Riley Green Hit by Thrown Phone at Melbourne Show

Country singer Riley Green was struck in the ear by a cell phone thrown from the audience during his performance at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday night, resulting in an injury that required five stitches. The incident briefly interrupted the sold-out show but did not prevent Green from completing his set.

Green was midway through his performance on the second of two nights for his Cowboy As It Gets Tour when the phone hit him near his right ear and jaw, causing blood to stream down his neck. Fan-recorded video captured the moment, showing Green setting down his guitar and walking to the front of the stage. He requested the house lights be turned on and pointed toward the individual responsible, prompting security to escort the fan out of the venue amid boos from the crowd. Crew members quickly joined him onstage, using a towel to wipe away the blood as he addressed the audience.

"Damn, am I bleeding?" Green asked, before adding with a smile, "Y'all see how tough I am?" He thanked fans for attending and resumed performing, later joking to the crowd, "You can get your phones out, and you can turn the flashlight on, but don't throw them at me." The show...