We're very pleased to report that Shakira will release her brand new album, Sale el Sol/The Sun Comes Out, on October 19th.

The album will feature Shakira's record-breaking global hit "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", as well as a new single "Loca". Recorded in the Dominican Republic, “Loca” is Shakira’s interpretation of Dominican artist El Cata’s song “Loca Con Su Tiguere". You can hear the Spanish version of the track, above. There will also be an English version, featuring a guest appearance from Dizzee Rascal, the UK's number one rapper.

Here's an exclusive look at the single and album artwork:





Keep it locked to Shakira.com for all the very latest news on the new release...

For the entire month of August, Shakira's amazing She Wolf album is available to download in full for the bargain price of just $5 from the Amazon.com MP3 store. Click here to take advantage of the offer.

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If you want more video action, then you can watch a new interview which Shakira filmed with CNN, by clicking here.

In other news, Shakira is a guest on the Rachel Ray show in the US today - tune in to ABC at 10am to watch her performing Gypsy from the new album.

Yes, the wait is finally over - the special US edition of She Wolf is released today! Click the links below to get hold of your copy:

- Download from iTunes
- Download Deluxe iTunes LP version from iTunes (includes bonus tracks, videos and interactive booklet)
- Buy CD from Amazon.com
- Buy Deluxe CD/DVD from Target.com (or from your local Target store)

The standard tracklisting of the US album is as follows:

1. She Wolf
2. Did It Again
3. Long Time
4. Why Wait
5. Good Stuff
6. Men In This Town
7. Gypsy
8. Spy (featuring Wyclef Jean)
9. Mon Amour
10. Loba
Bonus Tracks
11. Lo Hecho Está Hecho
12. Años Luz
13. Give It Up To Me (feat. Lil Wayne)
14. Did It Again (feat. Kid Cudi)
15. Gypsy (Live From T4)
16. She Wolf (Live From T4)

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And don't forget, the US version of the She Wolf album is IN THE SHOPS TOMORROW! (As you can probably tell, we're quite excited about that.)

In other news, there's a great, in-depth interview with Shakira in today's edition of the UK's Observer newspaper. Click here to read it.

The release of the US edition of She Wolf is now just three days away, and the positive reviews are still coming in. The quote above is from New Jersey's Star Ledge - click here for the full review. And head over to shakira.com/shewolfalbum to order your copy (wherever you live).

In other press news, Shakira has been talking to the Economist magazine about her charitable work with the Barefoot Foundation. Click here to read their fascinating article.

Also, don't forget that Shakira is set to appear on ABC's American Music Awards on Sunday (Nov 22nd).

With Shakira's new album, She Wolf, released in the US this coming Monday, MTV.com have written their review of the record. And they blooming well love it! Click here to read the review.

And remember, you can currently preview the entire album on Shakira's MySpace by clicking here.

In other news, Shakira appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show this week. Check out the clip of Shakira talking about the Barefoot Foundation, below.



Shakira is also appearing on ABC's Good Morning America today (Thursday) at 7am EST.

With just five days to go until She Wolf is released in the US, you can now preview the album in full on Shakira's MySpace profile (wherever you are). Head over there now to give it a listen. And let us know what you think in the comments below...

We're pleased to report that the new album has continued its global run of great reviews with a glowing 4-star assessment in the new edition of Rolling Stone.