Shakira splits from beau of 11 years

Shakira revealed on her blog Monday that she and her boyfriend of 11 years, Antonio de la Rúa, split during the summer, according to Us Weekly magazine.

"Since August 2010, we made a mutual decision to take time apart from our romantic relationship," she wrote. "Throughout this time we have continued to work together hand in hand, have remained close and have kept the details absolutely private until now."

However, Shakira, 33, hinted that the relationship may not be over forever, referring to their time together as "the most wonderful years of our lives."

"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," she wrote. "Our friendship and understanding of one another is unwavering and indestructible."