History of Shakira in Timeline
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll is a highly acclaimed Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer, often dubbed the "Queen of Latin Music." She is recognized for her significant influence on Latin American music and her role in popularizing Hispanophone music globally, contributing to the increased interest in the Spanish language. She has received numerous awards, including 4 Grammy Awards and 15 Latin Grammy Awards.
February 1977: Shakira's birth in Barranquilla, Colombia
On February 2, 1977, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, as the only child of William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll Torrado.
February 1977: Shakira's Birth
On February 2, 1977, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is known as a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer and is referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music."
1990: Recording of debut album Magia
In 1990, Shakira began recording her debut album, Magia, at the age of 13.
February 1993: Performance at Viña del Mar International Song Festival
In February 1993, Shakira performed at Chile's Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where she presented the ballad 'Eres' and won third place.
March 1993: Release of Peligro
In March 1993, Shakira's second studio album, 'Peligro', was released. Shakira was not pleased with the final result, taking issue mainly with the production, and the album became another commercial failure.
1993: Release of 'Peligro'
In 1993, Shakira released her second album, 'Peligro', which became another commercial failure for the artist.
1994: Starring in El Oasis
From 1993 to 1994, Shakira starred in the Colombian TV series 'El Oasis'.
1994: Shakira acts in Colombian telenovela El Oasis
In 1994, Shakira acted in the Colombian telenovela El Oasis, playing the character of Luisa Maria.
1994: Recording of "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?"
In 1994, Shakira recorded "¿Dónde Estás Corazón?" for the compilation album Nuestro Rock Volumen II. The song became a hit in Colombia and led to the production of her third studio album.
October 1995: Start of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, Shakira began her Tour Pies Descalzos with an opening concert, Concierto de Lanzamiento, in Bogotá. The tour highlighted her rock skills and lasted for two years.
October 1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos' and Start of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1995, Shakira released her third studio album, 'Pies Descalzos', and commenced her first international tour, Tour Pies Descalzos.
1995: Release of 'Pies Descalzos'
In 1995, Shakira released her album "Pies Descalzos", marking her international breakthrough with its assertive sound, direct lyrics, personal aesthetic, and incorporation of reggae, dancehall, bossa nova, and bachata elements.
1995: "Pienso en ti" re-release for soundtrack
In 1995, Shakira's song "Pienso en ti" from her album Pies Descalzos was re-released as part of the soundtrack for the film Love in the Time of Cholera in 2007.
August 1996: 'Pies Descalzos' certified platinum in the U.S.
In August 1996, the album 'Pies Descalzos' was certified platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA.
1996: Ballroom-Dance Performance at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico function
In 1996, Shakira gave a classic and elegant ballroom-dance performance at a Banco Popular de Puerto Rico function, showcasing a different side of her artistry.
1996: Concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional
In 1996, as part of her Tour Pies Descalzos, Shakira performed a concert at Mexico City's Auditorio Nacional.
October 1997: End of Tour Pies Descalzos
In October 1997, Shakira concluded her Tour Pies Descalzos, which had commenced in October 1995 and included 118 shows.
1997: Founded Fundación Pies Descalzos
In 1997, Shakira founded Fundación Pies Descalzos (the Barefoot Foundation), a Colombian charity aimed at building and maintaining schools for underprivileged children in Colombia.
1997: Billboard Latin Music Awards and Cultural Ambassador Appointment
In 1997, Shakira received three Billboard Latin Music Awards for Album of the Year for 'Pies Descalzos', Video of the Year for "Estoy Aqui", and Best New Artist. She was also named a national cultural ambassador by the president of Colombia.
1997: Release of 'The Remixes' album
In 1997, Shakira released "The Remixes", an album featuring extended electronic dance music and Portuguese language versions of tracks from "Pies Descalzos". The musical arrangements and many of Shakira's vocals were completely new.
September 1998: Release of Dónde Están los Ladrones?
In September 1998, Shakira released her fourth studio album 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?', which became a worldwide hit.
1998: Release of 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?'
In 1998, Shakira released "Dónde Están los Ladrones?", displaying her 'bohemian rockera persona' with powerful balladry and insightful social commentary, showcasing wisdom beyond her age through songwriting.
August 1999: Recording of MTV Unplugged
On August 12, 1999, Shakira recorded her first live album, MTV Unplugged, in New York City as MTV Unplugged's first Spanish language broadcast.
1999: Praised by Gabriel García Márquez
In 1999, Colombian Nobel Prize winning novelist Gabriel García Márquez wrote "no one of any age can sing or dance with the innocent sensuality Shakira seems to have invented", praising her phenomenal musical talent, extraordinary maturity, and will of granite.
1999: Fernando de la Rua becomes president of Argentina
In 1999, Fernando de la Rua, the father of Shakira's future boyfriend Antonio de la Rua, became the president of Argentina.
1999: MTV Unplugged concert broadcast
In 1999, Shakira's MTV Unplugged concert was the first time an "unplugged" episode was broadcast entirely in Spanish, marking her major breakthrough in the U.S. music market.
March 2000: Embarking on Tour Anfibio
In March 2000, Shakira embarked on Tour Anfibio, a two-month series of concerts in Latin America and the United States.
August 2000: MTV Video Music Award
In August 2000, Shakira won an MTV Video Music Award in the category of People's Choice – Favorite International Artist for "Ojos Así".
