If you think Shakira is a stereotype artist, think again! Even I was surprised when I read a recent article about her. She’s a very unique and strong woman. She knows what she wants and is very well-grounded for a successful artist. One thing I also admire about her now is this – she doesn’t forget her place of origin. She has very strong views about certain things, especially education. To her, education is a right, not a privilege. And in keeping with this view, she has started her very own foundation, Pies Descalzos (Barefoot), in order to help children get proper education and be able to reach their full potential.

Shakira's latest single and music video premieres a couple of days ago on numerous music channels across the world.
The single is entitled 'She Wolf' and it's getting raving reviews!
'She Wolf' is off her upcoming new album entitled 'Beware the She Wolf'.

Shakira's concert last year in Dubai was a blast and it was the event to be at! I think that maybe those who have attended her concert are still talking about it!
Well, Shakira is coming your way in Abu Dhabi and for a very special occasion; ringing in the New Year 2009!
Shakira will be holding the last concert of 2008 and the first for 2009 in Abu Dhabi at the Emirates Palace.
It's going to be one heck of an extravaganza that will include amazing fireworks and big international DJ sets!
What better way to welcome the New Year that with Shakira?!

In a world which is hostile to Arabs and Muslims it is nice every now and again to find a Western socialite who thinks we are not all that bad! Shakira -who admittedly is from Arab roots- has agreed to sing a duet with American Arabic singer Danya Yousef. The duet speaks about Islam and talks about how Arabs are not terrorists and about how Arabs are misconceived in the Western world.

Many artists claim to be charitable but it takes a real big heart to take the clothes of your back to help other people. Shakira has auctioned 40 of her outfits on eBay to benefit a society that she started up by the name of ‘Bare Feet’.
‘Bare Feet’ is a foundation that will collect funds to build free schools in Columbia, Shaikra’s home town. The auction went on from the first of February and ended yesterday on the 11th and it seems that the results were spectacular!

Here are some photos of Shakira as a baby & a teenager.

Shakira, Baby & Teenager

Thanks to Abed Al Rahman for sharing these photos with us.

Colombian singer Shakira had the time of her life at the annual Latin Billboard Music Awards in Hollywood, Florida on Thursday.
She went away with six prizes; her album Oral Fixation Vol. 1 was named best female Latin pop album of the year, with the album's top song, a duet with Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz called The Torture, taking four other awards, including hot Latin song of the year.
Shakira, 29, also received the Spirit of Hope award, in recognition of her work to improve living conditions for Colombian children.

Shakira at Latin Billboard Music Awards Photos

To the contrary of what people think, Shakira turns out to be a shy girl ...
The Columbian singer clarified her attitude towards nudity to New York Times magazine, she said she is keeping her body to herself, because her mom advised her not to show too much flesh, and told her that her belly is more than enough to be seen on TV.
We might think Shakira is a sexually aggressive person, but it turns out she is the opposite; shy and tranquil, and very shy of her body.

Interesting!