Latin Grammys name Shakira person of the year
September 29, 2011 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Awards Show, Celebrity, Music, photo
Organizers for the Latin Grammys, the top honors for Latin music, on Monday named Colombian superstar Shakira as their person of the year to be feted at the group’s annual awards show in November.
Shakira, who was nominated for three Latin Grammys this year including album of the year for her “Sale el Sol,” will be given the award not only for her songs and performing but for philanthropic work through her Pies Descalzos Foundation.
“We are honored to pay homage to this dynamic, socially conscious woman whose illustrious career has touched so many people around the world, both musically and personally,” Latin Recording Academy president Gabriel Abaroa, Jr. said in a statement.
Shakira, 34, rose to fame as a singer in the early 1990s combining rock, Latin and Mediterranean music with her own original dancing — a feature of Shakira’s that eventually manifested itself in the smash hit single, “Hips Don’t Lie.”
In 1996, Shakira released “Pies Descalzos” with hit singles “Estoy Aqui” and “Se Quiere…Se Mata.” Her first crossover album, Laundry Service, debuted in 2001 and went on to become her most successful album, to date.
Shakira’s foundation focuses on helping impoverished children receive an education.
Shakira Joins The “Billionaires Club” …..On YouTube
January 27, 2011 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Celebrity, Crotch Shot, Movie, Music, photo, Video
Sexy superstar singer Shakira has joined Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga by scoring over 1 billion views on YouTube.
The hitmaker hit the milestone on Tuesday and thanked her online fans for their support.
She says, “Thank you all for this magnificent news. A billion views!! Incredible! I’m celebrating!! I’m really happy to hear the news. One billion views around the world is an unthinkable number and more than I could ever have dreamed of.”
The pop star picked up two awards, International Female Artist Of The Year and International Song Of The Year for her hit single “Waka Waka” at the NRJ awards in Paris recently.
Congrats! She’s got some powerful hips y’all.
Shakira ‘Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)’ Live At World Cup Final
July 12, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Live, Music, Video
Shakira & Freshly Ground performed her single “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” – the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup live today from South Africa where the final match between the Netherlands and Spain took place.
Check out Shakira’s performance –
Shakira Announces Worldwide Tour
May 3, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, On Tour
Shakira, one of the most exciting and successful global artists in recent history, with more than 214 global award nominations and more than 50 million albums sold worldwide, has announced her 2010 global tour and her highly anticipated return to North America. The Live Nation produced summer tour will visit New York’s Madison Square Garden on September 21st, Houston’s Toyota Center on October 8th, and the Staples Center in Los Angeles on October 23rd. In addition, the tour will bring her spectacular show to top arenas and a host of additional cities throughout the summer and fall. Additional dates to be announced soon. Read more
Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka (This Is The Time For Africa)’ Chosen As Official FIFA World Cup 2010 Song
April 27, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music, New
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FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment today announced that Waka Waka (This Time For Africa), written and co-produced by global superstar Shakira, has been chosen as the Official Song of the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) in South Africa. The song will be performed by Shakira together with South African artist Freshlyground at the Closing Ceremony before the FIFA World Cup(TM) Final on July 11 in Johannesburg Soccer City Stadium. All proceeds from the song will benefit FIFA’s Official Campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup(TM) “20 Centers for 2010.”
“I am honored that Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) was chosen to be part of the excitement and the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Shakira. “The FIFA World Cup is a miracle of global excitement, connecting every country, race, religion and condition around a single passion. It represents an event that has the power to unite and integrate, and that’s what this song is about.”
Shakira continued, “African music is so inspiring and is poised to take its place on the global pop culture stage. I was proud to be able to work with one of South Africa’s most acclaimed groups, Freshlyground.” The song was co-produced by Shakira’s frequent collaborator, John Hill.
Check out Shakira’s ‘Waka Waka (This Is The Time For Africa)’ –
Shakira’s Working On A Bilingual Album With Pharrell Williams
April 2, 2010 by imusicdaily
Filed under Album, Celebrity, Music, New
After Shakira’s album She Wolf bombed, it was pretty obvious that she would start working on a new album immediately. Initially, it was suspected that Shakira would release a spanish language album, however, Shakira revealed recently that she’s been working on a bilingual album and has written some tracks with Pharrell Williams.
“Pharrell is really great. We have lots of chemistry together.
“I learnt a lot from him when we worked on my last album ‘She Wolf’. He’s so fast in the studio, whereas I’m usually so slow. I take so much time on one decision; I go in circles sometimes, whereas he is very immediate.”
She explained: “I’d already written half of this album and it was always the plan to release a Spanish album next. I’ve felt very inspired in the last month, so I went for it. I started writing some material in English, too, which I’m going to use on this album.” [source]
New Details On Christina Aguilera’s New Album
December 30, 2009 by imusicdaily
Filed under Album, Celebrity, Collaboration, Movie, Music
Christina Aquilera’s fourth album is gearing up to be an amazing one. With all of the lackluster albums that have been released lately, here’s hoping Xtina’s packing the punch with this new one.
Aguilera’s rep confirmed to US Weekly that her new album will be out in the Spring of 2010.
The Bravery’s Sam Endicott has written a track called ‘Monday Morning’ for Aguilera, which is being produced by Switch. Endicott recently worked with Shakira, M.I.A, and Santigold.
And don’t forget that soon we’ll be able to catch Christina on the big screen when she co-stars in Burlesque with Cher.
Shakira Is Searching For Tour Opening Acts
Hip-shaking sensation Shakira is giving wannabe singers a shot at stardom — she’s launching a competition for up-and-coming musicians to open her world tour in 2010.
The “Give It Up To Me” singer has invited aspiring performers to apply via her website and called on fans to vote for their favorite acts. The finalists will then be viewed by the star and her team, who will select the best musicians to open different dates on her tour next year.
“The artists will open for Shakira live in big cities and virtually through a video performance in smaller markets. There are a lot of talented artists, and Shakira wants to help them by giving them part of her stage,” Shakira’s digital business partner Sean Wolfington tells The New York Post’s Page Six Column.
Shakira Flattered By Taylor Swift’s “SNL” Spoof
Shakira isn’t seeing red after being poked fun at by country-pop rocker Taylor Swift on last weekend’s Saturday Night Live.
The Colombian with the most famous hips in music celebrated the release of her new album, She Wolf, at a Rolling Stone party in New York Monday and couldn’t stop laughing after Access Hollywood played her the clip of Taylor impersonating the Latin pop tart’s signature moves for SNL’s “Bunny Business” skit.
“That’s crazy,” Shakira said. “I feel flattered. I love Taylor,” the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer added. “I think she’s awesome. She’s beautiful and a great talent and that is just really, really funny.”
Shakira Performs “Give It Up To Me” On “ The Late Show”
On Tuesday, Latin singing star Shakira brought her lethal hips to the Late Show for a live studio performance of “Give It Up To Me” (Ft. Lil Wayne), the second single from her new album She Wolf on "The Late Show With David Letterman."
Her hips don't lie! Or do they?! David Letterman will have to find out for himself!
