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Shakira was acquitted of tax fraud in Spain after an eight-year case, with the court finding she lived in the country for 163 days in 2011—short of the 183-day residency threshold—and overturning a fine to award a €60 million judgment. Spain’s treasury may appeal to the Supreme Court, and she may not receive the money until a final ruling, but fans have exploded on social media with memes celebrating the victory.
Shakira released the official video for 'Dai Dai,' her 2026 World Cup anthem with Burna Boy, featuring cameos from soccer stars like Messi and Mbappé; she’ll also headline the World Cup halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19.
A Madrid court acquitted Shakira of 2021 tax-fraud charges and ordered Spain’s tax authority to overturn a €55 million fine and reimburse over €60 million in interest; she had previously settled a separate tax-evasion case in 2018.
Spain’s Audiencia Nacional ruled that tax authorities wrongly pursued Shakira for 2011 taxes, ordering the repayment of more than €55 million (about $64 million) because she was not a tax resident that year. The court found she spent 163 days in Spain in 2011, short of the 183-day threshold, and noted the ruling covers only that year’s taxes. Shakira had already settled a separate tax case for 2012‑2014 in 2023, paying €17.5 million plus fines (€7.3 million), with prison time avoided on a suspended sentence. She called the decision decisive and historic.
After an eight-year legal battle, a Spanish high court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the treasury to reimburse nearly $65 million, ruling authorities failed to prove she spent enough days in Spain in 2011 to be considered a resident. The tax agency said it would appeal to the Supreme Court and withhold payment until a final ruling, while Shakira called the decision a vindication and thanked supporters.
A Spanish court cleared Shakira of tax fraud charges for the years in question and ordered the return of fines she had paid, ending the long-running legal case.
A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a 2011 tax-year tax-fraud case, ruling she was not a tax resident in Spain that year (163 days, below the 183-day threshold) and ordering the Treasury to reimburse taxes and interest totaling about 55–60 million euros; the decision found no fraud and said a relationship with Gerard Piqué did not prove Spain was her main base of activities.
FIFA announced a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the July 19 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS, curated by Chris Martin to benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund; the plan has sparked mixed reactions—some applauding the global star lineup and charity angle, others worried it distracts from the game and resembles American sports traditions.
FIFA will stage a Super Bowl–style halftime show at the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS, curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise $100 million for children’s education and soccer access; the first-ever World Cup final halftime concert aims to blend sport, music and philanthropy for a global audience.
FIFA announced a Super Bowl–style halftime concert for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, headlined by Madonna, Shakira and BTS and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund which aims to raise $100 million to help children access education and soccer.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show, announced in a teaser by Chris Martin and Elmo; proceeds from the performance will go to FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund to help expand education and football access for children. The event is slated for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, with Fox Sports and Telemundo presenting in the U.S. The piece also notes the World Cup’s U.S. hosting history (1994) and that 2026 festivities begin June 11.
BTS will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show alongside Madonna and Shakira on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin curating; the show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and will be live-streamed globally, featuring Sesame Street and The Muppets in the lineup. BTS’ involvement follows Jungkook’s 2022 World Cup song “Dreamers” and BTS’ 2021 Global Citizen LIVE appearance.
Madonna, Shakira and BTS will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show, performing an 11-minute set at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on July 19, 2026, in a Global Citizen–curated event led by Coldplay’s Chris Martin that will raise funds for education and football access worldwide.
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 free Copacabana Beach concert in Rio de Janeiro on May 2, drawing about 2 million people. The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour set included hits like Hips Don’t Lie and La Tortura, with skywriting drones overhead spelling “I love you Brazil.” Officials estimate the event could boost the local economy by roughly 777 million reais ($155 million) through tourism and spending, citing City Hall and Riotur, as attendees from across Brazil and Europe celebrated Latin identity and the city’s post-Carnival glow.