Malina Saval Associate Editor, Features Static and Ben El, the pop music duo from Israel whose success in their home country led to a rich deal with Saban Music Group (via Virgin), has called it quits after seven years together. Backed by American-Israeli entertainment mogul Haim Saban, the group hit the ground running in 2018 with the English-language version of “Tudo Bom,” a bouncy Reggaeton track featuring J. Balvin. “Dear Friends – this was not an easy decision, however the duo known as Static and Ben El has decided to part ways,” the pair posted on Aug. 25 in a joint statement on their social media account. “We also wanted to thank you for being so supportive and for helping us to live our dreams,” they continued. “Of course — the shows already scheduled will still take place. We love you very much, see you in our new incarnation.”
Maya Jama 'heartbroken' as she and fiancé Ben Simmons 'split' over work schedule
07.08.2022 - 10:23 / ok.co.uk
Maya Jama and Ben Simmons have reportedly split after a year together. The 27 year old, who recently borrowed Love Island star Indiyah Polack's signature hair look , is said to have called off their engagement last month over their busy work schedules. While Maya is busy with presenting duties, including heading up Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star, Ben, 26, spends his time training for and playing big basketball matches as a player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association.
“Maya called it off engagement after things came to head last month," a source told The Sun on Sunday. “She is not going back to New York now. It’s heartbreaking for both of them, especially as they were so committed to each other." The source went on to claim that the pair both "want to focus on their careers".
“Maya has a bright future ahead of her with job offers coming in all over the world and is feeling positive," they shared, adding: "She has been hitting the gym a lot and spending time with her good friends.” OK! has approached Maya and Ben's representatives for further comment. Maya got engaged to Ben over Christmas while she spent time at his £3.7 million mansion in Moorestown, New Jersey. The couple's engagement was confirmed in January when Maya made an appearance with Ben in Philadelphia rocking her flashy diamond engagement ring, which is valued at an impressive £700,000.
"Ben adores Maya and has fallen head over heels for her," a source told The Sun at the time. "He picked up the ring on Jewellers' Row in the diamond district of Philadelphia the day before he proposed. "He chose the ring himself and felt he knew exactly what she would want," the source continued.
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Ben Simmons & Maya Jama Split, End Seven-Month Engagement
Ben Simmons and Maya Jama have called it quits.