NEWS
Taylor Swift Concert Evacuated Over Lightning Strike
Taylor Swift Concert Evacuated Over Lightning Strike
Part of the stadium at her Sydney show was evacuated on Friday after lightning strikes nearby, with some on social media saying they were as close as 10 km (6 miles).
She is Down Under for her Eras world tour and has just finished a series of shows in the southern city of Melbourne, where she played to 96,000 people at each of the three concerts.
Located in Western Sydney, the Accor Stadium is playing host to Swift’s shows in the city on her current tour, the first of which is on Friday.
It was due to start at 6.20 p.m. local time but was partially evacuated according to posts on X, formerly Twitter, and local media.
The floor and lower bowl are currently being evacuated due to lightning strikes nearby the stadium at today’s show of Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ in Sydney, Australia. Please stay safe and seek shelter for now,” a post on X read.
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) February 23, 2024
The stadium was the site for the 2000 Olympic Games but does not have a retractable roof to protect spectators, athletes and performers from the elements.
Stay undercover until further notice and follow venue screens and staff instructions,” a post on the stadium’s official X account read. “Stay safe and remember to be kind to those around you.”
A meteorologist at the national Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) explained a weather system was likely to bring heavy rain, lightning, thunder and damaging winds.
“It will be brief but they will be pretty damaging when they do hit,” senior meteorologist Dean Narramore told 9News.
A number of flights into Sydney carrying fans headed to the concert were delayed because of the inclement weather.
National carrier Qantas, had even put put on a special Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Sydney to allow for the volume of Swifties traveling north for the concerts.
The decision to delay flights was made by the government agency, Airservices Australia, which said it would do its best to get “Swifties,” the name of singer’s fan base, to the concert.
A spokesperson for Airservices Australia said it was “delighted to be assisting our key customer Qantas in ensuring Swifties can get to Sydney before the inclement weather impacts the airport.”
“Airborne and ground delays are expected. It is recommended that passengers reach out to their airlines,” the spokesperson told The Guardian.
Views
Some people shared their experiences at the concert including how supporting act, Sabrina Carpenter, would no longer be performing.
Sad for Sabrina Carpenter and her fans – apparently she won’t be performing tonight in Sydney due to the rain delay,” wrote one person on X.
Another person added that about an hour after the evacuation the weather was clearing and shared a photo of a rainbow appearing over the stadium.
A second documented the rainbow: “Looks like the there is a calm approaching after the rain – a rainbow appearing over the stadium!”
What’s Next?
Swift is likely to perform no matter how much rain falls on her. She has done it plenty of times before, including during an Eras show in Massachusetts in May 2023.
“Last night we all danced together in the rain for THE ENTIRE 3.5 HOUR SHOW,’ Swift wrote on X at the time. “This was a full on deluge that never let up, I just want to thank that iconic crowd!! Love you so much you have no idea.”
It also rained heavily during some of her shows the last time she played in Australia in 2018, a fact that was not lost on fans.
“This rain and thunderstorm feels all too familiar for us…. did someone say it’s Rep Tour Sydney November 2nd 2018……” one person wrote on X.
While showers are predicted, they should only be in the morning on Saturday and even less likely to happen at all for Sunday’s show, according to the BoM.
However, temperatures will remain hot and humid for the entire Sydney run at about 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).
Swifties attending the show and arriving early to get the best spots are advised to pack extra sunscreen because there are anticipated UV levels of 10.
Drama
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Tom Cruise has recently made headlines for a major decision regarding his relationship with his daughter, Suri Cruise. The 18-year-old, who graduated from LaGuardia High School on June 21, did so without her father in attendance. Instead, Cruise chose to attend Taylor Swift’s Eras concert in London, raising questions about his priorities and his bond with his daughter.
Suri Cruise, who is said to have changed her last name to Noelle, a nod to her mother Katie Holmes, celebrated this significant milestone with her mother present. Katie Holmes was there to support and celebrate her daughter, but the absence of Tom Cruise did not go unnoticed. According to In Touch Weekly, this snub has led to further speculation about Cruise’s relationship with Suri.
An insider revealed that Cruise’s decision to skip Suri’s graduation in favor of attending Taylor Swift’s concert is indicative of his strained relationship with his daughter. “He was trading friendship bracelets with superfans and dancing to ‘Shake It Off’ in a crowd filled with young ladies who were around his daughter’s age,” the source said. This behavior, contrasted with his absence from Suri’s important day, has led some to believe that Cruise is living a “double life.”