September 2000: Performance at Latin Grammy Awards
In September 2000, Shakira performed "Ojos Así" at the inaugural ceremony of the Latin Grammy Awards, where she was nominated in five categories.
2000: Freddy DeMann takes over Shakira's management
In 2000, Freddy DeMann took over Shakira's management from Emilio Estefan and negotiated a multi-million dollar global promotional deal with Pepsi.
2000: Shakira begins relationship with Antonio de la Rúa
In 2000, Shakira began a relationship with Argentine lawyer Antonio de la Rúa, the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rúa.
2000: Tour Anfibio
In 2000, Shakira embarked on her Tour Anfibio, showcasing her rock renditions.
2000: Start of Freddy DeMann's management
In early 2000, Freddy DeMann started managing Shakira's career and was impressed by her talent and abilities.
August 2001: Release of "Whenever, Wherever" / "Suerte"
At the end of August 2001, "Whenever, Wherever", called "Suerte" in Spanish, was released as the lead single from Shakira's fifth studio album. The song became an international success.
November 2001: Release of Laundry Service / Servicio de Lavanderia
On November 13, 2001, Shakira released her new album, titled Laundry Service in English-speaking countries and Servicio de Lavanderia in Latin America and Spain. The album debuted at number three on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
December 2001: Changed stage appearance and style
In December 2001, between Shakira's MTV Unplugged (1999) and Roseland Ballroom (2001) Manhattan shows, her stage appearance and style changed dramatically. "Her previous look was just as pretty, but the new one is tougher and wilder", noted Frank Kogan of The Village Voice.
2001: Success in Latin America
By 2001, Shakira had already sold 10 million albums in Latin America, according to Billboard, before she released 'Laundry Service'.
2001: "Whenever, Wherever" music video aired on MTV
In 2001, "Whenever, Wherever" music video was aired on MTV with both the English and Spanish versions. According to a spokesman for the channel, for the first time U.S. MTV had aired a Spanish-language video.
2001: Shakira and Antonio de la Rua get engaged
In 2001, Shakira and Antonio de la Rua got engaged but the marriage never materialized.
2001: Release of 'Laundry Service'
In 2001, Shakira entered the English-language market with her fifth album, 'Laundry Service', which became the best-selling album of all time by a female Latin artist.
2001: Devotion to music of the Beatles in "Underneath Your Clothes"
In 2001, Shakira expressed her devotion to the music of The Beatles in her song "Underneath Your Clothes". She also stated that she was very much in love with the rock sound.
2001: Controversy Over "Crossover" Transition
In 2001, Shakira's "crossover" transition with the new album Laundry Service and its manifestations created a rift among her followers, with some considering her a sellout due to her blond hair, English language singing, and new look.
2001: Became a pop sensation
In late 2001, Shakira released her first English material and became an instant pop sensation, thanks to her quirky poetic sense and a sexy video image built on her hip-shaking belly dance moves.
April 2002: Aerosmith's MTV Icon and VH1 Divas Las Vegas
In April 2002, Shakira performed "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" at Aerosmith's MTV Icon and joined VH1 Divas Las Vegas.
July 2002: Shakira Interview with The Observer
In July 2002, Shakira told Ted Kessler of The Observer that she felt like she was on an anthropological mission entering the English-speaking market to connect with different cultures. Kessler described her schedule as a 'promotional treadmill'.
November 2002: Tour of the Mongoose begins
In November 2002, Shakira embarked on her first worldwide tour, the Tour of the Mongoose, with 61 shows scheduled through May 2003 across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
2002: Described as a "rock girl"
In 2002, Evan Wright of Rolling Stone magazine described Shakira as "a rock girl through and through" with a "full-throated and urgent" singing style.
2002: Laundry Service becomes best-selling album
In 2002, Laundry Service became the best-selling album of the year, selling more than 15 million copies worldwide.
2002: Shakira Discusses Musical Fusion and Influences
In 2002, Shakira expressed that her music is a fusion of many different elements and that she is always experimenting. She also mentioned being inspired by the music of Asia, especially Indian music, and that many of her movements belong to Arab culture. Additionally, she noted the influence of South American folk music, especially Andean music.
2002: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2002, Shakira performed rock renditions during the Tour of the Mongoose.
2002: Compared to "Latino Britney"
In 2002, Ted Kessler of The Observer described Shakira as looking "like a Latino Britney" with her "all bleached blonde curls" and a "tiny 5ft frame".
2002: Release of 'Laundry Service: Washed and Dried' and 'Grandes Éxitos'
In 2002, the Laundry Service: Washed and Dried album (CD and DVD) was issued, comprising remixes and alternative versions of songs from the original collection. Sony Music also released Shakira's Spanish greatest-hits compilation, Grandes Éxitos.
2002: Shakira's thoughts on Rock vs. Pop
In late 2002, Shakira shared her perspective on rock versus pop music, acknowledging rock's rigidity and pop's metamorphic opportunities, expressing her preference to navigate between the two.
May 2003: Tour of the Mongoose continues
By May 2003, Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose included 61 shows across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, since starting in November 2002.
2003: Tour of the Mongoose
In 2003, Shakira continued the Tour of the Mongoose, featuring various rock renditions of her songs. The Rotterdam concert from this tour was later released as Live & off the Record.
2004: Release of Live & off the Record
In 2004, Shakira released a CD and DVD live album titled Live & off the Record, which sold three million copies worldwide.
