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‘Shut this down’: Safety and risk director for 2021 Astroworld Festival recounts moments before deadly crowd surge
Read full article: ‘Shut this down’: Safety and risk director for 2021 Astroworld Festival recounts moments before deadly crowd surgeA new deposition highlights the chaos of the festival, show-stop order, and command post operations.
First look at Travis Scott’s testimony on Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: First look at Travis Scott’s testimony on Astroworld tragedyWe are getting our first glimpse of what rapper Travis Scott has to say about the Astroworld tragedy that took 10 lives due to a crowd crush at NRG Park on November 5, 2021.
Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: Remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after deadly Astroworld concert has been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says the one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been settled.
9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert
Read full article: Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concertA judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Drake dropped from Astroworld lawsuit, but judge denies Travis Scott’s and Apple Inc. request to be dismissed
Read full article: Drake dropped from Astroworld lawsuit, but judge denies Travis Scott’s and Apple Inc. request to be dismissed📢 Breaking News 📢 Rapper Drake was dismissed from the Astroworld lawsuit, but a Harris County Judge denied both Travis Scott and Apple Inc. from being dismissed.
Travis Scott asks to be dropped from Astroworld civil suit, arguing crowd safety was not his responsibility
Read full article: Travis Scott asks to be dropped from Astroworld civil suit, arguing crowd safety was not his responsibilityCommunications during the festival show they waited for Drake to preform before ending the show. Now Travis Scott wants out of the civil law suit
Rapper Drake and Apple file motion to dismiss Astroworld lawsuit
Read full article: Rapper Drake and Apple file motion to dismiss Astroworld lawsuitRapper Drake and Apple Inc. have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit related to the Astroworld tragedy. Both parties deny involvement in the planning of the concert and emphasize that they were not responsible for the disaster. As the trial approaches, all involved parties are preparing for a courtroom battle. Stay tuned for updates on this ongoing case. #Astroworld #Lawsuit #JusticeInProgress
Travis Scott expected to perform at first concert in Houston since Astroworld Tragedy, sources say
Read full article: Travis Scott expected to perform at first concert in Houston since Astroworld Tragedy, sources sayMissouri City native Travis Scott is expected to soon return to the stage for a concert in Houston after years of controversy following the deadly Astroworld tragedy that claimed the lives of 10 concertgoers.
Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoers
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoersThe Houston Police Department released its final report on the Astroworld Festival that led to the death of 10 people nearly two years later.
Travis Scott’s attorney provides more details on communication timeline
Read full article: Travis Scott’s attorney provides more details on communication timelineThe attorney for Travis Scott shared new details about the flow of communication between Houston police, event security and Scott’s manager the night 10 people were crushed to death at the 2021 Astroworld Festival.
Astroworld Tragedy: A closer look at the six people who were not indicted
Read full article: Astroworld Tragedy: A closer look at the six people who were not indictedInvestigators have now spent 19 months thoroughly investigating the Astroworld concert disaster, an event that took the lives of 10 victims, the youngest being only 9 years old.
Grand jury declines to indict 6, including rapper Travis Scott, in deadly Astroworld Festival crowd crush
Read full article: Grand jury declines to indict 6, including rapper Travis Scott, in deadly Astroworld Festival crowd crushA grand jury has declined to indict rapper Travis Scott in connection to the deadly Astroworld Festival tragedy.
Federal officials hold hearing on Live Nation and concert tickets, but Congressional investigation still ongoing nearly 15 months after Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: Federal officials hold hearing on Live Nation and concert tickets, but Congressional investigation still ongoing nearly 15 months after Astroworld tragedyA United States Senate hearing focused on “Promoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment,” specifically related to Live Nation was held on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. last week.
Following the Astroworld Tragedy, one family is pushing for a safer concert experience
Read full article: Following the Astroworld Tragedy, one family is pushing for a safer concert experienceIn the year following the Astroworld tragedy, the family of Madison Dubiski is working to change the way safety protocols are handled at large concerts. The family launched the Pink Bows Foundation in May on what would have been their daughter’s 24th birthday.
