Posted 2/15/12 2:15 pm ET by Amber Katz in Celebrity , Photos Who would attack Shakira? Only a sea lion, obvs? LOOK, we know by virtue of the fact that the critter has "lion" in its name we should inherently fear and respect the almighty sea lion, but how CAN we when they are essentially seals with ears? They're incredibly cute when they lounge mermaid-style along the shore! Clearly, Shakira shared our National Geographic-worthy aquatic mammal classification system vis--vis violence when she unwittingly tempted one with her BlackBerry, which said sea lion rudely (and wrongly) decided was a fish . The songbird was attacked by the sea animal while on tour in Cape Town, South Africa, and had to be saved by her brother! Luckily, she escaped with just some minor scrapes on her hand. Read more about Shakira's weird/scary sea lion attack after the jump. "I believe what happened is that it confused the shiny reflection of the BlackBerry I was taking these pics with, w...

Shakira has revealed that she is working with LMFAO on her new album. The singer announced that she is in the studio with the 'Party Rock Anthem' duo - as well as rapper Akon and producer RedOne - via her official Twitter page. She said: "Hanging out with Red Foo (LMFAO), Akon and Red One in my studio in Barcelona! -Shak. "It didn't take us long before we started dancing!" Shakira is currently working on her fourth English album, the follow-up to 2009's She Wolf , which peaked at number four in the UK and 15 in the US. Her last Spanish record, 2010's Sale el Sol , sold over four million copies worldwide. The star recently admitted that she was attacked by a sea lion , adding: "I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move. I just kept eye contact with it while my brother 'Super Tony' jumped over me and literally saved my life." Watch the 'She Wolf' music video below:

Posted 2/15/12 2:15 pm ET by Amber Katz in Celebrity , Photos Who would attack Shakira? Only a sea lion, obvs? LOOK, we know by virtue of the fact that the critter has "lion" in its name we should inherently fear and respect the almighty sea lion, but how CAN we when they are essentially seals with ears? They're incredibly cute when they lounge mermaid-style along the shore! Clearly, Shakira shared our National Geographic-worthy aquatic mammal classification system vis--vis violence when she unwittingly tempted one with her BlackBerry, which said sea lion rudely (and wrongly) decided was a fish . The songbird was attacked by the sea animal while on tour in Cape Town, South Africa, and had to be saved by her brother! Luckily, she escaped with just some minor scrapes on her hand. Read more about Shakira's weird/scary sea lion attack after the jump. "I believe what happened is that it confused the shiny reflection of the BlackBerry I was taking these pics with, w...

MADRID (AP) El defensa del Barcelona Gerard Piqu desminti el lunes los rumores sobre una inminente boda con Shakira , pero no descart casarse con la estrella colombiana en un futuro. "Estamos viviendo una relacin muy bonita . En el futuro, el paso siguiente de cualquier pareja enamorada es casarse. Pero, por ahora, no hay nada", dijo Piqu durante la presentacin de la lnea de moda H.E., de Mango, a la que el futbolista presta su imagen. Piqu, de 25 aos, y Shakira, de 35, se conocieron en el Mundial de Sudfrica 2010, donde ya se coment el inicio de su noviazgo, que fue confirmado a principios de 2011. Desde entonces, ha sido bastante habitual ver a la pareja en pblico tanto en Barcelona, donde residen, como en otros pases. A Piqu tambin le preguntaron si la relacin est afectando su rendimiento deportivo. El entrenador del Barsa Pep Guardiola no convoc al central para el partido de Liga de Campeones de la semana pasada en Alemania frente al Bayer Leverkusen. "Desde ...

