- Lord threatened to arrest by NYPD while filming the music video in Washington Square Park after the fans wandered at the unusual event.
- The accident highlights the challenges of automatic fans in public places and logistical obstacles in promoting music.
- Lord Virgin's album released on June 27, 2025, with “What was that?” As an individual for him.
Lorde, Grammy Behind Hits, such as “Royals”, revealed a terrible meeting with the New York Police Counter -Terrorism Unit while filming her latest music video.
While appearing Late offer with Stephen ColbertThe 28 -year -old shared how she planned to shoot the video of her new song, “what was that?”In the Washington Square Park in New York, it was suddenly stopped – while threatening the police of arrest on the charge of “inciting riots”.
The accident, which occurred on April 22, 2025, arose from a massive crowd after Room promoted to photograph its Instagram stories.
This unexpected clash highlights the challenges facing artists when the events of automatic fans collide with the city's regulations – and how even global stars are not immune to law enforcement interventions.
LOrfy's documentary invitation with New York Police
Soon the Washington Square Park ascends to chaos when the fans flooded, in response to social media humor, the site. The Anti -Terrorism Unit in the New York Police intervened, and the singer warned against being transferred to the building, which may lead to her arrest to incite riots.
“We had a very intense anti -terrorism unit, and told me if I had been skipped in the building, I would be arrested because of the incitement of riots,”
Lord Colbert said. The situation forced her to delay filming for hours before negotiating a chance at the last minute to pick up the footage under strict police supervision.
New York Police later showed that the closure was due to the lack of permits.
“The sound and gardens permit for a concert in the New York City Park is required. This person was also not possessing,”
A spokesman for. Despite the setback, Lord returned in that evening to perform the song for the fans, and to meet her promise amid the turmoil.
Behind the scenes: a race against time
The risks were high for Lorde- The video was linked to the 24-hour release window “what was that?”The leading individual from her upcoming album, Virgin.
“There was a liberation that had to be obtained very quickly. Many domino had to fall properly until this was done. NYPD was definitely a key,”
She confessed.
Its team's stampede to rescue the shooting of the pressure of modern music, as viral moments and narrow deadlines collide with bureaucratic obstacles. However, the Lorde's ability to the axis – which belongs to the park under restricted conditions – enjoys the flexibility and dedication to communicating with fans.
Fans' reactions and the effects of industry
The accident sparked mixed reactions online, as some fans criticized the heavy NYPD response, while others stressed the importance of public events permits. Social media stumbled with clips from Lord's performance in the end, as she thanked the crowd:
“Very great comrades. I love you so much.”.
This is not the first time that the artist faces problems related to permits during public buds, but the participation of the anti -terrorism unit adds an exciting development. It also raises questions about how to balance public safety cities with creative expression – especially when automatic fans gatherings become viral.
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