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Enrique Miguel Iglesias PreyslerBirth Date :
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Madrid, SpainClaim to fame :
Single "Bailamos" (1999)
Enrique Iglesias Gets Six Kudos at 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards
April 24, 2009 02:04:17Those who got kudos at the 20th Annual Billboard Latin Music Awards have been uncovered, and Enrique Iglesias was one of the singers walking out with the honor. The winners were announced during a ceremony taking place at Eden Roc Resort in Miami, Florida on April 23.
Out of the eight nominations that he got for the awards, Enrigue triumphantly brought home six prizes. He received Hot Latin Song of the Year, Latin Album of the Year, Top Latin Album of the Year Male, Latin Pop Airplay Song of the Year Male, Latin Pop Album of the Year Solo and Greatest Hits/Compilation.
Video Premiere: Enrique Iglesias' 'Takin' Back My Love'
February 12, 2009 01:02:22A music video supporting "Takin' Back My Love", Enrique Iglesias' new song featuring Ciara, has been released. Directed by Ray Kay, it captures the two singers, who are teamed up as lovers, involved in a fight in their bedroom.
As their fight continues, Enrique is seen feeling frustrated with the situation and trying to find a way to outburst his anger by smashing kitchenware to the floor. Meanwhile, Ciara chooses to release her temper by throwing clothes to the swimming pool. Nearing the end, they make it up, hugging and kissing each other while their house is shot in a complete disarray.
Complete List of 2009 NRJ Music Awards Winners
January 19, 2009 11:01:47Music fans in France have voted their particular favorites at this year's NRJ Music Awards. Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls among others were those receiving awards at the gala ceremony taking place on January 17 in Cannes.
Claiming double victory, Britney was named as International Female Artist of the Year, beating down Christina Aguilera, Pink, Rihanna and Beyonce Knowles. She also scooped another prize for Music Video of the Year, putting aside other music videos coming from Fall Out Boy, Martin Solveig, Zaho and Stanislas et Calogero.
Full Winners List of 2008 American Music Awards
November 24, 2008 11:11:23More from the stage of the 36th annual American Music Awards, Jonas Brothers have been named as "T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist". They win over such contenders as Colbie Caillat, Flo Rida, Paramore, and The-Dream.
Meanwhile Kanye West, and Alicia Keys have added another AMAs' trophy to their pockets. Kanye receives a prize for "Favorite Male Artist" in Rap/Hip-Hop Music and Alicia puts her 2007 third studio effort "As I Am" on top as her LP wins "Favorite Album" in Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music.
Video Premiere: Enrique Iglesias' 'Away'
November 06, 2008 03:11:00A music video aimed to promote Enrique Iglesias' new single entitled "Away" has been debuted. The music video is directed by Anthony Mandler, the same guy who helped making Rihanna's "Rehab" music video.
"Away" is the lead single coming off Iglesias' first English "Greatest Hits" album. The song features Atlanta-born singer Sean Garrett and was written by Iglesias himself collaborating with Garrett and Fernando Garibay.
Enrique Iglesias Skeptic on Future With Anna Kournikova
November 03, 2008 10:11:49People have been itching on Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova's love ride, but the former has released a statement that he sees no future in their love relationship. The 33-year old singer revealed that despite their 6 years of togetherness, he is convinced that she will leave him at one point.
Marriage and family life for instance, are not imminent agenda for the couple. Enrique said, "Life goes by so fast. My 20s were a blur. I want to enjoy the good moments. They could involve marriage and kids, but not yet. My grandfather had a baby when he was 92. Now there was a man who knew how to live!"
Video Premiere: Enrique Iglesias' 'Can You Hear Me'
June 07, 2008 11:06:45Having yet release a new studio LP this year, Enrique Iglesias surprised his fans by premiering a music video for a new single titled "Can You Hear Me" on June 6. The new clip, which was directed by Paul Minor, sees Enrique singing at a club lookalike set and also in front of a full pack crowd with most of them being girls.
Not only having lots of women, but the new video also features some cool freestyle soccer actions. The short soccer features were installed on the clip because the song itself is being set as one of the official songs for the prestigious soccer tournament UEFA Euro 2008, that will kick off today (June 7) in Switzerland.
Anna Kournikova Keeps Snubbing Enrique Iglesias' Marriage Plan
April 19, 2008 11:04:34Longtime lovers Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova are going on different directions when it comes to marriage. While the singer wants a marriage, the tennis ace on the other hand rules it out.
