Shakira's Rock Hall Nom: First Latina? A Milestone!

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Shakira has landed her first nomination for the rock and roll hall of fame class of 2026. The Colombian superstar, known for her Grammy wins and hits across genres, joins a stack list of artists vying for induction. This marks a big milestone in her career that blends pop, Latin rhythms, and rock influences. In a recent interview, Shakira shared her thrill about the nod. She called it humbling and surreal, highlighting how rock has shaped her music since her teens. She grew up idolizing legends, like the Rolling Stones, and now sharing the ballad with them feels like a dream. Fans in the Latin music world are buzzing over her reaction. Shakira expressed deep pride as a Latina from Colombia, noting it could be a first for someone born and raised in Latin America. She sees it as a win for her community and supporters who've tracked her rock-leaning work. Her first time nominees include Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauren Hill,

1:02Iron XS, New Edition, Pink, Luther Vandross, and Wu Tang, Clan. Veterans like Iron Maiden, Oasis, and Sade are also in the mix alongside Mariah Carey and Billy Idol. We'll know the inductees by April when the hall announces the class of 2026, plus special awards for musical influence and excellence. Stay tuned for that reveal. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor, head in, sound on, lights out, that is the routine, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.