Wednesday, February 13th 2008,
MEXICO CITY – What’s one of Shakira’s bras worth?
Try $3,000, which is what one fan forked over.
Another admirer shelled out $14,000 for the privilege of meeting the Colombian pop sensation and receiving front-row seats at a future show in Toronto.
The two bids were among the highest offered for 40 items that Shakira donated to an Internet auction for her Bare Feet Foundation, which is building a school for impoverished children in northern Colombia.
Another popular item: a shiny lavender skirt with turquoise-and-coral beading that she wore while singing “Hips Don’t Lie.” That fetched more than $1,000.
The items were from Shakira’s 2007 “Oral Fixation” tour.
Still up for grabs until Sunday: an electric Fender guitar and an acoustic Taylor guitar, both bearing the 31-year-old singer’s autograph.
The auction has raised $76,000.
“It was a phenomenal success,” said Eric Gazin, president of Auction Cause. “We had bidders from 10 countries.”
Mikelah
Mikelah is a Caribbean Culture expert, curating the bridge between the Caribbean and its diaspora. A CUNY Baruch College graduate with a BBA in Marketing. With previous experience with Caribbean lifestyle brands such as VP Records, Tempo TV and JAMROCK Magazine. Currently serving as a digital marketing maven by day, while continuing to collaborate with Caribbean brands.
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and i wont even go to victoria secrets to get a $40 bra! want to know who puts shakira’s earnings to shame? madonna, announced as the highest paid female in music by forbes with $72 million earnings. and right behind her in the #2 spot? you guessed it… barbara streisand haha luv ya miss mikelah keep doing your thang !!
Hi Mikelah thanks for stopping by! I noticed you have me blogrolled too i’ll have to return the link love. are you based in jamaica? great lil place you got here…
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