met at Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
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Hamilton is no newcomer to the fashion world. He created his own clothing line, Plus 44, named after his racing number, and has also collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger.
Actress Scarlett Johansson, famous for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has spoken out about Open AI CEO Sam Altman.
The two personalities have been at the heart of a much-exposed controversy in recent months, linked to the alleged use of Johansson’s voice for Sky, a voice feature in ChatGPT.
Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, has incurred the wrath of Scarlett Johansson, as the actress openly criticized Altman, comparing him to a Marvel movie villain, for using her voice without her consent in a new voice assistant feature.
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Launched last May, the feature was removed from the app just days after Johansson publicly pointed out that the voice used sounded uncannily like her own.
Many observers drew parallels between Sky and Scarlett Johansson’s role in the film Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix, where she lent her voice to Samantha, an artificial intelligence.
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A tweet from OpenAI’s CEO referring to Her also fueled speculation, although Sam Altman later claimed that it was the natural voice of another actress that had been used for Sky.
It’s worth recalling that Johansson expressed her anger after discovering that one of the voices in the new ChatGPT feature resembled her own, especially as a few months earlier she had turned down an offer from Sam Altman to become one of the voices in the new ChatGPT feature.
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The star said she was shocked to learn that neither her friends nor her family had been able to distinguish between Sky and her real voice!
History repeats itself as the Calgary Stampede once again came under heavy criticism after four rodeo animals were euthanized due to injuries sustained during the event, including the tragic death of a young calf whose neck was broken by a participant.
In all, three horses and one young calf were euthanized during the event, which ran from July 5 to 14.
Firstly, two horses were injured, one during a race and the other during a cart competition. Although they received immediate medical attention, subsequent examination revealed the severity of their injuries, leading to their euthanasia.
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Videos have circulated showing the most horrific incident occurring at a steer wrestling competition, where a participant broke a calf’s neck by tackling it to the ground. The animal, which had to suffer terribly for several minutes in front of the crowd in the stands, was finally euthanized by the vet.
Another horse was also euthanized on the eve of the event’s closure during another carriage pulling competition. Many critics consider these events to be relics of the past that should be abandoned in today’s world.
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For several years, animal protection groups such as Animal Justice, PETA and the Vancouver Humane Society have been lodging animal cruelty complaints and seeking to put an end to such events, despite Calgary Stampede’s reassuring claims of improved safety for participating animals.
