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The streets of Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, were gradually overtaken on Saturday (May 2) by Shakira’s fans, affectionately known as the “wolfpack.”

By late afternoon, the world-famous Brazilian beach had effectively transformed into the largest concert venue on the planet. Outside the Copacabana Palace, where the Colombian singer is staying, thousands of fans kept a tireless vigil, hoping for even a glimpse of the diva. Just hours before the show, the air was thick with anticipation for the third installment of the “Todo Mundo no Rio” (Everyone in Rio) project — a series that in previous years has hosted icons like Madonna and Lady Gaga.

Copacabana Becomes ‘Lobacabana’

Sporting an outfit inspired by Shakira’s 2020 Super Bowl performance and a she-wolf headpiece, 41-year-old Brazilian fan Yagan Rebeca arrived to pay tribute to her favorite artist.

“I’ve loved Shakira since I was 16,” she said. “She is a true inspiration to me. I’ve been dealing with health issues lately, and I always like to come in cool clothes; her costumes are a dream to me. I managed to hand-sew this Super Bowl look together at the last minute.”

Shakira’s entourage in Copacabana isn’t just limited to Brazilians. Performer Mati Bish traveled from Chile specifically for the event. As a professional Shakira impersonator, Bish donned an outfit inspired by the “Hips Don’t Lie” music video.

“Shakira has been an inspiration since I was very young,” Bish stated. “I’m a huge fan; her looks and her music move me deeply. She’s massive in Chile, and to me, she is everything.”

International Fans Join the Brazilian Pack

The Colombian star’s success even crossed the species barrier. Dressed in a coin-beaded gypsy scarf, a Golden Retriever named Nala was playfully “mistaken” for the singer by fans, who showered her with affection. Her owner, Jessica Lima, explained the fun: “I already had this Carnival costume, so we put it on her with the concert in mind. She’s a total hit here in front of the hotel. People are already calling her ‘Shakira’ and everything.”

Finally, the “Todo Mundo no Rio” project proved to be a boon for street vendors, who sold Shakira-themed merchandise all along the boardwalk. Mother and son duo Paula Cristina and Igor Rodrigues celebrated the continuation of the project, which has already been confirmed for 2027 and 2028.

“This year feels different,” Paula remarked. “I think if it had been Justin Bieber, it might have been even better. Maybe next year or in 2028. I’m here and I’ve invested a good amount of money in stock. As far as we’re concerned, these beach concerts should happen every year. It’s great for Rio, for the low-income population who can’t afford traditional venues, and for tourism.”

It didn’t take Eagles legend Don Henley too long during the band’s day 2 set headlining the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to acknowledge just how different the environment was to their current home of Las Vegas.

“This is very different from the Sphere,” Henley quipped to laughs and cheers from the daytime New Orleans crowd, who were very grateful to be under blue skies and sunshine on Saturday (May 2) versus the two previous days of rain and muddy fields at Jazz Fest. “We got some sunshine up in here,” Henley added — and unlike at the state-of-the-art Vegas venue where the Eagles have been playing since September 2024, it wasn’t a life-size sun being projected on floor-to-ceiling screens behind them; it was the real deal.

The weather lent itself to the easy, breezy vibes of the Eagles’ greatest-hits set, where fans got to listen to “Take It Easy” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” from the comfort of the Big Easy.

In a pivot from their Sphere set, the Eagles returned to their traditional opening number of “Seven Bridges Road” instead of the bombastic Vegas opener of “Hotel California,” which instead kicked off the final three songs of the fest. And about those final songs: The most notable omission from the setlist was “Desperado,” the title track from their 1973 album, and when the band wrapped up about 25 minutes earlier than the schedule had promised, fans were hopeful they might return for the Henley ballad — but the gear being broken down behind them proved otherwise.

But rest easy: Fans got a robust 19 songs from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. “We’ve been playing these songs for you for about 53 years now, and we hope to continue to do that,” Henley said onstage. And most importantly, the sold-out crowd got sunshine.

