Even during her downtime, Shakira finds time to do some worthwhile things. The 31-year old Colombian singer spoke as an honorary chairperson for the “Global Campaign for Education” at the Capital in Washington DC on Tuesday. Shakira shared her experience growing up in the developing world where parents were pretty desperate to provide quality education for their children in hopes for a better future. She said that “Education can really save lives.” Shakira also mentioned that according to her sources, over 200 million teenagers can’t attend secondary school due to violence or being forced to work. Stay in school kids. Education is important.

Posted: April 23rd, 2008 under Music Artist, News, Shakira, Singers.
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Amy Winehouse has been voted the ultimate heroine in a new poll.

The troubled singer - who has battled with drug addictions and fluctuating weight - beat icons such as Diana, Princess of Wales, Mother Teresa and Florence Nightingale to be voted the greatest heroine among under British 25-year-olds.

In the male category of the poll, Pete Doherty - who is currently in jail for drug-related offences - finished second only to British soccer star Steven Gerrard.

Psychologist Donna Dawson said of the findings: “The majority of the top 10 women chosen, such as Diana, Princess of Wales and Amy Winehouse, seem to portray a certain sense of vulnerability or have had to fight against some adversity in their lives. y comparison, the male heroes are generally much stronger, dominant figures, and are known for their talent, rather than their personality or the impact they have had on the world. While we seem to admire male icons, we seem to need to identify with our female ones.”

Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Kylie Minogue also featured in the heroines list. Kanye West, Arctic Monkeys star Alex Turner and Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton appeared in the heroes category.

Posted: April 23rd, 2008 under Amy Winehouse, Funny, Singers.
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