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Shakira reveals preference for democratic hope Barack Obama. The superstar has said the US Democrat is the best option for president, citing his leadership skills. She said, "If I could vote, I would vote for Barack Obama because I think that he is the person that can bring the world the true American message". She added, "I feel in my heart that he would be able to reconstruct peace and confidence in the United States." Obama has previously praised the Colombian as a role model for Latin community in the US and beyond, reports the Associated Press.
Shakira has reunited with Latin American presidents in New York to discuss about kids opportunities. The Colombian superstar said in her speech, "I am very happy to have gathered, for the first time with five presidents of Latin America, to discuss early childhood development (ECD). "We need all the leaders of Latin America to have a definite commitment toward our children. She followed, "This is one of our most critical issues and one of the issues that need to be discussed more often in our continent if we want to have prosperous nations with equal opportunities for everyone." "The presidents seem very committed and that's what we need.” Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz also took part of the event.
Shakira and Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz will take part in an upcoming forum about childhood in Latin America. The event, called "Kids in Latin America: a future without poverty. Creating equality trough early child development,” will take place on September 24 at Columbia University in New York. The Presidents of Argentina, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama and Paraguay will also be in attendance.
Shakira’s spokesperson has denied rumors the singer will record a song about Islam and Arabs with Arab-American singer Dania Yousse. Online reports claimed Shakira was writing the English lyrics for a new single and Egyptian composer Mohamed Saad was penning the Arabic portion of the song. However, the Colombian star’s publicist Diana Baron said the story is untrue. "This report is a total fabrication in every respect," she said. Shakira is currently working on her new album, Baron added
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Shakira has reportedly partnership with an Arabic-American songstress for a new single. According to reports, the Colombian superstar has signed Arabic-American singer named Dania Yousse to record a new song, in which they are currently working. The song is penned half English and half Arabic lyrics and hasn’t been titled yet. Another source said, “The video will be shot in the United Arab Emirates and is expected to premiere before the end of the year.”
Shakira was spotted enjoying a walk around New York City with boyfriend Antonio de la Rua on Thursday (Aug. 21). Meanwhile, the Colombian superstar claims she wants to be more than a fleeting fashion in the music universe. She says, “There are two big dreams for every artist, one is to get the initial approval, and then last within the audience’s preference along time…now I’m working in the second part of the dream, not only be a trend, I fight not to be that…”
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