Facebook Google buzz Del.icio.us Digg Reddit Newsvine Buzz up! Fark it - A A A + Written by WGRZ Web Staff NEW YORK (AP) -Shakira is pregnant with her first child. The 35-year-old pop superstar posted on her website Wednesday that she and 25-year-old boyfriend Gerard Pique "are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby." Pique, who is from Barcelona, is a soccer player for FC Barcelona. No more details were available. The Grammy-winning Colombian singer is postponing promotional activities and won't perform at Friday's iHeartRadio Music festival in Las Vegas. Shakira said in a 2009 interview that she was ready to reproduce, explaining: "I really would like to have a big belly." She dated Antonio de La Rua, the son of former Argentinian President Fernando de la Rua, for more than a decade. They split in 2011. Shakira is due to be a judge on next season's "The Voice."

This afternoon I had the distinctive pleasure of having a lunch date with the seriously dreamy Adam Levine . I think that he proposed. OK, it wasn't a lunch date so much as a press conference, but lunch was served (I had chicken and three desserts which may be why Adam does not want to marry me) and Adam and I were in the same room and we were talking about our future. By our future I mean the future we share together while watching The Voice , his hit NBC singing competition. He gave me a first look into what life is like in season five of the show, which is currently filming even as we're watching season four. As we know , Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are sitting out for the second cycle this season and are being replaced by Shakira and Usher (just as many panelists, half the names). How do they fit in? "I wasn't happy about [Christina and Cee Lo sitting out] at first but when I found out Usher and Shakira were replacing them temporarily, I was optimistic ...

FameFlynet Inc. By Radar Staff She can sing, dance and she knows how to avoid making a mountain out of a "molar"-hill. Thats what a source is exclusively telling RadarOnline.com about Shakira - one of the two new celebrity coaches on The Voice . The Hips Dont Lie superstar completely shut down filming of the singing competition Monday after she chipped her tooth! PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera Struts Her Stuff In A Tight Corset But a show insider says the 35-year-old refused to act like a diva and actually wanted to carry on filming despite the injury! The source says: "Shakira chipped her tooth, and production had to be completely shut down for the day. PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera And Son Wear Matching Hats "They weren't even close to finishing filming at that point, but everything got stopped and the entire cast and crew were sent home. "She was eating a cookie and bit into it and part of her tooth just came out. She made this face like: 'What is thi...

Facebook Google buzz Del.icio.us Digg Reddit Newsvine Buzz up! Fark it - A A A + Written by WGRZ Web Staff NEW YORK (AP) -Shakira is pregnant with her first child. The 35-year-old pop superstar posted on her website Wednesday that she and 25-year-old boyfriend Gerard Pique "are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby." Pique, who is from Barcelona, is a soccer player for FC Barcelona. No more details were available. The Grammy-winning Colombian singer is postponing promotional activities and won't perform at Friday's iHeartRadio Music festival in Las Vegas. Shakira said in a 2009 interview that she was ready to reproduce, explaining: "I really would like to have a big belly." She dated Antonio de La Rua, the son of former Argentinian President Fernando de la Rua, for more than a decade. They split in 2011. Shakira is due to be a judge on next season's "The Voice."

Shakira, who is pregnant with her first child, showcased her baby bump at her concert in Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday. Photos: Shakira gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star Stories: 'The Voice' replaces Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo with Shakira and Usher Katy Perry denies dissing Beyonce and Shakira, talks Rihanna collaboration Shakira: I was attacked by a sea lion (Photos) The 35-year-old Colombian Latin po! p singer announced in September that she and boyfriend Gerard Pique, a 25-year-old Spanish soccer player, were expecting a baby. She told German TV station RTL earlier this month that she is six months along and that their child is a boy. At her concert in Baku, Shakira wore a black, short-sleeved top with a sparkling design and skiny black leggings. She shared Instagram photos from the gig with her Twitter followers (pictured above) I felt awesome on stage!" Shakira Tweeted . "We really enjoyed tonight!" Shakira had actually debuted her b...

