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February 27, 2002 - The Sun has a photo of Enrique Iglesias dining out with girlfriend Anna Kournikova in a sushi bar in Miami. After eating, the couple headed to Enrique's boat where the couple spent the weekend together. Check out the picture and the article on the couple here.

February 23, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias updated fans on his official website Thursday telling them, "Hey Everyone- I can't believe how supportive you guys have been these past couple of weeks. It amazes me how much you guys have done and it means a lot. I've been busy in NY the past few days doing some shows for TV (which I recommend all of you to watch!!!). I also did an interview with YM magazine that will be out on news stands very soon. I'll be in touch with you next week. In the meantime, don't forget to." His video for 'Escape' was #1 on TRL following his appearance on the show Wednesday.

February 22, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias updated fans on his official website Thursday telling them, "Hey Everyone- I can't believe how supportive you guys have been these past couple of weeks. It amazes me how much you guys have done and it means a lot. I've been busy in NY the past few days doing some shows for TV (which I recommend all of you to watch!!!). I also did an interview with YM magazine that will be out on news stands very soon. I'll be in touch with you next week. In the meantime, don't forget to." His video for 'Escape' was #1 on TRL following his appearance on the show Wednesday.

February 22, 2002 - The New York Daily news reports that despite talk linking him to Anna Kournikova, Enrique Iglesias asked Sports Illustrated cover model Yamilla Diaz to his dressing room during the taping of their MTV 'Fashionably Loud' special broadcast later tonight. No word on whether she accepted.

February 22, 2002 - Hello Magazine profiled the breakout success of Enrique Iglesias over the last few years and father Julio gave his thoughts on his son's success. Julio said, "I tell him to slow down in life. He’s just bought himself a plane like mine. It took me 25 years to get one and he’s got himself one in two years." Read more, including a few pictures.

February 21, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias chatted with MTV's Carson Daly on Total Request Live earlier today before a rabid female audience. Enrique talked about his 'Escape' video with Anna, switching from ballad to uptempo from 'Hero' to 'Escape', his thoughts on the big Lance Bass of *NSYNC news, and performing at Fashionably Loud last night. Check out a computer generated transcript (yeah, with errors... sorry) here.

February 21, 2002 - WireImage.com has several photos of Enrique Iglesias at the MTV's Fashionably Loud presents the Sports Illustrated 2002 Swimsuit Issue special in New York last night. The show debuts Thursday, February 21 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on MTV. For show pictures, click here, and for backstage pictures here. And if you don't want to look at Enrique, there's tons of Supermodels in bikinis!

February 21, 2002 - The New York Post reports the Supermodels at Tuesday night's "Fashionably Loud" special hosted by Molly Sims were forced to endure hormonally-charged S.I. advertisers, MTV teenyboppers, and performer for the night, Enrique Iglesias as they walked the catwalk. The models had been fed wine throughout the day and had to walk the runway without tripping or being handled by Iglesias, who tried to dance with many of the beauties as they walked past. The Post revealed Melissa Keller "gave as good as she got, straddling a prone Iglesias and shimmying over him like a stripper at Scores." Read more.

February 20, 2002 - The Sun reports Westlife look likely to bump Enrique Iglesias out of the top spot in the singles chart to mark their 10th number 1. The boy band’s World Of Our Own has shifted 19,999 copies, nearly 8,000 more than the Kylie’s In Your Eyes, midweek figures have revealed. This must mean Enrique was at best third in the charts.

February 20, 2002 - Extra TV spoke with Carrie Stevens who talked about her romances with KISS drummer Eric Carr and later Enrique Iglesias. Stevens dated Enrique for three years beginning the same time she got the cover of Playboy. Stevens explained their relationship ended at the 2000 Super Bowl where she admitted, "It was a Super Bowl party and all these playmates were throwing themselves at him. I got jealous. Neither one of us tried. We let it go." Read more.

