LAS VEGAS (AP) Shakira , the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, released her quaking hips for a feisty performance of her reggeaton hit "Loca" during the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night. Shakira, the youngest person to receive the academy's prestigious recognition, dedicated the honor to her fellow stars. "With their voices and their music, they cure all our pains and make us forget our sorrows," she said. It was a night for blending genres and talents, as performers from nearly 100 countries gathered at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip for a night of Spanish pop, rock, salsa, rap and country. Crossover stars Prince Royce , Sean Kingston , Usher and Demi Lovato were among the dozens of pop stars who shared the stage, along with Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzman , Puerto Rican rappers Wisin and Yandel and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. Award presenters included Erik Estrada, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Vergara. The internati...

Udaipur, Nov 15 ( IANS ) Latin pop star Shakira has arrived here and is likely to be one of the many stars to perform at the birthday bash of a real estate tycoon K.P. Singh here Tuesday, sources said. Shakira, who is accompanied by her band members, reached the Lake City by a private charted plane around 8.30 p.m. Monday. Hundreds of fans gathered at the airport to meet her, but due to tight security, they had to satisfy themselves with a few glimpses of the star who came dressed in a black jeans and a blue T-shirt. 'As soon as I came to know about Shakira's arrival, I drove 10 kilometers to have a glimpse of her, but I was disappointed when she was taken away like that,' said Rajeev Sharma , a fan. From the airport, she was taken to the Hotel Udaivilas. This is 34-year-old singer's second visit -- she was here in 2007 for a concert. 'She will have lunch at Lake Palace and then will rehearse for the performance at the birthday party of K.P. Singh,' a source t...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Shakira , the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, released her quaking hips for a feisty performance of her reggeaton hit "Loca" during the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night. Shakira, the youngest person to receive the academy's prestigious recognition, dedicated the honor to her fellow stars. "With their voices and their music, they cure all our pains and make us forget our sorrows," she said. It was a night for blending genres and talents, as performers from nearly 100 countries gathered at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip for a night of Spanish pop, rock, salsa, rap and country. Crossover stars Prince Royce , Sean Kingston , Usher and Demi Lovato were among the dozens of pop stars who shared the stage, along with Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzman , Puerto Rican rappers Wisin and Yandel and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. Award presenters included Erik Estrada, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Vergara. The internati...

Home Calcutta News.Net Thursday 17th November, 2011 (ANI) Shakira, who serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, hopes that her trip to India will highlight the need for improved education in the country. The 34-year-old singer, who flew to the nation earlier this month, visited a group of adolescent females in a residential education program in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where the literacy level is around five percent for women, to tell them the need for education. "My interaction with these adolescent girls was energising and inspiring," Contactmusic quoted her as saying. "It only reminded me, once again, that girls are a precious resource of intellectual and physical ability - a resource that can help to further society. They need the chance to be educated and empowered. "For too many girls, the basic human right to education is denied. Yet, educating adolescent girls and ensuring their participation in decision-making that affects them plays a significant role in en...

Udaipur, Nov 15 ( IANS ) Latin pop star Shakira has arrived here and is likely to be one of the many stars to perform at the birthday bash of a real estate tycoon K.P. Singh here Tuesday, sources said. Shakira, who is accompanied by her band members, reached the Lake City by a private charted plane around 8.30 p.m. Monday. Hundreds of fans gathered at the airport to meet her, but due to tight security, they had to satisfy themselves with a few glimpses of the star who came dressed in a black jeans and a blue T-shirt. 'As soon as I came to know about Shakira's arrival, I drove 10 kilometers to have a glimpse of her, but I was disappointed when she was taken away like that,' said Rajeev Sharma , a fan. From the airport, she was taken to the Hotel Udaivilas. This is 34-year-old singer's second visit -- she was here in 2007 for a concert. 'She will have lunch at Lake Palace and then will rehearse for the performance at the birthday party of K.P. Singh,' a source t...