The insider further elaborated that Cruise has not seen Suri for the past 11 years, stating, “the truth is for the last 11 years, Tom has chosen not to see Suri.” This estrangement appears to be a deliberate decision on Cruise’s part. Despite his absence from Suri’s life, Cruise maintains a close relationship with his other children, Bella and Connor, whom he adopted during his marriage to Nicole Kidman.
Both Bella and Connor are followers of Scientology, which has been a significant aspect of Cruise’s life. An expert on Tom Cruise’s faith, Tony Ortega, explained that Cruise’s primary loyalty is to Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige. Ortega noted, “He has proven over and over again that his No. 1 loyalty is to [his religion] and David Miscavige.”
The influence of Scientology on Cruise’s relationships has been a point of discussion for years. Ortega suggested that Suri’s exclusion from Cruise’s life might be beneficial for her. “It became more and more obvious Tom had completely cut Suri out of his life. And frankly, Suri may be better off for it,” he added.
Cruise’s prioritization of his faith and its community over his daughter has led to a complete estrangement. The choice to attend a concert over his daughter’s graduation is a public display of this ongoing separation. For Suri, who has grown up largely under the care of her mother, this might mean a life free from the complexities of her father’s religious affiliations.
CELEBRITY
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In a twist that has caught everyone off guard, Brad Pitt, the Hollywood heartthrob, apparently made a remarkable move in honor of his ex-wife, Jennifer Aniston. This unexpected gesture left people staggered and sparked a flurry of speculation among fans and the media alike. According to reports of MIRROR, Pitt had purchased the former marital home the couple shared during their marriage, valued at a staggering $79 million, with the intention of gifting it to Aniston.
The luxurious Beverly Hills property, where Pitt and Aniston resided from 2000 to 2005, had been on the market following their divorce. Sources reveal that Aniston had found it challenging to part ways with the house, describing it as one of her biggest regrets not buying her ex-husband Pitt out at the time of their separation.
This four-bedroom property, adorned with marble kitchen floors, a swimming pool, a pub room with elegant wooden flooring, and a tennis court, served as a tangible representation of the dreams the once dearly in love with each other couple shared during their years together. Reportedly, Pitt and Aniston had initially acquired the residence and embarked on a three-year renovation journey before ultimately listing and selling the estate post-announcement of their split. The decision to part with the beloved home was reportedly a source of deep emotional turmoil for Aniston.
“When Brad and Jen split, she said losing their dream home worsened the heartache of their divorce, and it was one of her biggest regrets not buying Brad out,” a source close to the situation disclosed. Pitt, known for his grand gestures, allegedly purchased the property with the specific aim of surprising Aniston on her birthday. Acknowledging the FRIENDS star’s sentimental connection to the house, he reportedly intended to make a gesture that went above and beyond, aiming to exceed even her most extravagant dreams.
Brad wants to make a gesture to Jen that would go beyond her wildest dreams, so when their old home came up for sale, he knew that would be the purchase to make all her dreams come true,” the insider had revealed. The Break Up actor has, over the years, expressed a sentimental longing for their former home. Even after the divorce, Pitt reportedly missed the house and struggled to leave it behind.
Sources suggest that Aniston herself, during reunions with Pitt, often referred to the Beverly Hills estate, highlighting how her current Bel Air mansion failed to match up to the memories of their shared home. This unexpected birthday gift from Brad Pitt ignited speculation about the nature of their current relationship. As fans are eager to know their relationship status, one thing is for certain—Brad Pitt has set the bar high when it comes to amicable post-divorce relationships in showbiz. Kevin Costner, are you listening?
Music
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Teary-eyed Jennifer confessed: “What he said and what he saw in me, and what he made me believe about myself, only comes from love. Because nobody else could have made me see that about myself. It’s very moving.” She added: “Because I didn’t think much about myself and so the world didn’t think much of me. That lined up.”
During the documentary Jennifer spoke about how her husband was the muse for her independently produced album. While creating the album she even had her musical crew read handwritten love letters from Ben over the years that inspired the project.While Jennifer admitted Ben was “uncomfortable” being the centre of the work, he still happily supported her throughout her artistic endeavour and rooted her on every step of the way.
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