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Shakira Shows Some Love “In the Time of Cholera”

When you’re as rich and famous as Shakira, you get to pick and choose which projects you want to work on.  And thanks to Gabriel Garcia Marquez, she was convinced to sing on the soundtrack of “Love in the Time of Cholera.”

The film had its premiere in Las Vegas, and there was no shortage of celebrity sightings.  But more than that, the even benefitted Shakira’s Pies Descalzos (Bare Feet) Foundation. 

Shakira Shakes It At The Apollo

On Saturday night, an always-sexy Shakira showed up at the Apollo Theater with longtime beau Antonio de la Rua not far behind.

The Colombian sensation was there joining U2’s Bono, comedian Chris Rock, and fellow musician Alicia Keys in appearing at a forum for youth activism - which was sponsored by MTV and spearheaded by former president Bill Clinton.

Shakira’s $40 Million Donation

It’s always cool when a celebrity takes some of their own loot and gives it to the less fortunate.  But Shakira has outdone herself, donating a reported $40 million to rebuild disaster-stricken areas.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer is set to donate money from her Latin America for Solidarity Foundation that she co-founded with Gabriel Garcia Marquez.  And there are two main areas that will be the beneficiaries of her generosity.

Shakira Favors Education Over Marriage

Once in awhile a girl comes along who can not only put out #1 records, but also excel in college academia.  And Shakira’s university pursuits are just one more way that she’s a notch higher than her peers.

She’s spent the entire summer studying the History of Western Civilization, and the Hips Don’t Lie singer couldn’t be happier.  And according to a source, she’s not envious of all the red carpet events she’s been missing.

2007 MTV Video Music Awards Winners

Last night in Las Vegas, the focus switched from gambling to the “Moonman” as MTV dished out a bevy of awards during their annual Video Music Awards.  Who were the big winners?  Keep reading!

Of course the resident media darling Justin Timberlake garnered some more decorations for his mantle, taking home the awards for “Quadruple Threat of the Year” and “Male Artist of the Year.”