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whats the connection between shakira and artistryedit?
In early 2008, Forbes named Shakira the fourth top-earning female artist in music industry.
Then, in July of that year, Shakira signed a $300 million contract with Live Nation.
how else is she connected to artistryedit?
The touring group also doubles as a record label which promotes, but does not control, the music its artists release.
Shakira's contract with Epic Records called for three more albums.
how long is her deal with artistryedit?
three more albums as well - one in English, one in Spanish, and a compilation, but the touring and other rights of the Live Nation deal were confirmed.

Question: when did she sign the deal?
Self-contained rewrite: when did Shakira sign the deal with artiryedit?