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SHAKIRA has returned to Miami ending a party-filled European trip, while her rumoured beau Lewis Hamilton enjoys downtime in Ibiza with a stunning young athlete.The Colombian songstress, 46, touched down looking calm and cool as speculation grows of a fiery new romance with NBA star Jimmy Butler.
Shakira arrives into Miami Airport with her two sons, Milan and SashaCredit: Splash
Amid swirling rumours with two sporting aces, Shakira looked cool and carefreeCredit: Splash
The F1 star has been enjoying Ibiza on a yacht with famous faces including a tennis player and actressCredit: Splash
Hamilton braved the heat in a full tracksuit as a bikini-clad woman caught his eyeCredit: Splash
The Mercedes driver was spotted looking cosy with 20-year-old Jenny Stray SpetalenCredit: Splash
Amid the possible “love triangle”, Shakira looked carefree as she walked through the airport in oversized sunglasses and a grey print jumpsuit that teased fans with a view of her black bra.
A bag was slung over her shoulder that said: “To Open” and “Not For Sale” as she gripped onto both Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, who she shares with her footballer ex Gerard Pique.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton was spotted soaking up the rays on a yacht with 20-year-old tennis-player and heiress Jenny Stray Spetalen and Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez.
With the F1 star away on the party island, Shakira was spotted getting “cosy” at an exclusive bar in London last week with basketball legend Jimmy Butler, presumably on a date.
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This week, an insider shared that the NBA ace makes Shakira “smile”, while she’s reportedly not to be bothered “whatsoever” by their 13-year gap.
The source told 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.

“Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him.”
The source also added: “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.”
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Shakira and Butler were first linked after the Colombian singer was spotted courtside during last month’s NBA Finals.
The pair began connected on Instagram following the game, with Butler – who plays for the Miami Heat – recently liking a snap of the singer after she wowed at Paris Fashion Week.
The insider’s claims came only days after the British Grand Prix, where Shakira arrived just in time, which helped to rev up rumours she was in town to support her alleged beau, Hamilton.
The rumoured A-list couple were caught partying late into the night after the racing driver sped to a third place finish at his home circuit.
The pair have long been rumoured to be secretly dating after a series of intimate outings together.
Shakira watched Hamilton from the Mercedes team’s VIP area, just as she had had cheered him on at the Spanish Grand Prix last month.
Afterwards the Barcelona race they were snapped looking smitten as they had cocktails with friends.
In May, Shakira also watched Hamilton race in Miami – her new home town since moving to the US earlier this year.
The pair were seen on a boat together after the race, where Lewis showed off his chivalry after picking her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion.
Hamilton looks relaxed despite rumours of a possible romance between Shakira and NBA star Jimmy ButlerCredit: Splash
The 7-time world champion stayed behind to party in Ibiza, while Shakira touched down in her home city of MiamiCredit: Splash
Hamilton showed off his ripped abs as he enjoyed a well-deserved break from the busy F1 seasonCredit: Splash
The alleged pair have been seen out and about together regularly in the last two monthsCredit: Instagram – Mustafa
However, now Jimmy Butler has come storming into the picture fuelling new speculation of a ‘love triangle’Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

SHAKIRA brushed off rumours of a love triangle with two sports stars as she hit the town clad from head to toe in black.The pop beauty partied at a star-studded bash on Thursday night – a day after she was spotted on what appeared to be a date with NBA ace Jimmy Butler.
Shakira stunned in an all black outfit as she partied with other celebsCredit: Splash
She was spotted enjoying dinner with NBA star Jimmy Butler the day beforeCredit: Splash
They left Novikov Restaurant & Bar in London just two minutes apartCredit: Splash
Lewis Hamilton posed with his arm round Shakira in Barcelona following the Spanish Grand Prix last monthCredit: Instagram – Mustafa
Shakira, 46, and Butler, 33, were pictured leaving Novikov Restaurant & Bar in London just two minutes apart – with the singer escorted to her car by his entourage.
The pair were said to be getting “cosy” as they enjoyed sushi and cocktails together at the exclusive Italian restaurant in the heart of the capital’s Mayfair district.
Shakira rocked a figure-hugging denim jumpsuit, while Butler paired black pants and a tee with a red bandana.
An insider told the outlet the pair looked ‘cozy’ in the restaurant, where they eventually left separately at 1.30am.
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But just days earlier, Shakira watched from the Mercedes team’s VIP area as seven-times champ Lewis Hamilton, 38, sped to a podium finish on his home circuit at Silverstone on Sunday.
It was the third time Shakira has watched Hamilton race this season – revving up rumours they are secretly dating.
But amid speculation of a growing love triangle, a carefree Shakira donned sunglasses and a skimpy top as she partied with other A-listers at Vogue magazine’s party.
She was pictured being helped out of the Chiltern Firehouse, London, by a man in a blue shirt – believed to be her bodyguard.
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Shakira and Butler were first linked after the Colombian singer was spotted courtside during last month’s NBA Finals.
The pair began following each other on Instagram following the game, with Butler – who plays for the Miami Heat – recently liking a snap of the singer after she wowed at Paris Fashion Week.
Meanwhile, Shakira and Lewis have been spotted enjoying a series of cosy outings together in the wake of her messy split from footballer ex Pique.
She was pictured beaming at the Spanish Grand Prix last month as she cheered the Mercedes driver to second place.
Afterwards he was snapped with his arm round her waist as they had cocktails with friends in Barcelona.
In May, Shakira also watched Hamilton race in Miami – her new home town since moving to the US earlier this year.
The British speed ace was pictured speaking to her at a restaurant in the city, sparking a frenzy of speculation.
Days later Lewis picked her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion at the start of a cosy boat trip together.
The star enjoyed sushi and cocktails with Butler on WednesdayCredit: Splash
Butler recently liked a snap of Shakira after she wowed at Paris Fashion WeekCredit: Splash
On Thursday night she attended Vogue magazine’s star-studded bashCredit: Splash
Shakira watched the race from the Mercedes team’s VIP area in the paddock on SundayCredit: Splash More