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Shakira resumes world tour with concert in Peru after canceling show due to illness • Feb. 18, 2025, 1:23 AM ET (AP)
Colombian superstar Shakira cancels her concert in Lima after being hospitalized • Feb. 16, 2025, 4:56 PM ET (AP)
Beyoncé wins album of the year at the 2025 Grammys for 'Cowboy Carter' • Feb. 3, 2025, 9:44 AM ET (AP)
The Latest: Shakira wins best Latin pop album • Feb. 2, 2025, 10:42 PM ET (AP)
Beyoncé, Kendrick, Sabrina and more: AP predicts who will win at the 2025 Grammys • Jan. 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Born February 2, 1977 (age 48) • Barranquilla • Colombia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2025) • Grammy Award (2018) • Grammy Award (2006) • Grammy Award (2001)

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