‘My darkest hours’: Shakira breaks silence on split from Gerard Pique for first time

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A judge in Spain has approved a request for Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion in the country, after she refused to settle claims that she has failed to pay 14.5 million euros to the Spanish government.Prosecutors said that they planned to take the singer to court last month, after settlement negotiations failed, adding that they are pushing for an eight year prison sentence if she is convicted.The dispute relates to a disagreement over where Shakira was primarily based between 2012 and 2014. The Colombian pop star, who is married to Barcelona football player Gerard Piqué – although they separated earlier this year – became a full resident, and therefore tax payer, of Spain in 2015.However, Spanish authorities believe that she was also a resident of the country between 2012 and 2014 – despite actually registering her residence in the Bahamas – and therefore should have been paying tax on her worldwide earnings in the country during this time too.Anyone who spends more than six months of a year in Spain is considered liable for tax in the country.

A Barcelona court has ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial for six counts of alleged tax fraud in the amount of 14.5M million euros ($13.9 million), according to the BBC and local reports. This past summer, it was reported that the Grammy winner was potentially facing an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of 23.8 million euros ($22.7 million) if found guilty. She has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Shakira and Gerard Piqué might not be together as a couple, but the parents would always be there for their two sons despite their status. Recently the Colombian singer and the FC Barcelona star were spotted together watching their 9-year-old son, Milan, play baseball.The estranged couple kept their distance and sat on opposite sides with their guests. Shakira cheered alongside some of her friends and her mother while sitting in the stands, while Gerard was on the other side with his mother.The 45-year-old star got closer to the dugout where her ex was standing, but according to eyewitnesses, they didn’t look at each other.Shakira has had a difficult year.

Shakira is facing up to eight years in jail after being ordered to stand trial over allegations of a £12 million tax fraud. Judicial authorities announced on Tuesday (27. 09.

Shakira is just trying to keep her head up.MORE: Shakira speaks out about tax fraud allegations ahead of courtroom trialThe singer has had quite the tumultuous year, having separated from her boyfriend of eleven years Gerard Piqué, and she has been the subject of a $13.9 million tax evasion case by the Spanish government.Through the ongoing ups and downs, she is simply trying to focus on the wellbeing of her children, and recently broke her silence on both her unexpected break-up, and the case.WATCH: Shakira shakes her hips in new music video for Te FelicitoMORE: Shakira opens up about separation from Gerard Piqué and her sons' reaction"I've remained quiet and just tried to process it all," she first said when asked about her recent break-up by Elle.However, she admitted: "It's been tough not only for me, but also for my kids. Incredibly difficult."Shakira detailed that going through all her latest hardships isn't made easier when it all happens in the spotlight, revealing that: "I have paparazzi camping outside, in front of my house, 24/7.

Shakira might need to face a judge in Spain. The Colombian global sensation will have a trial where she needs to clear her name after being charged with tax fraud.

The trial against Shakira is set to go forward.

There’s an update in Shakira‘s ongoing battle with Spanish authorities over her alleged tax fraud.

Don’t lie. Shakira was ordered to court after she was charged with tax fraud. The “Can’t Remember to Forget You” singer was charged with tax fraud in Spain after she allegedly didn’t pay taxes in the country from 2012 to 2014.

Shakira and her team revealed earlier in July that she would be taking the claims of tax fraud brought against her by the Spanish government to court.MORE: Shakira shares heartfelt tribute to father in emotional postIn a candid new interview with Elle Magazine, where she laid it all bare, she even spoke about why she was setting out to fight the case.VIDEO: Shakira and her sons bring the moves"Because I have to fight for what I believe; because these are false accusations," she said with a sigh, explaining her side of the story that she hadn't been in the country for the days that were mentioned."However, even without evidence to support these fictional claims, as they usually do, they've resorted to a salacious press campaign to try to sway people, and apply pressure in the media along with the threat of reputational damage in order to coerce settlement agreements."MORE: Inside Shakira's 11-year relationship with Gerard Pique – and real reason they never marriedShe even shared why it involved her ex, Gerard Piqué, who she split from after 11 years together in July, stating that because she was with a Spanish citizen, in her opinion, it proved valid. Shakira discussed being away working for a majority of her time"While Gerard and I were dating, I was on a world tour.

allegedly failing to pay $14.7 million in taxes when she lived in Spain between 2012 and 2014, a time she claims she did not live in the country. Prosecutors insist Shakira did live in the country during that time and said she bought a home in Barcelona in May 2012. They said she lived there with her former partner Gerard Piqué and their son, who was born in Spain in 2013.At the time, Shakira’s official residence was in the Bahamas but prosecutors claim she spent most of her time in Spain. “I’ve paid everything they claimed I owed, even before they filed a lawsuit,” she told Elle magazine.

