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Shakira headlined a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 2 million attendees and performing nearly 30 songs with guests Anitta, Maria Bethania, and Caetano Veloso; the event, part of a streak of free female-led beach shows, is expected to generate about $150 million in tourism revenue for the city and followed record crowds set by Madonna (2024) and Lady Gaga (2025).
Shakira headlined a massive, free show on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated two million fans. The near three-hour set spanned her biggest hits—Hips Don’t Lie, Waka Waka, La Tortura, Whenever, Wherever, Loca, and She Wolf—and closed with BZRP Music Sessions #53/66. She was joined by Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Anitta (performing Choka Choka). The concert is part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour and the Todo Mundo no Rio series, during which Shakira reiterated her love for the city, even skywriting “I love you, Brazil.”
Shakira headlined a free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio de Janeiro, drawing about 2 million attendees and promoting her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, with drones spelling 'I love you Brazil' overhead; city officials estimate the event could generate roughly 777 million reais (~$155 million) in economic impact by boosting tourism and local spending as Rio recovers post-Carnival.
A plane pulling an advertising banner crashed into the sea off Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the death of the pilot. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and an investigation has been launched by the Brazilian air force.