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Shakira named Billboard’s First Ever ‘Latin Woman of the Year’

Anna OrtegaApril 25, 2023

by Anna OrtegaApril 25, 202303144

It seems like 2023 is truly the year of Shakira. Following the release of “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53,” with Argentine producer Bizarrap, she made Spotify history by breaking the record for the most monthly listeners as a Latin artist...

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Karol G is the First Latina Artist to Headline Lollapalooza

Sofía AguilarMarch 22, 2023March 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 22, 2023March 22, 202301963

Colombian artist Karol G continues on her record breaking, history making streak. Just last month, her latest album Mañana Será Bonito reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, making her the first Latina in history to hit the milestone with...

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Karol G Breaks Spotify Record with New Album ‘Mañana Será Bonito’

Ashley MercadoFebruary 27, 2023March 22, 2023

by Ashley MercadoFebruary 27, 2023March 22, 202303080

March 6 Update: Karol G is now the first woman in history to score No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with an all-Spanish-language album. Colombian reggaetonera Karol G made history with the release of her fourth studio album, Mañana Será...

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New Shakira Exhibit Coming to Grammy Museum in LA

Virginia IsaadFebruary 2, 2023

by Virginia IsaadFebruary 2, 202302520

Her hips don’t lie and neither does her resume and now Shakira’s music career is the focus of a first-of-its-kind exhibit featuring items from her personal collection. The iconic singer has earned three Grammy awards and 12 Latin Grammys and...

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Latin Music Playlist: 11 Tracks to Keep You Motivated Year-Round

Nicole YoungJanuary 25, 2022January 31, 2022

by Nicole YoungJanuary 25, 2022January 31, 202207806

Bad Bunny famously said “Yo hago lo que me da la gana” and that’s basically the motto for the start of the year. We’re almost one month into 2022 and we know that this time feels like a reset button...

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Dear White People: The Super Bowl Halftime Show Wasn’t Too Sexy, You’re Just Racist

Araceli CruzFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 2020021413

The Super Bowl Halftime Show, which featured Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, is sure pissing off a lot of white people. For the most part, the conversation on social media is that these Latinas presented a show that was over-sexualized. It’s...

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J.Lo & Shakira Made History With a Halftime Show About Latinx Pride & Resistance

Araceli CruzFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 202006482

As promised, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez brought their A-game during last night’s Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show. These phenomenal Latinas knocked down the legacy of the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show with a historical performance that included all-Latinx artists. In...

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Shakira’s 26 Best Songs of All Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020032631

Sunday, February 2 isn’t just the day that Shakira makes history with Jennifer Lopez this year, performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. It is also the Colombian star’s birthday (she will be turning 43). Colombians have been knowing about...

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Super Bowl LIV Is Going To Be Super Latino

Araceli CruzJanuary 31, 2020August 21, 2020

by Araceli CruzJanuary 31, 2020August 21, 202003595

Are you hyped for Super Bowl LIV? Whether you’re into football or not, this year’s Super Bowl LIV promises to be an entertaining show with great Latinx representation. As you may have already heard, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will both...

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Jennifer Lopez & Shakira to Perform at Super Bowl But We’re Not Sure How to Feel

Johanna FerreiraSeptember 26, 2019July 28, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraSeptember 26, 2019July 28, 202002783

Earlier this month, rumors started swirling that Jennifer Lopez could possibly be picked as this year’s Super Bowl Half-time performer and it looks like this is actually going down and apparently Shakira will be joining her. J.Lo tweeted today a...

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#TBT: Latin Songs From The 2000s We’ll Always Love

HipLatinaJune 7, 2018September 28, 2020

by HipLatinaJune 7, 2018September 28, 202008460

[tps_header][article_ad_lb][/tps_header] Today there a lot of talented musicians producing exciting and unique sounds. And we love to bring them to you up close as only HipLatina can. In honor of prolific talent Juan Gabriel (who passed in 2016), this week...

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Shakira as a Songwriter: 10 Songs You Should Be Obsessed With

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 27, 2017January 18, 2021

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJune 27, 2017January 18, 202105793

Sure, you know Shakira as the blonde, hip-shaking, yodeling Colombiana. She is fun, talented, and an accomplished Latina. But did you know she is also an exceptional songwriter? Her first album, Magia, featured songs she wrote from the ages of...