Shakira to perform at UBS Arena for the first time

Summer is about to get a little hotter on Long Island.

On Wednesday, Colombian superstar Shakira announced additional dates for her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour," including a July 23 stop at UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont. This will mark the first time that the "Hips Don't Lie" singer, 49, will be appearing at the venue.

In addition to her UBS concert, Shakira will make two other newly announced appearances in the metropolitan area — the first at Prudential Arts Center in Newark on July 14 and the second at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on July 20. 

Citi cardmembers can order tickets in the presale, which runs from 10 a.m. Friday through 10 p.m. Monday at citientertainment.com. Verizon customers can also get presale tickets for 24 hours, with access that begins at 10 a.m. Friday by clicking on the myAccess link in the My Verizon app. General-public tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. April 9 at shakira.com.

The new dates follow the March 4 release of Shakira’s latest single "Algo Tú," which features rising Colombian singer Beéle. The track combines Latin and Afro-fusion genres and features traditional Colombian sounds, including the gaita flute.

The tour is in support of Shakira's Grammy-winning 12th studio album, "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry)," which was released two years ago. The album focuses on themes of resilience, strength and transformation following personal hardships. The disc features collaborations with Cardi B, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro and Bizarrap.

Shakira is having a moment. In February, she was nominated for induction into the Rock and & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first Colombian artist to receive a nomination. She is among 17 recording artist nominees, including Long Island's Mariah Carey, as well as Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill and Sade. The inductees will be announced later in April.