Shakira to advise Barack Obama on education

Shakira has been appointed to US president Barack Obama's education committee.
The singer joined the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics earlier this week and will advise on how to provide the best education for Hispanic people living in America.
Shakira, whose Barefoot Foundation aims to make education universally available to every child, confessed at Thursday's swearing-in ceremony that she is "humbled" by her appointment.
Speaking at the event, she said: "Being here today is a tremendous honour for me. I am thankful to President Obama and I am humbled that my philanthropic experience could be helpful in some measure and can be used to amplify the message and work of the president and this commission.
"I hope that through my appointment to this commission, I will be able to share what I've learned through the 15 years I have been involved in the education of Latino children. I am sure you will agree with me that race and ethnicity shouldn't be factors in the success of any child.
"The Obama administration has made a point to improve Latino education and - as I spoke to the president previously - I am extremely passionate about working with the White House to plan an early childhood education summit in the coming year."
Those joining Shakira on the committee include community activist Adrian Pedroza and Arizona's school district superintendent Kent P Scribner.
Meanwhile Shakira has awarded a star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame.