Shakira's Double Life

One of our dearest Market America friends, Shakira, has been making headlines recently with her sexy, new single, She Wolf. In the video, Shaki transforms into a "she wolf", howling at the moon, and dancing seductively in her cage. Shakira is also well known for her sexy belly-dance moves and larger-than life stage performances, but in real life, she's as down to earth as the rest of us. Check out this article from Yahoo, that reveals Shakira's secret identity.

"I used to wear a cap and a big backpack," Shakira explained. "I looked like a boy. I didn't get recognized."

Interesting! It's hard to believe that nobody would recognize the Colombian pop superstar. Read all about it here.

Garth Brooks is Back!

This Thursday, at a press conference in Nashville, Garth Brooks announced that he is coming out of retirement, Billboard announced. The 47-year-old retired in 2000 to spend more time with his three children. Here's a classic Garth Brooks video for you to enjoy as we jump up and down with glee at the announcement. How do you feel about Mr. Brooks? Are you excited about his comeback?

Cryptic Tweet Signals Date for New Rihanna Release!

"The Wait Is Ova. Nov. 23 09."

Whether it's the title for her new single or the beginning of a viral marketing ad campaign, or both; one thing's for sure: Rihanna has sent tongues wagging with the sparse Twitter message featured above.

According to CNN, The only other object fans can mine for clues about the singer's upcoming release is the logo, a metallic nail fashioned into a crudely shaped "R" that has swarmed the Internet.

A new album would also mark the first since Rihanna's very public fight with former boyfriend and R&B singer, Chris Brown. CNN.com said, those who've worked with the star on the record have said to expect something with more ferocity. "Expect an edgier, almost angrier Rihanna on this one," Ne-Yo told E! Online. "Rihanna says some things on this album that you've never heard her say before."


Rumor has it, that this is the cover for the new album. Thoughts?

[Image via: Global Grind]

Rumor Has It

According to PerezHilton.com, Tricky Stewart, the mastermind behind Rihanna's Umbrella and Beyonce's Single Ladies, is working with Christina Aguilera on her upcoming album! Aguilera also collaborated with different artists on the album including M.I.A., Santigold, Sia, Le Tigre, Ladytron and Flo Rida.

[Image Via People.com]

What an Interesting mix! We love the fact that Christina has continued to evolve over the years, and we can't wait to hear what her new material sounds like.

Vintage Lady Gaga Covers Led Zeppelin!

Check out a younger, brunette Lady Gaga covering Led Zeppelin's D'yer Mak'er. How does she compare to the new, avant-garde Lady we know today?