Editing Paulina Rubio (section)

==Life and career==
===1971–1981: Early life and career beginnings===
Paulina Susana Rubio Dosamantes was born on 17 June 1971 in [[Mexico City]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio |url=https://www.marathi.tv/cantante/paulina-rubio/ |website=marathy.tv |access-date=2 October 2019 |archive-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002222418/https://www.marathi.tv/cantante/paulina-rubio/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her father, Enrique Rubio González (1932–2011), was a Spanish-born lawyer; her mother was [[Susana Dosamantes]] (1948–2022), a  Mexican actress.<ref>{{cite web |title=Susana Dosamantes, Ancestry |url=https://www.facebook.com/investigacionesgenealogicas/photos/susana-dosamantessusana-rul-riestra-es-conocida-art%C3%ADsticamente-como-susana-dosam/572164636307169/  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/182875665236070/572164636307169 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|website=Ancestros, Investigaciones Genealógicas |access-date=2 October 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Dosamantes had lived in [[Guadalajara]], [[Jalisco]] until adolescence when she decided to become a film actress, and just before Rubio's birth, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1970s in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web |title=1948: Llega al mundo la reconocida actriz mexicana Susana Dosamantes |url=https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/950865.1948-llega-al-mundo-la-reconocida-actriz-mexicana-susana-dosamantes.html |website=elsiglodetorreon.com |date=9 January 2014 |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |access-date=2 October 2019 |archive-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002222416/https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/950865.1948-llega-al-mundo-la-reconocida-actriz-mexicana-susana-dosamantes.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubio's younger brother, Enrique Rubio Jr., is an important lawyer and socialite; her half-sister Ana Paola Rubio stays out of the spotlight. Her musical legacy comes from her grandmother and great-grandmother, who were a mezzo-soprano singer and pianist, respectively.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rodriguez |first1=Jesús |title=Soy una empresa que escribe y canta canciones |url=https://elpais.com/diario/2009/07/26/eps/1248589614_850215.html |newspaper=El País |date=26 July 2009 |access-date=6 October 2019 |archive-date=13 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913073842/https://elpais.com/diario/2009/07/26/eps/1248589614_850215.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Her great-grandparents were originally from Spain and Portugal, and from a very young age she used to spend two or three months a year in Europe, visiting relatives. The rest of the year she resided between Mexico and [[Los Angeles County, California|Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio a Sanremo |url=https://www.rockol.it/news-40734/comunicato-stampa-paulina-rubio-a-sanremo?refresh_ce |publisher=Rockol |access-date=27 January 2021 |archive-date=22 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422121957/https://www.rockol.it/news-40734/comunicato-stampa-paulina-rubio-a-sanremo?refresh_ce |url-status=live }}</ref> As a little girl "grew up in the middle of an artistic world surrounded by cameras, lights and sets".<ref name=gandp/>

As Rubio has stated of herself: "I've been famous since I was born",<ref name=gandp/> due to the commotion that her birth caused, as she was the daughter of one of the most consecrated actresses in Mexico. According to her mother, Rubio grew up among arts media and the filming locations, while she worked. First Rubio's appearance in a film was the early 1980s, when accompanied by younger brother, she got a minor role in film  ''El Día del Compadre''. She also took singing, acting, jazz, painting, and dance lessons while enrolled at what is now the [[Centro de Educación Artística]] (CEA) in Mexico in 1980.<ref name=Hola-PR>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio - Biografía ¡Hola! |url=https://mx.hola.com/biografias/paulina-rubio/ |website=mx.hola.com |publisher=¡Hola! Mexico |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603004447/https://mx.hola.com/biografias/paulina-rubio/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After two years there, Rubio's parents were contacted by producers Julisa and Guillermo del Bosque to they approval of Rubio's joining on a musical band formed by children from the CEA. They were puzzled by Julissa and Guillermo del Bosque's request. Later, Rubio told them "I did the casting without notifying you." Despite Susana and Enrique's dissatisfaction, they reached an agreement with their daughter to be part of the children's musical band, with the condition that she got "a grade of nine in the school".<ref name=Historias-EN>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfTeM6YIJ0I&t=1142s |title=Historias Engarzadas - Paulina Rubio |date=February 12, 2014 |author=Historias Engarzadas |website=YouTube |access-date=December 14, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625153419/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfTeM6YIJ0I&t=1142s |archive-date=June 25, 2021}}</ref>

===1982–1990: Timbiriche===
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Rubio began her singing career as a 9-year-old, when the children's band [[Timbiriche]] made its official debut on 30 April 1982 on the Mexican television show ''[[Siempre en Domingo]]'', featuring Spanish singer [[Miguel Bosé]] as its "artistic godfather".<ref>{{cite web |title=La Historia de Timbiriche |url=http://www.lasnoticiasmexico.com/th0001.html |website=lasnoticiasmexico.com |publisher=Las Noticias de México |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806055834/http://www.lasnoticiasmexico.com/th0001.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The first song they performed was "Don Diablo" with Bosé.<ref>{{cite web |title=Timbiriche a 39 años: Alix Bauer recordó los inicios de la banda |date=May 2021 |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/05/01/timbiriche-a-39-anos-alix-bauer-recordo-los-inicios-de-la-banda/ |publisher=Infobae |access-date=26 May 2021 |archive-date=26 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526162507/https://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/05/01/timbiriche-a-39-anos-alix-bauer-recordo-los-inicios-de-la-banda/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The band's name refers to the a [[paper-and-pencil game]] of mathematical structure (known in the United States as [[dots and boxes]]), and the idea of naming the musical group was a response to the Spanish children's musical group [[Parchís (group)|Parchís]], whose name is also inspired by a table game. Timbiriche was initially made up of [[Mariana Garza]], [[Alix Bauer]], [[Diego Schoening]] and Rubio, and they were eventually joined by [[Benny Ibarra]] and [[Sasha Sokol]]. Mexican actress and producer Martha Zavaleta was in charge to recruiting the group of children, who were part of the children's area of the Centro de Educación Artística (CEA). The six children were formed by the major Latin American mass media corporation [[Televisa]] with Televisa's producers Victor Hugo O'Farril, [[Luis de Llano Macedo]] and María Eugenia "La Gorda" Galindo as part of Timbiriche's team creative.

Timbiriche's first homonym albums (''[[Timbiriche (album)|Timbiriche]]'' and ''[[La Banda Timbiriche]]'') released through [[Fonovisa Records]] in 1982 was a success in Mexico. They were known as a children's band and songs like "Somos Amigos", "Hoy Tengo Que Decirte Papá", "Mamá" and "México" was successful on the radio. In 1983 Timbiriche went on their first international tour and released the first live album ''[[En Concierto (1983 Timbiriche album)|En Concierto]]''.<ref name="bioTim">{{cite web|title=Grupo Timbiriche|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1988/06/19/14/Ar01403.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1487319&PageLabelPrint=14&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%2F01%2F1988&sDateTo=12%2F31%2F1988&dummy=1988&sQuery=timbiriche%2boro&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=HTML|date=19 June 1988|access-date=26 May 2021|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|language=es|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526164054/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1988/06/19/14/Ar01403.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1487319&PageLabelPrint=14&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01/01/1988&sDateTo=12/31/1988&dummy=1988&sQuery=timbiriche%2Boro&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=HTML|url-status=live}}</ref> One of the selected songs was a cover version of the song "[[Mickey (Toni Basil song)|Mickey]]" by [[Tony Basil]].<ref name="mickey">{{cite web|title=El mundo del espectaculo: La B. Timbiriche interpreta a "Mickey"|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1983/07/26/23/Ar02300.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=487017&PageLabelPrint=23&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%2F01%2F1983&sDateTo=12%2F31%2F1983&dummy=1983&sQuery=Timbiriche&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=HTML|date=26 July 1983|access-date=26 May 2021|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|language=es|archive-date=26 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526164052/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1983/07/26/23/Ar02300.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=487017&PageLabelPrint=23&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01/01/1983&sDateTo=12/31/1983&dummy=1983&sQuery=Timbiriche&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=HTML|url-status=live}}</ref> The track was chosen because it was one of the most popular in the tour's performances. ''En Concierto'' was gold-certified and marked the debut of Timbiriche's seventh member [[Erik Rubin]]. The third studio album, ''Disco Ruido'', released in December 1983, continued with the same concept line of children's songs, but [[Rock music|rock]]-style influences.

In 1984, Timbiriche participated in the musical ''Vaselina'', a Spanish-language adaptation of the American musical ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''; The band record a studio album inspired from the musical, and is known to be the last "child type" record of the group.<ref>{{cite web |title=La Evolución de Timbiriche |url=https://www.pressreader.com/el-salvador/la-prensa-grafica/20151223/282480002757508 |via=PressReader |publisher=La Prensa |access-date=12 October 2019 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012161346/https://www.pressreader.com/el-salvador/la-prensa-grafica/20151223/282480002757508 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the first act of Rubio on a professional musical theatre, she performed the role of Licha and sang solo a Spanish version of "[[Freddy, My Love]]". The band members became teenage idols in Mexico, but for Rubio it implied pressure to look much older than she was. Rubio has stated that at age 13 "I wanted to grow up and look tall, and have big eyelashes" because unlike her groupmates she looked much thinner and shorter. She confessed to having suffered [[bullying]] in Timbiriche and felt like "[[the ugly duckling]]" of the band.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio confiesa terribles traumas que vivió en Timbiriche |url=https://www.starmedia.com/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-confiesa-terribles-traumas-que-vivio-en-timbiriche/ |website=starmedia.com |date=31 October 2018 |publisher=People |access-date=26 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=26 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526190510/https://www.starmedia.com/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-confiesa-terribles-traumas-que-vivio-en-timbiriche/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

''[[Timbiriche Rock Show]]'', released on 1 July 1985, marked the "teenage transition" of the band, with lyrics more aimed at teenagers and sounds more [[pop-rock]] mainstream. The album contains Spanish-language covers of notable pop hits during the 1980s. It was certified gold<ref name="Live">{{cite web|title="Timbiriche" entra a la adolescencia|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1987/11/05/16/Ad01601.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1346480&PageLabelPrint=16&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1987&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1987&dummy=1987&sQuery=timbiriche&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF&FontSize=l1|date=5 November 1987|access-date=26 May 2021|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|language=es|archive-date=23 May 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170523063401/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1987/11/05/16/Ad01601.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1346480&PageLabelPrint=16&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1987&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1987&dummy=1987&sQuery=timbiriche&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF&FontSize=l1|url-status=live}}</ref> and spawned several hit singles, including "Soy un Desastre", "Corro, Vuelo, Me Acelero", "Teléfono" and "Me Plantó", which established the group as a viable act in the music industry. Rubio totally changed her image during that time, leaving her innocent and childish style to a more "rocker" style, and sporting voluminous and large hairdos.<ref>{{cite web |title=Así se veía Paulina Rubio cuando formaba parte de Timbiriche |date=17 June 2020 |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/famosos/paulina-rubio-asi-lucia-la-cantante-cuando-era-parte-de-timbiriche |publisher=Milenio |access-date=26 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=26 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526083820/https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/famosos/paulina-rubio-asi-lucia-la-cantante-cuando-era-parte-de-timbiriche |url-status=live }}</ref> When the promotion of ''Timbiriche Rock Show'' ended in the summer of 1986, two founding members of Timbiriche left and two new ones entered, which marked a change in the line-up. It was reflected in the album ''[[Timbiriche VII]]'', released on 29 June 1987. The pop-rock style record was a massive success in Latin America, selling 1 million copies and becoming one of the best-selling Mexican albums of all time.<ref>{{Citation  | last = González  | first = Carlos Ignacio  | title = Timbiriche  | magazine = [[Revista ERES]] | date = 15 May 1988 | url = https://scontent.fssa12-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/12694648_907453616036004_3820326553241345752_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=cdbe9c&_nc_ohc=sQPBeei-7t4AX8Yw_fy&_nc_ht=scontent.fssa12-1.fna&oh=9a8a7be9af579cefd7b07ac62db4ed30&oe=5F9AE70E | archive-url = https://archive.today/20201001040943/https://scontent.fssa12-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/12694648_907453616036004_3820326553241345752_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_sid=cdbe9c&_nc_ohc=sQPBeei-7t4AX8Yw_fy&_nc_ht=scontent.fssa12-1.fna&oh=9a8a7be9af579cefd7b07ac62db4ed30&oe=5F9AE70E  |archive-date=1 October 2020 |publisher=Editorial Televisa}}</ref> The record features some of the group's most widely known songs such as "Mírame (Cuestión de Tiempo)" and "Con Todos Menos Conmigo".

When the double-album ''[[Timbiriche VIII & IX]]'' was released in May 1988, Rubio become as one of the most notorious members and her voice exced{{typo help inline|reason=similar to exceed|date=September 2021}} in songs such as "Rompecabezas", "Soy Como Soy", "Me Estoy Volviendo Loca" and "Acelerar", which was number one in Mexico charts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Los Discos Más Populares - Notitas Musicales (1 January) |website=[[Facebook]] |url=https://www.facebook.com/notitasmusicalesmusicchart/photos/a.547901288729211/547904938728846/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/437678429751498/547904938728846 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=5 October 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The album sold 500,000 copies,<ref name="ochonueve">{{cite web|title=El juvenil grupo Timbiriche obtiene disco de platino por ventas de discos.|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT%2F1989%2F03%2F27%2F29%2FAr02902.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1623395&PageLabelPrint=29&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sQuery=Timbiriche%2Bdisco%2Bde%2Bplatino&sScopeID=DR&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1982&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1993&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF&FontSize=l1|date=27 March 1989|access-date=23 May 2017|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|language=es|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523072628/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT%2F1989%2F03%2F27%2F29%2FAr02902.xml&CollName=EDT_1980_1989&DOCID=1623395&PageLabelPrint=29&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sQuery=Timbiriche%2Bdisco%2Bde%2Bplatino&sScopeID=DR&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1982&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1993&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF&FontSize=l1|archive-date=23 May 2017|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> and the number-one hit, "Tú Y Yo Somos Uno Mismo", appears in the number two position on the list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the 80's in Spanish", count realized by [[VH1]].<ref>[https://lamejormusicaochentera.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/las-100-grandiosas-canciones-de-los-80s-en-espanol-segun-vh1-latinoamerica/''VH1: The 100 Greatests 80's Songs in Spanish''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210527150334/https://lamejormusicaochentera.wordpress.com/2012/05/25/las-100-grandiosas-canciones-de-los-80s-en-espanol-segun-vh1-latinoamerica/ |date=27 May 2021 }} Lamejormusicaochentera.wordpress.com. Retrieved 12 June 2017.</ref> In summer 1988, while Timbiriche promotion the albums, Rubio landed a major role in the Televisa telenovela, ''[[Pasión y poder|Pasión y Poder]]'', marks her debut on a TV production. ''[[Timbiriche X]]'', the final album of Rubio recorded as a member of Timbiriche was released in early 1990 and despite the fact that she was already the leader of the group, she left the group to focus on a solo career.

