Colombian&nbsp;pop star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-darkest-hours-of-my-life-shakira-breaks-her-silence-on-her-split-from-gerard-pique-518612">Shakira </a>and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha. Shakira and Gerard had separated after 11 years of a relationship that began after Gerard appeared in the music video 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They announced their separation back in June this year.&nbsp;

In a joint statement given to the tabloid website TMZ, the former couple said, "We have signed a custody agreement. Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment."

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A source told TMZ that they "signed an agreement that is best for the kids -- which is their main focus and after eight years of living in Barcelona -- Shakira and the kids will now move back to her longtime home of Miami, where all the maternal family is."

It further reported that the representatives of both&nbsp;negotiated for 12 hours before coming to the decision. Gerard Piqué will spend Christmas in Barcelona, and then the kids will live their life in Miami with their mother.

Earlier in September, Shakira had opened up about the split with Gerard. While speaking to Elle Magazine, she rued the constant presence of the paparazzi watching her every move. She said, "It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.''

"I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.," she added.

 
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Colombian pop star Shakira and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha.

Colombian pop star Shakira and retired Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué have come to an agreement over the custody of their two children. Shakira will get full custody of the sons, Milan and Sasha. Shakira and Gerard had separated after 11 years of a relationship that began after Gerard appeared in the music video 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', the official anthem of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They announced their separation back in June this year. In a joint statement given to the tabloid website TMZ, the former couple said, "We have signed a custody agreement. Our sole objective is to provide our children with the utmost security and protection and hope that they can continue with their lives in a safe and calm environment." Also Read: 'I felt liberated': Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on decision to retire from football A source told TMZ that they "signed an agreement that is best for the kids -- which is their main focus and after eight years of living in Barcelona -- Shakira and the kids will now move back to her longtime home of Miami, where all the maternal family is." It further reported that the representatives of both negotiated for 12 hours before coming to the decision. Gerard Piqué will spend Christmas in Barcelona, and then the kids will live their life in Miami with their mother. Earlier in September, Shakira had opened up about the split with Gerard. While speaking to Elle Magazine, she rued the constant presence of the paparazzi watching her every move. She said, "It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.'' "I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.," she added.

Shakira, Gerard Piqué reach agreement over custody of sons after 12 hours of negotiations

Pop sensation Shakira has been ordered to stand trial over charges of tax evasion between 2012 and 2014. The singer has rejected the allegations and plans to prove her innocence in court. Priyanka Sharma gets you a report.

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In June this year, Colombian singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique announced their separation after many reports about Gerand cheating on the 'Waka -Waka' singer came out. Now, after months of silence, Shakira is finally opening up about her split&nbsp;and how her music and children&nbsp;have helped her to get through the 'darkest' hours of her life.&nbsp; 
 
During her exclusive interview with Elle magazine, when asked about how she's doing after her shocking split, the 'Addicted to you' singer said, ''This is really hard to talk about personally.''

''I feel like in this moment of my life, which is probably one of the most difficult, darkest hours of my life, music has brought light,'' the mommy of two added.&nbsp; 
 
''Um, and yeah, it’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.'' 
 
Further, sharing how paparazzi have troubled her life ever since her breakup&nbsp;was officially&nbsp;announced, Shakira told the magazine, ''I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.'' 
 
In the decade-long relationship, Sharika and Gerard welcomed two sons — Milan Piqué Mebarak, 9, and Sasha Piqué Mebarak, 7. Talking further, the pop star opened up about how her kids are dealing with all this. 
 
''I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids. I try to do it and protect them because that’s my number one mission in life. But then they hear things in school from their friends or they come across some disagreeable, unpleasant news online, and it just affects them, you know?''

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In the interview later, Shakira also called out the local press of Spain, who are constantly keeping an eye on your kids, when they're going to school, and doing their regular activities.&nbsp; 
 
''They deserve a normal life. It’s just a total circus, and everyone is speculating about all of these aspects of our, and more importantly, our children’s, lives, and a lot of it isn’t even true,'' she said.&nbsp;

Shakira, who&nbsp;first met&nbsp;Gerard in the year&nbsp;2010 on the set of&nbsp;'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', also opened up about the custody of their two kids and how they both as parents are dealing with&nbsp;it, "Regardless of how things ended or how Gerard and I feel about each other as ex-partners, he is the father of my children,'' she said.&nbsp;

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"We have a job to do for these two incredible boys, and I have faith that we will figure out what is best for their future, their own dreams in life, and what is a fair solution for everyone involved. And I hope and would appreciate if we were given the space to do that privately."

The former couple announced their separation via&nbsp;a joint statement.&nbsp;"We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.''

In June this year, Colombian singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique announced their separation after many reports about Gerand cheating on the 'Waka -Waka' singer came out.

In June this year, Colombian singer Shakira and footballer Gerard Pique announced their separation after many reports about Gerand cheating on the 'Waka -Waka' singer came out. Now, after months of silence, Shakira is finally opening up about her split and how her music and children have helped her to get through the 'darkest' hours of her life. During her exclusive interview with Elle magazine, when asked about how she's doing after her shocking split, the 'Addicted to you' singer said, ''This is really hard to talk about personally.'' ''I feel like in this moment of my life, which is probably one of the most difficult, darkest hours of my life, music has brought light,'' the mommy of two added. ''Um, and yeah, it’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. And so it’s been tough not only for me, but also for my kids.'' Further, sharing how paparazzi have troubled her life ever since her breakup was officially announced, Shakira told the magazine, ''I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7. And there’s not a place where I can hide from them with my kids, except for my own house. You know, we can’t take a walk in the park like a regular family or go have an ice cream or do any activity without the paparazzi following us. So it’s hard.'' In the decade-long relationship, Sharika and Gerard welcomed two sons — Milan Piqué Mebarak, 9, and Sasha Piqué Mebarak, 7. Talking further, the pop star opened up about how her kids are dealing with all this. ''I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids. I try to do it and protect them because that’s my number one mission in life. But then they hear things in school from their friends or they come across some disagreeable, unpleasant news online, and it just affects them, you know?'' WION Exclusive! Richa Moorjani on 'Never Have I Ever', mental health and South Asian representation In the interview later, Shakira also called out the local press of Spain, who are constantly keeping an eye on your kids, when they're going to school, and doing their regular activities. ''They deserve a normal life. It’s just a total circus, and everyone is speculating about all of these aspects of our, and more importantly, our children’s, lives, and a lot of it isn’t even true,'' she said. Shakira, who first met Gerard in the year 2010 on the set of 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)', also opened up about the custody of their two kids and how they both as parents are dealing with it, "Regardless of how things ended or how Gerard and I feel about each other as ex-partners, he is the father of my children,'' she said. Chris Pratt teases season 2 of 'The Terminal List' "We have a job to do for these two incredible boys, and I have faith that we will figure out what is best for their future, their own dreams in life, and what is a fair solution for everyone involved. And I hope and would appreciate if we were given the space to do that privately." The former couple announced their separation via a joint statement. "We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.''

'The darkest hours of my life': Shakira breaks silence on her split from Gerard Piqué

Shakira is reportedly seeking 'psychological support' post her break up with long-time partner and footballer Gerard Pique. The singer is reported 'emotionally devastated' and is said to be going through a difficult time.&nbsp; 
 
Paparazzi Jordi Martin said as per Spanish media outlet Marc, that pictures of Gerard with his new girlfriend have especially affected her. 
 
"I can say that (Shakira) is in a bad place," Martin shared. "She is emotionally devastated. She has even needed psychological support." 
 
"She never expected Pique to be like this," added Martin, who claims to have followed the couple since the beginning of their romance.&nbsp; 
 
"My relationship with Pique and Shakira goes back 12 years, from the beginning of their relationship," said Martin. "That is, the first day they were together in Ibiza.”

"That night I was already on duty and I've always specialised when it comes to them," he said while saying that, "at the beginning, it was a very beautiful relationship, very intense.”

“There was a lot of passion between them, but the break-up has been very painful for Shakira,” he added.&nbsp; 
 
Sources close to the footballer state that Gerard seem to be in love with 22-year-old PR student Clara Chia Marti.&nbsp; 
 
“He isn't considering breaking up with her at all," Martin revealed. "Despite rumours, they are going to split, they are very much in love. That's why Shakira is going through a difficult time." 
 
The former lovebirds announced their separation in June this year after 12-year-long romance. The couple share two sons.&nbsp;

Shakira is reportedly seeking 'psychological support' post her break up with long-time partner and footballer Gerard Pique. The singer is reported 'emotionally devastated' and is said to be going through a difficult time.

Shakira is reportedly seeking 'psychological support' post her break up with long-time partner and footballer Gerard Pique. The singer is reported 'emotionally devastated' and is said to be going through a difficult time. Paparazzi Jordi Martin said as per Spanish media outlet Marc, that pictures of Gerard with his new girlfriend have especially affected her. "I can say that (Shakira) is in a bad place," Martin shared. "She is emotionally devastated. She has even needed psychological support." "She never expected Pique to be like this," added Martin, who claims to have followed the couple since the beginning of their romance. "My relationship with Pique and Shakira goes back 12 years, from the beginning of their relationship," said Martin. "That is, the first day they were together in Ibiza.” "That night I was already on duty and I've always specialised when it comes to them," he said while saying that, "at the beginning, it was a very beautiful relationship, very intense.” “There was a lot of passion between them, but the break-up has been very painful for Shakira,” he added. Sources close to the footballer state that Gerard seem to be in love with 22-year-old PR student Clara Chia Marti. “He isn't considering breaking up with her at all," Martin revealed. "Despite rumours, they are going to split, they are very much in love. That's why Shakira is going through a difficult time." The former lovebirds announced their separation in June this year after 12-year-long romance. The couple share two sons.

Shakira reportedly seeking 'psychological support' post break-up with Gerard Pique

Four months after the release of the song 'Te Felicito', Shakira has come under fire for allegedly copying robotic dance moves from an old TV series titled 'El Chavo del 8'. According to a new report,&nbsp;the wife of the late actor Gomez Bolanos who created the TV series could possibly sue the singer for the same reason.

According to Marca, Shakira dances like a robot in her song 'Te felicito' which is quite close to the "garrotera" Chavo used to do in risky or intimidating situations in the 1971 TV series.

Marco reported that several&nbsp;Mexican outlets including the Diario Nuevo Dia have observed that the widow of Bolanos has noticed the similarities and could possibly proceed with adequate legal action.

It should be noted that none of the parties has yet affirmed or denied any information about&nbsp;the lawsuit. And, confirmation is awaited.&nbsp;

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Shakira was previously sued by the singer Livam in 2017 for her song 'La bicicleta'. The lawsuit got dismissed.

Meanwhile, a Spanish prosecutor recently sought a prison term of eight years for the Colombian superstar&nbsp;over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case.&nbsp;Shakira's representatives however maintained that the singer "is fully confident of her innocence" and that she considers the case "a total violation of her rights".

