Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Riley Green Hit by Phone at Concert, Jokes About It

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Country star Riley Green takes a phone to the head during a Melbourne concert, requiring stitches. He handles the situation with humor, sharing photos and promoting fan safety. This incident highlights a recurring issue in the music industry, with artists like Bebe Rexha, Taylor Swift, and Adele also experiencing similar incidents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a4de01d2007c1ea

On this March 16th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. Country singer Riley Green took a cell phone to the head during his concert in Melbourne, Australia. The 37-year-old performer needed five stitches in his ear after a fan through the phone on stage at Margaret Corderina. Right in the middle of his set, Green paused the show, asked for the house lights, and had security escort the fan out. Blood was trickling down his neck, but crew members jumped in to help clean him up. Green showed his tough side by joking with the crowd about how strong he was. Later, he posted pictures on Instagram of the stitched wound and backstage treatment set to a classic Merle Haggard tune.

In a follow-up story, he shared a photo of a phone tether that clips to a belt loop, saying he would pass them out at the door for his next gig. This kind of fan behavior has hurt other artists too. Baby Rexa got stitches from a phone in New York City back in 2023, and stars like Taylor Swift and Adele have called it out, asking, crowds to stop throwing stuff on stage. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. A Pillow that Plays Your Sound Quietly, Comfortably, Effortlessly. Built for Nighttime Listening, S-O-L-I, Solipillow.com