Rapper Drake and Apple file motion to dismiss Astroworld lawsuit
Rapper 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
Missouri 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.
Federal officials hold hearing on Live Nation and concert tickets, but Congressional investigation still ongoing nearly 15 months after Astroworld tragedy
A United States Senate hearing focused on โPromoting Competition and Protecting Consumers in Live Entertainment,โ 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
In 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 daughterโs 24th birthday.
13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPDโs investigation continues and chief makes leadership changes
As the investigation being conducted by the Houston Police Department continues into the Astroworld tragedy, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed members of HPDโs 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
Months 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
The 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
Paul 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
A 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.
Astroworld: Countdown to Tragedy โ Preventing another festival disaster
โSo 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,โ said Mark Lentini, a now-retired Houston police officer who says the festival ended his career.โLong before the disaster struck any crowd expert or person involved in crowds responsible for crowds knew there were storm clouds over that festival,โ 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. Abbottโs Task Force on Concert Safety report
Days after the governorโs 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.
Travis Scott accused of violating Astroworld suits gag order
Attorneys for some of those killed and injured during last yearโs 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
Attorneys for some of those killed and injured during last yearโs 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
During a court hearing on lawsuits filed after last yearโs 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.
HPD, FBI set up website for public to upload pics, videos from Astroworld Festival tragedy
The 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.
Ezra Blount, 9-year-old victim of Astroworld Festival tragedy, laid to rest Tuesday
Ezra 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 fiancรฉe at Astroworld Festival
A 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 fiancรฉe during the crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival.
No evidence security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld Festival, Houston police chief says
During a news conference Wednesday, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there was no evidence a security guard was โprickedโ in the neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld festival Friday, despite previous reports to police.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Red flags to look for when hiring attorney after Astroworld tragedy
Dozens 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.
18-year-old Astroworld concertgoer caught on video trying to stop show after getting caught in crowd surge
At 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.
Crowd surge wasn't mentioned in Astroworld operational plan
A 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 worldโs major crowd disasters
Fans 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. Hereโs a look at some of the major crowd disasters in recent decades:
A former Astroworld employee reminisces about the most coveted summer job in Houston
A job at AstroWorld was the hottest thing a teenager could do in Houston in the โ80s. 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
HOUSTON โ 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 Houstonโs NRG park since 2018 took to Twitter to announce the event will make a return in 2021. โSee you next year at AstroWorld Fest 2021...canโt wait to turn the (expletive) up! Stay Safe!โ the Twitter post read, captioned โTHE PARTY NEVER ENDS.โThis yearโs 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.
Houstonโs own Travis Scott joins PlayStation as strategic creative partner
โWe heard Travis is a huge PlayStation fan, so we started a conversation with him that led to this unique partnership,โ PlayStation said in a release. Watch his new video here and read a message from Travis: https://t.co/nIAclbCcEa pic.twitter.com/3Nt797P6b0 โ PlayStation (@PlayStation) October 23, 2020Scott, a chart-topping artist, has made headlines recently for his recent business collaboration. The chain offered Scottโs favorite meal called โCactus Jack.โ The products even sold out at some stores. Here is the full statement released by Playstation:Today, weโre 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 90โs duo Kid โn Play celebrating 30th anniversary of โHouse Partyโ
HOUSTON โ If you grew up in the 90โฒs, 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: โHOUSE PARTY!โThe โHouse Partyโ movie franchise released its first film in March of 1990, and it starred Christopher โKidโ Reid and Christopher โPlayโ 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 โKidโ Reid to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film.