Shakira set Miami on fire with her presence at the Faena Forum during Billboard’s Latin Music Week. The 46-year-old Colombian singer discussed her successful career, songwriting process, and her relocation from Barcelona to the US with charm and style. Despite rumors of a romance with Jimmy Butler being denied, Shakira appeared stunning and youthful in a sleek black leather mini dress, showcasing her flawless skin and curves as she made her way to the stage. The outfit featured a plunging neckline and thin spaghetti straps, accentuated by a thick belt to highlight her enviable hourglass shape.
Shakira turned up the heat in Miami on a hot Wednesday, causing the temperature to rise even more at the Faena Forum for Billboard’s Latin Music Week.
The skirt was designed with thick pleats, giving it a romper-like appearance as the singer-songwriter confidently displayed a glimpse of her thighs below. Shakira appeared unfazed by the lack of breathability in her outfit, evident by her bright smile. To add some height, the petite 5ft2in beauty wore tall black leather boots with platform soles and high heels. Her long caramel-colored hair was styled with a middle part, flowing down in voluminous waves that framed her flawlessly made-up face. Completing her look, she accessorized with chunky brown Versace sunglasses and a striking black leather handbag adorned with large silver ovals. Adding a touch of glamour, she wore a bold silver and gold chain around her neck. At the Faena Forum, Shakira exuded regal charm as she arrived amidst a security detail and staff. During her entrance, she took a moment to interact with a young girl who was thrilled to see her.
Update: The 46-year-old singer from Colombia recently sat down for a chat about her incredible journey in the music industry, what inspires her when it comes to writing songs, and the decision to relocate to the United States from Barcelona, Spain.
Dressed to impress in black, the popular singer appeared much younger than her actual age, showcasing flawless skin and rocking a sultry black leather mini dress as she headed to the on-stage interview.
Shakira flaunted her stunning physique in a low-cut dress, showcasing her curves. The eye-catching outfit featured a wide belt that cinched her waist, accentuating her hourglass shape.
Watch out for those curves! She rocked a shiny ensemble complete with a wide belt cinched at the waist to highlight her perfect hourglass shape.
Standing confidently, the 5ft2in stunner added some extra inches to her stature by rocking a pair of stylish black leather boots. The boots had platform soles and high heels, giving her a boost in height.
Stunning: She opted for a middle part and let her caramel-hued hair flow in voluminous waves, falling gracefully over her shoulders. The perfectly styled locks beautifully complemented her flawless makeup.
Shakira appeared regal as she made her entrance at the Faena Forum, flanked by security and staff. While walking into the venue, she took a moment to have a conversation with a young girl who was thrilled to see her.
During the event, Shakira discussed her extensive career and what motivates her. She humorously mentioned that sometimes her creativity flows effortlessly, while other times she needs to be practically dragged into the studio to work on new music.
“I’m feeling very inspired and productive at the moment,” she shared with Billboard. “There have been instances where I needed a crane to get me to the studio, you know, kicking and screaming. But right now, I’m completely in love with the music-making process and my career.”
Shakira expressed how therapeutic writing new songs has been for her and expressed gratitude towards her fans for their unwavering support through challenging times. She also revealed that her young sons had introduced her to new musical talents, despite their tender ages of nine and seven, respectively.
The singer talked about her relocation from Barcelona to Miami following her separation from Piqué as well as her ongoing legal battles for tax evasion in Spain. She confessed that living in Barcelona made her feel isolated due to the lack of an active music scene, which made collaboration difficult.
Whenever she had new music ideas, she had to wait for her producer to visit Europe and consider coming to Barcelona, putting a damper on her creative process.
Inspiration was the main topic at the event where Shakira shared insights into her lengthy career and the things that drive her creativity. She humorously mentioned that she was currently in a creative whirlwind, but there were definitely times when she needed a little push to get into the studio and start working on new music.
She also shared about her decision to relocate from Barcelona to Miami following her breakup with Gerard Piqué. In addition to that, she is currently dealing with two ongoing trials in Spain for tax evasion, which might have played a part in her choice to move.
She expressed frustration over the lack of a thriving music scene in Barcelona, mentioning that she often had to wait for her producer to visit the city in order to work on any new music projects.
Appearance on stage: After entering the event venue, she made her way to the spotlight.
Oh, the way she exuded allure while strutting on the stage in her tall black patent leather boots was simply captivating!
Enjoying herself! Shakira chuckled as she conducted a Q&A session.
The setup led to some of her concepts not flourishing fully in the recording studio.
“I believe that’s why I lacked motivation,” she remarked. “But now, being surrounded by colleagues, producers, musicians, and friends is truly inspiring.”
She reflected on how singing in her native Spanish had become more trendy, in contrast to her early success in America where singing in English was necessary to appeal to a wider audience.
“It doesn’t matter how old you are, what genre you sing, what your circumstances are, or what language you perform in,” she emphasized. “What truly matters is the connection an artist creates with their audience through music.”
