We’re creating history tonight. To a yelling audience, Lady Gaga said, “Thank you for making history with me.”
At approximately 10 p.m. local time, the so-called Mother Monster began the performance with her 2011 song Bloody Mary.
Singing and dancing shoulder to shoulder on the long expanse of sand, the crammed crowd of admirers let out cries of delight.
Lady Gaga alternated between a variety of outfits, including one with the colors of the Brazilian flag, while she performed her timeless hits, such as Poker Face and Alejandro.
With beverages and snacks in hand, several fans, many of whom were young, gathered at the beach early in the morning to claim a good place.
Some sat in trees, determined to gain a broad perspective, while others spent the day in the scorching sun. She was a follower of Madonna, the Queen of Pop.
Last year, Madonna performed at the same venue in front of 1.6 million fans, setting a new record. Now, with 2.1 million fans, Gaga has exceeded that record.
“It’s a great honor to be asked to sing for Rio – the fans in Brazil have been part of the lifeblood of the little monsters for my whole career,” Lady Gaga wrote in a previous post to X.
