Current:Home > MarketsCharlie Puth Blasts "Trend" of Throwing Objects at Performers After Kelsea Ballerini's Onstage Incident -InvestTomorrow
Charlie Puth Blasts "Trend" of Throwing Objects at Performers After Kelsea Ballerini's Onstage Incident
View
Date:2025-04-18 01:34:37
Charlie Puth would not like to see another singer be pelted with an object again.
The "One Call Away" musician spoke out in defense of his fellow entertainers on June 29, a day after Kelsea Ballerini was struck in the face by a bracelet tossed from the crowd at her recent show in Boise, Idaho.
"This trend of throwing things at performers while they are on stage must come to an end," he tweeted, before noting how Bebe Rexha and Ava Max also recently suffered injuries at their concerts. "It's so disrespectful and very dangerous. Please just enjoy the music I beg of you."
Indeed, there's been a wide range of items thrown at artists performing onstage in recent days. For example, Pink was left absolutely stunned when a concertgoer at June 25's British Summer Time Festival threw a bag of ashes in her direction.
In a now-viral TikTok video of the moment, the "Just Like a Pill" singer—who was not hit in the incident—was picked up the bag and asked, "This is your mom?"
She added, before putting the satchel on the edge of the stage, "I don't know how to feel about this."
Since being hit at her June 28 concert, Kelsea also spoke out and addressed the importance of having a safe space during her performance.
"Someone threw a bracelet, it hit me in the eyes," she wrote on Instagram Stories June 29, "and it more so just scared me than hurt me."
While the country music star assured fans she was "fine" following the incident, she noted, "We all have triggers and layers of fears way deeper than what is shown, and that's why I walked offstage to calm down and make sure myself, band and crew, and the crowd all felt safe to continue."
"That's all I ever want," Kelsea continued, "is for shows to feel like a safe place for us all."
The Rolling Out the Welcome Mat musician also called out criticism against her for voicing her concerns. Sharing a screenshot of an online comment calling her "soft" for speaking out, Kelsea wrote, "a sad, scary world we live in."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (3)
Related
- Retirement planning: 3 crucial moves everyone should make before 2025
- Brands Our Editors Are Thankful For in 2024
- How Leonardo DiCaprio Celebrated His 50th Birthday
- Cavaliers' Darius Garland rediscovers joy for basketball under new coach
- Angelina Jolie nearly fainted making Maria Callas movie: 'My body wasn’t strong enough'
- Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
- How many dog breeds are there? A guide to groups recognized in the US
- Here's what 3 toys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year
- Highlights from Trump’s interview with Time magazine
- Man accused of killing American tourist in Budapest, putting her body in suitcase: Police
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
- Why was Jalen Ramsey traded? Dolphins CB facing former team on 'Monday Night Football'
- How Leonardo DiCaprio Celebrated His 50th Birthday
- Father sought in Amber Alert killed by officer, daughter unharmed after police chase in Ohio
- Google unveils a quantum chip. Could it help unlock the universe's deepest secrets?
- The ancient practice of tai chi is more popular than ever. Why?
- Army veteran reunites with his K9 companion, who served with him in Afghanistan
- Father sought in Amber Alert killed by officer, daughter unharmed after police chase in Ohio
Recommendation
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
Early Week 11 fantasy football rankings: 30 risers and fallers
NFL Week 10 winners, losers: Cowboys' season can no longer be saved
2025 Medicare Part B premium increase outpaces both Social Security COLA and inflation
Meet the volunteers risking their lives to deliver Christmas gifts to children in Haiti
Wind-whipped wildfire near Reno prompts evacuations but rain begins falling as crews arrive
Tennis Channel suspends reporter after comments on Barbora Krejcikova's appearance
Early Week 11 fantasy football rankings: 30 risers and fallers