2.1 million crowd estimated at free Lady Gaga concert on Rio's Copacabana beach
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.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Stars React After Ozzy Osbourne's Death at Age 76: Lady Gaga, Adam Sandler and More
Several celebrities have spoken out in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne's death at age 76 following his battle with Parkinson's disease. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,' Ozzy's family announced in a statement on Tuesday, July 22. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.' Fellow musicians and more notable celebs quickly took to social media with sweet tributes for the late Black Sabbath singer, who performed his final concert with the band just weeks before his death. Keep scrolling to read how celebrities are honoring Osbourne: Lady Gaga Gaga honored Ozzy while taking a bow to his song 'Crazy Train' while wearing his merch during the San Francisco stop of her Mayhem tour on July 22. Cyndi Lauper The singer played 'Crazy Train' during her North Carolina show on the night of July 22. 'For Ozzy,' she told the crowd. Korn 'Ozzy took us on our very first big arena tour. He and Sharon presented us with our first gold record. He taught us so much about the music industry, and we looked up to him,' the band captioned a post on X. 'We love you forever, our Prince of Darkness. Thank you for all of the unforgettable memories and for paving the way.' Foo Fighters 'Rest in peace, Ozzy. And thank you for a lifetime of inspiration,' the group wrote via X. 'Rock and Roll would not be as loud or as fun without you. You will be forever missed. Our deepest condolences to the entire Osbourne and Sabbath family.' Kelly Osbourne Thanks Fans for Dad Ozzy's Last Black Sabbath Show: 'No Idea What It Did for My Dad' Elton John 'So sad to hear the news of @ozzyosbourne passing away,' the fellow musician shared via Instagram. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly.' John concluded, 'To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.' Jason Momoa 'Love you @ozzyosbourne,' the actor shared via Instagram. 'All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful. RIP.' Ozzy Osbourne Through the Years: Black Sabbath, Solo Career, Addiction, Married Life, Reality TV and More Black Sabbath Ozzy's band — which also features members Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler — remembered the singer. 'Ozzy Forever,' the group captioned an Instagram post. In a separate post, Ward wrote, 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you're forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever.' 'I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park,' Iommi shared via Instagram. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.' Butler wrote, 'Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?' Rod Stewart 'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend,' the singer shared in an Instagram statement. 'I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner.' Adam Sandler 'Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover … Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness — Ozzy Osborne!' the actor wrote on X. 'Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP.' Joe Walsh The Eagles member shared a photo alongside Ozzy on Instagram. 'A fine gentleman, father, husband and friend with a legacy that will never be denied. But for me — above all — a gentle soul,' he captioned an image. 'Our deepest condolences to Sharon and the family. May @ozzyosbourne RIP, the Prince of Darkness!' Mike McCready 'Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape,' the Pearl Jam member shared on X. 'Then when The Blizzard of Ozz record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song 'Immortal' on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.' Gene Simmons 'Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant,' the Kiss singer added. 'Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osborne family.' Ice-T 'RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert,' the actor added. 'Sad ... In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal.' Billie Joe Armstrong 'No words,' the Green Day singer captioned an Instagram post. 'We love you Ozzy.' Ronnie Wood 'I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne,' the Rolling Stones member shared via X. 'What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham.' Inside Ozzy Osbourne's Final Concert With Black Sabbath Weeks Before His Death YungBlud 'I didn't think you would leave so soon the last time we met you were so full of life and your laugh filled up the room. But as it is written with legends, they seem to know the things that we don't,' the singer captioned an Instagram post following Ozzy's death. 'I will never forget you — you will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage. Your cross around my neck is the most precious thing I own.' He added, 'You asked me once if there was anything you could do for me and as I said then and as I will say now for all of us the music was enough. You took us on your adventure — an adventure that started it all. I am truly heartbroken. You were the greatest of all time.' Metallica The band posted a throwback photo of Ozzy via their official Facebook page, captioning the image with a broken heart emoji. Nirvana 'Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration,' the band's official X account wrote. '@BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy.' Sean Ono Lennon 'One of the greatest of all time,' the musician wrote on social media, tagging Ozzy's X account. 'R.I.P.' Nile Rodgers 'Rest In Power Ozzy,' the producer shared in an Instagram comment. Ozzy Osbourne Announced His Upcoming Memoir 'Last Rites' Less Than 2 Weeks Before His Death Billy Bush 'Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne,' he captioned a video posted via X on July 22. 'A true icon who changed music forever.' Bush said he had 'great memories' of Ozzy, recalling the time he went to the musician's home for a 'huge interview' to promote the family's reality show. 'I'll never forget that,' he continued. 'It had to be almost 20 years ago.' Flavor Flav 'Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year,' the rapper shared via X on July 22. 'Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP.'
Forbes
7 hours ago
- Forbes
Bruno Mars's Superstar Duet Ties His Star-Making First Hit Single
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's 'Die With a Smile' hits 48 weeks on the Hot 100, tying 'Just the Way You ... More Are' as Mars's third-longest-charting hit. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Bruno Mars performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor The Recording Academy) Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars are just weeks away from a major chart milestone, as in about a month, their collaboration "Die With a Smile" will reach its first anniversary on the Hot 100. That kind of longevity is relatively rare, though more and more tracks are enjoying extended stays based on how Billboard compiles the ranking these days. As the Grammy-winning duet continues to hold on, it climbs within Mars's discography and ties the track that helped launch his career more than a decade ago. Bruno Mars's Current Hit Ties His First Smash "Die With a Smile" has now spent 48 weeks on the Hot 100. With one more stay added to its cumulative total, the cut matches "Just the Way You Are" and ties as the third-longest-charting hit in Mars's catalog. 'Uptown Funk' Still Rules "Uptown Funk," which earned Mars and Mark Ronson the Record of the Year Grammy, spent 56 weeks on the list, and remains the longest-charting tune for both musicians. Mars's solo smash "That's What I Like" stepped off the Hot 100 after exactly one year. "Die With a Smile" Lives Inside the Top 10 "Die With a Smile" currently sits at No. 10 on the latest edition of the Hot 100. The track has barely budged in recent weeks, and it appears likely to continue performing well on the ranking for many more frames. At this point, it seems inevitable that Gaga and Mars will reach 52 weeks on the Hot 100, and then likely pass that landmark figure. Radio Keeps Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars Alive Radio airplay is largely responsible for the song's impressive staying power. At present, the duet is holding steady in the runner-up spot on the all-genre Radio Songs tally and remains inside the top three on both the Adult Contemporary and Adult Pop Airplay charts. This frame, "Die With a Smile" returns to the Digital Song Sales list, but nearly falls outside the top 40 on the Streaming Songs ranking. The Hot 100 is compiled using a blend of sales, streams, and airplay data to reflect what Americans are listening to. While "Die With a Smile" is no longer the sales or streaming giant it once was, its dominant performance on radio seems to be keeping it alive, and helping Gaga and Mars score one of the longest-running hits in recent memory.
CNN
9 hours ago
- CNN
CNN correspondent performs airshow maneuvers in the Goodyear blimp
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic Goodyear blimp. To mark the occasion, CNN correspondent and flight instructor Pete Muntean takes the Goodyear blimp out for a spin and attempts a few airshow maneuvers at the AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention in Wisconsin.
