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February 26, 2004 - WENN reports that after hearing girlfriend Anna Kournikova had hooked up with Mark Wahlberg in Las Vegas, Enrique Iglesias has dumped the tennis beauty. He was upset initially hearing of her betrayal, and quickly reacted by calling Kournikova to end their relationship. "Enrique was so upset and he says it's definitely over this time," a friend revealed. "He couldn't stand the thought of her with someone else." Read more.

February 26, 2004 - Enrique Iglesias performed as part of his '7 World Tour' at the Paramount Theater on Tuesday (February 24) in Oakland, California. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

February 26, 2004 - Jose Paul Corona of The Desert Sun reviewed Enrique Iglesias' show at the intimate McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California on Monday (February 23). Corona writes, "Iglesias was clearly enjoying himself throughout his nearly 90-minute performance and the audience responded in kind. He joked with his backup singers and band members and casually talked to the audience." Read more.

February 26, 2004 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Anna Kournikova and Mark Wahlberg spent Sunday night at the Palms 'Real World' suite after showing up at the new Hart & Huntington Tattoo Salon at the Palms about 10 p.m. They were seen leaving the Palms on Monday. Some are speculating that Kournikova is evening the score for reported recent infidelities of her boyfriend Enrique Iglesias. Read more.

February 26, 2004 - Enrique Iglesias performed at Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago on Thursday (February 19). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

February 26, 2004 - Anna Kournikova, who spies tell The New York Post is "packing on the pounds," boozed it up in Las Vegas over the weekend with Mark Wahlberg while Enrique Iglesias was out on tour. "She came in with Mickey Rourke to Caramel," a spy said. "She loaded up her plate four times with sushi, ate it all with her hands and then ditched Mickey for Mark." Kournikova took Wahlberg with her to Light, where they danced until 4 a.m. with Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and David Arquette. They left together after some kissing.

February 26, 2004 - The Las Vegas Review Journal is reporting on more Anna Kournikova side action while Enrique Iglesias is out on tour. The tennis beauty was spotted arriving at a weekend Bellagio bash with Mickey Rourke and then later was seen holding hands with actor Mark Wahlberg at the Bellagio's main entrance at 4 a.m. and leaving with him in a car. Read more. Check out additional details at Las Vegas Sun.

February 26, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports that while Enrique Iglesias tours in support of '7', his girlfriend Anna Kournikova has been spending a lot of time with New York Yankee Derek Jeter. appeared cozy at Miami's Metro Kitchen + Bar in the Astor Hotel. "They arrived together and left together," a spy revealed. "They were with a group of people, but they sat next to each other all night." Another added, "They looked like a couple to me." Read more.

February 23, 2004 - Joshua Klein of the Chicago Tribune reviewed Enrique Iglesias' concert at the Arie Crown Theatre on Thursday (February 19). Klein writes, "Iglesias isn't much of a singer, and Thursday even he admitted that some of his songs are a little cheesy. Above all else, the Enrique Iglesias experience is largely visual, with all eyes on him. He could compel the rapt attention of the crowd just by lounging on a couch." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - The New York Post reports that according to 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell, Madonna is "over," Enrique Iglesias "can't sing a note," while Britney Spears just "can't sing," and Mariah Carey has a "great voice," but must "lose the attitude." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - Enrique Iglesias was photographed leaving his hotel on his way to MTV's 'Total Request Live' in New York City on Monday... or so the paparazzi thought. Iglesias never arrived to the TRL Studios. Check out pictures from SplashNews (use their search feature 'Enrique MTV').

February 19, 2004 - In an interview with The New York Post's Tempo magazine, Enrique Iglesias opened up about his romance with Anna Kournikova, and how he's able to date a women who is not Latin. "What’s important to me is that I love the girl that I’m with, that I’m attracted to her both physically and mentally," he said. "It has nothing to do with her nationality. I don’t think you can really control those things. How about you? Where’s your wife from?" Asked what he likes most about the tennis babe, Iglesias responded, "I like that we get along well, that we’re compatible. I like her vitality, her kindness. I like the fact that she treats everyone around her with respect, that she is hard-working and very independent." Check out the entire interview here.

February 19, 2004 - Dan Aquilante of the New York Post reviewed Enrique Iglesias' sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall Saturday night (February 14). He writes, "It was a show that appealed to both his hardcore Spanish fans, who expected his romance-language ballads, and his young hip followers, who know him for his pop/rock English numbers. The Music Hall production had the necessary polish and flash to sustain the concert on the giant stage. Yet it wasn't about razzle-dazzle and eye candy." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - Enrique Iglesias performed in the Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal on Sunday (February 15) in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

February 19, 2004 - Fans on Enrique Iglesias' official message board posted words of encouragement for the singer after he skipped a scheduled appearance on MTV's Total Request Live on Monday, and has been getting poor reviews on his current U.S. tour in the face of poor sales of his latest album, '7'. Admiradorauna writes, "I hear how some people are disappointed in his performances. Someone told be that he really hasn't been feeling well and is was quite sick last night at the Atlantic Ctty concert. Today, he did not show up for his TRL appearance. I think right now instead of being angry at him we should be concerned for him. You know he would not give a bad perfornance on purpose. Right now I think he may need our prayers more then our votes, I really think the poor sales of '7' are affecting him. He has never known falure. I think he is really hurting right now. You know you can not stay angry at him for long no matter how he may disappoint you. I just ask you to remember Enrique tonight before you go to sleep whether in you prayers of just in your thoughts. All is not well in Enriqueville right now, but together we will get through this bump in the road." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - Enrique Iglesias performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday (February 14). Check out pictures from GlobePhotos and RexFeatures.

February 19, 2004 - R&B singer Glenn Lewis spoke with Canada's Chart magazine about fellow crooner Enrique Iglesias, and his recently removed mole. "That thing looked like a little continent sitting on that boy's face!," he exclaimed, agreeing with Enrique's decision to have it removed. "That was like his own private getaway island."

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