Ava Max Gets Scratched By Fan While Performing ‘The Motto’
It seems as though musicians aren’t safe while performing anymore. Following Bebe Rexha’s recent assault by a fan throwing a phone at her face, another pop star has been attacked….
Ava Max performs onstage during the Human Rights Campaign Dinner at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE on March 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Human Rights CampaignIt seems as though musicians aren't safe while performing anymore. Following Bebe Rexha's recent assault by a fan throwing a phone at her face, another pop star has been attacked. While performing her hit "The Motto" in Los Angeles last night (June 20), singer-songwriter Ava Max was slapped by a male fan. In a video circulating social media, Ava is seen turning when a concertgoer slaps her head back and is escorted off the stage by security.
Taking to Twitter to address the attack, Ava, full name Amanda Ava Koci, wrote: "He slapped me so hard that he scratched the inside of my eye. He’s never coming to a show again [angry face emojis]. thank you to the fans for being spectacular tonight in LA though!! [heart]." According to gossip website TMZ, the man who slapped Max was not arrested and didn't intend to harm Ava but simply wanted to "hold her."
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Scooter Braun, who manages Ava, shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of the "Sweet But Psycho" musician holding a cold bottle to her face where she was scratched. One of the show's attendees wrote about the moment on Twitter following the performance. "The guy rushed on stage at the end right when the last song ended," said the fan. "The security guard tackled him and literally THREW him down the stairs. Wild!!! It happened so fast." In a photo of the two backstage, the fan notes, "You can see here she couldn’t even open her eyes but she STILL did."
The Attacker Responds
The man who scratched the musician took to Twitter to apologize and confess today. "To Amanda Koci I am so sorry‼️& the Koci Family That wasn't what I intended at all! No sorry can make up for it. It was dumb. Any info I will openly give. I accept the consequences. Apologies to @AvaMax, The Koci Family, & Management." Responding to his tweet, one person said, "Apologies aren't enough Dev." He replied, "They aren't I know.. how can it? I messed up. Wasn't my intention. I didn't mean to get close to bonk her face. I feel horrible. They have my info and I will face the consequences."
These Celebrities Have A June Birthday
People born in June are either a Gemini (May 21 – June 20) or a Cancer (June 21 – July 22). Geminis are an air sign symbolized by the celestial twins. Geminis’ traits are known to be social, talkative, and whimsical, but they can also be indecisive or nosy. Gemini is constantly juggling a variety of passions, hobbies, and careers. June Geminis tend to be intellectually curious and very much friendship and partnership-oriented.
June 21 marks the beginning of Cancer season, the crab. This water sign is ruled by the moon, so this sign is known to have emotional, maternal and nurturing traits. June Cancers tend to be the caregivers of the people in their life. Compassionate with a goofy sense of humor, you can rely on Cancers.
Some of the most legendary actors and figures were born in the month of June. Take a look below at which of our favorite stars celebrate a June birthday:
Morgan Freeman
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe actor and narrator, whose professional career began in the '70s, celebrates his birthday on June 1.
Heidi Klum
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty ImagesThe German-American supermodel and television host also celebrates her birthday June 1.
Alanis Morissette
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMTYou oughta know the Canadian-American singer celebrates her birthday on June 1 also.
Marilyn Monroe
Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe actress, model, and singer was born on June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles. She died at the age of 36 on August 4, 1962.
Amy Schumer
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Writers Guild of America EastThe comedian, actress, and producer was also born on June 1, in the Upper East Side of NYC.
Tom Holland
Carlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesThe 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' actor was born on June 1, 1996 in the U.K.
Justin Long
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for IMDbThe 'Barbarian' star celebrates his birthday on June 2. He was born in Fairfield, CT.
Angelina Jolie
Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for RFFThe actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian was born on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles.
Russell Brand
Jeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe flamboyant comedian and actor celebrates his birthday on June 4 as well.
Mark Wahlberg
Gabe Ginsberg/Getty ImagesThe Boston native celebrates his birthday on June 5.
Nick Kroll
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesThis 'Big Mouth' celebrates his birthday on June 5.
Paul Giamatti
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesDon't believe this 'Big Fat Liar' if he tells you his birthday is anything but June 6, 1967.
Liam Neeson
Kate Green/Getty ImagesThe Irish 'Taken' star celebrates his birthday on June 7.
