Shakira's Rio Beach Concert Draws 2M Fans

0:00It's May 3rd. You're listening to music news today. AI-powered music coverage. I'm Cory with the story. Shakira just lit up Copicabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro with a free concert on May 2nd that pulled in two million fans according to the cities. Mayor. It was part of her Las Mujeres Yaño-Loran World Tour, named after her latest album and followed huge shows there by Madonna last year and Lady Gaga. Before that, the set started around 11 p.m. Over an hour late, with fans going wild as drones spelled out love for Brazil in the sky. She drop hits like hips don't lie, lots of tour and her post-breakup track with BZRP while shouting out women's strength and resilience. Fans have deep roots with Shakira, tracing back to her 90s Brazil shows, thanks to shared Latin vibes from Colombia. Attendees called her a symbol of Latino power, saying events like this unite Brazil with places like Puerto Rico and Colombia against outsider views. These beach megashows boost Rio's economy big time with city hall projecting around 777 million rays or about 100.

1:0755 million dollars from tourists hitting hotels, restaurants and shops. Tourism spiked over 90% in May compared to last year without a concert. Shakira's she-wolf energy keeps cementing her legacy in Brazil, turning beaches into history, making parties that fuel jobs and pride long after the. Last no fades.