Shakira Shoots Video For Gypsy

Shakira and Rafael Nadal are getting close in the teaser for “Gypsy” or “Gitana” in Spanish. Videos for the song are being done in both English and Spanish. Both clips show similar scenes with the singer seen lying next to the tennis player before then drawing her body closer to his.

"Gypsy" is taken from Shakira’s latest album “She Wolf”, which was released last October. The videos will both premiere on February 26th and were directed by Jaume de Laiguana.  

Here’s a little gossip, Shakira was reported to have dated Rafael Nadal after they were spotted going out several times in Spain.  Her rep however says: 

"We were all there, and Shakira only came when we'd finished the main course to have something to drink, accompanied by her manager, Ceci Kurzman, and Jaume. It was a dinner organized with the director to brief Rafa on what was expected from him in the video."

Too bad, they look sweet together, in any case Shakira will surely grace us once again with a beautiful video this February.

Shakira - To Sing at Barack Obama's Inauguration

Shakira, is going to Perform at Obama's Inauguration on January 20th, 2009 According to sources, the U.S. President Barack Obama invited Shakira on his Inauguration 2009.

Peruvian newspaper El Comercio reported "U.S. President-elect Barack Obama invited Colombian singer Shakira to perform in the White House on the day of his inauguration in January 2009"

Obama said about Shakira: "It's an honor to receive so much support from someone that talented and a person that generous". Shakira doesn't have American citizenship, however she made her support very clear by endorsing Obama's candidacy before the election.

Shakira - Humanitarian of the year!

Shakira has been named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the People en Español Magazine for her work towards providing better international healthcare.

She was selected for the title because of her charity work with impoverished children through her foundation Pies Descalzos and Latin America in Solidarity.

Shakria told the magazine that she learned to have compassion for the needy when she was seven years old and her parents’ jewelry store went bankrupt.

To help her understand that some kids were living in even worse conditions, her parents took her to a park in Barranquilla where homeless children sniffed glue to forget their hunger, the magazine said.

“We had a comfortable life and then one day I was shown something else. From that day on, I became obsessed to vindicate my family, my family’s economic situation, and to one day help those kids that I saw on the streets,” Shakira explains.

“From that moment on, I was obsessed with achieving success to get my family back on its feet, to restore my family’s economic position, but I was also obsessed with someday doing something for kids like the ones who made such a huge impact on my young mind.”

Shakira - Becoming Too Political

In an effort to encourage peace and tolerance, Shakira has decided to record her new song half in English and half in Arabic. Arabic-American singer Dania Youssef will partner with Shakira on the not yet titled song.

Furthermore, an Egyptian composer Mohamed Saad is reportedly writing the Arabic portion of the song, as well as the music. Shakira is trying to show the positive sides of the Arabic world.

The video will be shot in the United Arab Emirates.

To be fair, perhaps she should make a second song and this time make one half in English and the other half in Hebrew. In general, artists shouldn't get so involved with politics.

Shakira - Honored at the Alma Awards

On Sunday night, Shakira was honored at the Alma awards ceremony in Pasadena, CA for her continuous efforts to help those less fortunate. The annual event celebrates the artistic community of Latin Americans.

Janet Murguia, Chairperson of the National Council of La Raza, said"

"We will honor Shakira for the work she has done with the foundation created long ago… I do not think everyone knows the attention she has put into educating children.

Shakira has more than just talent, she also has an immense heart. Not only is she a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, but she also does a great deal of humanitarian work through foundations ALAS and Pies Descalzos."

Pies Descalzos currently helps over 5,000 poor children from Colombia, where several schools were built to provide medical assistance and create new doctors.

Shakira - Rock In Rio Festival Videos + Pictures

Shakira currently is in beautiful Spain for the Rock in Rio festival. Here are some pictures and videos of her performance. The videos include "Inevitable" and "La Tortura". Shakira really is on fire here, the energy she radiates is truly amazing!

Shakira - Live Nation News

Shakira is following in the footsteps of Madonna and Jay-Z by signing a contract soon with Live Nation. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.

However, she currently needs to finish off her contract with Sony BMG’s Epic Records and she still has two more studio albums to deliver, one in English and one in Spanish, in additions to a greatest hits collection.

Talks have been ongoing for 10 months, sparking speculation the deal could actually be worth much more. Jay-Z is believed to have received a staggering $150 million, while Madonna reportedly earned $120 million.

There is no indication of how long the contract will last, but both Madonna and Jay-Z have signed to Live Nation for 10 years.

Shakira is the highest-selling Columbian artist of all time, selling more than 50 million albums worldwide and raking in around $100 million from her global tour last year.

Shakira at the 4th Annual Plymouth Jazz Festival

Shakira could not be contained during her performance at the Plymouth Jazz Festival on Saturday night.

In fact, she sucked the power right out of the electricity supply,running to the stage while singing and shaking her hips to "Don't Bother".

"These things happen," she said.

"Let's pretend that we finished that last song and I am going to make it up to you. The power could go, but I am not going anywhere."

Shakira continued to chat freely with the sold out audience, endearing herself to many, while waiting for the electricity supply to be fully restored.

"Please wait for me okay? Don't go anywhere. We're fixing it."

She continued into "La Pared" and thanked the audience for their patience.

The audiance was very impressed by her!