April 2005: Release of "La Tortura"
In April 2005, Shakira released "La Tortura", featuring Alejandro Sanz, as the lead single from her album Fijación Oral, vol. 1. The song remained on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart for 25 weeks.
June 2005: Release of Fijación Oral, vol. 1
In June 2005, Shakira released her album Fijación Oral, vol. 1, which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 157,000 copies in its first week.
November 2005: Release of Oral Fixation, vol. 2
In November 2005, Shakira released her second English album and seventh studio album, Oral Fixation, vol. 2, which debuted at number five on the Billboard 200 chart.
2005: Performed "La Tortura" at the MTV Video Music Awards
In 2005, Sanz and Shakira performed "La Tortura" at the MTV Video Music Awards, marking the first Spanish-language song featured there.
2005: Release of 'Oral Fixation, vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released the English album "Oral Fixation, vol. 2", featuring "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean, mixing salsa, reggaeton, and cumbia. The album also includes "Don't Bother" and "Illegal" with Carlos Santana, exploring new musical territories.
2005: Release of 'Fijación Oral, vol. 1'
In 2005, Shakira released the Spanish language album "Fijación Oral, vol. 1", featuring "La Tortura" with Alejandro Sanz and incorporating reggaeton and dancehall elements. The album, mostly pop, also included singles like "No", "Día de Enero", and "Las de la Intuición".
2005: Releases of 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'
In 2005, Shakira released the Spanish-language album 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' and the English-language album 'Oral Fixation, Vol. 2'.
2005: Won Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards
In November 2005, Shakira won the Best Female award at the MTV Europe Awards, beating Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Mariah Carey.
February 2006: Release of Hips Don't Lie
In February 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean, was released as the second single from Oral Fixation, vol. 2, and became Shakira's first number one single on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 2006: Grammy Award Win
In February 2006, Shakira won her second Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album.
April 2006: Honored at United Nations ceremony
On April 3, 2006, Shakira was honored at a United Nations ceremony for establishing the Pies Descalzos Foundation.
June 2006: Start of Oral Fixation Tour
In June 2006, Shakira embarked on the Oral Fixation Tour, which comprised 120 shows across five continents.
June 2006: "Hips Don't Lie" tops charts
On June 27, 2006, "Hips Don't Lie" made Shakira the first artist in Billboard history to simultaneously top the Mainstream Top 40 and Hot Latin Songs charts in the same week, solidifying her status as a groundbreaking artist.
November 2006: Latin Grammy Awards
In November 2006, Shakira received four Latin Grammy Awards, winning Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "La Tortura", as well as Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album for Fijación Oral, vol. 1.
November 2006: Release of "Illegal"
In November 2006, Shakira released "Illegal" featuring Carlos Santana as the third and final single from the album Oral Fixation, vol. 2.
December 2006: Founding Member of Latin America in Solidarity Action (ALAS) Foundation
In December 2006, Shakira became a founding member of the Latin America in Solidarity Action (ALAS) Foundation, a coalition seeking to promote early childhood public policies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
2006: Release of "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No"
In 2006, Shakira and Alejandro Sanz released the duet "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No", featured on Sanz's album El Tren de los Momentos.
2006: Reclaiming her image
In 2006, Shakira confessed to "getting lost in a cloud of hairdressers, make-up artists and assistants" for years, but declared then "reclaiming her image" and doing her own make-up.
2006: Cited for sharing her talent and culture
In 2006, the journal Global Issues cited Shakira as one of the celebrities "in today's globalized world" who "made it big by sharing the uniqueness of their talent and culture with the global community".
February 2007: Grammy Awards performance and nomination
In February 2007, Shakira performed at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards and earned a nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie" with Wyclef Jean.
November 2007: Release of Oral Fixation Tour live album
In November 2007, Shakira's third live album, Oral Fixation Tour, was released.
December 2007: End of Oral Fixation Tour
In December 2007, Shakira concluded the Oral Fixation Tour, which had started in June 2006 and included 120 shows across five continents.
2007: Clinton Global Initiative Commitment
At the 2007 Clinton Global Initiative, Shakira secured a commitment of $40 million from the government of Spain for victims of natural disasters.
2007: Shakira studies history at UCLA
Between 2007 and 2009, Shakira studied the history of Western Civilization at UCLA.
2007: Collaborations and film contributions
In 2007, Shakira collaborated with Beyoncé on "Beautiful Liar" for Beyoncé's album B'Day, participated in Annie Lennox's song "Sing", recorded "King & Queen" with Wyclef Jean, and contributed three songs to the film Love in the Time of Cholera.
2007: "Beautiful Liar" success
In 2007, the song "Beautiful Liar" was released. In January 2023 Shakira had her first top-ten since the release of "Beautiful Liar".
May 2008: ALAS Foundation charity concert performance
On 17 May 2008, Shakira performed at the ALAS Foundation charity concert in Buenos Aires, leading the presentation of Alejandro Sanz's song "No Es lo Mismo" and performing a cover of Silvio Rodríguez's song "La Maza" with Mercedes Sosa and Pedro Aznar.
December 2008: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the December 2008 issue of People en Español, Shakira was declared the Humanitarian of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to social causes.
2008: Honorary Chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education
In 2008, Shakira was named the honorary chairperson of the Global Campaign for Education, highlighting her commitment to promoting education worldwide.