Spoke to reporters Friday, April 18 after arriving in the Dominican Republic for the first of his nine concerts planned across Latin America, Enrique said he has repeatedly tried to convince Anna to marry him but she was always ignorant of it. "I always try, but she pays me no attention," so he said.
Anna Kournikova: 'I'm Never Getting Married'
April 16, 2008 03:04:32Are good in keeping the gossip guessing on her betrothed status, Anna Kournikova indeed proclaimed she would "never" marry. "I'm never getting married," Anna told People at the First Annual Nautica South Beach Triathalon, adding that "Everything is good" between her and longtime boyfriend Enrique Iglesias.
Anna and Enrique have been dating since 2002. Back in December last year, the pair were reported to be engaged after the tennis star was spotted sporting a large diamond ring on her wedding finger. Neither of them have since refused to confirm or deny the reports.
Enrique Iglesias Partnering with the Got Milk? Campaign to Offer Free Music
March 06, 2008 09:03:10Enrique Iglesias is the latest celeb to team up with the "Got Milk?" campaign. The iconic pop star has partnered with the distinguished campaign in a bid to motivate Hispanic teens to drink 3 glasses of low fat or fat free milk a day in order to stay fit and healthy.
Is widely recognized as a singing sensation who has a very hectic schedule, Enrique surely knows the importance of staying healthy and thus makes use his popularity to spread the significant message. Enrique himself includes milk in his daily diet along with exercise to help him stay strong, healthy and in shape.
Joss Stone and Enrique Iglesias to Retire From Music?
March 01, 2008 02:03:41Joss Stone has come to a revelation that she may not stay in the music business very long. The soul a singer who has been compared to Janis Joplin, reveals intention to become a nurse.
She said, "I certainly don't want to get to 60 and find I've only been a singer all my life. I'd like to go back to school one day. I'd like to train to be a midwife. I want to experience all aspects of life and visit every country in the world." The singer has spawned three studio albums, and scored a movie role in the fantasy flick "Eragon" (2006) as Angela.
Video Premiere: Enrique Iglesias' 'Push'
March 01, 2008 09:03:15Enrique Iglesias' anticipated music video for his single "Push" has been premiered on Yahoo! Music yesterday, February 29. The Latin singer previously let out a trailer to it, the end of last year and has now released the full version that as usual involves sexy women.
The version of the song that is used in this video is the one he does with rapper Prophet. This rendition is also included in the soundtrack to movie "Step Up 2 the Streets". The original version, meanwhile, appears in his "Insomniac" album and is featuring Lil Wayne.
Video Premiere: Enrique Iglesias' 'Donde Estan Corazon'
February 13, 2008 03:02:38Enrique Iglesias will soon release a Spanish greatest hits album and the first single has been determined to be "Donde Estan Corazon". A music video which was directed by Paul Minor for the song has been premiered on Yahoo! Spanish.
The Spanish compilation album which is not-yet-titled is reportedly to be released on March 25 with two original materials that include "Donde Estan Corazon" and another one called "Lloro Por Ti". Other information regarding the album can be found on EnriqueIglesias.com.
Fan Brought Enrique Iglesias Down to His Knees On-Stage
December 11, 2007 04:12:29Fans can be quite wild when it comes to being in short distance to the star. Enrique Iglesias closed his 'Insomniac' tour in chaos when a female fan suddenly jumped to the stage and held onto him for dear life.
The performance at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater was highlighted with an impromptu by a crazed fan who managed to grab Enrique's leg and gave the security a hard time in pulling her away. At one point she made her way to the stage and hugged the hunky singer before taking him down.
Anna Kournikova Flashes Her Engagement Ring
December 06, 2007 10:12:22It's been quite a long time that Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova have been playing it coy when being asked about their romance. Yet, it's no longer an unconfirmed speculation now that the pair are engaged already as photos of the tennis goddess spotted sporting an engagement ring have made their way all over the net.
Anna and Enrique were seen enjoying a romantic meal at Japanese restaurant Sapporo Teppanyaki in Central London on Tuesday, December 4. It was later that evening that the tennis ace was spotted wearing an engagement ring, reportedly worth $6 million.
Enrique Iglesias to Perform in 'Young and Restless'
October 13, 2007 02:10:50
Enrique Iglesias is making a return to TV series with his music. The Latin singer will appear on an episode of CBS' daytime series 'The Young and the Restless', performing his latest hit 'Somebody's Me' that is taken from album 'Insomniac'.