Shakira has went and made quite the power move. The Latin superstar has joined the house that Hov helped build and signed to Roc Nation Management. There aren't many details on the new deal , but Shakira joins the likes of Santigold, Ester Dean , and Jahlil Beats under the Roc Nation umbrella. The fiery singer shouldn't have trouble fitting in at the Roc, as she has sold over 60 million records, and has two Grammys under her belt. Shakira is no stranger to the hip-hop world, she has previously worked with Wyclef Jean and The Neptunes. VIBE.COM

February 21, 2012 08:58:20 GMT The girlfriend of Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique is reportedly ditching Epic to join the company which was founded by Kanye West and Beyonce Knowles' husband. Photo credit: Marta Szczesniak/WENN is no longer under the management of Epic, XXL magazine reported. The "Hips Don't Lie" hitmaker has allegedly signed a contract with Roc Nation for management, joining the likes of , , and . In the Roc Nation, Shakira will be under the same management with artists such as and . The other musicians who also put their career in the company which was founded by and are , , and Jay Electronica. Earlier this month, Shakira was while vacationing in Cape Town, South Africa. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me," she reported the accident on her Facebook page. "Everyone there screamed, including me. ...

MADRID (AP) El defensa del Barcelona Gerard Piqu desminti el lunes los rumores sobre una inminente boda con Shakira , pero no descart casarse con la estrella colombiana en un futuro. "Estamos viviendo una relacin muy bonita . En el futuro, el paso siguiente de cualquier pareja enamorada es casarse. Pero, por ahora, no hay nada", dijo Piqu durante la presentacin de la lnea de moda H.E., de Mango, a la que el futbolista presta su imagen. Piqu, de 25 aos, y Shakira, de 35, se conocieron en el Mundial de Sudfrica 2010, donde ya se coment el inicio de su noviazgo, que fue confirmado a principios de 2011. Desde entonces, ha sido bastante habitual ver a la pareja en pblico tanto en Barcelona, donde residen, como en otros pases. A Piqu tambin le preguntaron si la relacin est afectando su rendimiento deportivo. El entrenador del Barsa Pep Guardiola no convoc al central para el partido de Liga de Campeones de la semana pasada en Alemania frente al Bayer Leverkusen. "Desde ...

Posted 1 hr ago by Amber Katz in Celebrity , Photos Who would attack Shakira? Only a sea lion, obvs? LOOK, we know by virtue of the fact that the critter has "lion" in its name we should inherently fear and respect the almighty sea lion, but how CAN we when they are essentially seals with ears? They're incredibly cute when they lounge mermaid-style along the shore! Clearly, Shakira shared our National Geographic-worthy aquatic mammal classification system vis-a-vis violence when she unwittingly tempted one with her Blackberry, which said sea lion rudely (and wrongly) decided was a fish . The songbird was attacked by the sea animal while on tour in Cape Town, South Africa, and had to be saved by her brother! Luckily, she escaped with just some minor scrapes on her hand. Read more about Shakira's weird/scary sea lion attack after the jump. "I believe what happened is that it confused the shiny reflection of the blackberry I was taking these pics with, with some ...

Shakira has thanked her brother for saving her life on Sunday after she was attacked by a sea lion. The singer was taking a photo of the creature with her cell phone when it leaped out of the water to bite her. Shakira admits the close call would have ruined her vacation in South Africa if her brother Tony hadn't been there to rescue her. In a post on her blog, she writes, "I was attacked by a sea lion! This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures. ... "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me. "Everyone there screamed, including me. I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother "Super Tony...

Deborah Kim Columbian singer Shakira reacts following singer Vicentico and Cristian Castro performance before accepting the Person of the Year Award, during a Latin Grammy Awards dinner at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on November 9, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen Looks like someone didnt like the way Shakira moves her hips. The UKs Daily Mail reported the Hips Dont Lie singer was in Cape Town, South Africa Sunday when she had a pretty frightening run-in with a sea lion. The 35-year-old singer detailed the event on her Facbook page, writing that she was on a nature tour when she wanted to get a little closer to the cute creatures to a picture. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me," she wrote. "I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother 'Super Tony' jumped over me and lit...