February 20, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias will be on MTV's Fashionably Loud on Thursday at 10pm (PST) and he will also be on the Saturday Night Hook Up introducing Making of the Band (O-Town). Finally, Enrique will be on Total Request Live on Wednesday. Check your local listings.

February 19, 2002 - Fans of Enrique Iglesias have had trouble on the singer's official site message board the last few days as the forum has been plagued by disappearing posts and errors. Ravenslea updated fans explaining, "Robyn has e-mailed Fullerene and The Firm to let them know about the problems with the forum. As today is a public holiday in the US, it is unlikely that this problem will be fixed until Tuesday morning."

February 18, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias maintained his stranglehold on the #1 positions on both the album charts (Escape) and the singles charts (Hero) as he beat out a strong challenge from S Club 7 with 'You'.

February 18, 2002 - The Sun spoke with Westlife's Shane Filan who didn't seem to worried about beating Kylie Minogue and her debut 'In Your Eyes' when they square off with Westlife releasing 'World Of Our Own'. Filan said, "We are great fans of Kylie and are looking forward to meeting her at the Brits. But we reckon we will sell more singles than her." Of his real competition, he cautioned, "Our real problem may be with Enrique Iglesias who is still so strong at the top." Read more.

February 18, 2002 - Showbiz Ireland reports U2, The Corrs, and Enrique Iglesias have been added to the 2002 Meteor Ireland Music Awards which will take place March 4 at the Point Theatre. The acts join Westlife and Samantha Mumba on the bill. This will mark Enrique Iglesias' first performance in Ireland. Read more.

February 16, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias sent fans a Valentine's Day greeting telling them: "What up everyone? Happy Valentine's Day to each and every one of you. This last week has been awesome! I have been in New York getting ready for my upcoming tour and doing some TV appearances. Thanks to everyone who watched Letterman and Rosie. I can't wait to get on the road to see all of you . Until next week. Enrique"

February 16, 2002 - The New York Post added more credence to reports that Anna Kournikova has dumped Sergei Fedorov in favor of her 'Escape' video co-star, Enrique Iglesias. The paper said the pair "were spotted canoodling their way down Fifth Avenue the other day, shopping at several stores along the way."

February 15, 2002 - Rolling Stone spoke with Enrique Iglesias about feeling that some have that the use of his huge hit 'Hero' already being used to sell Jeeps may dilute the post 9-11 meaning for people. Enrique explained, "Ahhh, it's OK. I don't really care about it," adding, "They asked me to do more [endorsements] but I said no. It does change the meaning. And to a point, it's too much." Read more.

February 15, 2002 - The Sun reports Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are reportedly hot and heavy after Anna broke up with her hockey star boyfriend Sergei Federov last month. The couple recently dined at posh Barney's restaurant in New York. An onlooker told the the Sun, "They were real cosy in the back corner and then left together. Once outside they window-shopped for an hour or so on Fifth Avenue with their arms around one another's waists. They were kissing on the street as they walked to a car that was waiting for them." Read more.

February 15, 2002 - The Sun has an overhead photo of the $4+ million mansion that Enrique Iglesias is building nearby his 'Escape' video co-star Anna Kournikova. The waterfront pad is on Sunset Island, Miami Beach, Florida. Check out the photo here.

February 14, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias chatted with Rosie O'Donnell Wednesday on her TV show. Enrique talked about working with Anna Kournikova on 'Escape', how he lies about still being 25 years old, his chance to play Radio City Music Hall, his S.A.T. score of 600 (total!), tour plans, and he answered questions about himself along with the audience of rabid fans. Read a full transcript of his appearance here.

February 14, 2002 - A fan on Enrique Iglesias' official site message board shared her experience meeting Enrique after the taping of the Rosie O'Donnell earlier today. saycheese said, "I went straight up to him and dragged my cousin with me. I said hi and he said hey! You are the only one here? I said yeah I have you all to myself. He then said with a smile because you are my girl! Then he said wait a minute you look familiar. Then we spoke where we met. He asked if I'm going to his concert at radio city. I said yeah. He asked what seats, maybe I'll see you there. Then I told him he said wow! I will see you then. I said are you going to remember that? He said i hope so, if not I'll look for you and he smiled." Read more.

