Shakira breaks up with boyfriend of 11 years...

Shakira and Antonio

Shakira announced today that she and her boyfriend of 11 years, Antonio de la Rua, her agent and the son of former Argentine President Fernando de la Rua, have split up. They told the Spanish language newspaper El Pais.

Shakira wrote on her blog today, “During our almost 11 years together we have loved each other deeply, taken care of each other and stood by one another. They have been the most wonderful years of our lives.”
The singer noted, however, they mutually decided to break up in August “to take time apart from our romantic relationship. Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now. We view this period of separation as temporary and as a time of individual growth as we continue to be partners in our business and professional lives. Antonio continues to oversee and conduct my business and career interests as he has always done. We move forward as partners, developing projects together, working hand in hand and in close communication.”

How sad.