Taylor Swift victim of death threats

American suspected of harassing Taylor Swift

In Germany, an American was arrested before Taylor Swift's concert for harassment and death threats against the singer.

Wednesday's concert is one of three that the singer is holding in the German city of Gelsenkirchen as part of her successful Eras Tour. The event attracted 60,000 fans, known unofficially as "Swifties", who sang, danced and celebrated in costume, according to police.

Man arrested by German police

 The German police detained an American suspected of harassing Taylor Swift and threatening the singer and her partner on social networks. The man was arrested while trying to enter the pop star's concert in the German city of Gelsenkirchen (west), the law enforcement stated on Thursday

He was present in the Veltins-Arena, the stadium where the concert was held. “The man has been identified. He was taken into custody during entry control before the concert for which he had a ticket,” the police said, indicating that the artist and the spectators were never in danger. 60,000 people attended the first of three Taylor Swift concerts in Gelsenkirchen.

Justice prefers to keep this American suspected of harassing Taylor Swift
in his cell until Saturday July 20, 2024 to “avoid any danger,” the police in Gelsenkirchen, in western Germany, said in a press release. The man has, on multiple occasions, written “threats against Taylor Swift and her companion”, American football player Travis Kelce, on social networks.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time that the singer has been threatened with death. Indeed, for two years a certain Eric Swarbrick, recognized as mentally unbalanced, attacked the singer several times.

This 26-year-old young man then regularly sent letters to the singer. And their content was chilling. He then indicated that he wanted to rape her because he considered her his soul mate. Then the artist received death threats: “I will not hesitate to kill her… and there is nothing that you, your lawyers, or the law can do about it. Remember who I am.”

Very alarming comments that the police took seriously. Security measures around Taylor Swift have thus been reinforced. And it is clear that it was effective in Germany. Singing stars regularly receive insulting and threatening letters. A very alarming situation.

Shakira causes a crisis during Copa America final!

Shakira causes a crisis

The Colombian superstar sang his hits during a halftime show of the Argentina - Colombia match. 

CONMEBOL has decided to extend the break between the two halves of the match between Argentina and Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final to 25 minutes to carry out an artistic performance by the famous singer Shakira.

FIFA rules state that the break period only lasts 15 minutes, and clubs or teams are penalized if they arrive in the second half a few minutes late.

It is worth noting that CONMEBOL punished the teams of Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela for delaying the half-time break during the Copa America, and it is surprising Lorenzo now after the decision to extend the break in the final in the eyes of Shakira.

The halftime show of the Copa América final presented by Shakira generated multiple reactions among Internet users, with many comments mentioning former Spanish player Gerard Piqué, ex-partner of the Colombian singer. It wasn't just because of the couple's high-profile breakup, as Shakira included songs dedicated to Piqué in her show after their relationship ended. Shakira criticized at the Copa America: “she is lip-syncing Piqué’s discography”

Although she began by performing the worldwide hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” she then followed up with a mix of “Te felicito / TQG,” songs she made with the breakup in mind. The last track was “Puntería”, a song said to have been made as a nod to Lewis Hamilton, thus remaining one of the most iconic songs after the separation with the former Spanish footballer, as part of “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”.

Shakira causes a crisis during Copa America final!

Despite many positive reactions in favor of Shakira, her performance also attracted strong criticism, both for her stage performance, the notorious use of playback and for the choice of songs.

Colombian national team coach Nestor Lorenzo expressed his displeasure with the decision, pointing out that the halftime show of the Argentina - Colombia match would cause a technical problem for both teams and that the match format could be reduced.

In this regard, Lorezno said: “I hope you enjoy Shakira, but I really don't understand. I hoped the match would be like other football matches."

He also added: “Players can catch a cold from waiting that long, and that applies to both teams, not just Colombia. I just found it out. »

Mark Cavendish sets record of Tour de France

mark cavendish sets record of tour de france

There is a saying that says that love is like the Tour de France. It takes a lot of effort to reach the top of the pass.

Veteran Isle of Man sprinter Mark Cavendish sets record of Tour de France and now holds the absolute record for stage victories at the Tour de France with 35. Mark Cavendish won his bet on Wednesday at the Tour de France with a 35th success which marks the history of cycling.  He broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record and the historic scenario finally came true 

The 39-year-old veteran Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) won the final sprint during the fifth stage of the Grande Boucle, dropping his main rivals around 100 meters from the finish. He crossed the finish line in front of Jasper Philipsen, before jumping into the arms of his teammate. He is now the sole record holder for the number of victories on the Grande Boucle, ahead of a certain Eddy Merckx (34 victories). 

Mark Cavendish wins 35th stage and sets record of Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow leader's jersey in the cumulative ranking, but this achievement was relegated to the background.

Cavendish matched Merckx's mark  of of 34 stage wins during the 2021 Tour de France, and came very close to accomplishing his feat on stage seven last year – narrowly edged out by Philipsen. He suffered a fall the next day and suffered a broken right collarbone.

After Mark Cavendish sets record of Tour de France, there was joy after the race for the Briton.

“I’m just tired (laughs), reacted the rider from Astana Qazaqstan after his victory at the microphone of France Télévisions. It’s my 15th Tour and just showing up at the start is very difficult. I'm lucky to be surrounded by great people, Alexandre Vinokourov, my wife, my friends... Everyone gave everything to see me win. I thank them. I will obviously try to do this again tomorrow. Throughout my career, I have shown the respect I have for this race. So I will try again and again. ".

As everybody can become the master of the world if controls his attitude towards what happens to him, “I always needed to win one more,” said the sprinter. Mark Cavendish sets record of Tour de France. He was joined by his children on the podium. “It takes a lot to get there every year. I’ve got incredible people around me.”

On the social network Instagram, the legendary Eddy Merckx congratulated his British successor: “Congratulations Mark for this historic performance,” commented Belgian runner . A good guy who broke my Tour record. » The five-time winner of the Grande Boucle, Eddy Merckx accompanied his message with a yellow heart.