November 08 2011
Shakira receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Click here for more pics
HOLLYWOOD - Shakira, the highest-selling Colombian recording artist of all time and a two-time Grammy winner, received the 2,454th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.
Nearly 1,000 people -- some of whom arrived as early as 5 a.m. -- attended the late-morning ceremony in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. The event came one day before Shakira is honored in Las Vegas as the Latin Grammy Person of the Year.
"We all have a star," Shakira told the crowd. "We all come to this world with a talent and a gift and then, dreams are born, and no one has the authority to stop those dreams.
"... So I want to tell you all to dream as big as you can, and may your kids dream even bigger than you have, because in this country nothing is impossible," she said.
Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Feb. 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira released her first album "Magia" in June 1991, when she was 14.
Shakira won great fame in Latin America and Spain for her 1995 release "Pies Descalzos." Her 1998 album"Donde Estan los Ladrones?" sold more than seven million copies worldwide.
Shakira won her first Grammy in 2001 as "MTV Unplugged" was selected as best Latin pop album.
Shakira's first English-language album, "Laundry Service," was released in 2001, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide. A single from the album, 'Whenever, Wherever" was the best-selling single of 2002, topping the charts in 29 countries.
Shakira did not release another studio album until 2005. "Fijacion Oral Vol. 1," her first all-Spanish language album since "Donde Estan los Ladrones?" sold more than 1.1 million copies, spent 17 weeks atop the U.S. Billboard top Latin albums chart and won a Grammy as best Latin rock/alternative album.
Shakira released the English-language "Oral Fixation Vol. 2" later in 2005, which included "Hips Don't Lie," the best-selling song of the 2000s.
Shakira's next album "She Wolf," released in 2009, marked a shift from Latin pop and pop rock to electropop and dancehall. Her most recent album "Sale el Sol," released in 2010, sold more than two million copies worldwide. A single from the album, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" was chosen as the official song for the 2010 World Cup.
Click here for more pics
November 01 2011
Shakira is to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
We're excited to report that, on November 8 at 11.30am, Shakira will be honored with the 2,354th star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Category of Recording.
The star will be located at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard in front of W Hollywood Hotel, on the corner of Hollywood and Vine. For more information on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Info thanks to Shakira.com
October 05 2011
Obama appoints diva Shakira to advisory panel
Colombian diva Shakira has been appointed by President Barack Obama to his Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, along with a a series of Democrat-affiliated advocates and boosters.
Shakira may have gotten her slot on the educational commission in part because Obama is ramping up his outreach to Hispanics by promoting Hispanic celebrities. The Hispanic vote is important to the campaign’s success, especially in critical swing-states such as Florida.
In May, for example, Obama invited celebrities Eva Longoria and Emilio Estefan to a Cinco De Mayo event at the White House. Both are members of the National Museum of the American Latino Commission.
A week earlier, Obama met with Longoria and other celebrities to talk about immigration. “We like to blame Obama for the inaction, but he can’t just disobey the law that’s written,” actress Eva Longoria obligingly told reporters as she left the White House.
Shakira’s appointment follows Obama’s recent description of another diva, Lady Gaga, as a leader of the gay and lesbian communities, telling an October 1 Human Rights Campaign event, “I also took a trip out to California last week, where I held some productive bilateral talks with your leader, Lady Gaga.”
Gaga “was wearing 16-inch heels. She was eight feet tall. It was a little intimidating,” Obama said.
Shakira has spent significantly to support education for poor children in Columbia. She lived in Colombia with her Arab-American dad and his Spanish-Italian wife until she made her career as a singer in the early 1990s.
Her hometown of Barranquilla has erected a 50-foot metal sculpture of her silhouette.
Today’s announcement also listed three other appointees to the educational committee. They were Nancy Navarro, a Democratic member of Montgomery County Council in Maryland; Adrián Pedroza, who runs a pro-immigration advocacy group in New Mexico; and Kent Scribner, a high-school superintendent in Phoenix, Arizona.
