File this for the moment strictly the work of the rumor mill, as no official word has been said about it, but, according to The Cherry Creek News, there is apparently a "Shakira" iPod in the works.

The device would be in much the same vein as U2's special edition black iPod, but would feature the Colombian princess' infinitely more beautiful image. While having someone of Shakira's caliber featured on the iPod would do wonders for Apple's image in Latin American markets, the article said, it is still to be seen whether or not the news is actually true.

According to the article, "a source with connections to major label PR types" is where the originating claim comes from -- not very reliable, but we'll see. I'm not one to worry, though, my Video iPod already comes packed with "special content" featuring all things Shakira.

P.S. It's about damn time we got some chicks all up in here.

[Via, The Cherry Creek News]