Shakira has thanked her brother for saving her life on Sunday after she was attacked by a sea lion. The singer was taking a photo of the creature with her cell phone when it leaped out of the water to bite her. Shakira admits the close call would have ruined her vacation in South Africa if her brother Tony hadn't been there to rescue her. In a post on her blog, she writes, "I was attacked by a sea lion! This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures. ... "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me. "Everyone there screamed, including me. I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother "Super Tony...

Deborah Kim Columbian singer Shakira reacts following singer Vicentico and Cristian Castro performance before accepting the Person of the Year Award, during a Latin Grammy Awards dinner at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on November 9, 2011. UPI/Jim Ruymen Looks like someone didnt like the way Shakira moves her hips. The UKs Daily Mail reported the Hips Dont Lie singer was in Cape Town, South Africa Sunday when she had a pretty frightening run-in with a sea lion. The 35-year-old singer detailed the event on her Facbook page, writing that she was on a nature tour when she wanted to get a little closer to the cute creatures to a picture. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me," she wrote. "I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother 'Super Tony' jumped over me and lit...

Shakira has thanked her brother for saving her life on Sunday after she was attacked by a sea lion. The singer was taking a photo of the creature with her cell phone when it leaped out of the water to bite her. Shakira admits the close call would have ruined her vacation in South Africa if her brother Tony hadn't been there to rescue her. In a post on her blog, she writes, "I was attacked by a sea lion! This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures. ... "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me. "Everyone there screamed, including me. I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother "Super Tony...

Posted 1 hr ago by Amber Katz in Celebrity , Photos Who would attack Shakira? Only a sea lion, obvs? LOOK, we know by virtue of the fact that the critter has "lion" in its name we should inherently fear and respect the almighty sea lion, but how CAN we when they are essentially seals with ears? They're incredibly cute when they lounge mermaid-style along the shore! Clearly, Shakira shared our National Geographic-worthy aquatic mammal classification system vis-a-vis violence when she unwittingly tempted one with her Blackberry, which said sea lion rudely (and wrongly) decided was a fish . The songbird was attacked by the sea animal while on tour in Cape Town, South Africa, and had to be saved by her brother! Luckily, she escaped with just some minor scrapes on her hand. Read more about Shakira's weird/scary sea lion attack after the jump. "I believe what happened is that it confused the shiny reflection of the blackberry I was taking these pics with, with some ...

Colombian pop superstar Shakira was attacked by a sea lion as she tried to photograph and pet a group of the animals during a vacation in Cape Town, she said Wednesday on her Facebook page. "I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them, doing a baby talk while taking pictures," she said on the social networking site , in an account written after the Sunday incident. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot (20 centimetres) away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me. Everyone there screamed, including me. I was paralysed by fear and couldn't move." The singer, whose "Waka Waka" was the official song of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, said her brother, "Super Tony", saved her by jumping over her and hauling her out of the sea lion 's reach. She said ...

Shakira, on holiday in South Africa, said the sea lion (known locally as a Cape fur seal) "roared in fury" before trying to bite her, and described the attack in detail on her Facebook and Twitter accounts. Erin Conway-Smith February 15, 2012 05:56 Subscribe to Erin Conway-Smith on Facebook Add Erin Conway-Smith to your circles JOHANNESBURG, South Africa Shakira, the Colombian pop superstar, has described being attacked by a seal off a Cape Town beach while on holiday in South Africa. The singer tweeted about the weekend sea lion attack (the animal is known locally as a Cape fur seal , or South African fur seal), before posting a "special report" on her Facebook page, complete with photos. Shakira said the seal "roared in fury" before trying to bite her: "I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures," she...