2008: Forbes ranking and Live Nation contract
In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth top-earning female artist in the music industry, and in July, she signed a $312 million contract with Live Nation Entertainment for tours, recordings, sponsorship, and merchandise.
January 2009: People en Español's Humanitarian of the Year
In the January 2009 issue of People en Español, Shakira was declared the Humanitarian of the Year, acknowledging her contributions to social causes.
January 2009: "We Are One" festivities performance
On 18 January 2009, Shakira participated in the "We Are One" festivities in honor of Barack Obama's inauguration, performing "Higher Ground" with Stevie Wonder and Usher at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
March 2009: Release of "La Maza" studio recording
In March 2009, a studio recording of "La Maza" by Mercedes Sosa featuring Shakira was released on Sosa's album Cantora, un Viaje Íntimo.
July 2009: Release of "She Wolf" single
In July 2009, Shakira released "She Wolf" as the lead single from her upcoming album of the same name.
October 2009: Release of She Wolf album
In October 2009, Shakira released her eighth studio album She Wolf, receiving mainly positive reviews.
November 2009: Described as a wildly inventive diva
In November 2009, Steve Huey of AllMusic described Shakira as a "wildly inventive diva who created a cross-cultural pop sound rooted in her native Colombia but encompassing nearly every territory in the world".
November 2009: "The making of Saint Shakira"
In November 2009, The Guardian published an essay by Euan Ferguson titled "The making of Saint Shakira", discussing her impact on Colombia's social change and her ability to effectively discuss issues with world leaders.
2009: Shakira studies history at UCLA
Between 2007 and 2009, Shakira studied the history of Western Civilization at UCLA.
2009: Shakira's life described as "relentless and unlikely"
In 2009, Scott Malcomson described Shakira's life as "relentless and unlikely" in The New York Times Magazine, commenting on her intense manner, extreme work ethics, attentiveness to fans, and the limiting yet critical role of her "feminine allure".
2009: Showed how universal a Latin artist could be
In 2009, Scott Malcomson wrote in The New York Times Magazine that Shakira showed how universal a Latin artist could be, balancing her Lebanese ancestry and English-language songs while staying Latin American.
2009: Shakira reflects on her life in the public eye
In 2009, Shakira reflected on her life in the public eye from a young age, stating that it's the only way of living she knows and that her family and friends help her stay grounded.
2009: Release of 'She Wolf' album
In 2009, Shakira released "She Wolf", an electropop album with a clubby sound contrasting with her previous work. The title track, "She Wolf", and its Spanish version "Loba", featured videos with a sexed-up presentation. The album was considered a "sonic experimental trip", drawing on various folk music influences and becoming an anthem for the LGBTQ movements.
2009: "She Wolf" video release
In 2009, Shakira released the "She Wolf" video. The Independent's Craig McLean observed that she was happier geo-politicking than talking about her own sexual politics, referring to the 2009 "She Wolf" video and its publicity.
2009: Shakira reflects on her motivation
In 2009, Shakira spoke about her motivation throughout her career, initially driven by the desire to bring joy to her parents and pride to her community, but eventually realizing the importance of personal fulfillment.
2009: Shakira speaks of her relationship with de la Rúa
In a 2009 interview, Shakira discussed her unconventional relationship with Antonio de la Rúa, stating they lived as husband and wife without formalizing the union.
March 2010: Awarded Medal by UN International Labour Organization
In March 2010, Shakira was awarded a medal by the UN International Labour Organization in recognition of being a "true ambassador for children and young people, for quality education and social justice".
August 2010: Shakira and Antonio de la Rua mutually decide to separate
In August 2010, Shakira and Antonio de la Rúa made a mutual decision to take time apart from their romantic relationship, as announced in January 2011.
September 2010: Start of Sale el Sol World Tour
In September 2010, Shakira embarked on the Sale el Sol World Tour, visiting countries in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa.
October 2010: Release of Sale el Sol
In October 2010, Shakira released her ninth studio album, Sale el Sol, which received critical acclaim.
October 2010: Statement on Gypsies in GQ Magazine
In October 2010, in the Spanish edition of GQ magazine, Shakira stated "we are all gypsies" to French President Nicolas Sarkozy, expressing concern for the rights of gypsies and urging action for fundamental human rights.
November 2010: Article in The Independent
In November 2010, The Independent published an article highlighting Shakira as "living proof that pop and politics can mix." The article acknowledged her efforts to balance her music career with her commitment to battling poverty, noting her influence with the global political elite, even witnessing her mingling with political leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting.
November 2010: MTV Free Your Mind Award
In November 2010, after performing as the opening act of the MTV European Music Awards, Shakira received the MTV Free Your Mind award for her efforts to facilitate access to education for all children.
December 2010: Billboard Ranking and Viral Artist
In December 2010, Shakira was ranked number five on Billboard's "Online Video's Most Viral Artists of 2010" list, with 404,118,932 views.
2010: Most searched female entertainer of the year
In 2010, Google revealed that Shakira was the most searched female entertainer of the year.
2010: Collaboration with the World Bank
In 2010, Shakira collaborated with the World Bank and the Barefoot Foundation to establish an initiative to distribute educational and developmental programs for children across Latin America.
2010: Shakira launches her first perfume line with Puig
In 2010, Shakira partnered with Puig to launch S by Shakira, her first beauty product and the first of the Shakira Perfumes line, including S by Shakira and S by Shakira Eau Florale.