February 13, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias thanked fans with a video clip for voting him #1 on MTV's Total Request Live Monday and he hoped fans could keep it up and keep 'Escape' number one for '10 years!' Check out the clip here.

February 11, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias talked with News of the World about working with Anna Kournikova and his sex life, but downplayed rumors that both of those subjects recently crossed. Enrique said, "There was this chemistry between us, I was attracted to her and would love to go out with her, of course, but she is taken." Meanwhile, he admitted of his own love life, "It is hard to find someone who really loves you.It is so tough. You see more of sex than love. At 25 (Enrique is actually 26), I get enough sex, but I do want to be loved. I have been in love but I used to fall in love a lot easier when I was younger." Read more.

February 11, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias is nominated in the latest popdirt.com poll asking, "Who do you think is the sexiest male pop star?" Vote here.

February 10, 2002 - Britney Spears and Enrique Iglesias performed at the NBA All-Star Read to Achieve Celebration event Saturday in Philadelphia. Also onhand and/or performing were Carson Daly, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Lil' Bow Wow, and Alicia Keys. WireImage.com has pictures of the show and backstage.

February 9, 2002 - Rolling Stone spoke with Enrique Iglesias about his new video for Escape which features Anna Kournikova. Enrique revealed the process for selecting the tennis star saying, "Instead of a model, we thought 'Lets do it with somebody that nobody expects.'" As for the spicy finished product and whether he and Anna are an item, Enrique revealed, "I'm not dating her, but I'm definitely attracted to her."

February 8, 2002 - The Sunday Express Magazine spoke with Enrique Iglesias last month where the singer revealed his moodiness in the morning. Enrique said of his road manager who had woken him up the day of the interview, "I swore at him and told him not to wake me again! I'm terrible in the mornings, and as he's the first person I see each day, he always bears the brunt of it." Read the full interview here.

February 7, 2002 - Arti Mulchand of The Straits Times was at the Fullerton Hotel room press conference in Singapore that a tired and unshaven Enrique Iglesias was an hour late to. Enrique was portrayed as grumpy about doing interviews telling reporters, "I wish you could just turn in an album and tour, and not worry about anything else. I love being on stage, but when you're on promotional tours, you're not singing." Read more.

February 3, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias posted an update on what he's up to for fans on his official site. Enrique said, "What up guys? This last week has been fantastic. I have been in Japan, mostly in Tokyo. The fans here are great. "Hero" is still going strong! I will be performing "Hero" at the Southeast Asia MTV Video Music Awards in Singapore, which I am really excited about. As you guys may have noticed the website has been going through some changes lately. I really feel it's moving in a positive direction. What does everyone think? I would appreciate everyone's input. Again thanks to everyone, you're support is awesome!"

February 3, 2002 - The Sun has a photo of Enrique Iglesias being hung upside down as a child by father Julio. They revealed the singer hit number 1 for a second week with 'Hero' causing Enrique to tell them, "I am really delighted that the single and album have become so successful. I would like to thank everyone who has bought them." Check out the picture here.

February 1, 2002 - David Hinckley of the New York Daily News looked at how songs that might be considered important have been eliminated from that distinction because the artist sells themselves out to use the tunes to sell a product. Included on the list was Enrique Iglesias' 'Hero', as Hinckley wrote, "Responding to a column here about Sept. 11 songs, a reader calling himself Char Rao says that after the WTC attack, he was betting that the pop song we would adopt as our national musical statement would be Enrique Iglesias' 'Hero.' Then he woke up one day to see that Chrysler had beaten us to it, renting 'Hero' for the TV ad where a Jeep Liberty drives up the side of the Empire State Building." Read more.

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