The education panel already includes Cesar Conde, the president of Univision TV network.
august 03 2011
Shakira and Dora the explorer video
July 26 2011
RIP Joe Arroyo-Descansa en Paz Joe Arroyo
July 10 2011
Pique twitters "Because of @shakira's lack of synchronization paddling, we all fell off the raft"
June 07 2011
Finally the video for "Rabiosa" - thanks to shakira.com
The video was shot in Barcelona on April 24th and directed by long-time colaborator Jaume de la Iguana.
may 02 2011
"Estoy aqui" English version thanks to HellsAngelsCrew
April 29 2011
Pique's Piqueton was not photoshopped,100% natural
April 20 2011
Shakira at Copa final to cheer on Barcelona defender Pique
April 15 2011
Shakira and Pique in Barcelona
April 13 2011
Shakira's ring robbed off her finger at a concert in Mexico
The multi-talented Barranquilla-born beauty was simultaneously singing and shaking hands with her supporters in Monterrey, Mexico, when one "fan" slipped the ring from her finger.
The incident occurred on April 7 but Mexican media only released a video of the robbery Wednesday. Like a true professional, or perhaps someone who is indifferent to losing a surely very expensive piece of jewellery, the "Waka waka" singer took a quick bemused glance at her hand before continuing with the show.
To her credit, the concert continued unimpeded, leaving the rest of the more traditional, non-stealing, crowd completely unaware of the sneaky supporter's dastardly deed
Read more at ONTD: http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/58309081.html#ixzz1JSKGDHAt
April 12 2011
shakira lays first brick of new school
Shakira visited Cartagena, Colombia on Monday, accompanied by the philanthropist Howard Buffett and the mayor of the city Judith Pinedo to lay the first brick of what will be Foundation Pies Descalzos' new mammoth school in an area of high vulnerability and displacement in this coastal city.
The project is set to become an urban milestone, a motor of change for 1,500 boys and girls who will benefit directly and 58,000 residents of the Cerro de Popa community.
The school and community center, designed by renowned architect Giancarlo Mazzanti, will be built on a site spanning 7,500 meters squared where students and parents will enjoy classrooms, laboratories, technology and audiovisual centers; multiple sporting fields, teachers and administration, as well as ample space for recreation, art and sports in accordance with the educational philosophy of Pies Descalzos.
Shakira said: “I know that the world, little by little will understand that wherever there is a kid who is hungry and can’t attend school…that kid should be a concern to all of us and our responsibility. I’m sure that this awareness will grow in each one of us, because the world has become a small neighborhood, and we should all be concerned about the issues that others have to face.
April 1 2011
Shakira helps rebuild Haiti school
Colombian singer Shakira danced with students in Haiti on Thursday as she celebrated the renovation of a historic Catholic girls school damaged in the country's devastating 2010 earthquake.
With her song "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" playing over loudspeakers, the Grammy-winning, hip-shaking pop star grooved with students from the Elie Dubois high school in downtown Port-au-Prince.
Her Barefoot Foundation, which helps child victims of violence and disasters, and the Inter-American Development Bank each donated $400,000 to restore the high school.
"I'm convinced that the key to a dignified future for Haiti is through education," said Shakira, 34, wearing a black T-shirt and matching jeans.
The nine-classroom, 250-student school was built in 1913, and was the first in Haiti to provide vocational training for girls, officials said. Construction is expected to begin in two months and will take up to 14 months to complete. Organizers have yet to put out bids.
Those involved attribute the cost to the expensive nature of building materials in the capital.
"Everything has to be imported," said Eric Cesal, an architect and program manager for Architecture for Humanity, an aid group that planned the school's restoration.
Youngsters were excited to meet Shakira and hear about their new school.
"It's so nice that we have a star coming and that she's coming to help the school," said Joselourdes Jean-Paul, a 19-year-old student. "With the new school, we're going to learn more and learn better."
March 29 2011
Shakira posts pic of her boyfriend on her facebook "les presento mi sol"
March 13 2011
Magazine Caras Undercovers Shakira's new romance
February 27 2011
Shakira honored by Harvard University
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Grammy Award-winning singer and philanthropist Shakira has been honored by Harvard University. The Harvard Foundation, the university's center for intercultural arts and science initiatives, gave Shakira its 2011 Artist of the Year award on Saturday.
