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Shakira sweeps with the Vmalas
Dec 16-2005
Finally that moment has come after the latin Vmas 2005 were cancelled, Shakira like the wilma storm was sweeping away and
took 5 awards home "Artist of the year"-"Best Pop Artist"-"Best female Artist"-"Video of the year-La tortura"-"Best artist Central"
MTV will have a special of the show on December 22 with some interviews and more, also during the show you can help the victims of hurracaine Wilma
MTVLA website
TRL New Year's eve special
Dec 14-2005
Tomorrow Shakira will be on TRL recording a New Year's eve special with other artists. Shakiraisabel will be sending 6 fans from the fan club to represent us, Nicole(alia), Corey, and Lissy from shakirafanz, and also Victor(vizruy) from shakira.com forum, and 2 new members of the shakiranyfanclub Linda from NY and Ivan from NJ.
I hope you guys have a great time, and bring us lots of details of the show..
Premio Lo Nuestro 2006
Dec 13-2005
The nominations for "Premio Lo Nuestro 2006" have been announced and Shakira was nominated in 4 different categories : Album del ano,Grupo-dueto del ano,Cancion del ano and Video del ano.
There is a link below to the Univision site where you can Vote for Shakira, so get your fingers ready and vote!
Univision Voting site here!
Shakira Private Concert
Dec 10-2005
Last Night Shakira gave a small Private concert at Sony Studios in New York City, most of the songs were from
Fijacion Oral 1. She began the show by singing
"Dia de enero", then an amazing performance of "Las de la intuicion", after that she sang "No", then she sang "Don't bother" her first single
from "OF2", after that she did a great performance of her big hit "La tortura" and she closed the show with "Obtener un si".
It was a great experience for the fans, something unforgettable for sure...
PICS OF THIS EVENT HERE
Upcoming shows in NY
Dec 09-2005
Tomorrow night Shakira will be on Saturday Night live, if you want to try to be in the audience you have to go very early and get standby tickets, otherwise you can watch the show from home, here it's the link
for standby tickets
SNL Standby tickets info
She will also be in NY december 15 for a Christmas TRL Special, this will aired on New Year's eve. I got invited but since I am already going to tonite's private
concert
I gave the tickets to 3 other fans, we all want to see Shakira...
According to BB site, Shakira will be in the Late Show w/ David Letterman on Dec 15
LATE SHOW tickets info
Amor 93.1 Shakira Private Concert
Dec 09-2005
Tonight is the night! Shakira will be doing a Private concert for those people that won tickets through the radio
Station Amor93.1, it was very hard to get these tickets but after a week of calling finally it paid off, so
Me and my guest Lissy will be going tonite to this amazing concert.
Grammy Awards Nominations announced.
Dec 07-2005
The Grammy awards nominees have been announced and Shakira is on the list with her album "Fijacion Oral 1" in
the category "Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album ". Congratulations Shaki!
Click here for list of nominees
Billboard awards!
Dec 06-2005
Tonite Shakira was at the Billboard awards event and She took "Latin Pop album of the year award" for her song "La tortura" from Fijacion Oral 1, also She took the
award for "Latin song of the year" La tortura of course, and Latin Pop Album of the Year. Congrats Shaki!
click here for pics
Shakira on Ellen Show
Dec 06-2005
Today they aired the Ellen Show, Shakira did a Great Live Performance of the single "Don't Bother", Ellen had a small interview with her after She Sang.
Good Morning America
Dec 02-2005
Shakira performed live 2 songs from her new Album, She sang "Don't Bother" which was one of the best performances I have seen of this song
so far, then she also Sang "Illegal" she and the band did an amazing Job. We were Lucky we were right by the stage, we had a great time, it was worth being outside on the cold weather
waiting to get in..Thanks Nicole for the tickets
Clic here to see the pictures!
Pies Descalzos Christmas Cards!
nov 28-2005
Christmas is coming and As all of you Know, Shakira's Foundation "Pies Descalzos" has Christmas Cards that mean a lot because
this way you are helping Colombian Children get a better education . This Year They have 4 different Models which were designed by the Children of Pies Descalzos.
You can click on the pic to go to their website and see Models of the Christmas cards, but if You want some Cards it is better for you to contact them through Email at:
piesdescalzos@etb.net.co
Thanks for helping!
piesdescalzos@etb.net.co
Shakira Isabel NY Fan Club
nov 24-2005
Fans from the Tri state Area, Shakiraisabel.com is Proud to Introduce the Non official NY Shakira Fan Club, We need Fans from
the area that are willing to do their best in getting together to give our support to Shakira in different events. so Make sure to read the rules before becoming a member.
Click here
Teen People's 4th Annual Artists Of The Year Party
nov 23-2005
The All-American Rejects, Aly & AJ, Katie Cassidy, Ciara, Diane Warren, Frankie J, Hilary Duff, JC Chasez of *NSYNC, Jesse McCartney, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte, Lindsay Lohan, Howie Dorough and Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, Paris Hilton, Pretty Ricky, Shakira, and Tyler Hilton were on hand for Teen People's 4th Annual Artists of the Year Party at Element in Hollywood, California on Tuesday (November 22)
Pics here!
Shakira wins an AMA!
nov 23-2005
Last Night Shakira won an the American Music award for "Latin Music Artist",
She was also a presenter and handed an award to
Mariah Carey for favourite female Soul/R and B artist. Click on the picture to see the rest of the images for this event.
or click here
Shakira Rocked Time Square Tonite
nov 21-2005
Tonight in a very rainy night Shakira Surprised Hundreds of Fans with a Short but wonderful concert, She performed 2 songs from her Upcoming album
"Oral Fixation 2" She sang "Don't bother", "Hey You", and of course She also did "La Tortura" from Fijacion Oral 1. even though there
were some problems with the sound due to the Rain, everyone enjoyed every single part of this Show, some Lucky fans got to see her and the band after the concert was over.
click on the pic to see the rest of the photos.
Pics Of this Event here
NRJ Music Awards 2006
nov 20-2005
Shaki has been nominated in 3 categories for the NRJ Music awards,Best video of the year, Best international female artist, and best international song, so make sure to vote and have her take those awards home.
Vote here
Shakira Surprise in New York Monday!
nov 19-2005
Attention! New York city and tri state area fans, Shakira will have a great surprise for us this monday Nov 21. If you would like to
get together with me and other fans to be part of this surprise, please email me at shakiraisabelweb@yahoo.com for details.
EMAIL ME
2005 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Nov 14-2005
Multi-million selling duo Eurythmics and Oklahoma rockers The All-American Rejects have been added to the list of performers for the 2005 American Music Awards, airing Tuesday, November 22 on ABC-TV.
Eurythmics, who are back together for the first time in five years, will perform a medley including their classic hits Missionary Man and Sweet Dreams, as well as their new single I’ve Got A Life. The All-American Rejects are scheduled to perform their current chart hit Dirty Little Secret.
They join previously announced performers including the threesome of Bow Wow, Ciara & Omarion, Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney, Sheryl Crow, Hilary Duff, Cyndi Lauper with special guest Sarah McLachlan, Lindsay Lohan, Tim McGraw, Pharrell with Gwen Stefani, Rascal Flatts, The Rolling Stones, Santana featuring Los Lonely Boys, Rob Thomas and Keith Urban.
Newly added presenters for the special are Ashanti, Backstreet Boys, Blink 182’s Travis Barker, James Blunt, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Brown, Invasion’s Eddie Cibrian, Jermaine Dupri, Carmen Electra, Ginuwine, Paris Hilton, Frankie J, Mary Mary, Dave Navarro, Entourage’s Jeremy Piven, Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland, Shakira, Brian Wilson and Lee Ann Womack.
Also scheduled to appear on the show as presenters are cycling champion Lance Armstrong, Toni Braxton, Ryan Cabrera, Chingy, Australian songstress Delta Goodrem, Nick Lachey, Jesse McCartney, Sean Paul, Nicole Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Phantom Of The Opera’s Emmy Rossum, American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest, Jake In Progresss John Stamos, Sugarland, Night Stalker’s Stuart Townsend & Gabrielle Union, and Gretchen Wilson.
The American Music Awards honor the past year’s elite in contemporary music as voted by record-buyers. On the 33rd annual TV special, which will be hosted by Cedric The Entertainer, awards will be presented to top artists in Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip-Hop, Latin Music, Contemporary Inspirational, Adult Contemporary and Alternative Music.
Executive Producer of the 2005 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS special is Allen Shapiro. Producer is Larry Klein, with Jeff Margolis directing. Writers are Barry Adelman and Fred Bronson. Executive in Charge of Production is Bob Bardo. Associate Producer is Don Harary. John Shaffner and Joe Stewart are the Production Designers. Music Director is Edgar Struble. Talent Producer is Melissa Trueblood. Executive in Charge is Fran La Maina.
Shakira in The New York Times
nov 13-2005
one of the most Important newspapers in US and the world has Shakira in the fisrt page of the "Arts and Leisure" section, there is a great article about her and about her upcoming Album
Oral Fixation 2, so make sure to go and get your copy of the New York times today sunday Nov 13 2005, you can also click on the picture to see the scans
Shakira wins Best Female act at MTV Europe awards
Nov 03-2005
LISBON (AFP) - Colombian pop star Shakira won the Best Female act at the 12th annual MTV Europe Music Awards held in the Portuguese capital Lisbon.
"I can't believe this. I really didn't expect it, so I have no speech prepared. I really didn't expect it," the 28-year-old singer said as she received her award. "Thank you, you made my night."
Shakira, who will later this month launch her first English language album since the 13 million selling "Laundry Service", will also perform at the event which is watched by millions around the world.
She beat Alicia Keys,Gwen Stefani,Mariah Carey and Missy Elliott for the award.
Winners were selected by music fans from across Europe and Africa who voted via MTV's website online, except for the category of best video which is selected by MTV Europe
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Pics thanks to Miranda and shakirathunder!
