Breaking
April 29, 2025

Madonna’s Mega Copacabana Concert: Rio Beach Becomes Ultimate Dance Floor! | usagoldmines.com

Madonna transformed Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach into a massive dance floor with a free concert on Saturday night, captivating over a million fans. This performance marked the end of The Celebration Tour, her first retrospective that began in October in London. The event saw unprecedented attendance, with approximately 1.6 million people, shattering her previous record at Paris’ Parc des Sceaux in 1987.

The concert had an emotional tone, starting off with the 1998 hit Nothing Really Matters and weaving through a catalogue of hits like Like A Virgin and Hung Up. Madonna, draped in a black cape for Like A Prayer, gave a stirring tribute to those lost to AIDS during Live to Tell, accompanied by poignant imagery. The night also featured collaborations with Brazilian artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar, amplifying the local flavor of the show.

Anticipation had been building in Rio, with fans gathering outside the Copacabana Palace hotel, dancing in the streets during sound checks, and adorning the beachfront with Madonna-themed decorations. Local businesses capitalized on the event, offering Madonna-themed merchandise and cocktails.

The concert’s logistics were compared to those in place for New Year’s Eve celebrations, with heavy security ensuring the safety of attendees and performers alike. An estimated 3,200 military personnel and 1,500 civilian police officers were deployed. In addition, the local economy received a significant boost, with hotels nearing full capacity and the addition of extra flights to accommodate international fans.

Madonna’s impact on pop culture and her role as a trailblazer for many of today’s artists was a common sentiment among attendees. Her ability to reinvent herself and remain relevant over 40 years was celebrated as a testament to her enduring influence on the music industry. This concert not only marked a milestone in Madonna’s career but also in the history of live musical performances in Rio, joining the ranks of other memorable concerts held on the iconic Copacabana beach.

Source

 

Recent:

THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 3 Recap: New Revelations and Questions Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.c...

New STAR WARS: TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD Animated Series Releasing Early in FORTNITE Michael Walsh | u...

BACK TO THE FUTURE Screenwriter Says We’re Never Getting Another Sequel, Prequel, or Spin-Off Eric D...

NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T Trailer Teases the Most Dangerous Magic Trick of All Tai Gooden | usag...

MIAMI VICE Film Is in the Works With TOP GUN: MAVERICK Director Joseph Kosinski Tai Gooden | usagold...

THUNDERBOLTS* Is Marvel at Its Most Contemplative (Review) Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN Trailer Shows the Scariest Shadyside Story So Far Tai Gooden | usagoldmines....

THE SMASHING MACHINE Trailer Makes Dwayne Johnson Look Completely Unrecognizable Tai Gooden | usagol...

WEAPONS Trailer Promises Us THE Horror Movie of the Summer Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

THE LAST OF US’ Gabriel Luna on Tommy and Filming Season 2’s Emotional Third Episode Michael Walsh |...

Every Outfit Ncuti Gatwa Wears in DOCTOR WHO Tai Gooden | usagoldmines.com

This Small Change to THE LAST OF US Intro Is HEARTBREAKING Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

Hope Without the Force: How ANDOR Rewrites Rebellion Derek Pharr | usagoldmines.com

In THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, Does Reed Richards Save His Earth By Dooming The Multiverse? Eri...

Watch Mon Mothma’s Intense ANDOR Dance Scene for an Entire Hour Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

Watch a Discussion of ANDOR Season 2 Episodes 1-3 Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

KFC Brings Back Chicken & Waffles, Announces New Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers Michael Wals...

THE LAST OF US’ Scariest Moment Began as a Quiet Baseball Game Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.com

The Antihero Era: Why the Thunderbolts Might Be Marvel’s Most Human Team Yet  Felipe Patterson | usa...

How Far Do Dina and Ellie Travel from Jackson to Seattle on THE LAST OF US Season 2? Rotem Rusak | u...

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Puts Revenge Itself on Trial Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.com

THE LAST OF US Season 2 Introduces Two New Factions: W.L.F. and Scars Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.c...

Support the Performers of LIFE AND TRUST, a Gorgeous Immersive Performance Abruptly Closed Rotem Rus...

‘The Well’ Is a Stealth Sequel to One of DOCTOR WHO’s Best Episode Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

Ryan Reynolds Teases Writing DEADPOOL in a New ‘Little Ensemble’ Project—Could It Be X-Force? Eric D...

