Enrique Iglesias: 15 Things You Didn’t Know!

Enrique Iglesias was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the early aughts. Though the latin singer is now 40 years old, he’s no less of a stud than he was 10 years ago. However, despite the fact that Iglesias has spent a considerable amount of time in the spotlight and under the scrutiny of the public eye, there are still some things that many people don’t know. With that in mind, here we present our list of 15 things you probably didn’t know about Enrique Iglesias. Check out part one below, and stay tuned for part two, coming soon!











Number Fifteen: He Wasn’t Always Iglesias. In fact, Iglesias began performing under the stage name of Enrique Martinez! He switched to Iglesias soon after, and then he hit it big.

Number Fourteen: Fame Runs in His Blood. Iglesias’ father is none other than Julio Iglesias. Julio is a very famous Spanish singer. Iglesias’ mother is also quite famous – she is the journalist Isabel Preysler.

Number Thirteen: He’s a Baby. Well, sort of. Iglesias is the youngest of three children, which may explain some of his personality traits. His two older siblings are named Chabeli and Julio (presumably, the latter is named after his father).

Number Twelve: He Dedicated an Album to His Nanny. This might sound sweet, but there’s a sad backstory to it. Iglesias was brought up mostly by his nanny in Miami. He was sent to Miami after his grandfather was kidnapped, and his life may have been in danger. Iglesias dedicated his first album to his nanny, Elvira.

Number Eleven: He Is a College Dropout. It’s true! Iglesias studied business at the University of Miami, but he dropped out after he got a record deal with Fonovisa Records. He recorded his very first album in Toronto, Canada.

Number Ten: He Wrote a Song for Andrea Bocelli. Iglesias collaborated with songwriter Guy Chambers to write the lead single from Andrea Bocelli‘s very first pop album. The song is called “Un Nuovo Giorno” and was also recorded by former spice girl Melanie C in English.

Number Nine: He Also Wrote a Song for Clay Aiken. Iglesias wrote “The Way” for American Idol‘s very own Clay Aiken. Stay tuned for part two of our list of 15 things you didn’t know about Enrique Iglesias, coming soon!

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Enrique Iglesias tops celebrity birthdays for May 8

Pop singer and songwriter Enrique Iglesias is celebrating another birthday today.

The son of Latin lover Julio Iglesias turns 40.

Happy birthday, Enrique!

Interesting facts about Enrique:

He was born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler in Madrid, Spain, to lady’s man Julio and Filipino actress Isabel Preysler.

He moved to the United States when he was eight and started writing songs when he was 15.

Enrique studied business administration at the University of Miami. He left after a year to persue his music career.

He released his first album in 1995.

He has a very big family. He has two older full siblings: Julio Jr. and Chabeli. On his father’s side, he has five younger half siblings: Miguel, Rodrigo, twins Victoria & Christina and Guillermo. On his mother’s side, he has two younger half sisters: Tamara Falcó and Ana Boyer.

Other stars celebrating birthdays today:

Gary Glitter (71), Melissa Gilbert (51), comedian Don Rickles (89), and singer Darren Hayes (remember Savage Garden?) turns 43.

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Enrique Iglesias is too busy to marry Anna Kournikova, says his mom

The pop star's mother Isabel Preysler blames son's packed schedule for delay in tying the knot with the former Russian tennis star

Former Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova and pop-star Enrique Iglesias were to tie the knot on Valentine's Day.
But the Spanish singer's mother Isabel Preysler has dispelled the rumours, revealed that Enrique's packed work schedule is delaying the wedding plans of the couple, who began dating in 2001.

Though the glamorous couple's relationship has been quite lengthy as compared to the relationships of other American pop stars, they are yet to be married and do not have any kids.
There has been constant reports about the couple's marital status with some newspapers even claiming they have got married and subsequently divorced.
Speaking about her son, Preysler said, "It pains me that he works so much and he misses things in life that he should be enjoying at his age, but he is very happy."

