How much money did Shakira earn with her Copa America halftime show?
Shakira is a staple in soccer events. The Colombian singer has performed at the World Cups in Germany in 2006, South Africa in 2010, and Brazil in 2014, making more appearances than many players! This time around, the Colombian singer put on a 7-minute show at the Copa America final.
It's no surprise that Conmebol chose Shakira to perform during the halftime show, it's guaranteed success!
Additionally, Colombia reached the final, where they narrowly lost 1-0 to Argentina. The match was decided in extra time with a goal from Lautaro Martínez.
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The event took place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Shakira also performed in 2020, at the legendary Super Bowl Halftime Show, alongside Jennifer Lopez.
Shakira's halftime show lasted just 7 minutes, leaving many people curious about how much the Barranquilla singer earned for that brief performance.
Juan Etchegoyen, in 'Miter Live', assured that Shakira cashed in a total of $2 million (£1.55m/€1.84m) for her 7-minute performance... What a bargain!
During those 7 minutes on stage, the Colombian singer performed 3 songs, ('Hips Don't Lie', 'I congratulate you', and 'Puntería').
Regardless of the debate over the fee, it's worth noting that Shakira's performance was spectacular, keeping the audience engaged.
In fact, Shakira once again proved herself to be a reliable star for such events, highlighting why she has been closely associated with the world of soccer for nearly 20 years
The controversy was more about the timing than the money. The Copa América final halftime lasted 25 minutes, nearly double the usual 15, due to the time needed for stage setup, Shakira's performance, and stage breakdown.
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