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Shakira is on the move again! After soaking up the Uruguayan sun in Punta del Este, the global superstar packed her bags—and her two sons, Milan and Sasha—and jetted off to Mexico, where she's set to perform 11 concerts across three cities. The "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" tour is in full swing, and Shak isn't slowing down anytime soon.
But here's the kicker: while in Punta del Este, she wasn't staying at just any luxe hideaway. She was reportedly crashing at La Colorada, a countryside mansion belonging to her ex, Antonio de la Rúa. And if that wasn't juicy enough, rumor has it she's tapped him as her business manager for the tour. A little full-circle moment, don't you think?
Piqué Plays Soccer Dad (And Maybe Regrets It?)
Meanwhile, over in Miami, Gerard Piqué has been stepping up his dad duties—though not necessarily with a smile. He was spotted kicking the ball around with Milan and Sasha at a soccer practice, showing off his still-sharp footwork but looking less than thrilled about it. Maybe he was thinking that he needed to send his sons to Uruguay to meet with the singer.
According to reports, Piqué made a big move to be closer to his kids while Shakira was off performing. He's now based in Miami, but not everyone's happy about it. His girlfriend, Clara Chia, is reportedly "devastated" by the sudden shift. "She arrived devastated at Kosmos, the company where she works," said Spanish journalist Jordi Martín. "If I were Clara Chia, I would be worried."
Word on the street is that Piqué didn't bring Clara along when he packed his bags for Miami. Instead, he took the trip solo, after Shakira allegedly called and asked him to stay with the kids while she's on tour. Martín claims Piqué even saw it as a blessing: "Wow, this is a gift that life has given me, nothing would make me happier than spending more time with my kids."
Piqué vs. Shakira: The Drama Never Ends
Of course, no Shakira-Piqué update would be complete without a little tension. According to Jordi Martín, Piqué isn't exactly loving how much his ex is pouring her heart (and some lyrical shade) into her performances.
He's reportedly confronted Shakira, asking her to ease up on the pointed references to their past in her songs for the sake of co-parenting, of course.
The drama allegedly escalated to the point where Shakira landed in the hospital from stress after an argument with him. Nearly three years post-split, and it's still messy.
Shakira's Tour Is a Statement
After a seven-year break from solo touring, she made her grand return in Rio de Janeiro, delivering an emotional and powerful performance. "The reflection in the mirror shows me a woman who has given her all in every rehearsal, every chord, every step," she wrote before hitting the stage. "I know perfection doesn't exist, but tonight, I will give myself to you just as I am—with a voice sharpened by experience and skin marked by every battle won and lost."
And in true Shakira fashion, she's owning her narrative. During one concert, when fans erupted into chants insulting Piqué, she didn't stop them. Instead, she smirked, cupped her ear, and let them get even louder.
Mexico, get ready! Shakira is coming and bringing the fire.