Supportive Anna
"Enrique is not very much about partying. Plus, Anna supports him in everything, and they get along very well. At the same time, if they were married, his absence would be very difficult for her," the 64-year-old was quoted as saying by the Spanish Vogue.
"I have been less careful with other things, for example, I've had too much sun ... With Julio we literally lived under the sun," she said.
The 39-year-old Enrique had earlier stated that his long-standing relationship with his 33-year-old girlfriend did not need the seal of marriage to be successful.

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Enrique Iglesias, Rafael Nadal to open string of Spanish restaurants

LONDON: Singing sensation Enrique Iglesias and tennis star Rafael Nadal are set to take the world by storm with their string of Spanish restaurants called Tatel - which are already in the pipeline and will be going international soon.

The multi-award-winning singer and the 28-year-old tennis champion, who is currently ranked No. 3 in the world, will be opening their first restaurant in Madrid in March, reported Hello magazine.

The two have teamed up with basketball star Pau Gasol and businessman Abel Matutes Prats for the business venture.

"The food of our country is very famous. There are many Spanish restaurants but none have tried to become the reference at a national or even international level ," a spokesperson for the investors said.

The flagship Tatal in the Spanish capital will be 800-square meters, decked out in 1920's inspired decor and divided into three zones -- the restaurateurs hope to "surprise customers with performances."

Tatel Ibiza is set to open in 2016, with future plans to expand to Barcelona, London, and Las Vegas already in the works.

Enrique, 39, son of iconic Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, was born in Madrid and at the age of 15 moved to the US, where he grew up.

Rafa, meanwhile, was born on Spanish island Majorca, where he bought a luxurious villa in 2013.

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Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno and Gente D' Zona Sued Over 'Bailando'

The Song Is the Longest Running No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart

"Bailando," the smash hit recorded by Enrique Iglesias and featuring Descemer Bueno and Cuban duo Gente D' Zona, is the subject of a lawsuit alleging copyright infringement.

Cristian Mauricio Escuti and German Schulz, who both live in South Florida, allege in a suit filed Jan. 26 in U.S. District  Court in Miami that "Bailando" rips off their original song, "Quiero Bailar Contigo."

Escuti and Schulz say they recorded their track on or about May, 2009. Escuti and Schulz didn't register copyright of the song until five years later, in April 2014, when "Bailando" was released, and well on its way to becoming a major hit.

The suit states that the pair submitted a recording of their song to Sony/ATV in 2012, but never heard back. Now, they're alleging infringement of copyright and are seeking damages and profits gained from "Bailando."

William Trueba of Miami law firm Espinosa|Trueba, is representing the plaintiffs, and said their song "Quiero Bailar Contigo" would be released to the public "soon."

Billboard has not heard the song, but, says Trueba, "The chorus line in our clients' song is very similar to the chorus in 'Bailando.' The music and lyrics are similar."

Iglesias and Bueno have spoken extensively on how "Bailando" was conceived and recorded. During the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Conference in Miami last April, Iglesias said he originally wrote the track a year earlier with Bueno, his longtime collaborator, then shelved it. More than six months later, he heard a version Bueno had recorded in Cuba with Gente De Zona.

"I went to YouTube to find this song and I said, 'Holy shit, I wrote it!'" said Iglesias at the Billboard Latin Music conference.  "So I listened to the song with Gente De Zona, and I start going nuts with them."

"Enrique and I worked on the song and kind of left it there," said Bueno during the same conference.  "Then I met up with Gente De Zona in Havana, and they added the 'I wanna be contigo' bridge and the 'Oh, oh, oh.' That's the new version Enrique heard. And really, it added and important and energetic element to the song."

"Bailando" has now spent 39 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, becoming the longest-running song, by far, to hold that position in the history of the chart.

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Anna and myself are just fine with sex and love: Enrique Iglesias

Pop star Enrique Iglesias says his long-standing relationship with girlfriend and former Russian tennis star Anna Kournikova does not need the seal of marriage to be successful

Pop star Enrique Iglesias (39) has clarified that his relationship with retired tennis star Anna Kournikova (33) does not require the seal of marriage.

Retired Russian tennis ace Anna Kournikova.

