Showing posts with label Shakira. Show all posts
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billboard latin music awards
Latin music award nominees
For more than two decades, the Billboard Latin Music Awards have honored legendary artists, rising stars and songs that have reigned supreme in record sales and radio play. Telemundo is broadcasting the 22nd annual Billboard Latin Music Awards from Miami (find out when to watch). Check out our rundown of the top finalists and some curious facts about them.
Career: This reggaeton duo first began gaining popularity in 2000 with the release of their debut, "Reyes del Nuevo Milenio," which translates to "Kings of the New Millennium." They've collaborated with several popular U.S. artists, including a socialite-turned-pop singer, a troubled R&B singer, a rocker and many others.
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, Don Omar, 33, (what’s his birth name?) was one of the first international superstars of reggaeton. His debut album came out in 2003, just as the reggaeton movement was beginning to make inroads into the lucrative U.S. market.
Career: Ricky Martin, 39, got his start as the lead singer of a popular boy band (which one?) and is now an internationally acclaimed artist who has sold millions of albums. (Find out how many.)
Career: Born in Barranquilla, Colombia (what’s her birth name?), this singer known for her hip-shaking belly-dance moves released her first album when she was 13. Shakira, 34, has sold millions of albums worldwide (how many?) and has collaborated with multiple U.S. artists, including Beyoncé (watch their “Beautiful Liar” video).
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, (what’s his birth name? ), Daddy Yankee, 34, was a leading force in establishing reggaeton as a marketable music style.
Career: This Puerto Rican heartthrob (what’s his birth name?), has been a hit-making balladeer since the late 1980s. Chayanne, 42, got his start in the music business at age 11 as a member of a boy band (which one?). He has released numerous solo albums (how many? ) and sold millions of records (find out how many).
Career: Enrique Iglesias, 34, started his music career while attending a prestigious private school in Miami. His 1995 self-titled debut album was a smash hit. He holds a record with 22 No. 1 Spanish-language singles on Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks.
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, Marc Anthony (what’s his birth name?), 42, has been electrifying the salsa dancing masses for years. He got his start as a background singer, and one of the early songs he wrote became a Top 40 hip-hop hit. He has won numerous awards and has sold millions of records (find out how many).
Career: Her debut release was a smash hit, but she didn’t become a full-fledged international pop star until her third album. Rihanna (what was her birth name?), 23, struck a decidedly dark tone with a controversial single written with an R&B soul artist.
Career: Lady Gaga (what’s her birth name?), 25, learned to play piano at age 4, wrote her first ballad at age 13 and began performing soon after. Known for her flamboyant attire (see a gallery of her outfits), she won multiple awards for her 2008 debut album. Her highly anticipated second album is set to be released soon (find out when).
Career: This multi-talented Mexican artist (what’s her birth name?) has sold millions of albums worldwide (how many?), singing in multiple languages. Thalía, 39, also is an award-winning soap opera star.
Prince Royce
Career: Prince Royce (what’s his birth name?), 21, started writing poetry at age 13 then turned his talents toward songwriting. His self-titled debut album soared to the top of Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart.
Career: Pitbull (what’s his birth name?), 30, sought his shot at stardom when a Southern flavor of party rap (what’s it called?) started gaining some mainstream traction in the early 2000s. One of Pitbull’s freestyle tracks landed in a platinum-selling record by this exuberant rapper in 2002. His latest record is an all-Spanish album.
Billboard Latin Music Awards
Billboard Latin Music Awards
For more than two decades, the Billboard Latin Music Awards have honored legendary artists, rising stars and songs that have reigned supreme in record sales and radio play. Telemundo is broadcasting the 22nd annual Billboard Latin Music Awards from Miami. Check out our rundown of the top finalists and some curious facts about them.
Career: This reggaeton duo first began gaining popularity in 2000 with the release of their debut, "Reyes del Nuevo Milenio," which translates to "Kings of the New Millennium." They've collaborated with several popular U.S. artists, including a socialite-turned-pop singer, a troubled R&B singer, a rocker and many others.
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, Don Omar, 33, was one of the first international superstars of reggaeton. His debut album came out in 2003, just as the reggaeton movement was beginning to make inroads into the lucrative U.S. market.
Nominations: Finalist in six categories, including Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo
Career: Ricky Martin, 39, got his start as the lead singer of a popular boy band and is now an internationally acclaimed artist who has sold millions of albums.
Hit song: “Livin’ La Vida Loca”
Career: Born in Barranquilla, Colombia , this singer known for her hip-shaking belly-dance moves released her first album when she was 13. Shakira, 34, has sold millions of albums worldwide (how many?) and has collaborated with multiple U.S. artists, including Beyoncé
Nominations: Finalist in 13 categories, including Latin Artist of the Year
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, Daddy Yankee, 34, was a leading force in establishing reggaeton as a marketable music style.