2010: Release of 'Sale el Sol'
In 2010, Shakira released the album 'Sale el Sol', which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
January 2011: Shakira and Antonio de la Rúa announce separation
On January 10, 2011, Shakira and Antonio de la Rúa announced their mutual decision to take time apart from their romantic relationship, while continuing their business partnership.
February 2011: Agreement between FC Barcelona Foundation and Pies Descalzos
In February 2011, the FC Barcelona Foundation and Pies Descalzos reached an agreement on children's education through sport.
February 2011: Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year
In February 2011, the Harvard Foundation named Shakira Artist of the Year at its Cultural Rhythms festival, awarding her its most prestigious medal for her contributions to music and her humanitarian efforts.
August 2011: Appearance on Dora the Explorer
In August 2011, Shakira participated in an episode of Dora the Explorer, and a song titled "Todos Juntos" by Dora featuring Shakira, was released with a music video.
October 2011: Appointed to President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
In October 2011, Shakira was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
October 2011: Nomination to White House Education Commission
In October 2011, Shakira was nominated to the White House Education Commission, acknowledging her dedication to education.
October 2011: Shakira terminates business partnership with de la Rua
In October 2011, Shakira terminated her business partnership with Antonio de la Rúa which led to the April 2013 lawsuit.
November 2011: Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In November 2011, Shakira received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognizing her achievements as an artist and advocate for social causes. Also in November, she was declared the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year at the Latin Grammys.
November 2011: Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year
On 9 November 2011, Shakira was honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for her artistic achievements and philanthropic undertakings.
December 2011: Release of Live from Paris
In December 2011, Shakira released her fourth live album, Live from Paris, promoted with the single "Je l'aime à mourir".
2011: Awards and appointments in 2011
In 2011, Shakira received the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year awards for her philanthropic and humanitarian work and contributions to music. She was also appointed to the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in the United States.
2011: Latin Grammy Award for Sale el Sol
In 2011, Shakira's album Sale el Sol won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album at the Latin Grammy Awards ceremony.
January 2012: Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
In January 2012, Shakira received the honor of Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French minister of culture, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts and literature.
June 2012: Release of "Get It Started"
In June 2012, Shakira collaborated with Pitbull for the song "Get It Started", a single from his album Global Warming.
September 2012: De la Rúa's civil litigation against Shakira
In September 2012, Antonio de la Rúa's civil litigation against Shakira was first reported.
September 2012: Joining The Voice as a coach
In September 2012, it was announced that Shakira and Usher would replace Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show The Voice in March 2013.
2012: Forbes Ranking
In 2012, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 40 on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women".
2012: Album release postponed
In 2012, Shakira originally intended to release a new album, but plans to release a single and video were postponed due to her pregnancy.
2012: Granted Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters
In 2012, Shakira was granted the honor of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government.
January 2013: Release of "Dançando"
In January 2013, Ivete Sangalo released "Dançando", a single featuring Shakira, off Sangalo's album Real Fantasia.
January 2013: Shakira gives birth to her first son, Milan
On January 22, 2013, Shakira gave birth to her first son, Milan.
February 2013: Release of "Blanca Mujer"
In February 2013, Draco Rosa released "Blanca Mujer", a duet with Shakira as a promotional single for his album Vida.
March 2013: The Voice coaching role
In March 2013, Shakira and Usher replaced Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green as coaches for the fourth season of the U.S. TV show The Voice.
April 2013: De la Rúa sues Shakira for $100 million
In April 2013, Antonio de la Rúa filed a lawsuit against Shakira in California, seeking $100 million after she terminated their business partnership.
August 2013: De la Rúa's lawsuit against Shakira dismissed
In August 2013, Antonio de la Rúa's $100 million lawsuit against Shakira was dismissed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge.
December 2013: Announcement of new single with Rihanna
In December 2013, it was announced that Shakira's new single, "Can't Remember to Forget You," a duet with Rihanna, would be released in January 2014.
2013: "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" called the most successful World Cup anthem ever
In 2013, Billboard called "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" the most successful World Cup anthem ever.
2013: Forbes Ranking
In 2013, Forbes ranked Shakira at number 52 on its list of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women".
2013: Shakira as coach on The Voice
In 2013, Shakira served as a coach on the American singing competition television series 'The Voice'.
January 2014: Release of "Can't Remember to Forget You"
In January 2014, Shakira released "Can't Remember to Forget You", a duet with Rihanna.
March 2014: Release of self-titled album "Shakira"
In March 2014, Shakira released her self-titled tenth studio album, "Shakira". The album debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200.
April 2014: Hero Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 26, 2014, Shakira was honored with the Hero Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards for her work with the Pies Descalzos Foundation and other charitable organizations.
2014: Third FIFA World Cup Performance
In 2014, Shakira became the first musical act to perform three times at the FIFA World Cup.
2014: Release of 'Shakira' album
In 2014, Shakira released her self-titled album "Shakira", retreating into mainstream pop/rock/adult contemporary/country music. The album includes the ballad Empire, reggae rock "Can't Remember to Forget You" featuring Rihanna, and "Dare (La La La)", a FIFA World Cup theme song.
2014: Shakira on The Voice
In 2014, Shakira served as a coach on the American singing competition television series 'The Voice'.
January 2015: Shakira gives birth to her second son, Sasha
On January 29, 2015, Shakira gave birth to her second son, Sasha.
