By Staff Reporter (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Nov 20, 2015 06:00 AM EST

Another celebrity sex tape might me underway and this time it involves couple Shakira and Gerard Pique.

In an article by Fox News Latino, a former employee of Shakira and Pique are allegedly threatening the couple that a sex tape will be released if they don't give money. The sexy singer and her soccer player partner have denied the allegations that they are being blackmailed over a sex tape.

A spokesperson of the power couple also said that there is no truth in reports spread about the couple especially those rumors from various media sources like Perez Hilton, TMZ and Daily Mail.

Whether it is true or not, having a sex tape in Hollywood could either make or break one's career. Some celebrities try their hardest to keep their private videos under wraps while others are more than happy if their tapes went public.

There have been a lot of leaked private tapes that have made headlines over the years. Paris Hilton and her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon had one of the most successful recordings ever. Their One Night in Paris sex tape definitely proved that a single footage like that can make someone instantly rich and famous. The video was filmed in a hotel room in 2004 and after it went viral, Hilton found herself with several deals. The heiress became a reality star, a singer, model and fashion designer. Now, she is trying her luck being a DJ.

Of course, the list of Hollywood sex tapes wouldn't be complete without Kim Kardashian and Ray J's homemade video. Not so many knew about Kardashian until her sex tape was released in 2007. It was the beginning of her megastardom when the video leaked. It was believed she earned $3 million in her pocket after the video was released, Mirror UK reported.

Now, Kardashian is reaping the fruits of the sex tape. She has become one of the most talked about personalities in Hollywood. She also stars in her own reality TV show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and owns several businesses. It's not only her that benefitted from the sex tape. With her success, her entire family also became a household name. Now, she has millions in her pocket and the world's attention at her feet.

Some memorable celebrity sex tapes also include one from Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson, Colin Farrell and Nicole Narain, Hulk Hogan and Heather Clem.