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Madison Square Garden database tracked celebrities' sexuality, race and "risk" level, WIRED reports

A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level

Published July 10, 2026, 4:25 PM
Updated July 10, 2026, 4:39 PM791
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Madison Square Garden database tracked celebrities' sexuality, race and "risk" level, WIRED reports

A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.

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