===1991–1994: Solo career, ''La Chica Dorada'' and ''24 Kilates''===
During an interview to Mexican TV show Galardon a los Grandes in summer 1991, Rubio said that she would travel to Spain to record her first solo album. She anticipated want to show "fresh music for a very broad market"., and also announced she would film her second telenovela at the end of that year.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/MyRyF3pPeRU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210602221208/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyRyF3pPeRU Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |title=Ilse entrevista a Paulina Rubio (Galardon a los Grandes 1991) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyRyF3pPeRU |website=youtube.com | date=24 May 2011 |access-date=28 May 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> During that time, Rubio began a relationship with her ex-fellow from Timbiriche, Erik Rubin. The romance received intense attention from the media, since Rubin had recently broken up with Mexican singer [[Alejandra Guzman]], who said in different media "he broke-up with me for she [Rubio]."<ref>{{cite web |title="Me bajó a Erik Rubín": Alejandra Guzmán recordó cómo surgió la canción que dedicó a Paulina Rubio hace casi 30 años |date=2 February 2021 |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/02/02/me-bajo-a-erik-rubin-alejandra-guzman-recordo-como-surgio-la-cancion-que-dedico-a-paulina-rubio-hace-casi-30-anos/ |publisher=Infobae |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=12 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212022253/https://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/02/02/me-bajo-a-erik-rubin-alejandra-guzman-recordo-como-surgio-la-cancion-que-dedico-a-paulina-rubio-hace-casi-30-anos/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Guzman released the song "[[Flor de Papel|Hey Güera]]", and the media speculated that the song was about Rubio. Eventually, she confirmed it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alejandra Guzmán revive su rivalidad con Paulina Rubio por Erik Rubín |date=3 December 2019 |url=https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2019/12/03/alejandra-guzman-revive-rivalidad-paulina-rubio-erik-rubin |publisher=Quien |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=29 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029185918/https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2019/12/03/alejandra-guzman-revive-rivalidad-paulina-rubio-erik-rubin |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Televisa's telenovela ''[[Baila conmigo (TV series)|Baila Conmigo]]'' was aired on 30 March 1992. It based in the late 50s and early 60s at the time of "Rock and Roll era". She played the role of Andrea de la Reguera, a rich and capricious girl who was used to having everything at her disposal. Her leading role as an antagonist turned out to be very convincing to the press and audience, earning positive reviews for her performance.<ref>{{cite web |title='Baila conmigo': los increíbles cambios de los actores a 28 años de su estreno |url=https://www.vix.com/es/cultura-pop/230108/baila-conmigo-los-increibles-cambios-de-los-actores-a-28-anos-de-su-estreno |website=vix.com |publisher=Vix |access-date=21 September 2020 |archive-date=21 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421060134/https://www.vix.com/es/cultura-pop/230108/baila-conmigo-los-increibles-cambios-de-los-actores-a-28-anos-de-su-estreno |url-status=live }}</ref> The telenovela producer was Luis de Llano, who recruited a cast of youth stars who were just beginning their solo career in music and acting.<ref>{{cite web |title=Baila Conmigo |url=https://mistelenovelasfavoritas.com/home/baila-conmigo-la-telenovela/ |website=Mis Telenovelas Favoritas |date=25 September 2011 |publisher=mistelenovelasfavoritas.com |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821160830/https://mistelenovelasfavoritas.com/home/baila-conmigo-la-telenovela/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The success of ''Baila Conmigo'' gave the protagonists the possibility of recording a special album and received 9 nominations for the 1993 [[TVyNovelas Awards]], including "Actress Revelation" for Rubio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scans de la XI Entrega de los Premios TVyNovelas en 1993 (a lo mejor del 92) |url=https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/recordaresvivir/scans-de-la-xi-entrega-de-los-premios-tvynovelas-e-t31871.html |website=Recordar es vivir |date=19 March 2009 |publisher=tapatalk.com |access-date=21 August 2019 |archive-date=21 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821160829/https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/recordaresvivir/scans-de-la-xi-entrega-de-los-premios-tvynovelas-e-t31871.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Also a ''[[Baila conmigo (soundtrack)|soundtrack]]'' was released under the [[Fonovisa Records]] label of ten songs in some Latin American countries. Rubio along with the cast of the telenovela appeared in different television shows to promote the album.

Rubio embarked recording studio sessions in Spain in fall 1991 to early 1992 with the Spanish producer [[Miguel Blasco]] and the songwriters [[José Ramón Flórez]] and Cesar Valle; The last two began writing songs together. After her returned to Mexico, Rubio promoted the concept of her debut album through marketing in the media and magazines. In June 1992, Rubio signed to a recording contract with [[Capitol Latin]], and her first single was released on 30 August 1992. "[[Mío]]" spent several weeks at number one on the Mexican singles charts and became one of the country's best selling single in the 1990s and was certified gold.<ref name="MioPRBillboard-book">{{cite magazine|author=Mayer, Dana|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0w8EAAAAMBAJ&q=Paulina+Rubio&pg=PA49 |title=Magic's In The Music, And The Music's In These |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |date=13 March 1993|language=en|access-date=21 October 2019}}</ref> In United States, the song reached number three on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard's]]'' [[Hot Latin Tracks]] chart. Its success resulted in Rubio becoming Timbiriche's first solo singer to enter ''Billboard'' charts with great success and repeated the formula at the release of her debut album ''[[La Chica Dorada]]'', who released in October 1992, and peak at number three on the ''Billboard'' [[Top Latin Albums]] chart on the week of 26 June 1993.<ref name=billboard-book>{{cite magazine |last1=White |first1=Timothy |title=Top Latin Albums for week ending June 26, 1993 |magazine=Billboard |date=26 June 1993 |issue=Billboard |page=39 |access-date=21 October 2019 |url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1993/BB-1993-06-26.pdf}}</ref> Rubio made her first television appearance performing on the legendary TV show ''[[Siempre en Domingo]]'' with [[Raúl Velasco]] to publicize his new stage in the music industry. The famous television host commented "it was a great privilege to have presented Paulina as a solo singer".

In the midst of the success, "Mío" was the subject of controversy due the media speculated that the song was a response to "Hey Güera" by Alejandra Guzman. Several media rated the song as part a [[love triangle]].<ref>{{cite web |title=¡Ese hombre es mío! Así se PELEARON Alejandra Guzmán y Paulina Rubio el amor de Erik Rubín |date=5 September 2020 |url=https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/espectaculos/2020/9/5/ese-hombre-es-mio-asi-se-pelearon-alejandra-guzman-paulina-rubio-el-amor-de-erik-rubin-2533.html |publisher=El Heraldo |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=6 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906185621/https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/espectaculos/2020/9/5/ese-hombre-es-mio-asi-se-pelearon-alejandra-guzman-paulina-rubio-el-amor-de-erik-rubin-2533.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=La verdad detrás del triángulo amoroso entre Paulina Rubio, Erik Rubín y Alejandra Guzmán |url=https://www.minuto.com.mx/entretenimiento/2021/3/7/la-verdad-detras-del-triangulo-amoroso-entre-paulina-rubio-erik-rubin-alejandra-guzman-21531.html |website=minuto.com.mx |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=16 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616131859/https://www.minuto.com.mx/entretenimiento/2021/3/7/la-verdad-detras-del-triangulo-amoroso-entre-paulina-rubio-erik-rubin-alejandra-guzman-21531.html |url-status=live }}</ref> As well, at the beginning her solo career, several media critics Rubio's image style, comparing like a "[[Madonna wannabe]]",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/cultura/paulina-rubio-dice-que-es-un-orgullo-que-la-califiquen-como-la-madonna/2001-09-09/105000.html|title=Paulina Rubio dice que es un orgullo que la califiquen como la "Madonna latina"|publisher=|access-date=14 October 2018|archive-date=11 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011214440/http://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/cultura/paulina-rubio-dice-que-es-un-orgullo-que-la-califiquen-como-la-madonna/2001-09-09/105000.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pau Rubio: "Me inspira el espíritu guerrero de Madonna" |date=29 November 2013 |url=https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2013/11/29/pau-rubio-me-inspira-el-espiritu-guerrero-de-madonna |publisher=Quien |access-date=28 May 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230628/https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2013/11/29/pau-rubio-me-inspira-el-espiritu-guerrero-de-madonna |url-status=live }}</ref> but with the polarized critics, Rubio was praised as the new youth pop icon in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio intenta conquista otros mercados como el extranjero |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/08/25/39/Ar03907.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1362393&PageLabelPrint=39&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1993&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1993&dummy=1993&sQuery=paulina%2Brubio%2Bplatino&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |access-date=4 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209052543/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/08/25/39/Ar03907.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1362393&PageLabelPrint=39&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1993&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1993&dummy=1993&sQuery=paulina%2Brubio%2Bplatino&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 February 2016 |language=es}}</ref> ''La Chica Dorada'' yielded three top-ten singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs, "Mío", "[[Abriendo las puertas al amor|Abriendo Las Puertas Al Amor]]" and "[[Amor de Mujer|Amor De Mujer]]". The album was certified triple gold in Mexico and eventually sold 450,000 copies in there.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio: La fama y el éxito |url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/12/13/47/Ar04703.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1447034&PageLabelPrint=47&skin=ElSiglo&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01/01/1993&sDateTo=12/31/1993&dummy=1993&sQuery=La%2bchica%2bdorada&x=0&y=0&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=20&ViewMode=GIF |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |access-date=December 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190918201140/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1993/12/13/47/Ar04703.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1447034&PageLabelPrint=47&skin=ElSiglo&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01/01/1993&sDateTo=12/31/1993&dummy=1993&sQuery=La%2bchica%2bdorada&x=0&y=0&RefineQueryView=&StartFrom=20&ViewMode=GIF |archive-date=18 September 2019 |language=es}}</ref> In March 1993, Rubio received two nominations at the [[Premio Lo Nuestro 1993|Lo Nuestro Awards]] for the categories Female Pop Artist and New Pop Artist of the Year.<ref name="billboardmag">{{cite magazine | last = Lannert | first = John | date = 30 March 1993 | title = Secada Lead Latin Noms Following Grammy Win | magazine = Billboard | publisher = Nielsen Business Media, Inc. | volume = 105 | issue = 10 | page = 10 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=0w8EAAAAMBAJ&q=no+se+tu+luis+miguel&pg=PA10| access-date = 3 January 2013}}</ref> The album promotion culminated with the fourth single "[[Sabor A Miel]]" and a promotional tour throughout Mexico and Latin America.

Fall 1993, Paulina Rubio's popularity continued to rise with the release of her second studio album, ''[[24 Kilates]]''. The pop-rock-oriented album sold 150,000 copies only before of its release.<ref name="HitParade-Mexico2" /> It was certified platinum,<ref name="platino24kilates">{{cite video|title=Especial Paulina Rubio|date=2004|work=[[Telehit Urbano|Ritmoson Latino]]|publisher=[[Televisa]]|quote=YouTube title: "Paulina Rubio - Su biografia - (1971 - 2004) Parte 3/6". Info about the sales at: 4:52}}</ref> but did not appear on the ''Billboard'' charts. The album's first single, "[[Nieva, Nieva]]", topped Mexico top airplay chart and reached number twenty-seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks. Beginning in January 1994, Rubio embarked on a concert tour in Latin America. She formed part of the invited judging panel of [[Viña del Mar International Song Festival]] and made a short performance, for which she received the Naranja Award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clubfansite.com/paulinarubio/biografia.php|title=Bio, Paulina Rubio|publisher=Fan site|year=1995|language=es|access-date=14 April 2019|archive-date=14 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414145859/http://www.clubfansite.com/paulinarubio/biografia.php|url-status=live}}</ref> At that time, she released two more hits, "[[Él Me Engañó]]" and "[[Asunto De Dos]]", making all three singles from the album peak inside the top twenty on Mexico top airplay chart. "[[Vuelve Junto A Mi|Vuelve Junto A Mí]]", the by demand-single, was released only in the U.S. and peaked inside the top twenty on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Tracks.

===1995–1997: ''El Tiempo Es Oro'', acting and ''Planeta Paulina''===
In March 1995, Rubio released her third studio album, ''[[El Tiempo Es Oro (album)|El Tiempo Es Oro]]'', and was described as "rhythmic and danceable", but "in the same concept line [of Golden Girl]" than her previous albums.<ref>{{cite web |title=Epoca: semanario de México, Temas200-212 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WMcLAAAAYAAJ&q=paulina+rubio+ |year = 1995|publisher=El Semanario (México) |access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref> The album managed to sell 300,00 copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |title=Biografía de Paulina Rubio |url=https://muchoconcierto.es/artista/paulina-rubio/biografia |website=muchoconcierto.es |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213647/https://muchoconcierto.es/artista/paulina-rubio/biografia |url-status=live }}</ref> The lead single, "[[Te Daría Mi Vida]]", sold 140,000 copies between Mexico and United States,<ref name="PReteo">{{cite web|title=Paulina Rubio: a la gente hay que ofrecerles historias bonitas|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1995/06/05/29/Ar02909.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1856756&PageLabelPrint=29&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1995&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1995&dummy=1995&sQuery=paulina%2brubio%2bEl%2bTiempo%2bEs%2bOro%2boro&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF|date=5 June 1995|access-date=9 February 2016|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209055032/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1995/06/05/29/Ar02909.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1856756&PageLabelPrint=29&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1995&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1995&dummy=1995&sQuery=paulina%2Brubio%2BEl%2BTiempo%2BEs%2BOro%2Boro&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF|archive-date=9 February 2016|language=es|url-status=dead}}</ref> subsequent singles "[[Nada de Ti|Nada De Ti]]" and "[[Hoy Te Dejé De Amar]]" both reached the top ten airplay in Mexico. The album was her first record released in Spain and Brazil, and Rubio did a performed as a special guest in the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. She appeared in different magazines in Spain to become known as a singer, but the media highly publicized her relationship with the Spanish architect and socialite Ricardo Bofill, son of the [[Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura]]'s founder.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Martin |first1=Asia |title=Paulina Rubio |date=21 January 1996 |publisher=Revista Blanco y Negro |location=Spain |page=32 |edition=3995 |url=https://www.todocoleccion.net/coleccionismo-revista-blanco-y-negro/1996-michelle-pfeiffer-marta-sanchez-paulina-rubio-carmen-ordonez-ver-sumario~x120104803 |access-date=6 November 2019 |archive-date=6 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106020944/https://www.todocoleccion.net/coleccionismo-revista-blanco-y-negro/1996-michelle-pfeiffer-marta-sanchez-paulina-rubio-carmen-ordonez-ver-sumario~x120104803 |url-status=live }}</ref> The romance received intense attention from the European media,<ref>{{cite news |title=Fin de año rosa |url=https://elpais.com/diario/1997/12/31/agenda/883522809_850215.html |newspaper=El País |date=30 December 1997 |access-date=25 August 2021 |language=Spanish |last1=Albi |first1=Ines García |archive-date=25 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210825183932/https://elpais.com/diario/1997/12/31/agenda/883522809_850215.html |url-status=live }}</ref> since Bofill had recently broken up with journalist [[Chabeli Iglesias]] (daughter of Spanish singer [[Julio Iglesias]]) who was still marrie with him at the time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Juanra |title=Ricardo Bofill desvela cómo es su relación con Chábeli Iglesias y Paulina Rubio |date=19 February 2020 |url=https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/famosos/2020-02-19/ricardo-bofill-chabeli-iglesias-paulina-rubio_2461307/ |publisher=Vanitatis |access-date=31 May 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213707/https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/famosos/2020-02-19/ricardo-bofill-chabeli-iglesias-paulina-rubio_2461307/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Rubio returned to her acting career, and landed her first starring role in the film ''[[Bésame En La Boca (film)|Bésame en la Boca]]'', released in June 1995. Rubio played Claudia Romero, a rich young girl who dies in an accident while riding her motorcycle, and is later returned to Earth, but in other body, to make amends for her mistakes. Although her acting received critics mixed, the film was a box office success and staying on the Mexican main billboard for six weeks.<ref name="taquilla">{{cite web|title=Dice Paulina que le falta "riqueza" espiritual|url=http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1995/09/30/40/Ar04000.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1927339&PageLabelPrint=40&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1995&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1995&dummy=1995&sQuery=paulina%2brubio%2bEl%2bTiempo%2bEs%2bOro%2bcopias&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF|date=30 September 1995|access-date=18 April 2019|work=[[El Siglo de Torreón]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160209061027/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=EDT/1995/09/30/40/Ar04000.xml&CollName=EDT_1990_1999&DOCID=1927339&PageLabelPrint=40&skin=ElSiglo&AppName=2&sLanguage=English&Content=ALL&selLanguage=&sPublication=EDT&sDateFrom=01%252F01%252F1995&sDateTo=12%252F31%252F1995&dummy=1995&sQuery=paulina%2Brubio%2BEl%2BTiempo%2BEs%2BOro%2Bcopias&x=0&y=0&ViewMode=GIF|archive-date=9 February 2016|language=es|url-status=dead}}</ref> As well, she starred as one of the main characters on ''[[Pobre Niña Rica]]'', her third  telenovela, and recorded two versions of the opening song. In August 1995, Rubio guest-starred on the ''El Corazón de Emeteveo'' [[MTV|MTV Latino]]'s show.<ref>{{cite magazine |first1=John |last1=Lannert |title=Latin Notas |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xw0EAAAAMBAJ&q=emeteveo&pg=PA37 |magazine=Billboard |date=2 September 1995 |access-date=31 May 2021 |page=37}}</ref>

