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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Reveals the Major Hit She's Adding to Her U.S. Tour — and More Surprises
Sunday was Mother's Day, and Shakira had a ton to do — but first and foremost, she was spending time with her kids, Sasha and Milan, who had surprised her that morning with a picnic they'd organized. Later in the afternoon, the Colombian superstar would be diving into performance mode: The U.S. leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour kicks off in North Carolina on Monday night, making her to-do list basically endless. Speaking to Rolling Stone over the phone, Shakira shared that after the call she'd be flying straight into a fitting to try on some of the wardrobe she wears in the show — she changes into a total of 13 outfits throughout the nearly two-and-a-half-hour spectacular. Her favorite? 'I love the outfit for 'Session 53,'' she says, referring to a sheer bodysuit she wears during her hit 'Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53.' 'It's like a second skin. It looks like AI, I'm telling you. The design is so cool: It's like the fabric is tattooed on my body, and it's so comfortable.' More from Rolling Stone Shakira Reflects on 20 Years of 'Hips Don't Lie': 'It Changed My Story' Watch Shakira, Wyclef Jean Revive 'Hips Don't Lie' on 'Fallon' Shakira Roams a Desolate New York City in New 'Última' Video And then, at some point during the day, she was going to find time to rehearse 'Underneath Your Clothes,' a song she's introducing into the tour set list. 'I'm going to try to add a couple of new songs, like 'Underneath Your Clothes.' I feel like a lot of my fans are probably gonna want to hear it — it's one of my classics from Laundry Service.' She has a few other surprises up her sleeves, including bringing Alejandro Sanz onstage to perform 'La Tortura' in North Carolina, and Rauw Alejandro and Ozuna in New York (she's already said that Pitbull will be joining her MetLife show in New Jersey on May 16). 'I think it's going to be very interesting and a different kind of leg for this tour,' she says. 'I'm gonna have a lot of guests, friends of mine, colleagues that have collaborated with me in the past.' Already, Shakira crisscrossed Latin America, performing massive shows in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. She had tons of surprise guests there also — Maluma, J Balvin, and Grupo Frontera among them. She says she wanted to bring an epic show to Latin America, and make sure her fans were getting a full experience. 'I learned that this is more than a show, this is a communion, an encounter with my most-loyal fans and also my newest fans. It's really a moment of total identification.… I didn't want to save any effort, I didn't want to save any resources to take the best show possible to Latin America, because I feel and I really truly believe that my people deserve the best.' In the U.S., fans can expect the same caliber of performance and emotion. (Shakira says the moment that gets her choked up the most is when she sings her Pies Descalzos classic 'Antología': 'It's the testament to this relationship that I have with with my audience.') There are also a few interludes and bits of new music she's written for different parts of the show, including a flamenco-style arrangement and a piece of a bolero. 'Who knows,' she says, 'maybe one of these songs is worth developing because they're not just music to fill in the gaps. These are heartfelt musical pieces that have been properly produced.' The tour has also coincided with the anniversary of some of her biggest hits. This year marks the 20th anniversary of 'La Tortura,' which is why she wanted to bring out Sanz. 'That was probably very one of the very few songs that played in Spanish in America on American radio,' she says. 'So, it's like celebrating after 20 years the road that we've traveled, and how many obstacles as artists we have overcome.''Hips Don't Lie,' her mega-smash with Wyclef Jean, also turned 20, which the two artists recently celebrated on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 'It's going to be a lot different than performing live on a real big stage, live for thousands of fans,' she says. She and Jean have kept in touch over the years, last seeing each other at the 2023 VMAs, when he presented her with the MTV VMA Vanguard Award. 'I was like, 'Damn, you look good!'' she says, laughing. 'He's just the same sweet energy and so passionate about what he does, and nothing has changed.' Most of all, as she prepares to take the stage across America, she's proud to celebrate the Latino community, particularly during a fraught political era in the U.S. and in other parts of the world. 'This has always been my mandate since I started my career: I wanted to show the world what Colombians, what Latinos are about. I wanted you to fight so much prejudice that we've had to encounter throughout the years, and this moment together is a celebration of who we are, how far we've come,' Shakira says. 'I want the show to be representative of who we are as a community, especially during these hard times.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain ‘flower of the month' scanning at top supermarket for just £3
The June flower is a known symbol of love and beauty BLOOMIN' LOVELY Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain 'flower of the month' scanning at top supermarket for just £3 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS have been racing to snap up the bargain 'flower of the month' which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3. Whether set on a table or placed by a windowsill, they add instant style to any space. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Shoppers have been racing to snap up a bargain 'flower of the month' which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3 Credit: Getty 3 Roses are the June flower of the month according to Bloom and Wild Credit: Sainsburys 3 Sainsbury's are selling a gorgeous mini rose plant for only £3 Credit: Getty In medieval Europe, the flowers became symbols of love and royalty, often featured in heraldry and art. And they have been cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal. Roses are the most commonly known birth month flowers for June according to Bloom and Wild. The beautiful flowers with delicate petals come in many colours, such as red, pink, white, and yellow. The rose is also the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives but they can be very costly. Luckily, one popular supermarket is offering this stunning flower for a price that's difficult to beat. Sainsbury's shoppers can now get their hands on a mini rose plant for just £3 and customers have been loving the bargain. "Bought two of these for Mothers Day. One for me & my Daughter its lovely," exclaimed one happy shopper. Another added: "This is a beautiful rose perfect for a treat for Mother's Day and can be put outside once flowers have bloomed." "Always try and buy these from Sainsbury's as they are great value and my friends love them as gifts," declared another. Everyone can spot the pot plants - but you have 20-20 vision & high IQ if you can find five red roses in just 19 seconds A fourth shopper said: "I bought this approx ten days ago. Adds joy to my kitchen and incredible value at £3." While another said: "I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is delighted with it." Meanwhile, peony season has arrived and Aldi shoppers can now get their hands on fresh cut peonies for less than a fiver. And another supermarket giant - Sainsbury's - sell a similar bouquet for £6. Interesting Facts About Roses Roses are beloved around the world, cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal - here are some interesting facts. The rose is the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives. Roses are edible and have been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. The scent of roses can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. The world's oldest living rose is thought to be over 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany. The largest rose bush in the world is located in Tombstone, Arizona. Planted in 1885, it covers an area of over 9,000 square feet. The world's most expensive rose, the Juliet Rose, was introduced to the public by rose breeder David Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2006. This unique flower took 15 years to create and cost more than £3 million to produce. Shoppers are also running to Lidl to snap up a "pretty" plant that will give gardens a major flower boost - and it's only £9.99. And Morrisons shoppers have been snapping up outdoor kids toys, including a £20 sandpit bench & £25 basketball stand. Many parents seemed keen to snap up the items ahead of summer. One person shared: 'The bench is cool.' Another added: 'Let's get the garden ready!' And a third commented: 'We need to go in here.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain ‘flower of the month' scanning at top supermarket for just £3
SHOPPERS have been racing to snap up the bargain 'flower of the month' which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3. Whether set on a table or placed by a windowsill, they add instant style to any space. 3 3 In medieval Europe, the flowers became symbols of love and royalty, often featured in heraldry and art. And they have been cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal. Roses are the most commonly known birth month flowers for June according to Bloom and Wild. The beautiful flowers with delicate petals come in many colours, such as red, pink, white, and yellow. The rose is also the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives but they can be very costly. Luckily, one popular supermarket is offering this stunning flower for a price that's difficult to beat. Sainsbury's shoppers can now get their hands on a mini rose plant for just £3 and customers have been loving the bargain. "Bought two of these for Mothers Day. One for me & my Daughter its lovely," exclaimed one happy shopper. Another added: "This is a beautiful rose perfect for a treat for Mother's Day and can be put outside once flowers have bloomed." "Always try and buy these from Sainsbury's as they are great value and my friends love them as gifts," declared another. Everyone can spot the pot plants - but you have 20-20 vision & high IQ if you can find five red roses in just 19 seconds A fourth shopper said: "I bought this approx ten days ago. Adds joy to my kitchen and incredible value at £3." While another said: "I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is delighted with it." Meanwhile, peony season has arrived and Aldi shoppers can now get their hands on fresh cut peonies for less than a fiver. And another supermarket giant - Sainsbury's - sell a similar bouquet for £6. Interesting Facts About Roses Roses are beloved around the world, cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal - here are some interesting facts. The rose is the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives. Roses are edible and have been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. The scent of roses can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. The world's oldest living rose is thought to be over 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany. The largest rose bush in the world is located in Tombstone, Arizona. Planted in 1885, it covers an area of over 9,000 square feet. The world's most expensive rose, the Juliet Rose, was introduced to the public by rose breeder David Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2006. This unique flower took 15 years to create and cost more than £3 million to produce. Shoppers are also running to Lidl to snap up a "pretty" plant that will give gardens a major flower boost - and it's only £9.99. And Morrisons shoppers have been snapping up outdoor kids toys, including a £20 sandpit bench & £25 basketball stand. Many parents seemed keen to snap up the items ahead of summer. One person shared: 'The bench is cool.' Another added: 'Let's get the garden ready!'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are racing to snap up bargain ‘flower of the month' scanning at top supermarket for just £3
SHOPPERS have been racing to snap up the bargain 'flower of the month' which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3. Whether set on a table or placed by a windowsill, they add instant style to any space. Advertisement 3 Shoppers have been racing to snap up a bargain 'flower of the month' which is scanning at a top supermarket for just £3 Credit: Getty 3 Roses are the June flower of the month according to Bloom and Wild Credit: Sainsburys 3 Sainsbury's are selling a gorgeous mini rose plant for only £3 Credit: Getty In medieval Europe, the flowers became symbols of love and royalty, often featured in heraldry and art. And they have been cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal. Roses are the most commonly known birth month flowers for June according to The beautiful flowers with delicate petals come in many colours, such as red, pink , white, and yellow. Advertisement The rose is also the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives but they can be very costly. Luckily, one popular supermarket is offering this stunning flower for a price that's difficult to beat. mini rose plant for just £3 and customers have been loving the bargain. "Bought two of these for Mothers Day. One for me & my Daughter its lovely," exclaimed one happy shopper. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Another added: "This is a beautiful rose perfect for a treat for Mother's Day and can be put outside once flowers have bloomed." "Always try and buy these from Sainsbury's as they are great value and my friends love them as gifts," declared another. Everyone can spot the pot plants - but you have 20-20 vision & high IQ if you can find five red roses in just 19 seconds A fourth shopper said: "I bought this approx ten days ago. Adds joy to my kitchen and incredible value at £3." While another said: "I bought this for my daughter-in-law and she is delighted with it." Advertisement Meanwhile, peony season has arrived and can now get their hands on fresh cut And another supermarket giant - Sainsbury's - sell a similar bouquet for £6. Interesting Facts About Roses Roses are beloved around the world, cherished for their beauty, fragrance, and timeless appeal - here are some interesting facts. The rose is the national flower of England, the United States and the Maldives. Roses are edible and have been used in cooking and medicine for centuries. They are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. The scent of roses can improve mood and reduce stress and anxiety. The world's oldest living rose is thought to be over 1,000 years old. It grows on the wall of the Cathedral of Hildesheim in Germany. The largest rose bush in the world is located in Tombstone, Arizona. Planted in 1885, it covers an area of over 9,000 square feet. The world's most expensive rose, the Juliet Rose, was introduced to the public by rose breeder David Austin at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2006. This unique flower took 15 years to create and cost more than £3 million to produce. Shoppers are also running to Lidl to snap up a "pretty" plant that will give gardens a major flower boost - And Morrisons shoppers have been snapping up outdoor kids toys, including a Advertisement Many parents seemed keen to snap up the items ahead of summer. One person shared: 'The bench is cool.' Read more on the Irish Sun Another added: 'Let's get the garden ready!' And a third commented: 'We need to go in here.' Advertisement
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Soaring high in his journey through art
Imagine starting doodling at the age of seven, then, later on, gradually honing your skills throughout high school, only to see yourself overseas, pursuing your artistic studies further. Fourth-year fine arts student Shui Hoppenstein, from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has always been passionate about his form of art, expressing that his desire was to dive deeper into the art world through formal education. He firmly believes in pursuing one's passion, stating: 'I really wanted to study fine arts. To know more about the art world and chase my dream.' Read more: Lillian Gray Art School students make Mothers Day gifts with their own hands He recently saw his studies soar. As part of a student exchange programme, he spent three months at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts in Budapest, in the graphic arts department. 'There, I learned new printmaking techniques, including stone lithography, while continuing to develop my skills in etching and drawing.' Hoppenstein was one of two students sent to Hungary, helping to establish a relationship between the two universities. He saw the experience as a rich approach on how to look at art on that side of the globe. Also read: Art at any age at Lillian Gray Art School He added that he cherished the opportunity to connect with fellow students from Hungary, appreciating the warm environment and collaborative spirit. Being an art student, Hoppenstein is very aware of the challenges that come with it, the same as other aspiring fine artists in South Africa. Yet he remains steadfast in his mission to his art. His third-year body of work centred on the challenges between old age and youth. Exploring how his generation often overlooks the inevitability of aging. 'For my research, I visited the Deutsches Altersheim, interviewing many residents about their experiences, their aging, their families, and their worldviews,' he explained. His interviewees included Ingrid Sommer and Imme Buttgen, both of whom offered valuable wisdom into the aging process. 'I also created a ten-metre artwork, inspired by one of the residents, which was displayed in the café living area of the home, before being hung in the atrium of UJ's Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture last year.' Hoppenstein draws on various life experiences. His work on aging stemmed from reflections on his own grandparents. 'I realised I do not give them as much time as I should, and I often think about how I, too, will age one day.' This year, Hoppenstein is focused on familial relationships, particularly how expectations are placed on individuals by their parents, and how people often drift away from their roles, to make their own paths in the world. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: Lillian Gray Art School is proud of their young artists animal drawings
