Construction Worker Dies at Shakira's Rio Concert Setup

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome in. This is Music News Today, where music meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. A construction worker died in a free gaxonant while setting up the stage for Shakira's big free concert on Kolbukabana Beach in Brazil. This happened last Sunday afternoon, April 26th. Ahead of her show this Saturday, May 2nd, as part of the Total Mundo No Rio event that's drawing millions of fans. The guy got crushing injuries to his lower legs from a lifting system on site. His co-workers got him out quick, first responders jumped in, and the fire department rushed him to Miguel Cuto Municipal Hospital, but he didn't make it despite their best efforts. Organizers put out a statement expressing deep sorrow, promising full support to the workers' family, his company, and the team. These beach concerts are huge deals, like past ones with Lady Gaga and Madonna, pulling in tourists from everywhere. Shakira is expanding her Las Mojadas Yano Lodantor after this gig, hitting US arenas this summer.

1:00She's had rough patches before, postponing shows over stage safety worries and health scares, including a fall-on stage that went viral. With the concerts still on track, everyone's holding space for this loss, while the vibes bill for Shakira's return to Rio.