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green may still be on the air, but the new season four judges of The Voice have already made their way to the now-iconic rotating chairs! An excited Shakira tweeted a photo that showed her name in bright lights, but it was veteran judge Blake Shelton that really spilled the beans. After admitting that he was filming The Voice on Thursday "drunk," the country crooner, 36, tweeted: "Also I met Shakira yesterday!!! I'm still trying to figure out what she said..." RELATED: The Voice Hires Usher and Shakira He added: "Oh AND I busted out some of my dance moves for Usher!!! He was intimidated..." Meanwhile, Shakira, 35, simply tweeted: "First day on set for @NBCTheVoice Season 4." The Voice airs Monday and Tuesday nights at 8/7c on NBC. Hot New Hookups! | The Latest Hollywood Trends | Summers Hottest New Movie

Shakira, who is pregnant with her first child, showcased her baby bump at her concert in Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday. Photos: Shakira gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star Stories: 'The Voice' replaces Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo with Shakira and Usher Katy Perry denies dissing Beyonce and Shakira, talks Rihanna collaboration Shakira: I was attacked by a sea lion (Photos) The 35-year-old Colombian Latin po! p singer announced in September that she and boyfriend Gerard Pique, a 25-year-old Spanish soccer player, were expecting a baby. She told German TV station RTL earlier this month that she is six months along and that their child is a boy. At her concert in Baku, Shakira wore a black, short-sleeved top with a sparkling design and skiny black leggings. She shared Instagram photos from the gig with her Twitter followers (pictured above) I felt awesome on stage!" Shakira Tweeted . "We really enjoyed tonight!" Shakira had actually debuted her b...

Splash News Whilst most mums to be would be at home resting, Shakira is continuing her job as normal as she debuted her baby bump on stage for the first time on Saturday night. The pregnant singer, who is believed to be expecting a baby boy, took to the stage for the second consecutive night on Sunday. Clearly loving her pregnancy curves, Shakira showed off her bump in all its glory and still managed to give a high energy performance all night at Baku's Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. The singer wore a sparkly black top and skinny trousers and knee high boots for her set. Shakira Shows Off Growing Baby Bump During Live Show Shakira and her growing baby bump (Splashnews) Taking to Twitter before the match between France and Korea DPR at the Tofig Bahramov Stadium, the singer told fans: "In a few minutes it will be our baby's first time on stage and precisely at a football event! Magic Shak." The Hips Don't Lie star, who has been dating her Barcelona beau for two years...

Trend/Splash News Online Leather leggings? Check. Studded bracelet? Check. Baby bump ? Check. Shakira had all she needed to hit the stage rockin Sunday night at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. The singer, 35, announced in September that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Gerard Piqu . Its since been revealed that Shakira is having a boy. I felt awesome on stage! she Tweeted post-performance, sharing a photo of herself flipping her hair. We really enjoyed tonight! RELATED : Shakira Expecting First Child

Shakira rocked out with her baby bump out! The mom-to-be proudly showed off her growing belly on stage Saturday night during her show in Baku, Azerbaijan. PHOTOS: Celebrity pregnancies The "Hips Don't Lie" singer, 35, tweeted before her concert, "In a few minutes it will be our baby's first time on stage and precisely at a football event! Magic Shak." Once on stage, Shakira flaunted her tummy in a tight black dress, black leather leggings and tall wedge boots. PHOTOS: Sexy celeb dads Shakira is expecting her first child, a baby boy, with boyfriend Gerard Pique . Shakira and Pique, 25, an FC Barcelona soccer star, have been dating for more than a year and a half. "Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby!" she wrote on her Facebook page on Sept. 19. PHOTOS: Pregnant in heels! On Oct. 6, the pregnant singer joked on Twitter, "Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!" After her first show Saturday since an...

