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world7 months ago•9 min saved

Netflix Unveils Documentary on the Astroworld Tragedy and Its Aftermath

Netflix has released a documentary titled 'Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy' that recounts the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld Festival, which resulted in 10 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The film features survivor accounts and highlights preventable safety failures, including poor planning and emergency response. The Dubiski family, whose daughter Madison died in the tragedy, is raising awareness through their Pink Bows Foundation to improve crowd safety and advocate for better training and protocols at live events. Despite investigations and lawsuits, accountability remains elusive, prompting calls for standardized safety procedures to prevent future disasters.

via Houston Press|

#astroworld-tragedy #crowd-safety #festival-safety-failures

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Travis Scott Sparks Fan Outrage with Last-Minute Chicago Concert Postponement

Travis Scott postponed his concert in Chicago last minute, leaving fans who were already on their way to the show angry. The reason for the cancellation is unknown, and Scott has not addressed the situation on social media. Some fans speculate that he may have been unable to make it to Chicago in time due to his recent performance in Saudi Arabia. This backlash comes as Scott is trying to repair his image following the deadly Astroworld concert in 2021.

via Page Six|

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entertainment2 years ago•8 min saved

Travis Scott Reflects on Astroworld Tragedy: A Devastating Loss

Travis Scott expresses his ongoing devastation over the Astroworld tragedy, where 10 people died in a crowd surge at his concert in Houston in 2021. He reveals that he thinks about the incident constantly and has had rough moments while working on his comeback album. Scott claims he did everything he could to prevent the tragedy and blames his in-ear person for not urging him to stop the show sooner. He vows to fix the problem and be the number one voice for preventing such incidents in the future. Scott denies responsibility for the disaster and dismisses rumors of Satanic imagery in his music. He also discusses his attempt to put Houston on the map and his desire to be a hometown hero.

via Daily Mail|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Travis Scott Unveils Highly Anticipated 2023 Utopia Tour

Travis Scott has announced his first major U.S. tour since the Astroworld Festival tragedy in 2021. The tour, called Utopia Presents Circus Maximus, will take place in arenas and stadiums across North America this fall. The announcement follows Scott's recent performance at Rome's Circus Maximus, which featured surprise guest Kanye West. Despite facing multiple civil suits, Scott and Live Nation are moving forward with the tour, while Scott himself was not criminally charged in connection with the Astroworld incident.

via Pitchfork|

#astroworld-tragedy #entertainment #live-nation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Travis Scott cleared of charges in Astroworld tragedy

Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in connection to the deadly crowd rush that occurred during his performance at the 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. A Harris County grand jury decided not to charge Scott, stating that no single individual was criminally responsible for the tragedy. Investigations revealed communication breakdowns, unsafe infrastructure, and a lack of crucial pathways for medical personnel as contributing factors. Scott faces civil lawsuits seeking damages from injured victims and the families of the deceased.

via Chron|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Tragedy

Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in connection with the Astroworld tragedy that killed 10 people and injured hundreds during his 2021 concert, as a grand jury found no evidence of criminal activity or individual responsibility. The decision also applies to other individuals involved in the festival, including festival manager Brent Silberstein. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against Scott and the festival's organizers, but this ruling allows Scott to resume his career without the threat of prosecution.

via The Washington Post|

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