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Shakira was in Cannes, France, to walk the red carpet that the 2012 NRJ Music Awards where she received an Award of Honor recognizing her long-standing career. Other winners included Adele, LMFAO, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna. Earlier in the day, Shakira was awarded French Knighthood by the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of the Arts and Letters). Others who’ve received such a distinction include Kylie Minogue, George Clooney, and Jude Law.

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Shakira was amongst the attendees and honorees of the “40 Principales Awards 2011″ held in Madrid over the weekend. Also in attendance were Enrique Iglesias and Jessie J. Shakira received two awards, Most Influential Artist and Best Foreign Artist. Prior to the show she was quoted to saying:

“I’m so happy to be here now, this is Spain’s night, the night of a country I like so much, and I’m really happy to be at the gala of prizes so important for music.

“I hope they give me some good news tonight so I can celebrate tomorrow.” [Source]

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These were snapped this past Friday evening during the big Rock in Rio Festival. During her concert the Colombian beauty performed alongside Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo.