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World Cup Closing Ceremony; Shakira to Headline, Nelson Mandela Attending

World Cup Closing Ceremony; Shakira to Headline, Nelson Mandela Attending

World Cup Closing Ceremony: Shakira will headline the World Cup closing ceremony, an event promised by the World Cup organizers to be “more youthful and a bit more technologically advanced” than the June 11 opening ceremony.” Organizing committee spokesman Jermaine Craig says the nighttime event has “nice lighting effects and special effects planned.” The closing [...]

Mandela may not attend World Cup’s final

Mandela may not attend World Cup’s final

On Sunday evening, the 2010 World Cup will close much as it began: With Colombian pop star Shakira performing to a packed house, and former South African president Nelson Mandela’s attendance the subject of intense speculation. At 6:30 p.m. (local time), the 30-minute closing ceremony will begin at Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium and be broadcast [...]

Shakira does horrible World Cup song

Shakira does horrible World Cup song

Shakira‘s latest song didn’t go so well with listeners. Turns out a lot hated her version of “Waka Waka”, the World Cup song. South Africans are complaining about it, with most people saying it was horrible. The song was a collaboration with South African band Freshlyground and borrows a Cameroonian song called “Zangalewa.” But perhaps [...]

Shakira is not too keen on marrying

Shakira is not too keen on marrying

Sexy hitmaker Shakira says marriage is not at the top of her life priorities. The singer of Hips Don’t Lie, who has been engaged for four years to boyfriend Antonio de la Rua, says marriage is just a contract and finds it totally unromantic. She said, “Our relationship is very romantic and I want to [...]

Shakira explores animal side in new album

Shakira explores animal side in new album

Shakira says go ahead and get in touch with your animal side. This is in line with the theme of her album, entitled “She Wolf,” scheduled to be out in stores soon. This is Shakira’s third English-language album from the Colombian native. And from the sound of it, it’s sure to turn up the volume [...]

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