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Shakira has delighted fans by recreating one of her most recognizable throwback photos, nearly three decades after the original image was taken and later transformed into a popular internet meme.
The Grammy-winning singer shared the updated photo on Instagram on Tuesday, posing at a desk with a computer and printer in a scene that closely mirrors the original image captured early in her career.
"I have a feeling I've seen this before," Shakira captioned the post, adding the hashtag "#letscreatetogether."
The recreation quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom recognized it as a tribute to the famous 1997 photograph taken at the newsroom of El Heraldo newspaper in Barranquilla, Colombia. The image was captured as Shakira's music career was beginning to gain international attention.
Over the years, the photo has become one of the internet's most widely shared nostalgic memes. It is frequently used in jokes about MySpace, the once-popular social networking platform that launched in 2003. Online users have paired the image with captions about customizing profile pages, choosing a favorite song, arranging the iconic "Top 8" friends list and checking messages, all features closely associated with the early days of social media.
One popular version of the meme even referenced Shakira's hit song "Hips Don't Lie" with the playful caption, "Https don't lie."
Fans welcomed the singer's recreation with enthusiasm. Many thanked her for embracing the joke, while others described it as one of the greatest internet memes of all time.
The renewed attention also comes as MySpace continues to generate interest through a new documentary exploring its history and possible future.
Current owners Chris Vanderhook and Tim Vanderhook discuss their vision for the platform in filmmaker Tommy Avallone's documentary, Myspace, which premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto.
The brothers explained that they acquired MySpace in 2011 because they believed the platform's artist community remained one of its greatest strengths. They said preserving that creative spirit has always been central to their plans for the brand.
The documentary also features MySpace co-founder Aber Whitcomb, who reflected on the platform's early success. He suggested that users originally spent their time discovering music and connecting with friends rather than chasing online validation.
Chris Vanderhook also confirmed that plans to relaunch MySpace are still in place. He said the company intends to revive the platform when the timing is right, adding that they remain committed to giving the iconic social network another opportunity to connect with a new generation of users.