Shakira tweeted a black and white snap of herself on stage Colombian singer Shakira is expecting her first child with footballer Gerard Pique. But nothing stops the Hips Don't Lie singer; on 13 October she performed at the closing ceremony of FIFA's U-17 Women's World Cup competition in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 35-year-old singer sizzled in skin-tight black leggings and a figure-hugging embellished top and was not shy about showing off her growing baby bump during the performance. Before the final, between France and Korea DPR at the Tofig Bahramov Stadium, she posted on Twitter: "In a few minutes it will be our baby's first time on stage and precisely at a football event! Magic Shak." She later posted a photograph of herself at the event, with a congratulatory message to the winners: "Congrats to the French team for winning the FIFA female cup! I enjoyed seeing you in front of the stage cele[brating]." Follow us Earlier this month, Shakira released ph...

London, October 14 ( ANI ): Shakira showed off her growing baby bump as she performed onstage at the closing ceremony of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan on Saturday. The singer is rarely seen performing onstage since revealing she is expecting child with Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique . Before the match between France and Korea DPR at the Tofig Bahramov Stadium, she posted on Twitter "In a few minutes it will be our baby's first time on stage and precisely at a football event! Magic Shak ," the Daily Mail reported. Despite her burgeoning bump the 35-year-old gave energetic dance routines. With her hands up in the air for much of the show- Shakira could be seen twisting her hips along with the beat as well as shaking her derriere for the audience. The blonde looked sexy as wears leather trousers and knee high boots with a long glitzy black top and short-sleeved jacket. The star sang the official South Africa 2010 World Cup song Waka Waka, but audi...

13 October 2012 Picture: Shakira Caine, Michael Caine, Tina Green and Philip Green leaving... Shakira Promotes Education And Sport During Azerbaijan Visit Shakira met with a group of teenage girls in A zerbaijan on Friday (12Oct12) to talk to them about the power of education. A s part of her role as an UN A mbassador, the superstar took time out before her concerts in the the capital Baku to chat with the adolescents about how important studying is and how they can promote healthy living through sport. A fter her meeting, she said, "Sport is a particularly good way of reaching out to girls as well as boys, and can provide them with opportunities to connect with others socially. Sport, like education, can help girls become equal players in society." Contactmusic More From Contactmusic.com More From The Web Today's Featured Videos David Blaine Carries Daughter On Shoulders... Friendly Matthew Gray Gubler Chats With... Gwyneth Paltrow Arrives At The Tracy... Robin Williams...

Shakiras baby bump doesnt lie. The Colombian singer and dancer showed fans how real her pregnancy is by sharing a picture of her baby bump on Twitter. The 35-year-old tweeted a grainy picture of herself in a belted purple dress with her hand under her stomach. Accompanying the picture was the caption about how her body has changed, Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! The Huffington Post reported that Shakira posted the picture following an interview in Barcelona with German broadcaster, RTL, in which she made her first appearance as an expectant mother since announcing her pregnancy. In the interview, she confirmed that she and boyfriend, Gerard Piqu, are expecting a baby boy. Shakira met FC Barcelona soccer star, Piqu, in 2010 while filming the video for her South Africa World Cup theme song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." The two announced their relationship in March of 2011 and have been together for over a y...

Shakira is with child, y'all! Obviously, we're thrilled to death that Shakira is pregs, and now we're even more excited that she's down for sharing her baby bump progress with us via Twitter! Because we were obviously dying to see the bump, but aren't wealthy enough to hire our own professional paparazzi to follow Shakira around. And now we realize how weird and stalkerish that last part sounded, so, uh, let's move on. As you might have already gleaned, Shakira and her FC Barcelona soccer-playing boyfriend, Gerard Piqu, are expecting their first child! The soon-to-be "Voice" judge recently tweeted a photo of her growing baby bump, along with the caption: "Now I don't have a six-pack, only one pack!! Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! Shak." Yeah, don't worry Shaki, because you're growing a mini-hip shaker in your womb and obviously that takes priority over EVERYTHING. And true, you may have temporarily lost your six p...

