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Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980) is an American pop singer, songwriter and record producer. She was signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection"<ref>Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. An Interview with Christina Aguilera Brasov travel guide. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref name="ns">Official Nielsen SoundScan sales</ref> for the film Mulan. She came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a critical and commercial success.<ref>Stripped for all the world to hear. SMH. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> A Latin pop album Mi Reflejo,<ref>The Sun-Herald (September 1 2003). Stripped for all the world to hear. SMH. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> and a Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas, followed during this period and also sold very well.<ref>ShowBiz Ireland (April 29 2003). Christina Aguilera Gets Irish on Tour.... Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album Stripped (2002),<ref>Smith, Andy (August 15 1998). "One talented teen". Providence Journal. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> which received mixed reviews and produced substantial sales. The overtly sexual image Aguilera displayed during the promotion of the album became the subject of intense criticism and ridicule. The second single, "Beautiful" was of commercial success and sustained the album's sales.
Aguilera's third studio album Back to Basics (2006) included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music. Mainly produced by DJ Premier, it was released to strong sales and positive critical reception. Aside from being known for her vocal ability, musically she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her childhood, and female empowerment.<ref>Glamour Online; Sandell, Laurie (November 2007). Christina: intimate talk about a past that still hurts Retrieved on December 14 2007.</ref> Aguilera's work has earned her numerous awards including five Grammy Awards amongst eighteen nominations. She has sold 30 million albums worldwide.<ref>Lewis, Nick (March 16 2007).
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Life and music career
Early life and career
Aguilera was born in Staten Island, New York, to Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army at the time and Shelly Loraine Fidler, a Spanish teacher. Aguilera's father was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, while her mother is of Irish<ref name = time> What A Woman Wants
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. Retrieved on 2007-12-03. </ref> descent (Christina's maternal grandmother emigrated from County Clare).<ref>ShowBiz Ireland (April 29 2003). Christina Aguilera Gets Irish on Tour.... Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Her father, Fausto, was stationed at Earnest Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada and Japan. Aguilera lived with her father and mother until she was seven years old. When Aguilera's parents divorced, her mother took her, and her younger sister Rachel, to her grandmother's home in Wexford, Pennsylvania, a blue-collar suburb outside of Pittsburgh. According to both Aguilera and Fidler, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally abusive.<ref>Dotmusic (June 20 2000). Christina Aguilera relives her violent past. Yahoo! Music. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She later wrote about her difficult childhood in the songs "I'm OK" in Stripped, and "Oh Mother" in Back to Basics. Although her father has written to Aguilera, she has ruled out any chance to reunite with him.<ref>Duerden, Nick (December 2003). The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty". Blender. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Since then, Fidler has married a paramedic named Jim Kearns, and has changed her name to Shelly Kearns.<ref>Helligar, Jeremy; Majewski, Lori (February 3 2003). "Christina's World". Us Weekly.</ref>
As a child, Aguilera aspired to be a singer. Her musical influences included Etta James,<ref>Vineyard, Jennifer (June 28 2006). Christina Aguilera Can Die Happy — She's Bonded With 'Bad Girl' Idol Etta James". MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston,<ref>Billboard Magazine; Al Gomes (June 19 2001). Christina performs on the 2001 BET Awards in a special tribute to Whitney Houston. BigNoiseNow. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Nina Simone, and Madonna.<ref>Newman, Melinda (July 24 2006). Christina Aguilera takes inspiration from `30s and `40s idols for new album. Monsters & Critics. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She also cites the musical The Sound of Music as an early inspiration for singing and performing.<ref>Rosen, Craig (September 29 2000). Christina Aguilera 'Climbs Every Mountain'. Yahoo! Music. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> As a child, she was known locally as "the little girl with the big voice", singing in local talent shows and competitions.<ref>Dominguez, Pier (2002). Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized parties and in talent competitions, which she usually won. Aguilera soon gained media Biography. Amber Books. ISBN 0-9702224-5-9.</ref>
