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Time Out
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Monster Marathon at Rabbit's Hole
Rabbit's Hole is turning up the glam for Mayhem Month, a Gaga-themed extravaganza happening from May 15 to 24. Expect a dazzling lineup of events including four Gaga era-themed parties, concert after-parties, karaoke nights, a Gaga-themed market, and a pool party at Mondrian Singapore Duxton. Fans can also catch performances by top impersonators like Lady Gagita and Chiang Weiii in this celebration of all things Gaga.
STV News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
'We're making history': Over 2 million fans attend free Lady Gaga concert in Rio
More than two million fans poured onto Copacabana Beach in Rio for Lady Gaga's free concert on Saturday – marking the biggest show of the singer's career. The show – which is paid for by local authorities to help boost its economy – is believed to raise almost £80 million for the Brazilian city. Organisers said about 2.1 million people were estimated to have attended. Many fans – which the star refers to as her 'Little Monsters' – had dressed up in Gaga-themed costumes, referencing major hits like Poker Face, Born This Way and Bad Romance. The singer and actor's trip to Brazil is part of a global tour to promote her new album, Mayhem. Organisers said about 2.1 million people were estimated to have attended. / Credit: AP 'Tonight, we're making history. Thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told the crowd. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, more than double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. 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. Another fan, Manoela Dobes, said it was 'surreal' to be there, describing it as the 'best day of my life'. Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. / Credit: AP Last year, Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. 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,' Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, said in a statement last month. In a recent report, Rio's City Hall said that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (around £79 million) into Rio's economy. Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
ITV News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
'We're making history': Over 2 million fans attend free Lady Gaga concert in Rio
More than 2 million fans poured onto Copacabana Beach in Rio for Lady Gaga's free concert on Saturday - marking the biggest show of the singer's career. The show - which is paid for by local authorities to help boost its economy - is believed to raise almost £80 million for the Brazilian city. Organisers said about 2.1 million people were estimated to have attended. Many fans – which the star refers to as her 'Little Monsters' – had dressed up in Gaga-themed costumes, referencing major hits like Poker Face, Born This Way and Bad Romance. The singer and actor's trip to Brazil is part of a global tour to promote her new album, Mayhem. 'Tonight, we're making history. Thank you for making history with me,' Lady Gaga told the crowd. More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show, more than double the initial forecast, according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport, Rio's City Hall said in a statement on Friday. 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. Another fan, Manoela Dobes, said it was "surreal" to be there, describing it as the "best day of my life". Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach. Last year, Madonna's show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans, while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a New Year's Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994. According to Guinness World Records, that was the biggest free rock concert in history. 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,' Osmar Lima, the city's secretary of economic development, said in a statement last month. In a recent report, Rio's City Hall said that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (around £79 million) into Rio's economy.
CNN
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
2.1 million crowd estimated at free Lady Gaga concert on Rio's Copacabana beach
A sea of people filled Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach on Saturday as pop superstar Lady Gaga played a colossal free concert in the Brazilian city, with more than a million fans expected to attend. Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities. Organizers said about 2.1 million revelers were estimated to have attended. One fan, Lucas, told CNN that he thinks the concert attracted a bigger audience than the one put on by Madonna a year ago on the world-famous seafront. 'I feel the city is more crowded this time, but I'm very excited', said the film maker. Many fans – which the star refers to as her 'Little Monsters' – had dressed up in Gaga-themed costumes, referencing major hits like 'Poker Face,' 'Born This Way' and 'Bad Romance.' Lady Gaga's trip to Brazil is part of a global tour to promote 'Mayhem,' her new album. The genre-hopping singer and actor, 39, was in Mexico City last week, where she played two concerts. The night before the Rio concert, the pop star surprised beachgoers on Copacabana by taking the stage for a rehearsal. 'I've missed you so much', she said between applause, during her first performance in Brazil since 2012. 'I know that this is not the first show here, I know this is just a rehearsal, it feels like it's the real show,' she added before breaking into 'Alejandro.' On Saturday night, while walking towards the stage, Abril, an Argentine tourist, told CNN affiliate CNN Brazil about the big moment. 'The truth is that the energy here in Copacabana is incredible,' Abril said. 'Rio is incredible and it always lends itself to parties and magical moments.'
CNN
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
2.1 million crowd estimated at free Lady Gaga concert on Rio's Copacabana beach
A sea of people filled Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach on Saturday as pop superstar Lady Gaga played a colossal free concert in the Brazilian city, with more than a million fans expected to attend. Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities. Organizers said about 2.1 million revelers were estimated to have attended. One fan, Lucas, told CNN that he thinks the concert attracted a bigger audience than the one put on by Madonna a year ago on the world-famous seafront. 'I feel the city is more crowded this time, but I'm very excited', said the film maker. Many fans – which the star refers to as her 'Little Monsters' – had dressed up in Gaga-themed costumes, referencing major hits like 'Poker Face,' 'Born This Way' and 'Bad Romance.' Lady Gaga's trip to Brazil is part of a global tour to promote 'Mayhem,' her new album. The genre-hopping singer and actor, 39, was in Mexico City last week, where she played two concerts. The night before the Rio concert, the pop star surprised beachgoers on Copacabana by taking the stage for a rehearsal. 'I've missed you so much', she said between applause, during her first performance in Brazil since 2012. 'I know that this is not the first show here, I know this is just a rehearsal, it feels like it's the real show,' she added before breaking into 'Alejandro.' On Saturday night, while walking towards the stage, Abril, an Argentine tourist, told CNN affiliate CNN Brazil about the big moment. 'The truth is that the energy here in Copacabana is incredible,' Abril said. 'Rio is incredible and it always lends itself to parties and magical moments.'
