Part 11/14:
Catastrophes at Concerts and the Fragility of Modern Fame
Lady Gaga’s Rio concert becomes a tragic case study when authorities foil a terrorist plot aimed at enlisting fans to carry out violence. The plot involved radicalized youth, self-described as “little monsters,” trying to enrage and recruit fans for an attack amid a record-breaking crowd of over 2.5 million—an event that nearly turned deadly when explosives were confiscated just in time.
The discussion spirals into conspiracy theories of the FBI or CIA involvement, with some viewers skeptical of official accounts. The incident underscores how major entertainment events now operate under heightened security risks, raising questions about the future of mass gatherings.