Yahoo News
326 NEW SCANS
nov 03-2005
Today the site was updated with 326 new scans with press and magazines from Mexico, Colombia, Usa and more.
NEW SCANS GALLERIES V AND VI
Europe MTV Awards 2005
Nov 03-2005
The day for the European Mtv awards has arrived, let's hope you guys voted enough to get Shakira those 2 awards She was nominated for. you can also watch the event live on the MTV uk site at
VIDEOCONSOLE EMAS-CLICK HERE
London Secret Concert
oct29-2005
Tomorrow Shakira will be performing in London as part of the MTV 5 star special, this will be a great Fan experience for
all those lucky fans that will be part of the audience, plus you get to meet other Shakira fans from all over the world and share with them
your love for Shakira and her Music. Make sure to Take pics after the concert and Have fun!
Go On tour with Shakira
oct28-2005
Shakira and MTV have a great Contest called "Dirty Little secrets", where the winner will get to go on Tour with Shakira and will also be the correspondant for MTV and TRL, go and find out Shakira's dirty little
secrets...The Lucky one will also get to write an article for the Magazine "Teen People", so get ready and good luck to all the fans.
Click here to participate
Oral Fixation 2
oct25-2005
Sony has the new Shakira album "Oral Fixation 2" for you to pre-order, and it comes with a Shakira Poster.
nternational music sensation Shakira returns with the 2nd Volume of Oral Fixation, an all-new English album featuring 11 new tracks including her latest smash hit "Don't Bother," as well as guest appearances from Carlos Santana and Gustavo Cerati. For all those who were captivated by Oral Fixation Volume 1, the 2nd volume will further keep you in awe of Shakira's powerful voice and incredible range.
Click here to pre-order cd only
"Driven Shakira" VH1
oct25-2005
Vh1 has a great one hour documentary of Shakira on the show Driven which will be airing in November 22, do not miss the show it will be awsome with early shots of Shakira and footage never seen before.
Big thanks to "KL" for making this great show.
Latin Vmas Cancelled
oct19-2005
Unfortunately due to the danger of the Hurricane wilma, the Latin video music awards were cancelled.Shakira had 2 surprises for us the fans, but now it seems like we have to wait for a different show to see her again.
Don't Bother single on Itunes
oct18-2005
The new single by Shakira "Don't bother" is available for download on itunes, so go and get it now
lyrics thanks to aol
Leave your comments about the new song so Shaki can read them
Don't Bother going up
oct13-2005
Today the new single was on Shelley's top 10 of Z100 in NY, Don't bother made it to number 4, Fans from the Tri-State area keep
requesting the single calling 1-800-242-0100, or you can also make a text message request with your cell phone to # 55000
The new single seems to be picking up little by little, but it Needs the fans also to make it big.so keep requesting her music.
thanks
Don't Bother radio single-aol today
oct9-2005
Today Shakira will stop torturing the fans and gives us a little something new to listen to,
AOL premieres the new single "Don't Bother" from the upcoming album "Oral Fixation 2", and this week it will also be sent to the radios, so once you hear it on the radio start requesting her new song.
You can see the cover of the single for Itunes and radio single, the commercial single cover may be different.
AOL Music-listen to "Don't bother" Premiere
lyrics thanks to aol
Leave your comments about the new song so Shaki can read them
Nordic Music Awards 2005
oct7-2005
Shakira is confirmed to perform at the Nordic Music Awards 2005 in Copenhagen, Denmark on the 29th of October.
The award show will be broadcasted live to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
Shakira is also nominated for Best International Female Artist.
Other artists confirmed for the event are Robbie Williams, The Cardigans, Outlandish and Kent
Thanks to LilAngel-shakirarules
Women Rule Concert series
oct7-2005
Shakira has been confirmed to be in Good Morning America "women rule concert" for nov 22, this event will take place in New York
at Bryant Park. You don't need tickets, but you need to get there early if you want to be close to the stage.
abc news
New Update
Oct 07-2005
Shakira and her team are working very hard to finish FO2, this weekend she will be doing some photo shoots.
As we know she will also be in The Vmas and she will have 2 big surprises for the fans including the participation of a great latin Musician.
The new album seems to be a great wonderful but a very controversial album full of politic and religion topics, as far as i know it's great though.
Updates-Rumors
Oct 04-2005
Victoria's secret- bogus
Wetten Dass-Nov 05
World's Favorite songs
sept 29-2005
We Are The Champions by Queen has been voted the world's favourite song.
The 1977 classic - a favourite on the football terraces - topped a global survey of 700,000 music fans in 66 countries.
But in the UK it didn't even make the top 10 - instead Michael Jackson was at number one with Billie Jean. Jackson had a remarkable seven hits in the UK top 10.
In the global poll, We Are The Champions was followed by Britney Spears hit Toxic.
Billie Jean was third, ahead of Hotel California by The Eagles. Latin American superstar Shakira was fifth with her song La Tortura. Smells Like Teen Spirit from Nirvana was sixth.
The Beatles had their only entry at number seven with Yesterday. U2's One was eighth, Imagine by John Lennon was ninth, and Dire Straits hit Sultans of Swing was 10th.
The global poll was conducted by Sony Ericsson to launch its new Walkman phone.
"We Are The Champions is an anthem worldwide both in music and sporting arenas. It conveys the passion music brings to our lives and proves a classic rock song is truly timeless," said Sony Ericsson corporate vice president Dee Dutta.
In the UK, Michael Jackson fans were busy casting their votes. The Jacko songs in the top 10 were Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat It, Smooth Criminal, We've Had Enough, Black Or White and You Rock My World.
The only other songs to make it were Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Angels by Robbie Williams and Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N' Roses.
yahoo uk
Europe-MTV awards
sept 29-2005
Shakira was nominated fot the MTV European Awards in 2 categories, "Best Pop Artist" and "Best Female"
Thanks to GatoNegro for the info
New single coming soon
sept 29-2005
The new single "Don't bother" will be sent out on October 10 to the radio stations, so please once it's out request the song and help it become a big
hit.Thanks.
Premios Juventud
sept 22-2005
Males and females shook it on and off the stage, at the University of Miami Convocation Center during Thursday night's Premios Juventud, Univisión's latest entry into the glutted field of locally produced awards shows.
Shakira, whose gyrations are legendary, did not perform, but she thrilled her fans when, accepting her first of five awards, she flexed her pecs, lifting her (fully clad) bosom several inches.
She was illustrating why she won the ''How Yummy She/He Moves'' award. Juventud is a mostly people's-choice award, with categories like ''The Girl Who Keeps Me Up At Night'' and ''Song To Slash My Veins For.'' Its success when it debuted last year took Univisión by surprise, according to insiders -- the network enforces a notorious omertá and only publicists are allowed to talk to the press.
The show, which is in its second year, doesn't take itself seriously. It's about youth and fun, and it hits the spot. Almost.
Sure, the host couple came out in head-to-toe black leather, the floor resembled a mosh pit, reggaeton ruled, and all that booty dancing.
But there were signs of the old culture of Univisión and Mexico's Televisa, which used to own the U.S. network. In a tailored outfit, Don Francisco, host of Univisión's Sabado Gigante, was a presenter, as was news anchor Jorge Ramos, also suited.
Christian Castro, the popster son of Televisa's aging diva Veronica Castro, got a show of professionally made signs of adoration from his fan clubs, but his performance fell flat. Olga Tañón, the Puerto Rican merenguera, seemed to have outgrown, quite literally, her sex-tigress image, no matter how much she stripped down and wiggled. And Jaguares, a classic Mexican rock band, got little response.
Most notable was the mention of Thalía, Televisa's princess bride (to Tommy Mottola). She not only won none of the awards she was nominated for, but her name triggered boos.
click here to see pics
"No" falls off the countdown "TRL"
sept 14-2005
The Video "No" needs to be push back on the countdown, it was #9 on Monday sept 12 and was #8 on tuesday sept 13, but today it did not make it.
Fans votes are needed to get the video back, you can click on the link below to vote online, or you can call the free number
1-800-dialmtv
click here and vote!thanks
TRL-MTV
sept 09-2005
Shakira was on TRL where they premiered her new Video "NO", Make sure to vote for the video and put it in the
countdown.
You can watch the video of this event on the video zone.
click here to see the video
click here to vote on TRL
FASHION ROCKS NY
sept 08-2005
Shakira was part of the Fashion Rocks concert that took place on september 08 in Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
She did an amazing performance of "La Tortura".
The money from this event is going to the Hurracaine Katrina relief.
Latin Vmas 2005
Sept 02 2005,2005
Colombian pop star Shakira is leading the list of nominees for the fourth annual MTV Video Music Awards Latin America (VMALAs) after landing six nods yesterday.
Shakira will compete for the Artist Of The Year and Best Female Artist among other categories.
Juanes and Miranda! Received five nominations each, while rockers Molotov, Reik and Andrea Echeverri received four apiece.
The VMALAs will take place in Mexico's Playa del Carmen on 20 October.
examiner.com
Nominees List-Univision
MTV VMAS
Aug 29,2005
As you all know the VMAS took place last night in Miami, Shakira performed "La Tortura" with a Blond Alejandro Sanz, you can see the video by going on the
Video zone in this page.
Unfortunately Shaki did not take any awards, but I want to thank you guys for trying and voting so hard for the viewers choice award, She knows How hard her fans tried.
Thanks again guys! and keep requesting her songs on the Radio.
click here for pics of this event
BT Digital Music Awards 2005
Aug 26,2005
The BT Digital Music awards are open now, our website made it last year to number 98, so please click on the image and vote for
this website, thanks. Alex
Radio City Music Hall NY
July 29,2005
Shakira and other singers will be performing at Radio city Music Hall on september 8.,br>
Tickets on sale this Friday, July 29th at 10:00am by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171 or go to www.radiocity.com. Exclusive pre-sale for Citibank cardholders only by calling 1-800-901-3731
Thanks lo Lissy for the news
Premios Juventud
July 23,2005
Shakira has been nominated in 7 categories for "Premios Juventud", and you can help her win by voting for her on the following link
Click here to
vote
Video "No"
July 23,2005
The new video for the single "No" was premiered yesterday on Telehit and other spanish channels.
an MOV version of the video is available in the video zone.You can also see some big video caps on the main album by clicking on the link below.
