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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga's free concert boosts Rio's economy
Lady Gaga gave a free concert in front of two million fans who had poured onto Copacabana beach for the biggest show of her career. 'Tonight, we're making history... thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that the show should inject at least $106 million (£80 million) into Rio's economy. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been caught up in Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop singer for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career had sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, over double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show at around 22:10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary. Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her hits, including Poker Face and Alejandro, switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag. Some fans, many of them young, arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. 'Today is the best day of my life,' said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. 'It's surreal to be here.' Madonna also turned Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season, filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Lady Gaga's free concert boosts Rio's economy
Lady Gaga gave a free concert in front of two million fans who had poured onto Copacabana beach for the biggest show of her career. 'Tonight, we're making history... thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that the show should inject at least $106 million (£80 million) into Rio's economy. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been caught up in Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop singer for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career had sold out. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, over double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show at around 22:10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary. Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her hits, including Poker Face and Alejandro, switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag. Some fans, many of them young, arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot, armed with snacks and drinks. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a panoramic view. 'Today is the best day of my life,' said Manoela Dobes, a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019. 'It's surreal to be here.' Madonna also turned Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season, filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month.
Yomiuri Shimbun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Lady Gaga to Rock Copacabana Beach with a Free Concert for More than 1 Million Fans
AP Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show will be the biggest of the pop star's career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the Mother Monster for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song 'LoveGame' and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. And 'Little Monsters,' as her fans are known, sang and danced in front of Copacabana Palace where the pop star is staying, in the hope of catching a glimpse of her. Hours before the show was due to start, the beach and seafront were packed with eager fans, many of whom had arrived at the crack of dawn armed with snacks and drinks to secure a good spot. They spent the day under a blazing sun, while others perched in trees, determined to get a better view. 'It's a dream come true,' said Ana Lara Folador, a 23-year-old who was with her sister. Lady Gaga 'really shaped a part of my personality, as a person and an artist.' . Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people are expected to attend and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 million) into Rio's economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. 'I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,' said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents 'total freedom of expression — being who one wants without shame.' Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. local time. Sixteen sound towers have been spread along the beach to ensure the hits resonate across the vast space. Rio state's security plan include the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history.
Asharq Al-Awsat
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Lady Gaga to Rock Copacabana Beach with a Free Concert for More than 1 Million Fans
Lady Gaga will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show will be the biggest of the pop star's career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the Mother Monster for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song 'LoveGame' and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. And 'Little Monsters,' as her fans are known, sang and danced in front of Copacabana Palace where the pop star is staying, in the hope of catching a glimpse of her. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people are expected to attend and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 million) into Rio's economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. 'I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,' said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents 'total freedom of expression - being who one wants without shame.' Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. local time. Sixteen sound towers have been spread along the beach to ensure the hits resonate across the vast space. Rio state's security plan includes the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history.
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
Lady Gaga to rock Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 1 million fans
RIO DE JANEIRO -- RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lady Gaga will give a free concert on Copacabana Beach Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show will be the biggest of the pop star's career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year. The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years' Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John's Day celebrations in June. 'It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars, restaurants, and retail, generating jobs and income for the population,' said Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, in a statement released by Rio City Hall's tourism department last month. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday. The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the Mother Monster for her first show in the country since 2012. Rio's metro employees danced to Lady Gaga's 2008 hit song 'LoveGame' and gave instructions for Saturday in a video. A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out. And 'Little Monsters,' as her fans are known, sang and danced in front of Copacabana Palace where the pop star is staying, in the hope of catching a glimpse of her. Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people are expected to attend and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 million) into Rio's economy, nearly 30% more than Madonna's show. While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Ingrid Serrano, a 30-year-old engineer, made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show. 'I've been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,' said Serrano, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga's outlandish costumes over the years. For her, the mega-star represents 'total freedom of expression - being who one wants without shame.' Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45 p.m. local time. Sixteen sound towers have been spread along the beach to ensure the hits resonate across the vast space. Rio state's security plan include the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Rio officials have a history of organizing huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history.
