Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach

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More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her Celebration world tour.

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 4 - More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her

Many had been there for hours or even days to get a good spot, while richer fans anchored in dozens of boats near the beach and onlookers crowded beachfront apartments. Madonna, 65, performed songs such as "Like a Prayer", "Vogue" and "Express Yourself" for over two hours from 10:45 p.m. as she wound up the greatest hits tour that started late last year.

Brazilian pop artists Anitta and Pabllo Vittar, as well as younger musicians from samba schools, participated in the show.

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