His performing scene was taped at Indigo, a jazz club owned by the series' character Neil Winters (played by Kristoff St. John). "Music has changed so, so much," Iglesias said after taping his part on Thursday (October 11). "It's tough out there, so you need any outlet to put your music out there."
Timbaland Shoved Rihanna in U.K. Chart
July 30, 2007 11:07:48
In a chart war that has been dominated by Rihanna, Timbaland and Kate Nash in the top three positions, uber-producer Timbaland has claimed the first place. U.K. Singles chart this week has knocked down Rihanna's "Umbrella" from its ten week-reign to not only the runner up position but straight to the third.
Interestingly enough, the top three seems to have battled among themselves since most of those under them staying intact in their position. Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry", Enrique Iglesias' "Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)", The Hossiers' "Worried About Ray" and Avril Lavigne's "When You're Gone" retain their last week post at no 4 to 7 respectively.
Rihanna's "Umbrella", Longest Reigning Single in a Decade
July 23, 2007 09:07:47
Although Rihanna's "Umbrella" has descended U.S. chart in the tenth week, the Jay-Z featuring hit still has its say in U.K. Singles chart. The song enters its tenth week at #1, making itself the longest running Number One single in ten years at the top of the U.K. chart.
With such record, Rihanna joins Whitney Houston and Bryan Adams in the list of singers with #1 hit that stays more than nine weeks. Houston's "I Will Always Love You" remained seated at the top post for ten weeks in 1992 while Adam's "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" claimed 16 weeks victory one year prior.
"Insomniac", Enrique Iglesias' Most Varied CD
June 02, 2007 03:06:38
While people keep questioning what happen to Enrique Iglesias in the past four years, he answers with "Insomniac". Claiming working extra hard on this one, he is taking a deep breath that it finally is complete.
A huge difference from his usual one album per year routine, "Insomniac" really gets its title from the process. "This CD drove me nuts," Iglesias said. "I say that because I beat myself up. There have been times when it was fun, but there were times where it has been ..."
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova Are Still Very Much Together
May 29, 2007 09:05:25
The reporter talked to Enrique Iglesias maybe got lost in translation as the singer had his joke misinterpreted, which later prompted false report that he and longtime girlfriend Anna Kournikova had split. The truth is that the pair is still very much together.
Enrique, who was on a visit to Stockholm to promote his first album in three years "Insomniac," was asked by a reported if he was married. The Latin singer then jokingly replied he'd just got divorced, saying he was single now. The reporter, unfortunately, misinterpreted his words and began reporting he had ended his five years romance with the tennis goddess.
No Joke, Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova Divorced
May 28, 2007 09:05:11
To tell you the truth, not only Enrique Iglesias is good at making music, but also at keeping secret and sending shock to public. The Grammy-winning Spanish-born singer surprisingly revealed that he and girlfriend Anna Kournikova are divorced.
Despite the fact that he never admitted to marrying the tennis goddess, Enrique just told Swedish magazine Aftonbladet that he and Anna are now divorced and that he's now single and back on the market.
Enrique Iglesias Has "Insomniac" in Mind
April 13, 2007 10:04:23
With a constant worldwide sales record of above 3 millions, Enrique Iglesias is only ready for the eight album. "Insomniac" will be in stores by June 12 via Interscope.
In this new album, Enrique has some names on the bill to support him. Among some are John Shanks, Johnta Austin, Max Martin, Kristian Lundin, Steve Morales and rapper Lil Wayne. Sean Garrett-written track "Do You Know (The Ping Pong Song)" is made the first single and is already available for listening on enriqueiglesias.com. Its nationwide circulation in US radio stations meanwhile, is scheduled for April 16. On the same day, he will make an appearance on Los Angeles' KIIS FM at 8:30 PM.
Enrique Iglesias, One of "25 Sexiest Bachelors"
September 27, 2005 02:09:36Enrique Iglesias really is a man. The Latin singer has been picked as one of the "25 Sexiest Bachelors" in People en Espanol magazine's 2nd annual poll in an issue on newsstands Oct. 3. The man has been chosen mainly for his "smoldering good looks and successful crossover appeal."
Also included in the poll among others are singer Pablo Montero, actors Eduardo Yanez, Gabriel Soto, and Wilmer Valderrama. Those are followed behind by the like of Enrique Murciano, Eduardo Xol, Robert Grant, and Tony Gonzalez, the Pro Bowl tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.
