Shakira celebrates good news amid the turmoil that surrounds her life

Raymond McKinnon

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Although in the personal aspect she has not had a good time in recent weeks, fortunately, Shakira cannot say the same about her musical career. Recently, the pop star achieved an impressive milestone in her career after her popular 2006 track ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ reached 1 billion views on digital platforms.

The 45-year-old singer, who was recently ordered to stand trial for alleged $14.5 million tax fraud, put the controversy behind her to celebrate the milestone with an image of herself holding her new plaque while thanking the support. of his fans.

“Wow! One billion streams for ‘Hips Don’t Lie’. Thanks to @spotify for the plaque, @wyclefjean for the collaboration and all of you for your incredible support,” the Colombian interpreter wrote on her social networks.

‘Hips Don’t Lie’ was released in 2006 and reached number one in 18 countries, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

In the next few days, the interpreter will have to pause her celebrations and work matters to go to trial for alleged fraud against the Spanish treasury. Shakira, whose breakup with Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique made headlines last June, was first warned in July that she could spend up to eight years after being charged with six counts of tax fraud.

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However, this Tuesday an investigating judge in Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, ​​formally ordered that the Colombian artist goes to trial, in a sentence that will end her long criminal investigation.

The decision comes after the star confirmed that she had rejected an out-of-court settlement which is believed to have involved her admitting to a crime after being accused of defrauding the Spanish treasury over a three-year period between 2012 and 2014.

While Shakira has paid the six-figure sum that the Spanish treasury claims she defrauded, along with interest believed to be as much as $3 million, the prosecution wants her to be sentenced to eight years in prison if she is found guilty in court. judgment.

A date for the legal process has not yet been set, but it is expected to take place in the coming months.

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