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Shakira knighted in France, receives top prize at NRJ Music Awards

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Shakira Knighted in France

By Jill Pankow | 01/31/2012 - 10:37 | 0 Comments

International superstar Shakira certainly shook things up this past weekend in France. The Colombian beauty was awarded the Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters by France’s Minister of Culture and Communication Frederic Mitterand for her contributions in the world of music according to...

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Salma Hayek Will Be "Knighted" in France!

By Adriana Rivera | 01/03/2012 - 13:47 | 0 Comments

Salma Hayek has been added to French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s list of recipients of those to be honored with the grade of Chavalier or “Knight.” According to People.com, the 45 year-old Mexican Puss In Boots actress will...

WATCH: J.Lo Performs in France While Marc Anthony is in Puerto Rico

WATCH: J.Lo Performs in France While Marc Anthony is in Puerto Rico

By Mariela Rosario | 06/15/2011 - 08:18 | 0 Comments

While Marc Anthony was in Puerto Rico taking in President Obama's recent speech (the first visit by a sitting...

Shakira, Enrique Iglesias Win Big at France's NJR Awards

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Shakira Wins Big at France's NJR Music Awards

By Mariela Rosario | 01/24/2011 - 15:30 | 0 Comments

Not that we are at all surprised, but Shakira totally stole the show at the 12th annual NRJ Music Awards this weekend in Cannes, France. She won the awards (think: French GRAMMY) for international female artist of the year and international song of the year for her World Cup hit, Waka Waka.

It was a great outcome for the international pop star who was...

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Manuel Noriega Extradited from US Into French Custody

By Elayne Fluker | 04/27/2010 - 15:24 | 0 Comments

Gen. Manuel Antonio Noriega, 76—who recently completed his US sentence for drug racketeering and money laundering—has been fighting extradition to France since early last year. Reportedly, the former Panamanian president...