Fans held a vigil at the hotel, donned costumes, and boosted local street trade. This aerial view shows Colombian singer Shakira performing during a free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 2, 2026. Mauro Pimentel / AFP via Getty Images Trending on Billboard 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 .…