Four months after the release of the song 'Te Felicito', Shakira has come under fire for allegedly copying robotic dance moves from an old TV series titled 'El Chavo del 8'.

Four months after the release of the song 'Te Felicito', Shakira has come under fire for allegedly copying robotic dance moves from an old TV series titled 'El Chavo del 8'. According to a new report, the wife of the late actor Gomez Bolanos who created the TV series could possibly sue the singer for the same reason. According to Marca, Shakira dances like a robot in her song 'Te felicito' which is quite close to the "garrotera" Chavo used to do in risky or intimidating situations in the 1971 TV series. Marco reported that several Mexican outlets including the Diario Nuevo Dia have observed that the widow of Bolanos has noticed the similarities and could possibly proceed with adequate legal action. It should be noted that none of the parties has yet affirmed or denied any information about the lawsuit. And, confirmation is awaited. Also read: Will Smith's ex-wife Sheree hopes fans forgive the actor for Oscars slapgate Shakira was previously sued by the singer Livam in 2017 for her song 'La bicicleta'. The lawsuit got dismissed. Meanwhile, a Spanish prosecutor recently sought a prison term of eight years for the Colombian superstar over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case. Shakira's representatives however maintained that the singer "is fully confident of her innocence" and that she considers the case "a total violation of her rights".

Shakira could be sued for copying dance moves in 'Te Felicito': Report

Singing sensation Shakira can end up in jail over a tax fraud case as Spanish prosecutors have said they would seek more than eight years&nbsp;prison term for the music icon and a fine of&nbsp;€24 million ($24 million) for defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.5 million ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014.

On Wednesday, Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, rejected a deal offered by the prosecutors and instead opted to go for the trial.

Shakira claimed that prosecutors insisted on claiming money she had earned during her international tours and the American singing show The Voice, which she had judged.&nbsp;

The singer also claimed that she wasn't a resident of Spain at the time when she was in the singing competition between 2013 and 2014. Moreover, Shakira's lawyers argue that until 2014, most of the singer's income came from international tours. They also added that she moved to Spain permanently only in 2015 and paid all the amount she owed, including €3 million in interest.

However, prosecutors in Barcelona alleged that she spent more than half of each year between 2012 and 2014 in the country and should have paid taxes in Spain.

Shakira moved to Spain in 2011 after her relationship with Gerard Pique, the FC Barcelona defender, became public. Shakira and Gerard Pique announced their separation in June this year after being in a relationship for 11 years. They have two kids together.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

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Singing sensation Shakira can end up in jail over a tax fraud case as Spanish prosecutors have said they would seek more than eight years prison term for the music icon and a fine of €24 million ($24 million) for defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.

Singing sensation Shakira can end up in jail over a tax fraud case as Spanish prosecutors have said they would seek more than eight years prison term for the music icon and a fine of €24 million ($24 million) for defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.5 million ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. On Wednesday, Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, rejected a deal offered by the prosecutors and instead opted to go for the trial. Shakira claimed that prosecutors insisted on claiming money she had earned during her international tours and the American singing show The Voice, which she had judged. The singer also claimed that she wasn't a resident of Spain at the time when she was in the singing competition between 2013 and 2014. Moreover, Shakira's lawyers argue that until 2014, most of the singer's income came from international tours. They also added that she moved to Spain permanently only in 2015 and paid all the amount she owed, including €3 million in interest. However, prosecutors in Barcelona alleged that she spent more than half of each year between 2012 and 2014 in the country and should have paid taxes in Spain. Shakira moved to Spain in 2011 after her relationship with Gerard Pique, the FC Barcelona defender, became public. Shakira and Gerard Pique announced their separation in June this year after being in a relationship for 11 years. They have two kids together. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Shakira opts to face trial over tax fraud, could end up in jail for eight years if convicted

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of eight years for Colombian superstar Shakira over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case, a prosecutor`s office document showed on Friday.

The singer, who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as "Hips Don`t Lie", earlier this week rejected a settlement offer from the prosecutor`s office to close the case.

She is accused of failing to pay taxes between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira says she did not live in Spain.

The prosecutor`s document, seen by Reuters, asserts that Shakira was ordinarily resident in Spain between 2012 and 2014 and in May 2012 bought a house in Barcelona which became a family home for herself, her partner and their son born in Spain in 2013.

It asked for an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($23.5 million) should she be found guilty. No date for a trial has been set yet.

Asked to comment, Shakira`s representatives referred to a previous statement sent out on Wednesday saying she "is fully confident of her innocence" and that she considers the case "a total violation of her rights".

The terms of the earlier settlement offer have not been disclosed.

The 45-year-old singer - dubbed the Queen of Latin Pop - said she initially paid the 17.2 million euros that the Spanish tax office said she owed and claims she has no outstanding debt with the tax authorities.

The latest development in the tax case comes a month after Shakira and her husband, FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, announced they were separating. Shakira, 45, and Pique, 35, have been together since 2011 and have two sons.

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A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of eight years for Colombian superstar Shakira over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case, a prosecutor`s office document showed on Friday.

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of eight years for Colombian superstar Shakira over a 14.5 million-euro tax fraud case, a prosecutor`s office document showed on Friday. The singer, who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as "Hips Don`t Lie", earlier this week rejected a settlement offer from the prosecutor`s office to close the case. She is accused of failing to pay taxes between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira says she did not live in Spain. The prosecutor`s document, seen by Reuters, asserts that Shakira was ordinarily resident in Spain between 2012 and 2014 and in May 2012 bought a house in Barcelona which became a family home for herself, her partner and their son born in Spain in 2013. It asked for an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of more than 23 million euros ($23.5 million) should she be found guilty. No date for a trial has been set yet. Asked to comment, Shakira`s representatives referred to a previous statement sent out on Wednesday saying she "is fully confident of her innocence" and that she considers the case "a total violation of her rights". The terms of the earlier settlement offer have not been disclosed. The 45-year-old singer - dubbed the Queen of Latin Pop - said she initially paid the 17.2 million euros that the Spanish tax office said she owed and claims she has no outstanding debt with the tax authorities. The latest development in the tax case comes a month after Shakira and her husband, FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, announced they were separating. Shakira, 45, and Pique, 35, have been together since 2011 and have two sons. Also read: One dead in fire incident on sets of Ranbir-Shraddha upcoming film

Spanish prosecutor asks for eight-year jail term for Shakira

Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday.

The Colombian singer--who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as 'Hips Don't Lie' - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement said. She considers the case "a total violation of her rights," it said.

"The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement," the statement said.

The terms of the proposed settlement were not disclosed.

The prosecutor's office in Barcelona did not reply to a request for comment.

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Shakira is accused of failing to pay up 14.5 million euros ($14.7 million) in tax income between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira's representatives say she did not live in Spain.

The 45-year-old singer—dubbed "the Queen of Latin Music" -says she moved to Barcelona in 2015, where she lived with FC Barcelona soccer club defender Gerard Pique. They have two children and recently separated.

Shakira says even though her legal team disagreed about the alleged debt, she paid the 17.2 million that the Spanish tax office claimed she owed, so she has had no outstanding debt with the tax authorities for many years.

The court still has to formally send her to stand trial and set a date.

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Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday.

Latin American superstar Shakira has rejected a settlement offered by the prosecutor in her 14.5 million euro Spanish tax fraud case and is now a step closer to going to trial, her media team said on Wednesday. The Colombian singer--who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide with hits such as 'Hips Don't Lie' - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement said. She considers the case "a total violation of her rights," it said. "The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement," the statement said. The terms of the proposed settlement were not disclosed. The prosecutor's office in Barcelona did not reply to a request for comment. Also Read: Much ado about nothing? Should Ranveer Singh face the law for posing nude? Shakira is accused of failing to pay up 14.5 million euros ($14.7 million) in tax income between 2012 and 2014, a period in which Shakira's representatives say she did not live in Spain. The 45-year-old singer—dubbed "the Queen of Latin Music" -says she moved to Barcelona in 2015, where she lived with FC Barcelona soccer club defender Gerard Pique. They have two children and recently separated. Shakira says even though her legal team disagreed about the alleged debt, she paid the 17.2 million that the Spanish tax office claimed she owed, so she has had no outstanding debt with the tax authorities for many years. The court still has to formally send her to stand trial and set a date. Also Read: Martin Scorsese's star-studded next film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' to premiere at Cannes 2023

Shakira refuses to settle with Spanish prosecutor to end tax fraud case

FC Barcelona star Gerard Pique and his singer wife Shakira recently confirmed thy are parting ways,&nbsp;bringing an end to their 12-year relationship. The announcement came after reports had gone viral claiming Pique was allegedly cheating on Shakira with another woman. Amid the allegations of infidelity, a Brazilian model has made some startling revelations against Pique and accused him of sending her lewd text messages behind Shakira's back.

As per a report published by Spanish newspaper Marca, Pique had allegedly sent some illicit messages to Brazilian model Suzy Cortez after meeting her through former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell. Rosell served as Barcelona's president from 2010 to 2014. The report also claimed that Pique was in direct contact with Cortez for a significant amount of time.

Cortez recently spoke to El Diario NY, a New York-based paper and revealed she had met Pique through Rosell, who was her friend. She went on to make some explosive revelations about the Spanish defender, alleging that he would regularly ask her when she was coming back to Europe and had also asked her about the size of her butt.

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"I was a friend of the former president of Barcelona, Sandro Rosell. When Pique found out, he asked me for my number and sent me a message. When I returned to Brazil, he sent me a message directly on Instagram - which he deleted every day - asking me when would I return to Europe and always asking me how big my butt was," Cortez told El Diario, as quoted by Marca.

Cortez further also questioned the integrity of the entire Barcelona squad at the time and said there were only a couple of players who never sent her anything after meeting with her. The Brazilian model, who is a huge fan of Lionel Messi, said the Argentinian along with his Brazilian teammate Philippe Coutinho were the only players in the Barcelona squad who refrained from sending her lewd texts.

"He [Pique] was the one who sent me the most direct message. The only Barcelona players who never sent me anything were Messi and Coutinho. They are great husbands and respect their wives a lot," claimed Cortez.

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FC Barcelona have been rocked once again by another controversy after allegations on Pique. The Spanish club and the footballer himself are yet to respond to the accusations after his separation from former partner Shakira. The ex-couple has a&nbsp;&nbsp;9-year-old son.

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FC Barcelona star Gerard Pique and his singer wife Shakira recently confirmed thy are parting ways, bringing an end to their 12-year relationship. The announcement came after reports had gone viral claiming Pique was allegedly cheating on Shakira with another woman.