Shakira tweeted a photo of her baby bump on October 6, confirming to the world her previous announcement that she is pregnant. The mother-to-be looked radiant in a purple dress with a black belt, accentuating her bump by putting her hand on her belly, reports NineMSN . The 35-year-old Columbian singer announced her pregnancy last month, saying that shes expecting her first child with her boyfriend and soccer star Gerard Pique. She is reportedly about six months along. Almost instantly after she shared the photo, Shakira had almost 400,000 likes and 50,000 comments congratulating her. The singer confirmed last week that she is having a boy, stating: Its gonna be a boy. This guy [Pique] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby. The singer met her Barcelona boyfriend in 2010 when he starred in her music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), her World Cup theme song. Fox News notes that Shakira had an interview with US Weekly last w...

Shakiras baby bump doesnt lie. The Colombian singer and dancer showed fans how real her pregnancy is by sharing a picture of her baby bump on Twitter. The 35-year-old tweeted a grainy picture of herself in a belted purple dress with her hand under her stomach. Accompanying the picture was the caption about how her body has changed, Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! The Huffington Post reported that Shakira posted the picture following an interview in Barcelona with German broadcaster, RTL, in which she made her first appearance as an expectant mother since announcing her pregnancy. In the interview, she confirmed that she and boyfriend, Gerard Piqu, are expecting a baby boy. Shakira met FC Barcelona soccer star, Piqu, in 2010 while filming the video for her South Africa World Cup theme song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." The two announced their relationship in March of 2011 and have been together for over a y...

Shakira tweeted a photo of her baby bump on October 6, confirming to the world her previous announcement that she is pregnant. The mother-to-be looked radiant in a purple dress with a black belt, accentuating her bump by putting her hand on her belly, reports NineMSN . The 35-year-old Columbian singer announced her pregnancy last month, saying that shes expecting her first child with her boyfriend and soccer star Gerard Pique. She is reportedly about six months along. Almost instantly after she shared the photo, Shakira had almost 400,000 likes and 50,000 comments congratulating her. The singer confirmed last week that she is having a boy, stating: Its gonna be a boy. This guy [Pique] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby. The singer met her Barcelona boyfriend in 2010 when he starred in her music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), her World Cup theme song. Fox News notes that Shakira had an interview with US Weekly last w...

Aunque se supona que Shakira mostrara su pancita de embarazada por primera vez en la nueva ceremonia de los Latin Grammy, no recibir nominaciones, la habra hecho cambiar de idea, pues todo indica que no se presentar en la premiacin. Y al no ir, la artista colombiana decidi mostrar por fin la tan cotizada imagen por los paparazzos, en su cuenta de Twitter en donde adems bromea y dice: Ahora no tengo six pack, sino un solo pack. Shakira, quien est ya instalada en Barcelona en donde Gerard Piqu habra elegido tener a su primer hijo, hizo una grabacin para un programa de Alemania a quin decidi darle las primeras imgenes de su embarazo. Inmediatamente que el show sali al aire, ella misma decidi subir la foto de ese da en sus redes sociales en donde posa tomndose la barriga para que se marque bien su tamao. Recordemos que hasta el momento, todas las fotos que fue publicando Shakira siempre era de primer plano o cortaba por debajo de sus senos o llevaba ropa suelta evitando mostrar lo que en p...

Shakira tweeted a photo of her baby bump on October 6, confirming to the world her previous announcement that she is pregnant. The mother-to-be looked radiant in a purple dress with a black belt, accentuating her bump by putting her hand on her belly, reports NineMSN . The 35-year-old Columbian singer announced her pregnancy last month, saying that shes expecting her first child with her boyfriend and soccer star Gerard Pique. She is reportedly about six months along. Almost instantly after she shared the photo, Shakira had almost 400,000 likes and 50,000 comments congratulating her. The singer confirmed last week that she is having a boy, stating: Its gonna be a boy. This guy [Pique] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby. The singer met her Barcelona boyfriend in 2010 when he starred in her music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), her World Cup theme song. Fox News notes that Shakira had an interview with US Weekly last w...

