Tour Blog: Budapest

Here's another new video blog for you guys - this time focused around Shak's amazing recent show in Budapest.

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Sneak preview of the Rabiosa video!

Yes, we're very pleased to be able to give you an exclusive sneak preview of the video for Shak's new single, Rabiosa.The video was shot in Barcelona on April 24th and directed by long-time colaborator Jaume de la Iguana. Enjoy - and look out for the full thing soon...!

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Tour Blog: Bucharest Under The Rain

Our latest video blog shows Shak's amazing show to a very rainy (but still very enthusiastic) Bucharest crowd. Enjoy!

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Tour blog: Shakira meets Sanzania

Back in 2008, a young Romanian Shakira fan named Sanzania uploaded asong she'd recordedto YouTube. It was then reposted by another YouTube user, who claimed it was a new Shakira song - and Sanzania's performance was so convincingly Shakira-esque that the video quickly zoomed beyond one million views.

So, when Shakira brought the Sun Comes Out tour to Bucharest this month, it seemed only fair to invite Sanzania into Shakira's dressing room to meet her idol. Watch what happened, above.

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Tour Blog 06: The band visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Another day, another great video blog to share with you guys - this timeshowing Shak's band on their trip to the the amazing Sheikh ZayedMosque in Abu Dhabi (the eighth largest mosque in the world).

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Rehearsing for Abu Dhabi video blog

Here's another video blog from the current leg of the Sun Comes Out world tour - in which we caught up with rehearsals for the Abu Dhabi show.

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Abu Dhabi video blog

Shakira has just begun the latest leg of the Sun Comes Out world tour, and Shakira.com has gone along for the ride. Check out our video blog from the Abu Dhabi show (and look out for more soon).

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Rabiosa artwork revealed!

Check out the artwork for Shakira's terrific new single, Rabiosa, whichgoes to radio today. The English version features Pitbull, while theSpanish version features El Cata. And a video is on its way...

Click hereif you'd like to hear the track. Andclick hereto see a bigger version of the artwork.

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Beirut show announced

We're pleased to announce that Shakira will be performing in Beirut, Lebanon on May 26th, when she'll bring the Sun Comes Out World Tour to the Biel Outdoors Space. Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday, April 19th at 2pm local time, via theTour section.

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Mexico Pop Festival video

Check out this video from the Mexican leg of thePop Festival...

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Shakira to play Abu Dhabi show

We're pleased to announce that Shakira is taking the Sun Comes Out World Tour to Abu Dhabi on Friday, April 29th with a show at the YAS Arena on Yas Island. Support on the night will come fromAmr Diab.

Tickets for the show go on general sale tomorrow (Wednesday, April 6th) at 9am local time. Head to the Shakira.comTOURsection for the buy link.

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Film of Shakira's Haiti visit

Last week, the Inter-American Development Bank and Shakira'sPies Descalzos Foundationannounced in Port au Prince that they will support theHaitian government in the reconstruction of the historic public schoolin the Haitian capital. Check out our video from the trip, above.

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Shakira to play Barcelona's Olympic Stadium

We're very pleased to report that Shakira will play a headline show atBarcelona's Olympic Stadium(aka the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys) onSunday, May 29th.

Our Fan Clubpresalebegins at 10am tomorrow morning (Tuesday, April 5th) and lasts until 6pm on Wednesday, April 6th. The general sale then begins at 10am on Thursday, April 7th. You can buy tickets for both via ourTour page.

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Two Italian dates announced

We're pleased to report that Shakira has confirmed two new Italian shows for May. On Monday May 2nd, she will be heading to Bologna's Futurshow Arena. The following day, Tuesday May 3rd, she will then perform at Milan's Mediolanum Forum.

OurFan Clubsale begins at 10am on Monday April 4th, with a special allotment of preferred seats available. That's also the date of the general sale. You can buy tickets via the Shakira.comTour section(where you can also see the full list of upcoming shows).

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Shakira visits Haiti to announce school reconstruction project

The Inter-American Development Bank and Shakira'sPies Descalzos Foundationannounced in Port au Prince yesterday that they will support the Haitian government in the reconstruction of the historic public school in the Haitian capital.