FC Barcelona star Gerard Pique and his singer wife Shakira recently confirmed thy are parting ways, bringing an end to their 12-year relationship. The announcement came after reports had gone viral claiming Pique was allegedly cheating on Shakira with another woman. Amid the allegations of infidelity, a Brazilian model has made some startling revelations against Pique and accused him of sending her lewd text messages behind Shakira's back. As per a report published by Spanish newspaper Marca, Pique had allegedly sent some illicit messages to Brazilian model Suzy Cortez after meeting her through former FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell. Rosell served as Barcelona's president from 2010 to 2014. The report also claimed that Pique was in direct contact with Cortez for a significant amount of time. Cortez recently spoke to El Diario NY, a New York-based paper and revealed she had met Pique through Rosell, who was her friend. She went on to make some explosive revelations about the Spanish defender, alleging that he would regularly ask her when she was coming back to Europe and had also asked her about the size of her butt. Also Read: Ronaldo's mother in tears after her son scores in Portugal's 4-0 win vs Switzerland - Watch "I was a friend of the former president of Barcelona, Sandro Rosell. When Pique found out, he asked me for my number and sent me a message. When I returned to Brazil, he sent me a message directly on Instagram - which he deleted every day - asking me when would I return to Europe and always asking me how big my butt was," Cortez told El Diario, as quoted by Marca. Cortez further also questioned the integrity of the entire Barcelona squad at the time and said there were only a couple of players who never sent her anything after meeting with her. The Brazilian model, who is a huge fan of Lionel Messi, said the Argentinian along with his Brazilian teammate Philippe Coutinho were the only players in the Barcelona squad who refrained from sending her lewd texts. "He [Pique] was the one who sent me the most direct message. The only Barcelona players who never sent me anything were Messi and Coutinho. They are great husbands and respect their wives a lot," claimed Cortez. Also Read: PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe is world's most valuable player, reveals study FC Barcelona have been rocked once again by another controversy after allegations on Pique. The Spanish club and the footballer himself are yet to respond to the accusations after his separation from former partner Shakira. The ex-couple has a 9-year-old son. ×

Messi & Coutinho only Barca players who didn't text me: Brazilian model makes startling claims about Pique

Colombian singer Shakira and Footballer Gerard Pique have announced their separation amid the cheating rumours. The couple has been together for 12&nbsp;years, however, they never got hitched. In the decade long relationship, Sharika and Gerard welcomed two sons -&nbsp;Milan Piqué Mebarak, 9, &amp; Sasha Piqué Mebarak, 7.

On Saturday, the&nbsp;singer, 45 and former professional footballer, 35 announced their separation in a joint statement.&nbsp;"We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy," the statement said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shakira-gerard-pique-to-split-after-12-years-of-relationship-a-history-of-their-love-story-484455">Shakira- Gerard Pique to split after 12 years of relationship? A history of their love story</a>

The shocking news of their split comes after Pique's&nbsp;cheating news took the internet by storm. Many reports suggested that the couple have been living separately for a few months now after Shakira found out about her affair with another woman.&nbsp;Pique has moved out and is living in&nbsp;Barcelona.

However, they&nbsp;have&nbsp;not commented on the cheating news yet.

The couple first met&nbsp;in the year&nbsp;2010 on the set of Shakira`s "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". The singer sang the official&nbsp;2010 FIFA World Cup anthem and&nbsp;Gerard appeared in the video.

''I wasn't a soccer fan, so I didn't know who he was," Shakira recalled later during an interview. "When I saw the video, I was like, 'Hmm, that one's kind of cute.'And then someone decided to introduce us."

However, after a few months of dating, the couple called it split only to&nbsp;come back stronger for the second time. In the year 2011,&nbsp;the former couple confirmed that they had&nbsp;split in August 2010. However, a few months later, in March of the same year,&nbsp;the couple made their relationship Instagram official.&nbsp;

Shakira also hinted about Pisque cheating in the song ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro. In the song, Shakira sings,&nbsp;“To complete you,&nbsp;I broke into pieces,&nbsp;was warned,&nbsp;but I didn’t listen;&nbsp;I realised that yours is false.''

Meanwhile, The "Hips Don`t Lie" singer is facing a trial over alleged tax fraud charges in Spain after she lost an appeal on May 26. Prosecutors claim she failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($15.54 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014. 
 
(With inputs from the agency)

Colombian singer Shakira and Footballer Gerard Pique have announced their separation amid the cheating rumours. The couple has been together for 12 years, however, they never got hitched.

Colombian singer Shakira and Footballer Gerard Pique have announced their separation amid the cheating rumours. The couple has been together for 12 years, however, they never got hitched. In the decade long relationship, Sharika and Gerard welcomed two sons - Milan Piqué Mebarak, 9, & Sasha Piqué Mebarak, 7. On Saturday, the singer, 45 and former professional footballer, 35 announced their separation in a joint statement. "We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy," the statement said. Shakira- Gerard Pique to split after 12 years of relationship? A history of their love story The shocking news of their split comes after Pique's cheating news took the internet by storm. Many reports suggested that the couple have been living separately for a few months now after Shakira found out about her affair with another woman. Pique has moved out and is living in Barcelona. However, they have not commented on the cheating news yet. The couple first met in the year 2010 on the set of Shakira`s "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". The singer sang the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem and Gerard appeared in the video. ''I wasn't a soccer fan, so I didn't know who he was," Shakira recalled later during an interview. "When I saw the video, I was like, 'Hmm, that one's kind of cute.'And then someone decided to introduce us." However, after a few months of dating, the couple called it split only to come back stronger for the second time. In the year 2011, the former couple confirmed that they had split in August 2010. However, a few months later, in March of the same year, the couple made their relationship Instagram official. Shakira also hinted about Pisque cheating in the song ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro. In the song, Shakira sings, “To complete you, I broke into pieces, was warned, but I didn’t listen; I realised that yours is false.'' Meanwhile, The "Hips Don`t Lie" singer is facing a trial over alleged tax fraud charges in Spain after she lost an appeal on May 26. Prosecutors claim she failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($15.54 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014. (With inputs from the agency)

Shakira confirms her separation from Gerard Pique amid cheating rumors

One of the most celebrated couples of our time, singer Shakira and former footballer Gerard Piqué have shared a beautiful, strong relationship so far. The couple who share two sons together is reportedly living separately for the past few months. Multiple reports stated that Pique has moved to his bachelor pad in Barcelona after Shakira found out about his affair with another woman.&nbsp; 
 
The couple who met during the FIFA World Cup in 2010 did part ways once before only to get back together and build a strong relationship. While the world waits for an official word from the two celebrities, here is a look back at their love story which is now facing stormy weather.&nbsp; 
 
How did Shakira and Gerard first meet? 
 
In 2010, Shakira and Gerard Piqué first met on the set of the singer's music video for 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". If one can recall, Shakira had sung the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, and Gerard had appeared in the video and led his team to a world cup victory that year.&nbsp; 
 
"I wasn't a soccer fan, so I didn't know who he was," Shakira recalled later during an interview. "When I saw the video, I was like, 'Hmm, that one's kind of cute.'And then someone decided to introduce us." 
 
"It all started when we were together in South Africa and I wrote to her," Piqué told&nbsp;TV3 in 2016. "She was already there because she sang in the opening ceremony, and I asked her what the weather was like. It's the typical stupid question, and the normal answer is to tell me to bring a jacket," he explained. "But she started telling me what the weather was, like, every minute, and it got to the point where I told her we (Spain) would have to get to the World Cup final to see her again—she was singing at the final."

Brief break up and then making it official&nbsp;

2011: The pair in January confirmed for the first time their relationship but added that they had split in August 2010. The two issued a joint statement, which said, "Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now." A month later, the two were photographed leaving a restaurant in Barcelona, hand-in-hand. The couple made their relationship Instagram official in March the same, year. &nbsp;In May, Gerard kissed Shakira on stage at her Barcelona concert.

Baby on the way!&nbsp; 
 
In 2012, the couple became red carpet official as they arrived together for FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala in Switzerland. 
 
The same year, in September Shakira&nbsp;took to her official website to confirm her pregnancy, "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At the time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives," she wrote.

In January 2013, Shakira and Gerard announced the arrival of their first born, baby boy Milan Piqué Mebarak. "The name Milan, means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification," she wrote on her website. "Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth."

Shakira later told a magazine that Gerard was a hands-on father and help her in raising their son. "Thank God the father is very involved. He has been amazing. The baby spends as much time with me as he does with his dad. He's the kind of dad who's full hands-on."

Marriage on the cards?

In 2014, when Shakira was asked about the couple's plans to get married, she said, "We already have what's essential, you know? We have a union, a love for each other, and a baby. I think that those aspects of our relationship are already established, and marriage is not going to change them. But if I'm ever going to get married, he's the one."

At the beginning of 2015, the couple confirmed to Press and on Instagram that they would be expecting another baby boy. Subsequently, in late January they welcomed their second Sasha Piqué Mebarak. "The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means 'defender of mankind' and 'warrior,'" she wrote on Instagram.

2017: Shakira released the song 'Me Enamoré,' which means "I feel in love," and is a tribute to finding love with Piqué in 2010.&nbsp;

The same year, the singer also suffered a haemorrhage in her vocal cords, so her speaking was limited.&nbsp; 
 
In 2018, Gerard Piqué announced his retirement from professional soccer. Shakira shared a message of support for her partner on Instagram. “Love, finished the stage that we will always keep in our hearts,” she wrote next to a picture of Gerard. “One of the happiest moments of my life has also been seeing you win in 2010 with the national team and celebrate with Spain champions! Shak.” 
 
In 2022, reports of infidelity surfaced and Gerard was seen partying on multiple nights in Barcelona with friends and not Shakira. Shakira reportedly also reportedly hinted about the crack in their relationship in the song ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro.

One of the most celebrated couples of our time, singer Shakira and former footballer Gerard Piqué have shared a beautiful, strong relationship so far. The couple who share two sons together is reportedly living separately for the past few months.

