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The queen of pop conquers Rio: Madonna makes history with a massive concert

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By Eili Cordova

May 4, 2024, 11:54 PM EDT

Madonna finished ‘The Celebration Tour’ on Brazil’s most important beach, Copacabana. More than 2 million people gathered in a free concert to celebrate the 40-year artistic career of the queen of pop.

More than 2 million people attended the show., according to figures from Brazilian media. Becoming one of the biggest concerts of his life and marking a milestone in his artistic career.

All about Madonna’s historic concert:

The concert was scheduled for 9:45 pm (Brazil time) and began after the presentation of DJ Diplo. However, the queen of pop took the stage at 10:36 p.m.

The stage was made up of a main stage, three catwalks and an elevator, according to what was reported by the newspaper Globo.

Madonna during her last performance of ‘The Celebration Tour’ on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro. Credit: AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo.

The great show was accompanied by guests of the stature of Annita and also had the presence of the artist’s daughter: Mercy James, who played the piano during her mother’s performance. As part of his tour ‘The Celebration Tour’ in Mexico he invited Wendy Guevara and actress Salma Hayek.

The 65-year-old queen of pop also changed her costume on several occasions and her show was characterized, like the rest of those she offered as part of her tour, by its scenography and staging.

As Globo reported, the biggest pop star of all time, He paid a small tribute to Prince during his presentation.

Another iconic moment was when Madonna kissed one of her dancers and the audience went crazy. The artist repeated the formula that worked for her in the past when she kissed Britney Spears and turned it into one of the most memorable minutes in pop culture.

Madonna incorporated Brazilian elements

In her massive concert in Copacabana, Madonna incorporated Brazilian elements and a samba group came on stage, as reported by Globo.

In addition to Anitta, one of the most popular Brazilian singers, another artist got on stage and danced with the pop diva and it was Pabllo Vittar.
The artist wore the shirt of the Brazilian soccer team and demonstrated his best movements.

The most legendary artist who has sold the most albums of all time closed her forty years of artistic career with more than 2 million people and one of the most iconic concerts of his career.

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