The Elie Dubois school, located in the center of Port au Prince, suffered serious damage due to the earthquake last year. The announcement of the contributions of a total of US$800,000 for reconstruction and new supplies to the school took place during a ceremony in the courtyard of the institution, with the participation of Haitian governmental authorities, guests of the international community, professors and students.

"Education is critical to the future of Haiti",  affirmed the President of the IDB, Luis Alberto Moreno."Today we are here not only to support the reconstruction of a school, but to manifest our support for the efforts of Haiti towards transforming its entire educational system".

"I am convinced that the only thing that will change the fate of Latin America and the Caribbean will be governments placing themselves at the center of the investment towards a quality education for all boys and girls, from birth and thereon in", said Shakira.

For more pictures from Shakira's visit to Haiti yesterday,click here.

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Shakira's Minsk show

The rumours surrounding the cancellation of Shakira’s concert performance in Minsk, Belarus are completely unfounded. We look forward to bringing The Sun Comes Out World Tour to the Minsk Arena on May 19th.

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Shakira on 'Songs for Japan' relief album

Following the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Shakira is oneof more than 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music that havejoined together for the worldwide release of"Songs for Japan", anunprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks,available worldwide on the iTunes Store from today, viaitunes.com/songsforjapan.Shakira has contributed Whenever, Wherever. Proceeds from the album'ssale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red CrossSociety.

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Nice show announced

We're very pleased to report that Shakira is heading to Nice, France on 5 June to play a show at the Palais Nikaia.

As always, we have a special pre-sale forFan Clubmembers via ourToursection. That begins on Tuesday, March 29 at 10am and runs until Thursday, March 31 at noon. The general sale then begins on Friday, April 1 at 10am.

For the full list of upcoming shows, check out theToursection.

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Making of the S by Shakira ad

This week, Shakira launched her S by Shakira fragrance in Brazil and Chile. So we thought now seemed like a good time to post this exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage from theTV commercial. Check it out above. And for more info on S by Shakira, head toen.shakira-beauty.com.

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Brasilia show re-arranged for March 24th

We're pleased to report that the Pop Music Festival Brasilia, which was canceled last Thursday (March 17th) due to heavy rain, has been rescheduled for this Thursday, March, 24th, beginning at 6:30 PM. The line up of the show will now consist of Chimarruts, Train and Shakira.

For those who did not attend the original date on March 17th, unused tickets will be valid for the new date, without the need for any change

For people who did attend the canceled show, a new ticket will be given to them in return for their used ticket, at the box office of Estacionamento do Mané Garrincha, on March 22nd and 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on the festival day, March 24th, from 10:00 AM onwards.

If you would like to buy tickets for this new date, the sales channel remains the same:www.livepass.com.brand phone 4003 1527

Ticket holders who do not wish to attend on the new date can get a refund at the box office of Estacionamento do Mané Garrincha, starting on March 22nd, by presenting their ticket – used or not.

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Shakira meets the President of Brazil

Yesterday afternoon, Shakira met with the president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, at the Presidential Palace in Brasilia. Shakira began the meeting congratulating the President for a recently announced new program dedicated to the care of women during pregnancy and newborns. The program will build 6,000 kindergartens and preschools in the country by 2014, or 1,500 units per year.

Shakira said to the media after the meeting:"The state has a historic opportunity to eradicate extreme poverty and inequality. Our struggle withALAS, the movement to which I belong, seeks to promote strategies for early childhood education and care to children between 0 and 6 years,"

The meeting also discussed the importance of investing in early childhood and agreed a working alliance between the ALAS Foundation and the Government of Brazil.

"My meeting with Dilma Rousseff was highly positive, the President showed great enthusiasm to initiate projects in collaboration with ALAS for children aged 0 to 6 years living in poverty. We will move on won't give up on the Latin American children," Shakira told the press.

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Shakira to play in Rock in Rio

With Shakira currently in Brazil with the Sale el Sol tour, now seems agood time to report that she will perform at this year's Rock In Riofestival. Shakira will play on the World Stage at the event in Rio deJaneiro on September 30. Tickets are due go on sale on July 1 - for moreinfo, see thefestival's official website.

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When Shakira met Shakiro!

Last week on the Chilean TV show"Yo Soy" a contestant named Rodolfo Burgos wowed the country with his impression of Shakira.Burgos only had to sing the chorus of"Gypsy" to becrowned Chile's"Shakiro" and become an internet phenomenon - generating more than a million views onYouTube.

