Fans have been asking for a Shakira performance before the World Cup even started, and now they have their wish, as the Latina pop siren will be joining rock legend Carlos Santana and superstar Wyclef Jean in Brazil for the closing ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The 2014 World Cup begins in Brazil Thursday, and Latino celebrities and professional athletes are putting their own musical spin on the colossal event that's captures the attention of the world. Superstars like Shakira, Carlos Vives, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, and Brazil's soccer players, defender David Luiz and mid-fielder Kaká as well as Spain's mid-fielder/winger Juan Mata, among others, have created their own World Cup Spotify playlists.
The trio is down to a duo, as just Pitbull and Claudia Leitte will perform. Someone will be noticeably absent for the World Cup opening ceremony. Jennifer Lopez has pulled out of the performance because of "production issues," the Daily Mail noted.
Should Shakira have sung the official World Cup theme? If you're Shakira, then things are going pretty well for you. If you're the singers of the official World Cup theme -- Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leite -- then not so much.
Celebrities did plenty of things this week. Here are the highlights. It was a slow week for some with anticipation of the three-day weekend, but there was plenty of action on social media.
Shakira's new World Cup video even has a special appearance by her son. It's just not the World Cup without Shakira. The singer of the official 2010 World Cup Song is back with "La La La.
Shakira has big things planned for the future, but they do not include "The Voice." Shakira has big things planned for the future, but they do not include "The Voice.
World Cup Brazil 2014 is fast approaching, and Latinos and soccer aficionados around the world are gearing up to see their favorite soccer teams battle it out on the field, willing to give their blood, sweat and tears for their countries, in the midst of a Brazilian backdrop filled with screaming fans.
"Shakira" lacks the intensity of her older works Her upbeat hit songs "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever" have made Shakira a consistent chart topper in the music world.
Shakira's new 'Empire' music video debuted yesterday, already earning her over a million hits on YouTube. The video was released in conjunction with her self-titled 10th studio album that features twelve tracks.
Coldplay's Chris Martin will help aspiring talent on NBC's The Voice by providing guidance and essentially musical 'parachutes,' so the contestants can land safely on their feet -- and not on their faces throughout the singing competition.
Things are heating up at "The Voice" Season 6. The Tuesday (March 18) episode saw judges make tough decisions and strategic steals as coaches vie for being the best mentor of the season.
Shakira is on the cover of Women's Health magazine's April issue, in which she defines what being sexy really means and reveals her workout secrets to maintaining her flawless body.
“The Voice” Season 6 coach Shakira reveals she has a very strict boyfriend! The “Waka Waka” singer admitted that her boyfriend Gerard Pique does not permit her to shoot any music videos with guys as cast.
“The Voice” season 6 starts off well with the four judges bragging on their social media popularity rates just to win over the first set of singers that went on stage.
Shakira returned to NBC's "The Voice" last night with a newfound confidence, passion and a spunkier attitude, already proving that she is a stronger presence for the sixth season of the show - and a Colombian force to be reckoned with against her fellow judges, Usher, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton, who are known for their sarcasm and competitive edge.
New judges Usher and Shakira are feisty as the premier of The Voice 6 airs for two-hours. The Voice Season 6 had a lot of changes from the get-go with the departure of Cee Lo and Christina Aguilera, replacement judges Shakira and Usher are now back from Season 4.