Kournikova and Iglesias began dating in 2001, during the time she featured in the singer’s chartbusting track Escape. Though the glamorous couple’s relationship has been quite lengthy as compared to the relationships of other American pop stars, they are yet to be married and do not have any kids.

However, there have been constant reports and speculation about the couple’s marital status with some newspapers claiming they are married and subsequently divorced.

Iglesias recently clarified though that their love did not need the season of marriage to blossom. In an interview with international magazine Life & Style, on the sidelines of his tour with fellow pop stars Pitbull and J Balvin, Iglesias said that his love for the Russian tennis beauty is as strong as it was when they met 13 years ago.

“She’s my girl and the best partner in all my adventures. Trust is the key in any relationship,” said the singer.

As for marriage, the Spaniard said: “This is a new era. A piece of paper doesn’t guarantee your happiness. Anna and myself are just fine with the sex and love.”

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Enrique Iglesias Says He 'Got A Divorce Three Days Ago'

Enrique Iglesias is newly divorced, or so he says.

Iglesias, 39, is currently touring the country with Pitbull for his Sex and Love album. The Spanish star spoke to reporters after his performance at the Los Angeles’ Staple Center on Friday, Oct. 10 and put on a very serious face when saying he had recently annulled his supposed marriage.

If your first reaction is, ‘Wait, what? When did he get married?,’ you're not alone. The singer has been with girlfriend Anna Kournikova since they met in 2001 on the set of his “Escape” video. Over the years, reports of the couple tying the knot have surfaced but none have ever been confirmed by the singer or the Russian beauty.

So, before hundreds of fans rejoice in Iglesias’ alleged new marital status let’s remember how much the “Hero” singer loves to joke around.

“I’ll tell you something, whenever we’re with friends and we’re chatting the first question is always, are you married? Do you have a boyfriend? A girlfriend? Do you have kids? It’s normal,” Enrique said to several outlets, including Univision.

Seizing the opportunity, one reporter asked, “And are you married already?”

“Right now, I’m divorced,” Iglesias said to the cameras with a straight face. “I got a divorce three days ago and I wanted to give you guys the exclusive. I’m serious. No, seriously. Don’t laugh.”

Iglesias didn’t even crack a smile as he “revealed” his divorce, but that’s not to say he wasn’t having a little fun with the reporters.

Rumors that the former tennis player and Iglesias had split due to his refusal to pop the question circulated in October 2013, but they were squashed after the couple was spotted together a few months later in Miami.

While the couple has often refused to comment on their private life, both Kournikova and Iglesias have said that marriage is not in their plans.

“When you’ve been with someone for such a long time, I don’t think [marriage is] going to bring us close together. I don’t think it’s going to... make us any happier,” Iglesias said on “CBS Sunday Morning” in March of this year.

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Anna Kournikova is the coolest girl in the world: Enrique Iglesias

Singer Enrique Iglesias on song while talking up tennis star girlfriend Kournikova

You don't interview singer Enrique Iglesias (39) and not ask him about his tennis star girlfriend Anna Kournikova, who turned 33

But ask him about the secret to his long-standing relationship with the Russian heartthrob and he'll tell you there's no secret. Here's what he told the Daily Star on Sunday: "There is no secret.

There's no such thing as a perfect relationship. You go through ups and downs and it's a lot of work, but when you get through that, the good times are really, really good." Next question was, 'why is she the girl for you?'

That gets Iglesias in a more elaborative mood: "Firstly, she's the coolest girl in the world. She finds my stupid humour funny and she understands who I am – to the point where she's willing to sacrifice her personal time with me to let me do my music."

He can't tell though what made Kournikova fall for him. "I honestly don't know," he said. "I'm not even romantic. I express it in my music. You write stuff you don't have the guts to express face to face."

It's always physical
His straight-talking nature comes through when he responds to his interviewer's query about attracts him when it comes to women.

"The first thing is always physical. You don't see someone across a room and think, 'Wow, I can sense her amazing sense of humour!'

But you can be with the most beautiful girl in the world and if you have nothing in common, the next day it will be done. Well, it might last a week if it's fun, if you know what I mean," he says without beating around the bush.