Shakira is wasting no time relishing being pregnant. In fact shes so proud of her growing bump that shes taken a photo of it and posted it online. Clearly adjusting to her new rounded tummy as opposed to the washboard stomach she used to sport the star posted: Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! / Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! Shak To ensure her Spanish and English speaking fans both understood, she considerately wrote in both languages. SHAKIRA REVEALS SEX OF HER BABY While the photo is a little blurred, you can still make out how stunning the singer looks in a cerise dress complete with a black leather belt just under the bust. The photo comes just weeks after Shakira and her footballer beau Gerard Pique announced they were expecting a baby and later confirmed it's a boy. The singer wrote on her Facebook page: As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to ...

Aunque se supona que Shakira mostrara su pancita de embarazada por primera vez en la nueva ceremonia de los Latin Grammy, no recibir nominaciones, la habra hecho cambiar de idea, pues todo indica que no se presentar en la premiacin. Y al no ir, la artista colombiana decidi mostrar por fin la tan cotizada imagen por los paparazzos, en su cuenta de Twitter en donde adems bromea y dice: Ahora no tengo six pack, sino un solo pack. Shakira, quien est ya instalada en Barcelona en donde Gerard Piqu habra elegido tener a su primer hijo, hizo una grabacin para un programa de Alemania a quin decidi darle las primeras imgenes de su embarazo. Inmediatamente que el show sali al aire, ella misma decidi subir la foto de ese da en sus redes sociales en donde posa tomndose la barriga para que se marque bien su tamao. Recordemos que hasta el momento, todas las fotos que fue publicando Shakira siempre era de primer plano o cortaba por debajo de sus senos o llevaba ropa suelta evitando mostrar lo que en p...

Shakira is wasting no time relishing being pregnant. In fact shes so proud of her growing bump that shes taken a photo of it and posted it online. Clearly adjusting to her new rounded tummy as opposed to the washboard stomach she used to sport the star posted: Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! / Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! Shak To ensure her Spanish and English speaking fans both understood, she considerately wrote in both languages. SHAKIRA REVEALS SEX OF HER BABY While the photo is a little blurred, you can still make out how stunning the singer looks in a cerise dress complete with a black leather belt just under the bust. The photo comes just weeks after Shakira and her footballer beau Gerard Pique announced they were expecting a baby and later confirmed it's a boy. The singer wrote on her Facebook page: As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to ...

Shakira tweeted a photo of her baby bump on October 6, confirming to the world her previous announcement that she is pregnant. The mother-to-be looked radiant in a purple dress with a black belt, accentuating her bump by putting her hand on her belly, reports NineMSN . The 35-year-old Columbian singer announced her pregnancy last month, saying that shes expecting her first child with her boyfriend and soccer star Gerard Pique. She is reportedly about six months along. Almost instantly after she shared the photo, Shakira had almost 400,000 likes and 50,000 comments congratulating her. The singer confirmed last week that she is having a boy, stating: Its gonna be a boy. This guy [Pique] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby. The singer met her Barcelona boyfriend in 2010 when he starred in her music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa), her World Cup theme song. Fox News notes that Shakira had an interview with US Weekly last w...

Shakiras baby bump doesnt lie. The Colombian singer and dancer showed fans how real her pregnancy is by sharing a picture of her baby bump on Twitter. The 35-year-old tweeted a grainy picture of herself in a belted purple dress with her hand under her stomach. Accompanying the picture was the caption about how her body has changed, Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! The Huffington Post reported that Shakira posted the picture following an interview in Barcelona with German broadcaster, RTL, in which she made her first appearance as an expectant mother since announcing her pregnancy. In the interview, she confirmed that she and boyfriend, Gerard Piqu, are expecting a baby boy. Shakira met FC Barcelona soccer star, Piqu, in 2010 while filming the video for her South Africa World Cup theme song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." The two announced their relationship in March of 2011 and have been together for over a y...