According to VH1's Driven, whenever competitors learned they would be up against her in any given week, they would immediately withdraw, prompting insiders to claim it was "like sending a lamb to the slaughter." Her peers soon became jealous of her and would frequently subject her to ridicule, ostracism, and, in one gym class, attempted assault. Acts of vandalism around her house included the slashing of the tires on the family car. Eventually, the family relocated to another suburb in the Pittsburgh area and took to secrecy about Aguilera's talent lest another backlash occur.<ref name=VH1Driven>VH1 Driven's Christina Aguilera episode summary. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
On March 15, 1990, she appeared on Star Search singing Etta James' "A Sunday Kind of Love", but lost the competition. Soon after losing on Star Search, she returned home and appeared on Pittsburgh's KDKA-TV's Wake Up with Larry Richert to perform the same song. People remarked that the then ten-year-old "sounded 20".<ref name=VH1Driven/>
Throughout her youth in Pittsburgh, Aguilera sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Pittsburgh Steelers football and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games. Her first major role in entertainment came in 1993 when she joined the Disney Channel's variety show The New Mickey Mouse Club. Her co-stars included Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Rhona Bennett (who later became a member of En Vogue), Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and Keri Russell. According to the documentary Driven, Aguilera's Mickey Mouse Club co-stars called her "the Diva". One of her most notable performances was of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing".<ref name=VH1Driven/> When the show was canceled 1994, Aguilera began recording demos in an attempt to get signed to a record label.
At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, "All I Wanna Do", a hit duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.<ref>Christina Aguilera Biography. AllMusic. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> In 1997, she represented the United States at the "Golden Stag" International Festival with a two-song set which included Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.<ref>Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. An Interview with Christina Aguilera Brasov travel guide. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
1998-2001: Pop music beginnings and Christina Aguilera
In 1998, she sang the High "E" in full voice (E6) on a cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" which she recorded with a tape recorder in her bathroom. She was then selected to record the song "Reflection" for the Disney production of Mulan (199Image:Cool.gif. Recording "Reflection" led to Aguilera earning a contract with RCA Records the same week.<ref>Smith, Andy (August 15 1998). "One talented teen". Providence Journal. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> "Reflection" peaked within the top twenty on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart, and it was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song" in 1998. Modèle:Sample box start variation 2 Modèle:Multi-listen start Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen end Modèle:Sample box end
Under the exclusive representation of Steve Kurtz, Aguilera's self-titled debut album Christina Aguilera was released on August 24 1999. It reached the top of the Billboard 200 and Canadian album charts, selling eight million copies in the U.S.<ref name="ns">Official Nielsen SoundScan sales</ref> and over 17 million copies worldwide.<ref>The Sun-Herald (September 1 2003). Stripped for all the world to hear. SMH. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The album is also included in the Top 100 Album of All Time list of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) based on album sales in the US.<ref>"Gold and Platinum: Top 100 Albums." Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on October 2, 2007.</ref>
Her singles "Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants" and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 1999 and 2000, and "I Turn to You" reached #3. According to the album's songwriters who appeared on the documentary Driven, Aguilera wanted to display the range and audacity in her voice during the promotion of the album, and performed acoustic sets and appeared on television shows accompanied only by a piano.<ref name=VH1Driven/> She ended the year on MTV's 2 Large New Year's Special, as she performed and was MTV's first artist of the millennium. Aguilera won the "Best New Artist" award at the 2000 Grammys, and she was nominated for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for "Genie in a Bottle".