In 1996, Rubio changed her conventional music style to avant-garde sounds. She co-produced her fourth studio album ''[[Planeta Paulina]]'' with Marco Flores. The music critics praised it "a sensational album, full of feelings and enthusiasm" inspired in [[dance-pop]], [[euro-pop]], [[Disco music|disco]], [[House music|house]], [[Electronic music|electronic]] and [[Techno Music|techno]] styles. Rubio assumed more creative control by writing and co-producing most of the material. The album didn't matched the commercial success of its predecessors, despite it produced four singles: "[[Siempre Tuya Desde La Raíz]]", "[[Solo Por Ti]]", "Miedo" and "Enamorada". She also recorded English versions of several songs which did not appear on the album, but were included in the remixes or maxi-singles versions of the songs, such as "Open Up Your Hear", "Only For You" and "I'm So In Love". EMI Music declined to release Rubio's first English crossover album, which was supposed to be the English version of the ''Planeta Paulina'' album due to weak sales of the Spanish version. Subsequently, she got into a legal battle against the record label for not fulfilling what they had already planned.

Despite the modest success of ''Planeta Paulina'', songs like "Una Historia Más"—a song about [[HIV/AIDS]]—and "Enamorada" introduced Rubio to the [[gay community]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 20 himnos contra el sida |date=December 2020 |url=https://shangay.com/2020/12/01/himnos-vih-sida-musica-divas/ |publisher=Shangay |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215454/https://shangay.com/2020/12/01/himnos-vih-sida-musica-divas/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In particular the music video for "Enamorada", which showed a homosexual couple and the rainbow flag openly on television. A theme that was still considered a taboo at that time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Danna Paola se enamora de un chico gay |url=https://cscnoticias.com/espectaculos/danna-paola-se-enamora-de-un-chico-gay/ |website=cscnoticias.com |date=7 February 2020 |publisher=CSC Noticias |access-date=1 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214151/https://cscnoticias.com/espectaculos/danna-paola-se-enamora-de-un-chico-gay/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The album's promotion spread throughout Latin America until 1997.

===1998–1999: Timbiriche reunion and ''Vive el Verano''===
In 1998, Rubio published a calendar, the funds of which went to the [[Teletón (Mexico)|Teleton]] Foundation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Arrobba - Paulina Rubio |url=http://bose.arrobba.com.mx/m_bose/paulina.htm |website=bose.arrobba.com.mx |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220138/http://bose.arrobba.com.mx/m_bose/paulina.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The photographs was shot by Mexican photographer José Quintero at locations in Rome, New York, Florence and Mexico. She was in charge of the production, direction and concept of the calendar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gloria Trevi y Tatiana participan en la exposición "Blanca Nieves", del fotógrafo José Quintero |url=https://www.lacolumnariablog.com/gloria-trevi-y-tatiana-participan-en-la-exposicion-blanca-nieves-del-fotografo-jose-quintero/ |website=lacolumnariablog.com |date=23 August 2011 |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214341/https://www.lacolumnariablog.com/gloria-trevi-y-tatiana-participan-en-la-exposicion-blanca-nieves-del-fotografo-jose-quintero/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the presentation of the calendar, Rubio said in an interview: "I have to define many things in my professional life, and I am aware of it."<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/8HBkk2bnHWM Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210602221421/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HBkk2bnHWM Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio entrevista Calendario 98 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HBkk2bnHWM |website=www.youtube.com | date=18 September 2020 |access-date=2 June 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Despite the legal battle with EMI Music, she continued to work on new music. For the initial recording session for fifth studio album Rubio worked first with Mexican composer and singer [[Armando Manzanero]], and [[Mecano]]'s member [[Nacho Cano]].

Rubio met with the original members of Timbiriche in summer 1998, during a performance at the Acapulco Festival.<ref>{{cite web |title=Timbiriche, una historia de reencuentros |date=29 May 2017 |url=https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/espectaculos/musica/2017/05/29/timbiriche-una-historia-de-reencuentros |publisher=El Universal |access-date=2 June 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603075929/https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/espectaculos/musica/2017/05/29/timbiriche-una-historia-de-reencuentros |url-status=live }}</ref> The presentation was received with success and became a historic moment at the festival. After the success obtained, the record label Melody reissues the disc ''Los Clásicos de Timbiriche'', now with the name of ''Timbiriche Symphonic'', accompanied by [[Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra]]. It generated great stir among the followers. The original members realized the magnitude and impact of Timbiriche, so they decided to go on a concert tour.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Del Olmo |first1=Azul |title=Timbiriche ¡Juntos! 35 años después |date=13 September 2017 |url=https://www.excelsior.com.mx/funcion/2017/09/13/1187992 |publisher=Excelsior |access-date=2 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215853/https://www.excelsior.com.mx/funcion/2017/09/13/1187992 |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 1998 the band initiated a tour developed in Mexico and part of Latin America. Timbiriche reunion established in the [[Auditorio Nacional (Mexico)|Auditorio Nacional]] a sold-out record of hearing with more than 20 consecutive concerts. On 23 February 1999, a two-disc live album was released through [[Fonovisa Records]] titled ''[[Timbiriche, El concierto|Timbiriche, El Concierto]]''. The album was a success, and certified gold and platinum for sold 350,000 copies in Mexico.<ref name="amprofon-T">{{cite web|url=http://amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones-amprofon.php?disquera=&anio=&tipoAlbum=&tipoCertificacion=&aniocer=&key=timbiriche&action=Buscar|title=Certificaciones Amprofon − Timbiriche|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170523183926/http://amprofon.com.mx/certificaciones-amprofon.php?disquera=&anio=&tipoAlbum=&tipoCertificacion=&aniocer=&key=timbiriche&action=Buscar|archive-date=23 May 2017|access-date=23 May 2017}}. Amprofon.com.mx.</ref>

While continuing with the recording sessions for her fifth studio album, Rubio also hosting the Spanish summer variety show, ''Vive El Verano'', which premiered in July 1999. The production was broadcast by [[Antena 3 (Spanish TV channel)|Antena 3]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Conducirá Paulina Rubio un programa musical en España |url=https://jornada.com.mx/1999/06/21/esp-conducira.html |publisher=La Jornada |access-date=3 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603154529/https://jornada.com.mx/1999/06/21/esp-conducira.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She recorded [[Richard Daniel Roman]]'s the theme song to the TV show. During the presentation of the television show Rubio said: "Here [in Spain] I am known for other circumstances (her relationship with Ricardo Boffil), but 20 years of professional life guarantee me. With this first job I want to show how far I can go in this world."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gallo |first1=Isabel |title=Antena 3 prepara la batalla del verano con un macroespacio de entretenimiento |url=https://elpais.com/diario/1999/06/17/radiotv/929570404_850215.html |newspaper=El País |date=16 June 1999 |access-date=3 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603154259/https://elpais.com/diario/1999/06/17/radiotv/929570404_850215.html |url-status=live }}</ref> At the time, she signed a contract with [[Universal Music Group]] and [[Polydor Records]] to release her new music.

Rubio and her boyfriend Ricardo Bofill explained on the television show Tómbola in April 1999 "they would probably get married". On New Year's Eve 1999, they held an African Rite wedding in Mali, Africa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Diez pistas para conocer a Paulina Rubio |date=27 June 2015 |url=https://www.diezminutos.es/famosos-corazon/famosos-extranjeros/news/g8862/diez-pistas-para-conocer-a-paulina-rubio/?slide=6 |publisher=Diez Minutos |access-date=3 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603180507/https://www.diezminutos.es/famosos-corazon/famosos-extranjeros/news/g8862/diez-pistas-para-conocer-a-paulina-rubio/?slide=6 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2000–2003: ''Paulina'', ''Border Girl'' and modeling===
[[File:PaulinaRubio.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Rubio in 2000]]
In February 2000, Rubio performed her first single released by Universal Music, "[[Lo Haré Por Ti]]", at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. The performance was highly criticed by press media,<ref>{{cite web |title=De todo trae la segunda noche de Festival |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/02/21/79291/de-todo-trae-la-segunda-noche-de-festival.html |website=www.emol.com |access-date=3 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603193243/https://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/02/21/79291/de-todo-trae-la-segunda-noche-de-festival.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> but when the song was released throughout the Americas and Europe, it received positive reviews. Leila Cobo from ''Billboard'' praised Rubio's "comeback" and said "[the song is] an edgy, catchy, totally fresh romp."<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The annual Billboard Latin Music Awards are scheduled to take place April 26 at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami. |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/79932/billboard-latin-music-awards-2001 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 June 2021 }}</ref> It reached the top 10 in Spain and top 40 in Italy. The music video for "Lo Haré Por Ti" featured a new-Paulina in revealing bikinis and mini skirts, and a hat cowgirl-style which came to be regarded as a mark of style her own.<ref name=style-p/>

Rubio released her self-titled fifth studio album, ''[[Paulina (album)|Paulina]]'', on 23 May 2000. She assumed the total creative control, unlike their first three albums with EMI Music,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-BMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA11 |title=Billboard - Google Books |website=[[Google News]] |date=30 June 2001 |access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref> and collaborated with Colombian singer-songwriter and record producer [[Estéfano]] to create a "synthesis of the end of the millennium" in a sound that blend through such genres as pop, ranchera, dance, rock, hip-hop, bolero, house and jazz. Rubio "had a very clear idea of what I wanted to achieve and express and Estéfano was a great guide in helping me develop and define that sound."<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Villa |first1=Lucas |title=Thalia, Paulina Rubio, Christina Aguilera Open Up About Landmark 2000 Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9408858/thalia-paulina-rubio-christina-aguilera-talk-landmark-2000-albums |magazine=Billboard |access-date=3 June 2021 }}</ref> The album garnered critical acclaim, with Steve Huey from [[Allmusic]] calling it "one of her best [albums] to date." Paulina was honored with four [[Latin Grammy Awards]] nominated—including Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Album—and was honored for [[Premios Ondas]] for "her way of applying spectacularity in Latin rhythms."<ref>{{cite web |title=Premios Ondas Palmares 2001 |url=https://www.premiosondas.com/historia_2009-2000-01.php |publisher=Premios Ondas |access-date=31 March 2021 |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414004356/https://premiosondas.com/historia_2009-2000-01.php |url-status=live }}</ref>

''Paulina'' was a commercial success, becoming Rubio's first number-one album on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums and [[Latin Pop Albums]]. As well, becoming her first album on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and ''[[Music & Media]]'' [[European Top 100 Albums]] charts. ''Paulina'' became the first Latin pop record by a female Mexican artist to receive a gold standard certification by the [[Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)]], for shipments of 500,000 units in United States,<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio - Bio, Records |url=https://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=55 |publisher=Top40-Charts |access-date=18 March 2021 |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416161645/https://top40-charts.com/artist.php?aid=55 |url-status=live }}</ref> and it was the best selling Latin album in 2001 there,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3A8EAAAAMBAJ&q=became+the+biggest-selling+spanish+language+disc+in+the+United+States+for+2001&pg=PA5 |title=Billboard |page=5 |date=6 March 2004 |access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref> selling over 1 million copies in the US alone to 2002<ref name=diamond>{{cite web |url=http://www.cooperativa.cl/prontus_nots/site/artic/20011214/pags/20011214031900.html |title=Paulina Rubio recibió Disco de Diamante |publisher=cooperativa.cl |language=es |date=14 December 2001 |access-date=6 December 2011 |archive-date=28 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728152418/http://www.cooperativa.cl/prontus_nots/site/artic/20011214/pags/20011214031900.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. In Mexico, ''Paulina'' becomes in one of the [[List of best-selling albums in Mexico|best-selling albums all time]]. Follow-up single from the album, "[[El Último Adiós]]", attracted the attention of music critics, who praised ranchera and hip-hop music style fusion.<ref name=Mexican-hiphop>{{cite web |url=https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Paulina-Rubio-mixes-Mexican-sounds-hip-hop-beats-1636248.php |title=Paulina Rubio mixes Mexican sounds, hip-hop beats |publisher=Houston Chronicle |language=en |date=27 April 2004 |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609162723/https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Paulina-Rubio-mixes-Mexican-sounds-hip-hop-beats-1636248.php |url-status=live }}</ref> The "ranchera moderna" pop becomes a trademark of Rubio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dejan el pop para cantar con mariachi |date=13 September 2018 |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/dejan-el-pop-para-cantar-con-mariachi |publisher=Milenio |access-date=4 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=4 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304165451/https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/dejan-el-pop-para-cantar-con-mariachi |url-status=live }}</ref> The third single, "[[Y Yo Sigo Aquí]]", reached number one in over 30 countries, becoming Rubio's most successful single to date. The fourth single, the feminist anthem "[[Yo No Soy Esa Mujer]]", is considered one of the best songs of the 2000, according to ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'',<ref>{{cite web |title=The 50 Best Songs of the Year 2000 |url=https://www.spin.com/featured/50-best-songs-2000/ |website=spin.com |publisher=Spin |access-date=30 October 2020 |archive-date=1 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101002703/https://www.spin.com/featured/50-best-songs-2000/ |url-status=live }}</ref> while ''Billboard'' named it one of the 100 greatest songs of 2001.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |title=The 100 Greatest Songs of 2001: Staff Picks |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/list/9550936/best-songs-2001-top-100 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=8 April 2021 }}</ref> The remaining singles—"[[Vive El Verano]]", "[[Sexi Dance]]" and "[[Tal Vez, Quizá]]"—all peaked in the top ten in Latin America and some Europe's country.