Video Caps for "NO"
Small update on Shakira
July 21,2005
Today They showed an Interview with Shakira on "Al Rojo Vivo",about the new video "no", well I got the chance to watch it yesterday and even though it's simple in my opinion but yet still beautiful, there is no much of a visual story in the video, but
watching her singing tells you a painful story from her heart.Video is in black and white. and no more details..wait for the surprise.
MTV LATIN AWARDS
July 13,2005
MIAMI (Billboard) - Shakira, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan and Foo Fighters are the first artists confirmed to perform at the fourth annual MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, taking place Oct. 20 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
The awards, being held for the first time outside of Miami, will air in over 24 Latin American countries.
In related news, MTV channels worldwide will air an "MTV Live Shakira" special this month, featuring the first live performances of material from the Colombian singer's current album, "Fijacion Oral 1." The special, featuring English and Spanish tracks, was recorded in Madrid in June and features the duet, "La Tortura," with
Alejandro Sanz.
The show will premiere July 13 on MTV Spain, in the United States July 14, and on both MTV Hits and MTV Latin America July 23. The special will then air on MTV channels worldwide.
Reuters/Billboard-YAHOO.COM
Shakira Visits Argentina
July 11,2005
Shakira arrived yesterday to Argentina to do some promotion for "FO1", but before this the first thing she did was to visit her in laws in "La Rosadita" in Quinta del pilar
where they had an Argenitinian BBQ and some mate where she enjoyed time with her familia politica before heading to a full schedule of Interviews in Radio and TV including Susana
Gimenez show.
Thanks to escandalo tv.
LIVE 8 Concert-Paris
July 02,2005
Colombian singer Shakira performs on stage for the Live 8 concert in Versailles, 20 kms (12,5 mls) west of Paris, Saturday, July 2, 2005. From Johannesburg to Philadelphia, from Berlin to Tokyo, musicians and fans gathered for a global music marathon to raise awareness of African poverty and pressure the world's most powerful leaders to do something about it at the Group of Eight summit in Scotland next week.
Fiacion Oral 1.8 Million sold
June 30,2005
After only 3 weeks of release, Shakira’s Fijacion Oral Vol 1 has sold an amazing 1.8 million records worldwide (including 730K in the US).
Shakira is finalizing a packed few weeks of promotion in Europe culminating in a 5 song live performance for MTV last night at the Ventas Bullring in Madrid in front of 20,000 screaming fans (photo attached) as well as a live performance for Live 8 in Paris on July 2.
UNICEF Netherlands Jubilee celebration
June 20,2005
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands,
The Dutch National Committee for UNICEF celebrated its 50th year helping children with a gala tribute to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Hague. To help mark the occasion an array of dignitaries and celebrities shared thoughts on the protection of child rights with an audience of hundreds.
On hand for the gala event at the Royal Theatre were Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Ann M. Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF and Henk Franken, Executive Director of UNICEF the Netherlands. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Sir Roger Moore, Angélique Kidjo and Shakira were also in attendance. Ms. Kidjo and Shakira performed musical selections for the guests.
Click here for full article
Shakira arrives to Mexico
June 15,2005
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Shakira arrived this wednesday to Televisa-San Angel by Helicopter before 11am.fans and media were waiting outside, Close to 4pm Shakira was moved in a white truck from forum 14
to forum number2, She came out of the truck and waved, and later She came back and let the media interviewed her.
International Superstar Shakira Makes History with Biggest Spanish Language Album Debut Ever
June 15,2005
Thanks to Joster
NEW YORK, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- From the very start of her stellar career the internationally revered creative force Shakira has been a leader in bridging cultures through her music. And today, she makes musical and cultural history with the debut of her new Spanish language album Fijacion Oral vol. 1 which sold over 157,000 copies in its first week of release, charting at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. With this remarkable debut, Shakira's new album marks the biggest one week sales and highest chart debut for a Spanish language release in the Soundscan era. Sales of Fijacion Oral vol. 1 more than doubles the record set by Ricky Martin in 2003 when his album debuted at #12 selling 65,000 copies. Fijacion Oral vol. l also debuted at #1 on the Billboard Latin Album chart and is #1 in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Central America, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile. The album made impressive debuts in many non-Hispanic markets as well, with at #2 debut in Germany and a #3 debut in Austria and Switzerland.
Shakira's first single "La Tortura" featuring Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz fast became a #1 radio smash around the globe, including the U.S. Latin chart where it currently sits at the top. In addition, Shakira's video for "La Tortura" broke new ground as the first Spanish language video added into regular rotation on MTV and VH-1. And when MTV aired Making of the Video: Shakira last month, it marked the first time in history that MTV broadcasted a Making of the Video entirely in Spanish. "La Tortura" was also AOL's biggest Spanish language video ever and the most streamed Spanish language video on Yahoo! Music. It also hit #1 on the iTunes Pop and Latin album charts.
And the fans have responded. On June 6th, more than 150,000 fans poured into Madrid's historic La Puerta de Alcala to see Shakira perform in celebration of the launch of Fijacion Oral vol. 1. On June 8th, her New York appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square drew masses of fans closing down several city blocks. Over the next two days, Shakira's explosive CD signings in Miami and then Puerto Rico attracted thousands and thousands of fans.
In 2001, Shakira went from Latin American superstar to revered musical world power with the release of Laundry Service, her 13x platinum English album, which earned her the title as the biggest Latin female crossover artist in the world. Her career can already boast a string of chart-topping hits in both English and Spanish, career sales of 25 million albums and three Latin Grammys including the Best Latin Pop Album Grammy for her acclaimed MTV Unplugged album.
Fijacion Oral vol. 1 is just the beginning. In November, a completely new body of work, an English album entitled Oral Fixation vol. 2 hits stores on November 15, 2005.
Puerto Rico CD signing
June 13,2005
VIDEOS OF THE EVENT
Shakira was in Puerto Rico promoting her new album "FO1"
thanks to Gatonegro for the vids
DESPIERTA AMERICA
June 10,2005
This morning Shakira was in the spanish show "Despierta America", She performed "No" which I missed a part,and "La tortura" after that
They interviewed her for a long time, they also showed a small monologo with some old footage clip that I have never seen, some Shakirafans got the chance to be at
the show where they asked her questions. there was a very funny Parody of "La Tortura", She was laughing as she watched it
Miami CD signing
June 09,2005
Rain was not an impediment for the hundreds of fans who congregated yesterday at the
Dolphin Mall in Miami to receive Shakira who signed CDS for the first 400 people who bought her new album "Fijacion Oral 1",
including three handycap children to whom the Colombian kissed warmly on the cheek.
READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
Virgin Records NY
June 08,2005
Yesterday it was a long day for us the fans, first to be the first ones to get the CD and then later to wait for the autograph, but it
was worth it. This is the second time I met Shakira, it was great to see her again.
Puerta de Alcala-Madrid
June 05,2005
Shakira performed in Madrid in "la Puerta de Alcala", this time Alejandro Sanz joined her to sing her first single
"La Tortura".
Shakira's performance ended a day-long street party in central Madrid to promote the city's 2012 Summer Olympic bid
PICS OF THE EVENT
Buenos Dias America
June 03,2005
Today I had a wonderful day, finally got to see Shakira live again after so long,
She did her rehearsal and then later on did the show. click on the pic to see all the pictures
enjoy!
Awsome Performance in Las vegas
June 01,2005
Yesterday Shakira was part of Sounds of Summer week on TRL from Las vegas and She did an amazing live performance of "La Tortura",
you can see some pics of her performance by clicking on the link below
PICS OF THE EVENT
Shakira and Juanes in the same flight
May 26,2005
"thank you very much for welcoming me" was the first sentence Shakira said when she met the
media. The singer was wearing a black sport jacket, black glasses and jeans with a hole on top of the knee. She waved with her (right) hand and then she got closer to
the cloud of media and fans where she signed autographs, and answered question about her promotional tour for "Fijacion Oral".
"me and Juanes were in the same flight, sat next to each other", She told her fans who were very organized at the begining but later lost control and try to approach her.
In between screams of her fans saying how they love her, she said that She came to introduce her new cd to her old friends and the people
who had been essencial in her career.
The press conference will be taking place tomorrow at the Radisson Hotel, Shakira will also do some work today at "pies Descalzos" in Bogota and She is also planning to go to
other place in Colombia. "I'm going to Choco to visit one of The schools that our foundation has built, this will be the first time
that I travel to this state" said the excited singer.
"I am very happy to be in Colombian land finally" said the singer before getting in the grey truck that took her, leaving behind a cloud of media and fans
Click the pic to see more pics of this event.
Shakira in Colombia
May 25,2005
Colombia must be smiling today, Shakira will fly from Spain and will be arriving to Colombia this afternoon where she will be 3 days giving Interviews and promoting her new CD "Fijacion Oral"
Shakira in Billboard Magazine
May 20,2005
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Make sure to grab the new Billboard Magazine in which Shakira is on the cover, she is also on the cover of "Hola"(a free magazine from Houston), and there are also some magazines with articles and pics about her like "Style Magazine".
Thanks to Joster,Skyking,Lissy, and christiane
BLastin the Radio!
May 20,2005
Shakira's management want the fans to Call requesting "La Tortura",
These three stations are our focus right now.Also we need a push at Mega in New York – phone calls requesting La Tortura will help!
Q100 Atlanta- request line :404-741-1005, you can also send a text message to 71005 requesting the song
KTU-NY-request line # 1-800-245-1035
KIIS/Los Angeles-request line #1 (800) 520-1027
NY-LaMega Hotline: 212-315-9790/font>
Shakira in Madrid
May 19,2005
Shakira declared that she is in love with "Madrid", That is why she chose this city to introduce her new album and on the 5 of June She will be performing 3 of her new songs from
"Fijacion Oral" in a Stage at La puerta de Alcala.