KPRC 2 Investigates presents ‘Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy’
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates presents ‘Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy’In the hour-long documentary, KPRC 2 Investigates shares the stories of those who attended the festival, examines what went wrong and pinpoints what needs to be done to prevent another mass casualty incident in Houston.
ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: Crowd safety expert critical of new agreement, HFD chief pushes back
Read full article: ASTROWORLD TRAGEDY: Crowd safety expert critical of new agreement, HFD chief pushes backA crowd safety expert offered a scathing review of the local government’s reaction to the Astroworld event.
13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPD’s investigation continues and chief makes leadership changes
Read full article: 13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPD’s investigation continues and chief makes leadership changesAs the investigation being conducted by the Houston Police Department continues into the Astroworld tragedy, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed members of HPD’s leadership have been moved or simply moved on following the deadly concert.
Overcoming questions of jurisdiction and permitting that led to the city, county agreement following Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: Overcoming questions of jurisdiction and permitting that led to the city, county agreement following Astroworld tragedyMonths after 10 people died during a crowd crush at the Astroworld festival, there was still a back-and-forth over responsibility, authority and permitting for large events at NRG Park.
Astroworld Tragedy: New agreement details NRG Park mass event planning after deadly festival
Read full article: Astroworld Tragedy: New agreement details NRG Park mass event planning after deadly festivalThe fallout of the Astroworld Festival garnishes a new potential agreement between Harris County and the City of Houston over their responsibilities at NRG Park.The consensus comes a little more than a year after 10 people lost their lives because of a crowd crush at the Astroworld Festival in 2021. For the last year, families watched as city and county leaders fumbled for answers to their questions of accountability.
Astroworld, 1 year later: Tips on staying safe in large, dense crowds
Read full article: Astroworld, 1 year later: Tips on staying safe in large, dense crowdsPaul Wertheimer dedicated his life to studying how crowds behave at all manner of live entertainment events. His work began in1979 after 11 people were crushed to death outside a Who concert in Cincinnati. Wertheimer worked for the city and was assigned to a task force that studied how to prevent future tragedies.
A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountability
Read full article: A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountabilityA year after ten people died during the 2021 Astroworld Festival no clear answers have emerged as to who exactly is accountable for the tragedy or what specifically is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in Houston in the future.
KPRC 2 Investigates to unveil new documentary on Astroworld catastrophe
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates to unveil new documentary on Astroworld catastropheAfter 38 on-camera interviews, and months of research, KPRC 2 Investigates will air “Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy” this Thursday on KPRC 2+ at 6:30 p.m.
Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy – Preventing another festival disaster
Read full article: Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy – Preventing another festival disaster“So going into this everybody knew it was going to be a problem, the department ramped up like it was a Super Bowl or a Hurricane,” said Mark Lentini, a now-retired Houston police officer who says the festival ended his career.“Long before the disaster struck any crowd expert or person involved in crowds responsible for crowds knew there were storm clouds over that festival,” said Paul Wertheimer, a crowd safety expert with decades of experience studying crowd surge and other safety issues.On Wednesday, Nov. 2, KPRC 2 Investigates examines the safety and prevention measures that could prevent mass casualty disasters, including crowd design, emergency medicine planning, and the need for a unified command.
Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety report
Read full article: Questions over Astroworld permitting continue following Gov. Abbott’s Task Force on Concert Safety reportDays after the governor’s Task Force on Concert Safety released its report following the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert on the opening night of Astroworld, questions are being asked about the permitting process.
Documentary about Astroworld Festival tragedy to be released later this month
Read full article: Documentary about Astroworld Festival tragedy to be released later this month“Concert Crush,” a documentary about the Astroworld Festival tragedy which claimed the lives of 10 young rap fans and left dozens of others seriously injured, will open in Texas later this month.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Read full article: Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag orderAttorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival alleged in court on Monday that rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors and rebuild his reputation ahead of a potential trial.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Read full article: Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag orderAttorneys for some of those killed and injured during last year’s deadly Astroworld festival are alleging rapper Travis Scott has violated a gag order issued in lawsuits they have filed in an effort to influence possible jurors ahead of a potential trial.
