Shakira Crowned Billboard's Top Latina Pop Artist; Dua Lipa's Tour Hits 77 Shows, Breaks Records

Billboard has named Shakira the top Latina Pop Artist of all time, heading a list celebrating women who have broken barriers with their music. The top 5 include Gloria Estefan, Selena Quintanilla, Celia Cruz, and Karol G. The top 10 are completed by Rocío Dúrcal, Ana Gabriel, Olga Tañón, Laura Pausini, and Mercedes Sosa. Shakira expressed her gratitude for the honor, which comes as she tours Latin America, performing for over a million fans across six countries. Her tour has included 18 concerts, 47 hours and 53 minutes of flight time, transporting over 62 tons of equipment, and traveling 25,873 kilometers. Meanwhile, Dua Lipa's "Radical Optimism" tour has expanded to 77 shows worldwide, with stops in Brazil (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro) in November. The tour supports her album, which reached #1 in 12 countries, including the UK, where it broke records as the biggest debut for a British female artist in 2024. In the US, it topped Billboard's "Top Album Sales" and reached #2 on the "Billboard 200", marking her best sales week yet. The tour has been praised for its spectacular production and dynamic stage presence.