Nominations: Finalist in seven categories, including Songwriter of the Year
Hit song: “Gasolina”
Career: This Puerto Rican heartthrob, has been a hit-making balladeer since the late 1980s. Chayanne, 42, got his start in the music business at age 11 as a member of a boy band. He has released numerous solo albums and sold millions of records
Nominations: Latin Touring Artist of the Year and Latin Pop Albums Artist of the Year
Career: Enrique Iglesias, 34, started his music career while attending a prestigious private school in Miami. His 1995 self-titled debut album was a smash hit. He holds a record with 22 No. 1 Spanish-language singles on Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks.
Nominations: Finalist in 14 categories, including Latin Pop Album of the Year, Hot Latin Song of the Year, Solo and Latin Artist of the Year
Hit song: “I Like It”
Career: A native of Puerto Rico, Marc Anthony , 42, has been electrifying the salsa dancing masses for years. He got his start as a background singer, and one of the early songs he wrote became a Top 40 hip-hop hit. He has won numerous awards and has sold millions of records.
Nominations: Finalist in four categories, includingLatin Pop Album of the Year
Career: Her debut release was a smash hit, but she didn’t become a full-fledged international pop star until her third album. Rhianna , 23, struck a decidedly dark tone with a controversial single written with an R&B soul artist.
Nominations: First-time Latin Billboard finalist in the Crossover Artist of the Year category
Career: Lady Gaga , 25, learned to play piano at age 4, wrote her first ballad at age 13 and began performing soon after. Known for her flamboyant attire, she won multiple awards for her 2008 debut album. Her highly anticipated second album is set to be released soon.
Nominations: Finalist in two categories,Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female and Crossover Artist of the Year
Career: This multi-talented Mexican artist has sold millions of albums worldwide, singing in multiple languages. Thalía, 39, also is an award-winning soap opera star.
Nominations: Finalist in two categories, including Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female
Hit song: “I Want You” |
Career: Prince Royce, 21, started writing poetry at age 13 then turned his talents toward songwriting. His self-titled debut album soared to the top of Billboard’s Tropical Albums chart.
Nominations: Finalist in six categories, including Latin Artist of the Year, New
Hit song: “Corazon Sin Cara”
Career: Pitbull , 30, sought his shot at stardom when a Southern flavor of party rap started gaining some mainstream traction in the early 2000s. One of Pitbull’s freestyle tracks landed in a platinum-selling record by this exuberant rapper in 2002. His latest record is an all-Spanish album.
Nominations: Finalist in six categories, including Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo and the new category Social 50, Latin Artist of the Year
Hit song: “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)”
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Don't be sad, you have ME! Shakira comforts footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique after his team loses to bitter rivals
By Daily Mail Reporter
Look of love: Shakira looked heartbroken as her Barcelona footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique headed to the stands to see her after his defeat against Real Madrid last night
As a professional footballer, there's nothing more crushing than losing a cup final.
And if you play for Barcelona, defeat at the hands of your bitterest rivals Real Madrid only heightens the disappointment.
Luckily, for one player, there was a fine consolation prize waiting in the stands at Madrid.
Gerard Pique, 24 , was the lucky man in question, and his commiseration came at the hands of his stunning girlfriend Shakira, 34, who also just happens to be a pop superstar.
Fit of Pique: Gerard rushes straight to Shakira's arms after his team lost the game in a 1-0 defeat
Pique was dejected after Barcelona were narrowly beaten to the Copa Del Rey, the King's Cup, in last night's game, which was played in Valencia.
It was a tight match, with Christian Ronaldo's extra-time goal being enough to separate the two rivals.
Downcast faces peered over the famous burgundy and blue strip as the result started to sink in, but lucky Pique headed to the stands.
There he climbed through fans and headed straight towards the pop sensation, who looked devastated for her boyfriend.
Comfort: It was some consolation for Pique to have his girlfriend on hand
Hundreds watched, obviously warmed by the sight, as he ran towards the beauty.
They shared a look of understanding and sympathy, before Shakira stretched her arms towards her toy-boy.
She the clasped him to her, holding his neck as she stroked his face.
They didn't care who was watching, but the crowd looked on fondly.
Columbian singer Shakira only revealed she was dating the soccer ace last month, but they have proved how close they are on a number of occasions since then.
She confirmed her relationship with Pique last month when she posted a picture of the two of them on her Twitter account with the caption, 'I present to you my sunshine'.
