Shakira's ex-boyfriend sues her for $100 million December 2, 2012 - 21:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Colombian pop star Shakira is being sued for $100m by a former boyfriend who acted as her business manager for six years, BBC News reported. Antonio de la Rua claims he was the "principal architect" of a business plan that turned the singer into a global superstar.He is seeking to "recover his share of past and future partnership profits," according to papers filed in New York. In a separate case, Shakira is suing de la Rua for misappropriation of funds. Her legal case, filed in the Bahamas in October, accuses him of paying himself an unauthorized bonus and using funds from their business partnership to pay personal expenses. Mr De la Rua denies the allegations. Partner news  Top stories The drama centers on the relationship between Assange and Domscheit-Berg, which became increasingly fraught as WikiLeaks' influence grew. Manzarek formed the band with lead singer Jim Morrison in 1965 after a chance meeting in Venice Beach, Los Angeles. The custom-made instrument, built in 1966 by the VOX company, was bought by an unidentified U.S. buyer in New York. Emmelie de Forest, 20, had been the overwhelming favorite among the 26 entries, with her song Only Teardrops.   Partner news |  Latest news Syrian opposition urges rebels to unite for major battle  The town lies near the Lebanese border on land corridor linking the capital Damascus with the Mediterranean coast.Millions of Italians falling into poverty: report Italy has the highest level in Europe of young people who are neither in education nor employment, at 23.9 percent.Azerbaijan to blacklist famous soprano Montserrat Caballe? Recent Azeri “examination” concerns a world-famed soprano Montserrat Caballe who’ll perform and give master classes in Yerevan on June 9.Xbox One to expand friend lists to 1,000 friends Xbox One - described as an all-in-one "ultimate home entertainment system" - will be launched later this year. |