One of the most celebrated couples of our time, singer Shakira and former footballer Gerard Piqué have shared a beautiful, strong relationship so far. The couple who share two sons together is reportedly living separately for the past few months. Multiple reports stated that Pique has moved to his bachelor pad in Barcelona after Shakira found out about his affair with another woman. The couple who met during the FIFA World Cup in 2010 did part ways once before only to get back together and build a strong relationship. While the world waits for an official word from the two celebrities, here is a look back at their love story which is now facing stormy weather. How did Shakira and Gerard first meet? In 2010, Shakira and Gerard Piqué first met on the set of the singer's music video for 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)". If one can recall, Shakira had sung the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, and Gerard had appeared in the video and led his team to a world cup victory that year. "I wasn't a soccer fan, so I didn't know who he was," Shakira recalled later during an interview. "When I saw the video, I was like, 'Hmm, that one's kind of cute.'And then someone decided to introduce us." "It all started when we were together in South Africa and I wrote to her," Piqué told TV3 in 2016. "She was already there because she sang in the opening ceremony, and I asked her what the weather was like. It's the typical stupid question, and the normal answer is to tell me to bring a jacket," he explained. "But she started telling me what the weather was, like, every minute, and it got to the point where I told her we (Spain) would have to get to the World Cup final to see her again—she was singing at the final." Brief break up and then making it official 2011: The pair in January confirmed for the first time their relationship but added that they had split in August 2010. The two issued a joint statement, which said, "Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now." A month later, the two were photographed leaving a restaurant in Barcelona, hand-in-hand. The couple made their relationship Instagram official in March the same, year. In May, Gerard kissed Shakira on stage at her Barcelona concert. Baby on the way! In 2012, the couple became red carpet official as they arrived together for FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala in Switzerland. The same year, in September Shakira took to her official website to confirm her pregnancy, "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby! At the time we have decided to give priority to this unique moment in our lives," she wrote. In January 2013, Shakira and Gerard announced the arrival of their first born, baby boy Milan Piqué Mebarak. "The name Milan, means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification," she wrote on her website. "Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth." Shakira later told a magazine that Gerard was a hands-on father and help her in raising their son. "Thank God the father is very involved. He has been amazing. The baby spends as much time with me as he does with his dad. He's the kind of dad who's full hands-on." Marriage on the cards? In 2014, when Shakira was asked about the couple's plans to get married, she said, "We already have what's essential, you know? We have a union, a love for each other, and a baby. I think that those aspects of our relationship are already established, and marriage is not going to change them. But if I'm ever going to get married, he's the one." At the beginning of 2015, the couple confirmed to Press and on Instagram that they would be expecting another baby boy. Subsequently, in late January they welcomed their second Sasha Piqué Mebarak. "The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means 'defender of mankind' and 'warrior,'" she wrote on Instagram. 2017: Shakira released the song 'Me Enamoré,' which means "I feel in love," and is a tribute to finding love with Piqué in 2010. The same year, the singer also suffered a haemorrhage in her vocal cords, so her speaking was limited. In 2018, Gerard Piqué announced his retirement from professional soccer. Shakira shared a message of support for her partner on Instagram. “Love, finished the stage that we will always keep in our hearts,” she wrote next to a picture of Gerard. “One of the happiest moments of my life has also been seeing you win in 2010 with the national team and celebrate with Spain champions! Shak.” In 2022, reports of infidelity surfaced and Gerard was seen partying on multiple nights in Barcelona with friends and not Shakira. Shakira reportedly also reportedly hinted about the crack in their relationship in the song ‘Te Felicito’ with Rauw Alejandro.

Shakira- Gerard Pique to split after 12 years of relationship? A history of their love story

From conflict to cartels: All you need to know about Colombia

A Spanish court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from Colombian singer Shakira in a tax fraud case, paving the way for a trial as the judge announced that there was ample evidence to suggest she may have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.

The case first made headlines in December 2018 after Spanish prosecutors charged Shakira with failing to pay 14.5 million euros (USD 15.5 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. However, she denied any wrongdoing while testifying in June 2019, as per Billboard.

The heart of the matter lies in the speculation about the pop singer`s residence. The court believed that she mostly lived in Spain despite having an official residence in the Bahamas.

The Spanish court said the evidence showed that Shakira was `a habitual resident in Spain,` adding that the documents did not support her residency for tax purposes in another country.

However, Shakira`s public relations firm claimed that she had immediately paid her dues once she was informed of the debt by Spain`s Tax Office.

The singer`s legal team has confirmed in a statement that it will continue to `defend her innocence.`

"Shakira`s conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries where she has had to pay taxes, and she has trusted and faithfully followed the recommendations of the best specialists and expert advisors," her PR firm said.

If convicted of tax evasion, the singer could potentially face fines and imprisonment.

However, a judge may way imprisonment time for the first-time offenders if they are sentenced to imprisonment for less than two years.

A Spanish court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from Colombian singer Shakira in a tax fraud case, paving the way for a trial as the judge announced that there was ample evidence to suggest she may have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state.

A Spanish court on Thursday dismissed an appeal from Colombian singer Shakira in a tax fraud case, paving the way for a trial as the judge announced that there was ample evidence to suggest she may have avoided her fiscal obligations to the state. The case first made headlines in December 2018 after Spanish prosecutors charged Shakira with failing to pay 14.5 million euros (USD 15.5 million) in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014. However, she denied any wrongdoing while testifying in June 2019, as per Billboard. The heart of the matter lies in the speculation about the pop singer`s residence. The court believed that she mostly lived in Spain despite having an official residence in the Bahamas. The Spanish court said the evidence showed that Shakira was `a habitual resident in Spain,` adding that the documents did not support her residency for tax purposes in another country. However, Shakira`s public relations firm claimed that she had immediately paid her dues once she was informed of the debt by Spain`s Tax Office. The singer`s legal team has confirmed in a statement that it will continue to `defend her innocence.` "Shakira`s conduct on tax matters has always been impeccable in all the countries where she has had to pay taxes, and she has trusted and faithfully followed the recommendations of the best specialists and expert advisors," her PR firm said. If convicted of tax evasion, the singer could potentially face fines and imprisonment. However, a judge may way imprisonment time for the first-time offenders if they are sentenced to imprisonment for less than two years.

Shakira’s appeal gets dismissed by court in Spanish tax fraud case, singer to face trial

The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions.&nbsp; 
 
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Here's what you need to know about the famous names mentioned in the Pandora papers: 
 
According to the Indian Express, cricket star Sachin Tendulkar was among those who requested the dissolution of his offshore firm following the Panama leak.

Tendulkar's attorney, according to DW News, claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities.

Shakira, a Colombian artist, is another name tied to offshore assets. Shakira's lawyer claimed that her offshore accounts had been disclosed and that they provided no tax benefits.

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The King of Jordan, the Presidents of Ukraine, Kenya, and Ecuador, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair are all named in the Pandora Papers.

According to the report, over 300 Indians have been exposed as a result of the leaked papers, including individuals suspected of economic crimes, former members of Parliament, and those under investigation by law enforcement authorities.

Despite declaring bankruptcy in a UK court, billionaire Anil Ambani owns 18 asset holding offshore entities, according to the Indian Express, which was part of the consortium.&nbsp;

The papers indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II covertly acquired $100 million in property in the US and UK, including luxurious beach view houses in Malibu, according to the Guardian.

Several members of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's close circle, including cabinet ministers and their families, are said to have covertly owned firms and trusts worth millions of dollars, according to the Dawn newspaper. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, his family, and Waqar Masood Khan, the son of Prime Minister Imran's previous finance and revenue adviser, are among them.&nbsp; 
 
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The files also indicate that when former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife acquired a London office, they saved £312,000 in stamp duty.

While the transaction was not unlawful and did not directly connect the Blairs, the agreement did expose a gap that allowed rich property owners to avoid paying taxes, according to the Guardian.&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly linked to undisclosed assets in Monaco, according to the leak.

While Putin is not mentioned directly in the documents, several of his close friends are, including a childhood buddy and a former sweetheart.&nbsp;

The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions.

The Pandora papers obtained by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) show that over 130 billionaires and celebrities from Russia, the United States, India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and Mexico used shell companies and incognito bank accounts to buy secret assets and conduct secret financial transactions. Also Read | Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained Here's what you need to know about the famous names mentioned in the Pandora papers: According to the Indian Express, cricket star Sachin Tendulkar was among those who requested the dissolution of his offshore firm following the Panama leak. Tendulkar's attorney, according to DW News, claimed the cricketer's investment is lawful and has been reported to tax authorities. Shakira, a Colombian artist, is another name tied to offshore assets. Shakira's lawyer claimed that her offshore accounts had been disclosed and that they provided no tax benefits. Also read | Pandora Papers: Why is Sachin Tendulkar's name mentioned in report that reveals financial secrets? The King of Jordan, the Presidents of Ukraine, Kenya, and Ecuador, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair are all named in the Pandora Papers. According to the report, over 300 Indians have been exposed as a result of the leaked papers, including individuals suspected of economic crimes, former members of Parliament, and those under investigation by law enforcement authorities. Despite declaring bankruptcy in a UK court, billionaire Anil Ambani owns 18 asset holding offshore entities, according to the Indian Express, which was part of the consortium. The papers indicate that Jordan's King Abdullah II covertly acquired $100 million in property in the US and UK, including luxurious beach view houses in Malibu, according to the Guardian. Several members of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's close circle, including cabinet ministers and their families, are said to have covertly owned firms and trusts worth millions of dollars, according to the Dawn newspaper. Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, his family, and Waqar Masood Khan, the son of Prime Minister Imran's previous finance and revenue adviser, are among them. Also read | Members of Imran Khan's inner circle secretly moved millions offshore The files also indicate that when former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife acquired a London office, they saved £312,000 in stamp duty. While the transaction was not unlawful and did not directly connect the Blairs, the agreement did expose a gap that allowed rich property owners to avoid paying taxes, according to the Guardian. Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly linked to undisclosed assets in Monaco, according to the leak. While Putin is not mentioned directly in the documents, several of his close friends are, including a childhood buddy and a former sweetheart.

Shakira to Sachin Tendulkar: Famous names emerge in the investigation of Pandora Papers

A Spanish administrative court has ordered tax authorities to reimburse Colombian singer Shakira, court officials and lawyers said on Monday, while a separate criminal lawsuit she faces over a 14.5 million euros ($16.8 million) tax dispute continues.

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Shakira`s legal team did not specify how much money she would get back, however, or when the decision was made. 
 
Court officials in Barcelona, where Shakira lives and where she faces the criminal tax fraud case, said that the administrative court decision was unrelated to the criminal lawsuit. 
 
The singer`s legal team said in a statement: "This shows that, more often than it might seem, the courts are opposing tax authorities` criteria, even annulling incorrectly ordered tax payments."

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A judge recommended in July that Shakira face trial over allegations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.

A Spanish administrative court has ordered tax authorities to reimburse Colombian singer Shakira, court officials and lawyers said on Monday, while a separate criminal lawsuit she faces over a 14.

A Spanish administrative court has ordered tax authorities to reimburse Colombian singer Shakira, court officials and lawyers said on Monday, while a separate criminal lawsuit she faces over a 14.5 million euros ($16.8 million) tax dispute continues. Shakira to Sachin Tendulkar: Famous names emerge in the investigation of Pandora Papers Shakira`s legal team did not specify how much money she would get back, however, or when the decision was made. Court officials in Barcelona, where Shakira lives and where she faces the criminal tax fraud case, said that the administrative court decision was unrelated to the criminal lawsuit. The singer`s legal team said in a statement: "This shows that, more often than it might seem, the courts are opposing tax authorities` criteria, even annulling incorrectly ordered tax payments." Shakira and her son attacked by a pair of wild boars during a walk in the park A judge recommended in July that Shakira face trial over allegations that she failed to pay 14.5 million euros in taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.

Spanish court backs Shakira's tax claim, criminal case still pending

As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

In the wake of stories revealing how billionaires, politicians, and criminals exploit a shadow financial system that covers up tax dodging and money laundering, officials in Pakistan, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Panama quickly promised inquiries, while global watchdog groups demanded action. 
 
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The Czech Republic's authorities announced on Monday that they will investigate those named in the Pandora Papers, including Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who is running for re-election.

Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, promised to investigate all citizens named in the probe and to "take appropriate action" if wrongdoing is discovered. 
 
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There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens.&nbsp;

Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010.

The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.&nbsp;

As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

As the world reacts to the Pandora Papers, government authorities in at least eight countries have announced investigations into the financial activities of some of their most high-profile citizens and institutions, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. In the wake of stories revealing how billionaires, politicians, and criminals exploit a shadow financial system that covers up tax dodging and money laundering, officials in Pakistan, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Panama quickly promised inquiries, while global watchdog groups demanded action. Also Read | Pandora Papers leak: Pakistan govt to probe all citizens exposed, says PM Imran Khan The Czech Republic's authorities announced on Monday that they will investigate those named in the Pandora Papers, including Prime Minister Andrej Babis, who is running for re-election. Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, promised to investigate all citizens named in the probe and to "take appropriate action" if wrongdoing is discovered. Also read | Russia sees nothing special in Pandora Papers leak and dismisses ‘unsubstantiated claims’ There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens. Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010. The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.

Pandora Papers leak: At least eight countries announce investigations

On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires. 
 
Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days.

They'd been caught up in the Pandora Papers, the world's greatest data breach.&nbsp;

What are the Pandora Papers?

In 2019, an unknown source began submitting massive amounts of documents to the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.

The files showed a global cast of fugitives, criminals, celebrities, football players, and others, as well as secret assets, clandestine agreements, and hidden riches of the super-rich, including judges, tax authorities, intelligence chiefs, and mayors.

ICIJ head Gerard Ryle adds, "We're not talking about millions of money here; we're talking about billions of dollars."

The ICIJ realised the leak was at a new level when the document dumps continued until 2020.&nbsp;

How big it is: Pandora Papers in numbers

There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens.&nbsp;

Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010.

The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history.&nbsp; 
 
When did all of this take place?

While some of the data dates back to the 1970s, the vast majority of the files examined by ICIJ and its media partners were generated between 1996 and 2020.

They cover a wide range of topics, including the formation of shell companies, foundations, and trusts, the use of such entities to buy real estate, yachts, and jets, the use of such entities to make investments and transfer money between bank accounts, and tax evasion through complex financial schemes.

Some papers have been linked to money laundering and other financial crimes.&nbsp; 
 
What is the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)?

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) was founded in 1997 by the US Center for Public Integrity in Washington, although it has been autonomous since 2017.

It employs people from all over the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

It has pioneered a new type of collaborative journalism in which media organisations and journalists from all around the world collaborate on a shared platform, similar to a huge newsroom, to investigate leaks.&nbsp;

On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires. Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days.

On the evening of October 3, a shock awaited several current and past leaders of state, as well as more than 130 billionaires. Their offshore banking dealings, which were typically kept confidential, were public overnight, dominating world news headlines for days. They'd been caught up in the Pandora Papers, the world's greatest data breach. What are the Pandora Papers? In 2019, an unknown source began submitting massive amounts of documents to the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. The files showed a global cast of fugitives, criminals, celebrities, football players, and others, as well as secret assets, clandestine agreements, and hidden riches of the super-rich, including judges, tax authorities, intelligence chiefs, and mayors. ICIJ head Gerard Ryle adds, "We're not talking about millions of money here; we're talking about billions of dollars." The ICIJ realised the leak was at a new level when the document dumps continued until 2020. How big it is: Pandora Papers in numbers There are 11.9 million documents in 2.94 terabytes of data in the data collection. Details on ownership of 29,000 offshore businesses and trusts were obtained from 14 firms in offshore tax-havens. Although some documents dating back to the 1970s, the majority of the businesses, trusts, and foundations were formed between 1996 and 2010. The files were shared by the ICIJ with over 600 journalists from 130 news organisations, making it the largest journalist cooperation in history. When did all of this take place? While some of the data dates back to the 1970s, the vast majority of the files examined by ICIJ and its media partners were generated between 1996 and 2020. They cover a wide range of topics, including the formation of shell companies, foundations, and trusts, the use of such entities to buy real estate, yachts, and jets, the use of such entities to make investments and transfer money between bank accounts, and tax evasion through complex financial schemes. Some papers have been linked to money laundering and other financial crimes. What is the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)? The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) was founded in 1997 by the US Center for Public Integrity in Washington, although it has been autonomous since 2017. It employs people from all over the world, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It has pioneered a new type of collaborative journalism in which media organisations and journalists from all around the world collaborate on a shared platform, similar to a huge newsroom, to investigate leaks.

Pandora Papers: Largest leak of offshore data in history explained

Colombian pop star Shakira on Wednesday said she was attacked by a pair of wild boars whole out on a walk with her son in Barcelona.&nbsp; 
 
Shakira took to her Instagram stories to narrate the horrific tale and revealed that how the animals attacked her in the park and took her bag into the woods and "destroyed everything." 
 
The video had her holding the recovered but torn bag as she said, "Look at how two wild boar which attacked me in the park have left my bag." 
 
"They were taking my bag to the woods with my mobile phone in it," the singer continued. "They've destroyed everything." 
 
She then turned to her son and said, "Milan tell the truth. Say how your mummy stood up to the wild boar." 
 
Milan is the popstar and Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué's son.&nbsp; 
 
The singer is the latest victim of the increasingly aggressive hogs which have invaded Barcelona in recent years. 
 
According to a BBC report, in 2016, the Spanish police received 1187 phone calls related to wil hogs attacking dogs, plundering cat feeders and running into cars in the city.&nbsp; 
 
Boars carry a number of diseases and are listed among the world's most invasive species. They survive in almost all evnvironments.&nbsp;

Colombian pop star Shakira on Wednesday said she was attacked by a pair of wild boars whole out on a walk with her son in Barcelona. Shakira took to her Instagram stories to narrate the horrific tale and revealed that how the animals attacked her in the park and took her bag into the woods and "destroyed everything.

Colombian pop star Shakira on Wednesday said she was attacked by a pair of wild boars whole out on a walk with her son in Barcelona. Shakira took to her Instagram stories to narrate the horrific tale and revealed that how the animals attacked her in the park and took her bag into the woods and "destroyed everything." The video had her holding the recovered but torn bag as she said, "Look at how two wild boar which attacked me in the park have left my bag." "They were taking my bag to the woods with my mobile phone in it," the singer continued. "They've destroyed everything." She then turned to her son and said, "Milan tell the truth. Say how your mummy stood up to the wild boar." Milan is the popstar and Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué's son. The singer is the latest victim of the increasingly aggressive hogs which have invaded Barcelona in recent years. According to a BBC report, in 2016, the Spanish police received 1187 phone calls related to wil hogs attacking dogs, plundering cat feeders and running into cars in the city. Boars carry a number of diseases and are listed among the world's most invasive species. They survive in almost all evnvironments.

Shakira and her son attacked by a pair of wild boars during a walk in the park 

The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021 just hosted a glamourous, music-filled event that honours and celebrates the best in Latin music.

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The music awards was graced by splendid performances by Camila Cabello, Karol G, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Juanes, Natti Natasha, Prince Royce, among others.&nbsp;

 
Hosted by William Levy, Gaby Espino, Pedro Fernandez and Maite Perroni, the winners under different categories were announced during the telecast that aired live on Telemundo from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, reports confirm.

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Let's take a quick look at all the winners at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021.&nbsp;

 
Artist of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny

 
Artist of the Year, New:

Myke Towers

 
Crossover Artist of the Year:

 
Black Eyed Peas

 
Hot Latin Song of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny &amp; Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti” 
 
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:

 
Bad Bunny &amp; Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti”

 
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:

 
Bad Bunny 
 
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:

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Karol G 
 
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

 
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year: 
 
Rimas

 
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year:

 
Sony Music Latin 
 
Latin Airplay Song of the Year:

 
Maluma &amp; The Weeknd, “Hawái” 
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Latín Airplay Label of the Year:

 
Sony Music Latin

 
Latin Airplay Imprint of the Year:

 
Sony Music Latin 
 
Sales Song of the Year:

 
Black Eyed Peas &amp; J Balvin, “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)” 
 
Streaming Song of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny &amp; Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti”

 
Top Latin Album of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG 
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Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:

 
Bad Bunny

 
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:

 
Karol G

 
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Eslabon Armado

 
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo:

Shakira

 
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Maná 
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Latin Pop Song of the Year:

 
Black Eyed Peas, Ozuna &amp; J.Rey Soul “Mamacita”

 
Latin Pop Album of the Year:

 
Kali Uchis, Sin Miedo (Del Amor y Otros Demonios)

 
Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo:

 
Romeo Santos

 
Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Aventura

 
Tropical Song of the Year:

 
Prince Royce, “Carita de Inocente”

 
Tropical Airplay Label of the Year:

 
Sony Music Latin

 
Tropical Albums of the Year:

 
Prince Royce, Alter Ego

 
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo:

 
Christian Nodal

 
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

 
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

 
Lenin Ramírez, featuring Grupo Firme, “Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo”

 
Regional Mexican Albums of the Year:

 
Eslabon Armado, Tu Veneno Mortal

 
Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo: 
 
Bad Bunny

 
Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

 
Los Legendarios

 
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:

 
Maluma &amp; The Weeknd, “Hawái”

 
Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG

 
Songwriter of the Year:

 
Bad Bunny

 
Producer of the Year:

 
Tainy

The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021 just hosted a glamourous, music-filled event that honours and celebrates the best in Latin music. Also read: Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘Super Mario Bros.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021 just hosted a glamourous, music-filled event that honours and celebrates the best in Latin music. Also read: Chris Pratt, Seth Rogen, Anya Taylor-Joy in ‘Super Mario Bros.’, fans love it! The music awards was graced by splendid performances by Camila Cabello, Karol G, Marc Anthony, Christian Nodal, Juanes, Natti Natasha, Prince Royce, among others. Hosted by William Levy, Gaby Espino, Pedro Fernandez and Maite Perroni, the winners under different categories were announced during the telecast that aired live on Telemundo from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, reports confirm. Also read: Khalid Abdalla to play Princess Diana's alleged boyfriend in new season of 'The Crown' Let's take a quick look at all the winners at Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021. Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny Artist of the Year, New: Myke Towers Crossover Artist of the Year: Black Eyed Peas Hot Latin Song of the Year: Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti” Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event: Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti” Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male: Bad Bunny Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female: Also read: Audience back as Armani celebrates Emporio's 40th Karol G Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year: Rimas Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin Latin Airplay Song of the Year: Maluma & The Weeknd, “Hawái” Latín Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin Latin Airplay Imprint of the Year: Sony Music Latin Sales Song of the Year: Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin, “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)” Streaming Song of the Year: Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez, “Dákiti” Top Latin Album of the Year: Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male: Bad Bunny Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female: Karol G Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Eslabon Armado Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo: Shakira Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Maná Latin Pop Song of the Year: Black Eyed Peas, Ozuna & J.Rey Soul “Mamacita” Latin Pop Album of the Year: Kali Uchis, Sin Miedo (Del Amor y Otros Demonios) Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo: Romeo Santos Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Aventura Tropical Song of the Year: Prince Royce, “Carita de Inocente” Tropical Airplay Label of the Year: Sony Music Latin Tropical Albums of the Year: Prince Royce, Alter Ego Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo: Christian Nodal Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga Regional Mexican Song of the Year: Lenin Ramírez, featuring Grupo Firme, “Yo Ya No Vuelvo Contigo” Regional Mexican Albums of the Year: Eslabon Armado, Tu Veneno Mortal Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo: Bad Bunny Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Los Legendarios Latin Rhythm Song of the Year: Maluma & The Weeknd, “Hawái” Latin Rhythm Album of the Year: Bad Bunny, YHLQMDLG Songwriter of the Year: Bad Bunny Producer of the Year: Tainy

Billboard Latin Music Awards 2021: Shakira, J Balvin, Black Eyed Peas take top prizes home

Prajakta Koli, Indian digital content creator and actor, has joined the likes of Shakira, Naomi Osaka and others for Google's impact challege for women and girls, confirms the content creator. &nbsp;

 
Google.org, the charitable arm of the amorphous search engine is committing $25 million in grants to non-profits addressing economic inequities faced by women and girls, as its next Google.org Impact Challenge.