Rubio's look and style of dressing that showed in her music videos, and her performances influenced young girls and women. Her style became one of the female [[2000s in fashion|fashion trends of the 2000s]] in Latin America.<ref name=style-p/><ref>{{cite web |last1=Cárdenas |first1=Natalia |title=Paulina Rubio, una estrella latina en Eivissa |date=28 August 2002 |url=https://www.periodicodeibiza.es/pitiusas/ibiza/2002/08/28/768409/paulina-rubio-una-estrella-latina-en-eivissa.html |publisher=Periodico de Ibiza |access-date=16 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624195528/https://www.periodicodeibiza.es/pitiusas/ibiza/2002/08/28/768409/paulina-rubio-una-estrella-latina-en-eivissa.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2001, she co-headlining with the Spanish group [[Café Quijano]] for the QDQ Tour that toured eight cities in Spain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio y Café Quijano estarán en A Coruña el 29 de septiembre |date=19 June 2001 |url=https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/television/2001/06/19/paulina-rubio-cafe-quijano-estaran-coruna-29-septiembre/0003_621591.htm |publisher=La Voz de Galicia |access-date=4 August 2022 |archive-date=4 August 2022 |language=Spanish |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220804194512/https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/television/2001/06/19/paulina-rubio-cafe-quijano-estaran-coruna-29-septiembre/0003_621591.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> She then embarked on a tour across North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-BMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA41 |title=Billboard - Google Books |website=[[Google News]] |date=30 June 2001 |access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref>

In early-2002, Rubio comeback at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, and made a polemic performance. She said [[Antonio Vodanovic]] (festival entertainer) refused to award him the Antorcha de Plata despite the public's request. Rubio accused him of being macho and explained "I don't need anything material, but the 'Antorcha' means the burning flame."<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio sigue enojada con el animador Antonio Vodanovic |url=https://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/03/03/80032/paulina-rubio-sigue-enojada-con-el-animador-antonio-vodanovic.html |website=emol.com |date=3 March 2002 |publisher=EFE |access-date=7 June 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607162944/https://www.emol.com/noticias/magazine/2002/03/03/80032/paulina-rubio-sigue-enojada-con-el-animador-antonio-vodanovic.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Niegan Antorcha de Plata a Paulina |url=https://archivo.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/34904.html |publisher=El Universal |access-date=7 June 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607162945/https://archivo.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/34904.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Also, performed at the [[Festivalbar]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Festivalbar tutto dal vivo, per la prima volta Red Hot Chili Peppers e Bocelli i superospiti al galà di domenica a Napoli |url=https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2002/05/23/LT203.html |publisher=Il Tirreno |access-date=7 June 2021 |language=Italian |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607164747/https://ricerca.gelocal.it/iltirreno/archivio/iltirreno/2002/05/23/LT203.html |url-status=live }}</ref>  and [[Festival di Sanremo]] in Italy; [[Top of the Pops (UK)|Top of the Pops]] in United Kingdom ang Germany; Hit Machine in Paris and [[Wango Tango]] in U.S. EMI Music released two successful greatest-hits albums compilations, ''[[Top Hits (Paulina Rubio album)|Top Hits]]'' and ''[[I'm So in Love: Grandes Éxitos]]''. The albums entered on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums charts and Spanish Albums charts.

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Rubio released her sixth studio album, ''[[Border Girl]]'', in her birthday number 31. The album her first foray into English-language pop. Like its predecessor, received acclaim from critics. Jose F. Promis from AllMusic called it "one of the most interesting and international pop albums of 2002." In the U.S., ''Border Girl'' debuted at number eleven on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart, making her highest-charting album in the region, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of 500,000 copies in the country. The first single "[[Don't Say Goodbye (Paulina Rubio song)|Don't Say Goodbye]]" peaked at number forty-one position on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number nine on [[Canadian Singles Chart]], while the Spanish version reached number five on the Hot Latin Tracks. The accompanying music video (directed by [[Brothers Strause|The Brothers Strause]]) featured the singer riding a futuristic motorcycle while look infamous leather costume red. It cost of $1 million, which makes it the first Mexican to invest that amount in a music video.<ref>{{cite web |title=Los cantantes latinos que lograron éxito en inglés |date=17 March 2016 |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/los-cantantes-latinos-que-lograron-exito-en-ingles |publisher=Milenio |access-date=7 June 2021 |archive-date=7 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607155658/https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/los-cantantes-latinos-que-lograron-exito-en-ingles |url-status=live }}</ref> "[[The One You Love (Paulina Rubio song)|The One You Love]]" was released as the second single reaching number ninety-seven on the Hot 100 while the Spanish version, "Todo Mi Amor", reached number five on the Hot Latin Tracks chart, becoming her second top five hit from the album. Also, the Spanish version of the single "[[Casanova (Paulina Rubio song)|Casanova]]" reached number thirty-seven on the Hot Latin Tracks. Rubio she co-headlined the North America dates of Don't Turn Off the Lights Tour fellow Latin pop star [[Enrique Iglesias]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://los40.com/los40/2002/08/05/actualidad/1028498400_269627.html |title=Paulina Rubio y Enrique Iglesias salen juntos de gira {{pipe}} Los 40 Principales {{pipe}} Noticias |website=Los40.com |date=5 August 2002 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095348/http://los40.com/los40/2002/08/05/actualidad/1028498400_269627.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She was honored as the "Mexican Artist with Greatest International Projection" at the [[Premios Oye!]] in Mexico, and the [[Houston, Texas]] radio station [[104.1 KRBE]] declared 21 June "Paulina Day" in Houston.<ref name=Mexican-hiphop/>

As modeling role, Rubio debuted at the fashion show for Argentinian designer Jorge Ibáñez in Mexico. In late-2002, she signed [[Elite Model Management]] of New York, a modeling agency which is fairly prestigious. Annabel Aucoin, then promoter of agency, said "Paulina is the only Mexican singer who is with us and, in truth, she is an international celebrity [...] But she also has the beauty and the personality to be in our celebrity division."<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina lleva su gira a España |url=https://www.elsiglo.mx/noticia/17606.paulina-lleva-su-gira-a-espana.html |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608152900/https://www.elsiglo.mx/noticia/17606.paulina-lleva-su-gira-a-espana.html |url-status=live }}</ref> For spring 2003 Bacelona's Fashion Week (Pasarela Gaudí), Rubio walk at the runways for Totón Comella collection for TCN.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gaudí abre pasarela de moda con Paulina Rubio |url=https://elsiglo.mx/galeria/414-7020.gaudi-abre-pasarela-de-moda-con-paulina-rubio |publisher=El Siglo |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608152900/https://elsiglo.mx/galeria/414-7020.gaudi-abre-pasarela-de-moda-con-paulina-rubio |url-status=live }}</ref> She also return her host role at the  beauty pageant [[Miss Spain]] 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=El 'glamour' de Jesús Vázquez y Paulina Rubio en la gala de Miss España |date=23 March 2003 |url=https://www.hola.com/famosos/2003032330960/famosos/semi/presentadores/ |publisher=¡Hola! Spain |access-date=8 June 2021 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608161922/https://www.hola.com/famosos/2003032330960/famosos/semi/presentadores/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubio provided guest vocals on [[Ronan Keating]]' re-recorded single "[[When You Say Nothing at All#Ronan Keating version|When You Say Nothing at All]]". The song was re-title "When You Say Nothing at All (Nada Más Que Hablar)" due Rubio's Spanish sing, and released in March 2003.

===2004–2008: ''Pau-Latina'', ''Ananda'', marriage, and controversies===
After Rubio broke up with Ricardo Bofill in early 2004,<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina y Bofill rompen su relación |date=17 February 2004 |url=https://www.elperiodicoextremadura.com/sociedad/2004/02/17/paulina-bofill-rompen-relacion-45670073.html |publisher=El Periódico Extremadura |access-date=8 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608223642/https://www.elperiodicoextremadura.com/sociedad/2004/02/17/paulina-bofill-rompen-relacion-45670073.html |url-status=live }}</ref> she began dating Mexican actor [[José María Torre]]. During that time, she released her seventh studio album, ''[[Pau-Latina]]''.  The "futuristic folklore" record included contributions from [[Emilio Estefan]], [[Chris Rodríguez]], [[Sergio George]], [[Gaitanes]], [[Marco Antonio Solís]], [[Coti]], [[Jorge Villamizar]], [[Los Tetas]], and [[Reyli]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio lanzó disco en español después de 4 años |date=9 February 2004 |url=https://www.eluniverso.com/2004/02/09/0001/259/4ED5162158EE43D399251E636C274C6E.html |publisher=El Universo |access-date=9 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609161335/https://www.eluniverso.com/2004/02/09/0001/259/4ED5162158EE43D399251E636C274C6E.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubio explained that she "wanted to do it step by step and very calmly; hence the album title" which means "Latin Peace" in Catalan.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Intxausti |first1=Aurora |title=Paulina Rubio canta a sus raíces latinas en un disco en el que mezcla 'hip-hop' y ritmos gitanos |url=https://elpais.com/diario/2004/03/26/espectaculos/1080255603_850215.html |newspaper=El País |date=25 March 2004 |access-date=9 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609145614/https://elpais.com/diario/2004/03/26/espectaculos/1080255603_850215.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Besides that it is a play on words: "Pau", as all her friends call her, and "Latina", in honor of her roots. Sarah Bardeen from [[Rapsody]] felt that Pau-Latina is "brilliant" specially for "Rubio incorporates elements of rap, reggaeton, flamenco and ranchera while maintaining her own consistently feathery pop sensibility"<ref>{{cite web |title=Pau-latina by Paulina Rubio |url=https://us.napster.com/artist/paulina-rubio/album/pau-latina-us-version |website=us.napster.com |date=10 February 2004 |publisher=Rapsody |access-date=27 October 2020 |archive-date=31 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031034359/https://us.napster.com/artist/paulina-rubio/album/pau-latina-us-version |url-status=live }}</ref> while Matt Cibula from [[PopMatters]] included it in her list of the "best however-many-it-ends-up-being albums of 2004."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cibula |first1=Matt |title=The best however-many-it-ends-up-being albums of 2004 |date=28 December 2004 |url=https://www.popmatters.com/best2004-041228-cibula-2496022834.html |publisher=PopMatters |access-date=26 March 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609151012/https://www.popmatters.com/best2004-041228-cibula-2496022834.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It became her second album to debut at the top of the Top Latin Albums chart, and peaked at number 105 on the Billboard 200. ''Pau-Latina'' won several awards—including [[Billboard Latin Music Awards]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://onlineathens.com/stories/050104/ent_20040501007.shtml#.VmJ2fNKrTIU |title=Cruz, Martin, Juanes lead Latin Billboard winners |publisher=Online Athens |date=1 May 2004 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011635/http://onlineathens.com/stories/050104/ent_20040501007.shtml#.VmJ2fNKrTIU |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hola.com/musica/2005042940102/musica/billboard/latinos1/ |title=Juanes y Paulina Rubio conquistan los Billboard latinos |website=Hola.com |date=29 April 2005 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215173853/https://www.hola.com/musica/2005042940102/musica/billboard/latinos1/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Lo Nuestro Awards]]—and was nominated for a [[Latin Grammy]] for Best Pop Female Vocal Album, and nominated for a [[Grammy Award]] for Best Latin Pop Vocal Album.

"[[Te Quise Tanto]]" was released as the lead single from ''Pau-Latina'', and reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs; became her biggest single to date, and her first single to reach the top position on the chart. "[[Algo Tienes]]" followed as the second single, peaked at number one on the Latin Pop Airplay. "[[Dame Otro Tequila]]" was released as the album's third single, and became her second number-one single on the Hot Latin Songs. In 2005, "[[Mía (Paulina Rubio song)|Mía]]" and "Alma En Libertad" followed as the album's fourth and fifth singles,<ref name=Mexican-hiphop/> and reached number eight and number 39 on the Hot Latin Songs, respectively. Rubio's third headlining tour, the Pau-Latina Tour, began in September 2004<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archivo.elsalvador.com/noticias/2004/08/16/escenarios/esc5.asp |title=Paulina es sinónimo de discordia: 16 de agosto 2004 .::. El Diario de Hoy .::. elsalvador.com |website=Archivo.elsalvador.com |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040308/http://archivo.elsalvador.com/noticias/2004/08/16/escenarios/esc5.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> and concluded in June 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pau abre su armario a ritmo de tequila |date=6 June 2005 |url=https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/pau-abre-su-armario-a-ritmo-de-tequila-EEDL65655 |publisher=Diario Libre |access-date=9 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609155928/https://www.diariolibre.com/revista/pau-abre-su-armario-a-ritmo-de-tequila-EEDL65655 |url-status=live }}</ref> She also performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, where finally won the Antorcha de Plata at the request of the public, and after three performances in the past years. Her performance received polarized critics from several media. Some journalists argue that due to the Rubio's feminist speech when she interpreted "Yo No Soy Esa Mujer", she got the Antorcha de Plata.<ref>{{cite web |title=Deplora prensa chilena actuación de Paulina Rubio en Viña |url=https://www.cronica.com.mx/notas/2005/167799.html |website=conica.com.mx |access-date=16 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201030/https://www.cronica.com.mx/notas/2005/167799.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Rubio gave a provocative performance as host at the [[MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica 2004|2004 MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamérica]]. In a sarcastic speech during the ceremony, she said "There are many people who believe that I only want to provoke conservatives [...] Because I am conservative, very conservative" and immediately opened the back of her little mini dress exposing her butt, and showing just a red thong t-back.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio, estrella indiscutible de los premios MTV |date=23 October 2004 |url=https://www.abc.es/estilo/gente/abci-paulina-rubio-estrella-indiscutible-premios-200410230300-96324113786_noticia.html |publisher=ABC |access-date=9 June 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio enseña el tanga en la gala de la MTV |date=23 October 2004 |url=https://www.diariocordoba.com/sociedad/2004/10/23/paulina-rubio-ensena-tanga-gala-38842654.html |publisher=Diario Cordoba |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609165323/https://www.diariocordoba.com/sociedad/2004/10/23/paulina-rubio-ensena-tanga-gala-38842654.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The incident was highly publicized. Several media assumed it was a response by Rubio to those of [[Conservatism in Mexico|conservative ideology]] in Mexico due few months before, government leaders in [[Queretaro]], censored a Rubio's spectacular where she posing completely naked on a white horse and wearing only red sandals from the Andrea, brand whom she had an endorsement.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alcalde mexicano censuró desnudez de Paulina Rubio en aviso publicitario |url=https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/entretencion/musica/pop-en-espanol/alcalde-mexicano-censuro-desnudez-de-paulina-rubio-en-aviso-publicitario/2004-03-24/121213.html |website=cooperativa.cl |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609174257/https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/entretencion/musica/pop-en-espanol/alcalde-mexicano-censuro-desnudez-de-paulina-rubio-en-aviso-publicitario/2004-03-24/121213.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Chilean press cited the moment as "[Rubio] claiming women's underwear".<ref>{{cite web |title=El "loco" destape de Paulina Rubio en Miami |url=https://www.mercurioantofagasta.cl/prontus4_noticias/site/artic/20041023/pags/20041023040104.html |website=mercurioantofagasta.cl |access-date=9 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609170543/https://www.mercurioantofagasta.cl/prontus4_noticias/site/artic/20041023/pags/20041023040104.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Some of Rubio's important TV performances during Pau-Latina era attracted media attention due her fashion style, especially her provocative skirts tutu-style. Rubio and her personal designer released merchandising  inspired by her skirts through her website, and title it "Tutu Pau".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BBUEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA26 |title=Billboard - Google Books |website=[[Google News]] |date=23 April 2005 |access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref> She received the Voz del Momento award at the [[2004 Premios Juventud]], and also was named ''[[People en Español]]'''{{'}}s 2005 Star of the Year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20051209005474/en/People-en-Espanols-Star-Year-Party-Honors |title=People en Espanol's Star of the Year Party Honors Paulina Rubio |publisher=Business Wire |date=9 December 2005 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114156/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20051209005474/en/People-en-Espanols-Star-Year-Party-Honors |url-status=live }}</ref> At that time, Rubio appeared on two singles from Coti's album, ''Esta Mañana Y Otros Cuentos''; she was featured on a duet with Coti, "Otra Vez", and on a collaboration with Coti and [[Julieta Venegas]] entitled "Nada Fue Un Error", it last was a success in Spain and Latin America. After her relationship with José María Torre ended in early 2005, just a few months after, Rubio began dating  her future husband Spanish entrepreneur Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Nájera.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina y Colate: Historia de un romance |url=https://peopleenespanol.com/article/paulina-y-colate-historia-de-un-romance/ |work=People En Español |access-date=9 June 2021 |archive-date=9 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210609223124/https://peopleenespanol.com/article/paulina-y-colate-historia-de-un-romance/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The couple became engaged in November 2006.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Otero |first1=Carlos |title=Colate y Paulina: cronología de una guerra a muerte |date=2 January 2020 |url=https://www.divinity.es/blogs/oteradas/colate-paulina-rubio-cronologia-guerra-muerte_6_2876040001.html |publisher=Divinity |access-date=10 June 2021 |archive-date=10 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610150020/https://www.divinity.es/blogs/oteradas/colate-paulina-rubio-cronologia-guerra-muerte_6_2876040001.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Paulina Rubio @ Asics Music Festival 04.jpg|thumb|Rubio performing on the ASICS Music Festival in Barcelona, 2007]]
In July 2006, Rubio released "[[Ni Una Sola Palabra]]", the lead single from her eighth studio album, ''[[Ananda (album)|Ananda]]''. It became her third number one single on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs (entered on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart) and reached the atop on [[iTunes]]' digital song sales chart in Spain, earning eventually it was certified triple platinum by the [[Productores de Música de España|Productores de Música de España (PROMUSICAE)]]. The second and third single released from the album were "[[Nada Puede Cambiarme]]" and "[[Ayúdame]]", and "Nada Puede Cambiarme" received certified gold in Spain for digital downloads.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio trae a Tenerife su espectáculo de amor, luz y sonido |url=https://www.canarias7.es/hemeroteca/paulina_rubio_trae_a_tenerife_su_espectaculo_de_amor_luz_y_sonido-DECSN62155 |website=canarias.es |date=3 August 2007 |access-date=28 June 2021 |language=es |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230655/https://www.canarias7.es/hemeroteca/paulina_rubio_trae_a_tenerife_su_espectaculo_de_amor_luz_y_sonido-DECSN62155 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio presenta en España su nuevo disco |url=https://www.woman.es/lifestyle/ocio/paulina-rubio-presenta-en-espana-su-nuevo-disco |website=universalmusicspain |date=11 April 2007 |publisher=Universal Music Spain |access-date=19 February 2020 |archive-date=1 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301220530/https://www.woman.es/lifestyle/ocio/paulina-rubio-presenta-en-espana-su-nuevo-disco |url-status=live }}</ref> Other singles released from the album include "Que Me Voy A Quedar" and the digital single"Me Siento Mucho Más Fuerte Sin Tu Amor".