Shakira is with child, y'all! Obviously, we're thrilled to death that Shakira is pregs, and now we're even more excited that she's down for sharing her baby bump progress with us via Twitter! Because we were obviously dying to see the bump, but aren't wealthy enough to hire our own professional paparazzi to follow Shakira around. And now we realize how weird and stalkerish that last part sounded, so, uh, let's move on. As you might have already gleaned, Shakira and her FC Barcelona soccer-playing boyfriend, Gerard Piqu, are expecting their first child! The soon-to-be "The Voice" judge recently tweeted a photo of her growing baby bump, along with the caption: "Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! Shak." Yeah, don't worry Shaki, because you're growing a mini-hip shaker in your womb and obviously that takes priority over EVERYTHING. And true, you may have temporarily lost your s...

October 8th, 2012 | 5:52 am by Ambika Muttoo ( @missmuttoo ) Weve been so excited with the news of Shakira s pregnancy. We cant wait to see her little beb because you know she or her is going to be ridiculously adorable. Its not just Shakira s genes, its also her gorgeous boyfriend, soccer player, Gerard Piques, genes. This baby is all set! The singer announced her pregnancy with a letter on her website , saying, As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days This obviously started the watch for the baby bump, and the wait is over, thanks to Shaki herself. She posted a photograph on her Facebook page, wearing a cute purple sundress that very clearly showed off th! e bump! The caption for the picture read, Now I dont have a six pack, only one pack!! We cant wait to see the rest ...

Shakira 's bump doesn't lie! After taking to her Facebook page September 19 to announce that she is indeed pregnant with her first child, a source close to the new "Voice" mentor, 35, tells Us Weekly she and her soccer-star beau Gerard Pique are already planning for a sibling. PHOTOS: Celebrity pregnancies "They definitely want more than one together," the source reveals. "Shakira is really looking forward to being a mother." The parents-to-be met in 2010 while shooting the video for her South Africa World Cup theme song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." "It was love at first sight," a source says. "She knew it was real." In an interview with Germany's RTL earlier this month, Shakira opened up about becoming a mom, and revealed even more exciting news: she and Pique, 25, are expecting a baby boy. PHOTOS: Sexy celeb dads "This guy [Pique] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life,...

Pregnant belly-dancing-expert Shakira has already announced that her newborn will be a baby boy and now we have a picture of her and bump whichshe uploaded to her Facebook page! The 35-year-old said, "Now I don't have a six pack, only one pack!! / Ahora no tengo el 6 pack sino un solo pack!! Shak." Pregnancy agrees with you Shakira! The Whenever Wherever singer was glowing and although we very much enjoyed the six-pack we can't help but like this one pack somuch more! The picture has already received 755, 261 likes on Facebook and over 49,000 comments from the excitement of fans. Following months of speculation Shakira and Barcelona player Gerard Pique, who met during filming for the singer's World Cup anthem Waka Waka , announced the pregnancy in September. We like a happy story, and this is a positively radiant one! Happy pregnant belly Shakira! We wish you all the best!

WENN The curvy Latin singer Shakira has revealed her hopes for a big family with boyfriend Gerrard Pique. The Hips Dont Lie hit maker who is famous for her hip shaking dance moves, is expecting her first child with Barcelona FC player Gerard Pique and according to a source close to the star they cant wait to extend their brood. A pal of the singer told US magazine Us Weekly They definitely want more than one together. Shakira is really looking forward to being a mother. Shakira is clearly dedicated to being a mother and is taking her responsibilities really seriously, cancelled several work commitments shortly after revealing the news. Shortly after discovering that she was expecting her baby, she released the following statement on her website: "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the ne...