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9 Times Enrique Iglesias Discussed His (Small) Penis !

If there's one topic you can almost always count on Enrique Iglesias to bring up in conversation, it's his penis. It's a more interesting subject than the weather, that's for sure (Cosmo's weather girl notwithstanding).

Over the years, Enrique's discussed his equipment in both a critical and complimentary light — more often the critical end of the phallic stick, though. Below, a complete compilation of his quotes on the matter, and by the end you just won't know what to think because 1) it's confusing and 2) you're hot and bothered.

The Sun via NME, 2011.

Houston Press, 2005.

 Pride Source, 2007.

 Page Six/NYP, 2013.

 College Candy, via VH1, 2007.

 Page Six/NYP, 2013.

 Bang Showbiz, via Times of India, 2011.

 The Frisky, (compiled in) 2009.


E! Online, 2011. : Also, here's one visual metaphor, from Enrique's raunchy "Sad Eyes" music video. Yes, it's a lady performing enthusiastically on Enrique's stripper pole peen:

So who knows what to think at this point!

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Enrique Iglesias Can't Decide If He Wants to Get Married

Enrique Iglesias said last week that he did not think marrying Anna Kournikova — his girlfriend of 13 years — would change anything or make the couple happier. Of course, this led people to believe that he was just making excuses for not marrying the hot tennis player but he insists that is not the case.

"I didn't say that I don't want to get married. I don't know if I maybe came out the wrong way," the 38-year-old singer said on the Today Show. "What I said is that, 'We are extremely happy the way we are.' I'm not against marriage by any means. I have not ruled it out, but if you're happy, I don't think it will really make a difference. She's the coolest girl in the world."

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The 3 Sexiest Dance Moves in Enrique Iglesias' New Video for "Bailando"

Enrique Iglesias is back on his Spanish music game, and no one is complaining. His new video "Bailando," featuring Descemer Bueno and reggaeton band Gente de Zona, is full of hip-hop-style street dancing, dance battles, and sultry, sexy Latin moves, of course. The takeaway? Everyone needs to master the following three moves in order to win their next dance battle (if anyone actually does this in real life, you know, like Save the Last Dance style).

1. The couple flip:

2. The come hither:

 

3. The ultimate salsera spin:  

Watch the entire video, below.

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Enrique Iglesias - 3 Letters (Ft. Pitbull) New Single Song Lyrics from album Sex + Love delux edition album cover art

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LYRICS 

One love
Enrique Iglesias
Pitbull

I don’t care if you're taken
Long as you’re single I come around
I don’t care for love making
I wanna beat it till you walls come down
I put the key in your ignition
Turn you on
So you revved up, ready to go
Now I can tell you what I’m thinking, if you want
But you already know, already know

I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you
I’ve for three letters on my brain
I can’t wait to put it on you
And have you like, wo-oh, make your body, explode
I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you

I don’t care what you’re wearing
Because it all looks good on a flow
I wanna see you standing
With nothing on but the heels you own
I put the key in your ignition
And Turn you on
So you revved up, ready to go
Now I can tell you what I’m thinking, if you want
But you already know, already know

I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you
I’ve for three letters on my brain
I can’t wait to put it on you
And have you like, wo-oh, make your body, explode
I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you

[Pitbull]

I’m going down, going down, going down
Cause baby you’re sexy
So turn around, turn around, turn around
Cause baby you’re sexy

I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you
I’ve for three letters on my brain
I can’t wait to put it on you
And have you like, wo-oh, make your body, explode
I got three letters on my brain
I shouldn’t have to spell it for you

I got three letters...
I got three letters...

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Enrique Iglesias Reveals His Penis Size

The scorching-hot Spanish singer, on tour now, talks swiping his V-card, settling down, and just how big he is below the belt.

Your "I'm a Freak" video is being called the "Blurred Lines" of 2014. Are you really that freaky?
There are days when I want to have fun and be a freak — I mean that in a positive way. I want to be as crazy and spontaneous as possible and just go nuts.