Gag order, diversity discussed at Astroworld court hearing
Read full article: Gag order, diversity discussed at Astroworld court hearingDuring a court hearing on lawsuits filed after last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival, issues related to media publicity and a gag order as well as a concern over a lack diversity among attorneys representing those killed or injured were discussed.
Astroworld Festival lawsuits update: Hundreds of cases combined into single class-action suit
Read full article: Astroworld Festival lawsuits update: Hundreds of cases combined into single class-action suitHundreds of lawsuits are now combined into one massive case against Travis Scott and Live Nation in connection with the Astroworld Festival which turned deadly last year.
HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedy
Read full article: HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedyThe Houston Police Department partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigates to create a website where the public can upload pictures and videos taken during the Astroworld Festival in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge.
News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.
Read full article: News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.
Board rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judge
Read full article: Board rules Astroworld lawsuits to be handled by one judgeA judicial board has ruled that the more than 300 lawsuits that have been filed so far in Houston following a crowd surge at the Astroworld festival that left 10 people dead will be handled by one judge.
Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funerals
Read full article: Families turn down Travis Scott offer to pay for funeralsSeveral families of the 10 people who died from injuries in a massive crowd surge of fans at the Astroworld festival have turned down an offer by headliner Travis Scott to pay for their loved ones’ funeral costs.
‘This pain should never be felt by anyone’: Family of Houston 14-year-old killed at Astroworld Festival files lawsuit
Read full article: ‘This pain should never be felt by anyone’: Family of Houston 14-year-old killed at Astroworld Festival files lawsuitNearly a month after the fatal Astroworld Festival concert, the number of lawsuits stemming from the tragedy continues to rise.
Families of 2 killed at Astroworld Festival file lawsuits
Read full article: Families of 2 killed at Astroworld Festival file lawsuitsThe suburban Chicago families of two college students who were among those killed this month at the Astroworld concert in Houston have joined the growing ranks of those who are suing rapper Travis Scott and companies involved with the event.
Ezra Blount, 9-year-old victim of Astroworld Festival tragedy, laid to rest Tuesday
Read full article: Ezra Blount, 9-year-old victim of Astroworld Festival tragedy, laid to rest TuesdayEzra Solomon Blount, the youngest victim of the Astroworld Festival Tragedy, will be laid to rest on Tuesday. The homegoing service is being held at Inspiring Body of Christ Church in Dallas, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m.
Parents sue Travis Scott, Live Nation after they say 27-year-old son died trying to save fiancée at Astroworld Festival
Read full article: Parents sue Travis Scott, Live Nation after they say 27-year-old son died trying to save fiancée at Astroworld FestivalA Dallas law firm has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation, rapper Travis Scott, and other defendants on behalf of the family of Danish Baig, 27, who they say died fighting to save his fiancée during the crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.
Astroworld Park and Astroworld Festival: This is what we know about how the festival acquired the beloved Houston Six Flags theme park’s name
Read full article: Astroworld Park and Astroworld Festival: This is what we know about how the festival acquired the beloved Houston Six Flags theme park’s nameHow did the Astroworld Festival get its name?
‘Extremely complex’: Lead attorney in 2017 Las Vegas shooting assesses Astroworld Festival case
Read full article: ‘Extremely complex’: Lead attorney in 2017 Las Vegas shooting assesses Astroworld Festival caseThe Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival on Oct. 1, 2017, was the last major tragedy at a concert in the United States.
No evidence security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld Festival, Houston police chief says
Read full article: No evidence security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld Festival, Houston police chief saysDuring a news conference Wednesday, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there was no evidence a security guard was “pricked” in the neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld festival Friday, despite previous reports to police.
