Lorde’s surprise NYC appearance shut down by police as fans flood square

Police shut down Lorde’s surprise appearance at Washington Square Park due to large crowds. Lorde announced the event on Instagram, but fans were told to disperse before she arrived. Her new single “What Was That” is set to be released soon, sparking fan excitement.

New York City police have shut down a surprise appearance by Kiwi singer Lorde at a popular square after fans arrived in droves trying to catch a glimpse of her. Lorde - born Ella Yelich O’Connor - posted on her Instagram and her Whatsapp groupchat for her fans telling them too meet her “in the park at 7pm” along with a photo of Washington Square Park. Fans started flooding the park an hour before her appearance with many sharing photos online of eager fans scaling trees to catch a glimpse of the Royals hitmaker.



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