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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘My home was falling apart': Shakira breaks silence on betrayal, heartbreak, & Piqué's alleged affair
Shakira, the Colombian pop star known for global hits and unmatched stage presence, recently shared insights on how life has changed since her 2022 breakup with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué. Speaking during the 2025 Grammy Awards—where she received the award for Best Latin Pop Album—Shakira opened up about the emotional challenges she's faced. In an interview with Live From E!, she said, 'Life hasn't always been kind,' hinting at the personal struggles she's worked through since the end of her long-term relationship. The couple's separation came after more than a decade together, during which they built a life and a family. Despite the difficulties, Shakira noted that the journey made her stronger. She referred back to her 2009 single, saying, 'The she-wolf is still here.' How it all began on the world stage Shakira and Piqué's relationship started in 2010 during the filming of her 'Waka Waka' music video for the FIFA World Cup. Their connection quickly turned romantic, and by 2011, the two had gone public. Over the years, they welcomed two sons—Milan and Sasha—and were often seen together at public events and family outings. In earlier interviews, Shakira had expressed her discomfort with the idea of marriage. Speaking with 60 Minutes in 2020, she admitted, 'Marriage scares the out of me,' explaining she preferred the dynamic of being a partner without the formal structure of marriage. Signs of trouble and the end of the relationship In mid-2022, signs of separation began to appear. Reports confirmed that Piqué was living separately from Shakira, and the couple later made their split official. According to People en Español, Shakira was going through an especially difficult time—she had just found out about Piqué's alleged infidelity with Clara Chia Marti while her father was in intensive care. 'Everything happened at once,' she told the publication. 'My home was falling apart.' Following the breakup, Shakira released music that reflected her personal struggles, some tracks seemingly addressing themes of betrayal and emotional pain. Career sacrifices and a renewed focus on independence Shakira also spoke about the career sacrifices she made for the relationship. In an interview with The Sunday Times, she revealed that she had paused her professional life 'to be next to Gerard, so he could play football.' The time she invested in family life came at the cost of several opportunities, but she emphasized that she now feels more self-reliant than ever. 'I feel complete,' she said in an earlier 2023 interview with Canal Estrellas. Despite the hardships, Shakira appears focused on her music and personal growth.
Los Angeles Times
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Actor William Levy arrested on charges of disorderly intoxication, trespassing at a Florida restaurant
William Levy, the telenovela actor who also competed on 'Dancing With the Stars,' was arrested Monday in the Miami metro area on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing, court documents revealed. The 'Triunfo del Amor' actor was arrested after police responded to a complaint at a restaurant in Weston, Fla., a city north of Miami, late Monday night. 'The arrestee [Levy], who was highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance inside the restaurant was given a trespass warning ... not to return back to the business by the manager on duty,' the arrest report stated. '[Levy] was given multiple verbal orders to leave the property as [he] was ignoring [police] commands and was eventually placed into custody for trespass after warning.' Levy was then detained at the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, where he was held on two separate bail charges of $250. The 44-year-old actor made bail Tuesday morning and addressed a crowd of reporters outside of where he was being held. He explained that he was grabbing drinks with parents from his son's baseball team when a heated discussion — that he claimed he was not initially partaking in — broke out. 'From one moment to the next a conversation broke out between some other people,' Levy told reporters. 'I got in the middle of it ... and well, I was the one who ended up in handcuffs.' The 'Cuidado con el Ángel' star also dispelled the idea that he had pushed someone during the alleged altercation at the restaurant and said that it never became physical. 'There are cameras [that will show the truth],' Levy said. The Times has reached out to Levy's representatives for comment. The actor, born William Gutiérrez-Levy in Cuba, moved to Florida during his teenage years and went on to become one of the most well-known working telenovela stars. His first long-running role in novelas was in 2007 when he played the role of Larry Irázabal on 'Acorralada.' Levy landed his first novela leading role with 2008's 'Cuidado con el Ángel' and followed that up with a 90-episode leading role run in 'Sortilegio' in 2009. He has had lead roles in six other telenovelas since 2010, including mostly recently 'Vuelve a Mí,' which aired on Telemundo and concluded in 2024. Levy was named People en Español's 'sexiest man of the year' in 2011 and is sometimes referred to as the Latino Brad Pitt. English-speaking audiences may best recognize Levy for placing third on 'Dancing With the Stars' in 2012. He also had roles in Tyler Perry's 2014 dramedy 'The Single Moms Club,' 2016's 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter' and for his cameo in the 2017 comedy 'Girls Trip.'
