beach concert

More than a million people attended a free Madonna concert on Copacabana beach in Brazil, with the city estimating a crowd of 1.6 million. The concert took place in hot temperatures, with firefighters spraying water to cool fans. Madonna performed for over two hours, including hits like “Like a Prayer” and “Vogue”. The event also featured Brazilian pop artists and samba musicians. Authorities deployed 3,000 police officers to ensure safety, and the concert was expected to boost Rio’s economy by about 300 million reais.