Gerard Pique with Shakira on January 9, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland. Credit: Scott Heavey/Getty Images Shakira's bump doesn't lie! After taking to her Facebook page September 19 to announce that she is indeed pregnant with her first child, a source close to the new Voice mentor, 35, tells Us Weekly she and her soccer-star beau Gerard Pique are already planning for a sibling. PHOTOS: Celebrity pregnancies "They definitely want more than one together," the source reveals. "Shakira is really looking forward to being a mother." The parents-to-be met in 2010 while shooting the video for her South Africa World Cup theme song, "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)." "It was love at first sight," a source says. "She knew it was real." In an interview with Germany's RTL earlier this month, Shakira opened up about becoming a mom, and revealed even more exciting news: she and Pique, 25, are expecting a baby boy. PHOTOS: Sexy celeb d...

(Reuters) - Human rights group Amnesty International urged pop stars Rihanna and Shakira on Friday to open their eyes to recent arrests of journalists , bloggers and activists in Azerbaijan , before their performances in the former Soviet republic this month. Amnesty and Sing for Democracy said in a joint letter that it wanted to draw the singers' attention to human rights and freedom of speech issues in Azerbaijan. "Both singers should be aware of the situation in the country post-Eurovision," the letter said, referring to the singing contest in the Azeri capital of Baku in May, which spurred protests and rallies by Azeris demanding democracy. Authorities in Baku arrested dozens of protesters in May and have since arrested several journalists and political activists. "We Found Love" singer Rihanna, 24, is scheduled to perform in Baku on Saturday. "Hips Don't Lie" singer Shakira, 35, is performing in Baku for football organization FIFA's ...

Campaigners on Friday warned pop stars Rihanna and Shakira that their concerts in Azerbaijan this month would be held against a backdrop of alleged human rights violations and crackdowns on free speech. "Top selling artists Rihanna and Shakira should bear in mind the human rights abuses being inflicted on the people of Azerbaijan before they perform in the country's capital later this month," Amnesty International said in a statement. The two singers are to appear in Baku this month at concerts staged around the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup football tournament which is currently being held in the oil-rich ex-Soviet state. Amnesty International said it had sent a letter to the singers informing them about the "multiple arrests and persecution of journalists, bloggers and political activists" in Azerbaijan. "Amnesty International believes that the Azerbaijani government should afford all artists, journalists, activists and ordinary citizens the right to ex...

Top-selling artists Rihanna and Shakira should bear in mind the human rights abuses being inflicted on the people of Azerbaijan before they perform in the countrys capital later this month, Amnesty International and Sing for Democracy warned in a letter ahead of the concerts. The two singers are appearing in Baku during the current FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012. In a joint letter, the two organizations draw attention to the current state of human rights and freedom of expression in Azerbaijan. It also informs Rihanna and Shakira about the unsolved killing of reporter Elmar Huseynov - murdered in 2005 and the multiple arrests and persecution of journalists, bloggers and political activists. The letter signed by John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International's Europe and Central Asia Programme Director and Sing for Democracy coordinator Rasul Jafaro - highlights the ban on anti-government protests in the center of Baku. Both singers should be aware of the situation in the country pos...

12:18, Wednesday, 3 October 2012 Shakira has confirmed that she's expecting a baby boy with partner, Gerard Piqu . The She Wolf singer, who announced last month that she was to become a mother for the first time, revealed her unborn baby's sex during an interview on German television. Shakira told RTL : "It's gonna be a boy. This guy [Piqu] is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby." The 35-year old - who is the founder of the Barefoot Foundation - went on to state that she's keen for her son to play a part in her charity work, claiming: "When the baby is born, I'll take him with me on charity trips. "He shall learn that he is able to change the world." Shakira and the Barcelona footballer met back in 2010 when he was featured in the music video for her South Africa World Cup theme song Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) . She later confirmed their relationship in March of 2011, posting a pi...