Shakira celebrates release of new album, blames ex Piqué for ‘dragging’ her down

WEB DESK: Shakira’s recent media appearances has generated significant buzz surrounding her latest album “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” and her revelations about her past relationship with Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.

The Colombian singer’s appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” featured a performance of her song “Puntería” from the new album released on March 22. This marks Shakira’s first release in nearly seven years and has already received widespread acclaim from both fans and critics.

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During her conversation with Fallon, Shakira opened up about the ‘emotional process’ of creating the album, sharing that each track was inspired by “raw emotion” and “personal introspection”. She reflected on her split from Piqué, describing how she channeled her pain into her music as a “cathartic” experience.

In another interview, Shakira the significance of her album’s title that means “Women Don’t Cry Anymore” in English. The title reportedly echoes her resilience after a tumultuous and high-profile split with allegations of cheating by the other party.

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The Colombian singer stated that it represented a shift towards acknowledging women’s pain “after years of concealing”. “Women no longer cry, it is men’s turn now,” she reportedly said.

The album’s cover art also features gems stones as tears running down her face, which Shakira claims represents “the strength” she found within herself during tough times.

Shakira’s remarks about her relationship with Piqué has also attracted media attention. She reminisced on her journey to “independence” and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to focus on her music and career again.