Overview
- Mayor Eduardo Paes asked users on X to choose which international star should headline the next Todo Mundo no Rio concert on Copacabana Beach.
- His post included a montage listing Paul McCartney, Adele, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Bono/U2, Chris Martin/Coldplay, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber and Shakira.
- Paes clarified on X that a previous mention of U2 was only his personal wish rather than an official announcement.
- City Hall has not indicated that negotiations are underway or confirmed any artist or date for a Copacabana show.
- Online responses mixed enthusiastic fan campaigns with critiques calling for resources to be directed to public services instead of another megashow.