Singer Shakira pregnant with first child

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Singer Shakira pregnant with first child

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Shakira burst onto the international pop scene with her 2006 single, Hips Don't Lie.

20 September,2012 02:13 pm

Colombian singer Shakira said on Wednesday she is expecting her first child, with her Spanish soccer player boyfriend Gerard Pique.As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days, Shakira, 35, wrote on her website.The singer, who did not specify a due date, is bowing out of a music festival in Las Vegas this weekend.In the near future she will be juggling both motherhood and work. Earlier this week the singer, along with R&B star Usher, were confirmed to replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green for the fourth season next year of NBCs hit singing contest The Voice.Shakira burst onto the international pop scene with her 2006 single, Hips Dont Lie.Pique, 25, plays for FC Barcelona. The couple first met in 2010. This will be their first child.