The colombian singer shows again her support to the Madrid Olympic games 2012 which is a very important even for the city. Shakira is very excited to perform next to
a symbol like the historic "Puerta de Alcala de Madrid". click on the pic to see the rest of the pictures
La Tortura-Wetten Dass
May 15,2005
Wetten Dass Show was aired today on Europe, and of course as we know Shakira performed "La Tortura", her first public appearance performing on her new album.
"La Pared" Maxi-Single Europe released
May 13,2005
The Song "la Pared" was released this week in some countries in Europe as bonus part of the Maxi-single "La Tortura" .
"La Pared" a song with great Vocals and a great Harmony with Piano sounds, you can listen to it in the main menu of this page, but you need flash to listen to it.
Please a small advice to those who have Shakirawebsites, please make a stream version of this file, no a downloadable version.
Hope you all will enjoy her song, and hopefully soon we will have the new cd on our hands.
The pic in this article is not the cover, this was just a general press shot.
Shakira-Las Vegas
May 12,2005
MTV: Music Television will air its Spankin New Presents: Sounds of Summer Week live from the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas during Total Request Live May 30-June 3 at 5 p.m. (EST/PST).
Among artists set to perform live are Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Shakira and Black Eyed Peas. Hilary Duff and Jesse McCartney are also scheduled to appear.
Sounds of Summer Week will be hosted by MTV VJs Quddus Phillippe, Damien Fahey, Vanessa Minnillo, La La Vasquez and Susie Castillo.
The network will also present MTV’s Summer on the Strip, which will feature exclusive video premieres, celebrity guest appearances and performances from the Hard Rock throughout the summer.
And MTV’s Direct Effect hour-long hip-hop-countdown show, hosted by Vasquez and DJ Clue, will originate from the city of sin this summer, as well.
Bomb scare for pop star Shakira in Turkey
May 08,2005
ISTANBUL (AFP) - Latin pop diva Shakira, in Turkey to film a German television show, was among the passengers of a Turkish Airlines plane which was evacuated following a hoax bomb alert, the press reported.
The incident occurred Saturday at Istanbul's Ataturk airport, from where the plane carrying Shakira, her boyfriend Antonio de la Rua, son of former Argentine president Fernando de la Rua, and some 140 other passengers was set to fly to the popular resort of Antalya, on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
The Colombian-born superstar was seen leaving the aircraft in a state of panic, the popular daily Vatan reported.
The plane took off after a two-hour delay as the security forces found no dangerous item on board, the reports said.
Shakira Filming German Show in Turkey
May 07,2005
ISTANBUL, Turkey May 7, 2005 — Shakira has arrived in Turkey to film a popular German entertainment show. She is scheduled to appear live May 15 in "Wetten, dass … ?" from the ancient Roman amphitheater of Aspendos near the Mediterranean resort of Antalya.
The Colombian superstar will sing "La Tortura" from her new album, "Fijacion Oral 1," scheduled for release in June, the show's Web site said.
The show is also expected to include hotel heiress Paris Hilton.
Shakira arrived Saturday and was accompanied at the airport by Antonio de la Rua, son of Argentina's former President Fernando de la Rua, the Anatolia news agency said.
Thanks Gatonegro for the pic
CHANCE TO MEET SHAKIRA IN NY JUNE 07
May 06,2005
Shakira will be doing an store appearance on June 07, and you and a friend can have the chance to fly to NY city and meet her (residents of USA only).
even if you don't win make sure to come early to wherever store she will be signing her new cd. Huge Thanks To Lissy for the Information.
click the pick to participate
FIJACION ORAL
May 04,2005
Now we can see The cover for her New CD "Fiacion Oral" thanks to sonymusic and thanks to Alan from shakirathunder.
You can pre-order her album at Sonymusic store and you will receive a free poster as well.
You can click on the picture to read
more info about the album
PRE-ORDER YOUR FIJACION ORAL!
LA TORTURA DEBUTS ON TRL WEDNESDAY
April 25,2005
The new Video "La Tortura" will make its debut this wednesday april the 27th on TRL-MTV, Shakira is not going to be there but she probably will call to do the
premiere of her new Video, This is really great That TRL is having a spanish Video on the Show, so Fans make sure to start requesting the next day so that she can make it on the countdown.
"LA TORTURA" MAKING THE VIDEO
April 18,2005
MTV has scheduled the airing of "making The Video-La Tortura" for the 26 of april at 6pm, make sure to tune in to watch it, otherwise come back to this website I will have a downloadable file.
MTV.com
SHAKI AT BRYAN PARK - NY
April 18,2005
Like every year The Show Good morning America is having its concert series, and this year they will have Shakira on stage
according to VH1 this will take place on June 3 at 7am. If you are on the Tri-state area, make sure to get there early as you may get to see the re-hearsing.
I will be there with other Shakira fans, and will try to get some video and pics to share. Look for our banner and join us there
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NEW PICS OF THE VIDEO AND LOCATION
April 12,2005
Tonite I got some pics of the apartment where the video "La Tortura" Was filmed, thanks to the owner of the apartment for the pics. there are some pics of the video set but some more of the place and location,
I think more pics may be coming soon. She also has a video, but was only able to give me the pics which is great anyways.
Now we know there is a dog involved in the new video,and a steam scene thanks again to Beatriz Sanchez for that wonderful job.
The video was shot in Bay harbor Islands-Florida, the video director is Michael Haussman, the production company was HSI productions,MTV making the video was there covering the Video shoot.
there are more details about the video but then if I put them here it will ruin the surprise of the new video to a lot of fans, from the details it seems like
the video is just gonna be another hit, They worked really hard. Thanks again to Beatriz for everything.
You can download "La Tortura" remix and The Original version at ITUNES.COM
A small update: Antonio de La Rua has confirmed that the Video for the single will be aired in a week,so I am guessing it's next thursday.
To see the photos please click HERE
FINALLY THE DAY HAS ARRIVED
April 11,2005
After a long wait for Shakira, finaly She makes her come back on the Radio with her new single "La tortura".
Last night hundreds of Shakira fans from all over the world waited impatiently to hear the new version, which in my opinion is better than the remix version, but
but we all have our own opinions, some people love the song, some did not love it as much, if you would like to comment on the new song
click the link below, your opinion counts and will be posted on our page, and don't forget to Request her new song on the Radio stations, soon we will have some links available.
go to mtv.com to listen to "la tortura", I took the mp3 link off since they want a format that is not downloadable.
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SONGS LYRICS ACCORDING TO MEGA
April 08,2005
Shakira comes back with a double album, this new work will be split in two parts, the first album "Fijacion Oral"
will be in stores on june 7 2005, this will be her first spanish album in the last seven years; following will be "oral fixation 2" her english album which will be out in november
this year. her first single "La tortura" duet with Alejandro Sanz will start playing on april 11, you can hear a bad quality mp3 remix down below thanks to
Raul Sandoval, this remix is not the version that will come in the album,The album version has much broader appeal and album is filled with all different styles. this is only one small part of the 22 songs coming this year
for lyrics of her new song click on the piture.
listen to "La Tortura"
LYRiCS
Shakira.com official news on the album
April 08,2005
In 2001, the internationally revered creative force known as Shakira knocked the entire world off its feet with her first English album Laundry Service which went on to sell over 13 million copies. Now, after having sold 25 million records the maverick musician, singer, songwriter and producer is ready with a newly created opus of music in two languages. This new body of work will be released in two distinctive parts; the first album Fijacion Oral 1 will hit stores on June 7, 2005. It will be followed up in November 2005 with the English language album Oral Fixation 2. Both albums will be released by Epic Records. The first single in Spanish entitled "La Tortura" which features Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanz will hit radio airwaves this month
Click here to read the full article
Shakira will show her " fijación oral"
April 05,2005
La Barranquillera will bring to the market her latest production that was recorded in Bahamas and it is tittled " fijación oral", the album will come out in may
in the USA in english and spanish,The cd is under the production of Rick Rubin, known for contributing to big stars like "red hot chili peppers", this album will have
brazilian,reggae, and hip hop sounds and others...This CD wants to break the record of her last production 11 millions copies sold
RCN News-Colombia
Shakira gets ready to present her new production
April 1,2005
Colombian singer Shakira will be presenting her new musical production, a double cd
with english and spanish songs, and two weeks later she will be receiving a tribute in her birth land Barranquilla according to sources close to shakira.
She will present her new album in her country, she has been working the last years on this production.Argentinian rocker Gustavo ceratti
and guitarrist Carlos Santana participated in part of this production. Barranquilla Authorities will do a tribute to Shakira on June 14
eluniverso.com
Shaki and Toni Fighting?
MARCH23,2005
Magazine Caras and the media have published some pics of Shaki and Toni,The magazine talks about a discussion they were having.
well we all know couples will always have arguments every now and then, Shaki is just like you and me; anyways I got an email From Toni where he denies this, on his own words
Alex, como estas? no hay ninguna pelea solo la necesidad de estas empresas de vender un poco mas.
gracias por preocuparte.abrazo.
antonio.
Official Information
March 19,2005
I got an email from Shakira's management group today, it did not say much but this is what
they wrote:Hi Alex,
The Spanish album will be out before the summer, with a single and video prior to that. Official update coming soon
SHAKI BACK TO BAHAMAS
FEB 08,2005
the latin singer Shakira celebrated her 28 birthday in a nice suite with Antonio de La Rua in a famous hotel in Nassau-Bahamas.This confirms once
again that the couple is still together. Before going to Bahamas they had a party at Shakira's House, Padre Alberto and Lenny Kravitz
were among the guests
Celebs To Send Pre-recorded Pledges For MTV Asia Aid
Feb 02,2005
Additional personalities to throw their support behind MTV's Asia Aid benefit event being held in Bangkok were announced yesterday, with appearances by Vanness Wu of F4, Chester Bennington of Linkin Park, Bollywood superstars Fardeen Khan and Bipasha Basu, Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva and pop star Alston Koch - all of whom have been confirmed as presenters at the event, which will be hosted by Alicia Keys. United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan heads up a slew of new international celebrity-messages-of-support, with pre-recorded pledges from Ashanti, Black Eyed Peas, Bryan Adams, Enrique Iglesias, Franz Ferdinand, Jackie Chan, Keane, Rio Ferdinand, and Shakira. UNICEF's Executive Director, Carole Bellamy, will also make an appearance on stage. International superstar Ronan Keating will also debut a special acoustic version of his song "I Hope You Dance" filmed in Phuket.
