Shakira claims she could belly dance from birth.

The 'She Wolf' singer is famed for her hip-swiveling abilities and believes it isn't something she ever had to learn, even though she did have lessons as a child.

Whitney Houston is to perform at the American Music Awards (AMAs) as a special honouree.

The 'I Look To You' singer - who has won a staggering 21 AMAs from 37 nominations - will be handed the International Artist Award at the star-studded ceremony later this month and will perform her new single 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'.

Shakira dressed like a man so she could go to university.

The 32-year-old singer took a break from making music and enrolled on a history course after releasing 2006 album 'Oral Fixation Vol. 2' in 2006 because she wanted to step out of the public spotlight for a while.

Orlando Bloom has been appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

The Hollywood actor was given the title today (12.10.09) by the United Nations Children's Fund in recognition of his work and commitment to the rights of children around the world.