(Reuters) - Human rights group Amnesty International urged pop stars Rihanna and Shakira on Friday to open their eyes to recent arrests of journalists, bloggers and activists in Azerbaijan, before their performances in the former Soviet republic this month. Amnesty and Sing for Democracy said in a joint letter that it wanted to draw the singers&...

Shakira has announced that she and boyfriend Gerard Pique are expecting their first child

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - 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 pos...

Just as The Voice launches its third season, the show has announced a major shakeup for season 4

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B star Usher and Colombian singer Shakira will replace Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green for the fourth season next year of NBC's hit singing contest "The Voice," the network said on Monday. The changes in the celebrity judge line-up will allow Aguilera and Green to work on new proje...