Shakira’s Tax Case Confirms Residency Matters Whenever, Wherever

Prosecutors in Spain are calling for more than eight years in prison if they succeed in their tax fraud case against pop star Shakira. The entertainer, now a household name, has denied the charges.

Shakira’s Rise to Fame

Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, was born in Colombia in 1977. She recorded her debut album, “Magia,” at age 13. As she got older, she churned out hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Whenever, Wherever,” making her a global celebrity—and a rich one. In 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth-most-earning female artist in the music ...