Shakira announces first album in seven years Las Mujeres Ya

Shakira announces first album in seven years, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” … following her acrimonious split from Gerard Piqué and settlement of a $34 million tax fraud lawsuit

Shakira just announced her first album in seven years – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) – which will be released on March 22nd via Sony Latin.

The 47-year-old pop star's album features four different album covers, showcasing her petite 5-foot-11 frame in breastplates and form-fitting leggings selected by stylist Nicolas Bru.

Shakira (surname Ripoli) had her one-woman glamor squad Beatriz Matallana do her signature long golden locks and suspiciously wrinkle-free face on the covers.

'My [12th studio album] is something I created with all of you, my pack of Shewolves, who have been there for me every step of the way,” the three-time Grammy winner – who has 352.2 million social media followers – wrote on Thursday.

“The creation of this work was an alchemical process. As I wrote each song, I rebuilt myself. As I sang them, my tears turned into diamonds and my vulnerability turned into strength.”

Shakira just announced her first album in seven years - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) - which will be released on March 22nd via Sony Latin

Shakira just announced her first album in seven years – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry) – which will be released on March 22nd via Sony Latin

Shakira's 16-track Spanish-language album features eight new songs, one remix and seven previously released singles – Acróstico, Out of Your League, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, TQG, Te Felicito, Copa Vacía and El Jefe.

The Colombian alto singer currently reaches an impressive 59.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Shakira has experienced significant hardship over the past seven years, including an acrimonious split from her partner of 12 years, retired soccer center back Gerard Piqué, in 2022.

The Golden Globe-nominated songwriter reportedly discovered a jar of jam that the 37-year-old Spaniard didn't like and devoured it while she was out of town. He has since gone public with his 25-year-old Kosmos employee. Friend Clara Chia Martí.

That same year, Shakira and Gerard signed a custody agreement for their 11-year-old son Milan Piqué and 9-year-old son Sasha Piqué.

The former couple told TMZ at the time, “Our only goal is to provide our children with the utmost safety and protection and hope that they can continue their lives in a safe and peaceful environment.”

According to El Periodico, last November Shakira paid the country of Spain a total of $34 million for unpaid taxes between 2012 and 2014 and 2018 to avoid a possible eight-year prison sentence.

Next up, the Emmy-nominated artist will compete for two trophies – Latin Artist of the Year and Collaboration Song of the Year (with Karol G) – at the 49th People's Choice Awards, airing this Sunday on NBC.

Shakira is also nominated for six trophies – including Female Artist of the Year – at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing April 1 on Fox.

The 47-year-old pop star's album features four different album covers, showcasing her petite 5-foot-11 frame in breastplates and form-fitting leggings selected by stylist Nicolas Bru

The 47-year-old pop star's album features four different album covers, showcasing her petite 5-foot-11 frame in breastplates and form-fitting leggings selected by stylist Nicolas Bru

Shakira (surname Ripoli) had her one-woman glamor squad Beatriz Matallana do her signature long golden locks and suspiciously wrinkle-free face on the covers

Shakira (surname Ripoli) had her one-woman glamor squad Beatriz Matallana do her signature long golden locks and suspiciously wrinkle-free face on the covers

The three-time Grammy winner wrote on Thursday: “My goodness [12th studio album] is something I created with all of you, my pack of Shewolves, who have been there for me every step of the way.

The three-time Grammy winner wrote on Thursday: “My goodness [12th studio album] is something I created with all of you, my pack of Shewolves, who have been there for me every step of the way.

She added:

She added: “The creation of this work was an alchemical process.” As I wrote each song, I rebuilt myself. As I sang them, my tears turned into diamonds and my vulnerability turned into strength.

Shakira's 16-track Spanish-language album features eight new songs, one remix and seven previously released singles - Acróstico, Out of Your League, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, TQG, Te Felicito, Copa Vacía and El Jefe

Shakira's 16-track Spanish-language album features eight new songs, one remix and seven previously released singles – Acróstico, Out of Your League, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53, TQG, Te Felicito, Copa Vacía and El Jefe

The Colombian alto singer has experienced great hardship over the past seven years, including an acrimonious split in 2022 from her partner of 12 years, retired soccer central defender Gerard Piqué (left, pictured in 2021).

The Colombian alto singer has experienced great hardship over the past seven years, including an acrimonious split in 2022 from her partner of 12 years, retired soccer central defender Gerard Piqué (left, pictured in 2021).

Shakira reportedly discovered a jar of jam that the 37-year-old Spaniard didn't like and devoured while she was out of town.  He has since gone public with his 25-year-old Kosmos employee and current girlfriend Clara Chia Martí (L, pictured May 20)

Shakira reportedly discovered a jar of jam that the 37-year-old Spaniard didn't like and devoured while she was out of town. He has since gone public with his 25-year-old Kosmos employee and current girlfriend Clara Chia Martí (L, pictured May 20)

That same year, the Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and Gerard signed a custody agreement for their 11-year-old son Milan Piqué and 9-year-old son Sasha Piqué (pictured September 12).

That same year, the Golden Globe-nominated songwriter and Gerard signed a custody agreement for their 11-year-old son Milan Piqué and 9-year-old son Sasha Piqué (pictured September 12).

Last November, Shakira paid a total of $34 million to the country of Spain for unpaid taxes between 2012 and 2014 and 2018 to avoid a possible eight-year prison sentence

Last November, Shakira paid a total of $34 million to the country of Spain for unpaid taxes between 2012 and 2014 and 2018 to avoid a possible eight-year prison sentence

Next up, the Emmy-nominated artist will compete for two trophies - Latin Artist of the Year and Collaboration Song of the Year (with Karol G) - at the 49th People's Choice Awards, airing this Sunday on NBC.

Next up, the Emmy-nominated artist will compete for two trophies – Latin Artist of the Year and Collaboration Song of the Year (with Karol G) – at the 49th People's Choice Awards, airing this Sunday on NBC.

Shakira is also nominated for six trophies - including Female Artist of the Year - at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing April 1 on Fox

Shakira is also nominated for six trophies – including Female Artist of the Year – at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing April 1 on Fox