Beyoncé lights up Paris again on Night 2: New dazzling looks, more special guests
The Grammy-winning singer kicked off her June 21 show at Stade de France in Paris around 8:36 p.m local time. The show marked the second show at the stadium on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. She is set to hit the stage for the third and final time June 22.
'Y'all are absolutely stunning. Thank you guys for having us tonight. Thank y'all for being here tonight," Beyoncé said as she opened the show. "I'm so thankful for your loyalty for almost 30 years."
Beyoncé first launched her tour in Paris on Juneteenth, when fans planned a powerful display at her concert to commemorate the holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
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The night was made especially special when Beyoncé brought out Miley Cryus and the two women sang their beloved duet "II Most Wanted." Dressed in all gold, the Grammy-winning singers held hands and the crowd went wild as Cryus approached the stage.
Christian Louboutin spotted at Cowboy Carter Tour! 🤠 pic.twitter.com/NotspxCnyX
Saturday's show proved to be another groundbreaking spectacle filled with new fashion looks and a few changes. And special attendees such as French designer Christian Louboutin were there to witness it.
Beyoncé's stunning new opening outfit in Paris night 2. pic.twitter.com/AAjRnOj91t
Beyoncé first debuted a new look during the opening number of the show, donning a white ensemble and a matching cowboy hat.
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And the new fashion looks continued throughout the entire night.
THIS LOOK IS JUST STUNNING😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VoyjqRGlbT
One fan wrote "New outfit for 'Alligator Tears,' 'Just for Fun,' 'Protector,' and 'Flamenco' — Beyoncé looks incredible!"
ANOTHER NEW LOOK JESUS😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/R2RxKq2J6R
And fans noted her outfits weren't the only change. During the show, Beyoncé debuted another special guest: The Mayyas, an alternative dance crew founded by Nadim Cherfan. They performed behind her during 'Protector,' stepping in for her usual dancers.
'We have a special guest tonight. Please give it up for The Mayyas,' Beyoncé told the crowd, and she made sure to shout them out again before the show ended.
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Cherfan and the Mayyas have collaborated with Beyoncé before, and many fans were thrilled to see them on stage once again.
As fans know, Beyoncé first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
"I love you so much Paris. Thank y'all so much," she said toward the end of the concert. "Thank you so much for your energy."
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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