Two weeks after Taylor Swift was forced to cancel a run of shows at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium after officials uncovered a planned terror plot, Coldplay‘s Chris Martin paid tribute to the singer by covering one of her most beloved songs during his band’s gig at the venue on Wednesday night (August 21).

Taking to the Music of the Spheres satellite stage on the floor of the 65,000-capacity stadium with opening act Maggie Rogers, Martin said, “If this is not good, please, please don’t put it on YouTube because I don’t want to get in trouble with Taylor.” He then asked the crowd to help him by singing along to an acoustic version of Swift’s “wonderful” 2008 Fearless classic “Love Story.”

“We sing this song with so much love for Taylor, with so much love for Swifties,” Martin said after finding two “genuine Swifties” to join him on stage to help with the tribute. “And we sing this song with love for young people who are brainwashed into doing stupid s–t and we send them our love too.”

Strumming an acoustic guitar, Martin sang the swoony Romeo & Juliet-inspired lyrics as the stadium crowd provided vocal support, with Rogers joining him on the second verse before taking over the dreamy chorus. She even briefly handed her mic over to the pair of excited fans for a bit of vocal assistance during the special moment that came on the same day that Swift addressed the “devastating” terror threat for the first time in a statement.

“The reason for the cancellations filled me with a new sense of fear, and a tremendous amount of guilt because so many people had planned on coming to those shows,” Swift said of the foiled plot targeting the shows that were booked to take place on August 8-10. According to authorities, the main teenage plotter reportedly admitted that he’d planned to attack Swifties with knives and explosives outside the venue to inflict maximum casualties.

“But I was also so grateful to the authorities because thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives,” Swift added. “I was heartened by the love and unity I saw in the fans who banded together. I decided that all of my energy had to go toward helping to protect the nearly half a million people I had coming to see the shows in London. My team and I worked hand in hand with stadium staff and British authorities every day in pursuit of that goal, and I want to thank them for everything they did for us.”

According to a fan video, Martin acknowledged the reason he chose to cover the song in the introduction, noting, “We haven’t mentioned that Vienna was in the news all over the world for all the wrong reasons. But what reached us was the beauty and the togetherness, and kindness of all of Taylor Swift’s fans. So we felt — of course Taylor is in America, she’s not here — but we’re here, so we have to do the best we can do. So, I don’t want to let you think that we don’t care about Swifties in our band.”

Swift wrapped up her five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, bringing and end to the European leg of her Eras Tour. Officials in Vienna said they’ve arrested three suspects in the case, the main 19-year-old suspect, who was reportedly radicalized online and had pledged fealty to the Islamic State, as well as an 18-year-old man who had also pledged allegiance to the terror group ISIS and a 17-year-old young man who was reportedly hired by a company providing services to the venue for the shows just a week prior.

Rogers shared a clip of the cover on her Instagram, writing, “From Vienna with love [three heart emoji] @coldplay @taylorswift.”

See a bit of the “Love Story” cover below.

Fitness icon Richard Simmons, who passed away on July 13 at the age of 76, died from complications due to recent falls, with heart disease as a contributing factor, according to his brother, Lenny Simmons.

The cause of death was confirmed by the LA Coroner’s office in a call to Lenny on Aug. 21, as detailed in a statement released to People by the Simmons family spokesperson, Tom Estey.

“This morning, Richard Simmons’ brother Lenny received a call from the LA Coroner’s office. The Coroner informed Lenny that Richard’s death was accidental due to complications from recent falls and heart disease as a contributing factor. The toxicology report was negative other than medication Richard had been prescribed. The Family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this time of great loss,” Estey said.

Simmons was found unresponsive at his Hollywood Hills home by his longtime housekeeper, just one day after celebrating his 76th birthday. Although there was no initial suspicion of foul play, the cause of death was deferred pending additional tests, which have now confirmed the circumstances.

Known for his flamboyant personality and relentless positivity, Simmons built a multi-faceted fitness empire that included 12 books, 10 CDs, and 22 DVDs.

Among his most famous works was his 1982 platinum album Reach, which spent 40 weeks on the Billboard 200. The album featured motivational songs like “What Are You Waiting For?,” “You Can Do It,” and “Wake Up.”

Reach was part of the early ’80s fitness craze, debuting on the Billboard 200 in the week ending June 5, 1982, just one week after Jane Fonda’s Workout Record debuted. Simmons’ colorful and energetic approach to fitness, combined with the era’s enthusiasm for getting fit, made him a beloved pop culture figure.

Simmons’ television career further solidified his place in the spotlight. He hosted The Richard Simmons Show from 1980 to 1984, which focused on personal health, fitness, and healthy cooking.

He also made frequent guest appearances on popular programs like Late Night with David Letterman and General Hospital.

The pop culture icon always seemed to be in on the joke, whether it was during his guest spots or in interviews, famously saying in a 2012 Men’s Health interview, “When the king gets depressed, he doesn’t call for his wife or the cook. He turns to the little man with the pointed hat and says to the court jester, ‘make me laugh.’ And I am that court jester.”

