Shakira News

The Hips Don't Lie singer is in talks with film bosses about a lead role in forthcoming Indian blockbuster Desire.

In 1912, Frederick R. Law parachuted from the torch of the Statue of Liberty in a stunt filmed by Pathe News.

Christie Brinkley Age: 58 Occupation: Model and Actress Known For: Her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in the late 1970s and early 1980s, her long endorsement contract with CoverGirl, inspiring the hit 'Uptown Girl' during her marriage to Billy Joel, and a messy and very public divorce from her ... (more)

Singer Shakira has been honored by France as a Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, becoming the first Colombian to receive the honor.

Shakira has cemented her reputation as one of the biggest worldwide music stars still in the game by being given one of the most prestigious awards in France, the Colombian pop sensation being awarded the French culture medal in recognition of her contribution to the world of fine arts.

The Columbian singer of hit single Hips Don't Lie was presented with the honour by French minister of culture, Frederic Mitterand, on Saturday.

Colombian singer Shakira reacts after being awarded Knight of Arts and Letter by French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand during the MIDEM in Cannes January 28, 2012.[Photo/Agencies] Colombian singer Shakira waves before being awarded Knight of Arts and Letter by French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand during the MIDEM in Cannes January 28, ... (more)

The 13th annual NRJ Music Awards were held in Cannes, on Saturday, Jan.28. The red carpet event honored some of the best singers in the world, like Shakira, Adele, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyonc, Enrique Iglesias, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Sean Paul, Pitbull and several others.

Scads of Wall Streeters are scrambling to brush up on their personal finance skills after finding out their bosses are capping their cash bonuses at a paltry $125,000 to $150,000.Instead of splurging on a new Porsche, a Patek Philippe watch or a penthouse apartment on Central Park, bankers are fretting about whether the money will be enough to ... (more)

The 34-year-old singer wore two very different outfits as she accepted a French knighthood, before going on to collect the NRJ Award Of Honour in Cannes last night.

Vinton Mayor Madeleine Praino is the country's first female Colombian-born mayor.