Shakira poses with kinder South African critters penguins in a photo she posted Sunday. storyidforme: 25771101tmspicid: 9372726fileheaderid: 4299266 Updated: February 14, 2012 9:29PM On a trip to Africa to see wild animals, Shakira got her wish and then some when she found herself fleeing from a rampaging sea lion. The Colombian superstar says the scare happened when she approached the animals at waters edge in Cape Town, South Africa. Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me, she wrote on Facebook. Paralyzed by fear, she was rescued when her brother jumped over me and literally saved my life, taking me away from the beast. Shakira theorized that the sea lion mistook her BlackBerry for a fish and didnt want it taken away. Now Im off to see some penguins! the singer wrote. I hope they are a bit more friendly! 2011 Sun-Times Media, LLC. All rights reserved. T...

Next time Shakira coos over sea lions, she may want to leave her Blackberry at home. Photos: Shakira gets big honors in France Shakira gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star Stories: Shakira shows off cropped hairstyle on Twitter - What do you think? (Photos) Shakira receives French knighthood Shakira receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star - See video The 34-year-old Colombian pop star, known for hits such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever," What says a "beast" of a sea lion attacked her during a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday and that thanks to her brother, "Super Tony," she survived the incident with just ! scratche s. "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals," Shakira said on her Facebook page, in a message titled "Special Report: Attacked by a Sea Lion." "I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock ...

Shakira in Cape Town; Inset: Shakira's injured hand Courtesy Shakira (2) That might be a little too close for comfort! Shakira is nursing a few scrapes and hailing her brother as a hero after he saved her from a wild sea lion attack in Cape Town, South Africa. The singer and her sibling spied some of the aquatic mammals on a tour Sunday afternoon and decided to get a bit closer to take pictures. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me," she wrote on Facebook . "I was paralyzed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother 'Super Tony' jumped over me and literally saved my life, taking me away from the beast." Shakira believes the sea lion was confused by the shiny reflection of the Blackberry she used to take pictures. "It probably thought I was teasing it with food and then taking it a...

12:21, Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Shakira has revealed she was attacked by a sea lion during her holiday to Cape Town in South Africa The She Wolf singer was trying to take a snap of the animal when it jumped out of the water and tried to bite her, after apparently thinking Shakira's mobile phone was a fish. Speaking of her ordeal in a blog post, which was accompanied by a picture of her injured hand, the 36-year old wrote: "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought how cute they were so decided to get closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock. "Suddenly, one jumped out of the water so fast that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me. "Everyone there screamed, including me. I was paralysed by fear and couldn't move, I just kept eye contact with it while my brother 'Super Tony' jumped over me and literally saved my life, taking me away from the beast. ...

Home : Entertainment : Singer Shakira attacked by sea lion Singer Shakira attacked by sea lion View Larger Image BANG Showbiz Date: Monday Feb. 13, 2012 2:02 PM ET Shakira has been attacked by a sea lion. The 'She Wolf' singer went out for a day trip to see the creatures in the their natural habitat but things took a terrifying turn when one of the fin-footed mammals bit her. Shakira had gone down onto a rock to get closer to the animals and their seal cousins when the aggressive sea lion leapt onto the rock and attacked, but luckily her quick-thinking cousin "Super Tony" dragged her away from the vicious beast. In a post on her Facebook page entitled 'Special Report: Attacked by a Sea Lion', she wrote: "Omg what just happened to me! I was attacked by a sea lion! "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock ...

Shakira has been attacked by a sea lion during a day trip to visit the fin-footed animals in their natural habitat. Shakira has been attacked by a sea lion. The 'She Wolf' singer went out for a day trip to see the creatures in the their natural habitat but things took a terrifying turn when one of the fin-footed mammals bit her. Shakira had gone down onto a rock to get closer to the animals and their seal cousins when the aggressive sea lion leapt onto the rock and attacked, but luckily her quick-thinking cousin "Super Tony" dragged her away from the vicious beast. In a post on her Facebook page entitled 'Special Report: Attacked by a Sea Lion', she wrote: "Omg what just happened to me! I was attacked by a sea lion! "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking p...

