Singer Shakira being sued in Cayman Islands
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Colombian singer Shakira sued in Cayman by ex-boyfriend/manager Antonio de la Rua
Antonio de la Rua, the son of a former president of Argentina, is suing his former girlfriend – world-renowned Colombian singer Shakira – for half-ownership of a Cayman Islands corporation.
Antonio de la Rúa, Shakira’s Ex-Boyfriend, Sues Star For $250 Million
The eleven year relationship to ex-boyfriend and former agent Antonio de la Rúa could cost Shakira $250 million, according to Mexican newspaper El Universal.
The son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rúa argues that he left his career as a publicist while he was dating the star, eventually becoming her business manager and is thus entitled to monetary compensation for this work. De la Rúa is seeking 18 percent of the profits from her deal with Live Nation, the world’s largest entertainment company, a contract reported to be worth approximately $100 million. Some of the ex-couple’s properties, including an estate in Uruguay and a New York apartment, are also being placed on the table by de la Rúa.
The couple separated in August 2010 but didn’t go public with the split until last January, when the 35 year-old Colombian artist posted a letter on her blog citing the decision as “mutual.”
The “temporary” separation from de la Rua became permanent once the singer was spotted with Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué months later — who she met while shooting her World Cup “Waka Waka” music video in the Spring of 2010. And while Shakira first attempted to keep the relationship under wraps, the singer finally tweeted a picture of her and her 25 year-old “ sun” last March.
The recent news that the couple is expecting has been fodder for much speculation as the star herself has not confirmed it. However, the singer’s recent legal problems have been confirmed. Earlier this month the star sued two former employees for defamation and extortion.
“We view this period of separation as temporary and as a time of individual growth as we continue to be partners in our business and professional lives,” Shakira wrote in the letter. “Antonio continues to oversee and conduct my business and career interests as he has always done.”
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Shakira is pregnant
‘I’m pregnant!’ Colombian singer Shakira confirms she’s expecting her first child with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique
Colombian singer Shakira is pregnant with her first child.
The Hips don’t Lie singer, 35, has confirmed she and Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique, who is 10 years her junior, are expecting a baby together.
She has also revealed that she has decided to cut down on her work schedule over the coming weeks.
Writing on her website, Shakira told her fans: ‘As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby!
‘At this time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives and postpone all the promotional activities planned over the next few days.’
The singer has just signed up to become one of the coaches on the U.S version of The Voice and will replace Christina Aguilera in season four next year.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak born February 2, 1977 is a Colombian singer-songwriter, dancer, record producer, choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Shakira began performing in school, demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll, Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker and also speaks fluent English and Portuguese as well as some Italian, Catalan and Arabic.
Some of Shakira’s hits are:
Hips Don’t Lie, Whenever, Wherever, Wak, Waka (This Time for Africa), Underneath Your Clothes, She Wolf, Objection (Tango), Illegal, La Tortuga, Gypsy and Loca.