Bill Hader
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesThe 'Barry' star was born on June 7, 1978 in Tulsa, OK.
Michael Cera
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Tony Awards ProductionsThe awkward, comedic Canadian actor celebrates his birthday on June 7 as well.
Iggy Azalea
Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty ImagesThe 'Fancy' Aussie celebrates her birthday on June 7, too.
Prince
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesPrince Rogers Nelson, or Prince to all of us, is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicians of his generation. He was born on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, MN. He died at 57 years old.
Joan Rivers
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesThe iconic hilarious yet rude television host was born on June 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. She passed away in 2014 at 81 years old.
Johnny Depp
Guillaume Horcajuelo/Pool/Getty ImagesThe musician and award-winning actor was born on June 9, 1963 in Kentucky.
Natalie Portman
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesThis 'Black Swan' also celebrates her birthday on June 9.
Michael J. Fox
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThe retired actor was born on June 9, 1961 in Canada. He retired due to his struggles with Parkinson's disease.
Elizabeth Hurley
Noam Galai/Getty Images for BCRFThe English actress and model celebrates her birthday on June 10.
Judy Garland
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesThe actress, who is widely known for her role as Dorothy in 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz,' was born on June 10, 1922.
Peter Dinklage
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesThe 'Game of Thrones' alum was born on June 11, 1969 in NJ.
Shia LaBeouf
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for HFAThis 'Honey Boy' celebrates his birthday on June 11, 1986.
Gene Wilder
Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesBest known for his roles as Willy Wonka and Dr. Frankenstein, the actor was born on June 11, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. He died in 2016 at the age of 83 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Dave Franco
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe '21 Jump Street' Actor celebrates his birthday on June 12.
Chris Evans
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesThe Boston native celebrates his birthday on June 13.
Tim Allen
Momodu Mansaray/Getty ImagesThe award-winning actor was born on June 13, 1953 in Denver, Colorado.
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe actresses-turned fashion designers celebrate their birthday on June 13.
Kat Dennings
Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesThe 'WandaVision' actress was born on June 13, 1986 in Pennsylvania.
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl LagerfeldThe Australian 'Power of the Dog' star celebrates his birthday on June 13 as well.
Neil Patrick Harris
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesNPH celebrates his birthday on June 15.
Courteney Cox
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesThe 'Friends' alum was born on June 15, 1964 in Birmingham, AL.
Zoe Saldana
Kristy Sparow/Getty Images For DisneyThe 'Guardians of the Galaxy' alum celebrates her birthday on June 19.
Paula Abdul
JC Olivera/Getty ImagesThis "Straight Up" singer was born on June 19, 1962 in California.
Paul Dano
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesThe 'There Will Be Blood' actor was born on June 19, 1984 in NYC.
Nicole Kidman
David Livingston/Getty ImagesThe Australian-American actress was born on June 20, 1967 in Honolulu, HI.
Chris Pratt
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for DisneyStar-Lord celebrates his birthday on June 21.
Juliette Lewis
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesThe 'Yellowjackets' star celebrates her birthday on June 21, the first day of Summer.
Cyndi Lauper
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyThe singer just wants to have fun on her birthday, which she celebrates on June 22.
Frances McDormand
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe talented, indie actress was born on June June 23, 1957 in Illinois.
Selma Blair
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesThe actress and author celebrates her birthday on June 23.
Mindy Kaling
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesThe actress, producer, and screenwriter was born on June 24, 1979 in Massachusetts.
Anthony Bourdain
Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TurnerThe beloved chef and author was born on June 25, 1956 in NYC. He tragically died in 2018 due to suicide.
Ariana Grande
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe powerhouse singer celebrates her birthday on June 26.
Aubrey Plaza
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIMEThe 'White Lotus' star was also born on June 26.
Tobey Maguire
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount PicturesOur spidey senses tell us that the actor celebrates his birthday on June 27.
John Cusack
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty ImagesThe '2012' actor and producer was born on June 28, 1966 in Illinois.
Kathy Bates
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe award-winning actress, who is regarded as one of the most iconic "Scream Queens," celebrates her birthday on June 28.
Nicole Scherzinger
Ian West - Pool / Getty ImagesThe Pussycat Doll-turned-television personality celebrates her birthday on June 29.
