Arts Feb 25 Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Phil Collins and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, and it mixes pop, rap, metal, R&B and more. By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press
Arts Nov 20 Shakira strikes deal to avoid risk of prison on 1st day of tax fraud trial in Spain Under the deal, Shakira is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of 7.3 million euros ($8 million). She will pay another fine of 432,000 euros ($472,000) in exchange for her suspended waived. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
Arts Sep 27 Colombian pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain Spanish prosecutors accused the entertainer in 2018 of failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. By Associated Press
Arts Jan 13 Shakira sells music publishing rights to UK company The Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, a U.K.-based investment company, has acquired 100% of Grammy-winning superstar Shakira’s music publishing rights. By Mesfin Fekadu, Associated Press
Feb 03 Puerto Ricans thrilled by flag sighting in Super Bowl By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Screams echoed across Puerto Rico when Jennifer Lopez unfurled a feather cape representing the flag of the U.S. territory during the Super Bowl’s halftime show. The move came at a trying time for the island of 3.2 million U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira in joyful, exuberant halftime show By David Bauder, Associated Press Seizing their opportunity to make a cultural statement, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira infused the Super Bowl halftime show with an exuberance and joy that celebrated their Latina heritage. Continue reading
Jun 09 World Cup Song by Shakira Stirs Controversy By Tom LeGro This year's World Cup song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," has stirred sentiment among South Africans, many of whom were outraged because FIFA selected a non-African, Colombian pop star Shakira, to write the song and perform lead vocals. Continue reading