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Lady Gaga performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 2.1 million fans, making it the biggest show of her career. The show, part of Rio's initiative to boost tourism, featured Gaga's hits and a Brazilian-flag-themed dress. The event attracted over 500,000 tourists, significantly exceeding initial projections and injecting an estimated $106 million into the local economy. Similar concerts are planned annually until at least 2028.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.