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Shakira, 33, revealed on her blog Monday that she and beau Antonio de la Rue called it quits last summer after 11 years of dating. "Since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship," she wrote. "Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now." However, Shakira, who called her romance with the investment banker "the most wonderful years of our lives" hinted that they could reconcile in the future.

ALMA Awards2008
Won NCLR ALMA Humanitarian Award

2006
Won ALMA Award
category Spanish-Language Album of the Year for "Fijacion Oral, Vol. 1"

2006
Won ALMA Award
category Outstanding Female Performer
American Music Awards

2006
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2005
Won American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2003
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2002
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

2001
Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Latin Artist

Golden Globes, USA

2008
Got nomination for Golden Globe
category Best Original Song - Motion Picture for "Despedida" (from movie 'Love in the Time of Cholera' (2007))
shared with Antonio Pinto

Grammy Awards

2008
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Beautiful Liar"
shared with Beyonce Knowles

2007
Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for "Hips Don't Lie"
shared with Wyclef Jean

2006
Won Grammy Award
category Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album for "Fijacion Oral Vol. 1"

2001
Won Grammy Award
category Best Latin Pop Album for "MTV Unplugged"
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Shakira launched her new fragrance S by Shakira in Madrid in June. "The type of women who feel a connection with this fragrance would be independent and strong, but also a woman with a great capacity to love and a strong sense of who they are. It’s for a woman who believes in herself," Shakira says. She is bringing her fragrance to the mass market in the U.S. S by Shakira will hit shelves in September, with prices ranging from $17 to $35.

The world came to Soweto on Thursday for a celebration of soccer, music and unity on the eve of Africa's first World Cup, with a concert featuring international headliners Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys.

Black Eyed Peas

Shakira

Veteran South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela took the stage with Grazin' in the Grass a No. 1 international hit in 1968 joined by a new South African star, Lira, who covered the late Miriam Makeba's Pata Pata, another worldwide hit that originated in South Africa. The Black Eyed Peas then took the stage and performed a medley of their hit songs (watch video here). Shakira, sporting animal print, was next with a thrilling rendition of Waka Waka (watch video here), the official World Cup theme song. Alicia Keys followed with a stirring performance (watch video here), which had the audience swaying along with her. The finale of the stadium show featured Sly and the Family Stone singing Everyday People and a fireworks display. South Africa takes on Mexico in the first match of the tournament on Friday morning.

Alicia Keys

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It seems Shakira, 33, still likes getting her hands (and more) dirty, as proven by her display in the video for her latest song Waka Waka (This Time For Africa) - the official World Cup song. She is joined by African fusion band Freshlyground and a bevy of dancers in the clip that sees her slip into a range of sexy outfits. Shakira will perform the song at the Kick-Off Celebration concert in Soweto on Thursday, the eve of the opening match of the tournament.