August 2015: Shakira to voice Gazelle in Disney's Zootopia
On August 14, 2015, it was announced at Disney's D23 Expo that Shakira would voice Gazelle in the Disney animated movie Zootopia and record a song for the film.
September 2015: Shakira featured in Angry Birds POP!
On September 17, 2015, Shakira was featured as a playable bird in the game Angry Birds POP! for a limited time.
October 2015: Love Rocks Starring Shakira video game launched
On October 15, 2015, the video game Love Rocks Starring Shakira, featuring her, was launched.
2015: Time's Most Influential People on Social Media
In 2015, Time recognized Shakira as one of the most influential people on social media, highlighting her significant "social capital" and "unparalleled platform" for promoting her work and philanthropy.
2015: Work on El Dorado album
In the latter part of 2015, Shakira began working on her eleventh studio album, the mostly Spanish El Dorado.
January 2016: Release of Try Everything song for Zootopia
In January 2016, Shakira released the song "Try Everything", written by Sia and Stargate, for the Disney movie Zootopia.
February 2016: Premiere of Disney's Zootopia
In February 2016, the movie Zootopia premiered, achieving significant box office success worldwide.
May 2016: Collaboration on "La Bicicleta" with Carlos Vives
In May 2016, Shakira collaborated with Colombian singer Carlos Vives on the track "La Bicicleta".
October 2016: Release of "Chantaje" with Maluma
On 28 October 2016, Shakira released the single "Chantaje" with Colombian singer Maluma.
2016: Voice role in Zootopia
In 2016, Shakira had a voice role in the animated film 'Zootopia'.
April 2017: Release of "Me Enamoré"
On 7 April 2017, Shakira released the song "Me Enamoré" as the second official single from El Dorado.
May 2017: Release of El Dorado album
On 26 May 2017, Shakira's album El Dorado was released.
June 2017: Announcement of El Dorado World Tour
On 27 June 2017, The El Dorado World Tour was announced, and in June she released "Clandestino", another collaboration with Maluma.
July 2017: Performance at Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg
In July 2017, Shakira sang with Chris Martin at the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, aimed at securing funding for key issues like education, food security, and women's rights.
September 2017: Referred to as a "pop legend"
In September 2017, Time magazine referred to Shakira as a "pop legend".
November 2017: Shakira named in the Paradise Papers
In November 2017, Shakira's name appeared in the Paradise Papers, disclosing her sole shareholder status in a Malta-based company used to transfer over $30 million in music rights; her representatives claimed the company's use was lawful.
2017: Comments on Shakira's artistic output
In 2017, Kate Müser commented on Shakira's diverse artistic output. Rolling Stone compared her to American female pop idols.
2017: Named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders"
In 2017, Shakira was named one of the "World's Greatest Leaders" by Fortune for her philanthropic efforts and influence.
2017: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran after El Dorado
Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran released on March 2024 was Shakira's first studio album in nearly seven years, after El Dorado released in 2017.
January 2018: Release of "Trap" as single and Grammy Award
In January 2018, Shakira released "Trap" as the fourth single off the album El Dorado and won her third Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for El Dorado.
June 2018: "Chantaje" views on YouTube
By 1 June 2018, Shakira's song "Chantaje" had over 2.1 billion views on YouTube.
November 2018: Shakira speaks against education budget cuts in Colombia
In November 2018, during a visit to Barranquilla, Shakira criticized the Colombian government's plan to reduce the national education budget, arguing for increased investment in education and more schools, emphasizing the issue of social inequality.
November 2018: Release of "Nada"
On 3 November 2018, "Nada" was released as the fifth and final single off El Dorado.
2018: "Hips Don't Lie" selected as one of the greatest songs by 21st century female artists
In 2018, "Hips Don't Lie" was selected as one of the greatest songs by 21st century female artists by National Public Radio.
2018: Spotify's Most-Streamed Female Artist
In 2018, Spotify listed Shakira as the number 10 most-streamed female artist of the decade on the platform, and the highest-streamed Latin artist.
2018: Called a "titan of Latin Pop"
In 2018, The New York Times called Shakira "a titan of Latin Pop", noting her production of rock, pop, and reggaeton over almost three decades.
2018: Start of hiatus from touring
Shakira's last tour was in 2018 before the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour which began in February 2025.
October 2019: Featured on "Tutu" remix
In October 2019, Shakira was featured on a remix of Camilo and Pedro Capó's single "Tutu".
November 2019: Release of Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour
In November 2019, Shakira's fifth live album, Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour, was released.
2019: Shakira has released 30 fragrances as of 2019
As of 2019, Shakira had released 30 fragrances, not counting deluxe editions, in collaboration with Puig.
2019: Houston Press Recommendation for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In 2019, Houston Press listed Shakira as one of the women who should have been introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, noting her debut album was released nearly 30 years prior.
2019: Shakira applies for offshore companies
In 2021, the Pandora Papers revealed that in 2019 Shakira submitted applications for three offshore companies. Her representatives stated they were for dissolving existing companies with no income or activities, and that Spanish authorities were aware of them.
January 2020: Release of "Me Gusta"
In January 2020, Shakira released "Me Gusta", a collaboration with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA.
February 2020: Performance at Super Bowl LIV halftime show
On 2 February 2020, Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show, which had a viewership of 103 million people.
