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November 30, 2003 - Dan Aquilante of the New York Post reviewed Enrique Iglesias' new album '7'. He writes, "This disc is lyrically narrow, but musically adventurous. Iglesias dabbles in power ballads and pop, as you'd expect, but he is also convincing as a rocker on a few tunes." Read more.

November 27, 2003 - New Releases from Missy Elliott, No Doubt, Korn, Dixie Chicks, Puddle of Mudd, Enrique Inglesias, and Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz won't be able to take down Britney Spears' new album for the second week. 'In the Zone' should log at least another 300k by the end of this week, according to early reports from national accounts, making it an easy #1 for the second week running. Look for Enrique to sell around 150,000 copies of 'Seven'. Read more.

November 27, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias performed 'Addicted', 'Not In Love', and 'Be With You' on the 'Toyota Concert Series on Today' Tuesday. Watch the performances here. [Requires registration]

November 27, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias released his seventh album, aptly titled 'Seven' and Reuters spoke with the singer. Enrique was afraid his popularity would drop after the so-called "Latin explosion" died down. He defended the amount of sex in his music, calling it "normal" claiming "at the end of the day, respect comes with longevity." Watch the interview here.

November 27, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias signed copies of his new CD, '7' on Tuesday (November 25) at FYE in New York City. Check out pictures here.

November 27, 2003 - The Today Show 2003 Concert Series featured a performance by Enrique Iglesias on Tuesday (November 25) at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Check out pictures here.

November 27, 2003 - Fans lined up on the streets of New York on Tuesday, hoping to catch a quick glimpse of Enrique Iglesias at FYE, as he arrived to launch his latest album 'Seven'. Watch a video report, including comments from Enrique, from AssociatedPress.

November 25, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias appears on Today on Tuesday, and The View on Wednesday.

November 25, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias stopped by MTV's Total Request Live on Monday to promote his new album '7', which is released on Tuesday (November 25). Enrique talked about his upcoming tour and Thanksgiving plans. Read on for a transcript.

November 25, 2003 - Watch Enrique Iglesias perform his brand new hit, 'Addicted', live on Sessions@AOL, as well as an interview with singer. Iglesias called the new album '7' "more honest" and talked about worrying how the record label would like his previous efforts -- something he didn't do this time. Watch the performance and interview here.

November 25, 2003 - The Mirror's 3AM girls Niki and Eva spent some time with Enrique Iglesias on Friday when he turned on the Christmas lights in Oxford Street, London. "It's great to see you guys," the singer told the pair. "It's just a shame we're not naked. Next time we do an interview let's take our clothes off." Read more and check out a picture of the three more.

November 23, 2003 - Top of the Pops has a video clip of Enrique Iglesias performing 'Not In Love' from their Friday night broadcast. Watch the brief clip here.

November 23, 2003 - Westlife and Enrique Iglesias were on hand for the UK edition of TRL on Thursday (November 20). Check out pictures from GettyImages.

November 23, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias performed his new single 'Addicted' during the Oxford Street Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Thursday (November 20) in London. Check out pictures from GettyImages, LFI, WireImage, and Yahoo.

November 22, 2003 - The Sun has photos of Enrique Iglesias going for a walk on the Malibu beach with girlfriend Anna Kournikova. Check out the pictures here.

November 22, 2003 - If you missed Enrique Iglesias' appearance on KIIS FM with JoJo on Monday, fan site EnriqueIglesias.org.uk has audio available. Download and listen to the interview here.

November 22, 2003 - Extra caught up with Enrique Iglesias who insisted he didn't think cavorting with topless 17-year-old Mischa Barton in his new video 'Addicted' would cause a fuss. "I didn't know about the 17 years old thing," he insisted. "I didn't know about the age thing." Check out a video clip here.

November 19, 2003 - Jay-Z, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees and Triumph the Comedy Insult Dog stopped by 'Spankin New Music Week' on MTV's TRL on Friday (November 14) at MTV Studios in Times Square, New York City. Check out pictures from GettyImages and WireImage.

November 19, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias and Mya performed at the taping of CBS' Home for the Holidays Christmas special on Saturday (November 15). Check out pictures from GettyImages.

November 16, 2003 - If you missed the performances on MTV's Total Request Live 'Spankin' New Music Week', you can check them out on MTV.com, including Enrique Iglesias' performance of 'Addicted', Pink's performance of 'Trouble', and Britney Spears' performances of 'Me Against the Music' and 'Boom Boom' featuring the Ying Yang Twins. Check them out here.

November 16, 2003 - Fans on Enrique Iglesias' official forum are seething in rage after an announcement was posted today that the forum will be part of the singer's newly revamped website that requires members to pay a fee to use a chat room and to post photos in the forums. kittenred moaned, "Have [to] pay out money to be this man's fan. Talk about the rich getting richer. Oh well I guess it is all about the almighty buck uh." enriK added, "This is really pissing me off. How about making this site better, for free. It's been a half-assed site and offers very little info. There is no reason we should pay for information that is going to help us support Enrique. Loyal fans like the ones who come to this board should be given a chance to pre-order tickets in thanks for their undying support. Really disgusting. I'm shocked Enrique is supporting this." Check out the postings -- while it's still free, here and read the announcement here.

