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May 23, 2013

Shakira and Gerard Pique Throw Global Babyshower and You’re Invited!

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I can’t think of a sweeter way to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby than by sharing it will less fortunate children all over the world? None of this comes as a surprise from Colombian superstar Shakira, who has selflessly given of her time and influence to fight for the underprivileged for many years.

Her baby boy with boyfriend Gerard Pique could arrive at any time and with both being extremely successful, you can bet their bundle of joy will have everything he needs. So the power couple is kicking off a global baby shower where fans and well wishers can donate to UNICEF, a children’s charity that Shakira has been a global ambassador for since 2003.

“To celebrate the arrival of our first child, we hope that, in his name, other less privileged children in the world can have their basic needs covered through gifts and donations,” the couple said. “Every expectant parent around the world shares all the same hopes and dreams for their children that we do. Yet many don’t share the same opportunities. Together we know we can change that.”

“Thank you for sharing this unforgettable moment with us.”

Check out this video below to listen to the cutest couple on the planet share their message of love:

Shakira confirms she’s expecting a baby boy!

After months of avoiding confirmation of even a pregnancy, it seems our girl Shakira let the sex of her unborn baby slip on a German television show! In late September, the Colombian superstar told the world she was expecting a baby with longtime boyfriend Gerard Pique but would not divulge further information including the sex or the due date.

I’m not sure if it’s the excitement of impending motherhood that changed her mind, but we are happy to spread the joyous news!

“It’s gonna be a boy,” the 35-year-old told German TV station RTL. “This guy (Pique) is the best thing that ever happened to me in my whole life. And now we are having a baby!”

Shakira is known all over the world, not just for her hip shaking music with addictive beats, but for the passionate philanthropic work she so selflessly supports. During her interview, she mentioned how she plans to pass this trait on to her son.

“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.”

Reports suggest Shakira is 6 months along in her pregnancy so you can imagine fans will be on baby watch throughout the spring! Congrats to the happy couple!

Shakira is pregnant with Gerard Pique’s baby! Her daddy confirms big news!!

If there is one rumor that I am beyond elated at its truth is that our girl Shakira is pregnant with her first baby! Though her rep denied the claims in the past, during a recent interview in Colombia, her father William has reportedly confirmed the hip shakin’ superstar is expecting her first child with soccer hunk Gerard Pique!

Yes there are a lot of exclamation points in this story because I am a big fan of both and think they will have quite a beautiful baby! Here is what Mr. Mebarak had to say about her daughters relationship with Piqué.

“We are satisfied with the current relationship,” Mebarak said in an interview on Colombian TV show, “The Other Vision.” “It is a relationship that is 100 percent happiness, it makes them happy. What makes them happy makes me happy.”
“The happiness of our daughter is reflected in us too and we are very happy,” he continued. “He is a valuable young man.”

“Hopefully the news will be made official soon,” he added.

A source has gone on record saying Shakira is as far as 6 months along in her pregnancy but is waiting to make the news public. The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer was photographed most recently supporting the Spanish footballer Euro 2012.

Congrats!!!

Shakira honored as “Person of the Year” in Las Vegas

Talk about it being a great time to be Shakira! Fresh from a ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Colombian born beauty was honored at the 2011 Latin Recording Academy “Person Of The Year” tribute dinner held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 9th, 2011.

The star-studded event was attended by Paulina Rubio, Alejandra Guzman, Natalia Jimenez, Marc Anthony, Lili Estefan and Victor Manuelle. But the two people who sat on either side of Shakira seemed to bring her the biggest smile: her parents William Mebarak Chadid and Nidia Ripoll.

Throughout the celebration, some of the biggest names in music paid homage to Shakira performing songs from her career much to her delight. This included a special performance from her father William who sang Mi Niña Bonita to his little girl.

I can’t describe how much I love Shakira for all the amazing work she does for the world, not just with her music, but via her Pies Descalzos Foundation whose mission is to make education universally available to every child.

The Latin Grammy organization could not have picked a more deserving individual!

Congrats Shakira!


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures

Shakira honored with star on the Walk of Fame

It’s Official! Hip-shakin’ Latina superstar Shakira has become the first Colombian to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She playfully posed on the California sidewalk with the 2,454th star in celebration as photographers went nuts on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011.

Proudly by her side for the ceremony were her parents Nidia Ripoll and William Mebarak Chadid.

“This is incredible,” said the 34-year-old. “I would like to thank all of you.”

A statement released by the Hollywood Chamber, Shakira was honored today for her “accomplishments as a singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and philanthropist.”

Get ready to see a lot more of this blond beauty as she heads to Las Vegas later this week where she will be honored as “Person of the Year” by the Latin Grammy’s.

Congrats chica!


Photo Cred: Fame Pictures

Shakira and Gerard Pique share a bite and a smooch

In what has turned out to be one of the hottest relationships of the season, Colombian singing sensation Shakira was photographed with new boyfriend Gerard Pique while dining al fresco in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, April 15th, 2011. The duo could hardly keep their hands (and lips!) off each other during such a simple task as eating!!

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Shakira says goodbye to Pique

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