Loser: Pique in action against Madrid's Sami Khedira in the game that Real won in extra time
Real Madrid's goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas celebrates with the trophy after winning the Spanish Cup final against fierce rivals Barcelona
source:dailymail
Look of love: Shakira looked heartbroken as her Barcelona footballer boyfriend Gerard Pique headed to the stands to see her after his defeat against Real Madrid last nightAs a professional footballer, there's nothing more crushing than losing a cup final.
And if you play for Barcelona, defeat at the hands of your bitterest rivals Real Madrid only heightens the disappointment.
Luckily, for one player, there was a fine consolation prize waiting in the stands at Madrid.
Gerard Pique, 24 , was the lucky man in question, and his commiseration came at the hands of his stunning girlfriend Shakira, 34, who also just happens to be a pop superstar.
Fit of Pique: Gerard rushes straight to Shakira's arms after his team lost the game in a 1-0 defeat Pique was dejected after Barcelona were narrowly beaten to the Copa Del Rey, the King's Cup, in last night's game, which was played in Valencia.
It was a tight match, with Christian Ronaldo's extra-time goal being enough to separate the two rivals.
Downcast faces peered over the famous burgundy and blue strip as the result started to sink in, but lucky Pique headed to the stands.
There he climbed through fans and headed straight towards the pop sensation, who looked devastated for her boyfriend.
Comfort: It was some consolation for Pique to have his girlfriend on handHundreds watched, obviously warmed by the sight, as he ran towards the beauty.
They shared a look of understanding and sympathy, before Shakira stretched her arms towards her toy-boy.
She the clasped him to her, holding his neck as she stroked his face.
They didn't care who was watching, but the crowd looked on fondly.
Columbian singer Shakira only revealed she was dating the soccer ace last month, but they have proved how close they are on a number of occasions since then.
She confirmed her relationship with Pique last month when she posted a picture of the two of them on her Twitter account with the caption, 'I present to you my sunshine'.
Loser: Pique in action against Madrid's Sami Khedira in the game that Real won in extra time
Real Madrid's goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas celebrates with the trophy after winning the Spanish Cup final against fierce rivals Barcelona
source:dailymail
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Loved-up Shakira goes for lunch with boyfriend Gerard Pique
By SARAH BULL
Loved-up: Shakira couldn't have looked happier as she went out for lunch with boyfriend Gerard Pique in Barcelona, Spain
Shakira couldn't have looked any happier as she went for a romantic lunch with boyfriend Gerard Pique in Barcelona today.
The Colombian singer looked stunning in an all-white outfit of a vest top and floaty linen trousers, which she accessorised with a pair of tan heeled sandals and a beaming smile.
Hand-in-hand with footballer player Pique, Shakira appeared entirely content and loved-up as the pair grabbed some food in the Spanish city.
Summer style: The 34-year-old singer looked stunning in her all-white outfit
The 34-year-old singer finally confirmed her relationship with 24-year-old Pique last month when she posed a romantic picture of the couple on Twitter.
The snap shows the smiling pair in front of a beach setting with the sun beaming down on them and their arms wrapped around each other, with the simple message: 'I present to you my sunshine.'
Shakira and Pique became the focus of intense media attention earlier this month when gossip magazines published photographs of the couple holding hands and kissing in Barcelona.
Hand-in-hand: The couple recently officially confirmed their relationship
Romantic lunch: The pair looked happy to be spending time together at the restaurant
source: dailymail
Loved-up: Shakira couldn't have looked happier as she went out for lunch with boyfriend Gerard Pique in Barcelona, SpainShakira couldn't have looked any happier as she went for a romantic lunch with boyfriend Gerard Pique in Barcelona today.
The Colombian singer looked stunning in an all-white outfit of a vest top and floaty linen trousers, which she accessorised with a pair of tan heeled sandals and a beaming smile.
Hand-in-hand with footballer player Pique, Shakira appeared entirely content and loved-up as the pair grabbed some food in the Spanish city.
Summer style: The 34-year-old singer looked stunning in her all-white outfitThe 34-year-old singer finally confirmed her relationship with 24-year-old Pique last month when she posed a romantic picture of the couple on Twitter.
The snap shows the smiling pair in front of a beach setting with the sun beaming down on them and their arms wrapped around each other, with the simple message: 'I present to you my sunshine.'
Shakira and Pique became the focus of intense media attention earlier this month when gossip magazines published photographs of the couple holding hands and kissing in Barcelona.
