Shakira cleared of tax fraud in Spain after epic five-year legal battle – and is set for £50m payout Spanish judges have ruled in favour of Shakira after finding tax authorities failed to prove the singer was a Spanish tax resident in 2011. BANG Premier · May 18
Shakira's Revenge Arc Against Ex Piqué and Spain Tax Authorities Comes Full Circle With $70 Million Win A Spanish court acquitted the Colombian superstar Monday in a tax case tied to 2011, ruling that authorities failed to prove she was a tax resident in Spain that year. The decision overturned a 55 million euro fine and ordered Spain's Treasury to return more than 60 million euros, about… Latin Times · May 18
Shakira wins £48 million refund after Spain fails to prove tax residency In a significant ruling, a Spanish court has mandated a £48 million reimbursement to global sensation Shakira, clearing her of allegations of tax fraud dating back to 2011. The court concluded that the tax authorities did not provide sufficient evidence to establish her residency status during that time. The Times of India · May 18
Shakira in line for €55m payout as Spanish court rules tax fines were wrong Singer says she has faced ‘years of public shaming’, as court rules tax agency made mistake over her 2011 status The Guardian - UK · May 18
Pop star Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain and set for huge reimbursement Grammy-winning singer says eight-year ordeal impacted ‘my health and my family’s well-being’ The Independent UK · May 18
In the money: How much will Shakira receive after winning battle against Spain's tax authorities? Pop star Shakira is celebrating victory after a Spanish court annulled a hefty tax penalty imposed in 2011 claiming she failed to declare her residence in Spain. The singer has published a statement in which she says "there was never any fraud". Euronews · May 18
Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the government to return over 55 million euros in fines and interest The Independent UK · May 18
Shakira tax fraud case: Massive relief for Colombian singer as Spain's High Court clears her in tax evasion charges Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers and sports celebrities have also been in trouble with Spanish tax authorities. The Economic Times · May 18
FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira drops major teaser for official song 'Dai Dai' featuring Burna Boy FIFA World Cup 2026: Pop superstar Shakira has sparked excitement among football and music fans after unveiling a teaser for 'Dai Dai,' the Official Song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Economic Times · May 18
Controversial half-time show could change World Cup branding forever Is this the 'Americanisation' of football? Creative Bloq · May 15
Halftime hits: FIFA reveals star-studded squad for historic World Cup final show FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show. Euronews · May 15
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine Six passengers from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a quarantine expected to last at least three weeks The Independent UK · May 15
The Independent UK · May 15 Shakira returns to World Cup stage with new song for 2026 tournament The biggest World Cup, featuring 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 and is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico
The Independent UK · May 15 A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing A bungled message from a South Texas housing authority prompted mass flight
The Independent UK · May 15 The World Cup has an official song with Shakira and Burna Boy combining for 'Dai Dai' The World Cup — officially — has an official song
The Independent UK · May 15 Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai' Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem
The Independent UK · May 14 Antipoverty advocate Global Citizen hopes the World Cup halftime show drives money for education Global Citizen is gearing up for its biggest event yet: the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show
Sports Illustrated · May 14 FIFA Announce 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Headliners: Full Details The 2026 World Cup final will feature a halftime show, with FIFA taking a page out of the NFL’s playbook.
The Mary Sue · May 14 Woman left an empty granola bag in her cabinet. Then she knew her marriage was over: ‘That’s never happened before’ Some people tend to have a sense of when a relationship is unsalvageable or headed for divorce. Shakira famously knew her husband was cheating on her because of strawberry jam in their fridge. In this case, Atty. James Sexton, a divorce lawyer, recounted a story of one of his former…
International Business Times UK · May 14 BTS Becomes First KPop Group to Perform at FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show With Madonna and Shakira BTS to headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show in 2026 with Madonna and Shakira, merging sport, music, and education support
FourFourTwo · May 14 World Cup 2026 will prolong half-time interval for extravagant show, with acts announced The World Cup will include a half-time show this summer and its acts have been announced
The Independent UK · May 14 FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS
The Economic Times · May 14 Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show Global music stars Shakira, Madonna and K-pop group BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, with proceeds supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aimed at expanding access to education and football for children worldwide