Shakira Says She Wants to Sing With Chappell Roan

Shakira is no stranger to spotlighting bold, genre-defying voices, but now she’s turning her attention to one of our favorite pop stars: Chapel Lawn.

In a new interview with varietythe Colombian superstar revealed that he would like to collaborate with the breakout queer pop sensation, saying, “I would love to hear Chapel Lawn.” “La Pared”. I think she will give an incredible performance. Her voice and artistry are amazing. ”

It’s a match that makes perfect sense. While Roan’s eerie, theatrical pop is taking over 2025, Shakira’s decades-long catalog has always thrived on reinvention and risk. Their duet will fuse eras and aesthetics, which we need right now.

Looking back, moving forward

conversation with variety Marks numerous milestones for Shakira: 30th anniversary of her breakthrough album Pies Descalzos And the 20th anniversary Oral fixation (Vol. 1 & 2). To celebrate, she re-recorded a selection of tracks for Spotify’s Anniversary Series, collaborating with Ed Sheeran, Colombian artist Behre and a 14-piece string ensemble to reimagine some of her most iconic songs.

Shakira said that returning to her early work reminded her of the freedom she felt in the beginning. “At that time, I really had nothing to lose and there was freedom,” she recalled. “Fans intuitively know what’s real and what’s not. You can just be honest and hope it’s real and it connects.”

Shakira reacts to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show

In the same conversation, Shakira praised Bad Bunny’s upcoming work super bowl halftime showsaid it was a “perfect moment” for him to take the stage. “Spanish-language music has come a long way since I started playing music,” she said. “We’re so proud to have Bad Bunny performing on the world’s biggest stage.”

Following the announcement of Bad Bunny’s show, a petition was started asking country singer George Strait to replace him. The petition has over 50,000 signatures and is credited with “keeping the Super Bowl ‘family friendly'” as the reason.

We can’t wait to see what Bad Bunny will cook up for the show! He will be on stage at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.