Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977), known simply as Shakira, is a two-time Grammy Award and eight-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who has been a major figure in...
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Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (born February 2, 1977), known simply as Shakira, is a two-time Grammy Award and eight-time Latin Grammy Award-winning Colombian singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who has been a major figure in the pop music of Latin America since the mid- 1990s. In 2001, she broke through into the English-speaking market with the release of her first album in that language, Laundry Service, which has sold over 3 million copies in the United States and 13 million copies worldwide. After her exposure to the English market, Shakira has arguably become most influential Latin American female musicians of all time. Shakira has the honor of being the highest selling Colombian artist of all time and the only artist from that country to have had a #1 single in the USA.
All the single ladies — Shakira is looking out for you! The Colombian-born singer says the songs on her new album "She Wolf," out this week, is a reflection of a woman who is looking for her prince charming. "It's very much a common thing for women my age, at least my friends, to be in search for the right man and to be somehow dreaming of the prince who's going to come in and rescue them," the 32-year-old said. "Some of these songs either reveal my own daydreams or fantasies, but some of... Read Full Story
Colombian Pop Star Shakira Loves To Play Golf, Shakira Photos, Shakira Pictures Colombian pop star Shakira admits she loves to play golf.
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Colombian singer Shakira has said she believes libido is the “engine of the world”.
The 32-year-old star, who has been dating Antonio de la Rua for the last nine years, admitted she believes that sex is important.
She said to UK’s The Observer Magazine: “I do think libido is the engine of the world. Forward or backwards. For good or ill. Sometimes when we repress our libido we regress.
“When we were in the Dark Ages, it was a question of humanity somehow managing to forget about itself... Read Full Story
Getty Images Singer Shakira thinks sexual energy is incredibly influential -- and it's for the good of humanity that people succumb to their natural urges. She said: "I do think libido is the engine of the world. Forward or backwards. For good or ill. Sometimes when we repress our libido we regress. When we were in the Dark Ages, it was a question of humanity somehow managing to forget about itself. We put God in the center of society, and people forgot about their own nature and desires... Read Full Story
Singer Shakira performs during the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards held at the O2 Arena on November 5, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. (Getty Images) more pics » Pop star Shakira is famous for her otherworldly hip movements, but she swears her dancing skills are just something she was born with. The Columbian beauty said: “For me, it was, and is, more of a natural thing. It’s something that was practically given to me at birth, and for which I never had to train myself. These movements, they are... Read Full Story
Shakira pictures Shakira has revealed her thoughts on the impact of sexual desire, saying ‘libido is the engine of the world’. The ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ hitmaker said she believes people need to follow their natural instincts for the benefit of mankind.
“I do think libido is the engine of the world. Forward or backwards. For good or ill,” Contactmusic quoted her as telling Britain’s Observer newspaper. “Sometimes when we repress our libido we regress. When we were in the Dark Ages, it was a... Read Full Story
Bauer Griffin Shakira may shake her stuff like crazy on stage, but the singer says she hasn't always been as in shape, or as confident. Even in her twenties the "She Wolf" singer admits her image took a backseat to her music. She said: As a teenager I was plump but my appearance wasn’t so important at that time. I focused much more on my music and song writing. I know that image in this profession is a matter of opinion. I think the external appearance in show business is important and over... Read Full Story
Colombian goddesses Shakira and Sofia Vergara sizzled at last night's American Music Awards. Question is ...
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Shakira rocks the November 2009 cover of the Rolling Stone music magazine. Sexy Colombian singer is ready to release her latest album She Wolf, which is officially out on November 23rd. Inside, she reveals all the details on her next video, “Give It Up to Me,” which features Lil Wayne, and reveals her favorite track off She Wolf. Get the full scoop in our red carpet.
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Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration. But when Alicia Keys surprised the singer at a party in New York by joining him in an impromptu jam session, Sanz knew then that he'd found his muse. "I simply grabbed a guitar and we started to improvise, singing and playing. After that, we decided then that we needed to do something together," he said in an interview. "Working with her was such a marvelous thing. She's a... Read Full Story
