Ricky Martin concert resumes after tear gas incident in Montenegro
A concert by international pop star Ricky Martin was abruptly halted Thursday night after an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage in Montenegro. The singer and his team were unharmed and the show later resumed.
The incident occurred as Martin was kicking off the European leg of his "Ricky Martin Live" tour. According to a statement from his publicist, Róndine Alcalá, the tear gas caused an immediate disruption, with audience members moving away from the area and receiving assistance. As a precaution, Martin and his entire team exited the stage while security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation.
Once authorities confirmed the situation was under control and that attendees could safely return, Martin decided to resume the performance. Alcalá noted that some members of the artist's team had advised against continuing, but Martin proceeded in order to fulfill his commitment to fans. In a social media post, the publicist stated that Ricky Martin and his team are safe and grateful for the support received.
The tour is scheduled to continue as planned with upcoming performances across Europe and additional international dates. Martin, a Grammy...