 
Impact Challenges are a way for Google to give money and support to non-profits with ideas for working toward solving problems. Past Impact Challenges have covered topics such as artificial intelligence and climate change.

 
YouTuber, actor and blogger Prajakta Koli &nbsp;a.k.a. MostlySane who has been an active advocate for women empowerment since many years now will be representing India in this ambitious global project. She will be joined by 28 other women leaders from diverse sectors and geographies such as artist Shakira, first US National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, athlete Naomi Osaka, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum as one of the expert panelists who will screen the applicants and help Google.org make the most informed funding decision. 
Each selected organization will receive between $300,000 and $2 million in funding as well as non-monetary support like mentorship from Google. The selected organizations will be announced in late 2021.

 
Having recently won an Emmy Award for 'Creators For Change’ documentary, Prajakta Koli reportedly said, “Google has always been such a cheerleader for creators like me. This is another such occasion where they have included me in a conversation that affects so many of us. It’s an absolute honour to be in a list that features such powerful global female leaders from around the world. I am very grateful to lend to a cause that advances equity for women and girls around the world and creates pathways to prosperity.”

Prajakta Koli, Indian digital content creator and actor, has joined the likes of Shakira, Naomi Osaka and others for Google's impact challege for women and girls, confirms the content creator.

Prajakta Koli, Indian digital content creator and actor, has joined the likes of Shakira, Naomi Osaka and others for Google's impact challege for women and girls, confirms the content creator. Google.org, the charitable arm of the amorphous search engine is committing $25 million in grants to non-profits addressing economic inequities faced by women and girls, as its next Google.org Impact Challenge. Impact Challenges are a way for Google to give money and support to non-profits with ideas for working toward solving problems. Past Impact Challenges have covered topics such as artificial intelligence and climate change. YouTuber, actor and blogger Prajakta Koli a.k.a. MostlySane who has been an active advocate for women empowerment since many years now will be representing India in this ambitious global project. She will be joined by 28 other women leaders from diverse sectors and geographies such as artist Shakira, first US National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, athlete Naomi Osaka, Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Rigoberta Menchú Tum as one of the expert panelists who will screen the applicants and help Google.org make the most informed funding decision. Each selected organization will receive between $300,000 and $2 million in funding as well as non-monetary support like mentorship from Google. The selected organizations will be announced in late 2021. Having recently won an Emmy Award for 'Creators For Change’ documentary, Prajakta Koli reportedly said, “Google has always been such a cheerleader for creators like me. This is another such occasion where they have included me in a conversation that affects so many of us. It’s an absolute honour to be in a list that features such powerful global female leaders from around the world. I am very grateful to lend to a cause that advances equity for women and girls around the world and creates pathways to prosperity.”

Prajakta Koli, Indian YouTuber, joins Shakira, Naomi Osaka for impact challenge for women

&nbsp;A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud, a court document released on Thursday said. 
 
Judge Marco Jesus Juberias has wrapped up a pre-trial investigation of allegations by prosecutors that the singer failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($17.2 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014. It is a preliminary step before a trial is set.

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"The documents&nbsp;annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings," the judge said in the court document. 
 
While prosecutors say Shakira was living in the region of Catalonia during those years, her representatives argue she did not live in Spain until 2015 and has met all of her tax obligations.

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Shakira's representatives in Spain said in an emailed statement on Thursday that the court document was an "expected step in the process" and that the singer`s legal team "remains confident and fully cooperative with the judiciary and will not comment further". 
 
The 44-year-old singer and the FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique have been together since 2011 and they have two children.

A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud, a court document released on Thursday said. Judge Marco Jesus Juberias has wrapped up a pre-trial investigation of allegations by prosecutors that the singer failed to pay up to 14.

A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud, a court document released on Thursday said. Judge Marco Jesus Juberias has wrapped up a pre-trial investigation of allegations by prosecutors that the singer failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($17.2 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014. It is a preliminary step before a trial is set. Jodie Whittaker to leave sci-fi series 'Dr Who' in 2022 "The documents annexed to the lawsuit are sufficient evidence of wrongdoing to continue with the proceedings," the judge said in the court document. While prosecutors say Shakira was living in the region of Catalonia during those years, her representatives argue she did not live in Spain until 2015 and has met all of her tax obligations. It's finally here! Lady Gaga, Adam Driver starrer 'House of Gucci' trailer is out Shakira's representatives in Spain said in an emailed statement on Thursday that the court document was an "expected step in the process" and that the singer`s legal team "remains confident and fully cooperative with the judiciary and will not comment further". The 44-year-old singer and the FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique have been together since 2011 and they have two children.

Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has become the latest artist to sell the rights to her catalogue of 145 songs to London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund , the investment firm said on Wednesday (January 13), as the coronavirus crisis crushes concert earnings.

Queen of Latin Music' Shakira tunes in to trend of selling music rights

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has become the latest artist to sell the rights to her catalogue of 145 songs to London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the investment firm said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus crisis crushes concert earnings.

The three-time Grammy award winner, famous for her songs such as "Hips Don`t Lie", "Whenever, Wherever", "Underneath Your Clothes" and 2010 FIFA World Cup song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", has sold over 80 million records and has a strong following on music streaming platforms Spotify and YouTube. 
 
The pandemic has all but shut down live concert earnings and a growing list of musicians have sought to monetise their back catalogues. Bob Dylan sold his back catalogue last month and he has been followed by others, such as Neil Young. 
 
A surge in online music streaming, which has sent several old hits back to the top of today`s charts, has added to the draw for investors. JP Morgan said Hipgnosis was an attractive investment given its long-term revenues due to copyright laws. 
 
"At eight years old, long before I sang, I wrote to make sense of the world," Shakira, 43, said in a statement. 
 
"Each song is a reflection of the person I was at the time that I wrote it, but once a song is out in the world, it belongs not only to me but to those who appreciate it as well," she said. "I know Hipgnosis will be a great home for my catalogue." 
 
The specialist investment firm did not disclose financial details of the deal, which is Hipgnosis` most recent after others this year with Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and record producer Jimmy Iovine. 
 
Bob Dylan sold his back catalogue to Universal Music Group in December. 
 
Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis hailed the deal with Shakira, calling her "the Queen of Latin Music". 
 
"What no one should ever take for granted is that she is one of the most serious and successful songwriters of the last 25 years, having written or co-written virtually every song she has ever recorded," he said.

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has become the latest artist to sell the rights to her catalogue of 145 songs to London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the investment firm said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus crisis crushes concert earnings.

Colombian pop superstar Shakira has become the latest artist to sell the rights to her catalogue of 145 songs to London-listed Hipgnosis Songs Fund, the investment firm said on Wednesday, as the coronavirus crisis crushes concert earnings. The three-time Grammy award winner, famous for her songs such as "Hips Don`t Lie", "Whenever, Wherever", "Underneath Your Clothes" and 2010 FIFA World Cup song "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)", has sold over 80 million records and has a strong following on music streaming platforms Spotify and YouTube. The pandemic has all but shut down live concert earnings and a growing list of musicians have sought to monetise their back catalogues. Bob Dylan sold his back catalogue last month and he has been followed by others, such as Neil Young. A surge in online music streaming, which has sent several old hits back to the top of today`s charts, has added to the draw for investors. JP Morgan said Hipgnosis was an attractive investment given its long-term revenues due to copyright laws. "At eight years old, long before I sang, I wrote to make sense of the world," Shakira, 43, said in a statement. "Each song is a reflection of the person I was at the time that I wrote it, but once a song is out in the world, it belongs not only to me but to those who appreciate it as well," she said. "I know Hipgnosis will be a great home for my catalogue." The specialist investment firm did not disclose financial details of the deal, which is Hipgnosis` most recent after others this year with Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and record producer Jimmy Iovine. Bob Dylan sold his back catalogue to Universal Music Group in December. Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis hailed the deal with Shakira, calling her "the Queen of Latin Music". "What no one should ever take for granted is that she is one of the most serious and successful songwriters of the last 25 years, having written or co-written virtually every song she has ever recorded," he said.

'Queen of Latin Music' Shakira tunes in to trend of selling music rights

The entire world is facing lockdown due to coronavirus, as it holds millions of people in their homes, pop diva Shakira make good use of the time by acquiring a degree in ancient Philosophy. 
 
The songstress has graduated with a degree in ancient philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;

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On Thursday Shakira took to Twitter and flaunted her certificate and captioned, "I just graduated from my 4-week Ancient Philosophy course with the University of Pennsylvania (@Penn). I know... my hobbies are very impractical, but it took a lot of hours after the kids were asleep.

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The 43-year-old singer is isolating with her two children and husband, professional footballer Gerard Pique at home in Spain. 
 
The course is offered by the University of Pennsylvania via a platform called Coursera.

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Twitterati also shows their reaction to Shakira's achievement, as some of them wrote.

''Imagine the teacher goes 'ok I'm going to randomly pair everyone off for this assignment'&nbsp;and you get Shakira''.a fan wrote.

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While probing her degree one wrote,''I don’t think you should be wasting your time taking this useless courses when you have kids to take care of and spend valuable time with them. How can you consider anything else more important than quality time with your beautiful kids? Are they not a priority for you?''

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The entire world is facing lockdown due to coronavirus, as it holds millions of people in their homes, pop diva Shakira make good use of the time by acquiring a degree in ancient Philosophy.