Hand-in-hand: The couple recently officially confirmed their relationship
Romantic lunch: The pair looked happy to be spending time together at the restaurant
source: dailymail
Shakira lays the foundations for new school in Colombia to help 1,500 impoverished children
By JESSICA SATHERLEY
Brick layer: Shakira took time off from her The Sun Comes Out World Tour to lay the foundations for the school in Colombia
Shakira seems to be on a charity mission this month, and made her home country of Colombia her latest location as she lay the foundations for a school in Cartegena.
Just weeks after visiting a school in Haiti, she jetted down to South America to help with the construction of the project led by her foundation ‘Barefoot’.
The Hips Don’t Lie singer, 34, was snapped laying the first brick for the institution, named Cartegena de Indias, which is set to help 1,500 children in poverty.
Helping hands: Shakira was joined by the president of the foundation Howard Buffett (right) and General Secretary of Unasur, Maria Emma Mejia (left)
Grammy-Award winning Shakira, who was joined by the president of the foundation Howard Buffett and the General Secretary of Unasur, Maria Emma Mejia, said she was very happy to be there.
‘We are very happy to be laying the first bricks of a school being built by the Barefoot Foundation in Cartagena.'
Giving back: Shakira founded her non-profit Barefoot Foundation to help poor children in the Americas
She continued: ‘I want to thank so many people, but especially the mayor’s office because I think this is a very high risk area, it has been identified as a high risk area, and it is an area that a lot of other governments would have simply thrown into the waste basket.’
The school is being built in the impoverished neighbourhood of Loma del Peye and will be large enough to take in 1,500 students, according to the Barefoot Foundation.
Heavy work: Shakira was dressed down for her brick laying duties, in a beige vest top and casual black trousers
The complex, that will include science labs, technology and audiovisual centres, and sporting fields will be spread over 7,500 square metres.
Shakira founded her non-profit Barefoot Foundation to help poor children in the Americas.
The singer took time off from her The Sun Comes Out World Tour to take part in the charity exercise.
Meeting the locals: Shakira took time out to chat with the local residents, who will benefit from the school
But she will hit the stage again tomorrow in Panama City at the Figali Convention Center before heading to Abu Dhabi at the end of April.
Shakira was dressed down for her brick laying duties, in a beige vest top and casual black trousers and took time to meet the local residents and play with the city’s children.
At the beginning of April the stunning singer danced with students in Haiti to celebrate the forthcoming renovation of an historic school, which was ravaged by the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Back to work: She will hit the stage again tomorrow for her concert in Panama City at the Figali Convention Center
source: dailymail
Brick layer: Shakira took time off from her The Sun Comes Out World Tour to lay the foundations for the school in Colombia
Shakira seems to be on a charity mission this month, and made her home country of Colombia her latest location as she lay the foundations for a school in Cartegena.
Just weeks after visiting a school in Haiti, she jetted down to South America to help with the construction of the project led by her foundation ‘Barefoot’.
The Hips Don’t Lie singer, 34, was snapped laying the first brick for the institution, named Cartegena de Indias, which is set to help 1,500 children in poverty.
Helping hands: Shakira was joined by the president of the foundation Howard Buffett (right) and General Secretary of Unasur, Maria Emma Mejia (left)Grammy-Award winning Shakira, who was joined by the president of the foundation Howard Buffett and the General Secretary of Unasur, Maria Emma Mejia, said she was very happy to be there.
‘We are very happy to be laying the first bricks of a school being built by the Barefoot Foundation in Cartagena.'
Giving back: Shakira founded her non-profit Barefoot Foundation to help poor children in the AmericasShe continued: ‘I want to thank so many people, but especially the mayor’s office because I think this is a very high risk area, it has been identified as a high risk area, and it is an area that a lot of other governments would have simply thrown into the waste basket.’
The school is being built in the impoverished neighbourhood of Loma del Peye and will be large enough to take in 1,500 students, according to the Barefoot Foundation.
Heavy work: Shakira was dressed down for her brick laying duties, in a beige vest top and casual black trousersThe complex, that will include science labs, technology and audiovisual centres, and sporting fields will be spread over 7,500 square metres.
Shakira founded her non-profit Barefoot Foundation to help poor children in the Americas.
The singer took time off from her The Sun Comes Out World Tour to take part in the charity exercise.
Meeting the locals: Shakira took time out to chat with the local residents, who will benefit from the schoolBut she will hit the stage again tomorrow in Panama City at the Figali Convention Center before heading to Abu Dhabi at the end of April.
Shakira was dressed down for her brick laying duties, in a beige vest top and casual black trousers and took time to meet the local residents and play with the city’s children.
At the beginning of April the stunning singer danced with students in Haiti to celebrate the forthcoming renovation of an historic school, which was ravaged by the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Back to work: She will hit the stage again tomorrow for her concert in Panama City at the Figali Convention Center
source: dailymail
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