''Ananda'' was released on 19 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.los40.com/articulo/noticias/Ananda/nuevo/disco/Paulina/Rubio/publicara/septiembre/l40actn01/20060720l40l40not_2/Tes/ |title='Ananda', el nuevo disco de Paulina Rubio, se publicará el 18 de septiembre {{pipe}} Los 40 Principales {{pipe}} Noticias |website=Los40.com |date=20 July 2006 |access-date=10 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061116052105/http://www.los40.com/articulo/noticias/Ananda/nuevo/disco/Paulina/Rubio/publicara/septiembre/l40actn01/20060720l40l40not_2/Tes/ |archive-date=16 November 2006}}</ref> Album's title is a [[Sanskrit]] word which in English means "Happiness", name of Rubio's Miami home, where ''Ananda'' was recorded. The album reflected a change in her spiritual perception and image. On ''Ananda'', Rubio worked with new producers as [[Cachorro López]], [[Toy Selectah|Toy Hernández]], Áureo Baqueiro, [[Ric Wake]], [[Tricky Stewart]] and [[Gustavo Santaolalla]] at the Rubio's home studio in Miami, Florida. The album retakes rock-pop style for Rubio, and incorporates genres such as Latin pop, dance-pop and [[Folk music|folk]]. ''Ananda'' garnered critical acclaim, with Jason Birchmeier from Allmusic calling it "an exceptionally solid collection of 13 would-be hits, each interesting and pleasing in its own fashion."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Birchmeier |first1=Jason |title=AllMusic Review by Jason Birchmeier |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/ananda-mw0000734695 |publisher=Allmusic |access-date=30 June 2021 |archive-date=7 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507214840/https://www.allmusic.com/album/ananda-mw0000734695 |url-status=live }}</ref> The album reached at number one on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums and Latin Pop Albums.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/2006-10-07/latin-albums |title=Latin Albums |magazine=Billboard |date=7 October 2006 |access-date=10 March 2016}}</ref> Also reached at number forty-four on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album earned several accolades, including two awards at the [[2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards]]. It was a success in Nordic countries. Rubio performed at the [[Nobel Peace Prize Concert]] in [[Oslo, Norway]] to honor the 2006 [[Nobel Peace Prize]] recipient, [[Muhammad Yunus]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/nobels-night-out-11-12-06/ |title=Nobel's Night Out - Photo 1 - Pictures |work=CBS News |date=11 December 2006 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092959/http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/nobels-night-out-11-12-06/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In early 2007, Rubio recorded the song "[[Nena (song)|Nena]]" as a duet with singer [[Miguel Bosé]], from his album ''[[Papito (album)|Papito]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/fotos_gente/2007/01/26/index_2.html |title=Gente |website=Elmundo.es |date=26 January 2007 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304101937/http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/fotos_gente/2007/01/26/index_2.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It was also nominated for Record of the Year at the [[Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year|8th Annual Latin Grammys]]. Rubio embarked on her [[Amor, Luz Y Sonido]] tour February to September 2007. It was her longest tour in Spain. While promoting her tour, she married her then fiancé Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Najera in [[Xcaret]], Mexico. The wedding received several media coverage. It was considered "the wedding of the year" and they covered the May 2007 issue of ''¡Hola!'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |title=Todos los detalles de la boda de Paulina Rubio y Nicolás Vallejo Nájera en exclusiva |date=12 May 2007 |url=https://www.hola.com/musica/2007051240962/musica/paulina/detalles/ |publisher=¡Hola! Spain |access-date=30 June 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709181318/https://www.hola.com/musica/2007051240962/musica/paulina/detalles/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Todo sobre la boda de Paulina Rubio y Colate |url=https://peopleenespanol.com/article/todo-sobre-la-boda-de-paulina-rubio-y-colate/ |work=People En Español |access-date=30 June 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182614/https://peopleenespanol.com/article/todo-sobre-la-boda-de-paulina-rubio-y-colate/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In October 2007, the Spanish edition of ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' magazine featured her apparently naked underneath a red, white, and green sheet. A government probe was open about whether or not she had desecrated the [[Flag of Mexico|Mexican flag]]. The [[Secretariat of the Interior]] said she may have violated an article in the National Flag, Shield and Anthem Law, which states that "private individuals will give the appropriate respect to the national symbol and handle it with care". The offense can be punished by fines ranging from $45,000 to $50,000 [[MXN]] (Mexican pesos) and jail time of up to 36 hours.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30200-1288001,00.html|title=Row Over Pop Star's 'Nude' Flag Pose|publisher=[[Sky News]]|date=11 October 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012101332/http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0%2C%2C30200-1288001%2C00.html|archive-date=12 October 2007}}</ref> However, in a published report, her mother said that Rubio did not authorize such photos. Finally, in February 2008, the Mexican Government imposed a fine on Rubio "considering that she has disrespected the patriotic symbols".<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina paga caro posar desnuda con la bandera mexicana |date=15 February 2008 |url=https://www.abc.es/estilo/gente/abci-paulina-paga-caro-posar-desnuda-bandera-mexicana-200802150300-1641647294049_noticia.html |publisher=ABC Gente |access-date=30 June 2021 |language=Spanish}}</ref> In the meantime, Rubio participated in a mega benefit concert event by [[ALAS Foundation]], developed simultaneously in Mexico and Argentina. She performed in Buenos Aires in front of 180,000 people, along with other Latin artists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/paulina-rubio/pictures/673818 |title=Paulina Rubio - The ALAS foundation hosts the Concert for Children to benefit {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|improverished}} children in Argentina {{pipe}} 7 Pictures |website=Contactmusic.com |date=17 May 2008 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091720/http://www.contactmusic.com/paulina-rubio/pictures/673818 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2009–2010: ''Gran City Pop'' and motherhood===
[[File:Paulina Rubio Premios Juventud 2009.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Rubio at [[Premios Juventud]] red carpet in July 2009]]
Rubio performed the song "[[Causa y Efecto]]" at the [[2009 Latin Billboard Music Awards]] on 23 April. It was released as the lead single from her ninth studio album, ''[[Gran City Pop]]''. The Rubio's comeback single atop on the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs for 5 consecutive weeks; becoming her fourth number-one single on the list of her career. As well, "Causa Y Efecto" was number one on the [[Monitor Latino#Mexico|Mexican Monitor Latino Chart]] and Spanish Airplay Chart, where certified platinum. Rubio released ''Gran City Pop'', on 23 June 2009. The album is a concept album of a [[utopian]] city, "very earthy and very organic where everything is an amalgam; a mixture that allows to unite instead of divide", and was inspired by Miami, Mexico and Madrid.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mo |first1=Zayra |title=Paulina Rubio, la reina de la cultura pop |url=https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/musica/paulina-rubio-la-reina-de-la-cultura-pop/ |publisher=El Espectador |access-date=2 July 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709182546/https://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/musica/paulina-rubio-la-reina-de-la-cultura-pop/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Mussically, ''Gran City Pop'' embrace from pop rock and dance pop, containing influences of Latin styles, electropop, [[eurodisco]] and [[arena rock]]. The songs were [[autobiographical]] in nature and saw Rubio collaborating as songwriter with Coti, Fernando Montesinos, Rafael Vergara, and went back to work with Estefano, after almost ten years of working with him on Paulina. Rubio developed as the album's executive producer, along with producers such as Cachorro López, [[Lester Mendez]] and Chris Rodriguez.

''Gran City Pop'' debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' Latin Albums and number one on the Latin Pop Albums; and debuted at number forty four on the ''Billboard'' 200. Dan Kimpel from [[Broadcast Music, Inc.]] complimented the sound of the album,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimpel |first1=Dan |title=Paulina Rubio's Gran City Pop |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/paulina_rubios_gran_city_pop |website=bmi.com |date=30 December 2009 |publisher=Broadcast Music, Inc. |access-date=27 October 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027100234/https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/paulina_rubios_gran_city_pop |url-status=live }}</ref> while Jesús Rodríguez de ''El País'' panned as a "party and romance tailor's drawer; pop rhythms, Latin airs, rock guitars, rancheras and tequila, melodic song and disco sound."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rodríguez |first1=Jesús |title=Soy una empresa que escribe y canta canciones |url=https://elpais.com/diario/2009/07/26/eps/1248589614_850215.html |website=El País |date=26 July 2009 |access-date=6 October 2019 |archive-date=13 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913073842/https://elpais.com/diario/2009/07/26/eps/1248589614_850215.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Gran City Pop received certified gold and platinum in different regions for shipments of over 300,000 copies worldwide after one month of release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/agenda/musica/articulo148328-paulina-rubio-reina-de-cultura-pop|title=Paulina Rubio, la reina de la cultura pop|publisher=[[Fidel Cano Correa]]|work=[[El Espectador]]|first=Zayra|last=Mo|date=1 July 2009|access-date=10 December 2009|archive-date=4 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090704103006/http://www.elespectador.com/entretenimiento/agenda/musica/articulo148328-paulina-rubio-reina-de-cultura-pop|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.hola.com/noticias-de-actualidad/01-07-2009/27/actualidad|title=Paulina Rubio recibe un disco de platino en Miami por 'Gran City Pop'|publisher=[[Eduardo Sánchez Junco]]|work=[[¡Hola!]]|date=1 July 2009|access-date=10 December 2009|archive-date=22 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222083425/http://us.hola.com/noticias-de-actualidad/01-07-2009/27/actualidad|url-status=live}}</ref> It received a nomination at the [[52nd Annual Grammy Awards]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album|Best Latin Pop Album]], and at the [[Lo Nuestro Awards]] for [[Lo Nuestro Award for Pop Album of the Year|Pop Album of the Year]].

"[[Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes]]", described as being ranchera/pop with a hip hop beat (like "El Último Adiós"), was released as the second single from ''Gran City Pop'' on 17 August 2009. It reached top ten the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs; as well in Mexico and Spain. Rubio performing the song in a medley with [[Cobra Starship]]'s song "[[Good Girls Go Bad]]", singing along with American dance-pop band at the [[Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica 2009]]. The performing won for Best Live Performance at "Los Premios 2009", voted by the public; the same night Rubio won the award for Best Solo Artist. An official remix of "Ni Rosas Ni Juguetes" was realized by [[Pitbull (rapper)|Pitbull]], and was released to mainstream radio. The song made a crossover for other music markets, with a collaboration for the [[banda music|banda]] genre with [[Jenni Rivera]]; and another for format [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] with [[Juan Magán]]. The final single from the album, "[[Algo De Ti]]", was released on 22 March 2010 in Spain and on 19 May 2010 in the U.S. However, Universal Music Latino later declined to continue promotion of the song to radio outlets, as a result it was unable to chart; instead released a remixes series by [[Junior Caldera]] and Juan Magán to impact the EDM market.

