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Pop star Shakira has agreed to a deal with Spanish authorities on the first day of a tax fraud trial in Barcelona, avoiding the risk of a prison sentence.

Karol G, Bizzarap, Shakira and Natalia Lafourcade, won big at the Latin Grammy Awards held Thursday.

Édgar Barrera is one of the most in-demand people in music.

Billboard Latin Music Week returns to Miami Beach next month and will feature panel conversations, workshops, showcases and networking opportunities with some of the biggest names in Latin music.

The 2023 Latin Grammy nominations are here.

Taylor Swift took home the top prize at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards for her “Anti-Hero” music video on a night full of surprises.

Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards next month.

Taylor Swift may soon become the most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history.

Pop star Shakira is facing more trouble from Spain’s tax office after a court near Barcelona agreed to open an investigation into a second case of alleged tax fraud by the Colombian singer.

Shakira’s two outfits worn during a Super Bowl halftime performance, her handwritten lyrics and her heavily crystalized electric guitar are among the items that will be on display for a museum exhibit in Los Angeles.

Justin Bieber’s record-breaking pop hits from “Baby” to “Sorry” are no longer his after the superstar sold the rights to all his early career music.

The World Cup 2010 in South Africa had Shakira.

Blake Shelton will leave the megahit U.S. version of “The Voice” after next season.

A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud.

Prosecutors in Spain say they will ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud.

The public relations firm that represents Shakira says the Colombian pop singer has opted to go to trial instead of accepting a deal offered by Spanish prosecutors to settle allegations she defrauded Spain’s government of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes.

Colombian pop star Shakira and her partner, Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué, are splitting up.

A court in Spain has dismissed Colombian singer Shakira’s appeal in a tax fraud case.

The ground shook as the voice of Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez collided with the cheers of fans at his first Venezuelan concert in over a decade.

Lin-Manuel Miranda went song by song through some of the hits of “Encanto” in a recent interview, from the breakout smash “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” to his self-described “’90s Rock en Español throwback” “What Else Can I Do?”.

Celebrities have joined Prince William in London for the inaugural awards ceremony of his Earthshot Prize.

A Spanish judge investigating alleged tax fraud by Colombian musician Shakira has recommended for the case to go to trial after concluding there is evidence that the pop star could have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.

Sony Music Publishing announced Wednesday, March. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Paul Simon is the latest icon to sell his rich catalog of songs. Sony Music Publishing announced Wednesday that it has acquired Simon's catalog, which includes six decades of music, from his time in Simon & Garfunkel to his solo career. Ad“I’m pleased to have Sony Music Publishing be the custodian of my songs for the coming decades. Sony Music Publishing also represents catalogs by Motown, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Ashford & Simpson, Leonard Cohen and more.

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2018 file photo, Ariana Grande attends the 13th annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series "The Voice" for its fall 2021 cycle. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – “The Voice" is switching their positions for Ariana Grande: the pop star is taking her seat in the coach's chair later this year. NBC said Tuesday that Grande will join the Emmy-winning series for its fall 2021 cycle. The 20th season of “The Voice" is currently on air and features those three singers along with Nick Jonas.

This photo provided by the NFL shows singer The Weekend speaking at the halftime press conference ahead of the Super Bowl 55 football game, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL via AP)The Weeknd may be known for his graphic music videos and performances featuring blood and violence, but the three-time Grammy winner says he will tone down his act during the Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star said he will “keep it PG” during his headliner slot on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium as the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. The 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show will be different this year due to the pandemic and The Weeknd said he will use different parts of the stadium, the field and a “little bit" of the famously massive pirate ship. AdWhen asked for his favorite Super Bowl halftime show, The Weeknd cited Diana Ross' 1996 performance. The Weeknd, whose real name is, Abel Tesfaye, joins a list of celebrated musicians who have played during Super Bowl halftime shows, including Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, Katy Perry, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and last year’s duo of Shakira and Jennifer Lopez.

The Board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, a U.K.-based investment company, has acquired 100% of Grammy-winning superstar Shakiras music publishing rights. Shakiras catalog includes 145 songs, including Hips Dont Lie, Whenever, Wherever, La Tortura, She Wolf and Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – 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. She’s won three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammys, four MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards and 39 Billboard Latin Music Awards. Last month, Bob Dylan said he sold his publishing rights of more than 600 songs to Universal Music Publishing Group.

J Balvin performs during the Coca-Cola Flow Reggaeton festival in Mexico City on Nov. 23, 2019, from left, Ozuna performs at the Latin American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Oct. 17, 2019 and Bad Bunny performs a medley at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 25, 2019. Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively.