Shakira, Colombian born Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, holds the plaque naming her the Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year, which was presented to her by Harvard Foundation Director Allen Counter, left, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Saturday,
Foundation director S. Allen Counter says the Latin music artist, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, was honored for her "distinguished history of creativity," as well as for her charitable contributions
After accepting the award, Shakira challenged Harvard students to do more to improve education in developing countries.
Shakira founded the Barefoot Foundation to provide education and nutrition to children in impoverished areas of her native Colombia. She is also a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.
Videos thanks to valverdemiriam,scottylevin,aframirez89 & the harvard crimson
Meet Shakira's new Man
February 21 20011
February 17 2011
Shakira Sued Over Allegedly Not Paying For Her Hit Loca
Bad news for Shakira. The hottie is getting sued by Reggaeton artist Nejo.
According to Nejo, Shakira never paid him or gave him credit for writing her song Loca. Nejo was apparently involved in writing the lyrics for the song which is part of Shakira’s Sale El Sol album.
Nejo claims he’s “furious” that they used his portion of the song and his voice and isn’t being compensated.
The suit also includes Pitbull and Dominican artist Cata. Nejo goes on to say:
"I am furious, they used my part of the song, my verses, my voice, and the remix I did with Dalmata. Cata stole from me because he stayed quiet so he can take all the money. Even though he (Cata) wrote the original song, he knows that Shakira fell in love with my verses. They put 'Shakira featuring Cata' while only thanking me and Dalmatra in the CD sleeve. It should have said 'Shakira featuring Ñejo' "
February 9 2011
Jairo Martinez talks to Mex CNN about the Rumors
February 8 2011
Shakira's New Video "Sale el Sol"
February 20011
Shakira and Pique spent their birthday together
February 2 20011
Happy Birthday From France!
January 23 2011
Shakira wins two NRJ Awards
SHAKIRA lit up the red carpet at the 12th annual NRJ Music Awards in the coastal hotspot, wowing in a short dress and perfectly groomed locks.
The singer once again proved her hips don't lie, performing two songs onstage and flexing her bendy limbs at the event.
She also picked up two gongs - International Female Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year for her World Cup song Waka Waka.
The latter seems a fairly wacky wacky decision by the judges.
Shakira showed no sign of heartbreak following her split from boyfriend of 11 years, Antonio de la Rua
Videos thanks to shakira-argentina.com.ar
January 12 2011
Long time friend Jairo Martinez speaks details about the relationship
El cartagenero Jairo Martínez, quien por muchos años le manejó a Shakira las relaciones públicas y promociones por el mundo, dijo ayer que el romance de la cantante barranquillera y su novio Antonio De la Rúa venía en crisis hacía muchos meses, pero no se imaginó que se acabara tras 11 años.
“Ellos lo venían pensando hace rato, pero no porque hubiera una tercera persona en la vida de Shakira, como lo han venido especulando algunos medios de comunicación. Lo que pasa es que cuando el amor se acaba todo termina”.
“La gente en parte es un poco injusta. Antonio camelló (trabajó) mucho durante el tiempo que estuvo con ella. No fue ningún vividor, como mucha gente decía. Creo que muchas de las razones por las cuales ella está donde está es gracias a Antonio, quien le venía manejando su carrera como cualquier mánager”, manifestó Martínez, quien reside en Miami y sigue teniendo contacto permanente con la cantante.
¿Es cierto que Tonino, hermano de Shakira, ya no está trabajando con ella porque De la Rúa ocupó su lugar?
No. Tonino abrió su propio negocio en un momento dado. Pero está trabajando otra vez con su hermano.
Pero Antonio y Shakira vivían juntos…
Ellos realmente no vivían juntos. Viajaban mucho por el mundo entero, pero no tenían un domicilio permanente, donde la gente dijera, ahí viven ellos dos. Ella tiene una casa en Bahamas, donde vivía sola, y él en Nueva York. De resto, se encontraban en viajes por cuestiones de trabajo.
¿Es cierto que se mudó a Barcelona?
No, ella estaba últimamente allá porque España le servía como base para sus giras, sus conciertos en Europa. Pero no tiene ninguna propiedad en Barcelona.
Por qué dio tantas explicaciones en el comunicado si nadie se las pidió?