Rubio embarked on her [[Gran City Pop Tour]] ran from September 2009  to August 2010. While offering a series of concerts in Spain in May 2010, she and her husband Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Nájera announced exclusively to ¡Hola! that they were expecting their first child. "I'm going to be a mom... Life has a new meaning. They have just confirmed the best news of our lives and by the end of the year we are going to be parents," Rubio told the publication.<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusiva: Paulina Rubio y Nicolás Vallejo-Nágera esperan su primer hijo: '¡Voy a ser mamá!' |date=5 May 2010 |url=https://www.hola.com/musica/2010050514180/portada/revista/paulina/ |publisher=¡Hola! Spain |access-date=23 August 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=23 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823161126/https://www.hola.com/musica/2010050514180/portada/revista/paulina/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubio stated that if the child was a boy, he would be named after his father, Nicolás. If it was a girl, she would be named after Rubio's great-grandmother, Micaela.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.conciertos10.com/gira-conciertos-concierto/paulina-rubio-ya-escogio-el-nombre-para-su-hijo/2010/05/31/ |title=Paulina Rubio ya escogió el nombre para su hijo |publisher=Conciertos10.com |access-date=11 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100603084012/http://www.conciertos10.com/gira-conciertos-concierto/paulina-rubio-ya-escogio-el-nombre-para-su-hijo/2010/05/31/ |archive-date=3 June 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 15 September 2010 Paulina announced on her Twitter page that she was expecting a boy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/paurubio |title=Paulina Rubio (paurubio) on Twitter |publisher=Twitter |access-date=11 April 2011 |archive-date=9 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309115744/https://twitter.com/paurubio |url-status=live }}</ref> On 14 November 2010, Rubio and her husband welcomed their first child, a boy named Andrea Nicolás Vallejo-Nájera Rubio in [[Miami, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hola.com/musica/2010111649954/paulinarubio/nicolasvallejo/hijo/1/|work=¡Hola!|access-date=12 January 2011|title=Confirmado: Paulina Rubio y Nicolás Vallejo-Nágera han sido padres de un niño|language=es|date=16 November 2011|publisher=¡Hola! S.A.|archive-date=19 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119085037/http://www.hola.com/musica/2010111649954/paulinarubio/nicolasvallejo/hijo/1/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rubio had planned to have a [[water birth]] at home, but she was rushed to the hospital and spent the weekend with doctors working to stabilize the health of the baby. Hospital staff tried to send Rubio home so that she could realize her dream of a natural [[home birth]], but the complications led her medical team to schedule a [[c-section]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/confirmed-paulina-rubio-gives-birth-baby-boy|title=CONFIRMED: Paulina Rubio Gives Birth to Baby Boy!|last=Rosario|first=Mariela|date=16 November 2010|work=[[Latina magazine]]|publisher=Latina Media Ventures|access-date=9 February 2011|archive-date=19 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119091150/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/celebrity/confirmed-paulina-rubio-gives-birth-baby-boy|url-status=live}}</ref>

===2011–2012: ''Brava!'', and ''La Voz''===
On 11 January 2011, Rubio's father, Enrique Rubio González, died at 67 in a Mexico City hospital.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1920983.htm |title=Murió el papá de Paulina Rubio |language=es |first=Alma Rosa |last=Camacho |work=Esto |publisher=Organización Editorial Mexicana S.A. de C.V |date=12 January 2011 |access-date=12 January 2011 |archive-date=11 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011003503/http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1920983.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> A consensus of various news sources attributed his death to kidney failure.<ref>{{cite web |title=Muere papá de Paulina Rubio |url=https://peopleenespanol.com/article/muere-papa-de-paulina-rubio/ |work=People En Español |access-date=14 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914191309/https://peopleenespanol.com/article/muere-papa-de-paulina-rubio/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2011, was confirmed that she would participate on MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends, a live album by Los Tigres del Norte.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entretenimiento.terra.com.pe/musica/paulina-y-diego-torres-se-suman-a-mtv-unplugged-de-los-tigres,c4ced240c18ed210VgnVCM4000009bf154d0RCRD.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815181638/http://entretenimiento.terra.com.pe/musica/paulina-y-diego-torres-se-suman-a-mtv-unplugged-de-los-tigres,c4ced240c18ed210VgnVCM4000009bf154d0RCRD.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 August 2011 |title=Paulina y Diego Torres se suman a "MTV Unplugged" de Los Tigres&nbsp;– Terra Perú |publisher=Entretenimiento.terra.com.pe |access-date=11 April 2011 }}</ref> Rubio and the norteño band performed "Golpes en el Corazón", which was released as the first single off the album on 19 April 2011.<ref name="sin-golpes">{{cite web |title=Lanzan los Tigres del Norte tema con Pau Rubio |url=http://entretenimiento.prodigy.msn.com/celebridades/lanzan-los-tigres-del-norte-tema-con-pau-rubio-1 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129084109/http://entretenimiento.prodigy.msn.com/celebridades/lanzan-los-tigres-del-norte-tema-con-pau-rubio-1 |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2012 |date=19 April 2011 |work=Uno Noticias |publisher=[[Microsoft]] }}</ref> It became in a successful in Mexico, peaking atop the Monitor Latino general charts and the Mexican Airplay Chart from ''Billboard'' International.<ref name="golpes-airplay">{{cite web |title=Mantiene dueto de Los Tigres del Norte y Paulina Rubio éxito radial |language=es |url=http://www.ocexcelsior.com/articles/radial-6220-rubio-dueto.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130130222712/http://www.ocexcelsior.com/articles/radial-6220-rubio-dueto.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2013 |access-date=13 January 2012 |date=15 August 2011 |publisher=Freedom Communications, Inc. |work=Excélsior }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/internationalcharts/mexico |title=Mexico Airplay |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630162103/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/internationalcharts/mexico |archive-date=30 June 2012 |date=5 May 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the time, she was also featured in [[Gloria Trevi]]'s album, ''[[Gloria (Gloria Trevi album)|Gloria]]'', on the track "No Al Alguacil" that expected as the third single off Trevi's album, but failed to get a released.<ref>{{cite news|title=Filtran dueto de Paulina Rubio y Gloria Trevi|url=http://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2011/02/20/filtran-dueto-de-paulina-rubio-y-gloria-trevi|newspaper=Quién|date=20 February 2011|access-date=11 April 2011|archive-date=24 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224230807/http://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2011/02/20/filtran-dueto-de-paulina-rubio-y-gloria-trevi|url-status=live}}</ref>

Rubio resumed recording sessions on her tenth studio album.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/103915.html |title=Espectáculos - No te pases |newspaper=El Universal |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=20 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020145137/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/103915.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She announced that she wanted to do a Spanglish album is that she wanted to mix the language of her home Mexico and the United States. "I grew up in Mexico, but I've always been between the United States and my country. This is all done with a wink and a nod to 'Spanglish' culture, which continues to grow and has a foot in both worlds."<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite news | url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2011/09/12/paulina-rubio-overcomes-personal-setbacks-on-road-to-new-album/ | work=Fox News | title=Paulina Rubio overcomes personal setbacks on road to new album | date=12 September 2011 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509204814/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2011/09/12/paulina-rubio-overcomes-personal-setbacks-on-road-to-new-album/ | archive-date=9 May 2012 | df=dmy-all }}</ref> She stated that this album would be different from all her other albums because being a mother and the death of her father had inspired her tremendously. She also said that 70% of the album's songs would be in Spanish, while only 30% in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prensalibre.com/escenario/espectaculos/Paulina-Rubio-energia-frente-tiempos_0_552544938.html|title=Paulina Rubio ultima un disco "con mucha energía" frente a los malos tiempos |access-date=8 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911221126/http://prensalibre.com/escenario/espectaculos/Paulina-Rubio-energia-frente-tiempos_0_552544938.html |archive-date=11 September 2011 }}</ref>

On 15 November 2011, Rubio released her tenth studio album, ''[[Brava!]]'', and saw collaboration with various producers, including [[RedOne]] and [[Julio Reyes Copello|Julio Reyes]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espanol.upi.com/Entretenimiento/2011/10/04/Nuevo-lbum-de-Paulina-Rubio-se-llamar-Brava/UPI-69531317734894/ |title=Nuevo álbum de Paulina Rubio se llamará 'Brava' |website=Espanol UPI.com |date=4 October 2011 |access-date=10 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311022451/http://espanol.upi.com/Entretenimiento/2011/10/04/Nuevo-lbum-de-Paulina-Rubio-se-llamar-Brava/UPI-69531317734894/ |archive-date=11 March 2016}}</ref>  The album entered within the top five on Mexico and United States charts, and sold 100,000 copies in these regions. The album's lead single, "[[Me Gustas Tanto]]",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5iY4Vo6Jd6UE5XYtcJAUgaF7ghMjA?docId=1593598 |title=Paulina Rubio anuncia la fecha de lanzamiento de su nuevo sencillo |date=24 August 2011 |access-date=22 July 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120914040350/http://www.google.com/hostednews/epa/article/ALeqM5iY4Vo6Jd6UE5XYtcJAUgaF7ghMjA?docId=1593598 |archive-date=14 September 2012}}</ref> peaked at number one at the ''Billboard'' Hot Latin Songs, becoming Rubio's fifth number-one single on the chart and making her the five Latin female artist in history to have more number one singles, after [[Gloria Estefan]], [[Shakira]], [[Selena]], and [[Ana Gabriel]]. The second single "[[Me voy (Paulina Rubio song)|Me voy]]" was re-worked version featuring the Mexican singer-songwriter [[Espinoza Paz]], and released on 14 February 2012, while the promotional single "[[Heat of the Night (Paulina Rubio song)|Heat Of The Night]]" reached number sixteen on the ''Billboard'' [[Dance Club Songs]] chart.
[[Image:Paulina Rubio Jazz Fest 2012.jpg|left|thumb|upright|Rubio in 2012]]
The following months, Rubio released ''Bravísima!'', a new deluxe edition of ''Brava!'', which includes new songs, and the previously released single "[[Boys Will Be Boys (Paulina Rubio song)|Boys Will Be Boys]]".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.diariolaestrella.com/2012/03/22/121845/graba-paulina-tema-en-ingles.html |title=03/22/2012 {{pipe}} Graba Paulina tema en inglés |publisher=Diario La Estrella |date=22 March 2012 |access-date=24 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140304003749/http://www.diariolaestrella.com/2012/03/22/121845/graba-paulina-tema-en-ingles.html |archive-date=4 March 2014}}</ref> The first English-language Rubio's song since "Don't Say Goodbye" was acclamaid as the "hymn of the summer",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guerra |first1=Joey |title=Summer's anthems are sizzling hot |date=19 June 2012 |url=https://www.chron.com/life/article/Summer-s-anthems-are-sizzling-hot-3646076.php |publisher=Houston Chronicle |access-date=23 March 2021 |archive-date=14 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914222838/https://www.chron.com/life/article/Summer-s-anthems-are-sizzling-hot-3646076.php |url-status=live }}</ref> and commercially was a success in Spain, where was certified gold. The music video for the song was directed by [[Yasha Malekzad]] and received positive reviews. Latin Magazine mentioned it as one of the ''30 sexiest music videos of all time''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Latin Staff |title=30 Sexiest Music Videos Of All Time |url=http://www.latina.com/music/sexiest-music-videos |work=Latina Magazine |access-date=7 November 2019 |archive-date=21 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191121074856/http://www.latina.com/music/sexiest-music-videos |url-status=live }}</ref> The albums was mostly promoted by [[Brava! Tour]], which lasted from February to October 2012. Rubio performed at the [[Telehit Awards]] where she was recognized for her twenty-year career as a solo artist with an award.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvmasmagazine.com/2012/11/28/en-mexico-se-llevo-a-cabo-5ta-entrega-de-los-premios-telehit-a-lo-mejor-de-la-musica/|title=En México: Se llevó a cabo 5ta entrega de los "Premios Telehit" a lo mejor de la música|date=28 November 2012|access-date=20 February 2020|work=TVMas Magazine|archive-date=20 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220202149/http://www.tvmasmagazine.com/2012/11/28/en-mexico-se-llevo-a-cabo-5ta-entrega-de-los-premios-telehit-a-lo-mejor-de-la-musica/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2012, Rubio's husband Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Nájera confirmed their breakup, disclosing that they had been living apart for four months. Colate filed for divorce from Rubio,<ref>{{cite web |title=Marido de Paulina Rubio pide divorcio en Miami |url=https://www.larazanw.com/entretenimiento/marido-de-paulina-rubio-pide-divorcio-en-miami/https://www.larazanw.com/entretenimiento/marido-de-paulina-rubio-pide-divorcio-en-miami/ |website=www.larazanw.com |date=19 March 2012 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915163134/https://www.larazanw.com/entretenimiento/marido-de-paulina-rubio-pide-divorcio-en-miami/https://www.larazanw.com/entretenimiento/marido-de-paulina-rubio-pide-divorcio-en-miami/ |url-status=live }}</ref> citing irreconcilable differences.<ref>{{cite web |title=Colate dice que se separó de Paulina Rubio estando aún enamorado |url=https://www.abc.es/estilo/gente/abci-colate-separo-paulina-enamorado-201212210000_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.es%2Festilo%2Fgente%2Fabci-colate-separo-paulina-enamorado-201212210000_noticia.html |website=www.abc.es |date = 21 December 2012|publisher=Agencia Efe |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish}}</ref> Rubio and Colate reached a legal agreement to share custody of their son, Andrea Nicolás.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio y Colate llegan a un acuerdo de divorcio |url=https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/1751199/0/colate/paulina-rubio/acuerdo-divorcio/?autoref=true |website=www.20minutos.es |date=7 March 2013 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915150953/https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/1751199/0/colate/paulina-rubio/acuerdo-divorcio/?autoref=true |url-status=live }}</ref> During that time, she had started a relationship with the contestant of ''[[La Voz... México]]'', Gerardo Bazúa, whom she met while serving as a coach in the second season of the  competition television series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2013/04/22/gentes/1366638657.html |title=Paulina Rubio, enamorada de su alumno en 'La Voz' |website=Elmundo.es |date=22 April 2013 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102457/http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2013/04/22/gentes/1366638657.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio: Divorcio, nuevo disco y nuevo amor |url=https://www.guioteca.com/celebridades/paulina-rubio-divorcio-nuevo-disco-y-nuevo-amor/ |website=www.guioteca.com |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish}}</ref> During the second season of ''La Voz... México''', she participated as a coach along with Miguel Bosé, [[Jenni Rivera]], and [[Beto Cuevas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://entretenimiento.starmedia.com/television/lista-oficial-equipos-voz-mexico-2.html |title=Lista oficial de los equipos de La Voz... México 2 {{pipe}} starMedia |website=Entretenimiento.starmedia.com |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208075215/http://entretenimiento.starmedia.com/television/lista-oficial-equipos-voz-mexico-2.html |archive-date=8 December 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2013–2017: ''La Voz Kids'', ''The X Factor USA'', and divorce court battle===
In early 2013, Rubio was included on a remix of Juan Magan's song "Mal De Amores".<ref>{{cite web |title=Mal de Amores (The Remixes) - EP |date=January 2013 |url=https://music.apple.com/mx/album/mal-de-amores-the-remixes-ep/1445287523 |publisher=Apple Music |access-date=15 September 2021 |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915182322/https://music.apple.com/mx/album/mal-de-amores-the-remixes-ep/1445287523 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same time, Rubio was one of the three coaches for ''[[La Voz Kids]]'', the singing competition for kids from seven to fourteen years old on Telemundo. Although she was initially slated to return for the series' second season, Telemundo announced that Rubio not return. She then sued Telemundo for alleged breach of contract.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.latintimes.com/paulina-rubio-sues-telemundo-not-wanting-pay-and-replacing-her-la-voz-kids-144971| title = Paulina Rubio Sues Telemundo For Not Wanting To Pay And Replacing Her From 'La Voz Kids'| work = Latin Times| date = 14 January 2014| access-date = 17 March 2014| archive-date = 17 March 2014| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140317195428/http://www.latintimes.com/paulina-rubio-sues-telemundo-not-wanting-pay-and-replacing-her-la-voz-kids-144971| url-status = live}}</ref> While serving as a coach at La Voz Kids, Rubio appeared in court hearings Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts to meet at court celebrations with her former partner, Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Nájera. At first, Rubio claimed that he did not want to share 50/50 joint custody with Colate because of his mismanagement as a parent,<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio y 'Colate' vuelven a afrentarse |url=https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/corazon/paulina-rubio-colate-vuelven-enfrentarse/1697415/ |website=www.rtve.es |date=22 February 2013 |publisher=RTVE |access-date=15 September 2021 |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915181121/https://www.rtve.es/play/videos/corazon/paulina-rubio-colate-vuelven-enfrentarse/1697415/ |url-status=live }}</ref> but the judge did not relent.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina y Colate llegan a un acuerdo |url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2013/03/06/gentes/1362576192.html |publisher=El Mundo |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915173305/https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2013/03/06/gentes/1362576192.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In May 2013, Rubio was hired to replace [[Britney Spears]] as a judge for the [[The X Factor (American season 3)|third season]] of the [[The X Factor (American TV series)|USA show]] of ''[[The X Factor]]'', joining [[Simon Cowell]], [[Demi Lovato]], and fellow new judge [[Kelly Rowland]], who replaced  [[L.A. Reid]]. She became the first Mexican artist judge on an American singing competition series. Rubio mentored the Boys category; her final act, [[Carlito Olivero]], was finished 3rd in the competition of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1707710/kelly-rowland-paulina-rubio-new-x-factor-judges.jhtml|title=Kelly Rowland And Paulina Rubio Officially Join 'X Factor'|first=Gil|last=Kaufman|work=[[MTV News]]|publisher=[[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]]|date=21 May 2013|access-date=21 May 2013|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921105213/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1707710/kelly-rowland-paulina-rubio-new-x-factor-judges.jhtml|url-status=dead}}</ref> Universal Music released to fall 2013 the first compilation album by Rubio, [[Pau Factor]], spanning greatest hits from her 2000 ''homonym album'' to album project ''Bravísima!'' The album was poorly promoted, but managed to reach number thirty-seven on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums, and number thirteen on the Latin Pop Albums.

