Shakira's Online Games

The hip shaking and sensual Shakira is waiting for you to shake your hips and dance with in her new online game “She Wolf”.

Help the sexy hip shaker Shakira with the rehearsal of her amazing dance movements for the recording of the latest smashing single She Wolf!

Make sure she doesn't miss a move, push the number indicated by the moon in the game screen or do it by pressing your number keypad. Train her properly so this video can become a must watch! And be careful as you only have 3 chances to make a mistake! If there's more you'll be fired!

About Shakira: Isabel Mebahrak Ripoll (Shakira) is a Colombian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer and a philanthropist who has been a major figure in the pop music scene of Latin America.

By the time she was seven, Shakira displayed an impressive dancing ability when she joined a group of belly dancers at a Middle Eastern restaurant. She showed she could emulate their moves, much to the delight of everyone in the restaurant and she continued delivering impromptu performances for anyone who would stop long enough to watch her. It’s a talent she has clearly continued to put to good use throughout her career though it hardly begins to describe her fluid, sexy dancing ability and the impact it has had on pop culture.

She also began singing and, from the start, displayed a unique voice that stood out among her peers. Because of her already developed strong vibrato, she could only sing the solos in school because her voice overpowered her class mates.

In a twist that seems like something out of a made-for-TV movie, a local theater producer whom Shakira had befriended met a Sony Music executive on a flight and convinced him to audition Shakira in a motel lobby.

Her talent won over any doubters and the label signed her to a three-album deal. But she was hardly an overnight sensation. Her first album, “Magia," recorded when she was only 14 in 1991, failed to find an audience.

The subsequent album release of the concert program earned Shakira her first Grammy Award. She was later named favorite international artist at the August 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.


At the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards ceremony that same year, Shakira delivered a much-discussed, show-stopping performance of "Ojos Así" and took home Unplugged-related trophies for Best Female Pop Vocal and Best Female Rock Vocal.

As always, eager to continue to explore her roots, she included new Spanish songs. “Laundry Service” contained the mega-smashes “Whenever, Wherever” and ballad “Underneath Your Clothes.”

By airing her musical “Laundry” before her adoring public, Shakira went from a Latin American superstar to a global superstar loved by people all over the world. The 2001 album went on to sell more than 13 million albums.

Not surprisingly, by 2002 Shakira had plenty of material for a Spanish greatest hits set. The year was also memorable for her continued mutual admiration society with MTV. She won another MTV Award, as well as five MTV Latin America Video Music Awards. She followed the greatest hits with 2004’s “Live and Off the Record,” a DVD of her Tour of the Mongoose. But even greater things lay ahead as Shakira continued to challenge herself artistically.

The English version, “Oral Fixation Vol. 2,” came out in November 2005. Like its predecessor, it set a few records of its own. The single “Hips Don’t Lie,” featuring Wyclef Jean, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the most played song in the history of pop radio as her fans could not get enough of the sexy tune. The trip to the top made Shakira the only Colombian artist to land at No. 1.

In 2007, she teamed with Beyonce for their international hit “Beautiful Liar” from the deluxe edition of Beyonce’s “B’Day” album. In addition to topping the chart in 12 territories, the song set the record for the largest jump ever on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. by soaring 91 positions from No. 94 to No. 3 in one week. It also debuted at No. 1 on both the Hot Digital Tracks and Hot Digital Songs charts.

And now, Shakira is keen to record a duet with actor Robert Pattinson after witnessing his musical talent in “Twilight”.

Photos | Bio: http://www.shakira.com

Lady Gaga Invited At The APT

Glamorous pop star Lady Gaga is the latest celebrity to be given an official invitation to the Asian Poker Tour in Macau. As probably part of a move to increase the event's popularity, the APT has been trying to get Lady Gaga to perform at the poker festival.

Last week the organizers also invited Michael Phelps to participate and they will pick up the tabs for both of them if they are to attend.

The electro-pop, Queen-inspired artist would be in Macau for a concert on August 15 – the APT began yesterday and runs until the 23rd, making the timing right.