Shakira was so impressed bythe video of Rodolfothat she tweetedsaying she'd like to meet him. Which is exactly what happened on Thursday in Santiago. Check out their impromptu duet in the video above...

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European tour update

Following their Fan Club pre-sales, tickets for many of Shakira's upcoming European shows are now on general sale. Those shows are:

May 05, 2011    Budapest    HU    Budapest Arena BUY NOW
May 07, 2011    Bucharest    RO    Palace Square BUY NOW
May 09, 2011    Belgrade    RS    Belgrade Arena BUY NOW
May 10, 2011    Zagreb    HR    Zagreb Arena BUY NOW
May 14, 2011    Mannheim, DE    DE    SAP Arena BUY NOW
May 15, 2011    Monchengladbach, DE    DE    Hockeypark BUY NOW
May 17, 2011    Lodz    PL    Atlas Arena BUY NOW
May 19, 2011    Minsk    BY    Minsk Arena BUY NOW   
May 28, 2011    Rabat    MA    Mawazine Festival BUY NOW
Jun 03, 2011    Madrid    ES    Estadio Vincente Calderon BUY NOW
Jun 10, 2011    Graz    AT    Rock Festival at Schwarzl Freizeitzentrum BUY NOW
Jun 13, 2011    Paris    FR    Bercy BUY NOW
Jun 14, 2011    Paris    FR    Bercy BUY NOW

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Swiss shows confirmed

We're pleased to report that Shakira has announced two Swiss dates in June. Details are as follows:

7 June - Arena Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
8 June - Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland

As always, we have a special pre-sale for members of Shakira'sFan Club. It runs from 10am (local time) on Monday March 7 until 12noon on Tuesday March 8, via ourTOUR section. The general sale then begins on Friday March 11.

For the full list of Shak's upcoming shows, head to theTOUR section.

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Barefoot Foundation film

Check out this wonderful film about Shakira'sBarefoot Foundation.

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Shows announced for Spain and Panama

Shakira's Sale el Sol tour will head to Spain in May and June for shows in Valencia (May 30), Almeria (June 1), Madrid (June 3) and Bilbao (June 4). As always, members of theOfficial Shakira Fan ClubShakira will have access to a special pre-sale (which starts on March 10 for Valencia, Madrid and Bilbao and March 24 for Almeria).

Also, we are very pleased to announce that the tour will visit Panama on April 12. The pre-sale for Shakira's Fan Club members begins tomorrow and the general sale starts on March 12.

In other news, the Sale el Sol tour kicks off its South American run today in Salta (Argentina). Check out the videos our colleagues from the Pop Festival have made (and keep an eye onthepopfestival.comfor more).

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Second Mexico City show announced

Shakira has added a secondMexico Cityshow to her upcoming Latin America tour. The Pop Festival will return to the city'sForo Solvenue on April 3rd for the second concert (the day after the previously-announced show).

As always, members of the officialShakira Fan Clubwill be able to take advantage of aspecial pre-sale, beginning on March 2nd at 11am (local time). The general sale will then commence on March 5th.

For the full list of upcoming shows, head toshakira.com/tour.

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Shakira named Harvard's 2011 Artist of the Year

On Saturday, Shakira was named Harvard's Artist of the Year, at a ceremony at the university. On accepting the award, Shakira gave the following speech:

President Faust, Dean Smith, Dean Fitzsimmons, Professor Pfister
Dr. Counter, my dear friend Howard Buffet and, above all, the students of Harvard university.

Thank you so much for the honor you have paid me today.
I’m thrilled to be here, thank you so for such a warm welcome, I've had a lovely day here in Harvard and I feel extremely humbled

I graduated school when I was 15, and except for taking a history course at UCLA in the summer of 2008, I promise you I haven’t been in a classroom. So… as I entered the premises today I had to call my mother and tell her: hey mom guess what ! I got into Harvard! Of course she knew it was only for a day!

Now, normally when I get on stage, and for the audience’s sake and sanity I'm allowed to sing and dance ONLY.

It’s why you’ll have to forgive me for making the most of this occasion abusing the podium and sharing some of my thoughts.
Not every day I'm presented with the opportunity to talk to a group of people that soon will plant relevant ideas in the heads and hearts of generations to come.

