Global pop stars LISA, Rema, and Anitta join forces for FIFA World Cup 2026 with the collaboration 'Goals', a cross‑continental anthem set to energize fans ahead of the tournament.
Shakira headlined a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated 2 million attendees and performing nearly 30 songs with guests Anitta, Maria Bethania, and Caetano Veloso; the event, part of a streak of free female-led beach shows, is expected to generate about $150 million in tourism revenue for the city and followed record crowds set by Madonna (2024) and Lady Gaga (2025).
Shakira headlined a massive, free show on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an estimated two million fans. The near three-hour set spanned her biggest hits—Hips Don’t Lie, Waka Waka, La Tortura, Whenever, Wherever, Loca, and She Wolf—and closed with BZRP Music Sessions #53/66. She was joined by Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, and Anitta (performing Choka Choka). The concert is part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour and the Todo Mundo no Rio series, during which Shakira reiterated her love for the city, even skywriting “I love you, Brazil.”
At the 2024 Latin GRAMMYs, Brazilian artists Anitta and Tiago Iorc delivered a heartfelt acoustic performance of Anitta's "Mil Veces" and a tribute to the late Sérgio Mendes with "Mas Que Nada." The event celebrated Latin music's rich heritage, with Anitta nominated for Record Of The Year and Iorc for Best Singer-Songwriter Song. The ceremony also honored legends like Carlos Vives and Juan Luis Guerra, highlighting the enduring influence of Latin music genres.
Brazilian pop star Anitta revealed on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast that she stopped using hormonal birth control due to severe side effects like hair loss, mood swings, and depression. She now uses condoms and advocates for shared responsibility in contraception. Anitta also discussed her health journey, including a mostly vegan diet, and her experience with a copper IUD exacerbating her endometriosis. She hopes to have children in the future and shared insights on her personal and professional life, including performing with Madonna.
Brazilian singer Anitta revealed she created her new album "Funk Generation" while hospitalized for months in 2022 due to a severe illness that left her unable to walk. The experience, which she described as a wake-up call, inspired her to focus on her health and spirituality. Anitta, who was diagnosed with endometriosis, shared that the album was made without concern for commercial success, but rather for personal fulfillment and joy.
Brazilian singer Anitta revealed she created her latest album, "Funk Generation," while hospitalized for months in 2022 due to a mysterious illness that left her unable to walk and fearing for her life. Despite the health scare, she has since recovered and is in good health, crediting her faith and spirituality for her healing. The experience led her to reflect on her life and priorities, resulting in an album she is proud of, created without concern for commercial success.
Mauricio Umansky, co-founder of The Agency and estranged husband of Kyle Richards from "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," was spotted partying shirtless in Aspen with Brazilian singer Anitta. Umansky celebrated record-breaking sales with colleagues before continuing the festivities with Anitta and others. Photos and videos on Umansky's Instagram Story showed him spraying Champagne and jumping around with the group. Umansky also spent time on the slopes with Anitta and YouTube star LeLe Pons. Meanwhile, Richards enjoyed a vacation in Mexico with friend Faye Resnick, showing off her bikini body.
Brazilian singer Anitta stole the show at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, arriving in a sexy black catsuit and later performing in a revealing ensemble despite the rain. Other celebrities in attendance included Charlize Theron, Bridget Moynahan, Sofia Carson, and Jungkook from BTS. The festival aims to end extreme poverty and has raised over $41.1 billion in funding. Megan Thee Stallion had to cancel her performance due to a scheduling conflict.
Brazilian pop star Anitta is grappling with the duality of her on-stage persona and her true self as she prepares to release her next album. Anitta, known for her maximalist pop image and unabashed embrace of her sexuality, is also Larissa de Macedo Machado, a shy and introspective individual. She has carefully cultivated the Anitta character for over a decade, but now she seeks a more "normal" life. Anitta's forthcoming album will pay homage to her roots in funk carioca, a sub-genre of hip-hop that emerged in the favelas of Brazil. She aims to uplift creatives from these marginalized communities and be a part of the future of baile funk.
K-pop boyband TXT and Brazilian singer Anitta have released a teaser for their upcoming song 'Back for More', which will be performed for the first time at the MTV Video Music Awards 2023. The song will be released on September 15, with a TXT-only version and remixes following later. TXT is also set to release their third studio album in October.
Latin pop superstar Anitta spoke candidly with Howard Stern about her butt tattoo, intimate cologne, bisexuality, and working with Madonna. Anitta, who speaks six different languages, has collaborated with big-name acts like J Balvin, Iggy Azalea, and Snoop Dogg. She also released a fragrance line called Puzzy by Anitta, which is a cologne for intimate areas. Anitta is bisexual and has a "three-month rule" for relationships. She taught Madonna how to sing in Portuguese and enjoyed the experience.
Brazilian singer Anitta, who made her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit debut in 2021, has turned up the heat in a series of gorgeous photos taken by photographer James Macari in Hollywood, Florida. The award-winning artist, known for her hit single "Envolver," broke the record for the first solo Latin song to top the Spotify Global Daily chart and earned a Guinness World Record. Anitta said she treated the photo shoot like a music video to calm her nerves and was pleased with the results.