Some anxiety permeated the area, as the LAPD braced for a possible repeat of Wednesday nights' riot. The police were on high alert and had helicopters observing the scene.
At the premiere of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," which was just across the street, actor Tom Felton joked to NBC LA, "I was worried that a thousand people in ape costumes were going to raid our premiere tonight." Despite the worries, the concert and premiere went smoothly.
The area usually accommodates about 1,000 people, but show producers were allowed to remove chain-link fences at either end of the parking lot to accommodate additional fans.
The street behind the theater, Hawthorn Avenue, will be closed between Orange Drive and Highland Avenue for much of the day, according to police.
Fans were already gathering Thursday morning. Her fans, who call themselves "Little Monsters," were discussing the concert on social media. Kimmel was also promoting the event, offering 10 pairs of tickets to those who "tweet something weird." Kimmel has held similar events, including one with Coldplay in 2008.
Dozens of Los Angeles Police will staff lines of officers across each end of the small road that runs behind the famous El Capitan Theatre.
"We are asking people without tickets to stay away from the event," said LAPD Cmdr Andy Smith. "We will have plenty of officers on hand to deal with anyone who acts in an unsafe or unlawful manner."
Lady Gaga also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live as a guest, where she spoke with the host about fashion, traditional Italian cooking, and driving in Los Angeles. Watch her recount her one and only driving experience below.
In the wake of Wednesday evening's near-riot at the premiere of the Electric Daisy film, Los Angeles police and fire officials are bracing for another huge crowd Thursday afternoon when Lady Gaga performs at an outdoor concert in Hollywood.
Lady Gaga is set to appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Thursday afternoon at his studio at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Some 2,000 fans have been permitted to attend the exclusive mini concert that will occur behind the theater, said Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Bowman.
The area usually accommodates about 1,000 people, but show producers were allowed to remove chain-link fences at either end of the parking lot to accommodate additional fans.
The street behind the theater, Hawthorn Avenue, will be closed between Orange Drive and Highland Avenue for much of the day, according to police.
Fans were already gathering Thursday morning. Her fans, who call themselves "Little Monsters," were discussing the concert on social media. Kimmel was also promoting the event, offering 10 pairs of tickets to those who "tweet something weird." Kimmel has held similar events, including one with Coldplay in 2008.
Dozens of Los Angeles Police will staff lines of officers across each end of the small road that runs behind the famous El Capitan Theatre.
"We are asking people without tickets to stay away from the event," said LAPD Cmdr Andy Smith. "We will have plenty of officers on hand to deal with anyone who acts in an unsafe or unlawful manner."
No comments:
Post a Comment