Shakira has tried to "conceal" her breakup with Gerard Piqué from her children. The 45-year-old pop star was in a relationship with FC Barcelona player Gerard, 35 , from 2011 until 2022 and has sons Sasha, seven, and Milan, nine but has struggled with "protecting" her children amind media intrusion. She said: "Oh, this is really hard to talk about personally, especially as this is the first time I’ve ever addressed this situation in an interview.

Coming out with the truth. Shakira opened up about her divorce from Gerard Pique in her New Elle feature. She also opened up how the separation affected her relationship with her kids and family.

Shakira has had a difficult year would be an understatement. Aside from the fact that she’s splitting up from her partner of a decade-plus, her father is experiencing health challenges and she’s also under investigation by the Spanish government, which claim she hasn’t paid the taxes she’s supposed to. Shakira is now on the cover of Elle Magazine, providing some answers on all of these matters and an update on her music.Shakira walks around holding a bloody heart prop while filming a music video with OzunaShakira rumoredly asked Pique to give her back her GrammysA post shared by Shakira (@shakira)In the interview, Shakira discussed her relationship openly, revealing more than she ever had before.

Shakira left the world in shock when it was revealed that she and Gerard Piqué had separated after having two sons and 11 years together.MORE: Inside Shakira's 11-year relationship with Gerard Pique – and real reason they never marriedWhile she has remained quiet since then, also dealing with family health issues, she broke her silence in an interview with Elle Magazine.VIDEO: Shakira and her sons bring the movesSpeaking of using her music as therapy and to heal, she responded: "I've remained quiet and just tried to process it all," when asked about their break-up."It's been tough not only for me, but also for my kids. Incredibly difficult," she added, referring to their sons Sasha and Milan.

Shakira is finding light in her music amid her painful split from her ex Gerard Piqué, which she describes as «the darkest hour in my life.» The 45-year-old Columbian superstar is breaking her silence in her first interview since announcing her split in a joint statement with Piqué in June. The exes share sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, and while they were never married, were together for 12 years. Calling the very public split «incredibly difficult,» Shakira opens up about navigating it all in her new cover story for magazine. «I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids.

Shakira is finally shedding light after calling it quits with Gerard Piqué!

Shakira is finding light in her music amid her painful split from her ex Gerard Piqué, which she describes as «the darkest hour in my life.» The 45-year-old Columbian superstar is breaking her silence in her first interview since announcing her split in a joint statement with Piqué in June. The exes share sons Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, and while they were never married, were together for 12 years. Calling the very public split «incredibly difficult,» Shakira opens up about navigating it all in her new cover story for magazine. «I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids.

POP superstar Shakira has broken her silence after splitting up with footballer Gerard Pique. The singer, 45, has been rocked by Gerard's new relationship with PR girl Clara Chia Marti, 23, who is believed to have met him while working on events at his sports investment firm Kosmos.

Setting the record straight. Shakira broke her silence on her split from ex Gerard Piqué — and addressed her ongoing tax evasion case in Spain.

Shakira is speaking candidly for the first time about her split from ex Gerard Piqué in a new interview with Elle.

Shakira is breaking her silence on her relationship with ex Gerard Piqué.

Gerard Pique’s infidelity to Shakira have come to light. Paparazzi Jordi Martin took to social media over the weekend to allege Piqué was unfaithful to Shakira with Israeli model Bar Refaeli.

Shakira and Gerard Piqué meet with lawyers on September 15 in Barcelona, Spain. The 45-year-old singer, alongside her attorneys, Pilar Mañé and Diego Muñoz, met with the 35-year-old soccer player, who, according to La Vanguardia, after 30 minutes, walked off the reunion.