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Lady Gaga's Copacabana Concert Draws Millions as Bomb Plot is Foiled

Over two million fans attended the free Rio de Janeiro concert, while authorities thwarted a bomb attack targeting vulnerable groups.

Les images incroyables du concert gratuit de Lady Gaga devant plus de 2 millions de spectateurs à Rio de Janeiro
La pop star américaine Lady Gaga lors de son concert sur la plage de Copacabana à Rio de Janeiro, au Brésil, le 3 mai 2025
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Overview

  • Lady Gaga performed a free two-hour concert on May 3, 2025, at Copacabana Beach, marking her first show in Brazil since 2012.
  • Rio authorities deployed over 5,000 security personnel, drones, and facial recognition cameras to manage the event, which attracted an estimated 2.1 million attendees.
  • The Civil Police of Rio announced on May 4 that they had foiled a bomb plot targeting children, adolescents, and the LGBT community, arresting two suspects as part of the 'Fake Monster' operation.
  • The concert is projected to generate over $100 million in economic benefits, prompting Rio officials to propose annual free mega-concerts each May to boost low-season tourism.
  • Lady Gaga's elaborate performance featured hits like 'Poker Face' and 'Born This Way,' as well as new tracks from her 'Mayhem' album, celebrating her bond with Brazilian fans and the LGBTQ community.