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Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating,' explains silence

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 2 developments

Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.

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  1. Taylor Swift Says Canceling Eras Tour Shows in Vienna Due to Terrorist Plot Was ‘Devastating’ and ‘Filled Me With a New Sense of Fear’

    Headline from Variety ·

  2. Newest

    Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating,' explains silence

    Headline from WMUR ·

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  1. Variety

    Taylor Swift Says Canceling Eras Tour Shows in Vienna Due to Terrorist Plot Was ‘Devastating’ and ‘Filled Me With a New Sense of Fear’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Taylor Swift has spoken out on canceling the Vienna Eras Tour shows due to a terrorist threat, saying it was 'devastating.'

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Taylor Swift Says Canceling Vienna Tour Dates After Planned Terrorist Attack “Filled Me With a New Sense of Fear” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Taylor Swift has broken her silence following the cancellation of her Vienna Eras Tour shows due to a terrorist threat.

  3. Deadline

    Taylor Swift Reveals “Guilt” Over Vienna Shows Canceled Due To Planned Terror Attack; First Statement By Superstar Since Tour Ended (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Taylor Swift Breaks Silence On Planned Vienna Terror Attacks & Canceled Tour Shows

  4. Rolling Stone

    Taylor Swift on Vienna Cancellations, Terror Threat: Grateful to Be Grieving 'Concerts and Not Lives' (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Taylor Swift has commented on the Vienna, Austria concerts she'd planned that were canceled amid threats of terrorism.

  5. Insider

    Taylor Swift says canceling her Vienna shows was 'devastating.' But she's grateful they are 'grieving concerts and not lives.' (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    The singer added that she stayed silent for the safety of her fans and prioritized completing the European leg of the Eras Tour safely.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Taylor Swift says she felt 'fear' over canceled Vienna shows – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US singer broke her silence two weeks after her Vienna shows were canceled over terror threats. Taylor Swift revealed the threat involved a potential explosive device and expressed deep concern for her fans' safety.

  7. WMUR

    Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating,' explains silence (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.

  8. Entertainment Weekly

    Taylor Swift breaks silence on Vienna terror plot and canceled concerts (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Taylor Swift is taking the opportunity to speak now after a foiled terror plot led to the cancellation of three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna.

  9. NBC New York

    ‘A tremendous amount of guilt': Taylor Swift breaks silence after cancellation of Vienna shows (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.

  10. Independent Tribune

    Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence (opens Independent Tribune)

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    Independent Tribune's feed description

    Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation. She calls it devastating and says

  11. Glamour

    Taylor Swift Explains Why She Stayed Silent on Vienna Terror Plot (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    Taylor Swift has broken her silence about the three planned Eras Tour shows in Vienna that were canceled due to a terrorist threat.

  12. FOX 5 DC

    Taylor Swift speaks on canceled Vienna shows: 'Devastating, but grateful' (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Taylor Swift broke her silence on Instagram after her Vienna concerts were canceled due to a foiled attack plot.

  13. Independent Journal Review

    Taylor Swift Says Canceling Shows Due to Foiled Terror Plot Was ‘Devastating’ (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Singer Taylor Swift has spoken about the foiled terror plot that forced the cancellation of three concerts in Vienna earlier

  14. New York Post

    Taylor Swift breaks silence on thwarted terror attack that canceled her Vienna shows: ‘New sense of fear’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Taylor Swift finally broke her silence on the thwarted terrorist attack that scrapped her Eras Tour shows in Vienna – calling the cancelations “devastating.”

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Taylor Swift breaks silence over Vienna cancellations, cites safety concerns (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Superstar Taylor Swift says on social media that she stayed quiet about the canceled Austrian concerts out of concern for the public's safety.

  16. Washington Times

    Taylor Swift explains her silence and calls cancellation of Vienna shows ‘devastating’ (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellations.

  17. Time

    Taylor Swift Breaks Silence on Cancelled Shows After Alleged Terrorist Plot (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    The 34-year-old pop star said in a statement posted on social media that she was filled with “a new sense of fear” and “a tremendous amount of guilt.“

  18. Fox News

    Taylor Swift addresses 'devastating' canceled Vienna shows due to terror plot: 'A new sense of fear' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Taylor Swift broke her silence about her canceled Eras Tour dates in Vienna, Austria, where three men were arrested in an alleged terrorist plot set for the concerts.

  19. The Daily Caller

    Taylor Swift Breaks Her Silence On The Thwarted Alleged Terror Plot Intended For Her Concert (opens The Daily Caller)

    Published

    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Taylor Swift broke her silence on the alleged terror attack that was thwarted in Vienna, Austria earlier in August.

  20. New York Times

    Taylor Swift Says She Felt ‘Fear’ and ‘Guilt’ After Canceled Vienna Shows (opens New York Times)

    Published

    New York Times's feed description

    The three stops in Austria on the pop star’s Eras Tour were canceled after the authorities discovered a terrorist plot targeting the concerts.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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