Maria Becerra and Sheila E.
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Drummer Sheila E. and singer Maria Becerra visited the Empire State Building for an exclusive lighting ceremony to celebrate HOLA! Magazine's 80th Anniversary. During the lighting ceremony, Maria Becerra and Sheila E. flipped the world-famous light switch, lighting the building Red + White. They then headed towards the Grand Staircase, posing for pictures together. They were then escorted throughout the Observatory Experience, including the immersive 2nd Floor Exhibits where they posed for pictures. They were then pictured on the 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.
- HOLA! is a Spanish-language weekly magazine that covers celebrity news, fashion, and much more.
- Famous Mexican American jazz percussionist Pete Escovedo is Sheila E.'s father.
- Becerra became the first female artist to perform two sold-out shows at the River Plate Stadium in Argentina in 2024.