Singer Shakira hit the red carpet for 12th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards , held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 10, 2011. 34-year-old successful star was dressed to kill in a gold strapless floor-sweeping gown with jewel encrusted bodice, flowing tulle skirt and a train. Hot and sexy, Shakira accessorized her sparkling gown with a pair of heavy earrings and a gold bangle. She added huge glam to her look with an eye-catching red carpet hairstyle . The stunning beauty wore her shiny golden locks in messy updo. She opted for flawless makeup and bright lip shade. So, what are your thoughts about Shakiras red carpet gown ? Hot or Not ? Share your views with FashionFame.com in comment box below and also dont forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more latest celebrity news and red carpet fashion updates . Fashionfame is a member of the Zimbio Blogger Network . To read more of this member's work, please visit their blog at http://www...

(Getty Images) Shakira (Getty Images) Shakira 's lovely french braid is created by drawing new sections of hair under instead of over during the braiding process. Her braid also encircles the back of her head and ends in pretty side plait. To create her look, you'll follow instructions similar to Maria Menounos' Face-Framing French Braid . Begin by gathering three two-inch sections behind an ear. Start to braid, following the back hairline and drawing each new piece under the established braid. When your braid has reached the other side of the head, braid the hair ends and secure in a hair elastic. We've spotted other celebrities with a similar look, including Kate Hudson, Blake Lively and Mandy Moore. Check out all the pictures in the French Braid Lookbook . See Shakira's Lookbook:

The chignon is making a comeback. This past week, Us Weekly style director Sasha Charnin Morrison and I have been astonishingly drawn to this look -- a modern twist with long, face framing bangs. It suddenly looks so fresh. And now Shakira rocked it on the Latin Grammy Awards red carpet, done by one of my all time favorite stylists Andy Lecompte (Hello! Mane man to Madonna ! Nicole Richie ! Ali Larter , too!) To create the look, Lacompte prepped Sharkia's wet hair with a light leave-in conditioner with hold, then blow dried sections on a round brush to boost volume. He then added texture to hair with a spritz of sea-salt-based waving spray to keep the look modern -- not too stiff or retro. Leaving the front sections out, he rolled the rest of hair into a loose chignon, fastening with bobby pins. To keep the look fresh, he pulled out a few pieces around the chigon and wrapped them on a 1" curling iron for a fun twist. The finishing touch? A mist of hairspray to set the st...

Her hips don't lie and neither do Shakira's massive album sales. International pop star Shakira has been honoured as the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old Colombian singer was recognised at a tribute dinner attended by some of Latin music's biggest stars, including Venezuelan crooner Franco De Vita, Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzmn and salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa. Shakira has sold more than 60 million albums in Spanish and English and is the youngest person to receive the Latin Recording Academy's most prestigious award. Previous honorees include Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. Shakira walked the red carpet outside the event in a sea foam Grecian gown, her long blonde hair gathered to the side in a unassuming braid. 'This is one of the most important moments of my life,' she said on Wednesday night. 'I'm happy. I'm honoured. I'm humbled.' The celebrity gala comes amid a red-lette...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Shakira , the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, released her quaking hips for a feisty performance of her reggeaton hit "Loca" during the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night. Shakira, the youngest person to receive the academy's prestigious recognition, dedicated the honor to her fellow stars. "With their voices and their music, they cure all our pains and make us forget our sorrows," she said. It was a night for blending genres and talents, as performers from nearly 100 countries gathered at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip for a night of Spanish pop, rock, salsa, rap and country. Crossover stars Prince Royce , Sean Kingston , Usher and Demi Lovato were among the dozens of pop stars who shared the stage, along with Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzman , Puerto Rican rappers Wisin and Yandel and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. Award presenters included Erik Estrada, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Vergara. The internati...

Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Latin Recording Academy Twisted sister! At the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas Thursday, Shakira rocked several pretty hairstyles, but one unique twist in particular caught our eye. VOTE: Which celeb has the best hair in Hollywood? Upon accepting the 2011 Person of the Year Award, the Colombian-Lebanese singer, 34, worked a messy side braid that, at first glance, looked like a typical 'do. But from the back, you can see the braid starts on the left side of her head and meets a second french braid on the right side; together they combine into a thick tail over her right shoulder. Shakira added a flirty touch to the style by leaving out a few face-framing pieces. VOTE: Would you try these summer beauty trends for fall? The beauty girls over at Glamour.com even noticed that the braid begins with just two sections of hair and a third piece is added in towards the tail end of the style. PHOTOS: See what Shakira, Soph...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Shakira , the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, released her quaking hips for a feisty performance of her reggeaton hit "Loca" during the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night. Shakira, the youngest person to receive the academy's prestigious recognition, dedicated the honor to her fellow stars. "With their voices and their music, they cure all our pains and make us forget our sorrows," she said. It was a night for blending genres and talents, as performers from nearly 100 countries gathered at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip for a night of Spanish pop, rock, salsa, rap and country. Crossover stars Prince Royce , Sean Kingston , Usher and Demi Lovato were among the dozens of pop stars who shared the stage, along with Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzman , Puerto Rican rappers Wisin and Yandel and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas. Award presenters included Erik Estrada, Zoe Saldana and Sofia Vergara. The internati...

Her hips don't lie and neither do Shakira's massive album sales. International pop star Shakira has been honoured as the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old Colombian singer was recognised at a tribute dinner attended by some of Latin music's biggest stars, including Venezuelan crooner Franco De Vita, Mexican rocker Alejandra Guzmn and salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa. Shakira has sold more than 60 million albums in Spanish and English and is the youngest person to receive the Latin Recording Academy's most prestigious award. Previous honorees include Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin. Shakira walked the red carpet outside the event in a sea foam Grecian gown, her long blonde hair gathered to the side in a unassuming braid. 'This is one of the most important moments of my life,' she said on Wednesday night. 'I'm happy. I'm honoured. I'm humbled.' The celebrity gala comes amid a red-lette...

Colombian superstar Shakira was feted Wednesday night by a wide of array of performers, including her father, at what may have been the best-attended Person of the Year event in the 12 years since the Latin Grammys kicked off. Shakira, decked in a long, Grecian-themed blue dress, arrived at the ballroom at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas by the time guests were eating their dessert and took her palace at her table flanked by her parents. She watched intently as one act after another performed her songs, beginning with Natalia Jimnez and Alejandra Guzmn singing a duet rendition of "Ciega, Sordomuda." Accompanied by a stellar house band directed by pianist Cheche Alara, a roster of acts that included Franco De Vita, Jorge Drexler, Cristian Castro, Vicentico, Victor Manuelle and Jorge Celedn followed, imparting each of Shakira's unique songs with different point of view. Shakira: 'My Body Is Asking' to Record The evening's performance-produced by Afo Verde, ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) Her hips don't lie and neither do her album sales. International pop star Shakira was honored as the 2011 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year in Las Vegas Wednesday night during a star-studded tribute dinner that saw the Colombian singer share an intimate moment with her father and close the night in a burst of song dedicated to her hometown of Barranquilla. A parade of Latin music's biggest stars paid homage to the 34-year-old "Hips Don't Lie" singer during the concert at the Mandalay Bay hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip. They performed hits such as "La Tortura" and "Estoy Aqui" in a two-hour salute to a career that has spanned decades and continents. Shakira gleefully took in the performances, occasionally bouncing in her chair to show her appreciation, or standing up to dance amid a maze of banquet tables. After each song, Shakira climbed on stage and embraced the performers that included Venezuelan singer Franco ...

Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira now has a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During a Tuesday ceremony surrounded by hundreds of screaming, flag-waving fans, Shakira unveiled her sidewalk star in front of the W Hollywood Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. It's the 2,454th star dedicated along Hollywood's avenue of dreams. "This is incredible," said the singer and activist. "I would like to thank all of you." Shakira said she remembered being on the boulevard as a tourist when she was 7-years-old, accompanied by her mother who told her, "Shaki, one day you'll have your own star here." "If someone had heard that conversation, they would have thought she was insane," said Shakira, who was flanked by her parents at the ceremony. The ceremony for the 34-year-old singer comes on the eve of her Las Vegas honour as the Latin Grammy person of the year. Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira was just 14 when s...

Grammy-winning singer Shakira now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Shakira unveiled her pavement star in front of the W Hollywood Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard, in a ceremony surrounded by hundreds of screaming, flag-waving fans. It was the 2,454th star dedicated along Hollywood's avenue of dreams. "This is incredible," said the Colombian singer and activist. "I would like to thank all of you." Shakira said she remembered being on the boulevard as a tourist when she was seven, accompanied by her mother who told her, "Shaki, one day you'll have your own star here." "If someone had heard that conversation, they would have thought she was insane," said Shakira, who was flanked by her parents at the event. The ceremony for the 34-year-old singer comes on the eve of her Las Vegas honour as the Latin Grammy person of the year. Shakira has raised millions of dollars to fight poverty and provide education for the poor through her Pies Des...

