Shakira tops the hennemusic Hot 10

Pop superstar Shakira shows her love for Metallica and takes top spot on this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.

The Colombian pop icon turned a lot of heads when she performed a cover of Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters” on her last tour, and now a version appears on her new concert DVD, “Shakira: Live From Paris.”

Shakira says she was a huge Metallica fan back in high school – check out the #1 story to see her explanation and to watch a live performance.

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hennemusic Hot 10
week ending December 11, 2011

01 – Shakira is a huge Metallica fan
02 – Matt Sorum talks Guns N’ Roses reunion
03 – Queen to tour with Adam Lambert?
04 – Guns N’ Roses: TONIGHT's Southaven concert canceled
05 – VIDEO: Lou Reed & Metallica – The View
06 – VIDEO: Watch full Alice In Chains set from Chile
07 – Guns N’ Roses: Axl Rose comments on Rock Hall induction
08 – Guns N’ Roses: Slash comments on Rock Hall induction
09 – VIDEO: Guns N’ Roses play Civil War for first time in 18 years
10 – Rolling Stones drummer talks about heroin use


See also:

Dec 04: Motley Crue
Nov 27: Nickelback
Nov 20: Gene Simmons
Nov 13: Van HalenNov 06: Motley Crue
Oct 30: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 23: Black Sabbath
Oct 16: Guns N’ Roses
Oct 09: Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed
Oct 02: Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed
Sep 25: Guns N’ Roses
Sep 18: Duff McKagan
Sep 11: Van Halen
Sep 04: Motley Crue
Aug 28: Tom Waits
Aug 21: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Aug 14: Metallica

Shakira is a huge Metallica fan

Shakira turned a lot of people’s heads when she performed a Metallica cover during her last world tour.

The Colombian pop icon did a very subtle, quiet version of “Nothing Else Matters” in her set.

The song originally appeared on Metallica’s 1991-self titled “black album”

"I used to be a huge Metallica fan when I was 15, 16 years old," says Shakira. "I remember I was graduating from high school back then and I used to sing 'Nothing Else Matters' all day long. I am still a very huge Metallica fan, though. [And] I thought it would be kind of surprising to include it in my repertoire for this tour."

Shakira’s verison of the Metallica track is featured on her new concert DVD, “Shakira, Live From Paris.”

Metallica

Shakira – Nothing Else Matters
Original by Metallica
Rock In Rio – September 30, 2011


See also:

Metallica add 2 more European dates
VIDEO: Lou Reed & Metallica perform on French TV
Metallica announce more 2012 European dates

World Cup time

Game on!

The biggest sporting event in the world kicks off this weekend as World Cup action starts in South Africa.

32 teams are in the tournament, which runs from June 11 – July 11. Italy return to defend the title they won at the 2006 tournament in Germany; the game was won in a penalty shooutout, which losers France couldn’t have enjoyed.

I’ve always hated the concept that a team game is decided in a shootout, especially when it comes to title and medal matches. In my mind, it’s a crappy way to win and it’s a crappy way to lose: let the team game continue as long as it takes to settle things as a team, not as a one-on-one play.

World Cup 2010 is expected to be the most-watched tv event in history: estimates are that more than 125 million viewers will see each match, and that the Final will surpass the 715 million viewers from the 2006 closer.

Shameless plug: if you’re looking for some cool gear to show support for your favorite team, check this out.

As usual, there are 2 official songs for this year’s event; I’ll play both and throw in a rocker, just for fun…

Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song] {feat. Freshlyground} - Single - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) [The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Song] {feat. Freshlyground}

Shakira with Freshlyground – Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) (2010)
Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Theme Song