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Shakira's personal poverty made her do charity

Before Shakira became a world famous singer, she was poor. And before she was poor, she was one of the few to enjoy Colombian middle class life. It was the poverty her family plunged into after the bankruptcy of her father's business that [...]

Posted On : Oct, 13 2008 | Comments : 1

SHAKIRA - SHAKIRA'S PLUNGE INTO POVERTY MADE HER A BETTER PE...

Pop superstar SHAKIRA went from spoiled rich kid to hardship when her father's jewellery business went bankrupt - and the change in fortunes gave the singer a first-hand view of a life she'd never have known if her family hadn't failed. In [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2008 | Comments : 0

Colombian singer Shakira lends support to Obama

Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leadership skills. In a statement Saturday, the Grammy-winning pop artist said Obama can restore peace and the world's confidence in the [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Shakira takes appeal for Latin America's poor kids to New Yo...

Remember how we reported earlier this year from Mexico on ALAS, a new charity initiative by Colombian superstar Shakira to aid Latin America's millions of poor, malnourished and undereducated children? Well, she's at it again, this time in [...]

Posted On : Sep, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

Legendary Latin Pop Icon Lisa Lisa Set to Perform at the 200...

Singer Lisa Lisa will be performing at this year’s ALMA Awards with Mario on Friday, September 12 at 8:00 pm. Known for celebrating and honoring the contributions to music, film and television by the Latino community, this fabulous ev [...]

Posted On : Sep, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Move over record labels; 360 deals give recording artists ne...

What do Madonna, Jay Z, Shakira, Nickelback and U2 have in common? If you answered the obvious: that they are all multi-platinum recording artists, you are only half right. These artists have all but abandoned their traditional recording la [...]

Posted On : Aug, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

Shakira, other Latin pop stars vow to fight on for hostages

Colombian singing sensation Shakira and nine other Latin music stars vowed Monday to keep fighting for the release of hostages held by Colombian rebels after 15 captives were freed last week. The musicians, from Spanish singers Alejandro S [...]

Posted On : Jul, 08 2008 | Comments : 0

Prep Spotlight - A personal look at Shakira Washington

Shakira Washington is an 18-year-old senior at Central High School. She runs the 100-meter hurdles and is a member of the 4 x 100-meter relay team. She's been on the track team all four years of high school. She finished third in the hurd [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2008 | Comments : 0

Shakira uses fame to help the poor, eyes motherhood

Colombian singer Shakira is using her fame as a top-selling artist and hip-swiveling dancer to help poor Latin American children but she also has her heart set on a new role - mother to her own children. "I want two," Skakira tol [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2008 | Comments : 0

Pop Star Shakira Urges More US Help For World Education

Colombian pop singer Shakira brought her glamor to Capitol Hill Tuesday, to urge U.S. Congress to approve more spending to help send the world's poor children to school. VOA's Kent Klein reports from Washington. Shakira is best known for h [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

In a political fix? Call Shakira

There was a defining moment in the life of Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, one which both her army of devoted fans and her impressive publicity machine agree indicated the world had a huge star on its hands. Aged just 7, Shakira was accompa [...]

Posted On : Apr, 26 2008 | Comments : 1

Lindsay Lohan poses nude in tribute to Monroe

Actress Lindsay Lohan has posed nude in homage to Marilyn Monroe for the new spring fashion issue of New York magazine. Lohan recreated the legendary actress' final 1962 photo shoot for Bert Stern with the veteran photographer himself. Ac [...]

Posted On : Feb, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Celebrity Watch: Shakira at the Apollo Theater in Harlem

Shakira is one of the few talents in music to go well and beyond what is expected of her. All this and impeccable style too, she's just too much! Seen in this recent picture at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, Shakira can rock any outfit, ca [...]

Posted On : Oct, 01 2007 | Comments : 0

Latin pop queen Shakira to shake Istanbul

Shakira fans should try keep their patience for a few more days... She will come and meet with her Turkish fans on Monday at Kurucesme Arena, Istanbul ...Shakira on tour for her latest album "Oral Fixation" will also sing songs [...]