Shakira is honoured with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, held on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, November 8, 2011 (Apega/ WENN.COM ) LOS ANGELES Singer Shakira became the first Colombian artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday, joining Latin stars Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera on the famed street. I would like to dedicate this to the Latin community in the U.S., a community that restlessly works and dreams and dreams and works everyday to make this a better country, said the singer to fans gathered on the iconic Hollywood Blvd. sidewalk to see the singer unveil her star. Shakira, 34, rose to fame in Latin America in the 1990s with her album Pies Descalzos and singles such as Donde Estas Corazon and Estoy Aqui. Her second official album, Donde Estan Los Ladrones? garnered international success with singles such as No Creo and the Arab-inspired Ojos Asi. The Latin singer then produced an English crossover album, Laundry Service, following in the fo...

Singer Shakira has become the first Colombian artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "I would like to dedicate this to the Latin community in the US, a community that restlessly works and dreams and dreams and works everyday to make this a better country," she said to fans gathered on Hollywood Boulevard. Shakira, 34, rose to fame in Latin America in the 1990s with her album Pies Descalzos. Her second official album, Donde Estan Los Ladrones?, garnered international success with singles such as No Creo and the Arab-inspired Ojos Asi. The Latin singer then produced an English crossover album, Laundry Service, following in the footsteps of bilingual artists like Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin. Her single Whenever, Wherever topped charts in many European counties and the Spanish version of the single won a Latin Grammy award. "When I was seven years old, I came to Los Angeles for the first time and I passed by the Walk of Fame with my mother," remin...

Shakira has become the first Colombian to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The pop superstar was recognised by officials as "the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time" as she unveiled the 2,354th star on Tuesday (08Nov11). The sidewalk plaque is the start of a big week for the Hips Don't Lie hitmaker - she will also be celebrated at a special dinner on Wednesday (09Nov11), when she is named the recipient of the Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year award. Shakira will receive the accolade for her career achievements and her endless charity work with her educational organisation, the Barefoot Foundation.

HOLLYWOOD - Shakira, the highest-selling Colombian recording artist of all time and a two-time Grammy winner, will receive the 2,454th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. City Councilman Eric Garcetti will join her in speaking at the late-morning ceremony in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. The ceremony comes one day before Shakira is honored in Las Vegas as the Latin Grammy Person of the Year. Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Feb. 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira released her first album "Magia" in June 1991, when she was 14. Shakira won great fame in Latin America and Spain for her 1995 release "Pies Descalzos." Her 1998 album"Donde Estan los Ladrones?" sold more than seven million copies worldwide. Shakira won her first Grammy in 2001 as "MTV Unplugged" was selected as best Latin pop album. Shakira's first English-language album, "Laundry Service," was released in 2001, selling more than 13 million copies wor...

November 7, 2011, 3:13 pm By HILARY HOWARD These days, if you sing on television, you must also have a scent. Just ask Beyonc, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry or any of the following pop stars who introduced new perfumes this fall. Beauty Spots Backstage beauty coverage. COUNTRY STRONG The country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has partnered with Elizabeth Arden for her first fragrance, Wonderstruck (starts at $49.50). Its name was taken from one of her songs, Enchanted, and its notes include freesia, apple blossom and vanilla. BERRY DANCING The Colombian-born, belly-dancing chanteuse Shakira has come out with S by Shakira Eau Florale (starts at $17; sold at mass retailers and drugstores nationwide). Its similar to the process you go through when writing a melody: certain chord combinations inspire different feelings in the listener, Shakira said in a press statement of her involvement in its creation. Notes are floral (jasmine, heliotrope) and fruity (blackberry, raspberry and bluebe...