Shakira Shakira has been attacked by a sea lion. The 'She Wolf' singer went out for a day trip to see the creatures in the their natural habitat but things took a terrifying turn when one of the fin-footed mammals bit her. Shakira had gone down onto a rock to get closer to the animals and their seal cousins when the aggressive sea lion leapt onto the rock and attacked, but luckily her quick-thinking cousin "Super Tony" dragged her away from the vicious beast. In a post on her Facebook page entitled 'Special Report: Attacked by a Sea Lion', she wrote: "Omg what just happened to me! I was attacked by a sea lion! "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures... "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one...

It appears the She Wolf is no match for the sea lion. On Sunday morning, Shakira hit her Facebook page to recount her encounter with the ocean creature - an encounter which left her terrifired. PLAY IT NOW: Does Shakira Want To Get Married? "This afternoon I happened to see some sea lions and seals. I thought to myself how cute they were so I decided to get a bit closer than all of the other tourists and went down to a rock trying to pet them doing a baby talk while taking pictures," Shakira wrote on her Facebook page. "Suddenly, one of them jumped out of the water so fast and impetuously that it got about one foot away from me, looked me in the eye, roared in fury and tried to bite me," she added. VIEW THE PHOTOS: Hollywoods Hottest Latino Stars! The Colombian pop superstar said the mammal left her "paralyzed by fear." "I just kept eye contact with it while my brother ' Super Tony ' jumped over me and literally saved my life, taking me away...

Singer Shakira has been honored by France as a Chevalier de LOrdre des Arts et des Lettres, becoming the first Colombian to receive the honor. Minister of Culture Frdric Mitterrand presented the medal to Shakira, who in addition to her music for which she was recognized is known for her philanthropic work on behalf of children. "I believe that every child should have the right to follow their dreams and get an education," she says on her website. "Growing up in Colombia, I saw that education can be a child's way out of poverty and a way to fulfill his or her potential. It is a basic right, but too often poor children are shut out." She goes on to note the number of children worldwide who don't go to primary and secondary school, and calls on governments to, among other things, prioritize education funding. On a more practical level, in recent years she's gotten five schools built back home. Note that this honor is different from the Chevalier Legion d...

You know her hips don't lie! Shakira may be celebrating her 35th birthday today, but it's no secret that the singer's toned abdominals channel those of teenager. SEE SHAKIRA BARING HER ABS IN THESE HOT PHOTOS The Colombian beauty may be most famous for her 2007 single "Hips Don't Lie" here in the U.S., but worldwide, she's an international household name. PHOTOS: The most buzzed-about bodies of the year Before hitting the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France on Saturday, Shakira was presented with the prestigious French culture medal by the country's minister of culture, Frederic Mitterand in a formal ceremony. PHOTOS: Music's most stylish stars "I am so humbled to receive this honor in a country like France that has shared an important cultural legacy with the rest of the world," the star said of the honor that recognizes a solid and notable contribution to the world of fine arts.

Singer Shakira has been honored by France as a Chevalier de LOrdre des Arts et des Lettres, becoming the first Colombian to receive the honor. Minister of Culture Frdric Mitterrand presented the medal to Shakira, who in addition to her music for which she was recognized is known for her philanthropic work on behalf of children. "I believe that every child should have the right to follow their dreams and get an education," she says on her website. "Growing up in Colombia, I saw that education can be a child's way out of poverty and a way to fulfill his or her potential. It is a basic right, but too often poor children are shut out." She goes on to note the number of children worldwide who don't go to primary and secondary school, and calls on governments to, among other things, prioritize education funding. On a more practical level, in recent years she's gotten five schools built back home. Note that this honor is different from the Chevalier Legion d...