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS One-Shot Will Be Marvel Comics’ First Official MCU Comic Book Eric D...

Check Out the Leader’s Original Makeup for CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Eric Diaz | usagoldmines...

Samurai Appa and Ronin Momo Return in AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER Free Comic Book Day Story Rotem Rus...

An Afternoon with Eric Bogosian: On HUMPTY DUMPTY, IWTV, Art, and More Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.co...

Eric Bogosian Dives Into Daniel Molloy, Elder Queer Representation, and All Things INTERVIEW WITH TH...

Eric Bogosian Confirms ‘Armand Told the Truth’ Tattoo Is NOT on Daniel’s Arm in the INTERVIEW WITH T...

Video Celebrates The Visual Beauty of STAR WARS, Set to John Williams’ Score Eric Diaz | usagoldmine...

STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS Crosses Over with SpongeBob in Goofy Paramount+ Ad Eric Diaz | usagold...

ANDOR’s Sad Syril Is the Funniest Moment in STAR WARS History Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.com

ANDOR Makes the Case for Mon Mothma as One of STAR WARS’ Greatest Heroes Michael Walsh | usagoldmine...

LANTERNS Cast Adds Paul Ben-Victor as Alien Villain (Possibly Red Lantern Atrocitus?) Eric Diaz | us...

Josha Stradowski on Rand’s Evolution in THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 3 Maryam Ahmad | usagoldmines.com

First Photos from THE OLD GUARD 2 Show Charlize Theron and Fellow Immortals Ready for Battle Eric Di...

The Rule of Cool w/ Ify Nwadiwe | Quests N’ Answers Alison Mattingly | usagoldmines.com

PREDATOR: BADLANDS First Teaser Turns the Iconic Monster Into a Hero Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.co...

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Brings Incredible Spectacle and Honors the Series (Review) Rotem R...

What Is WEDNESDAY Season 2’s Release Date? All the Details on Its 2-Part Release Rotem Rusak | usago...

What Is Up with Cassian’s Storyline In ANDOR Season 2 So Far? What Worked and What Did NOT Michael W...

RICK AND MORTY Fight Everyone & Everything in Season 8 Trailer Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.com

WEDNESDAY Season 2 Confirms 2-Part Release with New Trailer Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

Why Dedra Meero’s ANDOR Backstory Doesn’t Entirely Hold Up Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

ANDOR Gives Us an Origin Story for Iconic Original STAR WARS Planet Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

A Toys ‘R’ Us Feature Film Is in Development Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

THE ELDER SCROLLS IV: OBLIVION REMASTERED Is Available Now & Its Gameplay Trailer Is Here Rotem ...

Max Password-Sharing Crackdown Ramps Up, ‘Extra Member’ Accounts Now Available Rotem Rusak | usagold...

Will MAUL: SHADOW LORD Use Part of George Lucas’ Original Sequel Trilogy Plans? Eric Diaz | usagoldm...

Jordan Peele’s HIM Teaser Trailer Is Better Than Most Movies Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

New MONSTER HIGH Comic Reveal—MONSTER HIGH: WORLD’S SCARE (Exclusive) Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

ENOLA HOLMES 3 Officially Greenlit: Production, Plot Synopsis, Release Date Information Rotem Rusak ...

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER Sequel Trailer Sees Original Stars, The Fisherman Return Rotem Rusak...

New STAR WARS Series in Development from LOST Producer Carlton Cuse Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

STAR WARS: VISIONS Gets Season 3, Plus New Spin-Off Series, THE NINTH JEDI Eric Diaz | usagoldmines....

ANDOR Season 2 Is Allegorical Sci-Fi TV At Its Best Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

WEAPONS Teaser Is the Most Unsettled We’ve Felt in a While Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

First Look at Pedro Pascal from THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

SUPERMAN Behind-the-Scenes Video Discuss the Character’s Hope Kyle Anderson | usagoldmines.com

Hayden Christensen (and Anakin) Will Return in AHSOKA Season 2 Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

DARTH MAUL Show Will Be Next Disney+ STAR WARS Series Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.com

Who Is THE LAST OF US’ Eugene? Here’s What We Know About the Weed Farmer and Firefly Rotem Rusak | u...