Nicole Kidman has reportedly agreed to perform in a song for the upcoming Bollywood film Gali Gali Mein Chor Hai . The Australian star will replace original choice Shakira , after her performance fee was deemed to be too high, reports The Times of India . "We've approached Nicole Kidman to do a song, but I wouldn't call it an item song. We have mailed Nicole the song and her response is positive, just her dates are awaited," said director Rumi Jaffery . Item songs in Hindi films often feature celebrity figures and stars and are typically used to promote the movie across music channel platforms. "Earlier, Shakira had been approached for it, but due to some monetary issues, it couldn't work out," added the filmmaker. Shakira had previously been expected to feature on the soundtrack to the big budget thriller Azaan , which released last month. Kylie Minogue holds the record for the highest payment for a Bollywood song, with her special appearance on the A...

On Nov. 9, 34-year-old Colombian star Shakira will be honored as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year, in recognition not only of her artistic and musical achievements but also of her multiple and broad-reaching philanthropic endeavors. From "Waka Waka," the World Cup anthem whose video is the fourth-most-viewed of all time on YouTube, to her recent appointment to President Barack Obama's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, no other female artist has been able to so seamlessly manage onstage sex appeal with offstage philanthropy and purpose. Shakira spoke with Billboard about her many faces. You've been on the road for more than a year. What's next? I already started to write new material. I've begun to explore in the recording studio whenever I have time in Barcelona and here in Miami. I'm working with different producers and DJs, and I try to feed off from that and find new sources of inspiration and new musical ...

Washington, Nov 2 : Shakiras legacy will live on indefinitely in Hollywood when she will be honoured with a star on its Walk of Fame on Nov 8. The Colombian superstar will have her name cemented in the legendary walkway, just a day before receiving the Person of the Year award as part of the 2011 Latin Grammys ceremony for her philanthropic contributions. Christina Aguilera and Penlope Cruz are other Latinas, who have a star in the Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place across the street from the W Hollywood Hotel in the popular Hollywood and Vine corner, Fox News reported. The 34-year-old singer will also become the youngest person to ever be honoured at the upcoming Person of the Year event of the Latin Grammys, in Las Vegas.

Very fitting, Lords knows her walk is famous than a muhfugga! Colombian pop singer Shakiras legacy will live on indefinitely in Hollywood when she is honored with a star on its Walk of Fame later this month. The Rabiosa singer is scheduled to have her name cemented in the legendary walkway on Nov. 8, just hours before receiving the Person of the Year accolade for her philanthropic contributions as part of the 2011 Latin Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas the following day. She joins fellow Latinas Christina Aguilera and Penelope Cruz, who also have stars on the Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce posted the news on its website Tuesday, adding a detailed biography of Shakira, which includes background information on her non-profit organization Pies Dezcalsos and her latest accomplishment, being chosen by President Barack Obama as his Latin American education ambassador. It also pointed out that Shakira is the highest-selling Colombian artist of all time.The ceremony is set to tak...

Washington, Nov 2 : Shakiras legacy will live on indefinitely in Hollywood when she will be honoured with a star on its Walk of Fame on Nov 8. The Colombian superstar will have her name cemented in the legendary walkway, just a day before receiving the Person of the Year award as part of the 2011 Latin Grammys ceremony for her philanthropic contributions. Christina Aguilera and Penlope Cruz are other Latinas, who have a star in the Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place across the street from the W Hollywood Hotel in the popular Hollywood and Vine corner, Fox News reported. The 34-year-old singer will also become the youngest person to ever be honoured at the upcoming Person of the Year event of the Latin Grammys, in Las Vegas.

LOS ANGELES -- Colombian pop singer Shakira's legacy will live on indefinitely in Hollywood when she is honored with a star on its Walk of Fame later this month. The "Rabiosa" singer is scheduled to have her name cemented in the legendary walkway on Nov. 8, just hours before receiving the "Person of the Year" accolade for her philanthropic contributions as part of the 2011 Latin Grammys ceremony in Las Vegas the following day. She joins fellow Latinas Christina Aguilera and Penelope Cruz, who also have stars on the Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce posted the news on its website Tuesday, adding a detailed biography of Shakira, which includes background information on her non-profit organization "Pies Dezcalsos" and her latest accomplishment, being chosen by President Barack Obama as his Latin American education ambassador. Ricardo Arduengo/AP Shakira's get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month. It also pointed out that...