Lady Gaga Megashow International Press Repercussion in Rio; look

The Free Show of Lady Gaga At Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday (3), it was classified as “historical” by press vehicles around the world. The performance attracted 2.1 million people, according to the Riotursurpassing the audience of Megashow de Madonnain 2024 and becoming the greatest career of the singer.

With a repertoire that mixed classics like poker face, Alejandro and Bad Romance to tracks from the new album Mayhemthe presentation featured costume exchanges, theatrical choreography, simultaneous translation speech and a stage structure that Gaga described as a “Gothic Opera”.

“Brazil, I love you. Thank you for waiting for me. Thank you for getting me back so kindly and with open arms,” ​​Gaga said, in front of a sea of ​​fans.

“Tonight, let’s make this the most amazing show we’ve ever shared. Let’s make every second waiting second worth it.”

Here’s how some international vehicles repercussions the show:

The Guardian (United Kingdom)

The British newspaper described the event as something “almost religious”, with fans who turned Copacabana into “Gagacabana”. According to Guardian, the singer performed “the biggest show of her career” against an estimated audience of 2.1 million people.

“It was a moment of joy without tampering with Brazilian fans – many of them too young to see Gaga live on their last visit 13 years ago.”

The report highlighted the crowd that arrived at dawn and faced the intense sun to secure a place near the stage. He also cited the thrill of fans who accompanied the show as a true collective ritual.

“Thanks for making history with me. The people of Brazil is the reason why I can shine,” said Gaga, on a stretch reproduced by the newspaper.

BBC (United Kingdom)

BBC classified the presentation as a “monumental show” and stressed that the event was paid by the city of Rio to help revitalize the city’s economy, with an estimated injection of about US $ 100 million.

“Thousands of people sang classic joints such as Alejandro, Poker Face and Abracadabra under the river sky,” wrote the BBC.

The article highlighted reinforced security, the use of drones and face recognition cameras and the presence of fans from different regions of Brazil.

Deutsche Welle (Germany)

THE DW He stated that “Lady Gaga made history” with the biggest show of his career and detailed the predicted economic impact of $ 600 million in the city. It also recalled that Pope Francis in 2013 was the only public figure to gather more people in Copacabana.

“The whole city mobilized,” said the report.

VARIETY (USA)

THE Variety He reported that the public reached 2.5 million people, according to the organizers. The publication also mentioned that Gaga had not been to Brazil since 2012 and recalled the cancellation in 2017, which made the moment even more symbolic.

The vehicle also mentioned the costumes inspired by the Brazilian flag and the reading of the “Manifesto of Mayhem” before the stage entrance.

Associated Press (USA)

THE Ap He published that Gaga started the show at 10:10 pm with “Bloody Mary” and alternated between various costumes, including a dress with the colors of the Brazilian flag.

“The show was a celebration of music, inclusion and creativity.”

The report also highlighted the public who has arrived since dawn and the efforts of the city to organize a large event with reinforced safety and structure for sound in the entire length of the beach.

CNN (USA)

THE CNN He classified the show as “a free concert” and highlighted fans who faced long trips and queues to see the artist closely.

“The energy here in Copacabana is amazing. Rio is amazing and always surrenders to magic,” an Argentine tourist told the channel.

The article also reproduced the moment Gaga said “I’m Missed You So Much,” during the public rehearsals, a day before the show.

NPR (USA)

THE NPR He highlighted the emotional impact of the presentation and the efforts of the fan to ensure a place near the stage.

“Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes, who wore a dress with the photo of when she met Gaga in 2019.

The report also emphasized the economic importance of the presentation and the tradition of free shows in Copacabana as part of the strategy to move the city outside traditional dates, such as Carnival and New Year’s Eve.

Euronews (Europe)

THE Euronews He drew attention to the size of the public and the impact of the project “Everyone in Rio”, which intends to perform free shows annually by 2028.

“Gaga turned the beach into a dance floor,” the publication described, mentioning the use of themed dresses and the collective catharsis caused by the singer’s most popular hits.