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Shakira brings the Heat: See the pop star hold court at NBA Finals game in Miami

Singer Shakira attending the screening of Elvis during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2022 in Cannes, France. Photo by Franck Castel/Abaca/Sipa USA
Singer Shakira attending the screening of Elvis during the 75th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2022 in Cannes, France. Photo by Franck Castel/Abaca/Sipa USA Castel Franck/Abaca/Sipa USA

Even Shakira couldn’t bring luck to the Miami Heat vs. the Denver Nuggets during Game 3 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night. But she was still a sight for fans’ sore eyes.

The pop star was snapped sitting in the front row at the Kaseya Center downtown, wearing a white strapless top and jean shorts; her hair down and razor straight.

The hitmaker looked amazing despite the fact that she’s got to be slightly jetlagged.

Just a few days ago, the 46 year old mother of two posted a pic back in her former home of Barcelona, checking out a different sport. That would be car racing at the F1 Grand Prix. The Colombiana later caught up with her new pal Lewis Hamilton and a large group for a night out.

The two global superstars also met up during Formula One at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens last month; a few days later, they sent tongues wagging when they took a boat trip together.

Since her bitter split with soccer star Gerard Pique, the “Waka Waka” singer’s been out and about on the 305 scene and we don’t worry about her at all. She’s got her pick of the litter out here.

Shak’s diehard fans are watching out for her as well, by stalking her socials and noting that Heat power forward Jimmy Butler followed her, and vice-versa.

Side note to Shak, if you’re reading: Keep your options open, because Pique’s onetime teammate Neymar is in town (he was also spotted at Kaseya, a few seats away).

Then again, the Brazilian footballer is besties with Butler (the two hunks recently grabbed dinner), and has a pregnant girlfriend, so that could get a little complicated.

Nothing that Shak can’t handle, we are sure.

Other celebs seen at the big matchup: rapper J. Cole; NBA legends Dwyane Wade and Magic Johnson; and local hip hopper DJ Khaled.

This story was originally published June 8, 2023 at 4:13 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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