Organizers of a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro said the event drew more than 2 million to Copacabana Beach, making it the biggest show of the singer’s career.
Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of more than 2 million fans, who poured onto Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for the biggest show of her career.
«Tonight, we’re making history», Lady Gage told a screaming crowd. «Thank you for making history with me.»
The Mother Monster, as she is known, kicked off the show just after 10 p.m. 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 organizers said 2.1 million people attended the show, which was funded by the city of Rio in an effort to revitalize the economy. In a recent report, Rio’s City Hall said the show should bring in at least 600 million reais, or roughly $106 million.
For Gaga, the performance was also an opportunity to promote her upcoming «Mayhem Ball» tour, featuring songs from her latest record MAYHEM. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 when it was released in early March and includes new hits like «Abracadabra.»
Lady Gaga also performed a number of older classics at her free show Saturday, 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.
