What maternity leave?
Mere days after giving birth to her first child, Shakira is revealing her pick for an adviser during her inaugural season as a judge on The Voice: Joel Madden!
We've learned exclusively that the Good Charlotte frontman—and former The Voice Australia coach—will help the new mom critique contestants during season four of the NBC hit. "I'm so excited to have Joel be a part of my team," Shakira says. "He's a friend and such a talented musician. I think our combined experience and expertise will bring an eclectic mix of input and energy."
Which A-lister did Usher recruit to help him out?
Nicole Richie's better-half is equally as psyched about the collaboration. "Not only am I a huge fan of Shakira as a person, but I'm a huge fan of her music and her craft," he says. "I enjoyed working with all of the talented singers, hanging with Shakira and bringing what I've learned on the Australian version of the show back to the States with me."
NBC previously announced that rapper-producer Pharrell Williams will help coach Team Usher.
To see more from Shakira and Madden, check out an exclusive interview tonight on E! News at 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
The Voice's fourth season premieres on Monday, March 25.
Shakira looks great and I'm very surprised at how hot Joel looks with the pink and purple hair - he's the only guy I've seen that can pull off colors like that!
Joel Madden from The Voice Australia to advisor on The Voice US
oh and the other note since Keith Urban jumping to Idol
Ricky Martin is gonna replace him as a coach for The Voice Australia season 2
Delta, Joel, and Seal are still in...