"Swift chokes up as she explains that she'll be meeting and performing for some of the victims' families that night at Wembley Stadium. "I swear to God, I'm not gonna do this," she says, referring to her tears. "I'm gonna be smiley. So any of this gets out of the way before you ever go onstage. You lock it off. [For] three and a half hours, they don't have to worry about you.""
"The CIA said that suspects intended to kill thousands of people in a plot that was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State. The docuseries shows Swift was mid-flight to Vienna when she found out, as she tells Ed Sheeran backstage at Wembley, her first concert following the terror threat. "I just need to do this show, remember the joy of it," she preps herself. "I get two months off after this, which I need. I need more than anything.""
Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats against fans during the Eras Tour, including a July 2024 knife attack in Southport that killed three young girls and injured others. She meets victims' families and prepares to lock away visible emotion so attendees can enjoy several hours without worry. She compares herself to a pilot managing turbulence and projects calm. She also faced a thwarted August 2024 bombing plot in Vienna that led to canceled shows and prompted CIA attention to alleged Islamic State inspiration. Cameras capture Swift crying before taking the stage as she resolves to remember the joy of performing.
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