Later in 2000, Aguilera first emphasized her Latin heritage by releasing her first Spanish album, Mi Reflejo on September 12 2000. This album contained Spanish versions of songs from her English debut as well as new Spanish tracks. Though some criticized Aguilera for trying to "cash in" on a Latin-music boom that included Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, and Marc Anthony, the album still managed to peak at #27 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Latin album charts. In 2001, it won Aguilera a Latin Grammy Award for "Best Female Pop Vocal Album". The Album has sold 3 million copies worldwide<ref>It Always Translates Into Love</ref> and has been certified Gold (500,000) in the USA and 3x Platinum (600,000* Latin album) under the RIAA's Los Premios de Oro y Platino program. She also won the World Music Award as the best selling Latin artist that year. Aguilera also released a Christmas album on October 24 2000 called My Kind of Christmas. It peaked at #28 on the Billboard 200, has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and has been certified Platinum (1 million) in the USA.<ref>BigNoiseNow.[1]. 'Mi Reflejo' goes gold (January 4 2002). Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Ricky Martin asked her to duet with him on the track "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" from his album Sound Loaded; released in 2001 as the album's second single, which reached #1 on the World Chart.
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In 2001, Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink were chosen to remake Patti LaBelle's 1975 single "Lady Marmalade" for the film Moulin Rouge! and its soundtrack. The Missy Elliott produced single hit number one on the Hot 100 for five weeks and reached number one in eleven other countries, and it earned all four performers a Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Aguilera's appearance in the music video was compared to that of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.<ref>Barker, Olivia (February 20 2007). Stars don't scrimp on the crimp. USA Today. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The video won two MTV Video Music Awards including Video of the Year in 2001, where Aguilera accepted the award saying, "I guess the big hair paid off."<ref>MTV (September 6 2001). 'Lady Marmalade' wins two MTV Video Music Awards. MTV. Retrieved on November 27 2007.</ref>
That year a single emerged into record stores called "Just Be Free", one of the demos Aguilera recorded when she was around fifteen years old. When RCA Records discovered the single, they advised fans not to purchase it and had German authorities pull the single off shelves.<ref>Statement from Aguilera's official site about "Just Be Free" single (From The Internet Archive). Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Months later, Warlock Records was set to release Just Be Free, an album which contains the demo tracks. Aguilera filed a breach of contract and unfair-competition suit against Warlock and the album's producers to block the release.<ref>Reid, Shaheem (May 21 2001). Christina Aguilera Sues to stop release of early recordings. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Instead, the two parties came to a settlement to release the album. Aguilera lent out her name, likeness and image for an unspecified amount of damages. Many of the details of the lawsuit remain confidential. When the album was released in August 2001, it had a photograph of Aguilera when she was fifteen years old.<ref>McGrath, Stephanie (July 3, 2001). "Disputed Aguilera album to be released". Toronto Sun. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
Although Aguilera's debut album was very well received, she was dissatisfied with the music and image her management had created for her. Aguilera was marketed as a bubblegum pop singer because of the genre's upward financial trend.<ref>Ananova. Aguilera would like to change her image. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She mentioned plans of her next album to have much more depth, both musically and lyrically.<ref>Strauss, Neil (July 6 2001). "The Hit Girl". Rolling Stone.</ref> Aguilera's views of Steve Kurtz's influence in matters of the singer's creative direction, the role of being her exclusive personal manager and overscheduling had in part caused her to seek legal means of terminating their management contract.<ref name="Zaahlawy">Zaahlawy, Jon (October 17 2000). "Christina Aguilera sues former manager". liveDaily. Retrieved on October 5 2007.</ref>
In October 2000, Aguilera filed a Breach of Fiduciary Duty lawsuit against Kurtz for improper, undue and inappropriate influence over her professional activities, as well as fraud. According to legal documents, Kurtz did not protect her rights and interests. Instead, he took action that was for his own interest, at the cost of hers. The lawsuit came about when Aguilera discovered Kurtz used more of her commissionable income than he was allotted, and had paid other managers to assist him. She also petitioned the California State Labor Commission to nullify the contract. After terminating Kurtz's services, Irving Azoff was hired as her new manager.<ref name="Zaahlawy" />
