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Boston Globe
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans
Concert organizers said 2.1 million people attended the show. Lady Gaga performed her classic hits, including 'Poker Face' and 'Alejandro,' switching between an array of dresses including one with the colors 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.' Advertisement 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 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. Advertisement Rio's City Hall said in a recent report that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (some $106 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 alive with Gaga-mania since, as it geared up to welcome the pop star 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. 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, 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, 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.' 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. Advertisement To ensure fans could hear the songs, sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach. Rio state's security plan included the presence of 3,300 military and 1,500 police officers, and 400 military firefighters. Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017, when the artist canceled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues. Ricardo Filho, who has been a fan since childhood, said it was worth the wait. 'She's the best artist in the world,' the 25-year-old said, as chants of 'Gaga, I love you' in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him.
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.
Gulf Today
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Lady Gaga-mania grips over 1 million fans amid free Rio concert
US singer Lady Gaga was scheduled to give a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organised by Rio de Janeiro's City Hall. The show is 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. Lady Gaga's more than 2-hour performance is scheduled to start at 9:45pm 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. Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert in Rio de Janeiro. AP 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 takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro. AP 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. Fans of Lady Gaga wait hours before the beginning of her mega-concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. AFP 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. Brazil's airlines record nearly full flights: While the vast majority of attendees will be from Rio, the event is expected to attract Brazilians from across the country and international visitors. Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of the free Lady Gaga concert. A Brazilian fan of Lady Gaga, Matheus Silvestroni, displays his Lady Gaga memorabilia and discs at his home in Sao Paulo. Reuters The country's largest carriers – the local unit of Chile's LATAM Airlines, Gol and Azul – all reported on Friday that they have been operating more flights that are close to full. LATAM said in a statement that between Wednesday and Monday it had increased the frequency of its flights to Rio's two main airports, Galeao and Santos Dumont, by 25% compared to the previous week, while offering 26% more seats. 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.' Rio officials have a history of organising 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. Associated Press
Toronto Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Lady Gaga to rock Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 1 million fans
Published May 03, 2025 • 2 minute read In this aerial view fans of U.S. singer Lady Gaga wait hours before the beginning of her mega-concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 3, 2025. Photo by PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP via Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. RIO DE JANEIRO — 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. 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'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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 US$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. Sunshine Girls Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA
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.