So don’t blame me if I'd like to share with you some of the thoughts that crossed my mind on the plane ride coming here or things I've learned from people I've known through my trips while advocating for universal education in the developing world.

Now I don’t have to tell this audience about the power of education.

This is the place where the brightest and the best have come to study, to learn and to teach for well over 300 years.

Your predecessors, the graduates of this university– and a few of her drop-outs – have gone onto shape this country and our world for the better.

So you have– just like I do today in receiving this award – big shoes to fill.

But that’s a challenge you will relish. For you are not at Harvard by accident or luck. It’s your intelligence and hard work that got you here.

And there is nowhere better to help you shape your human potential than this great place of learning.

Not everyone can study at this university, of course.

But everyone, wherever they live, whatever their background, deserves the chance to make the most of his and her potential.

Now, as you will know I am certainly no Mother Teresa. And there are many worthy people who dedicate their lives to changing those of children around the world.

It is they who should be on this stage before you talking about education. But not all of them have this chance, today I do.

What I am is a little woman with a big mouth.

A woman who has been blessed with a big platform to lend her voice for those who don’t have one.

As a child of the developing world, it is my duty to use this voice in every way I can to promote the message about the power of education to change lives.

The scandal is that many millions are condemned forever to a life of poverty and segregation even before they become adults.

I saw this all around me when I was growing up in Colombia, and in Latin America, which is the most unequal region in the world. I learnt that in Latin America, as is the case right across the developing world, that if you are born poor, you will die poor.

I remember vividly growing up in my hometown of Barranquilla, I saw children near my house who were smart and vivacious with enormous talents, children who probably sang and danced much better than me, however they were living in the streets with nothing. No hope, no future.

As a child seeing all this made me sad but, more importantly, it made me angry. Later life gave me the chance to channel all that inconformity when I realized that there were solutions to these issues (and thank God because so much anger cannot live in such small body). So I soon understood that the more we talk about those things that bother us and seem impossible to be fixed the more we can fix them. No child has to die poor and unfulfilled just because he or she were born poor. I know for a fact that with a bit of effort and a ton of conviction; fate can be changed

We know that implementing universal education is hard, especially to create the political will and reform the cultures. But it can be done.

Let¹s be bold. We have the ideas, the intelligence, the human resources, governments have the money and young people have the influence. The ball is in our court.

If we all want the eradication of poverty, promoting education for all, will be the fastest vehicle to take us there.

200 million children currently live without access to primary and secondary education this can only be a synonym of hunger, resentment, violence, discrimination, war.

Education is the way to guarantee this doesn’t happen, and to ensure global security and economic development. It’s the best strategy for peace. After all isn't that what rich and poor countries both want? Investing in education for all is good business. So why wait?

I like to think of those 200 million children around the world who don't have any access to primary or secondary school, as 200 million minds that can reach their full potential and become the scientists and the inventors of tomorrow, the teachers, the artists, the environmentalists of tomorrow, the doctors who can cure our illnesses, the wonder makers of tomorrow. I’d like to imagine the world in a few years from now as a big think tank of revolutionary and vital ideas generated by the children that today live in remote and vulnerable places in the world.

I believe in humanity, and it's enormous potential, and I believe we are only at the threshold of what we can all achieve. The best is yet to come.

It is precisely in times of economic crisis like these, when we should focus on harnessing educated minds. Because it’s been historically proven that educated minds will become the foundation of wealthy societies.

But we all know that it cannot be left in the hands of governments alone, we don't have time for bureaucracy while infinite human potential goes to waste every day, and millions of children are losing the opportunity to develop their talents remaining excluded and ostracized from society.

That’s why citizen activism is so vital.

Now you might be wondering how I became so interested in the value of education. Well, I’m only a student on these issues but I am fascinated with the way investing small efforts in education can guarantee big results over a short period of time. For over 14 years we¹ve been working in Colombia hand in hand with Maria Emma Mejia through Barefoot, the foundation I established in my country when I was 18 years old, and since then we’ve been building schools in areas of extreme poverty and conflict, working with internally displaced families. We have built six state of the art schools offering support to 30,000 families and quality education as well as nutritional meals everyday to our 6,000 students, creating a comprehensive model of education in which the school becomes the center and heart of the community.

