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Shakira forms Rihanna friendship after duet: "She's still the girl next door"

Shakira has revealed that she has kept in touch with Rihanna after recording a duet with her.

The two singers previously teamed up for the single 'Can't Remember to Forget You', which was released earlier this year.

They also recorded a video together and its steamy scenes made the clip a huge hit.

Speaking to The Sun, Shakira praised Rihanna for her down to earth nature, confirming that they have kept in touch since working together.

She said: "She is still the girl next door, approachable and humble. We are friends and text each other, but our lives are in different geographic places.

"She's quite a busy woman and so am I."

Shakira meanwhile will release her new self-titled album on March 24 in the UK.

Watch Shakira and Rihanna's video below: