As of March 13, 2025, several notable events and news have emerged from the entertainment industry:
Shakira’s Recent Activities:
Grammy Achievement: At the February 2025 Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Shakira won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album. She delivered a performance and dedicated the award to immigrants in the United States, referring to them as her “brothers and sisters.” Her sons, Milan and Sasha, accompanied her at the event.
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International Women’s Day Collaboration: In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Shakira partnered with Hard Rock International for a year-long initiative aimed at empowering women through music. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation pledged a $250,000 donation to Shakira’s Pies Descalzos Foundation to support this cause.
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Tour Challenges: Shakira’s ongoing tour faced several challenges, including the cancellation of performances in Peru, Colombia, and Chile due to health concerns and stage safety issues. Despite these setbacks, she has expressed a commitment to reschedule the affected shows.
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Kelly Clarkson’s Absence from Her Talk Show:
Kelly Clarkson has been absent from her talk show for over a week, reportedly due to a personal matter that doesn’t directly involve her. Guest hosts have stepped in during her absence, and Clarkson is expected to return to the studio on Thursday, though it’s uncertain if she’ll appear in that day’s episode.
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Upcoming iHeartRadio Music Awards:
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards are scheduled for March 17, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Hosted by LL Cool J, the event will honor artists such as T.I., who will receive the Icon Award, and Flo Rida, Pitbull, and others, who will be presented with the Landmark Award. Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour has been named Tour of the Century.
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Viral Moment:
A clip from the season five finale of NBC’s “The Celebrity Apprentice” featuring Donald Trump has resurfaced online. The video captures what viewers believe to be Trump’s genuine laugh, sparking significant attention and discussion among internet users.
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Passing of Notable Musicians:
The music industry mourns the loss of several influential figures, including Roy Ayers, known for “Everybody Loves the Sunshine,” who passed away at 84, and D’Wayne Wiggins, co-founder of Tony! Toni! Toné!, who died at 64. Other notable losses include Stedman Pearson of Five Star and Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea, both of whom recently passed away.
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