Shakira in a soccer frame of mind

Colombian superstar Shakira got to hang with her novio and do a good deed on Monday at the BankUnited Center.
The singer and soccer star Gerard Pique unveiled a plan to create the Soccer for Youth Development and Healthy Living project to benefit more than 28,000 local kids.
It’s a joint project of her nonprofit, Pies Descalzos (Barefoot), and the charitable arm of the FC Barcelona soccer club. The goal is to convert the YMCA at 6881 NW 179th St. into a sports facility.
The glamour couple did not take questions, but the Hips Don’t Lie singer did tell reporters: “For 13 years I’ve seen that education is the most efficient tool for changing a child’s future and that of his or her family as well.’’
Last summer, Shakira announced she was splitting with her lawyer boyfriend of 10 years Antonio de la Rua, who is the oldest son of former Argentine president Fernando de la Rua. Soon after, she was spotted with Spanish footballer Pique, 24, and confirmed their relationship in March, calling the FC player her “sunshine’’ on Twitter.
Madeleine Marr
CRIME CENTRAL
Some say there’s definitely something shady about the police officer shooting at 12th and Collins on South Beach, so imagine how you’d feel if you lived in that neighborhood? We’d love to ask Sir Richard Branson, because he does. We discovered that, contrary to images of a grandiose beach pad, the bazillionaire actually owns the penthouse at The Islander, located at 1255 Collins Ave. Registered under his wife Joan’s name, the apartment was bought in 2009 for a bargain (for Branson, anyway) $399k.
The building is far from a place you’d expect a mogul to call home, with a nonfunctioning pool on the rooftop among other amenities. When he bought the place, Branson told a fellow resident that he dislikes buildings with doormen, valet parking, concierges, etc., and that he doesn’t want people to know his comings-and-goings. Oops.
And get this: Branson’s not the first rich guy to live there. Rumor has it that hotelier Ian Schrager was the penthouse’s previous owner.
Lesley Abravanel


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Shakira Partners With FC Barcelona to Benefit Miami Kids

Pop star appears alongside her soccer star boyfriend to announce a partnership with FC Barcelona and the Miami YMCA

Colombian superstar Shakira appeared at the University of Miami Monday afternoon to announce a partnership between her charitable foundation and that of soccer superpower FC Barcelona, who play an exhibition match in Miami on Wednesday.

Along with officials from the Spanish side, three Barcelona players appeared to promote the project -- including the other half of Shakira's much-buzzed-about relationship, center back Gerard Piqué.

Though the celebrity couple drew cheers inside and outside UM's fieldhouse, it was a major investment in YMCA educational programs for the local Hispanic community that brought the pair in front of cameras.

“Hispanics in the United States have everything to gain," Shakira told the crowd before receiving a Barcelona jersey with the name of her foundation on the back.

"We have the talent, we have the will," she said. "I truly think that with more education and more sports, we can achieve the unthinkable. We can have the ball on our side of the court and play the best of moves.”

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, Commissioner Steve Bovo, FC Barcelona Foundation vice-president Ramon Pont and YMCA of Greater Miami Board Chairman Brian Mormille were all on hand to promote the coming program that will benefit local youth, though details were not entirely revealed.

FC Barcelona play Mexica club Chivas de Guadalajara at Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday, with more than 60,000 tickets already sold.

Shakira and Piqué are reported to have met at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where she performed the theme song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", and he won the whole shebang as a member of the Spanish national team.

Source is http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/126560423.html

Haute 100 Update: Shakira Promotes Peace through Education at Israeli Presidential Conference

Colombian superstar and Haute 100 Miami member Shakira was a guest at Israeli president Shimon Peres’s Israeli Presidential Conference on Tuesday, July 19 in Jerusalem. The pop star, who is partly Lebanese, had performed last month in Beirut and was urged by fans to stay away from Jerusalem and take part in a pro-Palestinian boycott. Shakira, obviously, would have no part.

