From the tattoo to Rio to the anti -professional clothes: to know the curious stories of the artist who sang another 2.1 million people in Rio
In 2017, Lady Gaga left Brazil devastated. Prevented from performing rock in Rio Due to fibromyalgia, the singer published the phrase that would become a milestone for Brazilian fans on social networks: “Brazil, I am devastated”.
Brazil, I am devastated that I am not quite well 2 they eat in Rio a Rio.
– Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) September 14, 2017
Almost eight years after the frustrated show, which also left their fans devastated, the meeting finally took place. Gaga performed free of charge in Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday evening, 3, dragged a devoted audience of 2.1 million people and did not spare excuses.
What explains the success of Lady Gaga?
The American singer released her debut album in 2008 and has since brought with her a group of passionate fans. With provocative music videos, extraordinary shows and good music, it is an icon for Generation Z and the LGBT+community, as well as one of the main names of pop music. He has still consolidated in the cinema and risked in other musical genres. Remember here the singer’s trajectory and what explains the success in Brazil and in the world.
When did Lady Gaga arrive?
The artist landed in Rio under a strong security plan at dawn on Tuesday 29. Avoiding the press and fans who waited for him to the Copacabana Palace door, Gaga He went discreetly from the back of the hotel.
After 12 years, Lady Gaga is in Brazil!
Welcome to Brazil Lady Gaga
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– Rdt Lady Gaga (@rdtladygaga) April 29, 2025
Record showing how the entry of Lady Gaga into the Palazzo di Copacabana. pic.twitter.com/fpy2iq1qv5
– Rdt Lady Gaga (@rdtladygaga) April 29, 2025
Caneria and pizza in Copacabana Palace
In Saturday’s show, when the song presents itself ShallowHe commented on the fans who spent the last few days at the hotel door, singing tirelessly. Thursday 1, he even had 30 boxes of pizza for them. Look like it was.
Boat and Feijoada Cavalca
While Lady Gaga kept her discretion, her drummer took his free time in the river for a boat trip and an evening outside, and said he wanted to eat Feijoada. He shared the moment on social networks. Read the story here.
Passage of sound
Friday 2, he finally appeared. The test was not a surprise, but he still led the fans off guard. Hearing his voice from the beach, a crowd ran to the stage. Find out how it went to see more videos.
The Lady Gaga show in Copacabana
The American singer climbed to the stage mounted on the beach of Copacabana shortly after 22:00 on Saturday 3, for a free show that brought together an estimated audience for Rotur of 2.1 million people.
The presentation also broadcast on TV closed the first phase of the tour The chaos ball and brought a setlist divided into five acts, mixing traces of the new album Mayhem with career classics. See here the analysis of the show.
The memes of the Lady Gaga show
In the best style, the best in Brazil is the Brazilian, there was no lack of memes on Lady Gaga’s show – and there is also the Redeemer for the statue of Christ, who appeared in an image with fluid hair due to fans of the singer’s fans. Look at the best meme.
Christ the Redeemer is so with so much radius beaten in this Gaga show#Ladygaganaglo pic.twitter.com/8J3OWYC6ZH
– Jo (@jocell) May 4, 2025
The police prevent the bomb attack
Not everything, however, was fun. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro (Pcerj) and the Ministry of Justice reported on Sunday morning, 4, prevented an attack on the bomb that would take place at the Lady Gaga show. The leader of the criminal group and author of the plan was arrested and a teenager was seized, according to Pcerj.
The goal was to promote coordinated attacks using improvised explosives and Molotov cocktails. The criminals dealt with the plan as a “collective challenge” and tried to obtain fame on social networks, according to Pcerj. The group has released the speech of hatred against children, adolescents and the public LGBTQIA+. More information on the Fake Monster operation.
