Shakira Turns Writer with Dora the Explorer Book : December 20, 2010

Shakira published “World School Day Adventure,” her very first children's book.  It is another book in the series “Dora the Explorer.” In the story Dora and B [...]

Shakira Joins Plan B for MTV European Music Awards : October 11, 2010

With barely a month left before this year’s MTV European Music Awards set foot in Madrid, two more chart topping artists sizzle into the line-up as performers for the s [...]

Barcelona Isn’t Amused by Shakira’s Fountain Dancing : August 22, 2010

Apparently the mile a minute hips of Shakira broke Spain's speed limit after the sexy Latina singer stalled traffic downtown in Barcelona while she was taping a sexy scen [...]

Shakira Sets Album Release Date for ‘Sale El Sol’ for November 2 : August 18, 2010

A release date has been secured by Shakira for her upcoming studio album “Sale El Sol.”  The singer, according to Billboard, will be dropping her new album on Novemb [...]

Shakira Gets Interactive on Concert Tour : August 12, 2010

It has been revealed that Shakira's world tour will be interactive to allow her more intimacy with her fans. Shakira's “Tour of Earthly Delights” will be directed [...]

Shakira to Unleash ‘She Wolf’ on Upcoming Tour : May 10, 2010

Initial dates have been announced for Shakira's 2010 world tour to support “She Wolf,” her latest album released last year. The outing will be the singer's first ret [...]

Shakira Opens up World Tour in the US : May 03, 2010

Shakira has recently unveiled the initial details for her upcoming world tour which will kick off late this year in the US. Among the confirmed dates are: September 21 [...]

Shakira Rallies Against Arizona’s New Immigration Law : April 30, 2010

You’ll know when a political matter is indeed controversial when even pop stars join the quest to crush the matter to the ground. Because apparently, the power of the [...]

Shakira Jams with Freshlyground for the World Cup Anthem : April 16, 2010

“Time for Africa” -- this is the theme for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. Shakira and Cape Town band Freshlyground collaborated to do the song which will be [...]

Rafael Nadal and Shakira Cozy Up for "Gypsy" Music Video : February 19, 2010

Latin music star Shakira is bound to release her newest single entitled “Gypsy”. The song is expected to hit the airwaves in April. The music video for the song i [...]

Shakira, Alicia Keys and Usher to Perform at the NBA All-Star Game : February 05, 2010

Pop and R&B stars Shakira, Alicia Keys and Usher will all grace the massive Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX with performances for the upcoming NBA All-Star game on Valen [...]

Ricky Martin, Shakira Launch Concerts for Early Childhood Development : April 22, 2008

Several Latin music performers, including Shakira and Ricky Martin, will be gathering next month in Buenos Aires and Mexico City for two large concerts to support Latin A [...]

Dark Horses Rule the Night at MTV’s VMAs : September 01, 2006

It indeed was a night for underdogs and dark horses – indie acts, emo rock bands and breakthrough artists – at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards. With seven MT [...]

Shakira to serve some "Oral Fixation" this summer : April 25, 2006

With the recent release of the second volume of “Oral Fixation”, which is Shakira’s all-English follow-up to 2001’s “Laundry Service”, she is now prepping for [...]

shakira Biography

The singer Shakira was born on February 2 1977 in Barranquilla, Columbia. During the early 1990s she emerged onto Latin America and Columbia's music scene. Shakira's first two albums with local producers were commercial flops. She then made the decision to producer her unique brand of music. Shakira released “Pies Descalzos” in 1995, which made her famous in Spain and Latin America. “Donde Estan los Ladrones,” her 1998 album, sold more than 10 million worldwide copies and was a critical success. “Whenever, Whenever,” Shakira's first English single, was released in 2001, followed by the album “Laundry Service.” The set sold more than 15 million worldwide copies. Two albums were released by Shakira in 2005: “Oral Fixation” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which included her top selling song “Hips Don't Lie.”

Shakira established Pies Descalzos Foundation in 1995. The Columbia charity helps special schools for children in poverty all across Columbia. Shakira over the course of her career has performed at many benefit concerts, including the 2005 Live 8 Benefit Concert, Hamburg's Concert of Live Earth, and at Bill Clinton's “Clinton Global Initiative.”

Shakira has won numerous awards, including two Grammys, seven Latin Grammys, twelve Billboard Latin Music honors and been nominated for a Golden Globe award. She is the all-time best selling artist from Columbia and second highest female Latin singer, trailing only Gloria Estefan. Over the course of her career she has sold more than 70 million worldwide albums and 10 million U.S. album sales.

Shakira released “She Wolf,” her sixth album, in 2009. Her song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” became the 2010 FIFA World Cup's official song. “Sale el Sol,” Shakira's seventh album, was released in October 2010. It has sold more than 4 million worldwide copies.