The Sincerest Form of Flattery ???

Yet again I am embedding a video from a PC with no sound. I can tell that this kid is dancing to My Hips Don't Lie.

I am guessing that somebody put him up to this. That person probably thinks of it as encouragement. I think it's more like instigation.

Miriam Faris Rejects Comparisons With Shakira

Miriam Faris doesn't agree with people who compare her to Shakira. Shakira has Lebanese heritage on her mother's side of the family. This fact accounts for the superficial similarities between the Colombian superstar and Miriam Faris, who is celebrated in the Arab world but is largely unknown in the rest of the world. Shakira's Lebanese grandmother taught her to dance, so you can expect to see some similarities in the moves that these two young women make as well. I find this story especially interesting because Shakira has been fairly irritable in the past about being compared and/or confused with people like Britney Spears. I don't think it is happening much these days now that Britney is being mistaken for Courtney Love.

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Young Shakira on the Old Rosie Show

I have a confession to make. I'm making this blog post at a PC that has no speakers. I have no idea what Shakira is saying, but I'm posting the video anyway just to point out how she looks so much different between then and now. I think this is from an episode from 28 January 1999. Elmo made an appearance during the same episode. Elmo's appearance hasn't changed a bit, although he has become a bit jaded.

Hugo Chavez Loves Shakira

Hugo Chavez loves Shakira. Shakira, whether she is following the advice of her mother or her American record company about when to say nothing at all, she hasn't been quoted on her opinion of Hugo Chavez.

Hugo was welcoming enough to provide a government airstrip as a concert venue for Shakira in November. During the concert, however, there was some spontaneous chanting of the slogan being used by Hugo's chief political opponent, Manuel Rosales. The slogan translates as To Dare. Hugo Chavez won the December election. It is unclear as to whether or not his hips lie.

Shakira and Beyonce Team Up FTW

Beyonce revealed in an interview with Spanish language television network Univision, that she has recorded several tracks with Shakira. A duet featuring lyrics in both Spanish and English is set for release in early '07.

Beyonce's boyfriend has had issues in the past when Beyonce collaborated with male performers like Sean Paul. He will no doubt be ok with the present situation.

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Shakira Cleans Up Good At Latin Grammy Awards

I didn't jump on this story when it was fresh because I assumed even the people who weren't paying attention would safely assume that Shakira would dominate these awards. I'm only mentioning it now because I just saw this really good photo gallery from the big night.

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Take the Pepsi Challenge

Look at Pepsi endorser Shakira's official website, then look at one time Pepsi endorser Britney Spear's official website. Please leave a comment telling us which website tastes better. There are two streaming songs on the Shakira website right now, I listened to them both three times.

Is this Shakira Video Illegal?

The internet is approaching a tipping point of some kind. With video sharing sites becoming a force to be reckoned with and users constantly uploading copyrighted material, something is going to happen. Soon. Until then, enjoy this Shakira video for Illegal. It sounds like Carlos Santana plays guitar on this track, but I could be wrong.

Shakira Gets the Keys to Miami

The story detailing Shakira getting presented with a Key to the City by the Mayor of Miami doesn't go into the awkward details of the assistant to the Mayor going over to Don Johnson's house to get the key back from him. He was supposed to have left it under the mat back in 1989, but he held onto it because it made a great back-scratcher.

Britney Spears is a more popular TERM than Shakira

Just to be clear, everybody that types a name into a search bar isn't a fan. Shakira doesn't get as much as Britney Spears in large part because she is a functional, professional adult who is mostly interested in her work and in promoting causes like ending World Hunger.

Shakira actually comes in Third on Yahoo search, after 5 time champion Britney and WWE, an American wrestling show.

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