Astroworld Festival security guard says he had no training or experience ahead of event
Read full article: Astroworld Festival security guard says he had no training or experience ahead of eventKPRC 2 is working to share the stories of people who were at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on the day eight concertgoers tragically died within the crowd.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Red flags to look for when hiring attorney after Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Red flags to look for when hiring attorney after Astroworld tragedyDozens of lawsuits are in the works and more are coming up after the Astroworld tragedy. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know before hiring an attorney for yourself, or even your teenager who may have been at the festival.
Festivalgoer said he left concert early after spotting signs of trouble hours before Astroworld Festival tragedy
Read full article: Festivalgoer said he left concert early after spotting signs of trouble hours before Astroworld Festival tragedyFestivalgoers said there were signs of trouble hours before Travis Scott ever took the stage at the Astroworld Festival Friday night.
18-year-old Astroworld concertgoer caught on video trying to stop show after getting caught in crowd surge
Read full article: 18-year-old Astroworld concertgoer caught on video trying to stop show after getting caught in crowd surgeAt the Astroworld Festival last Friday night, a devastating mixture of injury, panic and ultimately death, transpired as concert-goers surged forward toward the stage where Travis Scott was performing.
HFD Chief says Astroworld Festival failure falls on everyone involved in the event, including Travis Scott
Read full article: HFD Chief says Astroworld Festival failure falls on everyone involved in the event, including Travis ScottHouston Fire Department Assistant Chief Ruy Lozano says no HFD personnel were inside NRG Park during Astroworld Festival.
Funeral for Bharti Shahani, victim in Astroworld Festival tragedy, to be held Tuesday
Read full article: Funeral for Bharti Shahani, victim in Astroworld Festival tragedy, to be held TuesdayThe family of a 22-year-old Texas A&M student who was battling for her life after the Astroworld Festival crowd surge said Bharti Shahani has died.
‘Will be of service in any way I can’: Rapper Drake speaks out following deadly tragedy at Astroworld Festival
Read full article: ‘Will be of service in any way I can’: Rapper Drake speaks out following deadly tragedy at Astroworld FestivalRapper Drake broke his silence on social media Monday night following the deadly incident at Friday’s Astroworld Festival that left eight people dead and several others injured.
Crowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational plan
Read full article: Crowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational planA 56-page event operations plan for the Astroworld music festival includes protocols for dangerous scenarios including an active shooter, bomb or terrorist threats and severe weather, but it didn't include information on what to do in the event of a crowd surge.
A look at some of the world’s major crowd disasters
Read full article: A look at some of the world’s major crowd disastersFans at a Houston music festival surged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott, triggering panic in the crowd and leaving at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities said. Here’s a look at some of the major crowd disasters in recent decades:
EXPLAINER: How crowdfunding helps real Astroworld victims
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How crowdfunding helps real Astroworld victimsIn the hours following the pandemonium at the Astroworld Festival that left eight people dead and dozens injured, the requests for donations started multiplying on social media.
These videos show just how chaotic Astroworld was over the weekend
Read full article: These videos show just how chaotic Astroworld was over the weekendIn case you haven’t heard, there was a tragedy at the Astroworld music festival in Houston over the weekend that resulted in the deaths of eight people, with many others injured.
Houston rapper Travis Scott to pay funeral costs, partnering with mental health services for support
Read full article: Houston rapper Travis Scott to pay funeral costs, partnering with mental health services for supportHouston rapper Travis Scott announced on Monday he plans to cover funeral expenses for all eight victims that died at his Astroworld Festival on Friday night.
Father identifies unknown concertgoer who was among Astroworld Festival victims
Read full article: Father identifies unknown concertgoer who was among Astroworld Festival victimsThe father of a unknown concertgoer who attended Friday night’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park has identified one of the victims as his son.
Astroworld concertgoers describe deadly chaos at NRG park
Read full article: Astroworld concertgoers describe deadly chaos at NRG parkAs law enforcement officers began their investigation after the chaos at NRG Park cleared, Astroworld concertgoers who returned to the scene Saturday described Friday night’s deadly concert.