Bueno, creo que para no dar declaraciones más tarde, ya dijo lo que tenía que decir.
¿Ahora mismo dónde está Shakira?
En París.
¿No le sorprendió el comunicado?
Sí. Yo nunca pensé que esa relación se iba a acabar.
Martínez dijo además que, pese a su amistad con la intérprete del éxito Waka waka, esta nunca le comentó sobre matrimonio. Sobre una posible reconciliación como pareja manifestó “en la vida nada es para siempre. Ni lo bueno, ni lo malo. No puedo decir en qué quedó la relación como para decir si volverán a no”.
Un periodista amigo de Shakira que reside en Miami, al ser consultado al respecto dijo: “Creo que ellos tenían una relación abierta, su unión era más que todo de negocios. Pienso que las peleas en los negocios eran tan constantes que terminó dañando la relación sentimental”.
“Él (De la Rúa) como que venía haciendo lo que quería con la carrera de la diva. Porque muchas veces cuando le han consultado cosas, ella ha dicho: ‘ni me había enterado”.
“Explicación no pedida, confesión manifiesta”, podríamos decir del comunicado.
“Hasta lo mejor se termina’
Ante el sorpresivo anuncio del final de la relación entre la diva barranquillera y su novio, las reacciones no se hicieron esperar en las redes sociales.
Voces a favor y en contra se hicieron sentir en Facebook y Twitter, donde el hecho fue uno de los más comentados durante el día.
La opinión general mostró su apoyo a la decisión de Shakira de estar soltera durante algún tiempo, y enfatizó su desacuerdo inicial con el noviazgo que duró once años.
“Noviazgo de mucho tiempo y era una relación sin progreso. Se volvieron los eternos novios y no dura para siempre, toda en la vida o evoluciona o se acaba”, opinó Margarita Polo.
“Once años es toda una vida... ya era hora de emprender una nueva”, dijo por su parte Osvaldo Altamar.
“Hasta los mejores edificios se vienen abajo”, sentenció Rossangel Licona.
‘Lo que más’, la despedida
Cuando Shakira lanzó su más reciente álbum ‘Sale el Sol’, en el mes de octubre, llamó poderosamente la atención la letra de una canción titulada ‘Lo que más’.
En ella, la barranquillera hace alusión a una relación en la que, aunque permanece intacto el amor, han hecho mella los años y se ha convertido en una rutina.
“Sabe Dios cuánto me cuesta dejarte, es que hoy se me agotó la esperanza”, canta la diva en el tema. “Eres lo que más he querido en la vida”, recuerda sin embargo a la inspiración de su canción.
Hoy, cuando el mundo ya sabe de su ruptura amorosa, más de un conocedor asegura que fue Antonio a quien Shakira le dijo “con lo que queda de nosotros ya no alcanza...”
Por Zoraida Noriega C.
January 11 2011
Remembering 11 years of love-Click the picture to see Album
Shakira and her Argentine boyfriend of 11 years say in a note on the Colombian pop star's website that they have split up.
Shakira and Antonio de la Rua say they decided in August to "take time apart" from their romantic relationship but kept the details private until now.
The note posted Monday says the two view their separation as temporary, and adds that de la Rua will continue to oversee Shakira's business and career interests. He is the son of a former president of Argentina.
A person close to the couple says they are now together in Paris. The person insisted on speaking anonymously, noting the subject's sensitivity.
The 33-year-old Shakira said in various interviews in 2009 that she was ready to have babies.
January 10 2011
Shakira's Message about the end of her relationship with Antonio
Dear Friends,
During our almost 11 years together we have loved each other deeply, taken care of each other and stood by one another. They have been the most wonderful years of our lives, and thanks to that love and the respect that we share for one another we have been an exceptional couple and partners.
However, since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship. Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now.
We view this period of separation as temporary and as a time of individual growth as we continue to be partners in our business and professional lives.
Antonio continues to oversee and conduct my business and career interests as he has always done. We move forward as partners, developing projects together, working hand in hand and in close communication. Our friendship and understanding of one another is unwavering and indestructible.
We would like to advise that we will not be giving interviews or making more statements with respect to this matter and we appreciate in advance your understanding and respect during this sensitive time in our lives.
Shakira and Antonio
