Shakira to perform the single, La La La (Brazil 2014) at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup

Shakira will perform her newest single, "La La La (Brazil 2014)" featuring Carlinhos Brown, at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup™ on July 13, 2014. The single "La La La (Brazil 2014)" featuring Carlinhos Brown is available on ONE LOVE, ONE RHYTHM: THE OFFICIAL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ALBUM.

This marks the third time Shakira will perform at the FIFA World Cup™, making her the first artist to have three consecutive performances at the global event.  Her hit song "Waka Waka" was the last official song of the FIFA World Cup™ in 2010, and she performed her smash "Hips Don't Lie" at the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ in Berlin. 

"I'm thrilled to be performing my song 'La La La (Brazil 2014)' at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Closing Ceremony," said Shakira. "I have an intricate relationship with football for obvious reasons, and I truly understand what the FIFA World Cup™means to so many people, myself included - it has this innate ability to awaken a passion in us and bring together people of all races, ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. For me the World Cup carries such a tremendous personal connection as well. This will be my third consecutive FIFA World Cup™ performance, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ changed my life forever -- it's where I began the love story of my life, and now have my son Milan as a result. For all of those reasons I just feel so grateful for the opportunity to come back to perform at the Closing Ceremony of this year's FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil, it feels right. The fans have shown the most incredible support for this song and I can't wait to perform it for them."

Carlinhos Brown added, "The FIFA World Cup™has touched all of us, and there will be a moment we will miss this all. When the final match finishes, we again will thank everyone, since we still have many things to celebrate.  The FIFA World Cup™in Brazil was a success." 

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Shakira launches brand new video for La La La (Brazil 2014)

Shakira's brand new video for "La La La (Brazil 2014)" featuring Carlinhos Brown is available now CLICK HERE TO WATCH IT NOW. The video was directed by Jaume de la Iguana, who has previously shot many of Shakira's videos including "No," "Gypsy," "Rabiosa," "Loca," "La Tortura," and others, and features cameos from Soccer Stars Gerard Pique, Eric Abidal, James Rodriguez, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Kun Aguero, Lionel Messi, Radamel Falcao and Neymar Silva da Santos Junior, as well as an appearance by Shakira's son Milan, and legendary Brazilian Musician and Producer, Carlinhos Brown, who is featured on the song. "'La La La (Brazil 2014)" featuring Carlinhos Brown is a featured track on ONE LOVE, ONE RHYTHM: THE OFFICIAL 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ALBUM.

More than just a music video, "La La La" also includes an important social message, as Shakira and Activia teamed up to support the World Food Programme (WFP) in its goal to build a world with zero hunger, and will be donating funds to support the WFP's School Meals Programme, helping deliver 3,000,000 additional school meals to support good nutrition for children in need. 

Comments Shakira: "'La La La (Brazil 2014)' celebrates the World Cup, the single largest sporting event in the world, and one with an unparalleled ability to unite both people and nations. I wanted to capitalize on the world coming together in celebration to also raise awareness and make a contribution towards nourishing kids and eradicating malnutrition by supporting The World Food Programme's school meals initiative, together with Activia. 66 million primary school age children attend classes hungry--we will be making a donation in order to help provide 3 million school meals to children worldwide, which aside from fighting malnutrition also increase enrollment and attendance, support local farmers and agricultural communities, and encourage parents to keep their kids in school."

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For more information on the WFP's great work, see www.wfp.org

  

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Shakira Plays Glastonbury - Hip Shaking Guaranteed

Glastonbury organisers have confirmed that Shakira will play this year's festival. The multi-award winning, multi-million-selling Colombian popstar has been confirmed for one of the spots currently listed as "TBA" on the festival's Pyramid stage on Saturday 26 June.

"Shakira is not only an amazing pop star but also socially and politically forward thinking; she's working incredibly hard for good causes around the world" said organiser Emily Eavis. "We feel honoured to have the She Wolf come to Worthy Farm!"

Shakira will join a host of artists, including Slash, Vampire Weekend and Dizzee Rascal, who will play the main stage at this summer's event. U2, Muse and Stevie Wonder will headline the festival.