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June 30, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias performed two songs on Last Call with Carson Daly on Friday. After opening with 'Don't Turn Off The Lights', Enrique briefly chatted with Carson about his band, soccer, and having beautiful women in his videos. He closed by performing 'One Night Stand'. For a transcript to their brief chat, click here.

June 29, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias performed his latest single 'Don't Turn Out The Lights' on the 'Today Summer Concert Series' earlier this morning at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Check out the video clip of the Latin singer performing the tune here.

June 29, 2002 - Getty Images, LFI, and WireImage.com all have plenty of photos featuring Enrique Iglesias attending the 'Today Show' Weekly Concert Series on Friday, June 28, in New York City. Check out the Getty Images pictures here, the LFI pictures here, and WireImage.com's pictures here.

June 26, 2002 - Launch.com reports Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, James Taylor, and Ray Charles will perform on the NBC special, The Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular in New York City, live from 9 to 10 p.m. on the east coast, taped in other zones. Read more.

June 26, 2002 - If you watched MTV's Total Request Live Tuesday when Enrique Iglesias performed 'Don't Turn Out The Lights', you may have noticed a fan wearing an Enrique Iglesias shirt in the front row - well she shared her experience meeting, hugging, and kissing Iglesias twice during her time at the MTV studios. ChiquitaColmbiana (Marilyn) writes, "I couldn't believe that Enrique was going to be less than 10 feet away with no barriers! Too unreal! I was so ready to grab him! But then before the show started they told us that we couldn't come in contact with him or they would kick us out! So I was like ok WHATEVER! so then he comes out... and I scream as loud as possible!He grabs my hand as I extend it towards him, and smiles at me! I melted! And screamed some more!" Apparently this girl will be a featured fan on MTV.com next week too. Read more.

June 26, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias stopped by MTV's Total Request Live on Tuesday to perform 'Don't Turn Off The Lights' before a delirious crowd of female admirers. Enrique also briefly chatted with Quddus about his European tour and upcoming North American tour, and how fans can be lucky enough to get pulled up onto the stage with Enrique. Read on for a transcript.

June 26, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias fans in the New York area got some welcome news today with the following e-mail alert. Read more.

June 25, 2002 - Top of the Pops reports that apparently Anna Kournikova's hairdresser Marcel Reboh has been spilling the beans on how the sexy tennis star has been dating Enrique Iglesias ever since her quickie divorce from Russian hockey ace Sergei Federov. He blabbed, "I remember she said to me, 'That's it, I got divorced, it's finished! Now it's a new lover.' She's been with Enrique for a few months."

June 25, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias will be on MTV's Total Request Live tomorrow, June 25 performing 'Don't Turn off the Lights' and also chatting with host Carson Daly.

June 23, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias checked in with fans on his official website Tuesday with the completion of his tour. Enrique said, "Now that my tour has come to an end I just want to say thanks to all of you that came out to the shows. It’s been amazing but at the same time I am happy spending some time at home and seeing Grammy & Lucas!!! I’ll be going to New York this month to do some TV shows which should be fun. See you guys soon… Enrique."

June 21, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias will perform on MTV's TRL next week.

June 19, 2002 - The Mirror reports Enrique Iglesias has an unusual way of unwinding after his shows, and no, it doesn't involve groupies. Enrique likes to make paper airplanes in his hotel room and toss them out the window, according to an insider.

June 16, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias is one of People magazine's 50 Hottest Bachelors. Check out what they had to say about him here.

June 13, 2002 - Fans outside of North America where Enrique Iglesias' latest video 'Don't Turn Out The Lights' has been released may be particularly interested in watching it since many of the shots in the on the road and concert performances were from stops in Europe. Now you can watch it on Enrique's official site. The release outside of the U.S., 'Love To See You Cry', still hasn't been posted though. Watch the new video here.

June 13, 2002 - Hot stars magazine chatted with Enrique Iglesias and asked the singer what is the part of his fame that he least enjoys. "The loneliness," he admits. "Who do you trust? Sometimes you want to be alone, at the same time. The saddest loneliness you can feel is when you are surrounded by people, but you still feel lonely. That's pretty sad. But every job has it's price. This is the price you pay for the kind of job that I do. You know? I've always said the more successful you are in life, the bigger price you have to pay. And when you love it, when you enjoy it so much, something like that doesn't stop you." Read more.

June 11, 2002 - One of the male extras in Enrique Iglesias' new video 'Love To See You Cry' tells Filth2go.com's Billy Masters that the portrayal of gay men in the clip wasn't as flattering as earlier described. Porn director and singer Joe Romero explained that the scene in question where he appears as a leather biker boy takes place in Enrique’s nightmare (not dream) and that the message appears to be that Enrique finds the whole gay/leather thing to be quite offensive.

June 10, 2002 - Video captures of Enrique Iglesias' new video 'Love To See You Cry' featuring ports Illustrated cover girl Elsa Benitez as his latest video love interest are posted on his official site's forum. The video isn't available in America, but hopefully will turn up streaming online somewhere. Check out the vidcaps here.

June 8, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias recently chatted with UK's More! magazine where he was quizzed on female pop stars that have an interest in him. On Liz McLarnon of Atomic Kitten: "Oh, yeah. I met them recently. They're cute. Bring it on, I say! But only if it's all three of them together. Thats the condition." On Christina Aguilera, "Only if she's with Britney Spears. Both of them. Together..." Finally, on Samantha Mumba, "Only if she's with...who can we put Sam with? I saw her movie recently. She's really cute." As for who makes him swoon, Enrique admits to having a soft spot for Julia Roberts and Halle Berry. Read more.

June 7, 2002 - Enrique's latest video for 'Don't Turn Off The Lights' debuted on MTV's Total Request Live on Thursday. Enrique sent a letter for Carson to read saying, "Hi, guys sorry I can't be with you but I have a show in Paris tonight. Hope you like my new video for 'Don't Turn Off The Lights' shot on the first leg of my tour. Enrique." The video featured concert footage as well as some behind the scenes stuff and promotional appearances, a departure from his babe co-star videos, though it did briefly include a shot of him with Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the official announcement of the Prince's Trust 'Party in the Park' on July 7th in London's Hyde Park.

June 6, 2002 - WireImage.com has photos of Enrique Iglesias performing in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, at the Ahoy Stadium on Wednesday. Check out the pictures here.

June 6, 2002 - A fan on Enrique Iglesias' official message board posted her experience at Enrique's concert in Copenhagen recently. angel-girl writes, "Enrique was wonderful! He wore the brown leather pants, white t-shirt and a black beanie. He was so beautiful and shined more than all the reflectors. He was just incredible and it was obvious how much he loves music and what he does." Read more.

June 2, 2002 - Enrique Iglesias will be featured in the latest installment of MTV Diary. The show featuring Enrique will debut on Wednesday. Check your local listings.

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