The entire world is facing lockdown due to coronavirus, as it holds millions of people in their homes, pop diva Shakira make good use of the time by acquiring a degree in ancient Philosophy. The songstress has graduated with a degree in ancient philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. Also read: 'Saturday Night Live' home edition returns with Brad Pitt as Dr Anthony Fauci On Thursday Shakira took to Twitter and flaunted her certificate and captioned, "I just graduated from my 4-week Ancient Philosophy course with the University of Pennsylvania (@Penn). I know... my hobbies are very impractical, but it took a lot of hours after the kids were asleep. I just graduated from my 4 week Ancient Philosophy course with the University of Pennsylvania (@Penn). I know... my hobbies are very impractical, but it took a lot of hours after the kids were asleep. Thank you Plato and predecessors for all the "fun" over the past month! pic.twitter.com/cFTCXDjliX — Shakira (@shakira) April 23, 2020 × The 43-year-old singer is isolating with her two children and husband, professional footballer Gerard Pique at home in Spain. The course is offered by the University of Pennsylvania via a platform called Coursera. Also read: Scarlett Johansson says 'I made my career out of being second choice' Twitterati also shows their reaction to Shakira's achievement, as some of them wrote. ''Imagine the teacher goes 'ok I'm going to randomly pair everyone off for this assignment' and you get Shakira''.a fan wrote. Imagine the teacher goes "ok I'm going to randomly pair everyone off for this assignment" and you get Shakira — Lana Del Rey Szn (@RaysGoat) April 23, 2020 × Congratulations Shakira! This IS a great accomplishment! I feel like the Allegory of the Cave is particularly relevant in this day and age, and something I think about often. I've only had a modest education philosophy, but it has served me well and I hope the same for you! — Open Ocean Exploration (@RebeccaRHelm) April 23, 2020 × While probing her degree one wrote,''I don’t think you should be wasting your time taking this useless courses when you have kids to take care of and spend valuable time with them. How can you consider anything else more important than quality time with your beautiful kids? Are they not a priority for you?'' I don’t think you should be wasting your time taking this useless courses when you have kids to take care of and spend valuable time with them. How can you consider anything else more important than quality time with your beautiful kids? Are they not a priority for you? 🤦🏾‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ — Gaby (@Mex06271) April 23, 2020 ×

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Latin American divas, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought the house down with their energetic performances at Sunday`s Super Bowl halftime show complete with hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits.&nbsp; 
 
The two pop divas performed with big troupes on the world's glitziest stages.&nbsp; 
 
Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin also appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signalled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with 'Hola, Miami.'&nbsp;

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Dressed in a sequined, ruby-red outfit with matching boots, Shakira led her team of dancers through snippets of hits such as ' Whenever, Wherever' and 'Hips Don`t Lie' as she set the stage ready for JLo's act.

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Lopez made her entrance in black leather and studs on a stage set resembling the top of the Empire State Building, as ' Jenny from the Block' &nbsp;proudly announced she was from the Bronx, New York. 
 
The 12-minute halftime show at the Super Bowl is a big attraction for crowds at the stadium&nbsp;as well as TV audience. Every year, the game, as well as halftime performance, attracts nearly 100 million television viewers in the United States.

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In Miami, a majority Latino city, where the Kansas City Chiefs played the San Francisco 49ers for the championship of the National Football League, the show`s organizers had discreetly built up expectations for a display of girl power with a Latina twist. 
 
The backgrounds of the two headliners fit two of the demographics the National Football League is trying to attract to expand its fan base: women and Latinos. 
 
During her act, JLo changed into a lacy bodysuit, unfurling a rectangular boa with the US flag on one side and the Puerto Rican flag on the other. It was a subtle reminder that Puerto Ricans - hit by a Category 5 hurricane in 2017 and more recently set back by a series of earthquakes - are Americans, too.

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She then strutted to 'On the Floor,' &nbsp;a 2011 hit, and 'Let`s Get Loud,' a track from her debut 1999 album, featuring a girls` choir. 
Shakira, 43, who is from Barranquilla, Colombia, in building up the show she let it be known she sympathized with Latinos in the United States, where anti-immigration rhetoric has become more open in recent years. 
 
"Latinos are going through a difficult time in the US&nbsp;right now, and I think it`s very important for us to convey a message of unity and also to show what a relevant force the Latin community is in this country," Shakira told reporters on Thursday. 
 
This year`s Super Bowl broke ground for women in high places, including in the ownership of both teams (Denise York of the 49ers and Norma Hunt of the Chiefs), and on the sidelines, where San Francisco`s offensive assistant Katie Sowers became the first woman to coach in a Super Bowl. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/super-bowl-2020-jennifer-lopez-and-her-daughter-emme-steals-the-halftime-show-278270#jennifer-lopez-daughter-278249">See more pics here</a>

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"That statement alone is empowering," Lopez told reporters on Thursday, referring to the women owners and halftime headliners.

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The Super Bowl halftime show started out 53 years ago with university marching bands, a high school drill team and two guys flying with jet packs. It has since evolved into a showcase for A-list talent, including Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Madonna and Lady Gaga.

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Latin American divas, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought the house down with their energetic performances at Sunday`s Super Bowl halftime show complete with hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits.

Latin American divas, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira brought the house down with their energetic performances at Sunday`s Super Bowl halftime show complete with hip-shaking choreography and a medley of infectious hits. The two pop divas performed with big troupes on the world's glitziest stages. Latin artists Bad Bunny and J Balvin also appeared as surprise guests in the extravaganza, which signalled its Latin American influences from the onset, when Shakira greeted the stadium audience in Spanish with 'Hola, Miami.' Dressed in a sequined, ruby-red outfit with matching boots, Shakira led her team of dancers through snippets of hits such as ' Whenever, Wherever' and 'Hips Don`t Lie' as she set the stage ready for JLo's act. Lopez made her entrance in black leather and studs on a stage set resembling the top of the Empire State Building, as ' Jenny from the Block' proudly announced she was from the Bronx, New York. The 12-minute halftime show at the Super Bowl is a big attraction for crowds at the stadium as well as TV audience. Every year, the game, as well as halftime performance, attracts nearly 100 million television viewers in the United States. Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old daughter makes her debut at Super Bowl half time In Miami, a majority Latino city, where the Kansas City Chiefs played the San Francisco 49ers for the championship of the National Football League, the show`s organizers had discreetly built up expectations for a display of girl power with a Latina twist. The backgrounds of the two headliners fit two of the demographics the National Football League is trying to attract to expand its fan base: women and Latinos. During her act, JLo changed into a lacy bodysuit, unfurling a rectangular boa with the US flag on one side and the Puerto Rican flag on the other. It was a subtle reminder that Puerto Ricans - hit by a Category 5 hurricane in 2017 and more recently set back by a series of earthquakes - are Americans, too. She then strutted to 'On the Floor,' a 2011 hit, and 'Let`s Get Loud,' a track from her debut 1999 album, featuring a girls` choir. Shakira, 43, who is from Barranquilla, Colombia, in building up the show she let it be known she sympathized with Latinos in the United States, where anti-immigration rhetoric has become more open in recent years. "Latinos are going through a difficult time in the US right now, and I think it`s very important for us to convey a message of unity and also to show what a relevant force the Latin community is in this country," Shakira told reporters on Thursday. This year`s Super Bowl broke ground for women in high places, including in the ownership of both teams (Denise York of the 49ers and Norma Hunt of the Chiefs), and on the sidelines, where San Francisco`s offensive assistant Katie Sowers became the first woman to coach in a Super Bowl. See more pics here "That statement alone is empowering," Lopez told reporters on Thursday, referring to the women owners and halftime headliners. The Super Bowl halftime show started out 53 years ago with university marching bands, a high school drill team and two guys flying with jet packs. It has since evolved into a showcase for A-list talent, including Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Madonna and Lady Gaga. (With inputs from Reuters)

Jennifer Lopez, Shakira set the stage on fire at Super Bowl halftime show

In the event, the duo showed they could sing, belly dance, crowd surf, knee slide, pole dance and even play drums.

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira sparkle at the Super Bowl

Chip off the old block! Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old daughter Emme Maribel Muniz just stole the limelight from her famous mother as she performed at the Super Bowl halftime. The 11 year -old rendition 'Let's Get Loud' had Shakira backing her at the drums while mum JLo also sang along.&nbsp; 
 
Emme's performance was kept as a secret till the last moment and she appeared on stage with a chorus of kids, singing JLo's early hits- that had catapulted her to fame nearly three decades back.&nbsp; 
 
On Sunday night, life came to a full circle as Lopez passed on the hit song to her daughter for her national debut. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/super-bowl-2020-jennifer-lopez-and-her-daughter-emme-steals-the-halftime-show-278270#jennifer-lopez-daughter-278249">See pics here</a> 
 
Lopez also sang&nbsp;Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born in the USA' with her daughter while draped in a Puerto Rican flag made of a feather boa.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-jennifer-lopez-shakira-set-the-stage-on-fire-at-super-bowl-halftime-show-278218">Shakira, 43, and Lopez</a> were also joined on the halftime stage by reggaeton superstars J Balvin and Bad Bunny at the 2020 Super Bowl at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Florida.

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Emme and her twin brother Maximilian David Muñiz are Jennifer Lopez's children from her previous marriage to Latino singer Marc Anthony. As Emme took to stage, proud father too shared an image on Twitter to declare how proud he was of her.&nbsp; 
 
" Emme Daddy is so proud of you. You are my heart and I am forever yours," Anthony tweeted.&nbsp;

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The performance also served as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, with a cross on the field lit up in the Los Angeles Lakers’ colours, purple and gold.&nbsp;

Chip off the old block! Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old daughter Emme Maribel Muniz just stole the limelight from her famous mother as she performed at the Super Bowl halftime.

Chip off the old block! Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old daughter Emme Maribel Muniz just stole the limelight from her famous mother as she performed at the Super Bowl halftime. The 11 year -old rendition 'Let's Get Loud' had Shakira backing her at the drums while mum JLo also sang along. Emme's performance was kept as a secret till the last moment and she appeared on stage with a chorus of kids, singing JLo's early hits- that had catapulted her to fame nearly three decades back. On Sunday night, life came to a full circle as Lopez passed on the hit song to her daughter for her national debut. See pics here Lopez also sang Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born in the USA' with her daughter while draped in a Puerto Rican flag made of a feather boa. The best part of this halftime show is J.Lo singing with her daughter Emme and Shakira ❤️ #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/epe0c2PJvW — Alyssa Bailey (@alyssabailey) February 3, 2020 × Missing halftime show about now.... here is Emme ..slaying it @JLo pic.twitter.com/Q6ibMQlFbp — Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) February 3, 2020 × Shakira, 43, and Lopez were also joined on the halftime stage by reggaeton superstars J Balvin and Bad Bunny at the 2020 Super Bowl at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Florida. Emme and her twin brother Maximilian David Muñiz are Jennifer Lopez's children from her previous marriage to Latino singer Marc Anthony. As Emme took to stage, proud father too shared an image on Twitter to declare how proud he was of her. " Emme Daddy is so proud of you. You are my heart and I am forever yours," Anthony tweeted. Emme Daddy is so proud of you. You are my ❤ and I am forever yours. pic.twitter.com/GLhmZOneBv — Marc Anthony (@MarcAnthony) February 3, 2020 × The performance also served as a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, with a cross on the field lit up in the Los Angeles Lakers’ colours, purple and gold.

