Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known mononymously as Shakira, is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, and record producer. Referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music", she has had a significant impact on the musical landscape of Latin America and has been credited with popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to increased learning and use of the Spanish language worldwide. She is also credited with opening the doors of the international market in popular music for other Latin artists. Her accolades include four Grammy Awards and fifteen Latin Grammy Awards.
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Aug 18, 2026
Far Right
La chanteuse colombienne s'engage à reconstruire dix écoles après le séisme au Chocó.
Un geste charitable, mais le RN s'interroge sur la priorité donnée à l'étranger alors que nos écoles et nos retraités français sont sacrifiés.
Jul 21, 2026
Center
Performed at the World Cup closing ceremony along with Madonna and BTS.
Not directly political, but part of the national celebration that Centros enjoy as a cultural moment.
Jul 21, 2026
Lean Right
Shakira performed alongside Madonna during the World Cup halftime show in New York, drawing criticism for its length and flat delivery.
LR regards Shakira as a pop star past her prime, and the show's failure reinforces LR skepticism about globalized entertainment spectacles.
Jun 6, 2026
Center
The Colombian pop star arrived in Mexico City to participate in the inauguration of the 2026 World Cup, posting a photo with the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Her arrival underscores how the Mexican government is leveraging cultural and entertainment figures to project national unity and soft power around the tournament.