Lady Gaga’s song “Poker Face” topped the UK charts earlier this year and sold millions worldwide – since then she has had success with other singles such as Paparazzi.

From Pokerati:

Dear Lady Gaga,

“I wanna hold them like they do in texas please, fold’em let em hit me raise it baby stay with me.” We certainly hope so and cannot believe the coincidence that you are playing live in Macau on Saturday 15th August while the Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival is in full swing at the Galaxy Starworld.

Your ‘Fame Ball’ Tour has been a huge hit and we are sure the plaudits in Macau will be the same as in Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul and Manila but imagine the reaction if you showed your poker face at the Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival!

Not only will the venue be full of the world’s best poker players, the tournament is also the backdrop to the first ever Chinese language poker movie ‘Poker King,’ which people would go ‘gaga’ for if you took on a cameo role. Forget the wigs, keep the bleached blonde hair and think about the exposure to a huge audience!

You are well known for your dazzling array of outfits and admired for your mix of music and independent attitude. You have gone acoustic and proved you have real talent but the bottom line is nobody has actually seen your poker face! We see you with cards and the glamour in the ‘Poker Face’ video but in fairness we don’t know if you can hold’em.

We undoubtedly are trying to spread the word about poker in Asia, and, despite what some poker purists might argue, you have brought the great game to the attention to millions of new people through your worldwide best selling hit. You have a new tattoo that is the big news at the moment but we finally see your poker face… now that is different, that is serious news! ‘Poker Face’ is not about poker and you cannot play cards? Don’t worry, we have got plenty of people that could teach you!

You are in Macau while the premier poker event in the region is on! The festival runs from the 12th - 23rd with the Main Event getting underway on the 20th. We have a special Celebrity event featuring Hong Kong and Chinese language stars on Tuesday the 18th which you would be more than welcome to attend.


We have also openly invited Michael Phelps to come along and are waiting to hear back but in fairness you are in the same city while the event is on so come on, all expenses are on us, just dance!

Congratulations on your nine MTV Video Award nominations but do us and the world a favour, come and see us in Macau and show us your poker face! We would be honored.

Best wishes,

The Asian Poker Tour

The Asian Poker Tour Macau Festival will run from August 12-23, 2009 at the Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino in Macau. The Main Event in 2008 was won by 20-year-old US hotshot Yevgeniy Timoshenko, who scooped US$500,000 after emerging triumphant from the star-studded field that featured players from over 40 countries.

The Asian Poker Tour Macau hosts over 20 events with 15 official side events - the first four taking place between the 12th - 16th August featuring guaranteed prize pools. Day 1A of the Main Event kicks off on the 20th August. Full details can be found at http://www.asianpt.com/.

Lady Gaga happens to be on the Chinese island on August 15th for a concert at The Venetian Macau.

If she agrees to attend the event will probably contribute to the poker boom in Asia as she is very popular in the continent.

Photo credit: Maxim.com
Invitation: Pokerati.com

Serinda Swan: The Absolute Poker Girl

In a recent online poker survey in which Vancouver model, Serinda Swan , tied for first place with Hollywood celebrity, she is making waves across the poker world and beyond. She is perhaps best known for being the spokeswoman for AbsolutePoker.net.

Thanks to the online poker survey and her work with the popular online poker company, she's also being noticed by Hollywood. The actress, who once appeared in a film directed by Joel Schumacher entitled, "Cousins", is currently slated to star in a new movie based on the Loch Ness Monster mystery.


Serinda Swan, a model, actress, and avid poker player that has recently become the new poker face of Absolute Poker. Although relatively new to the poker world, she has been taking her poker career seriously.

Besides being a regular online player, she has attended a “poker boot camp,” and received impromptu lessons from the likes of Mark Seif and Phil Hellmuth. Her game of choice is No-Limit Holdem. She considers her poker game a work in progress, and admits she needs “practice, practice, practice.”

Serinda Swan attributes her interesting first name to the fact that her parents were hippies and, as such, they named her after a Tibetan musical instrument of the same name. She also goes by the nickname of Swanita.

