Shakira launches online baby shower

Pregnant singer Shakira has launched a virtual charity bash in form of an online baby shower where fans can join her in her virtual living room with FC Barcelona boyfriend Gerard Pique and buy gifts for some of the world's poorest babies supported by UNICEF.

In an invitation posted on Twitter the couple wrote: "To celebrate the arrival of our first child, we hope that, in his name, other less privileged children in the world can have their basic needs covered through gifts and donations. Thank you for sharing this unforgettable moment with us."

The fans can buy 'Inspired Gifts' such as mosquito nets, polio vaccines and baby-weighing scales that will be distributed to children and communities in some of the poorest corners of the globe and the guests are welcomed by a personal video message from Shakira and Gerard.

After purchasing an 'Inspired Gift', fans will then receive a personal thank you message from the couple, and be able to view exclusive photos of them taken in December 2012 by Jaume Laiguana.

The link to the Shakira and Gerard Pique's Virtual Baby Shower is here: http://uni.cf/baby