Click here to read the full article
SHAKI A BEAUTIFUL MADRINA
JAN 30,2005
CLICK ON THE PIC TO SEE ALL THE PICS
On Jan 30 At Iglesia San patricio in Miami beach Shakira attended for the baptize of
"Luciana Martínez Ripoll", the daughter of "Edgar Martínez and Adriana Ripoll de Martinez", El Padre Alberto, a well known priest
on the spanish Media did the ceremony. All this info and the pics thanks to our Cartagenero friend from:
http://operacionshakira.tk/
SHAKI'S MOM' HERNIA
Shakira had to interrupt her work for the new CD to go to the Hospital, but It was because this weekend her Mom Nidia Ripoll Mebarak
had a Hernia taken care of at a Hospital in Miami. Shaki had to abandoned bahamas where she's been for some weeks now finishing her
new baby that wil be in english and spanish and with a duet with Alejandro Sanz.
visit Shakiramexico.tk
SHAKI COMING BACK WITH COMPANY
The WHENEVER, WHEREVER singer enjoyed a quiet year in 2004 after setting the charts alight with tracks from her 2000 album LAUNDRY SERVICE, but now she's fired up for a return after spending Christmas (04) with Sanz.
The sexy Colombian recorded one track with Sanz at his studio in Miami, Florida.
Meanwhile, Sanz, who stormed the LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS last year (04) is working on his accent for his first English language album.
He explains, "I want to improve some things, and I want to work with someone who can help me with my accent and my sentence construction."
SHAKI ARRIVED TO BOGOTA DEC 26
Shakira was today in Soacha(Bogota) at the school donated by Pies Descalzos. She looked beautiful, and was wearing jeans and a nice
blouse. She sang acapela for the children of Pies descalzos, she said she was very happy to see the fruits of her foundation, and to see so many happy children, some years from now
she will be inagurating other schools in Barranquilla and Choco. About her new album she said she hopes we receive it by her birthday
Fernando casas Colmenares
SHAKI WROTE US A LETTER
DEC 16,2004
in Shakira.com which has a totally new look, also has a letter from Shaki to her fans, apologizing for how long she has taken, but she says she promise we will hear of her soon..she also talks about the album
SHAKI STICKING BY PEPSI
DEC 16,2004
On Escandalo Tv they talked about Shakira, they said that Shaki went to the restaurant "La Bikina" in Monterey Mexico and that she wanted to drink Pepsi, and since they do not sell Pepsi in that Restaurant
Shaki asked one of the restaurant's employees to get it for her, Shaki and her Pepsi loyalty
POLANCO AFTER PARTY VMAS 2004
OCT 23,2004
After the Latin Video music awards in Miami, Jaime Polanco who is responsible for Prisa's international business in the latin america radio invited some artists for dinner to his house, in between conversations, Polanco who has a lot of esteem for Colombia
decided to play Vallenato music, Shakira who was one of the guests, decided to take out Lenny Kravitz to dance with her, it's said that Kravitz learnt some new steps
LATIN VMAS 2004
OCT 22,2004
Shakira was at the latin Vmas this year, she introduced the singer Lenny Kravitz.
She looked amazing!. She had a different look which they Called "la china" in Barranquilla. She decided to change look because she was tired of looking at the same face everyday.
She also confirmed there are two CDs but she does not know which one to put out first, she said she is desperate to show the new work to her fans and that she can't wait to be on Tour again, that she misses that a lot. She wants to go to Colombia, and bring them back her music
SHAKI AT THE LATIN VMAS
SEPT 13,2004
Lots of surprises in the Latin VMAS 2004, and this year Paulina Rubio will ve the host of the
show, there will be performances by some great latin music artirsts, the show will have performances by the Beasty boy, Juanes, Julieta venegas, vicentico,
and Alex Ubago.
Also some other hosts will participate like Natalia Lafurcade, belinda, Tiziano Ferro,
and a special guest "SHAKIRA".
GUITAR SIGNED BY SHAKI FOR AUCTION
AUG 20,2004
Radio giant Clear Channel Communications Inc. said today that it will raise money for Hurricane Charley victims by auctioning off guitars autographed by musical stars, among them Britney Spears, Tom Petty and Kenny Rogers.
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The San Antonio-based company said the online auction of 43 guitars signed by celebrities started this afternoon and will end on Sept. 20.
John Hogan, who heads Clear Channel's radio division, said the company's radio outlets in Florida and elsewhere have also been active in raising relief funds for victims of the hurricane, which killed at least 22 people and caused an estimated $7.4 billion in damage to homes, businesses and other property.
"This auction is another way for individuals to support those in need," Hogan said. "At the same time, the guitars are great pieces of memorabilia for any music fan."
The company says all proceeds will be split between displaced families and the American Red Cross.
The autographed guitars being offered on Clear Channel's StormAid.com Web site are divided into five music genres -- rock, classic rock, pop and urban, alternative and country.
Stone Temple Pilots, Linkin Park, Nickelback, ZZ Top, Tim McGraw and Shakira are among the other musical acts participating.
There's also a non-musical category that includes instruments signed by conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh and comic actor Mike Myers.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE.COM
PATRICIA TELLEZ FUNERAL
AUG 19,2004
Shakira was very affected at the Funeral of her Manager Patricia Tellez in Colombia.
The singer was with the company of her family and Antonio de la Rua, which clears the rumor of a possible break up.Very affected
and with the pain a love one's dead can cause, Shaki came from Vancouver to Colombia, an arrival she probably would have prefered that
was under different reasons.
With her heart in her hands The Diva could not hide the big Sadness under her dark sunglasses which
covered her swallon eyes from crying so much. Antonio was next to her during the wholeReligious ceremony, and at times his eyes had tears from
seeing his Shaki in a sea of tears
Patricia tellez who became an Icon for many artist that dreamed on becoming a Shakira, a Carlos Vives,
and why not a Bette La fea left a big emptyness.
ESCANDALOTV-AJARIS
VMAS
AUG 18,2004
The list of presenters for the MTV Video Music Awards just got longer — 7 feet and 1 inch longer, to be exact.
Shaquille O'Neal joins Brandy, Nick Lachey, Shakira, Evanescence's Amy Lee, Mase, Beastie Boys, John Mellencamp, Omarion and
Queen Latifah in the latest crop of celebrities confirmed to take the stage as presenters at the 2004 VMAs.
Upping the fashion ante are Outkast, who come on board to perform at the annual event. The Polyphonic Spree, meanwhile, will fill the ambient orchestral slot at the August 29 show, taking place at Miami's American Airlines Arena.
Outkast and the Polyphonic Spree join previously announced performers including Usher, Kanye West, Yellowcard, Lil Jon, Jet, Petey Pablo, Hoobastank, Jessica Simpson, Ying Yang Twins and Terror Squad featuring Fat Joe.
The newest batch of presenters helps add a bit of athleticism, style and an old-school vibe to a list that already included Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jimmy Fallon, Will Smith, P. Diddy, Paris Hilton, Lenny Kravitz, Tony Hawk, Ludacris, Ashlee Simpson, LL Cool J and Jon Stewart.
Jay-Z leads the nominees this year, with six nods for his "99 Problems" clip including Best Video of the Year, Best Male Video and Best Rap Video. Jay's pal Beyoncé, as well as No Doubt, Usher and Outkast, follow close behind with five nominations each. .
The highly coveted Viewer's Choice Award will be determined this year by the VMAyhem Viewer's Choice Playoffs, which allows MTV.com users to narrow a list of 40 videos down to five nominees through head-to-head video battles. The nominees for this year's Viewer's Choice Award are Christina Aguilera's "The Voice Within," Good Charlotte's "Hold On," Linkin Park's "Breaking the Habit," Simple Plan's "Perfect" and Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue." Voting for the nominees begins Wednesday (August 18).
Also announced on Wednesday are a number of MTV events taking place in Miami in the days leading up to the VMAs. Among them are Saturday's VMA Kickoff Event, to be held at Margaret Pace Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with performances by Mario Winans and Carl Thomas. MTV will also unveil its legendary Moonman, which has been given a Miami makeover.
On August 27, MTV will host a VMA Block Party on Club Row from 7 p.m. to midnight with performances by Pitbull, Lil Scrappy, 8Ball and MJG, and Kevin Lyttle, among others. Lil Jon, Chingy and Xzibit are among the artists slated to make appearances at this pre-VMA event.
The 2004 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from Miami on Sunday, August 29, at 8 p.m on MTV.
For everything we've got on VMAs past and present, including news, features, photos and a chance to vote in this year's Viewer's Choice Playoffs, check out MTV.com's Video Music Awards page.
www.VH1.com
SHAKI'S EX-MANAGER DIES
AUG 17 2004
Paticia Margarita tellez was found this morning dead in her apartment due to a heart failure.
Patricia Tellez 47yo was Shaki's manager for many years in Colombia until She have the success that took her from
Colombia to miami.
She helped Shakira a lot, She knew how much talent there was in shaka.
Even After Shakira moved to miami, patricia was still next to Shakira to represent her in the Tour of the Mongoose in Colombia and
latin America.
Thanks to tellez Sony took the song "Donde estas corazon" and put it on the CD which open the doors to recording "Pies Descalzos".
SHAKIRA WILL DONATE 1000 MILLION PESOS THROUGH PIES DESCALZOS
AUG 13,2004
The Foundation Pies descalzos, in whom the singer and composer is the biggest shareholder, was committed to donate 1000 million pesos so that the 1200 students from Barrios "Siete de abril" and
"Las Americas" keep getting education benefits
eltiempo.com
HISPANIC YOUTH AWARDS
AUG ,2004
The biggest names in Latin show business, fashion, and sports will be honored on the first annual "Premios Juventud" (Youth Awards). The electrifying 2-hour entertainment special will be broadcast from Miami, the party capital of the world. It will air live on the Univision Network (NYSE:UVN) on Thursday, September 23 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT (8-10 p.m. Central/Mountain).
Recognizing popularity and overall appreciation in five distinct areas - Film, Music, Sports, Fashion and Pop Culture - the "Premios Juventud" nominees were selected based on a nationwide poll conducted among a representative sample of Spanish-language television's younger viewing audience. From August 2-22, Hispanic America will then cast their votes online and determine the final outcome.
Far from your typical award show, "Premios Juventud" will give awards in 22 unconventional categories in tune with today's Hispanic youth.
Shakira is Nominated for:
Best Moves
All Over the Dial
She's Totally Red Carpet
Dream Chick
My Idol is
Hottest Romance
BUSINESSWIRE.COM
thanks to shakiramedia.com
SHAKI IN CONCERT SEPT 17/18/Colombia
JUNE 19,2004
In the latest issue of "Caras" Magazine, in the section "it's said that..." they talked about the concert that Shakira will be having on sept 17-18 to collect money for "pies descalzos foundation", what they did not say it's that the event
is organized by "la sociedad de los Sueños" and "Pies descalzos". The money that gets collected will go to projects to help the children victims of the Violence in Colombia
eltiempo.com
SHAKI GOES FOR GOLD-BILLBOARD
JUNE,2004
Shaki's latest cd/dvd has been certified Gold in the United states.
billboard.com
MSN CELEBRITY CHATS
march 22,2004
Mix a fusion of Led Zeppelin, poet Walt Whitman and Colombian ancestry and you get Shakira, the Latin bombshell who astounded critics with her poetic lyrics on her hit album Laundry Service. On the eve of the release of her new DVD and in her first chat on MSN, Shakira answers fan questions and talks about her latest release Live & Off The Record.
Chat begins on Monday, March 29
at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
ROLLINGSTONE-SHAKIRA WRITING NEXT ALBUM
March 11,2004
Shakira is writing songs for her next album, the follow-up to 2001's English-language breakthrough Laundry Service. An October or November release is being targeted for the new set of songs.
In the meantime, the Colombian superstar is offering Live and Off the Record on March 30th, an audio/visual documentation of last year's Tour of the Mongoose to tide fans over. The set will be packaged as a two-and-a-half-hour DVD with a ten-song bonus CD. The DVD consists of ninety minutes of Mongoose material, with tracks dating back to her 1996 debut Pies Descalzos ("Estoy Aqui"). Laundry Service and its predecessor, 1998's Donde Estan los Ladrones?, are best represented with eight and five songs on the DVD, respectively. Both the DVD and CD include Shakira's previously unreleased cover of AC/DC's "Back in Black."
The DVD will also include behind-the-scenes material from tour stops including Paris, London, Madrid, New York, Mexico and Bogota
ANDREW DANSBY
rollingstone.com
Shaki Wins best Female Pop Artist-Premio Lo Nuestro
Feb 26,2004
Shakira won't the prize for Premio lo nuestro for best female Pop Artist. She was not there to receive the prize but she must be as happy as we all are...
Shakira Goes 'Off The Record'
Feb 13,2004
Epic Records is prepping a DVD/CD combo documenting Colombian pop-star Shakira's 2002 concert tour. Set to hit stores March 30, "Shakira Live & Off the Record" includes a one-hour DVD and a 90-minute CD. Among the bonus footage on the DVD is a behind-the scenes look at the artist on tour.
The DVD was recorded during Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose outing and features clips of the artist in Paris, London, Madrid, Rome, New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires and Mexico City. The behind-the-scenes feature captures the artist writing a song with her band, praying with her family and spending time with her fiance. The artist also discusses her thoughts about being a socially responsible artist, and her efforts to help the children of Colombia.
The companion CD includes 10 songs such as the hit "Whenever, Wherever" and a cover of AC/DC's "Back in Black."
Shakira is currently recording the follow-up to her English-language debut, "Laundry Service," due by the end of the year. "Laundry Service" peaked at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 3.3 million copies in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Todd Martens, L.A
Billboard.com
Shakira To Shake It In New DVD
Jan 20,2004
Latin sensation Shakira disappeared from North American headlines for the majority of 2003, but this year she’ll be singing a different tune. Following the lead of many other artists, Shakira is starting 2004 off with a bang. The luscious lady is putting out a DVD, On Stage, Off The Record, which is set to drop on March 23 of this year.
The two-hour long DVD consists of 90-minutes of live concert footage and the remaining 30 minutes will be devoted to intimate backstage footage of her family, her fiancé Antonio de la Rua, and the band members.
The DVD contains footage from her world tour, Tour Of The Mongoose, which elevated her debut English record, Laundry Service, which went platinum five times in Canada. Although the actual concert footage is from her show at the Sport Paleis Ahoy in Rotterdam, the documentary DVD also includes footage from her stops in Paris, London, Madrid, Rome, New York, Los Angeles and Buenos Aires, just to name a few.
Accompanying the DVD is a CD featuring 10 live recordings including previously unreleased material and remixes of her hit singles including, "Whenever, Wherever" plus "Back In Black," which is exclusive to the companion disc.
Right now Shakira is in the studio working on her next album, due for release later this year.
www.chartattack.com
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Latin Acts Tread Carefully with Crossover Bids
Jan 17,2004
MIAMI (Billboard) - They say you can never go home again.
And while many Latin acts are trying to disprove that maxim, they are finding a grain of truth in it as they attempt to return to their initial fan bases after recording in English.
Conversely, some Latin acts are finding it difficult to break into the English market after years of success in the Spanish market.
This year Shakira, Marc Anthony and Paulina Rubio will release new Spanish albums after various degrees of success with English releases. Ricky Martin (news) will deliver his first English album in a number of years.
But the crossover phenomenon, once regarded as a slam-dunk to gain broader exposure and bigger audiences for Latin acts, is treated by labels with more caution in the face of shrinking budgets and diminished sales across the board.
That's because even when targeting the English audience, there must be specific attention to the Latin artist's original Spanish fan base through additional tracks in Spanish, music videos and other costly marketing tactics. "A crossover act has to record twice, film two videos, do two separate promotions," says Emilio Estefan, who has produced albums for Shakira and Gloria Estefan (news).
Nowadays, he says, with sales slowing, it is harder to justify that investment in major crossover acts, unless the label believes the artist can achieve international success. "You have to be persistent, you have to invest money and you have to look for artists who not only have a U.S. market but who can be global," Estefan says.
"Obviously, the possibility of a crossover opens the door to an American market, and that's beneficial," says John Echevarria, president of Universal Music Latino. "But it's a double-edged sword. Do it well, and it's marvelous. Do it wrong, and it can hurt your fan base."
Martin did it well with his 1999 self-titled English-language debut. According to Nielsen SoundScan, it has sold 7 million units in the U.S. alone. Enrique Iglesias (news)' 2001 "Escape," his second English-language album, sold 3.4 million copies, while Shakira's 2002 English-language debut, "Laundry Service," sold 3.3 million. All these albums racked up impressive global sales as well.
"To me, being Latino is an advantage," Iglesias says. "In the world of Anglo pop, where there aren't that many Latinos, I look at it as an advantage. I think it's cool. It has opened my mind musically in so many ways. Even if my music doesn't sound Latin."
But buyers are fickle, and success in one language doesn't guarantee success in another.
Iglesias' most recent English-language album, "7," has sold only 260,000 copies since its release in November, only slightly more than his 2001 Spanish-language release, "Quizas," which scanned 241,000 copies. Those numbers are considered high for a Spanish-language release but not for a major English-language artist, and not for an artist who is supposed to have two fan bases.
Similarly, Thalia's self-titled Spanish-language disc scanned 179,000 copies, while her English debut of the same name has scanned only 184,000 copies since its release last summer, although it debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Rubio scanned 480,000 copies of her 2000 Spanish-language album "Paulina." It was the biggest-selling Spanish-language album for 2001, according to the Billboard year-end charts. But her English-language debut, "Border Girl," has scanned 270,000 copies.
LATIN EXPLOSION?
Crossover acts, of course, are not new. Long before Martin or Estefan, there were many cases of Latin artists recording in English and vice versa, from Jose Feliciano (news), Xavier Cugat and Julio Iglesias (news) to Eydie Gorme and Paul Anka (news).
But the new wave of crossovers from the late 1990s was dubbed the "Latin explosion" by the media and garnered unprecedented worldwide attention. Even in the best of cases, replicating that type of buzz and success is difficult. The current crop of artists is under an unprecedented media spotlight.
"It was a moment in time and a sentiment, and it's something we very consciously and deliberately and by design tried to create, and it worked," says Thomas D. Mottola, chairman/CEO of Casablanca Records and Champion Entertainment. Mottola, who until last year was chairman/CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, was behind the careers of many of the most successful crossovers, including those of Martin, Anthony and Shakira.
But the term "Latin explosion," he says, was simply coined by the media and used by labels to market their acts.
"There never really was a Latin explosion," Mottola says. "It was a mirage. And two of the biggest stars were from the Bronx, N.Y. But we used it to take gigantic advantage of it, and lots of our stars benefited from that."
In the aftermath of that era, sustaining a career in two languages is absolutely possible, he adds. "The essence of our business has never changed. It all depends on the quality of your material and the records and the performances the artists give."
But admittedly, it's tricky.
