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Thursday, December 3, 2009 / 12:00 am


We're pleased to report that Shakira will speak about the work of her charity, Barefoot Foundation, at Oxford University's world-famous Oxford Union on Monday, 7th December.

The Oxford Union is a debating, educational, and social society, membership of which is open to all matriculated members of Oxford University (and many other notable educational establishments).  Over the years countless actors, writers, film stars, musicians, celebrities and politicians have spoken there. These past guests of The Oxford Union include the Dalai Lama, Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Presidents Nixon, Carter and Reagan, Stephen Hawking, Richard Dawkins, Michael Jackson, Jon Bon Jovi and Albert Einstein to name just a few.

While in  the UK, as well as speaking at Oxford, Shakira will be performing at Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell Ball in London on Sunday, 6th December.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009 / 4:50 am
Shakira has two big US TV appearances coming up this week. On Friday (Dec 4th) at 9pm EST on ABC, you can see Shakira appear, as herself, on the new episode of Ugly Betty! Check out the trailer below:



Also, tonight (Dec 2nd) at 8pm EST on NBC you'll be able to watch Shakira performing at the tree-lighting ceremony at New York's Rockefeller Center. Here's a sneak preview from that:

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 / 12:00 am


If you're in the US or Canada you have until 12th December to record your version of some of Shakira's most famous songs on MySpace Karaoke, for the chance to win two tickets to a Shakira show, plus travel and accommodation. Click here to strut your vocal stuff.
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