Jennifer Lopez's 11-year-old daughter makes her debut at Super Bowl half time

Super Bowl 2020: Jennifer Lopez and daughter Emme set the stage on fire

Multi-faceted sensation Jennifer Lopez on Thursday announced she and pop star Shakira would headline the National Football League's Super Bowl halftime show in Miami in February.

The 50-year-old Lopez -- who is currently basking in the success of her much-lauded performance in the recently released film 'Hustlers'&nbsp;-- dropped the news in a tweeted photo of her and Shakira, sporting matching metallic gold tube tops and black leather pants, saying with emojis that they were going to "set the world on fire."

"It doesn't get any bigger than this! So excited about getting on that #SuperBowlLIV" stage tweeted Shakira. The NFL confirmed the news on Twitter.

The Latina superstars will be part of the NFL's bid to rebuild its embattled halftime show -- one of pop music's most visible gigs -- which last year struggled to secure performers over the treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

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Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL since opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March 2017, began kneeling in protest of social injustice and racial inequality during pre-game renditions of the US national anthem three years ago.

The move became a talking point for Donald Trump in September 2017, with the US president saying the players were insulting the nation and should be fired.

The 2019 halftime show saw the performance slot go from highly coveted to largely unwanted, with prominent artists including Rihanna, P!nk and Cardi B reportedly turning it down over Kaepernick's plight.

The radio-friendly pop band Maroon 5 controversially led the marquee show alongside rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi.

In August, the NFL entered a partnership with rapper Jay-Z, which the league hailed as a move to promote social justice and the artist said would allow the league to advance from protest to action.

But many criticized Jay-Z's deal with the NFL, with some calling it a "money move" that betrayed Kaepernick, whom the entertainment mogul had thrown his weight behind in the past.

Jay-Z's music and sports company Roc Nation represents Shakira.

Multi-faceted sensation Jennifer Lopez on Thursday announced she and pop star Shakira would headline the National Football League's Super Bowl halftime show in Miami in February.

Multi-faceted sensation Jennifer Lopez on Thursday announced she and pop star Shakira would headline the National Football League's Super Bowl halftime show in Miami in February. The 50-year-old Lopez -- who is currently basking in the success of her much-lauded performance in the recently released film 'Hustlers' -- dropped the news in a tweeted photo of her and Shakira, sporting matching metallic gold tube tops and black leather pants, saying with emojis that they were going to "set the world on fire." "It doesn't get any bigger than this! So excited about getting on that #SuperBowlLIV" stage tweeted Shakira. The NFL confirmed the news on Twitter. The Latina superstars will be part of the NFL's bid to rebuild its embattled halftime show -- one of pop music's most visible gigs -- which last year struggled to secure performers over the treatment of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. View this post on Instagram This is happening. 🌎 02.02.20 A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Sep 26, 2019 at 12:33pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Going to set the world on 🔥🔥🔥 @shakira #PepsiHalftime #SuperBowlLIV @pepsi A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Sep 26, 2019 at 12:50pm PDT × Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL since opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March 2017, began kneeling in protest of social injustice and racial inequality during pre-game renditions of the US national anthem three years ago. The move became a talking point for Donald Trump in September 2017, with the US president saying the players were insulting the nation and should be fired. The 2019 halftime show saw the performance slot go from highly coveted to largely unwanted, with prominent artists including Rihanna, P!nk and Cardi B reportedly turning it down over Kaepernick's plight. The radio-friendly pop band Maroon 5 controversially led the marquee show alongside rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi. In August, the NFL entered a partnership with rapper Jay-Z, which the league hailed as a move to promote social justice and the artist said would allow the league to advance from protest to action. But many criticized Jay-Z's deal with the NFL, with some calling it a "money move" that betrayed Kaepernick, whom the entertainment mogul had thrown his weight behind in the past. Jay-Z's music and sports company Roc Nation represents Shakira.

Jennifer Lopez, Shakira to headline Super Bowl halftime show

Colombian superstar Shakira was questioned by a judge near Barcelona on Thursday over alleged <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/shakira-tax-fraud-court-appearance-brought-forward-to-thursday-224314">evasion of 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) in taxes.</a> 
The 42-year-old singer avoided dozens of reporters, photographers and television cameras at the courthouse in Esplugues de Llobregat by entering and leaving via an adjacent garage. 
 
The hearing of the performer, one of the biggest stars from Latin America who lives in Barcelona with footballer Gerard Pique and their two young sons, lasted an hour and 20 minutes, a court spokeswoman said. 
 
She only responded to her lawyer, she added. 
 
Prosecutors accuse her and one of her advisers of fraud after she allegedly failed to pay taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014. 
The case only covers the period from 2012 to 2014, however, as the timeframe to prosecute alleged tax offences in 2011 has expired. 
 
Prosecutors say that while she moved to Spain in 2011 when her relationship with Pique was made public, she maintained her official tax residency in the Bahamas until 2015 when she started paying taxes in Spain. 
 
Neither Shakira nor her lawyer spoke to the press, but her press team released a statement in which they said the artist was innocent.&nbsp;They stressed that she had paid everything claimed by tax authorities.&nbsp; 
 
"There is currently no debt," read the statement.

'Fulfilled' tax duties&nbsp; 
 
Her defence team had previously argued that until 2014 she earned most of her money in international tours and did not live more than six months a year in Spain -- and was therefore not a resident under tax law. 
 
The statement said "Shakira has always fulfilled her tax duties in all those countries in which she has worked, including in the period between 2011 and 2014." 
 
It added that she followed "the opinions and precise recommendations of her advisers, who are top-level professionals from one of the biggest companies in the world." 
 
This is the second time in just over two months that Shakira has appeared in court in Spain after having denied allegations she and Colombian singer Carlos Vives plagiarised part of their Grammy award-winning hit "La Bicicleta." 
 
The Madrid court subsequently cleared her and Vives, saying there had been "no plagiarism whatsoever." 
 
With her mix of Latin and Arabic rhythms and rock influences, Shakira is one of the biggest stars from Latin America, scoring major global hits with songs such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever."

Colombian superstar Shakira was questioned by a judge near Barcelona on Thursday over alleged evasion of 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) in taxes. The 42-year-old singer avoided dozens of reporters, photographers and television cameras at the courthouse in Esplugues de Llobregat by entering and leaving via an adjacent garage.

Colombian superstar Shakira was questioned by a judge near Barcelona on Thursday over alleged evasion of 14.5 million euros ($16.3 million) in taxes. The 42-year-old singer avoided dozens of reporters, photographers and television cameras at the courthouse in Esplugues de Llobregat by entering and leaving via an adjacent garage. The hearing of the performer, one of the biggest stars from Latin America who lives in Barcelona with footballer Gerard Pique and their two young sons, lasted an hour and 20 minutes, a court spokeswoman said. She only responded to her lawyer, she added. Prosecutors accuse her and one of her advisers of fraud after she allegedly failed to pay taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014. The case only covers the period from 2012 to 2014, however, as the timeframe to prosecute alleged tax offences in 2011 has expired. Prosecutors say that while she moved to Spain in 2011 when her relationship with Pique was made public, she maintained her official tax residency in the Bahamas until 2015 when she started paying taxes in Spain. Neither Shakira nor her lawyer spoke to the press, but her press team released a statement in which they said the artist was innocent. They stressed that she had paid everything claimed by tax authorities. "There is currently no debt," read the statement. 'Fulfilled' tax duties Her defence team had previously argued that until 2014 she earned most of her money in international tours and did not live more than six months a year in Spain -- and was therefore not a resident under tax law. The statement said "Shakira has always fulfilled her tax duties in all those countries in which she has worked, including in the period between 2011 and 2014." It added that she followed "the opinions and precise recommendations of her advisers, who are top-level professionals from one of the biggest companies in the world." This is the second time in just over two months that Shakira has appeared in court in Spain after having denied allegations she and Colombian singer Carlos Vives plagiarised part of their Grammy award-winning hit "La Bicicleta." The Madrid court subsequently cleared her and Vives, saying there had been "no plagiarism whatsoever." With her mix of Latin and Arabic rhythms and rock influences, Shakira is one of the biggest stars from Latin America, scoring major global hits with songs such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever."

Shakira questioned by Spanish judge over alleged tax fraud, singer states she has fulfilled tax duties

Colombian superstar Shakira will be questioned in court in Spain over alleged tax evasion on Thursday, six days earlier than initially scheduled, a court said.

The hearing, which had been set for June 12, will now get underway on Thursday at 10am (0800 GMT) at a court in Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona where the singer lives with her partner, FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, the high court of Catalonia said in a statement Monday.

The 42-year-old is suspected of not paying taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014, according to prosecutors.

The case only covers the period from 2012 to 2014, however, as the timeframe to prosecute alleged tax offences in 2011 has expired.

In a relationship since 2011 with Pique, with whom she has two sons, Shakira transferred her official residency to Spain in 2015.

Until then, it was in the Bahamas.

But a spokesman for prosecutors in Barcelona told AFP last year that this didn't "match reality" with her children and partner were in Barcelona.

Shakira's representatives insist that until 2014 she earned most of her money in international tours and didn't live more than six months a year in Spain -- a prerequisite to be an official tax-paying resident in the country.

With her mix of Latin and Arabic rhythms and rock influences, Shakira is one of the biggest stars from Latin America, scoring major global hits with songs such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever."

Colombian superstar Shakira will be questioned in court in Spain over alleged tax evasion on Thursday, six days earlier than initially scheduled, a court said. The hearing, which had been set for June 12, will now get underway on Thursday at 10am (0800 GMT) at a court in Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona where the singer lives with her partner, FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, the high court of Catalonia said in a statement Monday.

Colombian superstar Shakira will be questioned in court in Spain over alleged tax evasion on Thursday, six days earlier than initially scheduled, a court said. The hearing, which had been set for June 12, will now get underway on Thursday at 10am (0800 GMT) at a court in Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona where the singer lives with her partner, FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, the high court of Catalonia said in a statement Monday. The 42-year-old is suspected of not paying taxes in Spain despite being a resident between 2011 and 2014, according to prosecutors. The case only covers the period from 2012 to 2014, however, as the timeframe to prosecute alleged tax offences in 2011 has expired. In a relationship since 2011 with Pique, with whom she has two sons, Shakira transferred her official residency to Spain in 2015. Until then, it was in the Bahamas. But a spokesman for prosecutors in Barcelona told AFP last year that this didn't "match reality" with her children and partner were in Barcelona. Shakira's representatives insist that until 2014 she earned most of her money in international tours and didn't live more than six months a year in Spain -- a prerequisite to be an official tax-paying resident in the country. With her mix of Latin and Arabic rhythms and rock influences, Shakira is one of the biggest stars from Latin America, scoring major global hits with songs such as "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever."

Shakira tax fraud court appearance brought forward to Thursday

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