Shakira
21 Nov
Colombian pop icon Shakira has reached a settlement with Spanish authorities in her long-standing tax fraud case, avoiding a potentially lengthy prison sentence and a hefty fine. Under the terms of the deal, Shakira will receive a three-year suspended sentence and pay a fine of €7.5 million (approximately $8 million). Shakira had been accused of…
20 Nov
Colombian superstar Shakira will pay millions of euros in fines as part of a settlement announced Monday with Spanish prosecutors to settle her tax fraud case and avoid trial.
17 Nov
Shapeshifting Colombian superstar Shakira is in comeback mode after a torrid, highly publicised split from her footballer ex, Gerard Pique.
17 Nov
Just days after her success at the Latin Grammys, Colombian pop idol Shakira is set to go on trial in Barcelona on Monday for allegedly cheating Spain's tax office out of 14.5 million euros.
30 Aug 2023
MTV announced today that Colombian superstar Shakira will be honored with the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The award is given to artists who have made significant contributions to the music video medium. Shakira is a global icon with over 60 million records sold worldwide. She has won three Grammy…
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