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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, known professionally as Shakira, is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter from Colombia who sings in both Spanish and English. A popular artist in Latin America since the mid-1990s, she entered the English-language market with her 2001 album Laundry Service, which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Some of her most famous songs include "Whenever, Wherever," "Hips Don’t Lie," and "Ojos Asi. "

Born February 2, 1977, Shakira is of Spanish, Italian, and Lebanese descent. A philanthropist, she has acted as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and in 1997, she founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which supports schools for underprivileged children in Colombia. She also co-founded the charity ALAS (Fundacion América Latina en Acción Solidaria), dedicated to early childhood development in Latin America.

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  • Shakira says new CD "She Wolf," looks out for single gals


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    The Colombian-born singer says the songs on her new album "She Wolf," out this week, is a reflection of a woman who is looking for her prince charming.All the single ladies
    11 hours ago
  • Victoria’s Secret Angels Get Their Wings


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    The annual Victorias Secret runway show doesnt air till December, but this years Angels gave us a sneak peek of their sexy looks. Models Miranda Kerr and Doutzen Kroes admit they still get nervous before walking the catwalk in wings. (Nov. 24)
    11 hours ago
  • Shakira Breaks Out of Her Cage


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    Shakira, who says she used to feel like she lived in a golden cage, asserts her freedom on her new album She Wolf. (Nov. 24)
    11 hours ago
  • Shakira Breaks Out of Her Cage


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    Shakira, who says she used to feel like she lived in a golden cage, asserts her freedom on her new album She Wolf.The Colombian-born singer says the songs on her new album "She Wolf," out this week, is a reflection of a woman who is looking for her prince charming.
    11 hours ago
  • Video: Shakira – Gypsy (Live ) on Rachael Ray


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    Check out the sexy Shakira peforming her single “Gypsy” live on Rachael Ray this morning. The Interview with Rachael is after the jump.Related posts:Video: Shakira Performs “Gypsy” (Live) on The ViewVideo: Shakira Performs Live On SNLShakira Performs “She Wolf” (Live)Related posts brought to you by Yet ...
    12 hours ago
  • Jennifer Hudson To Sing At White House; Carla Bruni To Act In Woody Allen Flick [Dirt Bag]


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    Jennifer Hudson will sing for President Obama , Michelle Obama and their guests at a state dinner tonight. I love that the Obamas love their Chicago gal. She should always be at the White House. For some reason, I am imagining a scenario in which JHud sings "And I am telling you… Im not going…" And then ...
    14 hours ago
  • Shakira Beautiful at AMA 2009


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    Shakira looking beautiful at the American Music Awards 2009 last Sunday. Shakira might not have been nominated for any award at AMA but she sure looks amazing in her short strapless black dress. more gorgeous photos of Shakira after the jump…The 32 year-old just released her new album “She Wolf” last month. ...
    15 hours ago
  • 13 of the best videos of stars falling on stage


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    I thought that in honor of Jennifer Lopez falling on her butt during the AMAs on Sunday (Which she says was a planned part of the performance. Seriously, she said that.) I would take a look around and try to make her feel better about falling on purpose by seeing what other great stars have taken a header on stage. ...
    15 hours ago
  • Shakira Loves Matt Damon!


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    DOES Shakira have a little crush on Matt Damon?!The Colombian singer gives Damon a name-check in her song Men in This Town – about a woman who looks all over and still not finding the right guy.But Shakira insists she isn’t slating the Hollywood star.“I know Matt Damon,” Shakira told MTV about the lyric. ...
    15 hours ago
  • Pepsi Music: Shakira (Performance & Interview)


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    She Wolf/Give It Up To Me/Gypsy Live Performances Interview What do you think? iWontSTFU
    16 hours ago
  • Shakira Hot Photos At 2009 American Music Awards


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    Sexy girl Shakira hot photos on the red carpet at the 2009 American Music Awards held at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre on Sunday (November 22).Related posts:Beyonce Sexy Photos At 2009 MTV Europe Music AwardsJennifer Lopez Cool Photos At 2009 MTV Video Music AwardsShakira Latest Photos “She Wolf” Album Promotion In ...
    18 hours ago
  • Shakira Wants Two Babies


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    SINGER Shakira is desperate to become a mom!The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker — who has been with beau Antonio de la Rúa for almost ten years — says she and her man are ready to have children.“I’m dying to have a baby. We both are,” Shakira said. “I’d like two and Antonio would like three. [...]
    18 hours ago
  • Shakira’s Give It Up To Me (feat Lil’ Wayne) and Did It Again by Sophie Muller


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    For the new single from Shakira’s She Wolf album Did It Again, and the possible next single – a duet with Lil’ Wayne – Give It Up To Me, Shakira called on the services of award-winning UK director Sophie Muller. Did It Again alternates between ‘sexual antics portrayed in dance’ in a hotel room, [...]
    19 hours ago
  • Shakira ‘Did It Again’ Official Music Video


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    21 hours ago
  • AMAs Fashion Report Card...A Night of Misses!


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    The fashion forward ladies were used to seeing definitely didnt bring their A-game to the American Music Awards red carpet last night... First Up... Shakira . We love her in yellow...def digging the pulled back sexy pony... But the shoes! Platforms with a touch of a bling? Looks more like Shaki grabbed an old ...
    22 hours ago
  • Music’s Best Battle It Out For #1


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    Exactly when was the last time we’ve witnessed a music battle this big? You can bet overly excited fans will be more involved in the waged war than the artists themselves. Let’s just hope we don’t see anyone making a video like THIS one. Nevertheless, things are certainly going to be entertaining this week ...
    22 hours ago
  • Shakira @ 2009 American Music Awards, Press Room, Los Angeles, November 22


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    Some of the biggest names in music gathered to watch performances by Shakira, Lady GaGa and Janet Jackson at last night’s American Music Awards.But the celebrity lady who managed to steal the limelight in an array of daring outfits was Shakira, though Rihanna was also stunning that night.I posted some pictures ...
    23 hours ago
  • Shakira Muy Caliente at 2009 AMAs


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    My favorite pint sized Latina showed off her amazing curves at last night’s 2009 American Music Awards. Between her and Sofia Vergara the AMAs were literally hot as fire. As much as I love Shakira and her sexy body, I truly feel for the audience. She sounds like a dying goat when she sings.
    23 hours ago
  • Shakira Could Play a Part in Modern Family


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    Sofia Vergara, the star of the new hit comedy from ABC, brings to light the fact that she is trying to convince the She Wolf singer to take part in the show.
    1 day ago
  • I read the comments on the YouTube


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    I am watching this video by a lady called Shakira (who is apparently only 4ft 8 inches tall in real life), wondering, as I was instructed to by the friend that told me to look it up, what exactly she is doing in the cage and whether or not she is hurting herself with her repetitive hip dislocation. But what is ...
    1 day ago

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