In fact, the 34-year-old singer was there to promote peace, not perform. Shakira, who is also a UNICEF ambassador, was eloquent and passionate as she discussed her reasons for being there, “I’m here for the Israeli kids and the Palestinian kids and kids in every region of the world where there is not enough quality education.” In global terms, she also presented education and investment in early child development as being “the best antidote to violence.”

Earlier in the day, Shakira and her boyfriend, Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué, visited the Hand in Hand Max Rayne Bilingual School in Jersusalem, a school where the education knows no boundaries. Israeli and Palestinian children, Jews, Muslims, and Christians study together in both Hebrew and Arabic.

In a piece Shakira wrote for the Huffington Post, “Education for Peace”, the singer mused of her visit there, “The afternoon of the conference, I visited the Max Rayne Jerusalem School, an inspirational place where half of the student population is Israeli and half Palestinian. Students learn together, across all divides, speaking both Arabic and Hebrew, learning and playing together without difference.”

She added, “There is no other investment that has the kind of social multiplier effect that early education has. It is an incredible thing to nurture and watch grow and spread. Seeing the students flourish at Max Rayne School – as with visiting the children in my schools in Colombia who are now on their way to college instead of guerilla armies – only reaffirms my conviction that education is the very substance of peace. ”

Our Haute 100 list details the accomplishments of the most influential people in each of our markets.

Source is http://www.hauteliving.com/2011/07/haute-100-update-shakira-promotes-peace-through-education-at-israeli-presidential-conference/

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Shakira Take Part in City of Hope T-Shirt Campaign

Fans of Lady Gaga, John Lennon, Tom Petty, Green Day, Shakira and more than 25 other artists can show off collectible edition t-shirts sporting their favorite artists and their support for City of Hope, a research, treatment and education institute for cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS.

"I'm a big believer in the power of music to connect and heal," said Irving Azoff, chairman of Live Nation Entertainment. "I'm so grateful to the many artists and friends who are contributing to the unique 'Hope, Love and Rock & Roll' merchandise program supporting City of Hope, an organization my wife Shelli and I are deeply committed to."

Added Shelli Azoff, a longtime member of the City of Hope Music and Entertainment Industry Group, "The artists in this program inspire millions of fans through their music and example. I'm personally inspired by City of Hope's doctors and researchers, who work every day to develop treatments and cures for life-threatening illnesses, and am delighted that music fans can join Irving and me in supporting this important organization just by purchasing one-of-a-kind t-shirts."

Featured artists in the program include:

Avenged Sevenfold
Avril Lavigne
Barbra Streisand
Eminem
George Michael
Green Day
Jay-Z
Jimmy Buffett
John Lennon
Journey
Justin Bieber
Kiss
Lady Gaga
Madonna
New Kids on the Block
Nickelback
No Doubt
Ozzy Osbourne
Rihanna
Rod Stewart
Shakira
Shania Twain
Slipknot
Stone Sour
Sublime
Sugarland
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
ZZ Top

Additional artists will be announced throughout the year.

"Music plays such a vital role in our lives, comforting us in our times of need or galvanizing us into action to make a positive change," said Alexandra M. Levine, M.D., chief medical officer, City of Hope. "We are grateful for the support of these talented musical artists and rock n' roll merchandise companies, Live Nation Merchandise, Bravado International and FEA, which will help City of Hope raise awareness and funds for research to help patients and families who face a life-threatening disease."

Beginning this month, fans who visit the artists' official websites or here can purchase "Hope, Love and Rock & Roll" t-shirts featuring those acts. At least 50 percent of the retail price will benefit research and treatment programs at City of Hope.

You can view more T-shirt's here and here! Check out Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber T-shirts here and here!

Are you going to nab a City of Hope campaign t-shirt? If so, which one?

—Amy Sciarretto
07.22.11

Source is http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/lady-gaga-green-day-shakira-take-part-in-city-of-hope-t-shirt-campaign/9041928

Shakira: Live Temptress In Mexico

Shakira performs during her concert "Sale el sol" in Cancun, Mexico, Friday, July 15 and was seen walking around like a total temptress.