Are your other songs as sexy?
The vibe of the album is very bipolar. It's sex and love. Those two words can be so close together but so far apart.

What was your first time like?
It was with my English teacher. I was in the fourth grade and ... I'm kidding! I don't remember a lot, just being extremely nervous but also extremely excited.

It's no secret that you and Anna Kournikova have been involved for a while. Do you ever see yourself settling down?
I do. I'm not against marriage. But for me, whether you're married or not, there comes a point when it's the same level of commitment. People ask, "Wouldn't you want your kids to know their parents are married?" Honestly, no. I just want to be a good father.

What's up with you talking about your penis size all the time?
My girlfriend always tells me, "If I read one more thing on the internet about you having a small penis.…" But she laughs it off. It's funny. What's the average penis size?

Like five and a half inches.
Then I'm way above average! Kidding — I'm in the middle.

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Enrique Iglesias: “My Hidden Talent is 69-ing” : Interview

And all the other awesome things Enrique Iglesias said at a Gilt City event celebrating the Latin pop sensation.

Do you have a hidden talent?
I’m good at 69. I started very young. That was one of my first positions.

Finish the sentence: I can't go to bed unless I…
Unless I pee at least five times, because I hate waking up in the middle of the night and having to go pee.

Do you have a celebrity crush?
Diane Lane. I've always liked her.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Rum. I got involved three years ago with Atlantico Rum. I shouldn't be drinking as much of it, and at times I happen to eventually drink a little too much.

What is your best and worst personality trait?
My best personality trait that I think I'm very approachable. And my worst is that I can be moody.

What is your all-time favorite movie?
That's a tough one since there are so many movies that I love, but I would have to go back to when I was a child: Raiders of the Lost Ark, ET, Goonies.

What was your earliest music memory — that one thing that made you want to become a musician?
This goes back to when I moved to Miami when I was 9 years old. I went to go see Bruce Springsteen’s "Born in the USA" tour in the Orange Bowl, and I didn't know anything about music. I just remember seeing the guy on stage and thinking, “Man, I would do anything to be that guy.” He just impressed me so much, and he was such a powerful performer and great storyteller, so that was one of those moments I said, "That’s what I want to do when I grow up."

Favorite go-to karaoke song?
Probably “It's Raining Men.” Am I secure enough to pull that off?

What are you looking forward to the most in 2014?
I love what I do and I think I've appreciated it more throughout the years, but just to keep on traveling, keep on doing shows, and hopefully making better albums. That's always my goal. I don't know, maybe in 2015 I'm gonna be like, "Ya know what, I'm sick of this, um, I think it's time to retire." Sometimes I think, "Whoa, do I see myself when I'm 60 or 50 or in my 40s singing 'Tonight, I'm Banging You'?" Honestly, I don't know.

Have you decided the name of the new album?
I have three names for the album, and I don’t want to say the name just in case I get it wrong, but it will be one of those three. But the album is finished, so that’s a cool thing.

What makes the new album different from Euphoria?
Well, every album is different. What I try to do is co-write with other songwriters, especially songwriters that come from completely different musical backgrounds, and that helps me a lot. It's definitely more eclectic. Euphoria was pretty eclectic, but this is even more. There are a lot of features in it. I go from English to Spanish, and I feel I have some cool songs. For some reason, in Spanish, it takes me a little longer at times.

Enrique's 10th studio album will be out in March, but until then check out his latest scorching hot single "Heart Attack."

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Enrique Iglesias Scores 25th No. 1 With 'Bailando'

Enrique Iglesias is a force to be reckoned with. He holds the record for most songs to ever top the Hot Latin Songs chart, and now scores his 25th No. 1 with the ever catchy "Bailando" featuring his co-writer on the song, Descemer Bueno, and the Havana-based reggaeton duo Gente de Zona.  Iglesias further extends his lead, leaving the subsequent top No. 1 holders in the dust.  Luis Miguel trails with the second-most chart toppers (16), followed by Gloria Estefan (15).