Astroworld Festival attendee on madness: ‘If you fall, you have split second to get up. Your chance of getting stomped on is very high’
Read full article: Astroworld Festival attendee on madness: ‘If you fall, you have split second to get up. Your chance of getting stomped on is very high’Two concertgoers who were directly in front of the concert stage explained to KPRC 2 Investigates' Mario Diaz what it was like from inside.
Astroworld Festival tragedy: How to cope with sudden loss of a loved one
Read full article: Astroworld Festival tragedy: How to cope with sudden loss of a loved oneTragedies like the one that happened Friday night at Travis Scott's Astroworld Fest at NRG Park has undoubtedly left many families in shock and dismay, wondering how to cope with the sudden loss of a loved one.
Travis Scott’s Astroworld Music Festival returns to Houston
Read full article: Travis Scott’s Astroworld Music Festival returns to HoustonTravis Scott is coming back to NRG Park for his third annual Astroworld Festival Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6! NRG Park Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for this event.
A former Astroworld employee reminisces about the most coveted summer job in Houston
Read full article: A former Astroworld employee reminisces about the most coveted summer job in HoustonA job at AstroWorld was the hottest thing a teenager could do in Houston in the ’80s. But when our school bus passed by AstroWorld, I often stared at the spectacular rides tucked behind the gate. AstroWorld was ours; it belonged to the children of Houston, not the world or even Texas at large, although we were willing to share. As a child, I remember the sights, sounds, and smells at AstroWorld constantly changing with each new turn in the park. In addition to manning the games and rides, AstroWorld workers were constantly hawking some candy or treat for a few bucks.
AstroWorld Festival 2020 has been postponed, but Travis Scott says event will make a return in 2021
Read full article: AstroWorld Festival 2020 has been postponed, but Travis Scott says event will make a return in 2021HOUSTON – With almost every event getting cancelled this year due to the pandemic, AstroWorld 2020 joins that list. However, Houston rapper Travis Scott, who brought his own AstroWorld festival to Houston’s NRG park since 2018 took to Twitter to announce the event will make a return in 2021. “See you next year at AstroWorld Fest 2021...can’t wait to turn the (expletive) up! Stay Safe!” the Twitter post read, captioned “THE PARTY NEVER ENDS.”This year’s event was supposed to take place Nov. 9, and the lineup has not been announced. Fans are encouraged to sign up for updates on the AstroWorld website.
Houston’s own Travis Scott joins PlayStation as strategic creative partner
Read full article: Houston’s own Travis Scott joins PlayStation as strategic creative partner“We heard Travis is a huge PlayStation fan, so we started a conversation with him that led to this unique partnership,” PlayStation said in a release. Watch his new video here and read a message from Travis: https://t.co/nIAclbCcEa pic.twitter.com/3Nt797P6b0 — PlayStation (@PlayStation) October 23, 2020Scott, a chart-topping artist, has made headlines recently for his recent business collaboration. The chain offered Scott’s favorite meal called “Cactus Jack.” The products even sold out at some stores. Here is the full statement released by Playstation:Today, we’re excited to announce Travis Scott has joined the PlayStation family as a strategic creative partner. We heard Travis is a huge PlayStation fan, so we started a conversation with him that led to this unique partnership.
Christopher Reid of 90’s duo Kid ‘n Play celebrating 30th anniversary of ‘House Party’
Read full article: Christopher Reid of 90’s duo Kid ‘n Play celebrating 30th anniversary of ‘House Party’HOUSTON – If you grew up in the 90′s, things like neon colored t-shirts, rides at Astroworld, Doc Martens, and Nintendo Game Boys give you all kinds of nostalgia, as does the mention of one of the biggest movies of that decade: ‘HOUSE PARTY!’The ‘House Party’ movie franchise released its first film in March of 1990, and it starred Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid and Christopher ‘Play’ Martin of the famous hip hop duo, Kid 'n Play. The pair were responsible for the iconic high top fade haircut, and kick-step dance, which are still just as popular today as they were then. Watch as Lauren Kelly takes a walk down memory lane with Christopher “Kid” Reid to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film.