Shakira Admits She Thinks She 'Used to Overdo' Her Voice's Yodel: 'Too Much Shakira'

Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither does she when it comes to providing hot takes on her own music! The Colombian superstar, 47, appeared ona recent episodeof First We Feast’sHot Onesand opened up about what she now finds a bit cringe-worthy about her old music. Although the hitmaker confidently said that she feels as though she’s grown a lot as a performer over the years, she also admitted that she thinks she used to “overdo” her signature yodel on early tracks.

Shakira Celebrates 1 Billion Spotify Streams of 'Hips Don't Lie' Following Tax Fraud Trial Order

Shakirais focusing on the positive amid her currentlegal battle. In anInstagrampost on Wednesday, the Colombian singer, 45, celebrated reaching one billion Spotify streams of her 2005 hit “Hips Don’t Lie.” “Wow! One billion streams for ‘Hips Don’t Lie,’ " the singer wrote in the caption alongside a picture of her celebrating the milestone with a plaque. The hit pop song also featured Haitian rapperWyclef Jean. “Thank you to @spotify for the plaque, to @wyclefjean for the collaboration and to all of you for your incredible support,” she continued.

Shakira on Protecting Her Sons amid Gerard Piqué Split: 'My Number One Mission in Life'

Photo: Jaume de LaiguanaShakirais trusting her motherly instincts as she navigates her split from longtime partnerGerard Piqué.Appearing on the October 2022 digital cover ofELLE, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer, 45, opened up about protecting her kids amidst her split from the soccer star. The two share sons Sasha, 7, and Milan, 9.Noting that “it’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it,” the singer explained that the constant presence of paparazzi outside her home and the various headlines have made a tough situation in the public eye much harder.

Shakira Performs Surprise Concert for over 40,000 Fans in N.Y.C.'s Times Square to Celebrate New Album

Shakiratook over the Big Apple! On Tuesday, the Colombian superstar, 47, performed a surprise free concert on Times Square’s TSX Stage in New York City and drew more than 40,000 fans — the biggest crowd the area’s ever seen, even during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Shakira performs in Times Square in New York City on March 26, 2024.Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Fresh off the release of her new album,Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira delivered a setlist including its tracks “Te Felicito,” “TQG,” Cómo Dónde y Cuándo," “Puntería” and “BZRP Music Sessions #53” as well as her signature hit, “Hips Don’t Lie.

Shakira Poses with Sons in Desert During First Christmas Since Split: 'Searching for Serenity'

Photo: Mike Marsland/WireImage, Shakira/instagramShakirais enjoying a peaceful holiday after a difficult year.On Monday, the Colombian singer, 45, shared a photo onInstagramof her and her two sons,Sasha, 7, andMilan, 9, from the holiday weekend. The three posed in the desert, with Shakira holding Sasha with one arm and Milan peering over her shoulder at the falcon perched on her other arm.In her caption, shared in both English and Spanish, she wrote, “In the desert this Christmas, searching for serenity.