November 16, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias stopped by MTV's Total Request Live on Friday to promote his new album 'Seven' and promote its first single 'Addicted'. In playing with the 'Seven' theme, TRL got him to admit his seven sins, including his admitted crush on porn queen Jenna Jameson and his food addiction to Krispy Kreme donuts. Check out a rough transcript here.

November 16, 2003 - Anonymous writes "It totally sucks how Enrique's so called fans turn on him when there's the least little gossip out there, They are supposed to be his fans, right?!" Read more.

November 13, 2003 - beita_iglesias writes "SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Two (fans) + 7 (the new album from Enrique Iglesias) = One (a once-in-a-lifetime experience). The Grand Prize winner of the "Fly Away With Enrique" instant win game, which launches November 25, 2003, the release date of 7 (Interscope Records), will be flown anywhere in the world with a companion for an Iglesias performance during his Spring 2004 World Tour." Read more.

November 13, 2003 - Top of the Pops' Wes Butters provided some behind the scenes gossip after meeting Enrique Iglesias. Wes says, "Imagine my surprise as I discover Enrique to be a bigger letch than me. I mean, you'd think he would be satisfied with what he's had in the past. But no, he really thinks about girls non-stop. Some could say, 'Thou protest too much'; but I wouldn't because I don't want to start rumors. However I do have to wonder why it was the most shocking/explicit interview I've ever done. For instance he admitted to me that he was 14 when he began to do some er, rude things, aided by some magazines found in his dad's closet. He said this and I have it on tape to prove it! But for legal reasons, let's just say he was JOKING." Read more.

November 13, 2003 - A fan on Enrique Iglesias' official message board was on hand for the Graham Norton Show taping with Enrique Iglesias performing and being interviewed. alysia1 writes, "Anyway out comes our man looking HOT! wearing kinda combat jean things, t-shirt, that beanie/ peaked hat thingy. lots of necklaces & a big smile! Eeehhh oooohh, now I can't remember all the interview!!! hopefully some one will transcript it soon, but high point included, Enrique saying he liked to water ski naked at a full moon! He talked more about flying planes and said he parachuted as well" Read more.

November 13, 2003 - EnriqueIglesias.org has videos of Enrique Iglesias' appearances on the Graham Norton Show on Monday (November 10) and CD:UK on November 1st. Watch both interviews here.

November 13, 2003 - The Glasgow Daily Record reports that during a radio interview, Anna Kournikova's boyfriend Enrique Iglesias claimed he was married. When asked if he was aone-woman man or if he liked to play the field, Enrique replied: "I'm married. I got married about a year and a half ago." Iglesias also had nice things to say about the often injured tennis player. "I don't think she's happy but am. I'm attracted to her because she's the nicest, most down-to-earth girl," Iglesias said. "I like a girl you can take to McDonald's and she won't complain you aren't taking her to an expensive restaurant." Read more.

November 13, 2003 - The Mirror reports that when Enrique Iglesias appeared on Graham Norton's chat show on Tuesday night, the cameramen were asked not to linger too long on the place where his now removed mole once was. "He looked gorgeous. But then studio crew were told he didn't want the cameras to focus too much on his right cheek. It was a bit strange, because he looked lovely," a set insider revealed. Read more.

November 11, 2003 - Ahead of the release of Enrique Iglesias' latest album 'Seven' on November 25th, fans can listen to the album in full on MTV.com's 'The Leak'. Listen to the track here.

November 11, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias performs on TRL on Friday.

November 8, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias has landed himself into more hot water with people in East Germany who are angry because of his remarks about the dark and depressing town of Leipzig, which inspired him to write his latest single 'Addicted'. In a poll of locals, the poeple say, next time, when he performs in East Germany, they will throw tomatoes at the singer. Check out a translated opinion piece in F.A.Z. here.

November 6, 2003 - The Mirror reports girlfriend Anna Kournikova seemed to be the last person on Enrique Iglesias' mind when he stepped out with lap-dancer Lucianna Santiago - and a bevy of her colleagues - in London on Monday night at Elysium nightclub where ex-flame Christina Aguilera was holding a party. "Enrique's guest list read like the line-up at porn baron Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion," a club insider remarked. "He turned up with loads of stunning girls - some of them from Spearmint Rhino and some from Stringfellows. He was blatantly lapping up all the attention. Christina didn't seem to notice him - she was far too busy dancing on one of the bars." Read more.

November 4, 2003 - Billboard.com reports Enrique Iglesias will release his next English album, 'Seven,' on November 25th. Iglesias is not expected to tour until next year, but has several TV appearances lined up, beginning November 14th on MTV's 'TRL,' the following day on CBS' 'Home for the Holidays' special and a previously announced November 25 performance on NBC's 'Today.' Read more.

November 2, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias promoted his album 'Seven' on Thursday (October 30) at 40 Principales in Madrid, Spain. Check out pictures from WireImage and HollywoodsFines.com.

November 2, 2003 - New promotional photos of Enrique Iglesias for his forthcoming album 'Seven' have been posted on his official message board. Check them out here.

November 2, 2003 - Enrique Iglesias launched a new advertising campaign for Viceroy Watches on Thursday (October 30) at the Viceroy Building in Madrid, Spain. Check out pictures from WireImage and LFI.

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