Rubio first teased a new single on Valentine's Day in 2014, playing a "[[La Bamba (song)|La Bamba]]"-esque song "Cuanto Te Quiero" with producers in the studio. Even though she performed it live several times, the song's release as the album lead single was cancelled. In an exclusive interview with [[Mario Lopez]] in June, Rubio spoke for the first time publicly about his legal divorce battle with Colate Vallejo-Nájera, and revealed, "I'm not divorced yet. It's been hard to struggle for so long to sign the papers. It's been hard for the baby, but hopefully things will be more quiet and more in balance."<ref>{{cite web |title=Singer Paulina Rubio Opens Up About Her Divorce And The Day Jenni Rivera Died |date=26 December 2016 |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/singer-paulina-rubio-opens-up-about-her-divorce-and-the-day-jenni-rivera-died |publisher=Fox News |access-date=15 September 2021 |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915165245/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/singer-paulina-rubio-opens-up-about-her-divorce-and-the-day-jenni-rivera-died |url-status=live }}</ref> Finally, the divorce was "made official" in November 2014, according to a Miami-Dade County Family Court judge, who replied to Rubio, "their marriage has been dissolved". In the statement at a hearing, she asserted that "Colate" refused to sign the divorce because she demanded an increase in the pension,<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio se divorcia oficialmente de 'Colate' |url=https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/19481/0/paulina-rubio/se-divorcia-oficialmente/colate/ |website=www.20minutos.com |date=13 November 2014 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915165246/https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/19481/0/paulina-rubio/se-divorcia-oficialmente/colate/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio y Colate concretan su divorcio |url=https://lopezdoriga.com/sin-categoria/paulina-rubio-y-colate-concretan-su-divorcio/ |website=lopezdoriga.com |date=14 November 2014 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915165738/https://lopezdoriga.com/sin-categoria/paulina-rubio-y-colate-concretan-su-divorcio/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and it was stipulated that Rubio would give Colate a three-year pension of $6,750 per month. In December, Rubio guest starred as a fictionalized version of herself on [[The CW]] series, ''[[Jane the Virgin]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Terrero |first=Nina |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2014/12/11/jane-the-virgin-photo-reveals-guest-star-paulina-rubio-in-midseason-finale |title='Jane The Virgin' photo reveals guest star Paulina Rubio in midseason finale |website=EW.com |date=11 December 2014 |access-date=10 March 2016 |archive-date=9 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509124909/http://www.ew.com/article/2014/12/11/jane-the-virgin-photo-reveals-guest-star-paulina-rubio-in-midseason-finale |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Paulina Rubio @ Platino Ibero-American Film Awards in Punta del Este - 160725-9103-jikatu (28248535170).jpg|thumb|upright|Rubio performing on 24 July 2016]]

In January 2015, Rubio released a new single, "[[Mi Nuevo Vicio]]" featuring Colombian group [[Morat (band)|Morat]]. It reached number one in Spain,<ref name="spainchart">{{cite web |title=Paulina feat. Morat - Mi nuevo vicio |publisher=Spanishcharts.com |url=http://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Paulina+feat%2E+Morat&titel=Mi+nuevo+vicio&cat=s |access-date=9 December 2015 |archive-date=4 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104183745/http://spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Paulina+feat%2E+Morat&titel=Mi+nuevo+vicio&cat=s |url-status=live }}</ref> and attained a double platinum certification for sales of 80,000 copies,<ref name=snep2>{{cite web |title=Top 100 Canciones + Streaming |publisher=[[PROMUSICAE]] |language=es |url=http://www.promusicae.es/listas/semana/2847-canciones-semana-14-2015 |access-date=9 April 2015 |archive-date=20 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420071356/https://www.promusicae.es/listas/semana/2847-canciones-semana-14-2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> making her the Mexican female artist with more streams on [[Spotify]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio es la mexicana con más reproducciones en Spotify con 'Mi nuevo vicio' |url=https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/28472/0/paulina-rubio/mexicana-streams/nuevo-vicio-spotify/ |website=www.20minutos.com.mx |date=11 August 2015 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915192850/https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/28472/0/paulina-rubio/mexicana-streams/nuevo-vicio-spotify/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Although "Mi Nuevo Vicio" was her comeback single, and was a success in Latin America, it took Universal Music to give the green light to the singer's eleventh studio album. Rubio's legal battle with "Collate" continued in June 2015, when he sued her for non-payment of three months of maintenance, which would break the divorce regulatory agreement they reached in the Miami courts.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Calleja |first1=Kike |title=Colate demanda a Paulina Rubio por el impago de 30.000 dólares de la manutención |date=15 June 2015 |url=https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/noticias/2015-06-15/colate-demanda-a-paulina-rubio-por-el-impago-de-tres-meses-de-pension-alimenticia_886563/ |publisher=Vanitatis |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915191733/https://www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/noticias/2015-06-15/colate-demanda-a-paulina-rubio-por-el-impago-de-tres-meses-de-pension-alimenticia_886563/ |url-status=live }}</ref> That same summer, Rubio co-wrote and collaborated on Juan Magan's song "Vuelve", featuring DCS.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio y Juan Magán estrenan el videoclip que han rodado juntos en Ibiza |url=https://www.noudiari.es/local-ibiza/paulina-rubio-y-juan-magan-estrenan-el-videoclip-que-han-rodado-juntos-en-ibiza/ |website=www.noudiari.es |date=27 August 2015 |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915193434/https://www.noudiari.es/local-ibiza/paulina-rubio-y-juan-magan-estrenan-el-videoclip-que-han-rodado-juntos-en-ibiza/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Trabajo para tener éxito', dice DJ Juan Magán |date=4 October 2015 |url=https://www.eluniverso.com/vida-estilo/2015/10/04/nota/5162372/trabajo-tener-exito-dice-magan/ |publisher=El Universo |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915193433/https://www.eluniverso.com/vida-estilo/2015/10/04/nota/5162372/trabajo-tener-exito-dice-magan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was an unprecedented success in Spain, placing it as number one on [[Los 40 Principales]],<ref>{{cite web |title=6 canciones con ritmos de reggaetón que fueron número uno en Los40 |date=31 January 2017 |url=https://los40.com/los40/2017/01/30/musica/1485777281_093213.html |publisher=Los 40 Principales |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915194601/https://los40.com/los40/2017/01/30/musica/1485777281_093213.html |url-status=live }}</ref> while in Mexico it was certified triple platinum.<ref>{{cite web |title=Universal Music Mexico - Archive 2016 | website=[[Facebook]] |url=https://www.facebook.com/umusicmexico/photos/a.133845018404/10154041944388405/?type=3&eid=ARCwAeYwrd-v4nCrDA0jdlXNYqjJC9NxUj5D3jO_kZ33OY-QwOJ2RXfe8MRE00-uO1M6BK7g4WPlHaek  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/84381548404/10154041944388405 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|access-date=15 September 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In December 2015, Rubio announced in an exclusive for ¡Hola! that she was expecting her second child, her first with her partner Gerado Bazúa. The publication was accompanied by photographs of the couple with Rubio's son, Andrea Nicolás.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio elige ¡HOLA! para confirmar su embarazo con un reportaje exclusivo |date=8 December 2015 |url=https://www.hola.com/actualidad/2015120882578/paulina-rubio-hola/ |publisher=¡Hola! |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=25 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525072850/https://www.hola.com/actualidad/2015120882578/paulina-rubio-hola/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Following the release of her single "[[Si Te Vas (Paulina Rubio song)|Si Te Vas]]" in early 2016, Rubio featured in an exclusive for ¡Hola! with her second child, Eros Rubio Bazúa, who was born on 5 March 2016. She revealed, "I am writing a new chapter of my life in which family is the most important thing."<ref>{{cite web |title=Exclusiva mundial en ¡HOLA!, Paulina Rubio nos presenta a su hijo Eros |date=27 April 2016 |url=https://www.hola.com/actualidad/2016042785397/paulina-rubio-presenta-hijo-hola/ |publisher=¡Hola! |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915221648/https://www.hola.com/actualidad/2016042785397/paulina-rubio-presenta-hijo-hola/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She stayed away from the stage and media attention for two months, until she reappeared at the [[Latin Billboard Music Awards]]. She also performed at the [[3rd Platino Awards]], were announced the name of her new single, "[[Me Quema]]". The song was released on 11 November, tentatively as the first single from Rubio's eleventh studio album,<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/NBRKFkUKjoU Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210915221648/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBRKFkUKjoU Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |title=Premios Platino 2016, entrevista a Paulina Rubio | date=24 July 2016 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBRKFkUKjoU |publisher=TNT América Latina |access-date=15 September 2021}}{{cbignore}}</ref> but again Universal Music postponed the release of the album. Rubio performed "Me Quema" at the [[Telehit Awards]] 2016 for the first time; her setlist consisted in perform other three hits, and when finished her performance she confused Telehit with MTV. The moment went viral on social media, and was widely criticized by the media.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pau confunde a Telehit con MTV |date=11 November 2016 |url=https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/espectaculos/musica/2016/11/11/paulina-rubio-confunde-premios-telehit-con-mtv |publisher=El Universal |access-date=15 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=15 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915221649/https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/espectaculos/musica/2016/11/11/paulina-rubio-confunde-premios-telehit-con-mtv |url-status=live }}</ref> That autumn, it was confirmed that Rubio had ended her relationship with Gerardo Bazúa.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosa Del Pino |first1=Andrea M. |title=Paulina Rubio rompe con su novio, tras supuestas infidelidades |date=10 October 2016 |url=https://www.elmundo.es/loc/2016/10/10/57fb9b43ca47410c0e8b4613.html |publisher=El Mundo |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230706/https://www.elmundo.es/loc/2016/10/10/57fb9b43ca47410c0e8b4613.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In anticipation of releasing a new album, Rubio presented a tour of some cities in Mexico in 2017. Universal Music once again cancelled the release date of the singer's eleventh album.

===2018–2020: ''Deseo'', ''La Voz Spain'', departure from Universal Music, and viral video===
"[[Desire (Me Tienes Loquita)]]" featuring [[Nacho (singer)|Nacho]], the lead single from her eleventh studio album,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Adolfo |title=Paulina Rubio regresa a la escena musical con su sencillo Desire (Me tienes loquita) |url=https://www.elsoldehermosillo.com.mx/gossip/paulina-rubio-regresa-a-la-escena-musical-con-su-sencillo-desire-me-tienes-loquita-1697755.html |publisher=El Sol de Hermosillo |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212733/https://www.elsoldehermosillo.com.mx/gossip/paulina-rubio-regresa-a-la-escena-musical-con-su-sencillo-desire-me-tienes-loquita-1697755.html |url-status=live }}</ref> was released on 25 May 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio maravilló a sus fans con su nuevo tema 'Desire (Me Tienes Loquita)' |url=https://peru.com/entretenimiento/musica/youtube-paulina-rubio-maravillo-sus-fans-su-nuevo-tema-desire-me-tienes-loquita-mexico-usa-noticia-566473 |website=peru.com |date=25 May 2018 |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212855/https://peru.com/entretenimiento/musica/youtube-paulina-rubio-maravillo-sus-fans-su-nuevo-tema-desire-me-tienes-loquita-mexico-usa-noticia-566473 |url-status=live }}</ref> Its second single "[[Suave y Sutil|Suave Y Sutil]]" followed four months later. The album, titled ''[[Deseo (Paulina Rubio album)|Deseo]]'', was released on 14 September 2018. The album received mixed reviews,<ref name=odio>{{cite web |last1=O'Malley |first1=Odi |title='Deseo', 7 años de espera para un disco que sirve a Paulina de recopilatorio |url=http://www.odiomalley.com/deseo-7-anos-espera-disco-sirve-paulina-recopilatorio/ |website=odiomalley.com |date=24 September 2018 |access-date=27 April 2021 |archive-date=22 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422171355/http://www.odiomalley.com/deseo-7-anos-espera-disco-sirve-paulina-recopilatorio/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and debuted at number thirteen on the ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums.<ref>{{cite web |title=Latin Pop Albums Chart - Billboard |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-pop-albums/2018-09-28 |website=www.billboard.com |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921092711/https://www.billboard.com/charts/latin-pop-albums/2018-09-28 |url-status=live }}</ref> Rubio further promoted the album with a reissue. These "special edition" were followed by the single "Ya No Me Engañas" in April 2019. Additionally she promoted Deseo in several TV shows and specials concerts.<ref>{{cite news |last1=AFP |title=Maluma y Paulina Rubio se suman a concierto por Venezuela |trans-title=Maluma and Paulina Rubio join the concert for Venezuela |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/musica/maluma-paulina-rubio-suman-concierto-venezuela |access-date=10 May 2021 |work=Milenio |date=19 February 2019 |language=es |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510105127/https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/musica/maluma-paulina-rubio-suman-concierto-venezuela |url-status=live }}</ref> The album was certified gold in Chile.<ref name=chile>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvn.cl/programas/muybuenosdias/espectaculosytv/paulina-rubio-en-muy-buenos-dias-2899659|title=Visita estelar: Paulina Rubio habló de todo en Muy Buenos Días|work=[[Televisión Nacional de Chile]]|date=29 November 2018|access-date=21 January 2019|language=es|archive-date=19 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119123023/https://www.tvn.cl/programas/muybuenosdias/espectaculosytv/paulina-rubio-en-muy-buenos-dias-2899659|url-status=live}}</ref>

