Shakira 'worried about new video'

Shakira has reportedly admitted that she was worried about her family seeing the video for her new single 'She Wolf'.

In the clip, the 32-year-old singer appears almost naked, wearing only a flesh-coloured leotard while writhing around a cage. But despite her initial concerns, her parents have given the video their blessing, The Sun reports.

"My parents texted me to say they had watched it and really loved it," she said. "A bit provocative, but they loved it. But my mother was just a little bit concerned what the neighbours were going to say.

"No matter how famous you are, you always wonder what your parents and neighbours will say. Parents are like your conscience. My mum saw some of the images before the edit and said, 'Oh my God, is that really you?' My dad said it was very artistic. I have their blessing."

It is believed that Shakira's fiancé Antonio De La Rua, however, was not so keen on his partner's latest performance - even trying to convince Shakira to cover up. "He was at the shoot and he watched me walk out in the leotard and said, 'Hey, why don't you wear a scarf? Put a scarf on!'" she admitted. "Then he closed his eyes and just let it happen."

She added: "I showed his parents the video and the ex-First Lady of Argentina (De La Rua's mum) thought it was sexy but classy... [But] I didn't want to look at his father's face."

The 'Hips Don't Lie' star previously declared that she hoped her new album would help counter the global recession.