Archive for the 'Shakira' Category

Colombian singer Shakira lends support to Obama (AP)

Sunday, October 5th, 2008

AP - Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leaders - Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leadership skills.

Shakira highlights children’s poverty during talk (AP)

Friday, September 26th, 2008

AP - Shakira, a longtime activist for Latin American’s poor children, plans to make her Colombian children’s foundat - Shakira, a longtime activist for Latin American’s poor children, plans to make her Colombian children’s foundation a global one in the near future.

Shakira to lead Colombian rallies demanding hostages’ freedom (AFP)

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

AFP - Pop star Shakira is to lead nationwide demonstrations in her native Colombia on Sunday demanding the liberation of hundreP - Pop star Shakira is to lead nationwide demonstrations in her native Colombia on Sunday demanding the liberation of hundreds of hostages held by rebels in the jungle for years.

Shakira, other Latin pop stars vow to fight on for hostages (AFP)

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

AFP - Colombian singing sensation Shakira and nine other Latin music stars vowed Monday to keep fighting for the release of hostages held by ColombP - Colombian singing sensation Shakira and nine other Latin music stars vowed Monday to keep fighting for the release of hostages held by Colombian rebels after 15 captives were freed [...]

Colombian pop star Shakira hails hostage rescue (AFP)

Friday, July 4th, 2008

AFP - Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira on Thursday hailed the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from Marxist rebels as a “hiP - Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira on Thursday hailed the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from Marxist rebels as a “historic day” for the country.

Shakira campaigns for poor children (Reuters)

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Reuters - Colombian pop singer Shakira is
using her fame to help poor Latin American children, but she
also hasuters - Colombian pop singer Shakira is
using her fame to help poor Latin American children, but she
also has her heart set on a new role — mother to her own
offspring.

Shakira charity auction raises $76,000 (AP)

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

AP - Ever paid $3,000 for a bra? That’s what one fan forked over for one of Shakira’s bras. Another admirer shelled - Ever paid $3,000 for a bra? That’s what one fan forked over for one of Shakira’s bras. Another admirer shelled out $14,000 for the privilege of meeting the pop sensation and [...]

Shakira charity auction raises $76,000

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Ever paid $3,000 for a bra? That’s what one fan forked over for one of Shakira’s bras. Another admirer shelled out $14,000 for the privilege of meeting the pop sensation and receiving front-row seats at a future show in Toronto.

Shakira appeals for school aid in storm-hit Bangladesh (Reuters)

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Reuters - Grammy Award-winning musician Shakira
appealed on Wednesday to the world community to help rebuild
schools in cyclone-uters - Grammy Award-winning musician Shakira
appealed on Wednesday to the world community to help rebuild
schools in cyclone-devastated Bangladesh.

Bill Clinton Joins Bono, Shakira, Alicia Keys For Youth Activism Talk In New York City

Monday, October 1st, 2007

NEW YORK (AP) - After getting hundreds of pledges to tackle the world’s problems at his philanthropic summit this past week, former President Bill Clinton did what any good host would: He threw a party.[...]Read more!

Bono, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys & Shakira To Attend Youth Activism Discussion & Concert

Monday, September 24th, 2007

MTV and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) will host a roundtable discussion on the state of affairs of youth activism later this month in New York City, bringing together a panel of icons and change makers that will include President Clinton, Bono, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Shakira, and Christina Norman, President of MTV. [...]Read more!

Bono, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys & Shakira To Attend Youth Activism Discussion & Concert

Monday, September 24th, 2007

MTV and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) will host a roundtable discussion on the state of affairs of youth activism later this month in New York City, bringing together a panel of icons and change makers that will include President Clinton, Bono, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Shakira, and Christina Norman, President of MTV. [...]Read more!