"Bailando" also climbs 6-1 to rule the Latin Streaming Songs chart. To date, the music video has amassed 27 million views Worldwide, in the (almost) four weeks since its release.  On Latin Digital Songs, the track lists its third week at the top, selling just under 13,000 digital downloads,  according to Nielsen SoundScan.

On Latin Airplay the track bounds 13-5, stretching to 9.5 million audience impressions (a 37 percent increase), according to Nielsen BDS.  Iglesias currently holds 25 No. 1s on the Latin Airplay chart, also claiming the record for the most to reach the top.

Iglesias has been placing hit after hit at the top of the chart for 19 years, logging his first when he was only 19 years old with "Si Tu Te Vas."  The track spent eight weeks at the peak, and was only the start of his illustrious chart history.  Since then, he has ruled with smashes like "Enamorado Por Primera Vez" (12 weeks in 1997), "Do You Know? (The Ping Pong Song)" (11 weeks in 2007), and "Cuando Me Enamoro" (17 weeks in 2010), among a slew of others.

"Bailando" comes off of Iglesias’ latest album "Sex & Love", which debuted at No. 1 on Top Latin Albums on April 15, 2014 and is currently in its sixth week at the No. 2 spot, selling 5,000 copies for the May 17 chart date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Iglesias' No. 1 is the second recorded version of the song. Collaborators Bueno and Gente de Zona did their own version of the song in 2013. Iglesias had not shown immediate interest in recording it after he and Bueno came up with the basics of "Bailando" during a writing session, according to Bueno. "The song exploded in Cuba," Javier Otero, Gente de Zona’s manager told Billboard. Director Alejandro Perez filmed a video for the song, featuring a flamenco troupe dancing in the streets of Havana. The video quickly became popular on Youtube, where Iglesias saw it after a friend — not knowing it was the superstar's song - told him it was a great video that he should watch.

"Suddenly I got a call from Enrique Iglesias," Otero recalls. The song was revised and recorded by Iglesias with Bueno and Gente de Zona, and another hit for Iglesias was born. The new Iglesias video, also directed by Alejandro Perez in the Dominican Republic and featuring the Cuban artists and the flamenco dancers, has over 27 million views on Youtube.  The Bueno/Gente de Zona version of the song reached No. 18 on the Latin Pop Digital Songs  chart. Members of the Buena Vista Social Club have been the only other artists residing in Cuba under Castro to appear on the Billboard Latin charts, with Gente de Zona's participation in "Bailando" marking a first for a contemporary Cuban resident featured on a track at the top of Hot Latin Songs. Bueno, who has lived in Miami since 2000 and travels regularly to Havana, where he is a star in his own right, is in talks with with Universal Music Latin about recording a new solo album, a follow up to his 2012 EMI release "Bueno."

A bilingual version of "Bailando," with Iglesias singing in English and featuring Sean Paul, has been released to radio stations. A video for that song just completed filming in the Dominican Republic.

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'Dirty Dancer' Star Enrique Iglesias Says He Is 'Embarrassed' To Hear His Own Music

Shy isn't a word that seems to describe Enrique Iglesias.

This is, after all, the son of Julio Iglesias and the same man that said he would get naked in Trafalgar Square if Spain wins the World Cup. But he does get embarrassed about one thing: his music.

"I feel embarrassed to hear my own songs," he said before the Billboard Latin Music Awards. "I remember that at the beginning of my career, I was driving in Miami and I heard 'Si Tu Te Vas,' one of my first songs, on the radio. I was 16 years old, and it was one of the most embarrassing moments in my life. I had to literally park the car, and I remember that I was thinking aloud, 'I can't believe people are listening to this.' I felt it was something very personal, which i had written for someone. It took me a lot of time to get over it. It's rare. I was proud and happy, but at the same time, I felt as though everyone was reading my diary."

The heartthrob performed at Thursday night's Billboard Latin Music Awards. Before getting on stage, he spent the entire night teasing his performance. He shared a picture of himself on the way to the event. He also shared the door to his dressing room, and told his fans that he would be going on at any moment.

Iglesias went home with one award: Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event, for "Loco." This song also features Romeo Santos.

