AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

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AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

2025-05-04 15:44 Last Updated At：16:11

Lady Gaga performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach on Saturday night, the second such show in as many years organized by Rio de Janeiro’s City Hall. The show was the biggest of the pop star’s career, as it was for Madonna who also turned the expansive stretch of sand into a massive dance floor last year.

Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028. While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio, the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors.

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Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan strikes a pose as she waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Lady Gaga fan stands outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan dons a punk mechanical face mask while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

An artist dressed in an outfit inspired by Lady Gaga performs outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga fans dance outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 01, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A member of the LGBTI community models a creation inspired by Lady Gaga's style, some made by the models themselves and others created by the sustainable fashion house "Escola de Divines," at the Central Train Station days before Lady Gaga's concert in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Crews work on a newly constructed stage on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025, days ahead of a planned free Lady Gaga concert. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga, center, performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan cheers while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

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Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan strikes a pose as she waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Lady Gaga fan stands outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan dons a punk mechanical face mask while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

An artist dressed in an outfit inspired by Lady Gaga performs outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga fans dance outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 01, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A member of the LGBTI community models a creation inspired by Lady Gaga's style, some made by the models themselves and others created by the sustainable fashion house "Escola de Divines," at the Central Train Station days before Lady Gaga's concert in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Crews work on a newly constructed stage on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025, days ahead of a planned free Lady Gaga concert. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga, center, performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan cheers while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

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Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander each score 22 as Thunder take 2-0 lead over Lakers in West semis

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn't scoring the way he usually does, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are still winning the way they normally do.

Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP, averaged 31.1 points during the regular season. In the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he is averaging 20 points and taking only 14 shots per game.

Oklahoma City has still won the first two games by an average of 18 points. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points, and the defending champion Thunder beat the Lakers 125-107 on Thursday night.

Ajay Mitchell, starting in place of injured Jalen Williams, is averaging 19 points on 50% shooting in the series for Oklahoma City.

“I think the coaching staff does a good job at just getting all of us ready,” said Mitchell, a second-year guard. "And we have a lot of competitors. Like, everyone’s a competitor on our team. So every time the lights are bright, everyone’s ready to go.”

Holmgren is the leading scorer for the Thunder in the best-of-seven series with 23 points per game. The 2026 All-Star also is averaging 10.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.

Jared McCain, a midseason acquisition from the Philadelphia 76ers, barely played in the first round against Phoenix but has averaged 15 points and made 8 of 10 3-pointers in the series.

“He goes in there, stays in character, stays aggressive," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said. "He’s going to shoot the next shot. He makes the right plays, plays inside the team. He competes defensively, has had good defensive possessions for us. And he was huge tonight. You need that in a playoff series.”

The Lakers again were without scoring champion Luka Doncic, who is out indefinitely with a strained left hamstring. They also were missing forward Jarred Vanderbilt, the reserve forward who dislocated the pinkie on his right hand during the second quarter of Game 1. The Lakers had three players finish with five fouls, limiting their aggressiveness late in the game.

Los Angeles guard Austin Reaves, who struggled with his shot in Game 1, scored 31 points on 10-for-16 shooting in Game 2. LeBron James, coming off a 27-point effort in Game 1, followed that up with 23.

With the Lakers up 63-61 early in the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander got tied up with Reaves and was called for his fourth foul. Upon review, it was upgraded to a flagrant 1 for Gilgeous-Alexander's follow through. Oklahoma City's Alex Caruso was called for a technical foul as the situation was being sorted out.

Gilgeous-Alexander left the game with the Lakers up 65-61, but the Thunder rallied and took control without him. On a fast break, Holmgren found a trailing Jaylin Williams, who hit a 3-pointer and was fouled. His free throw put the Thunder up 85-74.

The Thunder outscored the Lakers 32-15 while Gilgeous-Alexander was out in the third quarter to take a 93-80 lead into the fourth.

“It was amazing," Gilgeous-Alexander said. “They strung together stops, they’re playing the right way offensively and things are going their way. Full confidence in those guys. They know how to win basketball games. And we've proven that. They’ve proven that no matter who’s on the floor, they know how to get the job done. And they just did it again tonight."

The Lakers cut Oklahoma City's lead to five in the fourth quarter before the Thunder pulled away again.

Los Angeles will host Game 3 on Saturday.

“We just stuck with it,” Holmgren said. “It’s the game of basketball. It’s not always going to go your way. It’s about how you respond. And this team has proven many times that we know how to respond. And we did so tonight.”

This story has been corrected to show that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 20, not 19, points per game against the Lakers.

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AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

AP PHOTOS: Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with a free concert for more than 2 million fans

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan strikes a pose as she waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Lady Gaga fan stands outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan dons a punk mechanical face mask while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

An artist dressed in an outfit inspired by Lady Gaga performs outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga fans dance outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 01, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Crews work on a newly constructed stage on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025, days ahead of a planned free Lady Gaga concert. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga, center, performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan cheers while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Fans cheer as they wait for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan strikes a pose as she waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A Lady Gaga fan stands outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan dons a punk mechanical face mask while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans watch Lady Gaga rehearse a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga takes part in a rehearsal a day ahead of her free concert, on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

An artist dressed in an outfit inspired by Lady Gaga performs outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga fans dance outside the Copacabana Palace hotel where the pop diva is staying, in Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 01, 2025. Lady Gaga is in Rio to give a free concert, that will be held on Saturday, at Copacabana Beach. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Crews work on a newly constructed stage on Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Thursday, May 1, 2025, days ahead of a planned free Lady Gaga concert. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

Lady Gaga, center, performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

A fan waits for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A fan cheers while waiting for the start of Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans pack the shore of Copacabana beach to watch Lady Gaga's free concert in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Fans cheer as they watch Lady Gaga free concert on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

Lady Gaga performs during her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, May 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)

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