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Jimmy Butler Makes Shakira “Smile” As Pair Explore New Romance

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A lot was made about Shakira’s very public breakup with Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué in 2022. After nearly 10 years together, Shakira reportedly discovered infidelity on the part of Piqué. According to multiple reports, this came after his new paramour allegedly left jam out at their home. Shakira reportedly does not eat jam herself.

However, it appears that Shakira may have a new athletic love interest – the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. Rumors began to circulate earlier this week after the pair were spotted at Novikov in London’s swanky Mayfair district. That was the most recent outing for the pair, who have been spotted several times since Shakira’s recent move to Miami with her children. It’s believed that the romance formed sometime after Shakira attended a Heat game in May. Butler was publicly in London to support young tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon. Shakira was also spotted at the All-England Club.

Butler Makes Shakira “Smile”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Shakira attends day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

After the London date, a source appeared to confirm the romance to Us Weekly. “They have been out a few times, but things are very new and it’s too early to tell if there’s long-term potential there,” the source alleged. Furthermore, the source noted that the 13-year age gap doesn’t bother Shakira “whatsoever.” Furthermore, it appears that Butler is a bright spot for the singer after something of a rough period in her life. “Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him.”

It’s no secret that Piqué’s infidelity hurt the singer greatly. “This is really hard to talk about personally, especially as this is the first time I’ve ever addressed this situation in an interview,” Shakira told Elle in September 2022. “I’ve remained quiet and just tried to process it all. … It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it. And because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation. I’ve tried to conceal the situation in front of my kids. I try to do it and to protect them, because that’s my number one mission in life.”

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Madonna’s New Love Interest Rumored To Be 29-Year-Old Boxing Coach Josh Popper

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After splitting from 23-year-old Andrew Darnell, Madonna is boo’d up once again with another man in his 20’s. Josh Popper, a 29-year-old boxing coach in New York City, was training the Queen of Pop’s son at his gym, Bredwinners, as reported by the Daily Mail. Madonna allegedly started dating Popper right after her breakup with the young model/skateboarder, which was initially reported in February.

The 64-year-old icon noted in a 2017 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, “I’ve created a very unconventional family. I have lovers who are three decades younger than me. This makes people very uncomfortable. I feel like everything I do makes people feel really uncomfortable.” Evidently, the “Material Girl” singer could care less about what other people think.

Madonna’s Alleged Romance May Just Be A Stunt

The hunky trainer rumored to be Madonna’s next young lover is also an up-and-coming fighter in the heavyweight category. His next fight will take place this Friday (March 3rd), where he’ll compete in the Ring Masters Tournament semi-finals. Popper, who is also a former NFL athlete, recently made a feature in Bravo’s Summer House. The reality TV series captures a group of affluent friends from New York who share a vacation home during the summer. Popper was invited on the trip as the trainer of businesswoman Samantha Feher. While the idea of love did circulate for Feher, they eventually did not pursue anything.

Although Popper has already taken to Instagram to showcase his interest in Madonna, it is possible that their love may just be a publicity stunt. The post, which shares a cozy pic of the duo ringside, was captioned, “I got some good people by my side.” Page Six shares that a close friend of Madonna revealed how the Popper rumors were just a way for his gym to garner attention. The source also reports how the singer “isn’t looking for love at the moment,” though they add, “that’s not to rule out any romance in the future — but for now things are strictly platonic.” With rumors still circulating about the pair, it still remains unclear if the couple is actually romantically involved. Be sure to check out HNHH for more news on hip-hop and pop culture.

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