April 2020: Shakira receives the 2020 Global Literacy Award
In April 2020, Shakira was announced as the recipient of the 2020 Global Literacy Award by the World Literacy Foundation for her contributions to improving literacy for disadvantaged children.
May 2020: Shakira donates supplies to combat COVID-19
In May 2020, Shakira donated over 50,000 face masks and ten respirators to Barranquilla to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2020: 25th Anniversary of 'Pies Descalzos'
In October 2020, Lucas Villa noted the 25th anniversary of Shakira's LP "Pies Descalzos" (Bare Feet). Villa highlighted that the 18-year-old Shakira had full creative control, baring her soul and introducing her poetic lyricism to the world.
October 2020: Shakira appointed to the Earthshot Prize Council
In October 2020, Shakira was appointed by Prince William to the Earthshot Prize Council, which awards prizes to environmental pioneers.
October 2020: Shakira publishes op-ed on separated children at U.S.-Mexico border
In October 2020, Shakira wrote an op-ed for Time magazine about the 545 children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, criticizing U.S. immigration policies.
December 2020: Perceived as one of the most influential artists of the 21st century
In December 2020, Entertainment Tonight perceived Shakira as "one of the most influential artists of the 21st century".
December 2020: Teamed up with Black Eyed Peas on the single "Girl Like Me"
In December 2020, Shakira teamed up with Black Eyed Peas on the single "Girl Like Me", written as a tribute to Latin women.
2020: Paved the way for Latin artists
In 2020, Lucas Villa of Paper magazine summarized that Shakira paved the way for such Latin artists as Maluma and J Balvin to crossover.
2020: Shakira completes ancient philosophy course
In 2020, Shakira announced her completion of an ancient philosophy course through the University of Pennsylvania, describing it as an impractical hobby of hers.
2020: Spotify Record
In 2020, Shakira became the first female artist with four songs from different decades to have over 100 million streams on Spotify.
2020: Most Googled musician/band of the year
In 2020, Shakira was the most Googled musician / band of the year and the 7th most searched person.
January 2021: Sold catalog of songs to Hipgnosis Songs Fund
In January 2021, Shakira sold her catalog of 145 songs (publishing rights) to Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
March 2021: Shakira listed as a feminist hero by Global Citizen
On International Women's Day, March 2021, Global Citizen listed Shakira among "14 feminist heroes one should know and celebrate".
July 2021: Shakira faces trial on tax fraud charges
In July 2021, a Spanish judge ruled that there was enough "evidence of criminality" to bring Shakira to trial on charges of tax fraud.
July 2021: Release of "Don't Wait Up"
On 16 July 2021, Shakira released a single titled "Don't Wait Up".
September 2021: Shakira releases La Caldera NFT collection
On September 21, 2021, Shakira released the La Caldera NFT collection, featuring four audiovisual pieces, with proceeds supporting her Pies Descalzos Foundation.
December 2021: Shakira to be executive producer for Dancing with Myself
In December 2021, Shakira was announced as an executive producer for Dancing with Myself, an NBC dance competition series.
2021: Shakira condemns violence during Colombian protests
During the 2021 Colombian protests, Shakira condemned the violence and called on President Iván Duque to stop human rights violations.
2021: Pandora Papers reveal Shakira's offshore companies applications
In 2021, the Pandora Papers revealed that Shakira submitted applications for three offshore companies in 2019, but her representatives stated they were for dissolving existing companies with no income or activities, and that Spanish authorities were aware of them.
April 2022: Release of "Te Felicito"
On 21 April 2022, Shakira released "Te Felicito", a collaboration with Rauw Alejandro, as the lead single from her upcoming twelfth studio album.
June 2022: Shakira and Piqué announce separation
In June 2022, Shakira and Gerard Piqué announced in a joint statement that they were separating.
July 2022: Shakira refuses settlement and opts for tax fraud trial
In July 2022, Shakira refused a settlement offer from the Spanish Prosecution Ministry regarding alleged tax fraud and chose to go to trial to prove her innocence. Prosecutors requested an eight-year prison sentence and a €23.8 million fine.
September 2022: Shakira tax fraud trial approved
On 27 September 2022, a Spanish judge approved Shakira's tax fraud trial after prosecutors accused her of failing to pay €14.5 million in taxes, though she claimed to have paid all owed amounts plus €3 million in interest.
2022: MTV's Most Influential Women in Music
In 2022, MTV (Latin America) included Shakira in the list of "the most influential women in the history of music", as the only Latina on the list.
2022: Executive Producer and Judge on Dancing with Myself
In 2022, Shakira executive produced and judged the dance competition series 'Dancing with Myself'.
2022: Estimated Financial Worth
In 2022, Shakira's financial worth was estimated at $300 million.
2022: Dancing with Myself program aired in 2022
The television program Dancing with Myself, for which Shakira was an executive producer, aired in 2022.
January 2023: Release of "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53"
On 11 January 2023, Shakira released the single "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", a collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap.
February 2023: Release of "TQG" with Karol G
On 24 February 2023, the single "TQG" by Karol G and Shakira was released, becoming Shakira's sixth top-ten and highest-debuting single in the U.S.
May 2023: Billboard Latin Woman of the Year
In May 2023, Billboard honored Shakira as the "Latin Woman of the Year", the first time the magazine bestowed this distinction. Billboard highlighted Shakira's record-breaking achievements of 2022 and 2023 and noted that she had been one of the best-selling musicians of all time.
