(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Kanye West seemed enchanted by a Russian model while he was partying in New York this week.

The rapper has been romantically linked to a host of beautiful women, including Kim Kardashian, Selita Ebanks and Amber Rose, but he appeared to show an interest in Irina Shayk at the Nylon/Diesel party for Leighton Meester at the W New York Downtown Hotel on Tuesday night. Many people were surprised when Kanye arrived at the bash to celebrate Leighton appearing on the front cover of Nylon magazine, but he happily posed for photographs with the actress and enjoyed talking to other guests.

Onlookers claim Kanye was particularly taken with Irina who is currently dating soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and the pair were spotted laughing and chatting.

Kanye West seemed enchanted by Russian model Irina Shayk, New York Post reports. After dinner with several other guests, the rapper and shapely Shayk chatted in a private corner booth until they were interrupted by female fans clamouring to take photos with West.

Later in the evening, 25-year-old Irina was seen partying with actress Minka Kelly and Jared Leto. However, Kanye, 33, still seem captivated by the beauty and sources claims he watched Irina like a hawk. The pair left the bash separately at around midnight.

Irina starred in Kanyes music promo for Power and he even mentions her in his new song Christian Dior Denim Flow. (C) Cover Media