Shakira
Life returns gingerly to Mexico's city of death
Feb 20, 2013 06:10 EST
A young crowd filled "El Rudo" bar in Ciudad Juarez, laughing at jokes, downing beers and dancing to Shakira tunes, no longer afraid to go out after dark in the Mexican city once known as the world's murder capital.
Four-goal Barcelona set up Real cup clash
Jan 24, 2013 18:06 EST
Barcelona defeated Malaga 4-2 on Thursday to set-up a mouthwatering Spanish Cup semi-final clash against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
Baby boy born to Shakira, Pique
Jan 22, 2013 20:37 EST
Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on Wednesday announced the birth of their son Milan.
Pique irks media with Shakira birth prank
Dec 28, 2012 14:41 EST
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique irked much the world's media Friday by announcing his girlfriend Colombian pop star Shakira had given birth -- but then revealing it was a prank.
Pique-Shakira's baby makes media debut from womb
Dec 09, 2012 13:08 EST
Colombian pop star Shakira's offspring made an extremely early media debut when the proud father-to-be, Spanish football star Gerard Pique, posted an ultrasound image on Twitter.
Pique-Shakira's baby makes media debut from womb
Dec 07, 2012 12:32 EST
Colombian pop star Shakira's offspring made an extremely early media debut when the proud father-to-be, Spanish football star Gerard Pique, posted an ultrasound image on Twitter.
Rihanna, Shakira warned over Azerbaijan concerts
Oct 05, 2012 09:41 EDT
Campaigners on Friday warned pop stars Rihanna and Shakira that their concerts in Azerbaijan this month would be held against a backdrop of alleged human rights violations and crackdowns on free speech.
Shakira, Gerard Pique expecting first child
Sep 19, 2012 20:32 EDT
Colombian pop star Shakira confirmed that she is pregnant with top Spanish football player Gerard Pique's baby, their first.
Shakira lawyer confirms ex-beau and agent is suing her
Sep 10, 2012 22:24 EDT
Shakira's former boyfriend and agent is suing her over contracts that were pending after their breakup, the Colombian pop star's lawyer said Monday.
Sharapova tells prize-money critic: 'I'm more popular'
Jun 28, 2012 11:28 EDT
Wimbledon golden girl Maria Sharapova delivered a stinging rebuke to Frenchman Gilles Simon for his outspoken criticism of equal prize money by telling him: 'You'll never be as popular as me'.
Shakira pregnancy rumors false: father
Jun 23, 2012 00:39 EDT
Belly dancing Colombian pop star Shakira is not pregnant, her father said in an effort to quell rumors that have gone viral in Latin America.
Shakira cheers on boyfriend Gerard Pique at Euro 2012
Jun 22, 2012 10:33 EDT
Colombian superstar Shakira mixed business with pleasure recently recording songs for her next album during a stay in Poland to cheer on Spanish footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique at Euro 2012.
Ex-hunter thrills bird watchers on Ecuador preserve
Jun 10, 2012 03:45 EDT
After hunting birds for decades, Angel Paz now guides bird-watchers who flock to his forested mountain preserve in Ecuador, home to one-sixth of the world's bird species.
Spain's Pique denies spat with Ramos ahead of Euro 2012
Jun 08, 2012 10:53 EDT
Spain defender Gerard Pique on Friday denied rumours of a rift with fellow central defender Sergio Ramos, insisting the two "get on fine."
Lady Gaga hits record 25 million Twitter followers
May 31, 2012 09:51 EDT
Pop diva Lady Gaga set a social media record Thursday when she became the first person on Twitter to amass more than 25 million followers, more than anyone else on the micro-blogging website.
Euro kitsch finds perfect home in Azerbaijan
May 26, 2012 17:28 EDT
With skintight metallic outfits, topless hunks and sparkling blindfolds, this year's Eurovision Song Contest showed its usual lack of understated style in an equally over-the-top oil-rich city.
Americas leaders end summit in discord
Apr 16, 2012 02:08 EDT
A Pan-American summit has ended in discord here as regional leaders failed to agree on Cuba's inclusion in future summits in the face of US and Canadian opposition.
Leaders of the Americas open talks on trade, drugs, Cuba
Apr 14, 2012 14:24 EDT
Leaders of the Americas opened a two-day summit to push for expanded regional trade and tackle contentious issues such as alternatives to the failing war on narcotrafficking and relations with Cuba.
Shakira visits Cartagena to aid Colombian children
Apr 12, 2012 23:07 EDT
Pop superstar Shakira helped launch a $36 million education project for Colombian children as part of a series of events linked to the weekend Summit of the Americas.
Myanmar pop stars brace for lyrical revolution
Mar 26, 2012 07:14 EDT
With a flamboyant wardrobe and a diva's voice, she's seen as Myanmar's Lady Gaga -- a rare pop star in a country where years of isolation have left musicians reliant on borrowed foreign tunes.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Shakira | |
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.jpg) Shakira during the inaugural opening ceremonies for Barack Obama
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll |
| Born | February 2, 1977 Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Genres | Latin pop, rock en Español, pop rock, alternative, world, dance, R&B, electropop |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philanthropist, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica,[1] drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Colombia (1991—1996) Sony Discos (1996—2002) Epic (2001—2009) Live Nation Artists (2009) |
| Website | www.shakira.com |