Miami Herald
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
New details emerge about William Levy's arrest at this upscale Broward steakhouse
Details are emerging about William Levy's arrest earlier this week in South Florida. According to a police report from the Broward County Sheriff's Office, cops responded to Baires Grill in Weston, about 45 minutes north of Miami, regarding a problem with a patron at approximately 10 p.m. Monday. When officers arrived they encountered Levy, who was 'highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance inside the establishment.' The telenovela star was issued a trespass warning and was told by the manager not to return to the business. Cops also told him to vamoose. 'The arrestee was given multiple verbal orders to leave the property,' reads the complaint. The affidavit adds that Levy ignored commands and was eventually placed into police custody. The so-called Latin Brad Pitt was transported to Broward County Main Jail, in nearby Fort Lauderdale. The 44-year-old 'Dancing with the Stars' alum was booked on two charges: disorderly conduct in a public place and trespassing in an occupied structure or conveyance. The father of two was released the following day on $500 bond. Outside the courthouse, the telenovela hunk told a gaggle of reporters that the reason he re-entered the Argentine eatery was his cellphone was inside. He added the situation never got physical, despite a reporter saying there was a rumor he had 'pushed' someone. 'There are cameras to show [the truth],' he said. According to People en Español, Levy was at Baires hanging out with parents of his son Christopher's baseball teammates, and invited everyone for a round of drinks. The number of people in the group is unclear. 'When the bill came, I don't know the exact amount, but it was an exorbitant figure,' the source told the outlet. 'He said he wasn't going to pay.' A scan of the menu at the upscale steakhouse reveals cocktails range in price from $17 to $19. (Their weekday happy hours offer 50 percent from 4-7 p.m.) After the actor took the matter of the check up with the manager, things escalated, the source added, and police were called. The source confirmed that the restaurant drama had nothing to do with the Cuban native's ex, Elizabeth Gutierrez. A year ago, cops responded to Levy's Southwest Ranches home due to a dispute with the telenovela actress. No arrests were made. Miami Herald police reporter Milena Malaver contributed to this report.
Los Angeles Times
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Remember this banger? Shakira's ‘La Tortura' just turned 20
Love is Shakira's kryptonite. But for those who dare betray her, the aftermath can be utter torture. For 20 years now, the contagious rhythm and fiery lyrics of 'La Tortura,' along with its steamy music video, have continued to ripple through the airwaves, reminding audiences that Shakira's emotions are not to be toyed with. (Don't say she didn't warn you, Pique.) Released on April 11, 2005, 'La Tortura' came at a special point in the pop star's career. Four years earlier, the Colombian singer had wooed English speakers with her first crossover album, 'Laundry Service,' which sold 13 million copies worldwide. As L.A. Times reporter Agustin Gurza wrote, the English-language album was 'a smash that launched her global career.' But Shakira was already considered an unstoppable force in Latin America after reaching commercial success with her 1998 pop-rock album, 'Dónde Están los Ladrones?' The 2005 release of her sixth studio album, 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1,' seemed to mark her humble homecoming to the language that had supported her since the beginning — crossover be damned! Some music critics, like Gurza, lambasted 'Fijación Oral, Vol. 1' for its lovesick lyrics in tracks like 'En Tus Pupilas' — which the singer wrote while in a long-term romance with Antonio de la Rúa, son of Argentina's former president Fernando de la Rúa. The album's lead single, however, managed to stave off the harshest criticisms. '['La Tortura] is deliciously pop,' writes Gurza. 'Radio loves it and the clubs will too.' Shakira produced the song with an infectious rhythm of reggaeton, a genre that was quickly taking over the Latin music scene at the time. Co-written with composer Luis Fernando Ochoa, 'La Tortura' also featured Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz, whose raspy flamenco vocals offset Shakira's rapid-fire quips: 'Mejor te guardas todo eso a otro perro con ese hueso y nos decimos adiós,' which translates to 'You better keep all that to another dog with that bone, and we'll say goodbye.' Behind the scenes, 'La Tortura' would test the boundaries of Shakira's perfectionism; up until that point in her career, she had never collaborated with another artist. She recalled that vulnerable process to People en Español in 2005: 'I remember saying to [Sanz], 'Can't you change this little note?' And he just said, 'What?' He almost threw a record at my head.' Yet the experience kick-started a life-long friendship for the duet, so tight that they were often rumored to be lovers. 'La Tortura' debuted in the United States at No. 98 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 23. Shakira and Sanz would later snag two wins at the 7th Latin Grammy Awards, including record of the year and song of the year. Yet perhaps what cemented the song as a Latin pop classic was its music video, which was one of the first Spanish-language videos to circulate across U.S. channels MTV and VH1, following the lead of Daddy Yankee's music video 'Gasolina,' which aired earlier in 2004. Directed by Michael Haussman, the three-minute clip features a scorned Shakira opposite an unfaithful Sanz. In one scene, Sanz peeks through the window to catch a glimpse of his tearful ex-love. As his ego assumes she is mourning their breakup, the camera moves to reveal her cutting onions. 'It has a timeless vibe because there's nothing stylistically tying it to any time period,' Haussman tells The Times. 'Except if you look at the [flip] phones.' There's also the iconic oil-soaked sequence featuring a chest-pumping Shakira, who whips her wavy hair from side to side. Though not initially in the director's plan, the look has become a favorite among fans, who have tried to replicate her moves on TikTok. 'The grease scene came from Shakira,' said Haussman. 'She showed me someone with grease black oil. It was a very cool image and she said, 'Can we do something like this?'' Some of the music video's flashback scenes were so intimate with Sanz that Shakira reportedly consulted a priest to ensure it was proper to carry on, given her relationship with then-fiancé La Rúa. (According to Elle Magazine, she got the green light.) The duo later performed their hit live at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, where they made history as the first act to do so in a language other than English. The music video was nominated in three categories: female video, dance video and viewer's choice award. Although Shakira didn't walk away with a Moonman statue that night, 'La Tortura' will always be the first Spanish-language music video to be nominated in the esteemed categories. Two decades later, the song's lyrics still bite — especially now that the singer is in the middle of her post-separation victory lap, also known as her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. She is set to perform June 20 at te SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
