Shakira always knew she wanted to be a performer

October 10th, 2009 LONDON - Colombian singer Shakira has warned her parents that she will not be having much clothes on as she promotes her new album She Wolf. Shakira, 32, was pictured on the cover of i-D magazine wearing black with thigh high leather boots.

October 5th, 2009 LONDON - Shakira has laughed off reports that she recently underwent cosmetic surgery on her nose. The Colombian singer sparked nose job reports after she allegedly confessed having visited an expert regarding the size of her nose.

October 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Curvy sensation Shakira is all set to make her debut on the small screen with a cameo role in TV hit 'Ugly Betty'. The 'Hips Don't Lie' hit-maker will be seen playing herself in an episode of the show.

September 20th, 2009 LONDON - Shakira is desperate to have a baby with partner Antonio de la Rúa. "I wanna reproduce so bad!" the News of the World quoted her as saying.

August 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shakira is all set to go wild in the video of her upcoming music album. The video will feature the 32-year-old throwing kicks and angry glances at the camera.

August 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Colombian singer Shakira has revealed that she undergoes regular therapy sessions to help keep her life and career on track. Shakira, 32, also insisted that her life lacked focus until she began seeing a counsellor, who helped her untangle all the issues troubling her, and that the therapy is such a success that she has recommended it to everyone else.

August 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shakira believes that women have an "animalistic urge" that goes beyond sex. "Women have this primary, basic, animalistic urge.

July 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Colombian singer Shakira has said that her latest album was created to distract her fans' attention away from the recession. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer insists that her latest musical offering, 'She Wolf', was designed to help her fans forget about the world's current financial crisis and enjoy themselves.

July 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Shakira has said that she wants to have a baby with boyfriend Antonio De La Rua. "I am so ready.

July 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Shakira says the concept for her new single 'She Wolf' was a sudden flash of inspiration to her, which took her by surprise. The Colombian singer insists that she was amazed when she began "howling and panting" while writing her new single.

July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Colombian singer Shakira will be seen grooving erotically as she strips down to nothing for her latest song 'She Wolf'. Performing provocatively in a cage for the titillating video, Shakira will be seen flaunting her hip toned figure.

July 12th, 2009 LONDON - Shakira needs 15 minutes of sit-ups a day and an everyday workout to get her body back in shape before she finally goes on to promote her album. The Latin diva is all set to release her eagerly awaited album, She Wolf, which is believed to be on the road to become winner.

July 3rd, 2009 BOGOTA — Colombian pop star Shakira says after her latest album is born she plans to undertake a new labor: multiple children. The 32-year-old Grammy winner known for her seductive dance moves says that she plans to focus on a family after October, which is when her as-yet-unnamed album is to be released.

June 27th, 2009 LONDON - Harrods owner Mohamed al Fayed has said that a Michael Jackson memorial statue will be put up at the Knightsbridge store. Fayed said: "I'm distraught, can't believe this could happen, it's a total shock.

June 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop superstar Shakira has denied that she is planning to dump her record label. The Colombian star has been dogged by rumour that she is unhappy with executives at Epic records, with Internet gossips claiming that she has been courting other labels.