International Superstar Shakira Hits Times Square on June 8th

International Superstar Shakira Hits Times Square on June 8th

WHO: SHAKIRA, the internationally revered creative force who after having sold 25 million records, is ready with a newly created opus of music in two

languages. This new body of work will be released in two distinctive parts;

the first album Fijacion Oral 1 hits stores on June 7, 2005. It will be followed up in November 2005 with the English language album Oral Fixation 2.

Both albums will be released by Epic Records. The first single in Spanish entitled "La Tortura" which features Spanish superstar Alejandro Sanzis already a #1 smash around the globe.

WHAT: CD signing in Times Square to celebrate release of her new album

WHERE: Virgin Mega Store Times Square 1540 Broadway

WHEN: Wednesday, June 8th 6pm

Press Coverage Is Invited. Press Check-In Time Is 5:15pm

Please Contact: Lois Najarian at Epic Records - 212-833-7983

550 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10022

PRNewswire -- May 26

Source: Epic Records

Web site: http://www.epicrecords.com/

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