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Security forced to intervene as pop superstar pulled into barricade while performing

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  • Pop superstar Billie Eilish was violently pulled into a barricade by a fan during a concert in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, 9 October.
  • Fan-shot videos show Eilish being spun around and yanked by the arm while interacting with the front row, before her security team intervened.
  • The Miami Police Department confirmed that the individual responsible for the incident was subsequently ejected from the Kaseya Center.
  • The event has reignited concerns over performer safety at live shows, following a series of incidents where artists like Adele, Bebe Rexha, and Ava Max were targeted by audience members.
  • Adele recently criticised fans for 'forgetting show etiquette' and throwing items on stage, joking that she would 'kill' anyone who threw something at her.
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