The singer accepted the award on his own, and he nearly forgot to thank Romeo Santos, but he eventually realized his mistake. He said that without Santos, he wouldn't even have a song.

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Enrique Iglesias's English songs fail to impress?

Enrique Iglesias’s newest album has many people missing the early version of the bilingual pop star.

Iglesias released “Sex and Love” on March 18. The regular album contains 11 tracks, but an extra five are available on the deluxe edition. Both editions can be found at stores such as Target or Walmart. Like his past albums, “Sex and Love” is bilingual, containing songs in both English and Spanish.

Unfortunately for the English-speaking population, the strength in this album is due to his Spanish ballads. His song “Bailando” is catchy and has a good sound to it, but despite being able to translate the title (“Dancing”), I have no idea what the message is.

Not so catchy are his English dance-music songs. Iglesias collaborates with some well-known names such as Pitbull, Flo Rida and Kylie Minogue, but these songs still lack strength. Some of the lyrics are cheesy, vulgar and can get repetitive, which is more annoying than catchy.

“I thought the album was okay,” Arts & Sciences sophomore Cassie Boehm said. “I’m not a huge fan of him or his music, so this album really didn’t change my opinion. I also think all of his songs sound the same.”

“Sex and Love” is Iglesias’s 10th album, his last album release being in 2010 with “Euphoria.” Although “Euphoria” was not necessarily a bad album, and did include a few songs worth dancing to, Iglesias’s hits such as “Bailamos” and “Hero” come from his earlier career.

Heider College of Business sophomore Cindy Wilson is not a fan of Iglesias’s goal for the new album.

“He should stick to his old stuff such as ‘Bailamos’ and ‘Escape,’” she said. “The party music doesn’t sound right coming from him.”

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Enrique Iglesias' Billboard Cover: 5 Things We Learned

Billboard's latest cover star is Latin heartthrob Enrique Iglesias, and in this story, no topic is off-limits. Opening up about his strained relationship with his father, Anna Kournikova, the recent death of his dog and his new album "Sex and Love," Iglesias sheds some light on the pressure he has to keep building a massive music empire. "There's always some artists who don't need to fight, that get immediately played on Top 40 no matter whar -- you know you have a guaranteed Top 20 hit," he says. "I got to fight like it's my first record every time."
Go behind the scenes of Enrique's Billboard cover shoot in the exclusive video below, check out five things we learned about the "emotional" artist, and be sure to watch him perform live on the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

HE RARELY SEES HIS FAMOUS DAD. The singer confirms that his father, Julio, has not met his girlfriend of 12 years, Anna Kournikova. "The last 14 years, 15 years of my life have flown by. And that's the only way I can truly explain it. There's no reason why -- it's not his fault, and it's not my fault."

HE'S NOT SWEATING THE SLOW START FOR 'SEX.' New album "Sex and Love" debuted somewhat quietly at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, then slipped to No. 42 in its second week. But Iglesias has the long view - it took 18 months for 2010's 'Euphoria' to churn out two top five singles. "I've never been so focused on the first week. For me, it's about getting to the finish line," he says.

RECORDING STUDIO OR TV STUDIO? THAT'S EASY. In recent years, he has turned down multimillion-dollar deals to appear as a judge on "American Idol," "The X Factor" and the original cast of NBC's "The Voice." Why? Because they clashed with touring and album plans. "I cared more about going into the studio and writing songs," he says. "That's what makes me happier."

BEING 38 HAS ITS CHALLENGES. Iglesias is plagued with "killer" migraines and says he has hangovers that last for days, when they used to last hours in his 20s. As for his body: "The first two weeks of touring are tough on me because I notice it in my bones, in my joints, it's 'Whoa.'"

HIS OFFICE IS A MESS. Iglesias' corner office at his Mr. 305 Productions office in Miami serves as a storage room for his manager -- suitcases and boxes everywhere -- because he rarely comes by. The one personal touch? Piles of awards and platinum plaques. "I keep this stuff here so it stays out of my house," says Iglesias.