Rubio returned to the talents shows as a judge and coach in January 2019 in the [[La Voz (Spanish season 6)|sixth season]] of [[La Voz (Spanish TV series)|Spanish version]] of ''[[The Voice (franchise)|La Voz]]''; her final act, Ángel Cortés, was finished 4rd in the competition of the season. Rubio distinguished herself by being the only woman on the coaching team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Magallanes |first1=Aldo |title=Alaban trabajo de Paulina en La Voz España |date=27 January 2019 |url=https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/1540886.alaban-trabajo-de-paulina-en-la-voz-espana.html |publisher=El Siglo de Torreón |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212732/https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/1540886.alaban-trabajo-de-paulina-en-la-voz-espana.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She was considered a right guess in ''La Voz'',<ref>{{cite web |last1=Molina |first1=Berto |title=Paulina Rubio es imprescindible en 'La Voz', da igual que no sea una gran cantante |date=22 January 2019 |url=https://www.elconfidencial.com/television/programas-tv/2019-01-22/paulina-rubio-la-voz-antena-3-criticas-cantante-coach_1765622/ |publisher=El Confidencial |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212741/https://www.elconfidencial.com/television/programas-tv/2019-01-22/paulina-rubio-la-voz-antena-3-criticas-cantante-coach_1765622/ |url-status=live }}</ref> because the ranking of [[Antena 3 (Spanish TV channel)|Antena 3]]'s production rose considerably compared to recent seasons. The newspaper of ''[[La Razón (Madrid)|La Razón]]'' mentioned "[Rubio] is the face that most contrasts with the rest of the members of the jury of the program. The moost international character gives great force to the evaluations and makes 'La Voz' de España have much more travel outside of our country."<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio, un gran acierto para 'La Voz' en Antena 3 |date=14 January 2019 |url=https://www.larazon.es/tv-y-comunicacion/tv-news/paulina-rubio-un-gran-acierto-para-la-voz-en-antena-3-AG21416574/ |publisher=La Razón |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212847/https://www.larazon.es/tv-y-comunicacion/tv-news/paulina-rubio-un-gran-acierto-para-la-voz-en-antena-3-AG21416574/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the following months, she continued as a coach in ''[[La Voz Senior (Spanish TV series)|La Voz Senior]]'', a version for people over 60 who are facing a new opportunity in their lives in which music has always been present.<ref>{{cite web |title=Antena 3 confirma a los coaches de 'La Voz Senior': Bisbal, Pablo López, Orozco y Paulina Rubio |url=https://www.elperiodico.com/es/yotele/20181116/antena-3-confirma-a-los-coaches-de-la-voz-senior-bisbal-pablo-lopez-orozco-y-paulina-rubio-7151090 |website=elperiodico.com |date=16 November 2018 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210603041953/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/yotele/20181116/antena-3-confirma-a-los-coaches-de-la-voz-senior-bisbal-pablo-lopez-orozco-y-paulina-rubio-7151090 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio - coach de 'La Voz Senior' |url=https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-senior/coaches/paulina-rubio/ |publisher=Antena 3 |access-date=20 September 2021 |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920212424/https://www.antena3.com/programas/la-voz-senior/coaches/paulina-rubio/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Rubio also embarked on [[Deseo Tour]], which began in June and ended in December 2019. After releasing her promotional single "[[Si Supieran]]", several media announced that Rubio and his 20-year-old record label, Universal Music, had signed a mutual employment termination agreement. Indeed, "Si Supieran" was released outside of Universal Music. The rumors intensified after a ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' article was published citing Rubio's words as the headline: "I Am My Own Boss Now",<ref name=RS-Boss>{{cite magazine |last1=Villa |first1=Luca |title=Mexican Pop Icon Paulina Rubio: 'I Am My Own Boss Now' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/paulina-rubio-deseo-tour-interview-si-supieran-879052/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=12 September 2019 |access-date=20 September 2021 }}</ref> thus confirming the rumors. But that was not the only controversy that accompanied "Si Supieran", the song was a response to what her former partners, Nicolás "Colate" Vallejo-Nájera and Gerado Bazúa, talked about her in the media; evidencing that both conspired to tarnish Rubio's public image.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio lanza canción "Si supieran", dedicada a expareja |date=12 September 2019 |url=https://www.razon.com.mx/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-lanzamiento-nueva-cancion-si-supieran-dedicado-expareja-video-sencillo-deseo-tour-2019-regreso-chica-dorada-infidelidad/ |publisher=La Razón México |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920221205/https://www.razon.com.mx/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-lanzamiento-nueva-cancion-si-supieran-dedicado-expareja-video-sencillo-deseo-tour-2019-regreso-chica-dorada-infidelidad/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio dedica su último tema, 'Si Supieran', a sus exparejas |date=15 September 2019 |url=https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/paulina-rubio-dedica-ultimo-tema-supieran-sus-exparejas_201909155d7e0e260cf26d8cd65da71d.html |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920221258/https://www.europafm.com/noticias/musica/paulina-rubio-dedica-ultimo-tema-supieran-sus-exparejas_201909155d7e0e260cf26d8cd65da71d.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A similar message was displayed on her second single released without the Universal Music label, "De Qué Sirve". The independent song is a [[Trap (genre)|trap]]-ranchera proposal with pop overtones.<ref>{{cite news |title=Paulina Rubio publica su nuevo sencillo 'De qué sirve' |date=13 December 2019 |url=https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/paulina-rubio-publica-su-nuevo-sencillo-de-que-sirve-video-mexico-nndc-noticia/ |newspaper=El Comercio |access-date=20 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=20 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920222743/https://elcomercio.pe/luces/musica/paulina-rubio-publica-su-nuevo-sencillo-de-que-sirve-video-mexico-nndc-noticia/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In March 2020, Rubio joined with Mexican musician [[Raymix]] in the song "[[Tú y Yo (Raymix and Paulina Rubio song)|Tú Y Yo]]". It reached [[List of number-one songs of 2020 (Mexico)|number one in Mexico]], giving Rubio her first number one on the Monitor Latino chart since "Golpes En El Corazón" nine years before. "Tú Y Yo" was certified platinum for sold 60,000 copies and won Cumbia Song of the Year - Regional Mexican at the [[Premio Lo Nuestro 2021|33rd Lo Nuestro Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lista completa de ganadores de Premio Lo Nuestro 2021 |url=https://www.univision.com/shows/premio-lo-nuestro/lista-completa-ganadores-2021 |publisher=Univision |access-date=19 February 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=27 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227040012/https://www.univision.com/shows/premio-lo-nuestro/lista-completa-ganadores-2021 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 16 April 2020, Rubio performed a solo some of her hits as part of the ''One World: Together At Home'' virtual concert, a benefit event by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]] to raise funds for the [[World Health Organization]]'s [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]] Solidarity Response Fund.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kalil |first1=Sharon |title=Paulina Rubio recibe críticas por su presentación en el 'One World Together at Home' |date=20 April 2020 |url=https://www.elheraldo.co/entretenimiento/en-video-paulina-rubio-recibe-criticas-por-su-presentacion-en-el-one-world-together |publisher=El Heraldo de México |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230839/https://www.elheraldo.co/entretenimiento/en-video-paulina-rubio-recibe-criticas-por-su-presentacion-en-el-one-world-together |url-status=live }}</ref> Her performance received widespread negative critics due to her strange behavior that developed during the performance, forgetting the lyrics of her own songs and wearing a very disheveled image. Several media and viewers attributed her poor coordination of the virtual concert and her strange behavior to the abuse of alcoholic beverages or drugs. The video was [[viral video|viral on social media]], and two days later Rubio posted a video on her Instagram account mocking the moment. But the controversial video prompted her children's parents to take steps to request custody of their children.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Emilio |title=Colate lanza graves acusaciones contra Paulina Rubio y exige custodia total de su hijo |url=https://mamaslatinas.com/news-entertainment/158807-paulina-rubio-demanda-colate-custodia-total-hijo-andrea-tribunal |website=mamaslatinas.com |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230840/https://mamaslatinas.com/news-entertainment/158807-paulina-rubio-demanda-colate-custodia-total-hijo-andrea-tribunal |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gerardo Bazúa demanda a Paulina Rubio |date=5 May 2020 |url=https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2020/05/05/gerardo-bazua-demanda-a-paulina-rubio |publisher=Quien |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230837/https://www.quien.com/espectaculos/2020/05/05/gerardo-bazua-demanda-a-paulina-rubio |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title='Colate' y Gerardo Bazúa, ex parejas de Paulina Rubio, se unen para saber de sus hijos |date=5 July 2020 |url=https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/famosos/paulina-rubio-colate-gerardo-bazua-unen-hijos |publisher=Milenio |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230837/https://www.milenio.com/espectaculos/famosos/paulina-rubio-colate-gerardo-bazua-unen-hijos |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the Miami court judge refused to proceed because it could not be proven that Rubio had been under the influence of drugs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Guerra |first1=Andrés |title=Al 'annus horribilis' de Paulina Rubio aún le quedan dos meses |date=4 November 2020 |url=https://www.lavanguardia.com/gente/20201104/49208469349/paulina-rubio-annus-horribilis.html |publisher=La Vanguardia |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=18 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618140553/https://www.lavanguardia.com/gente/20201104/49208469349/paulina-rubio-annus-horribilis.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 7 October 2020, Rubio shared a video on Instagram talking about the controversial viral video, she explained that "what started as a live concert to participate in a social initiative, turned out to be one of the worst days of my life. It was hideous, but I learned from it."<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio se pronuncia tras la polémica: "Fue de los peores días de mi vida" |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.es/entry/paulina-rubio-se-pronuncia-tras-la-polemica-fue-de-los-peores-dias-de-mi-vida_es_5f854eb7c5b6e6d033a71467 |work=The Huffington Post |date=13 October 2020 |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230840/https://www.huffingtonpost.es/entry/paulina-rubio-se-pronuncia-tras-la-polemica-fue-de-los-peores-dias-de-mi-vida_es_5f854eb7c5b6e6d033a71467 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio sobre polémico 'live' de "One World: Together at Home": 'Fue desastroso' |url=https://www.fmdos.cl/noticias/paulina-rubio-sobre-polemico-live-de-one-world-together-at-home-fue-desastroso/ |website=www.fmdos.cl |date=14 October 2020 |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230838/https://www.fmdos.cl/noticias/paulina-rubio-sobre-polemico-live-de-one-world-together-at-home-fue-desastroso/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She also addressed rumors as to whether she was under the influence of any drugs while singing, confirming that "much of what has been said about me is a lie".<ref>{{cite web |title=Paulina Rubio explica seis meses después qué ocurrió en polémico y criticado Instagram Live |url=https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/espectaculos-y-tv/notas-espectaculos-tv/2020/10/14/paulina-rubio-explica-seis-meses-despues-que-ocurrio-en-polemico-y-criticado-instagram-live.shtml |website=www.biobiochile.cl |date=14 October 2020 |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117174044/https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/espectaculos-y-tv/notas-espectaculos-tv/2020/10/14/paulina-rubio-explica-seis-meses-despues-que-ocurrio-en-polemico-y-criticado-instagram-live.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite media scrutiny and public opinion about the viral video, some respected journalists empathized with Rubio. The Spanish writer [[Lucía Etxebarría]] said that Rubio "has not known a normal childhood or a normal adolescence and that she has been overextended all her life". She also examined the breakdown of [[Britney Spears#2006–2007: Personal struggles and Blackout|Britney Spears in 2007]] using it as an example as a case of severe media exposure. "If we have understood that Britney had a collapse because she could not bear all the pressure, we probably understand that Paulina Rubio has been subjected to pressure all her life that no one should impose on a child," Etxebarría explained.<ref>{{cite web |last1=De Los Ríos |first1=Elena |title=Paulina Rubio es una superviviente de una infancia que fue todo menos normal |date=21 June 2021 |url=https://www.mujerhoy.com/actualidad/202004/21/paulina-rubio-polemica-video-borracha-infancia-dificil-20200421135927.html |publisher=Mujer Hoy |access-date=22 September 2021 |language=Spanish}}</ref>

===2021–present: New music, and Perrísimas Tour ===
On 18 September 2021, Rubio came back to the stage at the Miami Beach Pride where she headlined the festival.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sepulveda |first1=Jose |title=Parade and Parties: Miami Beach Pride Returns for 2021 |date=16 September 2021 |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parade-and-parties-miami-beach-pride-returns-for-2021/2552714/ |publisher=NBC Miami |access-date=23 September 2021 |archive-date=17 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917211735/https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parade-and-parties-miami-beach-pride-returns-for-2021/2552714/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=International Pop Icon Paulina Rubio Slated to Headline Latin Stage at Miami Beach Pride |url=https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_entertainment/international-pop-icon-paulina-rubio-slated-to-headline-latin-stage-at-miami-beach-pride/article_20b29795-5e46-5ac7-90c0-ad979d1d8458.html |website=www.wfmz.com |date=17 September 2021 |access-date=23 September 2021 |archive-date=3 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220403230845/https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_entertainment/international-pop-icon-paulina-rubio-slated-to-headline-latin-stage-at-miami-beach-pride/article_20b29795-5e46-5ac7-90c0-ad979d1d8458.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She performed some of her hits and was crowned as "Gay Queen".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cupersito |first1=Miguel |title=Paulina Rubio: la reina gay de la comunidad LGTBIQ |url=https://adncuba.com/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-recibio-la-corona-de-reina-gay |publisher=ADN Cuba |access-date=23 September 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=23 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923110415/https://adncuba.com/entretenimiento/paulina-rubio-recibio-la-corona-de-reina-gay |url-status=live }}</ref> The same day, Rubio announced her new single "[[Yo Soy (Paulina Rubio song)|Yo Soy]]" on her social media. It was released 14 October 2021 through [[Sony Music]], her new record label.<ref>{{cite web |title=Así se escucha "Yo soy", la nueva canción de Paulina Rubio con la que regresará a la música |date=6 October 2021 |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/10/06/asi-se-escucha-yo-soy-la-nueva-cancion-de-paulina-rubio-con-la-que-regresara-a-la-musica/ |publisher=Infobae |access-date=7 October 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=6 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006234351/http://www.infobae.com/america/entretenimiento/2021/10/06/asi-se-escucha-yo-soy-la-nueva-cancion-de-paulina-rubio-con-la-que-regresara-a-la-musica/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout the media, she has become known as "La Reina Dorada" ("The Golden Queen"), with which she wishes to assert herself in the music industry as a mature artist.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Civita |first1=Alicia |title=Paulina Rubio tiene 'hambre de público' y deja atrás a la 'chica dorada' |url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2021-10-28/paulina-rubio-tiene-hambre-de-publico-y-deja-atras-a-la-chica-dorada |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=28 October 2021 |access-date=21 December 2021 |language=Spanish |archive-date=21 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221170743/https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2021-10-28/paulina-rubio-tiene-hambre-de-publico-y-deja-atras-a-la-chica-dorada |url-status=live }}</ref> In December 2021, after several negotiations, Rubio and [[Alejandra Guzmán]] announced that they would reunite for their first joint tour.<ref>{{cite web |title="Perrísimas" 2022: Alejandra Guzmán y Paulina Rubio se unen en tour |date=15 December 2021 |url=https://www.informador.mx/entretenimiento/Perrisimas-2022-Alejandra-Guzman-y-Paulina-Rubio-se-unen-en-tour-20211215-0092.html |publisher=Informador |access-date=14 June 2022 |language=Spanish |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317020636/https://www.informador.mx/entretenimiento/Perrisimas-2022-Alejandra-Guzman-y-Paulina-Rubio-se-unen-en-tour-20211215-0092.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Perrísimas Tour had 22 dates in the United States, with several sold out shows. It began on April 15, 2022 in Orlando, Florida, and ended on May 22 in Los Angeles, California.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Calle |first1=Tommy |title=Un fuerte abrazo selló el cierre de la gira 'Perrísimas' de Paulina Rubio y Alejandra Guzmán en Los Ángeles |url=https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2022-05-23/un-fuerte-abrazo-sello-el-cierre-de-la-gira-perrisimas-de-paulina-rubio-y-alejandra-guzman-en-los-angeles |work=Los Angeles Times |date=23 May 2022 |access-date=14 June 2022 |language=Spanish |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613162843/https://www.latimes.com/espanol/entretenimiento/articulo/2022-05-23/un-fuerte-abrazo-sello-el-cierre-de-la-gira-perrisimas-de-paulina-rubio-y-alejandra-guzman-en-los-angeles |url-status=live }}</ref>

Rubio continued to put out singles independently throughout 2022 and 2023, releasing "Me Gusta", "No Es Mi Culpa" and "Propiedad Privada.'