TROUBLE AT HOME
There are many reasons why an album doesn't sell as well as expected. But when it comes to crossover acts, part of the problem is that the artist's core market -- the Latin buyer -- may not be buying the English album. And it isn't doing so, sources say, because some artists no longer have time to properly promote in that market because the artist is trying to serve two masters.
"The Latin market, from radio to media to the public, feels abandoned," one executive says. "They feel betrayed. There are artists who do nothing with Spanish media . And everyone who made that artist into a star in the first place then feels pushed aside."
Not so fast, says Kevin Lawrie, president of Sony Music Norte. "People are always looking for an excuse to justify when an album didn't do well. I think it has to do more with the music and the moment than anything else."
Crossing over, Lawrie adds, can absolutely be a good thing for any artist in any language. "The more people you reach, the better. And as long as the music isn't compromised or bastardized, it will work in another language."
"It's like both my arms," Anthony told Billboard in 2001, describing what it's like to record in English and Spanish. "I was born and raised in East Harlem. The music that my grandmother and mother would play at home wasn't the music that I would hear on the corner when I would hang out with my friends. When you say 'crossover,' that means you're crossing over and you don't belong. I don't believe that. I am both, I am both, I am both."
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SHAKI GOZANDO EN BARRANQUILLA
JAN 15,2004
Shakira arrived on Jan 1st To barranquilla,she was busier than usual, She worked up to 15 hours straight ahead to evaluate what her foundation "Pies Descalzos" had made, She went through names, last names and pics of 3000 profiles of children that have been victims of violence and displacement to whom Pies descalzos has give them nutricional and educational support.
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SHAKIRA NOMINATED FOR PREMIO LO NUESTRO 2004
Jan 14,2004
Ricky Martin, Shakira, Thalía and Juanes Among Superstar Nominees For 'Premio lo Nuestro 2004' Latin Music Awards
MIAMI, FL,--(HISPANIC PR WIRE - BUSINESS WIRE)--January 14, 2004--Latin music's hottest recording artists make up the list of nominees for the 2004 edition of "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina," the oldest and most popular Latin music award program in the U.S. A total of 180 nominations in 32 categories were announced today. Winners will be revealed during a sensational 3-hour special that will be telecast LIVE on Univision Network on Thursday, February 26 from 8-11 pm ET/PT (7-10 pm Central/Mountain).
Recognizing excellence in five different genres -Pop, Tropical, Regional Mexican, Rock, and Urban-, the "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards are bestowed yearly to the very best talent in the Latin music industry. This year's list of nominees, selected from charts compiled by the prominent industry publication Radio & Recordsâ, includes such internationally famous superstars as Ricky Martin, Juanes, Thalía, Shakira, David Bisbal, Maná, Olga Tañón, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, and Vicente Fernández. Winners of the coveted award will be determined by the voting public via http://www.univision.com.
The 2004 "Premio Lo Nuestro" award ceremony will take place at the Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. Hosted by popular TV presenter Adal Ramones, the show will feature electrifying performances by many of the nominated artists, as well as an impressive parade of Hispanic celebrity presenters and attendees.
"Premio Lo Nuestro" is the highest-rated television program among Hispanics in the United States, watched by more than five million Hispanic viewers, beating all other English or Spanish language TV programs including the Super Bowl.
Following The category Shaki has been Nominated
Artista Femenina (Best Female Artist)
Thalia
Shakira
Millie Corretjer
Soraya
Canción del Año e Intérprete (Song of the Year, Performer)
Mariposa Traicionera, Maná
No Me Enseñaste, Thalía
Tal Vez, Ricky Martin
Que Me Quedes Tu, Shakira
5) El Problema, Ricardo Arjona
TOO SEXY FOR THEIR CAUSE
Jan 12, 2004
A GLOSSY picture book featuring French screen siren Emmanuelle Beart on charity missions has highlighted the use of an unlikely new weapon in the war on want - the "humanitarian playmate".
While the United Nations has recruited celebrities as "ambassadors" for decades, its current preference for stars with sex appeal is prompting disquiet in the aid world.
Beart - who won fame dancing naked in the 1986 film Manon des Sources, co-starred with Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible and modelled for Christian Dior - has a history of involvement in social causes.
But while no-one doubts her good intentions, the book published in Paris last week with the UN's blessing looks more like a fashion catalogue than a call to end cruelty to children
She takes her designer wardrobe to settings from Mauritania, where she witnessed the ravages of water shortages, to Vietnam, where the scourge is malnutrition; from Mali, where she helped to promote health care among children, to Thailand, where she was shocked by their sexual exploitation.
Not that she is the first celebrity UN ambassador to have put her impressions into print. With the growth of the anti-globalisation movement, the record of a star's journey to a pocket of want is becoming a publishing fashion.
American actress Angelina Jolie produced a book about her travels on behalf of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Ex-Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell and Colombian singer Shakira have also toiled for the UN cause.
Beart's book, Sous Nos Yeux (Before Our Eyes), shows her tearfullly consoling a Thai woman who told the actor her mother sold her into prostitution at age 10.
Elsewhere, she is seen cuddling babies and helping vaccinate children in Mali.
It is these artistic images of a soulful-looking Beart in the wilds that prompted murmuring in Paris about humanitarian playmates.
"Emmanuelle Beart has no credibility or legitimacy in the task of reducing malnutrition in Mali," said Rony Brauman, founder of the Nobel prize-winning aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres.
As for Beart, she said she wanted more than a sinecure. "It is much more than a question of making available my name," she writes. "I agreed to give my time and my soul."
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SHAKIRA SELLS UP
Jan 09,2004
Latina pop princess SHAKIRA is abandoning America for a new life in Europe.
The sexy UNDERNEATH YOUR CLOTHES singer is selling up her Miami Beach, Florida, home after falling in love with Spain during a summer break there last year (03).
Her luxurious La Gorce Island home is available for $2.1 million (GBP1.2 million). But Shakira isn't severing all her ties with the US, and Florida - she's keeping a second villa in Miami Beach.
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National Solidarity Award 2003-PIES DESCALZOS
Dec 13,2003
Thanks to the educative contribution of Pies Descalzos to Gabriel Garcia Marquez School, the foundation
received the National award for solidarity
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UNICEF Goodwill Gala
Dec 03,2003
Colombian singer Shakira poses as she arrives at the UNICEF Goodwill Gala: 50 Years of Celebrity Advocacy, a star-studded event commemorating UNICEF's half-century of celebrity support in Beverly Hills, California December 3, 2003. The event benefited the Audrey Hepburn (news) All Children in School Fund to help UNICEF provide 120 million children in developing nations access to basic education
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Unicef Goodwill Gala Tickets
Nov 23,2003
UNICEF to celebrate 50 years of celebrity advocacy
Katie Couric, ?ER,? Sir Peter Ustinov, Sir Roger Moore, Harry Belafonte, Vanessa Redgrave, Nana Mouskouri and George Harrison To Be Honored
LOS ANGELES - Virtually every non-profit organization in the world enlists the support of well-known individuals to help advance its work ? but in 1953 it was a different story. That was the year that a chance encounter on an
airplane brought together the beloved entertainer Danny Kaye and the then-executive director of UNICEF, who together forged a new kind of partnership between celebrities and global causes. The following year, Danny Kaye became UNICEF?s first Goodwill Ambassador, and began 33 years of traveling the world to promote the needs and rights of children.
On 3 December, at the UNICEF Goodwill Gala, UNICEF will celebrate 50 years of celebrity advocacy and honor the esteemed individuals ? stars from stage, screen, sport and music ? who have followed in Mr. Kaye?s footsteps. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Whoopi Goldberg tol host the Gala and Halle Berry will serve as honorary event chair.
The event marks a half-century since UNICEF became the first global organization to recognize and harness the power of celebrity to further worldwide issues and causes.
The gala, to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, will benefit the ?Audrey Hepburn All Children in School Fund? to help UNICEF provide 120 million children in developing nations access to a quality basic education.
?UNICEF?s Ambassadors and celebrity supporters are committed to improving the lives of children in the developing world by making the rest of us aware of the struggles they face each day,? said Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of UNICEF. ?It?s this commitment that reflects their true star quality, not the glitter and glamour of being a star but the way they use their notoriety to help the world?s children. Thanks to their involvement with UNICEF, we raise millions of dollars every year to ensure every child?s right to health, education, equality and protection.?
UNICEF will pay tribute to George Harrison, whose 1971 Concert for Bangladesh marked the first time musicians collaborated for a common humanitarian cause; and honor its leading Goodwill Ambassadors Sir Peter Ustinov, Sir Roger Moore, Harry Belafonte, Vanessa Redgrave and Nana Mouskouri, who have been stalwart champions for children for more than a decade each.
Katie Couric, who encouraged the millions of Today show viewers to Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, will receive a special UNICEF award, as well as NBC?s ?ER,? who have devoted entire storylines to humanizing distant and neglected populations, such as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Croatia.
The Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award
The Danny Kaye Humanitarian Award will be given to a public figure who, like Danny Kaye in his time, has been a pioneer for celebrity activism. Katie Couric, co-anchor of NBC?s ?Today,? has used her celebrity to inform and empower her audience. By fusing her philanthropic, personal and professional interests, Katie Couric is being recognized for her transformative advocacy on behalf of children.
Humanitarianism through the Arts Award
Executive producer John Wells, along with select cast members, will accept a special award on behalf of the television series ?ER? for its social responsibility in bringing awareness to humanitarian crises in such countries as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria and Croatia. This attention from a major television show, rare by any measure, has undoubtedly helped to humanize distant struggles for millions of viewers around the world. Jessica Lange, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador who recently visited the Congo on behalf of the organization, will present this award.
The UNICEF Goodwill Laureate Award
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Sir Peter Ustinov, Sir Roger Moore, Harry Belafonte, Vanessa Redgrave and Nana Mouskouri will be honored for their life-long dedication to improving the lives of children throughout the world. These Ambassadors have traveled far from the comforts of their homes, using the power of their popularity to support UNICEF?s work to ensure child survival, expand immunization programs, enroll children in school, assist children affected by HIV/AIDS, and to fight for child rights.
