American singer Marc Anthony, who recently split from his wife, Jennifer Lopez, has confirmed via Twitter he is dating Venezuelan model Shannon De Lima.

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Anthony, 43, and Lopez, 42, separated in July after seven years of marriage. They have 3-year-old twins -- a boy and a girl -- together.

Since the breakup, Lopez has been dating 24-year-old backup dancer Casper Smart.

UsMagazine.com said Anthony posted a message in Spanish to De Lima, 24, on Twitter Tuesday that said, translated into English: "To Shannon, my statue of liberty. Kisses baby!"

Anthony's adopted son, Chase Muniz, mentioned the relationship in his own tweet.

"To all my followers and all Twitter peeps, follow the best couple of 2012 and for many for years Marc Anthony and Shannon De Lima!" UsMagazine.com said Muniz posted via Twitter.