Balvin scored a whopping 13 nominations at the 2020 Latin Grammys, including two nominations for album of the year and two for record of the year. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – At last year’s Latin Grammy Awards, popular reggaeton and Latin trap musicians such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna were dismissed in the show’s top categories. The Latin Academy announced Tuesday that Bad Bunny and Ozuna are behind Balvin with nine and eight nominations, respectively. Ozuna and Bad Bunny will also compete with themselves in several categories.

NEW YORK Jay-Zs Roc Nation entertainment company is partnering with Brooklyns Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. The new school will begin enrolling students for the fall 2021 semester, and 25% of the incoming freshmen class will receive Roc Nation Hope Scholarships. Roc Nation Sports was founded in 2013 and has worked with many athletes as well as the NBA, MLB and NFL, even co-producing this years Emmy-nominated halftime show with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will offer undergraduate degrees in music, music technology, entrepreneurship and production, and sports management. The school will also offer resources to high school students and those younger: Starting in spring 2021, the school will launch summer residential camps for high schoolers and Saturday programs for students ages 10-18 that focus on music and sports management.

Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show Starring Jennifer Lopez And Shakira picked up four nominations, including outstanding variety special (live). It was not clear if Lopez and Shakira were specifically nominated, though past halftime singers, including Beyonc, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, have earned Emmy nominations as performers. For their work on Watchmen, they scored a second Emmy nomination for outstanding music composition for a limited series, movie or special. They earned nominations as producers for outstanding documentary or nonfiction special and as writers for outstanding writing for a nonfiction program. Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, who composed music for the Michelle Obama documentary Becoming, picked up a nomination for outstanding music composition for a documentary series of special.

NEW YORK Dwayne Johnson will host and Shakira, Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Hudson will perform on a globally broadcast concert calling on world leaders to make coronavirus tests and treatment available and equitable for all. The advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission announced Monday that Global Goal: Unite for Our Future The Concert will air on June 27. The concert will also feature appearances from Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, Kerry Washington, Salma Hayek and David Beckham. It will be broadcast on NBC in the U.S. and other television stations, radio stations, websites and streaming outlets around the world. The event aims to lift up the global community that is tackling equitable access to healthcare, and other enormous injustices facing our world, Johnson said in a statement.

Shakira may have created the best new meme of 2020, but there’s cultural significance behind the tongue trill that instantly became iconic Sunday night. There were hit songs, lasers, sexy backup dancers, guitar solos and Lopez on a stripper pole absolutely living her best life. Most people know that Shakira is Colombian, but her father is Lebanese, and the tongue flick she did is actually called a zaghrouta, which is a traditional Arabic expression of celebration and happiness. This is called zaghrouta. https://t.co/bixdVn34vF — Bozi Tatarevic (@hoonable) February 3, 2020Chiming in because I know everyone will be making jokes about this for days — this is a popular Arab tradition, called zaghrouta, used to express joy at celebrations.

The 2020 Super Bowl has come and gone, and as usual, everyone seems to be talking about the great commercials they saw, and just how great Jennifer Lopez and Shakira were during the halftime performance. Most unexpected cry: GoogleDid anyone else suddenly find themselves sobbing during the first half of the game during the Google commercial? The commercial featured extraordinary Americans doing extraordinary things. Most likely to make you want to crash the patriarchy: MicrosoftIn case you didn’t know, this year’s big game featured the first woman to coach during a Super Bowl. She didn’t become the first woman to help coach a team to a Super Bowl victory, but we’ve got a feeling she’ll be getting there very soon.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – 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. Their breathless athleticism matched that of the football players waiting in the locker room. MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Shakira and Jennifer Lopez perform onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Having, essentially, an opening act for a concert that stretches not much longer than a dozen minutes was a risky move. At times the performance seemed rushed, as if they were trying to say too much in too short of time.

MIAMI, Fla. – Descending from the air, Lady Gaga kicked off a pre-Super Bowl concert by mimicking her entrance to her Super Bowl halftime performance three years ago, which earned her raved reviews. “I wish so much love and so much luck to everyone that’s doing the halftime show, to both the teams that are playing each other in the Super Bowl,” she said. “They’re all champions.”Teary-eyed, she thanked the audience for their support and for allowing her to perform at the halftime show in 2017. So, thank you,” said Gaga, who also wowed audiences at the 2016 Super Bowl when she sang the national anthem. “When I said, ‘Hey Mom and Dad,’ at the Super Bowl, that wasn’t planned.

Shakira, Jennifer Lopez ready to bring star power to Super BowlPublished: January 30, 2020, 5:26 pmLatina superstars Shakira and Jennifer Lopez say they're ready to bring the energy to the Super Bowl LIV halftime show.