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Enrique Iglesias Premieres English Version of 'Bailando' with Sean Paul

Wow, if I were a buyer of his latest album "Sex + Love", I would be mad.

A US radio premiered last night (April 9) Enrique Iglesias' English version of his song "Bailando", featuring Sean Paul. "Bailando" is track #3 on the U.S standard edition of the Madrid-born singer's tenth album "Sex + Love". The original is purely in Spanish, however, the great performance of "Bailando" (current Latin single) on the Latin charts and Latin radio has made Enrique and his team think releasing "Bailando" for the English-speaking market too wouldn't be a bad idea at all.

A few modifications had to be done to the original though. Descemer Bueno's Spanish chorus is intact, Enrique's lyrics in the chorus are now in Spanglish, his verses are all English now, and then there's Sean Paul's signature rapping that blends in very well with the Spanish 'flavour' of the song.

I am so happy "Bailando" is Enrique's next 'English' single. It was about time he ditched EDM music for his official releases in English. Not sure how happy buyers of "Sex + Love" will be, though. As the newly-premiered 'English version' isn't on any album edition.

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'If you have a hairy back, shave it!' Smoothie Enrique Iglesias talks Sex and Love and reveals he likes to be hair-free all over

-Well-groomed sexy Spaniard, 38, says he likes to shave and trim
-Reveals grooming tips and how he likes to use jokey chat-up lines
-He likes a girl who can have a laugh: 'My lines tend to be kind of stupid'
-But says he is very much still off the market

His fortieth isn't too far off but Enrique Iglesias looks hotter than ever.

In an exclusive interview with FEMAIL the sexy Spaniard reveals the inspiration behind his new album, his top chat-up lines and his grooming secrets.

Enrique, 38, reveals he doesn't like too much hair and he personally depilates everywhere.

Enrique chats to FEMAIL about Sex & Love, his grooming routine and top chat up lines

When asked about his top grooming tips for men, Enrique reveals he keeps his routine simple but thorough.

'If you have a hairy back, shave it; brush your teeth; fake tan I'm not so much into. Not too much hair I guess - I shave everywhere. I'm kidding, I don't shave everywhere... But most places you do try to trim.'

Enrique likes to keep things fragrant as well as tidy: he reveals he is coming out with a new fragrance for men called Adrenaline - a completely new venture for him.

'I never thought I would say this but I was pretty involved in it, I wear it myself and I like it.

'It has a woody kind of smell to it. I just went with my other favourites that I would wear in the past and combined them and said "This is the direction I want to take it in". It's going to come out towards the end of the year.'

Looking - and smelling - good is a priority for the star, who claims that since he's turned 30 keeping in shape hasn't been as easy.

Listen up, men. Enrique's top grooming tips revealed

Enrique Iglesias, pictured earlier this month, says he prefers performing to burn calories rather than the gym

'One of the things I've noticed, when you turn 30 and up, you've gotta watch a little bit more what you eat. But in my case going on tour, two hours on stage, you actually lose a lot of calories which is good. I notice when I'm not on tour I'm not in as good shape. It helps me like a workout.

'When it comes down to the gym or anything that's cardio, like running on the treadmill, I'm very lazy. What I like to do more is sports. Whether it's surfing or paying racquetball with my friends, you sweat a lot and I like that better.'

And talking of getting sweaty... we had to grill him about his chat-up lines.

'My lines tend to be kind of stupid and immature,' he says.

'If a girl can laugh at a joke then I always think that's cool. That's fun, it's a good opener.'

And when it comes to dating, he likes to prepare things in advance but doesn't like anything too loud or fancy.

'I like dinner and a movie, and places that are not very loud.'

'My lines tend to be kind of stupid and immature. If a girl can laugh at a joke then I always think that's cool'

The craving for simplicity is reflected in the title of his latest album, Sex and Love.

'Sex And Love is the first title I thought of when I listened to the album,' he says.

'A lot of times I thought, "maybe it's too simple, too straightforward", but every time I thought of a new title kept coming back to Sex & Love.

'It's something we can all relate to.'

Enrique discusses his album - and top ways to chat up girls

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