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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Credits Her Sons as the 'Reason Why I'm Alive': 'They're Everything to Me'
Shakira may have an amazing career, but she says her boys, Sasha and Milan, mean "everything to me" The "Hips Don't Lie" singer opened up about the emotional high point during her show, where she's singing a ballad she wrote for her children, to BBC, describing it as "precious" The mom of two welcomed her son Milan in January 2013, followed by her son Sasha in January 2015Shakira may have a great career, but her boys mean "everything" to her. The "Hips Don't Lie" singer, 48, spoke with BBC about an emotional high point in her show, which comes while she's singing "Acróstico." Shakira wrote the ballad for her children, Sasha, 10, and Milan, 12, as a promise to them that she'd stay strong amid the split from their father and her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué. "My heart melts every time I see them on that screen and I hear their little voices," the star told the outlet. "They're just everything to me. They're my engine and the reason why I'm alive. So having them every night on stage, it's just such a precious moment." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Elsewhere in the interview, the proud mom admitted that this is the first tour that her boys have been old enough to see her perform. She told the outlet that they have "mixed emotions" about it, saying that they get "stressed out" for her. "When I have a show, they're kind of stressed out because they want everything to come out perfect for me," she said. "They're always worried, like, 'Mom, how did it go? Did you fall? Are you okay?' And I try to show them that there's no perfect show. It's okay to make a mistake." Shakira told PEOPLE in 2015 that parenting is the hardest thing she's ever had to do. "It's one of the most difficult things I've done in my life," she said. "I've been on the most challenging stages performing in front of really demanding audiences and I've been meeting with world leaders who sometimes make you a little bit apprehensive, but nothing has made me so self-conscious as being a mom. … Every day I wonder if I'm doing the right thing. I just want to improve in the job, the hardest job on earth." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Despite the challenges of motherhood, it is clear that the boy mom loves her children. Shakira had her two favorite people there to support her at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the Colombian singer brought her sons with her as she attended music's biggest night. In one sweet photo from the event, the proud mom could be seen walking hand-in-hand with her boys, who wore matching silver tuxedos. Later in the night when Shakira took home the award for best Latin pop album, the musician received big hugs from her boys as she headed to the stage. When she accepted her Grammy, Shakira adorably shouted out her sons. "I want to share this award with my kids, Milan and Sasha, who are here with me," she said. "I'm so proud of you guys, of your kind hearts." Her boys blew her kisses in return as the mom of two added, "Thank you so much for supporting me the way you do. I love you." Read the original article on People
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shakira 'living in constant fear' as she speaks out against Trump's anti-immigrant policies during record-breaking tour
After a successful Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran concert at Hard Rock Stadium , global superstar Shakira took a moment backstage to speak from the heart. Her 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son, who feature in a tender duet during her encore song 'Acróstico,' aren't just stage visuals; they're 'everything to me, my engine and the reason why I'm alive,' she said. Shakira has performed for over two million fans across North and South America with 64 sold-out shows. Shakira on hostility towards immigrants by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Sanur (Prices May Surprise You) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now 'It means living in constant fear,' she says of being an immigrant in America today, after dedicating her latest Grammy to the immigrant community, as she said, 'all my immigrant brothers and sisters, you are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.' She added, 'Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.' Live Events Also read: Judge temporarily bars Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles Shakira's journey as an immigrant For Shakira, performing in Miami holds deep personal meaning as it's the city she moved to at 19, leaving behind stardom in Colombia to chase her dream of breaking into the English-speaking music world. With no formal training in English, she immersed herself in Spanish-English dictionaries and the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Walt Whitman, and Bob Dylan to master songwriting. She contrasted her acceptance in the US with the fear many immigrants now face under hostile political climates. Turmoil in the country Shakira's comments reverberate across a country in turmoil. Just miles north, Los Angeles has become the epicenter of nationwide outrage. ICE raids have ignited mass protests, with thousands demanding an end to what they call 'mass deportation' and federal troop deployments to dozens of immigrant neighborhoods. Among the uproar, over 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines were mobilized, curfews imposed, and hundreds detained. One senator was even forcefully removed from a press conference sparking fury that reverberated nationwide. Trump's anti immigration stance It all stems from President Trump's return to aggressive immigration enforcement: a directive to ICE for up to 3,000 arrests daily, including in hospitals and homeless shelters Trump even reinstated a 12-country travel ban in early June and expanded deportations, including long-term, undocumented workers, despite warnings of critical labor shortages. While deportations dropped sharply (from 200,000 to 12,000 monthly encounters), Trump's team has shifted focus to deep-rooted communities, triggering civil unrest.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Shakira 'living in constant fear' as she speaks out against Trump's anti-immigrant policies during record-breaking tour
Shakira on hostility towards immigrants Live Events Shakira's journey as an immigrant Turmoil in the country Trump's anti immigration stance (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel After a successful Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran concert at Hard Rock Stadium , global superstar Shakira took a moment backstage to speak from the heart. Her 12-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son, who feature in a tender duet during her encore song 'Acróstico,' aren't just stage visuals; they're 'everything to me, my engine and the reason why I'm alive,' she has performed for over two million fans across North and South America with 64 sold-out shows.'It means living in constant fear,' she says of being an immigrant in America today, after dedicating her latest Grammy to the immigrant community, as she said, 'all my immigrant brothers and sisters, you are loved, you are worth it, and I will always fight with you.'She added, 'Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.'For Shakira, performing in Miami holds deep personal meaning as it's the city she moved to at 19, leaving behind stardom in Colombia to chase her dream of breaking into the English-speaking music no formal training in English, she immersed herself in Spanish-English dictionaries and the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Walt Whitman, and Bob Dylan to master songwriting. She contrasted her acceptance in the US with the fear many immigrants now face under hostile political comments reverberate across a country in turmoil. Just miles north, Los Angeles has become the epicenter of nationwide outrage. ICE raids have ignited mass protests, with thousands demanding an end to what they call 'mass deportation' and federal troop deployments to dozens of immigrant the uproar, over 4,100 National Guard troops and 700 Marines were mobilized, curfews imposed, and hundreds detained. One senator was even forcefully removed from a press conference sparking fury that reverberated all stems from President Trump's return to aggressive immigration enforcement: a directive to ICE for up to 3,000 arrests daily, including in hospitals and homeless sheltersTrump even reinstated a 12-country travel ban in early June and expanded deportations, including long-term, undocumented workers, despite warnings of critical labor deportations dropped sharply (from 200,000 to 12,000 monthly encounters), Trump's team has shifted focus to deep-rooted communities, triggering civil unrest.