The most rewarding thing about working on this project is to see how with only two dollars a day per child. Children who could have been recruited by the militia or paramilitary groups are now on their way to college. We are happy to share that some of our students have achieved the highest national scores in State testing this year. And that is very encouraging. A few years ago we would have thought this impossible. But today we know that all these changes occur in a matter of just a few years if the investment in education is comprehensive.

We hear all the time how education transforms lives. Well, I'm telling you, I have seen it happen. Not once or twice but time and time again.

Sure, we also work in partnership with governments but if there is something I have learned these years, is that once the private sector get it's hands on a school project then the government cannot refuse to participate.

So as citizens we can only push and push our leaders to get involved with issues that are not always at the top of their political agendas.

Also I find that if wee work to inspire the younger generations they will become more and more impatient, more and more active

Speaking of youth activism, at my last performance in Madison Square Garden I remeber there were some kids that I met after the show. They handed me the usual letters which I assumed were fan letters. Instead, inside were donations to sponsor children in my country.

And like them I have met countless students that have told me how they have spent their vacations volunteering in Haiti or Colombia or el Salvador.

It is through volunteering in countries across the world how young people are making a difference.

Every day more of us understand that the world is a small neighborhood and that if there is a kid with an empty stomach in Bangladesh or Latino kid, the son or a daughter of an immigrant who can’t go to school in the United States, that kid should be a concern and a responsibility to all of us.

Also through this journey I’ve had the chance to meet with experts that have taught me amazing facts that have completely broadened my vision on the impact of education. For instance how just one year of primary education means a 10 to 20 per cent increase in wages in an adult life. And every dollar invested in early childhood development programs will give back to the state another 17 dollars..

We can’t afford to miss out on this investment. Universal education is the fuel to the engine of change, and we need to start it now.

So I promise to use my big mouth to make as loud a noise as I can and believe me i can be loud when I need to be.

But in the end, you are the people that are going to have the power to make universal education a reality and shape our world in whatever shape you want. When you leave here, you will be the policy makers, the business leaders and the educators and become extremely influential to determine the order of the world

We are already seeing your generation give a lead in pressing for democracy in the Middle East.

We need to see the same courage and commitment in ensuring every child can benefit from the transformational power of education.

You are the architects of change who can– no will - make your mark on the world just like your predecessors did.

I've been told: that the students of Harvard don't look for jobs, they create them.

So I wonder can you help the rest of us create a more just society?

I say,“yes” through your future practices.

By promoting education for all, and by giving every child the chance to make the most of their potential, you will take a huge step, as the Harvard Foundation urges,“to enhance the quality of our common life”.

Thank you so much for listening to me and my vehemence. Thank you for this honor.

And remember the ball is on your court!

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Moroccan festival show announced

We're pleased to report that Shakira will perform atRabat,Moroccoon May 28 at the closing concert of theMawazine festival. She will perform on the OLM Souissi stage at 21h 30.

Access to the OLM Souissi stage area is free (first come, first served) with the exception of a space in front of the stage where a limited number of tickets and passes will go on sale.

ShakiraFan Clubmembers have the opportunity to reserve general admission entry into the OLM Souissi stage area starting until Sat. March 26th (7:30 GMT). Simply log-in and head to the Tour section to buy.

A general sale is then due to follow.

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Early Childhood Initiative helps half a million children

One year after the launch of a pioneering initiative to improve the well being of Latin American kids, more than half a million young children have benefited from theEarly Childhood Initiative: An Investment for Life, a joint venture of the World Bank and Shakira’s advocacy group ALAS.

Said Shakira:“I’ve been dreaming for many years of a better world. I’m convinced we can only achieve this by investing in children and giving them the chance to improve their lives. Investments in ECD programs are among the most effective -and cost-effective- a country can make. Participating children demonstrate improved health and academic outcomes, while showing higher productivity and income in later years."

For more information,head over to ALAS's website.

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More European shows announced!

UPDATE: Please note that, due to an administrative error, the 11 May show was incorrectly announced as being in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The show is actually taking place in Zagreb, Croatia. Sincere apologies for this error.

We're pleased to announce that Shakira has added more European shows to her 2011 schedule. As always, there will be a special pre-sale for members of the officialShakira Fan Club.

