Shakira and Madonna are rumored to be collaborating for the Colombian pop star's upcoming album. (via Lossip)

Shakira has endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president: "I feel in my heart that he would be able to reconstruct peace and confidence in the United States."

Concert promoter Live Nation, which previously signed Madonna and Jay-Z to 360 deals worth $120 million and $150 million, respectively, is reportedly wooing Shakira with a $70 million contract.

Shakira will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year, joining other Latino artists like Marc Anthony, Celia Cruz and Vicente Fernández.

Shakira, Ricky Martin, Juanes, Alejandro Sanz and Miguel Bosé are scheduled to perform at a concert for peace on the border of Colombia and Venezuela.

Shakira has signed a deal with Spain's Puig Beauty & Fashion Group to design a line of beauty products.

After Spanish pop superstar Alejandro Sanz criticized the president of Venezuela, the government of Venezuela canceled two of Sanz' upcoming concerts. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and David Beckham have signed a petition in support of Sanz which states they "believe in a Latin America where we are all free to express our views."

A fan paid $3,000 for a bra worn by Shakira during her 2007 Oral Fixation tour. The auction, benefiting the pop star's Bare Feet Foundation, netted $76,000.

Shakira's "Despedida," a song from the Love in the Time of Cholera soundtrack, scored a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Original Song."