Simmons’ fitness journey began after he moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s, where he opened an exercise studio called the Anatomy Asylum, later renamed Slimmons. His dedication to health helped him lose over 100 pounds, a feat he proudly maintained for over four decades.

His influence extended beyond fitness as he produced more than 50 workout videos, including the iconic Sweatin’ to the Oldies series, which sold over 22 million copies.

In recent years, Simmons retreated from public life, sparking rumors and concern from his fans.

Despite his absence, he remained active on social media, sharing messages of positivity. Earlier this year, he was portrayed by actor Pauly Shore in a short film called The Court Jester, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. However, Simmons made it clear he had not authorized the film, writing in a post, “I have never given my permission for this movie. So don’t believe everything you read.”

Reflecting on his brother’s legacy, Lenny Simmons told People, “I don’t want people to be sad about my brother. I want them to remember him for the genuine joy and love he brought to people’s lives.”

UPDATE (Aug. 21 @ 9:53 p.m. ET): The Donald Trump campaign video featuring Beyoncé’s “Freedom” has been deleted from Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung’s X account.

ORIGINAL STORY (Aug. 21 @ 7:55 p.m. ET): Beyoncé‘s record label and music publisher have sent a cease-and-desist to Donald Trump‘s presidential campaign over its use of the megastar’s song “Freedom” in a social media video, Billboard has confirmed. The news was first reported by Rolling Stone.

In the offending clip, which was posted to Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung‘s X account, “Freedom” plays over footage of the Republican presidential candidate stepping off a plane. The video arrived long after the song had become the official theme song for the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, with Vice President Harris playing the song at her first presidential campaign rally earlier this summer after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her candidacy. The Harris-Walz campaign’s use of the track, including in multiple campaign ads and at the Democratic National Convention, has been done with Beyoncé’s permission.

As of this writing, the Trump video using “Freedom” remains on Cheung’s X account.

This is far from the first time Trump has run afoul of an artist for using their song at campaign events and elsewhere without permission. On Aug. 11, lawyers for the Isaac Hayes estate filed a notice of copyright infringement and threatened further legal action against the Trump campaign over its use of Hayes’ “Hold On, I’m Coming” at multiple Trump rallies without authorization between 2022 and 2024. Other artists who have objected to Trump’s use of their songs over the years include The Rolling Stones, Rihanna, Adele and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler.

The Democratic National Convention continued on Wednesday night (Aug. 21) at Chicago’s United Center for the evening’s “A Fight for Our Freedoms” theme, and more music stars performed onstage to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential nomination.

Maren Morris delivered her protest song, “Better Than We Found It.” She sang to the crowd: “When lines of tomorrow are drawn/ Can I live with the side that I chose to be on?/ Will we sit on our hands, do nothing about it?/ Or will we leave this world better than we found it?”

Stevie Wonder followed with some powerful remarks for the audience, before performing “Higher Ground,” off his 1973 album, Innervisions, his first of three consecutive albums to win the Grammy for album of the year. “This is a moment to tell your children where you were and what you did,” he declared. “When we stand between history’s pain and tomorrows promises we must choose courage complacency.”

Harris’ selection for Vice President, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, is scheduled to speak on Wednesday night (Aug. 21), accepting the vice presidential nomination. Additionally, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former President Bill Clinton are all additionally set to make remarks.

Harris took over the presidential campaign from President Biden, who spoke on the opening night of the DNC. On Thursday night, when P!nk is scheduled to perform, the attorney-turned-politician will accept the presidential nomination.

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There’s a new Dyson Aiwrap coming soon, and it’s the brand’s most futuristic hair tool yet. The Dyson Airwrap i.d. is a multi-styler and dryer with one-touch curling and styling capabilities that you can control through the Dyson app.

According to a press release, Dyson Airwrap i.d. uses Bluetooth technology to offer a “more personalized styling experience.” The device has a “personalized curling sequence” that allows you to style your hair with the touch of a button. With help from the Dyson app, Airwrap i.d. “automates the curling process based on user profile data such as hair type, length, and skill level.” It wraps, styles and curls your hair while “maintaining heat and airflow,” per Dyson.

The Airwrap i.d. will be released on Aug. 26 and retails for $599.99. The hair tool will be available in two options: Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler for Curly to Coily Hair T3-4 and Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-styler for Straight to Wavy Hair T1-2.

The Airwrap ID will be available in multiple colors including Ceramic Patina and Topaz, Vinca Blue and Topaz, and a limited-edition Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink for the 2024 gifting season.

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In other Dyson news, the company debuted a line of hair styling products last week. The Chitosan collection consists of Pre-Styling Hair Cream ($59.99) and Post-Styling Hair Serum ($59.99) designed to fight humidity and frizz to help your hairstyles last longer. The line takes its name from chitosan, “a complex macromolecule derived from oyster mushrooms” and the star ingredient in the product lineup.  

Dyson’s Chitosan collection is available at Sephora and Dyson.com.