5 May - Budapest Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Fan Club pre-sale– Wednesday, 23 Feb (10am) – Thursday, 24 Feb (12am)
Public on sale– Friday, 25 Feb (10am)

7 May - Palace Square, Bucharest, Romania
Fan Club pre-sale– Wednesday, 23 Feb (10am) – Thursday, 24 Feb (12am)
Public on sale– Friday, 25 Feb (10am)

9 May - Belgrade Arena, Belgrade, Serbia
Fan Club pre-sale– Wednesday, 23 Feb (10am) – Thursday, 24 Feb (12am)
Public on sale– Friday, 25 Feb (8am)

11 May - Zagreb Arena, Zagreb, Croatia (NB: NotLjubljana, Slovenia as initially announced)
Fan Club pre-sale– Wednesday, 23 Feb (10am) – Thursday, 24 Feb (12am)
Public on sale– Friday, 25 Feb (8am)

17 May - Atlas Arena, Lodz, Poland
Fan Club– Wed Feb. 23 (10am) – Fri. Feb. 25 (noon)
Public on sale– Saturday, Feb. 26 (10am)

10 June - See Rock Festival, Graz, Austria
Fan Club– Wed Feb. 23 (10am) – Wed. Feb. 23 (6pm)
Public on sale– Thursday, Feb. 24 (9am)

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Two German shows announced!

Shakira is heading to Germany in May, to play two newly-announced shows (in addition to the re-scheduledFrankfurtshow on June 11). She'll playMannheim's SAP Arena on Saturday May 14, andMonchengladbach's Hockeypark on Sunday May 15.

OurFan Clubpresale for both shows runs from 9am on Wednesday Feb 16 until 12noon on Friday Feb 18.

For the full list of Shak's upcoming shows, head to theTOUR section.

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Shakira up for 13 Billboard Latin Music Awards!

Great news! Shakira has been nominated for an amazing 13 awards at this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards, includingArtist of the year,Latin Album of the yearfor"Sale el Sol" andHot Latin Songs Artist of the year,female.

The ceremony willair live on April 28 from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami on theTelemundo network and in more than 35 countries around the world. For the full list of nominations,click here.

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The new Sale el Sol video!

You can download Sale el Sol now fromitunes.com/shakira.

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Mexican dates announced!

Yes, we've yet another Latin American show to tell you about -Shakira'sSaleElSoltourarrives in MexicoinApril.Shakirawill visitMexicoCity(April 2),Guadalajara(April 5)andMonterrey(April 7).Asalways, membersof Shakira'sOfficial Fan Clubwill haveexclusive accesstoa specialpresale.

SaleElSol-ThePopFestival
Mexico:MexicoCity(April 2),Guadalajara(April 5)andMonterrey(April 7)

Shakira.compresale:FridayFebruary 1111amto8pm
Ticket OutletsBanamex:Tuesday, February 15from11amuntilWednesdayFebruary 16at8pm
GeneralSale:Juves,February 17at11am

If you're alreadya memberof theFanClub,simply sign in,visittheTOURsectionandyou will findyourunique code.

To see the full list of upcoming shows, head to theTOUR section.

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Brasilia show added to tour

We're pleased to report that the Sale el Sol tour will head to the city of Brasilia in Brazil on 17th March. Once again, members of theOfficial Shakira Fan Clubwill have access to a special sale.To obtain your unique code, members must sign in, then visit the TOUR section, where you will findthe link and the unique code.

Sale El Sol - The Pop Festival
Brasília (Brazil)
March 17

Shakira.com presale:February 8 (00.01am) - February 9 (11.59pm)
General Sale:February 10
Selling points:
Shopping Brasília - Setor Central Business Income North Quadra 5
Lojas Mormaii - SDN Set A 2050 - Asa Norte - Shopping Conjunto Nacional
Patio Brasil - SCS Qd.7 Bloco A 50c– Asa Sul- Loja 153/1547 Bloco A 50c - Asa Sul, Loja 153/154
Brasília Shopping - Setor Comercial Norte, Quadra 5, Bloco A – Loja 84 e 86

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Santiago show confirmed

We're pleased to report that Shakira's 2011 Sale El Sol World Tour is heading to Chile in March, when the Pop Festival will roll into Santiago. The show takes place at the Estadio Nacional on 10th March.