Below, find the full setlist from the Eagles’ headlining set at the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — their first time back at Jazz Fest since 2012.

Connor Storrie made an unexpected appearance on Saturday Night Live to introduce Olivia Rodrigo’s new song.

The 26-year-old Heated Rivalry star — who previously hosted the late-night comedy show in late February — stepped in during the May 2 episode to present Rodrigo’s latest track “Begged,” which will appear on her upcoming album.

Dressed in an all-denim look, Storrie was met with loud cheers from the live audience as he welcomed Rodrigo back to the stage for a second time that night. In addition to serving as musical guest, Rodrigo also hosted the episode.

Storrie, who did not appear in any other sketches during the broadcast, had taken on hosting duties himself earlier in the year, making his SNL debut as host on the Feb. 28 episode.

During her performance of “Begged,” Rodrigo delivered the mournful ballad while seated on a swing. The track will appear on her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, set for release on June 12.

Earlier in the evening, the singer-songwriter was introduced by Blondie’s Debbie Harry for an energetic performance of “Drop Dead,” the lead single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, released April 17. The track has already become Rodrigo’s fourth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The episode marks Rodrigo’s third overall appearance on SNL but her first time hosting. She previously appeared as musical guest in May 2021, performing songs from Sour, and again in December 2023 promoting Guts.

Watch Storrie’s surprise SNL appearance in the video below.

Laura Pausini fulfilled a “big dream” in Mexico alongside Spanish star Ana Torroja when the two performed the iconic Mecano song “Hijo de la Luna” together on Saturday (May 2) at the Arena Ciudad de México.

The concert took place in front of 15,000 people who packed the venue, according to promoter Zignia Live.

“For many years, you’ve been a huge inspiration,” an emotional Pausini told Torroja onstage. “In that small body, you inspire so much, and today you’ve made a big dream of mine come true, my little doll.”

“I had a lump in my throat the whole time,” responded the former Mecano vocalist. “It’s an emotion that’s hard to control. Laura, you are a being of light.”

Unlike other concerts on her Yo Canto World Tour, where Pausini’s wardrobe is designed to visually translate the gypsy legend narrated in “Hijo de la Luna,” she appeared onstage in Mexico City wearing a black and silver tunic that contrasted with Torroja’s white outfit. Together, they created one of the most celebrated moments of the evening.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. The Italian artist also invited her fellow countryman Achille Lauro to the stage to perform “16 de Marzo” (the Spanish version of Lauro’s 2020 hit “16 Marzo”) live for the first time. The song in Italian is part of Pausini’s new album of covers, Io Canto 2. The Spanish version, which is not included on her album Yo Canto 2, was just released on digital platforms on Friday (May 1).

Lauro’s performance was warmly received by the Mexican audience. The rapper, dressed in an elegant black suit that exposed his torso, was greeted with thunderous applause.

During the 14th stop of her Yo Canto World Tour, Pausini’s setlist revolved around Yo Canto 2 and also included hits from her own discography. Over the course of the show — that lasted a little more than three hours — the singer-songwriter delighted the audience with classics such as “Amores extraños”, “La soledad” and “Inolvidable”, as well as her renditions of Mexican musical gems like Natalia Lafourcade’s “Hasta la Raíz” and Joan Sebastian’s “Eso y Más,” both featured on the album.

As she has done in other cities, Pausini ended the night performing a few surprise songs alongside her pianist after the lights had been turned on and the audience began to leave the venue. In Mexico City, this magical moment included the songs “Quiero Decirte Que Te Amo” and “El Mundo Que Soñé.”

The Yo Canto World Tour will continue in Mexico on Tuesday (May 5) with a performance at the Arena Guadalajara, followed by a show two days later at Arena Monterrey. On May 16, the tour will move to the U.S. and Canada, starting in Miami and concluding on June 6 in New York.

In October, Pausini will resume the tour in Italy and other European countries with a different repertoire focused on the Italian edition of her covers project, Io Canto 2.

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