Topic: Shakira

Shakira $250 million lawsuit: It's bogus, she says

Shakira $250 million lawsuit: The Columbian pop singer faces a $250 million lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend for shaping the Shakira brand. Shakira says the suit has no merit.

Maroon 5 plans: The band will tour, release new album

Maroon 5's plans include a summer tour and a new album. Maroon 5's plans include outdoor concerts, with frontman Adam Levine saying outdoor performances are 'kind of the purist form of a tour.'

American Idol trails The Voice, hits all-time low in ratings (+video)

American Idol is struggling this season in the ratings. The Voice topped American Idol for the first time ever in the weekly ratings race.

Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winner (+video)

Cassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton.

American Music Awards: Justin Beiber wins big and brings Mom (+video)

American Music Awards: Justin Beiber (favorite pop/rock male artist), Nick Minaj (favorite rap/hip-hop artist), and Taylor Swift (favorite country female artist). Other American Music Awards winners included Carly Rae Jepsen (favorite new artist) and Carrie Underwood (favorite country album).

Christina Aguilera's Voice hiatus: Here come Shakira and Usher (+video)

Christina Aguilera's Voice hiatus: The pop diva and Cee Lo Green will be taking a break from 'The Voice.'  The reason for the hiatus: Christian Aguilera is releasing a new album and going on tour. Colombian pop star Shakira and singer/songwriter Usher will fill their chairs next season.

Shakira, Obama help some Afro-Colombian communities threatened with displacement

Two Afro-Colombian communities received titles this Spring, but most are still at risk, lacking titles to their land despite decades of living in one place and a legal right, writes a guest blogger.

Maria Sharapova, No. 1 seed, defeated at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova lost lost to Germany's Sabine Lisicki Monday at Wimbledon. But Maria Sharapova was outspoken on equal pay for women this week.

Change Agent Shakira advocates for children at the Summit of the Americas

Shakira will meet with heads of state, including President Obama, at the Summit of the Americas in Colombia. Shakira is already working to provide better education to children.

Iraqi community perplexed, wary after slaying of Iraqi-born mother

Officials are cautioning residents in El Cajon, Calif., against jumping to conclusions while the death of Shaima al-Awadi, an Iraqi immigrant, is investigated. She died after a brutal beating last week in her home. Police have not ruled out a hate crime.

In recession-smacked Nevada, can GOP pry Latino voters from Obama?

Obama won Nevada handily in 2008 – and captured 78 percent of the Latino vote. But in 2012 Nevada will be a battleground. Republicans see an opening, because the poor economy has hit minority groups hard.

Beijing Welcomes You: Unveiling the Capital City of the Future

The rise of China's capital city may be the story of a new era. And it isn't over yet

Mexico vs. South Africa: Who’s got the edge in the World Cup opening game?

World Cup stalwart Mexico should hand South Africa its first defeat, but don’t underestimate the power of homefield advantage. Mexico vs. South Africa kicks off at 10 am EST.

All-world entertainment for World Cup concert

On the eve of the World Cup, a concert featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, and South African entertainers took place in Soweto.

World Cup 2010 opening ceremony: Who is performing?

The World Cup 2010 opening ceremony starts at 2 pm EST. Here's what you can expect, with a preview video of Shakira performing the World Cup theme song 'Waka Waka.'

World Cup soccer: Why S. Africa booed concert headlined by Shakira

FIFA failed to include a single South African act in a June 10 concert to kick off the World Cup soccer tournament this summer in South Africa. After a minor uproar, they added five new acts to a list topped by Shakira.

Shakira calls Arizona immigration law 'inhuman' and against 'human dignity'

Colombian singer Shakira met with Phoenix mayor and police chief on Thursday. Said Arizona immigration law "goes against all human dignity, against the principles of most Americans I know."

Shakira visits Sean Penn, launches effort to help rebuild Haiti

Pop star Shakira came to Haiti on Sunday to look for land suitable to start a school for poor children. She's the latest celebrity to lend her star power to help rebuild Haiti.

Facebook Celebrity Doppelganger Week: What you need to know

The online celebrity look-alike fad has people swapping their profile pictures for shots of actors, musicians, athletes – even First Lady Laura Bush. How'd it start, how can you join in, and is it, um, legal?

Argentina's 'Elvis' Sandro has left the casa

The 'Elvis' of Argentina, singer and movie icon Sandro (Roberto Sanchez), died Monday. Tens of thousands turned out in Buenos Aires to remember the Latin American star credited with cracking the US pop music scene.

Panama: Graffiti on wheels

President Obama takes Michelle out dancing