Huge crowd attends free Shakira beach concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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About two million people came to watch the Colombian pop-star perform, according to a social media post by Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere.

However, BBC Verify analysis of a previous 2025 Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana beach found these crowd numbers are likely inflated.

The 'Todo Mundo no Rio' mega-concert was funded by the city in an effort to revitalise the local economy, with officials estimating the event would generate approximately R$800 million (£118m) for Brazil.

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