They're two of the
biggest female music stars in the world, so putting Rihanna and Shakira
together was a moment of sheer musical genius.
The Barbadian beauty
joined the Colombian bombshell on her latest single Can't Remember To
Forget You and fans who were eagerly awaiting a saucy video were not
disappointed.
Featuring both stars in a
series of skimpy outfits and later in a naked embrace, it’s already
totted up almost 78 million views at last count.
Now the two stars have
posted a behind-the-scenes video giving fans a real insight into how the
sexy video was put together and a look at the obvious sizzling
chemistry between Rihanna and Shakira.
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In fine form: Rihanna says 'OMG this feels like a red carpet!' during one photocall for the video
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Time to change the wallpaper? Rihanna strikes a pose before the cameras
Shakira previously
explained the reasons for choosing Rihanna: 'This song Can't Remember To
Forget You combines both the reggae and the rock spirit.
'That's why I thought that Rihanna was perfect and thought that she was the other half for this.'
Some, however, don't
think the video for the song is perfect at all, with a Colombian
politician slamming Shakira for ‘promoting lesbianism’ in the video with
Rihanna.
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Can't Remember To Forget You is dripping with gorgeous images of the two stars
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Here's looking at you! Rihanna and Shakira's video has already caused controversy
Marco Fidel Ramirez is
calling on Colombia's National Television Authority to ban the video of
her tune ‘Can't Remember To Forget You’ from being broadcast on any of
the nation's channels.
The Public Option party
councillor, from the capital of Bogota, said the video ‘damages the
moral character of the youth of Bogota, Colombia and Latin America.’
He dubbed the
37-year-old Colombian singer, who appears in various provocative
positions with Rihanna, a reference point for a society in moral decay.
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Shoulder to shoulder: Rihanna stands talll over tiny Shakira
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Puffing away: Rihanna and Shakira are both seen smoking big cigars during the video
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Lying next to Shakira, Rihanna looks more sultry and sexy than ever in the video
Mr Ramirez, a
self-styled ‘defender of morals and principles’ said the pair should be
ashamed with the song he claims also promotes tobacco use, stealing and
killing.
‘Our Shakira with her
erotic video is promoting tobacco usage and has become the worst example
for our youth,’ he wrote on his Twitter feed.
‘Shakira's new video is a
shameless case for lesbianism and immorality. It is a danger to
children,’ he added, using the hashtag #PeligroVideoShakira, which
translates to ‘Dangers of Shakira's Video.’
Ramirez, who said the
video was ‘simply gross’ and nothing more than an ‘apology’ for
lesbians, added: ‘It sends a provocative message to weak people who can
be polluted and induced to practice (lesbianism).’
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Cuddle buddies: In one of the racier moments of the video the two are see stroking each other on a bed wearing swimsuits
The video begins with
Shakira on a bed singing about the mistakes she's made in love and moves
on to the singer getting up close and personal with Rihanna, as the
pair gyrate against a wall, cavort on a duvet and sensuously smoke
cigars.
Shakira became an international success with her 2001 album Laundry Service, but gained fame in her home country in the mid-90s.
This is not the first time Shakira has been a topic of discussion in Latin American politics. The singer dated Antonio de la Rua, the son of the former president of Argentina, Fernando de la Rúa, for 11 years.
This is not the first time Shakira has been a topic of discussion in Latin American politics. The singer dated Antonio de la Rua, the son of the former president of Argentina, Fernando de la Rúa, for 11 years.
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Rock out: The video also gives Shakira a chance to show off her guitar prowess
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Big hit: the new music video from Rihanna and Shakira is already up to 78 million views
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Shakira and Rihanna both let fans see private moments during the behind-the-scenes video
Away from the cameras,
Shakira is a devoted mother to one-year-old son Milo with her partner,
26-year-old Spanish soccer player Gerard Pique.
'When it comes to
living, it's all about the present,' Shakira recently told People. 'I'm
finally able to really savor all of those little moments that, in the
early days of my career, I was too busy thinking about the next thing to
just stop, take it all in, and enjoy.’
Rihanna is said to be
seeing her on-and-off again beau Drake despite him recently being linked
to Zoe Kravitz. The couple was spotted at the same Grammys after-party
at the Greystone Mansion above LA's Sunset Boulevard.
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