You know her hips don't lie! Shakira may be celebrating her 35th birthday today, but it's no secret that the singer's toned abdominals channel those of teenager. SEE SHAKIRA BARING HER ABS IN THESE HOT PHOTOS The Colombian beauty may be most famous for her 2007 single "Hips Don't Lie" here in the U.S., but worldwide, she's an international household name. PHOTOS: The most buzzed-about bodies of the year Before hitting the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France on Saturday, Shakira was presented with the prestigious French culture medal by the country's minister of culture, Frederic Mitterand in a formal ceremony. PHOTOS: Music's most stylish stars "I am so humbled to receive this honor in a country like France that has shared an important cultural legacy with the rest of the world," the star said of the honor that recognizes a solid and notable contribution to the world of fine arts.

La ceremonia de entrega de galardones en su edicin 24 se realiza en la Arena American Airlines de Miami, y se transmite en vivo por Univisin a partir de las 8 p.m. (ET). Premio Lo Nuestro, que se transmite desde 1989, destaca lo mejor de la msica latina nominando artistas en 35 categoras que representan los gneros ms populares de la msica latina y los ganadores se eligen por el voto popular. Entre los artistas que han sido confirmados para participar musicalmente, se encuentran la rockera Alejandra Guzmn, el rapero Pitbull, el puertorriqueo Luis Fonsi y la espaola Shaila Drcal quien estrenar su nuevo sencillo, Tanto Amor. Al cierre de esta edicin no haban sido anunciados los presentadores oficiales de la ceremonia de premios. Una hora antes del programa, Univisin transmite el especial de una hora Noche de Estrellas (7 p.m. ET), presentado por Giselle Blondet y Brbara Bermudo, y que muestra la llegada de las limosinas y el desfile de estrellas por la alfombra roja. Premio Lo Nuestro se ...

Singer Shakira has been honored by France as a Chevalier de LOrdre des Arts et des Lettres, becoming the first Colombian to receive the honor. Minister of Culture Frdric Mitterrand presented the medal to Shakira, who in addition to her music for which she was recognized is known for her philanthropic work on behalf of children. "I believe that every child should have the right to follow their dreams and get an education," she says on her website. "Growing up in Colombia, I saw that education can be a child's way out of poverty and a way to fulfill his or her potential. It is a basic right, but too often poor children are shut out." She goes on to note the number of children worldwide who don't go to primary and secondary school, and calls on governments to, among other things, prioritize education funding. On a more practical level, in recent years she's gotten five schools built back home. Note that this honor is different from the Chevalier Legion d...

Shakira celebrated her 35th birthday on February 2, but you wouldn't know it by her incredible body. She still has arguably the hottest abs of any female celeb at any age. Earlier this week, the sexy Latin singer was presented the French culture medal, and she became the first Colombian star to ever be honored with the award. Just last fall, Shakira was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and became the first Colombian to receive that honor as well. It seems things just keep getting better for the Grammy Award-winner, and her body is no exception. Did you see her photo shoot in Ibiza? It's obvious that she works hard to get what we think is the best body of any female entertainer, past and present. The "Hips Don't Lie," singer revealed her incredible flexibility and gorgeous limbs in a bright pink bikini as she posed for photographers in the Ibizan countryside during the summer of 2010. Last fall she was seen on stage at the Singapore Formula One Grand ...

You know her hips don't lie! Shakira may be celebrating her 35th birthday today, but it's no secret that the singer's toned abdominals channel those of teenager. SEE SHAKIRA BARING HER ABS IN THESE HOT PHOTOS The Colombian beauty may be most famous for her 2007 single "Hips Don't Lie" here in the U.S., but worldwide, she's an international household name. PHOTOS: The most buzzed-about bodies of the year Before hitting the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes, France on Saturday, Shakira was presented with the prestigious French culture medal by the country's minister of culture, Frederic Mitterand in a formal ceremony. PHOTOS: Music's most stylish stars "I am so humbled to receive this honor in a country like France that has shared an important cultural legacy with the rest of the world," the star said of the honor that recognizes a solid and notable contribution to the world of fine arts.