International press praises Madonna’s show in Rio: ‘Stunning’

The news agency compared the event to New Year’s Eve. “The organization of the mega-event was similar to New Year’s Eve, when millions of people gather in Copacabana to display fireworks, local authorities said. This annual event often produces widespread robberies and assaults, and there was some concern that that such problems could occur at Madonna’s show. The security plan for the state of Rio included the presence of 3,200 military personnel and 1,500 civil police officers on standby. Before the show, the Brazilian Navy inspected vessels that wished to position themselves at sea to accompany the show. show”.

The British newspaper The Guardian defined the singer’s show as “dazzling”. “With the world-famous statue rising from Corcovado Hill, Rio de Janeiro is no stranger to Christ the Redeemer. For one night only this weekend, there was also Madonna […] As drones and helicopters flew overhead, the singer put on a dazzling show, playing classics ranging from Like a Virgin to Like a Prayer, and going through dozens of sets and costume changes.”

“A global star, a dream city, a legendary beach”. These were the words of Frenchman Le Monde about Madonna in Brazil. The publication highlighted the beginning of the performance, in which the singer appeared to sing “Nothing Really Matters” — “a hymn to resilience”, according to Le Monde.

The French newspaper recalled the great challenge that the singer faced at the beginning of the Celebration tour. Hospitalized with a bacterial infection, Madonna had to postpone the start of performances in 2023. “The Rio show serves as a closure, but also as an affront to destiny,” he wrote.

British newspaper the Daily Mail described the performance as “historic” and an “epic finale” to the Celebration tour. The tabloid highlighted the costumes worn by the artist, saying that Madonna “dressed to impress”.

“Shiny fabric with embellishments hanging from the sleeves and connected at the front for a dramatic shine”, wrote the newspaper about the outfit worn by the singer at the beginning of the performance, when she sang “Nothing Really Matters”. “Her hair was parted down the middle and flowed effortlessly down her shoulders in soft waves. A large silver headpiece was placed on top of her head, adorned with crystals that sparkled under the stage lights.”