Shakira
Born Feb. 2, 1977
Shakira, born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is a Colombian singer, musician, dancer and philanthropist. She emerged in the Latin music scene in the early 1990s and reached stardom for her distinct style of rock when she released Pies Descalzos in Latin America in 1995. After her crossover pop single “Whenever, Wherever” was released in 2001, Shakira found success in the United States and worldwide with her first English album, Laundry Service. She has won two Grammys, seven Latin Grammys and is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time.
It's Tuesday, chismosos! We've got some interesting news in our roundup today. Check it out:
- TMZ is reporting that Selena Gomez has been banned from accessing her Facebook account. But wait a minute chicas, it's not the Selena Gomez you're thinking about. This Selena Gomez is an 18-year-old girl from New Mexico who can't sign on to her account because Facebook thinks she is trying to falsify the actress' identity...
Yesterday MTV announced its nominees for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, and Pitbull was one of those artists nominated. Not really a surprise, since Pitbull always manages to make some of today's greatest dance hits.
Well, get ready to dance again. Pitbull has teamed up with artists like Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, Marc Anthony and now he's teamed up with another...
Happy Hump Day, you chisme lovers! Check out the juicy gossip (and news) we've rounded up for you today:
- It seems the one thing Shakira fans have been waiting for in so long could very well be happening. Fox News Latino is saying that the Colombian starlet was recently spotted out in Miami with her soccer star boyfriend Gerard Pique scoping out a...
Wave your flags in the air! We are celebrating Colombia's Independence Day by taking a look at the beautiful Latinas that represent their country and culture to the fullest!
Prince Royce walked out a royal winner during the 9th Annual Premios Juventud Awards at the BankUnited Center in Miami.
The bachata singer was the biggest winner of the by racking up a total of eight awards, including "Favorite Tropical Artist of the Year." Besides winning big, the "Cosas Pequeñas" star also premiered his new song "Close to You" while floating on top of a roaring crowd of fans. Definitely went with the superhero theme they had going on!
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