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June 1, 2007 - Ricky Martin brought his 'Black & White' Tour to the American Airlines Arena on Saturday (May 19) in Miami, Florida. Check out pictures from LFI and WireImage. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.

May 20, 2007 - The New York Daily News reports Ricky Martin's show at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday night had the crowd shocked over sexy video clips showing him in the buff, his private parts barely concealed. The singer also dropped the f-bomb during his set a few times.

May 7, 2007 - According to Puerto Rico's El Nuevo Dia newspaper, Ricky Martin may be dating 'The O.C.' alum Rachel Bilson. The pair recently ran into each other at Mansion in Miami, and later had a romantic dinner. Read a rough translation here.

May 7, 2007 - Ricky Martin performed during his BLACK & WHITE Tour at Staples Center on April 20th in Los Angeles, California. Check out pictures from WireImage.

April 7, 2007 - The Associated Press reports Ricky Martin defended the right of pop stars to come out of the closet, saying he felt solidarity with Christian Chavez of Mexican band RBD, who recently said publicly that he is gay. "Life is too short to live closed up, guarding what you say," Martin told AP. Christian "has to be free in many aspects. I wish him much strength." Read more.

March 20, 2007 - Ricky Martin chatted with a pal while strutting in his terri robe on a hotel balcony in sunny Punta del Este, Uruguay. Check out pictures from TMZ and X17.

March 11, 2007 - Ricky Martin performed on February 10th at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Check out pictures from WireImage. Watch fan filmed highlight clips from YouTube.

March 11, 2007 - Ricky Martin performed during his Black & White tour concert at the Mateo Flores Stadium on Thursday (February 22) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

March 11, 2007 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Tuesday night, "Ricky Martin, you know, he's a big Bush supporter. He performed at George Bush's first inauguration. Well, he's condemning President Bush and the Iraq war now at his concerts. Ricky Martin wants us out of Iraq now. Of course, the Bush administration had no comment. You know, they're still waiting to hear from Marc Anthony. So we're gonna wait." 

March 11, 2007 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Monday night, "Ricky Martin, who once performed at President Bush's inauguration, made an obscene gesture when he mentioned President Bush during a concert. Made an obscene gesture. People were stunned. Ricky Martin's still doing concerts? I had no idea."

March 11, 2007 - La Gaceta reports Ricky Martin has lost his cell phone in Buenos Aires and is worried because it contains private photos and the phone numbers of several close friends. Check out a rough translation here.

February 24, 2007 - Ricky Martin communicated with The Associated Press via e-mail after making a middle finger gesture last Friday towards President Bush during a concert, prompting cheers from thousands of fans in the San Juan stadium. "My convictions of peace and life go beyond any government and political agenda and as long as I have a voice onstage and offstage, I will always condemn war and those who promulgate it," said Martin, who was a headliner at the 2001 inauguration ball for Bush. Read more.

January 13, 2007 - Ricky Martin spoke with 'Extra' about why he walked away from the spotlight and left fame behind. "I was obsessed with the need to be the best," Ricky admitted. He also weighed in on Madonna's recent adoption of David Banda of Malawi. "She's an incredible mother, and she has a huge heart," he said. Read more.

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