Madonna performs to a record-breaking 1.6 MILLION people in Rio de Janeiro in ... trends now

Madonna performs to a record-breaking 1.6 MILLION people in Rio de Janeiro in ... trends now
Madonna performs to a record-breaking 1.6 MILLION people in Rio de Janeiro in ... trends now

Madonna performs to a record-breaking 1.6 MILLION people in Rio de Janeiro in ... trends now

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She's been known as the Queen of Pop throughout her decades-long career.

And on Saturday night, Madonna reminded the world exactly why that is – pulling in a record-breaking crowd of 1.6 million fans for an epic concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach.

The Vogue hitmaker took to Instagram yesterday with a clip from the history-making show and captioned it: 'Blame it on Rio. Thank You, Brazil!!'

Such was the interest in the pop legend, who rolled back the years by appearing in trademark risque outfits including a catsuit and negligee, that the city was brought to a standstill by the crowds.

Madonna has been known as the Queen of Pop throughout her decades-long career

Madonna has been known as the Queen of Pop throughout her decades-long career

On Saturday night, Madonna reminded the world exactly why that is ¿ pulling in a record-breaking crowd of 1.6 million fans for an epic concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach

On Saturday night, Madonna reminded the world exactly why that is – pulling in a record-breaking crowd of 1.6 million fans for an epic concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach

The Vogue hitmaker took to Instagram yesterday with a clip from the history-making show and captioned it: 'Blame it on Rio. Thank You, Brazil !!' Pictured: Madonna with a dancer

The Vogue hitmaker took to Instagram yesterday with a clip from the history-making show and captioned it: 'Blame it on Rio. Thank You, Brazil !!' Pictured: Madonna with a dancer

The number of people who rocked up for the event – the last of her Celebration world tour – was equivalent to four or five times the population of some small countries, including Iceland and Barbados.

The 65-year-old's free concert saw the beach

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