Lady Gaga's Rio Triumph and Converse's Big Deals — But Are Knees the Real Showstopper?

Lady Gaga's Record-Breaking Performance

A Concert for the Ages

Lady Gaga's recent concert in Rio de Janeiro absolutely smashed any previous record and invited a whopping 2.5 million attendees. The said event raised a question which no one has discussed before that whether the USA could ever have a concert to this scale. The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast examines the circumstances and was discussing the cultural facts that make it tough in the U.S. to achieve such an incredible thing.

Security Concerns Amidst Success

What happened in the midst of the celebration were the concerns about security that the suspect was reportedly deported from the US after he had allegedly planned an attack on the concert. The incident underscores the ongoing security problems with major events.

Converse's Exciting Offerings

Sneaker Deals Galore

Converse is right now announcing the massive discount campaign on its classic Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers. By activating promo codes that will cut the price as much as 40%, the brand is persuading clients to renew their shoes wearing these eternal trendy models.

Educational Initiatives

Beside the retail offers, Converse University’s pedagogy is also making headway by introducing two new scholarships for the applicants who suffered the impact of the temporary closure of Limestone University. The new two scholarships that are being created are the steps taken to protect the academic continuity for the affected students.

Knee-Related Sports Updates

MLB and NFL Stars' Knee Concerns

Knee problems are in the spotlight in the sports field. Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder Sal Frelick is being forced to sit as he deals with a knee problem, although he is really hopeful about the return this week. At the same time, Baltimore Ravens’ wide receiver Zay Flowers is target-free as he underwent offseason knee surgery which cumulatively is a big break for all the fans who watched him play a marvelous rookie season.