July 2023: Dominance on Latin Pop Airplay Chart
On 29 July 2023, Shakira became the first woman to occupy the top three spots on the Latin Pop Airplay chart with "TQG", "Acróstico", and "Copa Vacía".
October 2023: Shakira partners with Epson as brand ambassador
In October 2023, Epson announced a partnership with Shakira, making her the brand ambassador for Epson Latin America, to improve access to education for underprivileged communities.
November 2023: Shakira settles tax fraud case on trial commencement
On 20 November 2023, Shakira settled her tax fraud case at the start of the trial by paying a €7.5 million fine, citing her well-being and her children's interests as factors in her decision.
2023: Recognition as a Best-Selling Musician
By 2023, Shakira had sold over 95 million records, solidifying her status as one of the world's best-selling musicians.
2023: YouTube Views Milestone
By 2023, Shakira was one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube, with over 20 billion cumulative views.
March 2024: Release of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
In March 2024, Shakira released "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran", a collection of 16 songs born out of her breakup. The album showcases a variety of moods and genres, including Afrobeats, bachata, and Tex-Mex rhythms.
April 2024: Guest appearance at Coachella with Bizarrap
On 12 April 2024, Shakira made a guest appearance during Bizarrap's set at Coachella Festival in California, performing their two collaborations.
June 2024: Partnership with Despegar
In June 2024, the Despegar company announced its partnership with Shakira, referring to her as "the world's iconic artist". Despegar wrote that Shakira has challenged the boundaries of art and music, establishing herself as one of the most influential and beloved artists of all time.
September 2024: Release of "Soltera"
In September 2024, Shakira released "Soltera", an Afrobeats-influenced song focused on the pleasures of living without a male partner. The song was followed by a video in October featuring Shakira's female celebrity friends.
November 2024: Rescheduled tour start
Initially planned to begin in North America in November 2024, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour was rescheduled to begin in February 2025 in South America.
November 2024: Shakira to reprise Gazelle in Zootopia 2
On November 8, 2024, Shakira announced that she would return as Gazelle for Zootopia 2, reprising her voice role and composing a new song for the film.
December 2024: Osvaldo Ríos speaks of past relationship with Shakira
In December 2024, Osvaldo Ríos spoke of his past relationship with Shakira, which started when she was 20 and he was 36, and lasted nearly a year, stating their careers pulled them apart.
2024: Achievements and accolades in 2024
In 2024, Shakira performed at the Copa América final, released "Soltera", and received three Latin Grammy nominations and a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
2024: Release of 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran'
In 2024, Shakira released the album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which topped the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
February 2025: Commencement of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour
In February 2025, Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour commenced, her first tour since 2018.
February 2025: Shakira wins Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
On February 2, 2025, Shakira won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, and dedicated the award to immigrant brothers and sisters in the United States.
February 2025: Shakira partners with Hard Rock International to empower women
On February 27, 2025, Shakira joined forces with Hard Rock International for a year-long partnership to uplift women, with the Hard Rock Heals Foundation donating $250,000 to her Pies Descalzos Foundation.
May 2025: Collaboration and Performance in May 2025
In May 2025, Shakira performed with Wyclef Jean on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for the 20th anniversary of "Hips Don't Lie", and also released the duet "Bésame" with Alejandro Sanz.
May 2025: Favorite Latin Song award by the American Music Awards for "Soltera"
In May 2025, Shakira won the Favorite Latin Song award at the American Music Awards for "Soltera", making her the most-awarded female Latin artist in the award show's history.
May 2025: Shakira celebrates the Latino community during her U.S. tour
In May 2025, at the beginning of her U.S. tour, Shakira celebrated the Latino community, emphasizing representation and fighting prejudice during politically fraught times.
June 2025: Shakira launches her hair-care beauty line Isima
In June 2025, Shakira announced the launch of her new hair-care beauty line, Isima, designed with the diversity and specificity of Latina hair in mind.
June 2025: Shakira's Los Angeles show postponed due to civil unrest
In June 2025, Shakira's show in the Los Angeles area was postponed to August because of immigration policy and enforcement-related civil unrest.
July 2025: Shakira is Epson ambassador for META-CWA region
As of July 1, 2025, Epson announced that Shakira became the brand's official ambassador for the META-CWA region (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Central and West Asia).
October 2025: Joins FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Advisory Board
In October 2025, Shakira joined the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund's Advisory Board. The fund was a result of Global Citizen's partnership with FIFA in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
October 2025: Zoo Song released for Zootopia 2
On October 10, 2025, Shakira's song "Zoo", written by Shakira, Ed Sheeran, and Blake Slatkin, for the film Zootopia 2, became available.
2025: Voice role in Zootopia 2
In 2025, Shakira is expected to have a voice role in the animated film 'Zootopia 2'.
2025: Billboard's Top 100 Women Artists
In 2025, Shakira was ranked at number 45 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
January 2026: The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour Gross Revenue
As of January 2026, The Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour generated $421.6 million and sold 3.3 million tickets.
2026: Zootopia 2 becomes Disney's highest-grossing animated movie
By early 2026, Zootopia 2 became Disney's highest-grossing animated movie ever, earning over $1.7 billion worldwide, with the "Zoo" track having over 500 million streams.
2026: FIFA World Cup Partnership
In 2026, Shakira's FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund was a result of Global Citizen's partnership with FIFA in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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