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Taylor Swift to feature at iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012

10 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Aerosmith and Lil Wayne will feature at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012. The music stars will take to the stage along with Bon Jovi, Usher, Green Day, Mary J. Blige, Miranda Lambert, Shakira and Linkin Park for the two-day…

Pitbull goes 'back in time' for the 'Men In Black' soundtrack

24 May 2012

Music Gossip

Pitbull went "back in time" for the 'Men In Black' soundtrack. The 'International Love' hitmaker decided on a retro sound for the track, 'Back In Time', which features on the 'Men In Black III' soundtrack. The Cuban-born rapper said: "I sat down…

Shakira close to 60m record deal with Sony?

9 May 2012

Music Gossip

Shakira is reportedly close to signing a new record deal worth up to $60 million. The 'Hips Don't Lie' hitmaker will continue to be one of the biggest earning stars in the music industry if she and concert promoter Live Nation put pen to paper on…

Katy Perry and Rihanna waiting for greatness

19 Mar 2012

Music Gossip

Katy Perry's collaboration with Rihanna is taking so long because "you have to wait for greatness." The 'Part of Me' singer has planned to record a song with her friend for a long time, but it is taking time because they are searching for the right…

will.i.am collaborates with Britney Spears and Alicia Keys

31 Jan 2012

Music Gossip

will.i.am's new solo album features Britney Spears, Alicia Keys and Shakira. The Black Eyed Peas leader featured Jennifer Lopez and Mick Jagger on the first single from the album, 'T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)', but promises many more guests on the other…

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Shakira a Metallica fan

6 Dec 2011

Music Gossip

Shakira is a huge Metallica fan. The 'Whatever, Wherever' singer grew up listening to heavy rock bands, and has a particular fondness for the 'Enter Sandman' group, so has been including one of their songs at recent concerts to surprise fans.

Shakira plans to sing in Arabic

31 May 2011

Music Gossip

Shakira wants to record songs in Arabic. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer - who has previously recorded albums in her native Spanish and English - wants to record tracks in the language, although she doesn't currently speak it. She said: "It would be…

South American pop sensation Shakira puts on fine Glasgow show

14 Jan 20114 stars

A spectacular show from Colombia’s finest export since coffee

Costume changes and dance moves aplenty, South American pop sensation Shakira did not disappoint, showing off her trademark belly-dancing and flamenco skills – and concrete midriff. Performing from her back catalogue of hits, including many from her…

Shakira to perform at EMAs

11 Oct 2010

Music Gossip

Shakira will perform at this year's MTV European Music Awards (EMAs). The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer is one of the big names to take to the stage in Madrid on November 7, joining the Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Linkin Park, Kesha and host Eva…

Shakira's Dizzee video

23 Sep 2010

Music Gossip

Shakira scrapped a music video so she could work with Dizzee Rascal. The Columbian singer - whose new song 'Loca' features Dizzee - had originally planned to film a sexy video for the track on her own but called in the 'Bonkers' rapper when she…

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Shakira's 'interactive' tour

12 Aug 2010

Music Gossip

Shakira is planning an "interactive" UK tour this winter. The 'Hips Don't Lie' hitmaker has been working alongside theatre director Felix Barrett for her upcoming 'Tour Of Earthly Delights', and promises an "energetic" performance, which could see…

Shakira reveals tour dates

28 Jun 2010

Music Gossip

Shakira has released dates for her European tour. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer has revealed she will be kicking off the run of shows in France on November 16 before travelling to several other countries and finally finishing in the UK on December…

Shakira has no marriage plans

27 Jun 2010

Celebrity Gossip

Shakira doesn't want to get married even though she's engaged. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer says she has no intention of tying the knot with fiance Antonio De La Rua, despite saying yes when he popped the question over four years ago. She said: "I…

Shakira's chocolate obsession

20 Jun 2010

Celebrity Gossip

Shakira is addicted to chocolate. The 'She Wolf' hitmaker admits she only realised how strong her cravings for the sugary treat were when she woke up tearful after dreaming of it while dieting to get in shape for a music video. She said: "I love…

Shakira's World Cup Waka Waka

29 Apr 2010

Music Gossip

Shakira's 'Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)' has been named official song of this year's soccer World Cup. The Columbian born 'She Wolf' singer will also fly out to the opening of the tournament - which is being held in South Africa - on June 10 to…

Shakira's fat teen years

8 Oct 2009

Celebrity Gossip

Shakira was a "plump" teenager. The 'She Wolf' singer admits she has not always been in such good shape but has always been too preoccupied with her music to care about her looks. She said: "As a teenager I was plump but my appearance wasn't so…