Shakira announced via her website Wednesday that she is pregnant with her first baby.
The father is her boyfriend Gerard Piqué, the center back for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national football team.
The two have been dating since the beginning of 2011.
The Colombian singer-songwriter had to cancel her performance at the iHeart Radio Music Festival this weekend in Las Vegas.
Here is what
Shakira said yesterday in her announcement:
"As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days.
This means I will not be able to be a part of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, but I'm sure this weekend in Las Vegas will be spectacular and I will be closely following everything that happens there!
I'd like to thank Clear Channel and my fans for their constant love and understanding.
Big kiss!
And will see you very soon!
Shakira"
Have no fear, there are plenty of other gigantic musical acts performing this weekend in Las Vegas. Here is the lineup:
Friday, Sept. 21:
No Doubt
Miranda Lambert
Megan & Liz
Bon Jovi
Jason Aldean
Lil' Wayne
Swedish House Mafia
Usher
Green Day
Rihanna
Saturday, Sept. 22:
P!nk
Brad Paisley
Calvin Harris
Ne-Yo
Enrique Iglesias
Mary J. Blige
Taylor Swift
Linkin Park
deadmau5
Aerosmith
Pitbull
