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Name: Shakira

Birth Name:

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll

Birth Date:

February 2, 1977

Birth Place:

Barranquilla, Colombia

Occupation:

Singer / Entertainer

Relationship Status:

Dating Gerard Piqué

Celebrity Ranking # 26

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Shakira Appointed to Obama's Education Board

Selected by the U.S. Commander-In-Chief for an important role in the lives of many, Shakira took part in the President's Advisory Commission of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in Washington, D.C. earlier this week (October 6).

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Shakira's Day 5 Closing Rock In Rio Performance

Gracing the main stage during the musical celebration's fifth day, Shakira was the closing act at the Rock in Rio music festival on Friday night (September 30).

The Colombian beauty brought her high-energy efforts to the forefront as she dazzled the Palco Mundo packed audience with songs such as "Estoy Aqui," "Nothing Else Matters," "Gypsy," "Whenever, Wherever," "Te Dejo Madrid," "Inevitable," "Loca" and "La Tortura".

Photo Credit: AP Images

Shakira, Selena, Eva & Salma: Latina Magazine Cover Girls

Adding some serious star power to the 15th anniversary issue of Latina magazine, some of Hollywood’s hottest ladies are on the cover.

Photo Credit: Latina

Shakira Joins Beau at FC Barcelona Press Conference

Taking care of some charitable duties, Shakira was spotted attending a press conference for Pies Descalzos in Coral Gables, Florida yesterday (August 1).

Joined by her handsome soccer-playing beau Gerard Pique, the “Hips Don’t Lie” songstress and FC Barcelona team announced a grant to YMCA of Greater Miami.

Photo Credit: INF Daily

Shakira & Gerard Pique: Miami Beach Club Couple

Heading home after closing down the bar, Shakira and beau Gerard Pique were spotted leaving a Miami Beach nightclub in the wee hours of Tuesday morning (July 12).

The Colombian songstress and her central defender boyfriend were looing a little tired as they left the South Florida hotspot - departing around the posh hangout around 4 a.m. with a mass of security surrounding the hard-partying twosome.

Photo Credit: INF Daily

Shakira Meets Israeli President Shimon Peres

Pushing forth with her visit to the Middle East, Shakira spent Tuesday afternoon (June 21) meeting with Israel's President Shimon Peres in Jerusalem.

The Colombian singer was joined by her footballer beau Gerard Pique as the pair shared warm embraces with the Israeli leader during a joint press conference.

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Shakira's Israeli Schoolhouse Visit

Taking care of her UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador duties, Shakira was spotted in Jerusalem, Israel earlier today (June 21).

The Columbian cutie looked to be thoroughly enjoying her interaction with Israeli and Palestinian school children during her visit to a bilingual schoolhouse.