Our special fan club presale begins at 12.01am on Tuesday 25th January, and runs until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 26th January.Click hereif you haven't joined yet. Fan club members, simply log on to Shakira.com, then click to theTOURpage. You will see the special pre-sale codes and ticketing links displayed in the listing of tour dates.

Circulo MAS cardholders will then have access to the tickets from 27th January to 4th February, before the general sale begins on 4th February, from Feria Del Disco /www.Feriaticket.cl.

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Birthday messages from Shakira's fans

It's Shakira's birthday today and her fans from across the world have, once again, put together some amazing messages for her.

First up, check out this fantastic photo mosaic that fans have put together using their pictures to make up the Sale El Sol cover...


Click here to see the full-size version

Meanwhile, fans from Shakira's official forum, French fans and users of the fansite ShakiraMedia have all made videos, which you can watch on the player below...



Wonderful efforts, guys. We're all really impressed.

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Paris and Costa Rica shows announced!

We are delighted to announce that Shakira's Sale el Sol tour iscoming to Costa Rica on April 10ththanks to the Pop Festival.As ever, members of theShakira Fan Clubhave exclusive access to a special pre-sale.

April 10:San Jose,Costa Rica - National Stadium
Shakira.com Fan Club Pre-sale:Feb. 4 (12.00am) until February 5 (11.59pm)
General sale:February 6
Locations:Shops Adidas, Shopping Planet, Credix, October 54 On the Road
Internet:La Boletaria

We can also reveal that Shak has added a second date inParison 13 June.TheFan Clubpre-sale for this show will open on Friday, 4 Februaryat 10am local time.

June 13: Paris, Frace -  Bercy
Shakira.com Fan Club Pre-Sale:Friday, February 4, 10am - Sunday, February 6, 5pm
Local Ticket Outlets (LVN/M6):Monday, February 7, 10am - Tuesday, February 8, 5pm
General Sale:Wednesday, February 9, 10am

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Shakira reaches one billion YouTube views!

We're very pleased to report that, earlier today, Shakira passedone billion views on YouTube, making her one of only a handful of artists to have achieved this amazing feat.

The views were gathered across Shakira's three official YouTube channels (/shakira,/shakiravevoand/shakirasme) - with the Spanish and English versions of the video for last year's World Cup anthem, Waka Waka, accounting for more than 300 million of the views.

"I'm really happy to hear the news," said Shakira."One billion views around the world is an unthinkable number and more than I could ever have dreamed of."

To celebrate we're asking you guys tovotefor your favourite Shakira video.Shakira will then record a special audio commentary for whichever video tops the poll (which will close at 10am EST on Tuesday 1st February).THE POLL IS NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VOTES.

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Two Brazilian shows announced

We are delightedto announce that the Sale El Sol tour will visit the citiesof Porto Alegre and Sao Paolo in March thanks toThe Pop Festival.

As always, members of the Official Shakira Fan Club have access to a special presale.Here's the info...

PORTO ALEGRE
March 15, 2011
Fiergs Parking
Presale formembers of Shakira.com:January 27 (00am) until January 28 (11.59pm)
General Sale:January 29
Outlets: Shopping Country - Teatro Bourbon (Tulio de Rose Avenue - 2nd Floor)
Call Center: 40031527
Website:www.livepass.com.br

SAO PAULO
March 19, 2011
Estádio do Morumbi
Presale formembers of Shakira.com:January 27 (00am) until January 30 (11.59pm)
General Sale:January 31
Outlets:Estádio do Morumbi - Bilheteria 1 (from January 31 to February 3. From 10am to 6pm every day)- MorumbiShopping - Parking Apartment G1 (starting on February 4)
Website:www.livepass.com.br

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Shak's"fun and loud"playlist - with Spotify link

Earlier this month, we posted a playlist of the tracks Shakira picked asthe"doors open" playlist for the N.American/European legs of the Saleel Sol tour. As promised, we're following that up with the"fun and loud" playlist she uses to build up to the show itself. Again, those of you in Europe lucky enough to have access to theSpotifystreaming service can listen to the playlist in full, for free, on Shakira's new Spotify profile.