Serinda Swan can be found in promotional videos and commercials for the site. She's isn’t all about looks, however, as she is also an avid poker player. Swan is relatively new to the game, but has taken her game seriously.

In fact, she has gone through a poker boot camp and has received lessons from professional poker players such as Phil Hellmuth and Mark Seif.

Also, she can be found playing online poker regularly at Absolute Poker from 2:00 to 4:00 PM EST on Sundays.


Here, she plays at the $1/$2 No-Limit Hold’em table under the name “Serinda Swan.” No-Limit Hold’em is her game of choice and, although she is certainly establishing herself as a name in the poker room, she still admits that she needs more practice.

In addition to playing against her, players can chat with her as well. Be warned, however, that she regularly blogs about these interactions. The blog can be read by visiting the players’ lounge, which also features a photo gallery of the model.

ABOUT SERINDA SWAN

Serinda Swan’s acting career has mostly consisted of television ads and guest appearances.

She has made guest appearances on the television shows Supernatural, Blood Ties, Exs and Ohs, and the Best Damn Poker Show.


In 2005, she landed a small roll in an Australian film called Neal ‘n Nikki and she is the star of a made-for-television movie entitled Beyond Lock Ness.

She has modeled for Guess Jeans, and appeared in television commercials for Milky Way, Much Music, Macy’s and Absolute Poker.

Celebrity Poker Player: Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson has a really funny poker story. Everyone has seen Pamela Anderson's career as a Playboy model, Baywatch star and all-around American celebrity sexpot. What some might not know is that Pamela Anderson has a passion for poker.

It seems that Pamela Anderson went to Vegas to learn how to play poker and ended up getting a lesson from Rick Solomon.

Rick was the guy in the Paris Hilton sex video, and he's Paris's ex-boyfriend. It turns out that Rick Solomon beat Pamela Anderson out of nearly $250,000 in one poker session.

Afterwards, Rick told Pam Anderson he would forgive the debt if she gave sexual favors in exchange for his forgiveness.

What's amazing, after Pamela Anderson took him up on the offer, they ended up a couple. Two days later, Pamela Anderson was talking about love and romance.

What's more, she was talking about it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, going out to the entire country. What a funny poker story!

PLAYING AT DOYLE'S ONLINE POKER ROOM

If you want to play online poker with Pamela Anderson, you should go to Doyle's Room, Doyle Brunson's online poker room. Pamela Anderson is part of the Doyles Room Team.

"I have to say, that there is nothing more enjoyable in this world than getting to work with Pamela Anderson," said Doyle Brunson, spokesperson for DoylesRoom.net.

"She is such a genuine and beautiful person. Having her on board is obviously a tremendous opportunity for the Doyle's Room brand."

With nearly 300 different rooms in competition with each other, setting yourself apart from the field will become more and more difficult as the online game heads into the future.

Pamela Anderson sure is a busy woman. In addition to getting married in four different ceremonies to Kid Rock, Pam’s launching her own poker site, PamelaPoker.com It has Texas, Omaha, Seven Card Stud, and Badugi Poker.

There’s also a picture gallery and a diary detailing some of her charity efforts for PeTA and and an Aids Fund. At the bottom of the fund, she invites people to donate their excess poker winnings.

About Pamela Anderson

She started as a regular magazine column for Jane Magazine and produced, with her brother Gerry, an animated series based on her likeness in the form of a superhero called “Stripperella” in 2003.

She also voiced Erotica Jones and her alter ego, Striperella, an exotic dancer by night and superhero by “Later that night”.

She also continue making headlines with her well-prortioned profile, naughty photo shoots and controversial personal life – including her strong allegiance with animal rights group People For Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA). She has been an outspoken advocate for PETA and raised the amount of awareness worldwide.

Pamela Anderson has been the most down-loaded woman on the internet. She is a dedicated mother who has raised her children on her own.

Often described as “Supermom” the future is always luminescent for the omnipresent Canadian superstar.