THE LAST OF US Hits Us with a Major Death in Season 2’s Second Episode Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.co...

THE LAST OF US Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: New Revelations and Questions Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.c...

THE LAST OF US Finally Gave us the ‘Battle of Winterfell’ We Deserved Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.c...

THE LAST OF US Just Delivered One of the Greatest Episodes in Television History Michael Walsh | usa...

Did THE LAST OF US Pull the Trigger Too Fast on a Major Moment from the Game? Michael Walsh | usagol...

DOCTOR WHO Introduces Another Frightening God From the Pantheon of Discord Tai Gooden | usagoldmines...

Peter Dinklage Meets Kevin Bacon in Latest THE TOXIC AVENGER Teaser (Exclusive) Kyle Anderson | usag...

Watch Every Dylan G. F-Bomb in This Hilarious SEVERANCE Supercut Michael Walsh | usagoldmines.com

Will DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 Feature a DEFENDERS Reunion? And Who Else Could Join? Eric Diaz ...

STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER Coming in 2027; New STAR WARS Movie From Ryan Gosling & Shawn Levy Rotem ...

A CLUELESS Series Is in the Works with Alicia Silverstone Returning Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

DC Celebrates “The Summer of Superman” with Variant Covers from Several Iconic Artists Eric Diaz | u...

PACIFIC RIM Live-Action TV Series by Legendary Television in Development at Prime Video Tai Gooden |...

TWISTED METAL Season 2 Reveals July Release Date in Teaser Trailer and First-Look Images Tai Gooden ...

Camp Grizzly Is Getting a Second Edition and We Have an Exclusive Deep Dive Into the Game Rotem Rusa...

MCU Silver Surfer First Look in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Trailer Rotem Rusak | usagoldmines.c...

This Major Death in THE WHEEL OF TIME Changes the Series Forever Maryam Ahmad | usagoldmines.com

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 1, Episode 9 Recap and Revelations From ‘Straight to Hell’ Eric Diaz | ...

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Showrunner Says Season 2 Will Debut in March 2026 Michael Walsh | usagoldmines...

28 YEARS LATER’s New Trailer Is Full of Frantic Running and Rage Virus Action Tai Gooden | usagoldmi...

THE WHEEL OF TIME Season 3 Finale Pushes Liandrin and Nynaeve on New Pathways Tai Gooden | usagoldmi...

THUNDERBOLTS* Final Trailer Puts Florence Pugh’s Yelena on a Path to Redemption Michael Walsh | usag...

DC Comics’ SUPERMAN 2025-HERO FOR ALL Tells a Classic-Style Story in Oversized Format Eric Diaz | us...

How to Be a Better TTRPG Player w/ Ross Bryant | Quests N’ Answers Alison Mattingly | usagoldmines.c...

Tribeca to Debut Documentary About the Kid Who Beat TETRIS, BLUE SCUTI: GAME CRASHER Kyle Anderson |...

THE WHEEL OF TIME Humble Bundle Features 17 Books for Only $18 Tai Gooden | usagoldmines.com

BALDUR’S GATE 3’s Massive Final Patch Is Here: Subclasses, Cross-Play, Photo Mode, and More Rotem Ru...

Original, Unaltered STAR WARS (Hated By George Lucas) Gets First Theatrical Screening in 47 Years Er...

Pringles x Miller Lite Team Up for ‘Beer Can Chicken’ and ‘Grilled Beer Brat’ Flavored-Chips Michael...

POKER FACE Season Two Trailer Takes Charlie on More Adventures Full of Murder Mystery Tai Gooden | u...

THE LAST OF US Season 2’s Biggest Adapted Elements and Moments From the Games Ariel Kling | usagoldm...

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’s Finale Divides a Chaotic City Into Three Teams Tai Gooden | usagoldmines.com

DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’s Post-Credits Scene Sheds Light on One Vigilante’s Future Tai Gooden | usagol...

John Boyega Says He’s Had Marvel Talks, Reveals Which Marvel Hero He’d Want to Play Eric Diaz | usag...

RSVLTS’ New ALIEN Collection Is Terrifyingly Cool Eric Diaz | usagoldmines.com

THE LIFE OF CHUCK Trailer Brings a Whole Stephen King Universe to Life Michael Walsh | usagoldmines....

By

Leave a Reply