A Tribute to George Harrison
A visionary humanitarian, George Harrison used his celebrity and his music to bring children?s needs to a global stage. His legendary Concert for Bangladesh, organized by Mr. Harrison and Ravi Shankar, marked the first time musicians collaborated for a common humanitarian cause. The 1971 concert pioneered the all-star rock benefit concert model, which has since been widely emulated for various causes worldwide. Ravi Shankar will attend and Billy Preston will perform a selection of Harrison?s songs.
The Corporate Responsibility Award
UNICEF will present Mattel with the Corporate Responsibility Award, which honors a company that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to philanthropic activity benefiting children.
About UNICEF
Founded in 1946, UNICEF helps save, protect and improve the lives of children in 158 countries through immunization, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation. UNICEF is non-partisan and its cooperation is free of discrimination. In everything it does, the most disadvantaged children and the countries in greatest need have priority. For more information about UNICEF or to make a donation, please visit www.unicefusa.org or call 1-800-4UNICEF.
Goodwill Gala Tickets
Tickets and tables to the "UNICEF Goodwill Gala" are available beginning September 8th. Prices, which also include sponsorship packages, range from $500 - $250,000. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Levy, Pazanti & Associates at 310/201-5033. ?UNICEF Goodwill Gala? is scheduled to take place on December 3 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel at 6:30 p.m.
The evening is made possible in part by the generous contributions of sponsors, including Thailand Elite and The Herbalife Family Foundation.
To date, confirmed attendees to the Goodwill Gala include: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Mrs. Annan, UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy, Katie Couric, Harry Belafonte, Sir Roger Moore and Lady Moore, Vanessa Redgrave, Nana Mouskouri, Judy Collins, Shakira, Laurence Fishburne, Ang?lique Kidjo, Jessica Lange, Ricky Martin, Marcus Samuelsson, T?a Leoni, Alyssa Milano, Claudia Schiffer, Johann Olav Koss, Summer Sanders, George Weah, Billy Preston, Ravi Shankar and the family members of Danny Kaye, Audrey Hepburn and George Harrison.
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FRESH LAUNDRY
OCT 31,2003
Call it Shakira, reloaded. With the help of the high-powered songwriting team known as the Matrix, the Colombian singer is exploring her '80s-rock roots for her second English-language album, due next August. ''She comes from the Latino thing, but she's so well-versed in cool rock music,'' says the Matrix's Lauren Christy, whose three-member collective has crafted hits for Avril Lavigne (''Sk8er Boi''), Liz Phair (''Why Can't I''), and Hilary Duff (''So Yesterday''). ''The main influences that we were dealing with were the Cure and the Pretenders. That's what she was pushing us to do.''
With its pop hooks, Latin beats, and belly-dancing videos, Shakira's oddly titled 2001 album ''Laundry Service'' went three-times platinum, and showed Anglos why she was already a Latin-music superstar. But despite that formula's success, Shakira is looking whenever, wherever for inspiration this time. ''She's not really focused on doing Latin rhythms on this new record,'' says Matrix member Scott Spock. ''It more of a combination of things. She'll start with a rock-type feel, and maybe throw in an Arabian-type rhythm underneath it. And then throw in a Latin guitar.''
Though Shakira has met with mixed critical reception in the U.S. (EW called her an ''unapologetic Charo for a new generation''), the Matrix's Christy insists that the singer -- who produces her own music -- is ''totally in control of every aspect of what she's doing. She knows what she's doing lyrically and musically, from the hi-hat to the kick [drum] to every keyboard part.'' Adds Christy, ''She worked us so hard -- by the end of the week, I was exhausted. I felt she'd drained every idea out of me.. She's kind of like Prince.''
The singer-songwriter has enlisted R&B scribe Dallas Austin (TLC, Madonna), for songwriting help. In addition, she'll likely return to some of the tunesmiths who aided her on ''Laundry Service,'' according to her publicist. Among the seven songs written with the Matrix are ''Bad Weather'' and ''Love is Just a Stranger,'' which Christy describes as ''kind of dark, with cool guitars.''
Shakira will spend some of her time between now and the CD's release working in a just-announced role as a goodwill ambassador for children's charity UNICEF. And in the meantime, her publicist warns, everything could change: ''Along the way Shakira could very well decide to do a waltz concept album. So until the fat lady sings, we don't know.'' Which, by the way, doesn't mean Shakira's self-transformation will extend to a weight gain.
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DIEGO TORRES SUING SHAKIRA?
Oct 25,2003
Today there was a Lawsuit in a federal court in Los Angeles by the Argentinian singer
Diego Torres and a friend of his. It's said That the song "Un Poco de amor" which was recorded in 1995 sounds exactly the same to a song
they made a year before.
Shakira's Lawyer said that he has not received a copy of this lawsuit and did not make any comments about it
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Shakira Appointed Unicef Goodwill Ambassador for Children
OCT 24,2003
Grammy Award-winning musician Shakira has been appointed a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency said Friday.
The 26-year-old is the youngest person and the first Colombian to serve as UNICEF ambassador .
“UNICEF has done tremendous work in my home nation ... and I have seen firsthand the difference UNICEF makes,” said Shakira in a statement released by the agency.
“It’s rewarding to know that I join such a great list of stars supporting UNICEF, and can personally contribute to improving the lives and futures of children.”
Since 1954, when the late comedian Danny Kaye became the first goodwill ambassador for UNICEF – or the United Nations Children’s Fund – leading personalities in the arts, sports, literature and public life have travelled the world advertising the world body’s work.
Shakira, who lives in Miami and has won a Latin Grammy and numerous MTV music awards, joins a roster of past and present UNICEF ambassadors that also includes the late Audrey Hepburn, Harry Belafonte, Sir Roger Moore, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Lange and Mia Farrow.
“Since (1954) celebrities have contributed greatly to UNICEF and served as voices for those who frequently have no voice – the world’s children,” said UNICEF chief Carol Bellamy.
“Shakira, like all our goodwill ambassadors, was chosen based on her compassion, her involvement in global issues, her deep commitment to helping children, and her appeal to young people around the world.
“I know she’ll help bring UNICEF’s mission to the audience who will have the most impact on our future – young people themselves.”
UNICEF said Shakira was “part of a vanguard of young faces” that the agency plans to use as ambassadors as the 50th anniversary of Kaye’s appointment approaches.
Currently, there are about 100 goodwill ambassadors chosen by various UN agencies. Other youthful ambassadors include 28-year-old US film star Angelina Jolie, who has represented the UN High Commissioner for Refugees since 2001.
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SAVING AFRICA
Former South African president Nelson Mandela joined forces with do-good rockers Tuesday to launch a global phone and Internet campaign to raise awareness and money to fight the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
"One minute can change the world," said Mandela, who urges people to call special phone lines with the digits "46664" set up around the globe, or visit www.46664.com for what he says will be the biggest petition drive designed as a wake-up call to governments. The number 46664 was assigned to Mandela during his more than 18 years in prison under apartheid
The highlight of the campaign will be an all-star televised concert in Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 29 featuring Beyonce, Queen, Bono, Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Pink and Shakira, which MTV hopes will reach a global audience of two billion people.
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WMAS 2003
OCT 12,2003
On this event that takes place in Monaco, our beautiful and
talented Shakira won the World's best latin female Artist.Oh I am so happy!
SHAKI FINALLY IN NY WAX MUSEUM!
The Wax Museum Madame Tussaud's in NY has jus added
the Wax figure of The colombian Singer Shakira. She was placed next to Jenifer Lopez and Salma hayek.
More than 250 measures were taken of Shakira's body to make it as close as possible. The Pose and the clothing the
figure is wearing were chosen and approved by Shakira herself.
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The Matrix Record With Shakira, Prep Debut Album
Sept 25,2003
With all the hits they've written for the likes of Britney, Ricky Martin and Avril, you'd think the Matrix wouldn't have any left for themselves. Of course, you'd be wrong.
The production trio are about to begin work on their as-yet-untitled debut album and member Scott Spock has guaranteed that it will be packed with wall-to-wall smashes.
"We've had a couple songs that we've written over the past year where we'd be like, 'Let's keep this one for ourselves,' " said Spock. The trio, which also includes husband-and-wife team Lauren Christy and Graham Edwards, will begin work on their debut as soon as they finish producing the upcoming album from garage rockers Mooney Suzuki (see "Mooney Suzuki Save Jack Black's Butt, Plan To Work With The Matrix"). "We got ourselves a guy and a girl singer, but we don't want to reveal who they are just yet," Spock said.
The singers are both new and both unknown, but Spock speculated they?d be "very well-known" once the album comes out (see "Avril's Hitmakers Land Record Deal, Set To Make Hits For Themselves"). He described the Matrix songs as mainstream pop-rock hits, with a little twist. "It's real interesting stuff," he said. "People will hear it and say, 'Holy sh--, what's this?!' " The album is tentatively slated for release in the first half of 2004.
Before the Matrix album drops, there will be plenty of the group's signature shiny pop sound to go around. They just finished a week of writing and recording seven songs with Shakira at her ranch in Spain, an experience Spock said was energizing. "She's such a talent, she just gets in front of the mic and sings flawlessly and she's also an amazing writer," Spock said. "Spanish is her primary language, but we did lyrics with her and she's also quite the poet in English."
Spock said the sound of the songs they recorded with Shakira is a little different from her English-language debut, Laundry Service. "It's got more of a rock tip to it," he said of her second English album. "It's a call back to the Cure and the Pretenders. It's definitely more of a rocker thing."
You can also hear the Matrix's handiwork on a few songs from the debut of England's Busted, which is slated for release in the U.S. in 2004. The album will be a compilation of their previously released material and new Matrix songs. "They're like a cross between Good Charlotte and Alien Ant Farm, but put a bit more spice in it," Spock said. The Matrix have also written songs with another Canadian pop songstress who is prepping her debut | |