Source is http://en.terra.com/music/pictures/shakira_live_temptress_in_mexico/74002

Shakira shakes it; Trump welcomes girl

The weekend is over, but this shot of Shakira busting a move during a concert in Mexico on Saturday should help liven the mood on this back-to-work Monday. ... Ivanka Trump, who admitted to being nervous about going into labor, apparently did everything right, as she and husband Jared Kushner welcomed a baby girl in New York Sunday. ...


The shocking breakup of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony is the hottest news on the web right now, but the soon-to-be former Mr. J.Lo doesn't sound too broken up about the split. "They're saying I'm single," he reportedly joked during a concert in Colombia Saturday night. Ouch. ... By the way, their reality project, Q'Viva: The Chosen, will go ahead as planned with both of their input.


Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes look very much in love on their way to a romantic dinner in Miami, where they've been holed up while he shoots Rock of Ages. ... Despite reports that X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger's dad referred to the singer's racer boyfriend Lewis Hamilton as his "son-in-law," she says don't believe the hype. "Lewis and I woke up this morning and read we were engaged! Sorry to disappoint u all but its not true:)," she tweeted yesterday. ...


Angelina Jolie took her oldest daughters Zahara and Shiloh to a clothing store in Hollywood for a little retail therapy. ... And, no surprise here, but Harry Potter smashed the competition at the box office over the weekend to the tune of $168.6 million!


Source is http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/07/shakira-shakes-it-trump-welcomes-girl/1

Shakira and boyfriend Gerard Pique Stealing a private moment

She is currently performing across the globe on tour so probably doesn’t get to spend so much time with her boyfriend.

But it seems that Shakira is stealing every moment she can with boyfriend Gerard Pique and the pair were seen canoodling in a car park in Miami.

The Colombian singer, 34, was seen kissing and cuddling her Spanish footballer beau, making the most of their time together before she boarded a flight in Miami.

The She Wolf singer has been jetting across the world on her The Sun Comes Out tour and is playing in Mexico on Friday.

But while Shakira is busying herself with work it seems that she and Gerard still share a spark when they manage to get together and the singer was seen laughing and joking with her boyfriend ahead of the flight.

Pique, who plays for Spanish football team Barcelona, has been on summer holidays from the club this month, meaning he has been able to spend more time with his girlfriend.

And it appears the fit couple are also adrenaline junkies and Gerard posted a picture of the pair among a group white water rafting.

But while Shakira is able to shake her body on stage it seems she struggled when it came to paddling and the footballer posted: ‘Because of @shakira’s lack of synchronization paddling, we all fell off the raft!!’

While the pair made the most of their time alone in May the couple were seen indulging in some very public displays of affection when the singer invited her beau up to join her on stage.

Source is http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/07/shakira-and-boyfriend-gerard-pique-stealing-a-private-moment/

Shakira: Why Education Is So Important

Shakira and her boyfriend, football star Gerard Pique, get ready to board a plane at the airport on Tuesday (July 14) in Miami, Fla.


The 34-year-old Colombian singer recently penned a piece for the Huffington Post titled "Education for Peace," where she reflected on attending the Third Israeli Presidential Conference in Jerusalem last month.


"The afternoon of the conference, I visited the Max Rayne Jerusalem School, an inspirational place where half of the student population is Israeli and half Palestinian. Students learn together, across all divides, speaking both Arabic and Hebrew, learning and playing together without difference," she wrote.


"There is no other investment that has the kind of social multiplier effect that early education has," she added. "It is an incredible thing to nurture and watch grow and spread. Seeing the students flourish at Max Rayne School - as with visiting the children in my schools in Colombia who are now on their way to college instead of guerilla armies - only reaffirms my conviction that education is the very substance of peace."


Source is http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/07/15/shakira-education-important/