MIAMI – There will be no shortage of Latin influence on display throughout Super Bowl LIV. “It’s very Shakira and it’s very Jennifer, and I think that’s what you’re going to get from the performance,” Lopez said during a news conference Thursday in Miami. “The Super Bowl, it’s a very American event,” Shakira said. Growing up in her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira said, “No one would have thought that I would end up performing at the Super Bowl one day. She’s been teasing the bedazzled cup on social media, using the hash tags “BlingCup” and “SuperBowlLIV.”“I will need it during my performance,” Lopez, who expects to be sweating, said.

The hitmaker will perform at multiple pre-Super Bowl events this week, which will be jam-packed with other A-list celebrities, including Diddy, Shaquille O'Neal, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Post Malone, Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Cardi B, Chris Brown, Guns N’ Roses and Maroon 5. I remember Super Bowl came here 10 years ago and it was a special time. Khaled will perform at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest’s EA Sports Bowl, the VEWTOPIA Music Festival and Rolling Stone’s party. Others, too, will perform several times throughout the week, including Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, the Chainsmokers, DaBaby, Marshmello, Megan Thee Stallion, Meek Mill and Tiesto. Gaga, who headlined the halftime show in 2017, will perform at the same venue for AT&T TV Super Saturday Night, held a day before Super Bowl 54.

Jemal Countess / Getty ImagesMIAMI - While surprise guests are expected to appear during next year's Super Bowl halftime show at Hard Rock Stadium, South Florida's own Gloria Estefan will not be one of them. Estefan confirmed she turned down an offer by Jay-Z to appear with headliners Jennifer Lopez and Shakira during the performance at Super Bowl LIV. Having already appeared in two Super Bowl halftime shows, Estefan felt there was no need for a trifecta. Estefan told Entertainment Tonight. In a fun twist of fate, Emilio Estefan originally signed Shakira when she was just starting out in the business, while Gloria co-wrote hits for both her and Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will headline the Super Bowl LIV halftime show at Hard Rock Stadium. MIAMI - The Super Bowl has been set. Well, at least the Super Bowl halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, two of the biggest names in entertainment, were announced Thursday as the headliners for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show this February at Hard Rock Stadium. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in South Florida performers:Super Bowl II - 1968 - Grambling marching band1968 Grambling marching band Super Bowl III - 1969 - Florida A&M marching band1969 Florida A&M marching band Super Bowl V - 1971 - Southeast Missouri State marching band1971 Southeast Missouri State marching band Super Bowl X - 1976 - Up with People1976 Up with People Super Bowl XIII - 1979 - Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean)1979 Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean) Super Bowl XXIII - 1989 - Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll)1989 Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll) Super Bowl XXIX - 1995 - Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound Machine1995 Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound Machine Super Bowl XXXIII - 1999 - Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy1999 Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Super Bowl XLI - 2007 - Prince2007 Prince Super Bowl XLIV - 2010 - The WhoCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI – The Super Bowl has been set. Well, at least the Super Bowl halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, two of the biggest names in entertainment, were announced Thursday as the headliners for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show this February at Hard Rock Stadium. Lopez had long been rumored to be in conversations with NFL officials to perform, but the Shakira announcement was the big surprise. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in South Florida performers:

MIAMI - The Super Bowl has been set. Well, at least the Super Bowl halftime show. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, two of the biggest names in entertainment, were announced Thursday as the headliners for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show next February at Hard Rock Stadium. Lopez had long been rumored to be in conversations with NFL officials to perform, but the Shakira announcement was the big surprise. Here's a list of Super Bowl halftime in Miami performers:Super Bowl II - 1968 - Grambling marching band1968 Grambling marching band Super Bowl III - 1969 - Florida A&M marching band1969 Florida A&M marching band Super Bowl V - 1971 - Southeast Missouri State marching band1971 Southeast Missouri State marching band Super Bowl X - 1976 - Up with People1976 Up with People Super Bowl XIII - 1979 - Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean)1979 Ken Hamilton (Salute to the Caribbean) Super Bowl XXIII - 1989 - Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll)1989 Elvis Presto (1950s Rock and Roll) Super Bowl XXIX - 1995 - Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound Machine1995 Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Tony Bennett, Miami Sound Machine Super Bowl XXXIII - 1999 - Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy1999 Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Super Bowl XLI - 2007 - Prince2007 Prince Super Bowl XLIV - 2010 - The WhoCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.

MIAMI – After singers Shakira, Carlos Vives and Juanes tweeted their support for their FIFA World Cup team Thursday, the players made them proud with a memorable celebration that made World Cup history. And after the 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast, and the 3-0 victory against Greece, social media exploded with thousands of mentions of the country's name. "In Colombia they celebrate World Cup victories by throwing cocaine everywhere," Mitch Wrobel said on Twitter Thursday. And Colombian social media users rushed to correct and defend their country. During the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a drug cartel gunman killed professional soccer player Andres Escobar two weeks after he made a mistake on the field.