Shakira: Robbie is just a pal

Colombian pop beauty Shakira has laughed off reports she is dating British hitmaker Robbie Williams.

The pair were spotted stepping out in Los Angeles last month, even turning up at the Grammy Awards ceremony together.

But Shakira, who has been engaged to Antonio de la Rua since 2001, insists they are no more than pals.

She says: "Robbie's a really nice guy, a beautiful person.

"We hung out a bit in Los Angeles, but we're really just friends."