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Shakira Bestowed with Honor from UN

March 4th, 2010

The United Nations presented popstar Shakira with a medal to acknowledge her philanthropic work for issues concerning children and youth. Shakira founded the Barefoot Foundation in her native country of Colombia. The organization provides proper nutrition and an education to upwards of 6,000 children. It also extends its outreach to the kids’ parents and community. At the ceremony in Geneva, Shakira made a call for others to offer service: “It’s not too late to keep our promise to our children, but we must act now. Together, we can make education and decent work for all a reality.” Holding the issues close to her heart, the Grammy winning artist is also a founding member of the ALAS Foundation to promote public policies for children in Latin America and the Caribbean. Also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, she explained how witnessing sub par conditions “shaped my dream and my vision of social justice: to see a world where every child can live a dignified life with the opportunity to reap the benefits of a good education and a chance to pursue their dreams.” This event was part of the UN’s World Day of Social Justice celebration.

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Shakira & Rafael Nadal: Dating or Just Friends?

February 20th, 2010

Original Article from The Hollywood Gossip

A steamy appearance by tennis champion Rafael Nadal in a new music video by Shakira has sparked rumors that the hotties may be more than just friends.

It looks like that’s all we’re talking about, though: rumors.

Last week, the pair, who heat up the video for her song “Gypsy,” premiering in April, was spotted sharing a cozy meal at the W Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.

“They were giggling. They’re very flirty,” a source says of the music video shoot.

“They had a lot of chemistry while they were filming, and after as well.”

A screen capture of Shakira and Rafael Nadal in her video.

In the “Gypsy” video, the 33-year-old Colombian singer and the 23-year-old Spanish athlete roll around, hold hands, embraces, and look smoldering.

But don’t get any ideas.

Shakira is quasi-engaged to Antonio de la Rua, the son of former Argentine president Fernando de la Rúa. While she is reluctant to wed, they have been together nine years and, she says, have been totally monogamous. Nine years!

Nadal, meanwhile, is dating his high school sweetheart, Maria Francisca Perello, and his rep denied a romantic relationship between the “good friends.”

Friends may be all they are, but Shakira has still seen Rafael Nadal shirtless up close and in the flesh. For that she is likely the envy of many ladies.

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See Shakira’s Sexy Video Shoot!

February 16th, 2010

Original Article from US Magazine

The “She Wolf” singer gets steamy with tennis star Rafael Nadal

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Happy Birthday, Shakira!

February 2nd, 2010

Original Article from The Hollywood Gossip

It’s a big day for superstitious TV fans.

Despite the efforts of the morons at PETA, Punxsutawney Phil will prognosticate on the winter later this morning; while Lost will premiere its sixth and final season.

But it’s also a big day for one of the most underrated singers on the planet: Shakira turns 33!

Because her hips don’t lie, we must also be honest with readers when it comes to this artist. She’s ridiculously talented. Shakira has won a pair of Grammy Awards, eight Latin Grammys and even received a Golden Globe nomination.

Moreover, Shakira started the Pies Descalzos Foundation, which subsidizes education and builds schools in the star’s home country of Colombia.

For her humanitarian efforts and a dancing style that makes monks drool, we encourage readers to send in their birthday wishes to Shakira today…