Today
is Shakira's birthday! Here at ShakiraHQ we've received lots of
letters, messages and comments from you guys, including the amazing
mosaic shown above and this 3-part video in which fans from around the
world wish Shak many happy returns.
We wanted to say a big thanks for all of your support - it really is appreciated.
Today in Cannes, France, Shakira received the medal of “Chevalier De L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” from the French Minister of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand. Shakira is in Cannes to open the NRJ Music Awards tonight with her number 1 hit “Je L’Aime A Mourir”.
She was honored this afternoon by the French Minister of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand who presented Shakira with the medal, which recognizes significant contributions to the arts and literature. Shakira is the first Colombian ever to receive this honor, which has previously been awarded to TS Eliot, George Clooney, and Clint Eastwood.
Shakira commented: “I am so humbled to receive this honor in a country like France that has shared an important cultural legacy with the rest of the world.”
This became somewhat of a nightly tradition – a little pre-show dance to get us started! I can’t take credit though, those dance moves are all Chris from our audio dept! I just followed his lead… ~Shak
Today, to celebrate the beginning of 2012, we're sharing a very special video. On the player above, you can watch Shakira's version of Francis Cabrel's hit song Je L'aime A Mourir.
The video is taken from Shakira's Live From Paris DVD, which you can buy from your nearest store by clicking here or get it from the iTunes store here.
