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Shakira Designs Charity Hard Rock T-Shirt

admin — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:25:19 -0800

Shakira's Hard Rock t-shirtAlways working for charity in one way or another, singer Shakira has unveiled the latest , featuring an image which she designed. The unveiling took place at the Hard Rock in Paris, France.

Proceeds from the sale of the new T-shirt benefit Shakira’s Fundacion Pies Descalzos, which is devoted to finding and providing opportunities for children who are victims of the violence in Colombia. The foundation also aims to build new schools and/or improve the infrastructure of existing schools, according the charity’s website.

Shakira requires a spotless stage

admin — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:38:16 -0800

Barefoot QueenTalk about making a job tough on people. Shakira reportedly makes her roadies scrub and clean the stage before every concert, because she likes to perform in bare feet. Just think of how much labor that a pair of sandals or stilettos would save.

The singer, who is currently on the European leg of her ‘Oral Fixation Tour’, prefers to shake around the stage with no shoes on and insists the floor be spotlessly clean.

She told Life Style Extra: “It’s got to be clean otherwise I can’t go on.”

Shakira teams up with Beyonce

admin — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 09:40:52 -0800

Dynamic Duo!Talk about a hot duet. Stay tuned to MTV, for Shakira and Beyonce are teaming up. In a move to capitalize on the hit and make some more money/gain a wider fan base, Beyonce is re-releasing her latest album B'Day. This move came after a Spanish remake of one of her songs became a surprise hit.

For one of the new songs to be remade, Beautiful Liar, the former Destiny's Child star will team up with Colombian pop sensation Shakira.

Without a doubt, it should make for one hot video. So, set your TiVo on your lcd or plasma tv, because you know its coming soon.

Shakira prepares wedding

admin — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 11:45:01 -0800

Shakira and AntonioRecently, the Argentine newspaper Clarín revealed details about the prenuptial agreement that Shakira is making her partner, Antonio de la Rúa, sign and also confirmed the artist’s desire to become a mother soon. We will see whether or not baby items are added to the couple's wedding gift registry to indicate how soon they plan on having a child.

“Shakira has already made the decision to marry Antonio de la Rúa,” said the newspaper, adding that “when she was on tour in Buenos Aires she also said that her wishes to become a mother are getting more and more intense.”

According to the article, and in the style of the biggest stars, Shakira asked that a prenuptial contract be prepared in which Antonio would renounce any right to the fortune she has earned over the course of her career, avoiding possible future problems.

Shakira helps children in Latin America

admin — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:55:37 -0800

Charity EventPop singer Shakira and Nobel Prize laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez launched a foundation to fight child poverty in Latin America.

“Latin America has some devastating statistics,” said Garcia Marques. Povetry in the region causes deaths of 350,000 children under 5 years of age per annum, and 40 million minors work in the street.

The ALAS foundation, conceived about a year ago by Shakira, who also heads the Colombia-based nonprofit foundation Pies Descalzos (Barefoot) which helps the child victims of violence in that South American country. “We all have to do our part to fight against inequality,” Shakira said.

Shakira Settles For Third In Search

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:48:52 -0800

Queen of SearchAll of the desktop computers and laptops around the world have spoken....

Shakira was the third most searched for term in 2006 using Yahoo’s search engine.

The Colombian singer failed to beat out Britney Spears, who has topped the list five times in the last six years, to the number one spot. Last year she was not the top search, with interest declining.

More interestingly, Britney has not released a single note of music this year, but bolstered her campaign by "birthing a celebresprog and getting divorced from her unbelievably-less-talented-than-her comedy hip-hop ratfink husband Kevin Federline," as put by one analyst. He continued with...

Security Problems May Suspend Concerts

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:28:50 -0800

The concert planned for Lima, Peru's capital, may be suspended because organizers have not yet met the security requirements stipulated by the authorities for the show.

Lima's Mayor Prefect, Rubén Rodríguez, said that since these requirements have not been met, her concert may be suspended.

”If they don't hand in the required documentation, we're going to suspend the concert,” Rodríguez stated.

Among the documents that Rodríguez is referring to are the contingency evacuation plan, the insurance policy for the audience, and a favorable report from the emergency team. It is said that life insurance, health insurance, and other financial policies were necessary in instances where large crowds, such as this, are expected to gather.

Shakira to Take Sabbatical Year

admin — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:15:40 -0800

Shakira has been going non-stop since she has risen to stardom over a year ago. This includes gracing the cover of magazines, touring the world, and many other engagements that are demanded from stars.

After achieving important recognitions like the Latin MTV, the Grammy and the World Music Award, the Colombian singer Shakira will take a sabbatical year, announced People in Spanish on Friday.

The artist stated that to feel good it is necessary to keep balance and devote some time to the private life. That is precisely the reason why she has decided to take a sabbatical year after her present tour named after his latest production (Oral Fixation).

Hugo Chavez Opens Miltary Base for Shakira Concert

admin — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:46:58 -0800

Hugo Chavez has opened his arms (and military base) to Shakira, so that she could perform a concert in Venezuela. It is the same military air base that was at the center of a failed 2002 coup.

Shakira had been unable to find a venue in the country, Chavez said in a speech, so he decided to open La Carlota base in Caracas on Saturday after receiving a letter from her promoters.

La Carlota had been reserved for military use since the attempted coup, in which Chavez was temporarily forced out of power.

The president joked that he wanted to attend the concert, the BBC said.

Chavez said the other day he'd put on a wig and not even his bodyguards had been able to recognize him. "Maybe I'll put on a wig and go see Shakira," he said. No word on if he did.

Shakira's 'hips don't lie' with 4 wins at Latin Grammys

admin — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:39:40 -0800

Monsters and Critics (UK)- Surprising no one, Shakira was the big winner at the seventh annual Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night, taking home four statues during the ceremony at Madison Square Garden.

The Colombian pop star won song and record of the year awards for "La Tortura," a duet with Spaniard Alejandro Sanz. She also received trophies for female pop vocal album and album of the year for her Spanish-language 'Fijacion Oral, Vol. 1.'

'Fijacion Oral' also was named best engineered album, collecting honors for Vlado Meller and his team.

Shakira wasn`t the only artist going home with multiple awards as reggaeton duo Calle 13 took home three trophies. The Puerto Ricans were named best new artist, won for shortform music video with "Atrevete Te, Te!" and beat out reggaeton stars Daddy Yankee and Don Omar to win best urban music album with their self-titled debut.