Beyonce plans duet with Shakira

Beyonce Knowles has praised Hips Don't Lie singer Shakira.

The Bootylicious star is hoping that they will be able to organise a duet together within the next few months.

"I've been trying to get us together for a year," she told Hit 40.

"I'm a big fan. Hopefully we can make it happen this year. I think her videos are really sexy and always sound so good."