"Overpowered By Funk" by The Clash
"Faces" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
"Everyday I Love You Less and Less" by Kaiser Chiefs
"Shutterbugg" by Big Boi& Cutty
"Kids" by MGMT
"Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" by LCD Soundsystem
"Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode
"Wrap It Up" by Whitey
"Let Forever Be" by The Chemical Brothers
"Say Goodbye To Love" by Kenna
"Gimme Sympathy" by Metric
"Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie
"Voyager" by Daft Punk
"Wannabe In LA" by Eagles Of Death Metal
"Jique" by Brazilian Girls

Click here to listento the full playlist on Shakira's Spotify profile.

Click hereto check out the"doors open" playlist.

PS: If you are using Firefox, please note that we are having some issues with the link to the Spotify playlist. We suggest to use another web browser while we are working on it.

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Sun Comes Out tour extended into 2011

After the sell-out success of her 2010 European tour, Shakira has extended theSun Comes Out tourinto this year with the announcement of a show at theBercy in Paris, France on June 14. As always, we're pleased to announce anexclusive member pre-salefor Shakira Fan Club members, as follows:

START:  Friday, JAN 14 10:00 AM Local Time
END: Sunday, JAN 16 3:00 PM Local Time

Members, simply log-in and head to theTOUR page. You will see the special pre-sale code and ticketing link. If you are not yet a member,join nowto participate in this pre-sale event.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning on Wednesday, January 19 @ 10am local time; so, be sure to secure your tickets early.

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France, 1/10/11

Dear Friends,

During our almost 11 years together we have loved each other deeply, taken care of each other and stood by one another. They have been the most wonderful years of our lives, and thanks to that love and the respect that we share for one another we have been an exceptional couple and partners.

However, since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship. Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now.

We view this period of separation as temporary and as a time of individual growth as we continue to be partners in our business and professional lives. 

Antonio continues to oversee and conduct my business and career interests as he has always done. We move forward as partners, developing projects together, working hand in hand and in close communication. Our friendship and understanding of one another is unwavering and indestructible.

We would like to advise that we will not be giving interviews or making more statements with respect to this matter and we appreciate in advance your understanding and respect during this sensitive time in our lives.

Shakira and Antonio

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Shak's"doors open"playlist - with Spotify link

Hi guys. We thought you might like to see the tracks Shakira picked as the"doors open" playlist for the N.American/European legs of the Sale el Sol tour. Those of you in Europe lucky enough to have access to theSpotifystreaming service can listen to the playlist in full, for free, on Shakira's new Spotify profile.

"U.R.A. Fever" by The Kills
"Black Swan" by Thom Yorke
"L.E.S. Artistes" by Santogold
"Herculean" by The Good, The Bad& The Queen
"I'm Good, I'm Gone" by Lykke Li
"In Sympathy" by Depeche Mode
"Collect Call" by Metric
"Someone Great" by LCD Soundsystem
"Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi
"Echoplex" by Nine Inch Nails
"Stylo (feat. Mos Def and Bobby Womack)" by Gorillaz
"Let's Go To Bed" by The Cure
"Muscle Cars" by Mylo
"The Hardest Button To Button" by The White Stripes
"Leyendecker" by Battles

Click here to listento the full playlist on Shakira's Spotify profile.

At the live dates, the"doors open" playlist is followed by the"pre-show" one. We'll post that up here soon.

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New year, new single, new artwork!

Following the worldwide success of her most recent studio production, Sale el Sol, Shakira celebrates the arrival of 2011with the launch of her latest singleand title track of the album."Sale el Sol"is a song written by Shakira and her friend and collaborator Luis Fernando Ochoa, who has been working with the artist since the beginnings of her career.
 
The single has a special meaning for Shakira in this new year,"I believe that in all of us there is a sun that can never be extinguished... and this song is evidence of that," said Shakira, who dedicated the song to her friend Gustavo Cerati during her concert at Rock In Rio Madrid this past year.
 
In 2010,"Loca", Shakira's previous single off the album, became an international hit reaching #1 on the radio in Latin America, Europe and the US Latin Charts. Likewise, the album has remained #1 in sales for 10 straight weeks on Soundscan Latino in the US and has gone Diamond, Platinum and Gold in countries throughout Latin America and Europe.
 
"Sale el Sol" is now available in U.S. iTunes -click here to get it.

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