After this retrospective, the Estadão I still collected 12 curiosities about the artist, his historical megashow and his relationship with Brazil:
1. Tattoo in honor of Rio de Janeiro
In his first visit to Brazil in 2012, Gaga tattooed the word “rio” around the neck after visiting the communities of Rio and playing football with children. The singer described the experience as “transformative”.
The work was carried out by the tattoo artist Daniel Tucci, who at the time commented on the experience on social networks. According to Tucci, the singer arrived in the studio in an understanding way, put his playlist to play and spoke throughout the procedure.
2. The famous blade of 2012
During the previous tour in Brazil, his team played, in a joking tone, the request of six blade for the locker room, just to check if the Brazilian production would have read all 30 pages of the list of requirements.
3. True name and inspiration for the name of art
Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelotta. His name of art was inspired by music Radio Gaby the Queen of the band.
4. Special connection with Elton John
The singer is the godmother of the two children of Elton John and David Furnish. According to the musician, Gaga is a constant and affectionate presence in the life of children, who call her “mother Gaga”.
5. First acting as an actress
Before the world fame, Gaga acted as an extra in an episode of the series The sopraniIn 2001, playing a teenager in a swimming pool scene.
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6. Fibromyalgia and overcoming
Lady Gaga lives with fibromyalgia, a condition that causes chronic pain. The disease was responsible for the cancellation of the presentation in Rock in Rio in 2017 and is the subject of the documentary Five feet two.
7. The controversial dress in the flesh
In 2010, Lady Gaga It caused controversy when wearing a dress made of raw meat at the VMA ceremony, where she received the video award of the year for bad Romance. The piece, designed by Franc FernandezIt was made up of layers of beef saw their hand.
The artist, Franc Fernandez, known for the meat dress and The Bad Romance Diamond Ensemble, designed one of the clothes for the next set of Coachella of Lady Gaga. pic.twitter.com/jxduhhmzdi
– Lady Gaga Discord (@gagacord) April 5, 2025
At the time, Gaga explained that the dress symbolized the need to fight for its principles: “Otherwise, we will soon have as many rights as the meat above our bones,” he said. The gesture generated a strong reaction from entities like Peta, who criticized the choice.
After the event, the dress was preserved in the refrigerator and therefore treated with chemicals to maintain its original appearance. In 2015, the comedy joined the permanent collection of Rock and Roll Fame Hall.
8. Historical prize in 2019
With the movie A star is bornGaga became the first woman to win, in the same season, the five main prizes in the sector: Oscar, Grammy, Bafta, Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe.
9. Show in Copacabana passes the records
The show in Rio was the artist’s largest career in the public number. In addition, he was the largest audience recorded for a female artist in Copacabana, exceeding Madonna, who collected 1.6 million people.
10. Project test clothing in possession of biden
During the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden in 2021, Lady Gaga wore a projectile -proof dress as a safety measure after attacks on the Capitol.
Joe Biden’s supporter during the presidential campaign last year, the singer Lady Gaga played the national anthem at the President’s inauguration ceremony https://t.co/vllojcllc3 pic.twitter.com/hgsxdt7uqm
– Estadão? (@Estadao) January 20, 2021
11. Almost war journalist
Before becoming one of the largest pop stars, Lady Gaga I thought of following another way: war journalism. In an interview with British Vogue In 2021, he revealed that if he had not built his career in music and cinema, he would have been a journalist in the conflict areas.
“If I weren’t what I am today, he would have been a fighting journalist,” he said. Gaga explained that he was always interested in understanding difficult realities and that he cultivated a close look to observe and interpret the world that surrounds him, something that also led to his performance in films such as Gucci House.
12. Declaration for the groom
Gaga dedicated a song to the groom, the businessman Michael Polansky, during the show in Rio. “Michael, I will sing this song to 2 million people. That’s how much I love you,” he told the performance of Grass blade. Find out more about him here.
Blade of Grass was definitely what was missing in this show! #Ladygaganaglô pic.twitter.com/d2hdxhzh5i
– TV Globo (@TVGLOBO) May 4, 2025
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Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
