In light of recent events, “I’m really nervous about the shows that I have coming up that are L.G.B.T. “Everyone who follows me on social media knows when I’m traveling,” Ms. Alvord said. Ms. Alvord started her YouTube channel at the age of 15. “And two: ‘Is following your dreams worth it if it means risking your life?’” She added of Ms. Grimmie: “We share a lot of the same fans. Not long ago, Ms. Alvord, 23, said, a male fan traveled to Los Angeles from Germany to see her perform, approaching her onstage with a teddy bear and trying to kiss her.

Source: New York Times June 15, 2016 19:03 UTC