Kurtz countersued later that month for breach of contract, claiming that the singer violated the same agreement she had sued to void. In the lawsuit, he included others close to Aguilera, alleging their intent to sabotage his business relationship with her. He also singled out Azoff for being in violation of the terms of Kurtz's contract.<ref name="Zaahlawy2">Zaahlawy, Jon (November 2 2000). Christina Aguilera slapped with counter-suit. liveDaily. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> During this time, while she was also working on her second album, she later revealed that she was betrayed by several friends, and hit rock bottom. She used her then-upcoming album as therapy, saying "this record saved me from insanity."<ref>Sky News (October 11 2002). Christina: 'My Breakdown Hell'. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
2002–2003: Stripped era
On October 29 2002, after much delay, Aguilera's second full-length English album, Stripped, was released, selling more than 330,000 copies in the first week and peaking at #2 on the Billboard 200. Unlike previous work, the album showcased Aguilera's raunchier side.<ref>Jenison, David (November 6 2002). Em's "8 Mile" Outstrips Christina. E! News. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The majority of Stripped was co-written by Aguilera (who had recently signed a global music publishing contract with BMG Music Publishing), and was influenced by many different subjects and music styles, including rhythm and blues, gospel, soul, balladry, pop rock, hip-hop and jazz.<ref>Rubin, Mike (November 28 2002). Stripped Album Review", Rolling Stone. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref>Powers, Ann (2002). What a girl wants, apparently, is to be verry, verry dirrty". Blender. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Upon initial release, the album was very well-received by critics, although Aguilera's vocals were overlooked as she began to cultivate a more sexually provocative image.<ref>D'Angelo, Joe (October 18 2002). 'Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry". MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref>Ali, Lorraine (July 31 2006). Red Hot & Blue. MSNBC. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> After the release of the album, she took part in photoshoots for magazines such as Maxim, Rolling Stone,<ref>Rolling Stone. Christina Aguilera. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> and CosmoGirl!. Many of these photographs featured her nude or semi-nude. It was during this time Aguilera referred to herself as "Xtina", even getting a tattoo of her nickname on the back of her neck and several piercings.<ref>People (January 2007). Christina: Five fun facts. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
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Initially, the raunchy image had a negative effect on Aguilera in the U.S., especially after the release of her controversial "Dirrty" music video. She denied that this change was a matter of publicity, claiming that the image better reflected her true personality than did the image she cultivated back in 1999. While the video for "Dirrty" became very popular on MTV, it disappointed on the U.S. singles chart. However, the single was a hit worldwide, reaching number one in the UK and Ireland. The album reached the top five on the U.K., U.S. and Canadian album charts, though it was initially considered a "sophomore slump." The second single, "Beautiful", became highly successful on the radio and earned her another Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Three more singles from the album ("Fighter", "Can't Hold Us Down" featuring Lil' Kim, "The Voice Within") were released in the following two years and were hits that helped the album stay on the charts for the next two years - "Infatuation" was only released as single in Spain instead of "The Voice Within". Stripped stayed on the U.S. and UK album charts well into 2004, and went on to be certified four-times platinum in the U.S. with over 13 million copies sold worldwide.<ref>Scaggs, Austin (August 10 2006). Singer of the Week". Askmen. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> It appeared at number ten on Billboard's year-end album chart. Kelly Clarkson's second single "Miss Independent" was co-written by Aguilera, having been half-finished for Stripped.
Aguilera joined Justin Timberlake that June on the final leg of his international Justified tour, held in the U.S. This portion of the tour became a co-headliner called the Justified & Stripped Tour. In August, an overhead lighting grid collapsed from the ceiling of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, causing major damage to the sound and video equipment below. Because the collapse occurred hours before the show, only a few stagehands were injured, but a few shows were cancelled or postponed. In the fourth quarter of that year, Aguilera continued to tour internationally without Timberlake, and changed the name of the tour to the Stripped World Tour. She also dyed her hair black. It was one of the top-grossing tours of that year, and sold out most of its venues. Rolling Stone readers named it the best tour of the year.<ref>World Entertainment News Network (January 16 2004). Outkast + Justin Top Rolling Stone Poll. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She became the muse and model for fashion house Versace.<ref>Susman, Gary (March 5 2003). Beautiful: Designer signs new muse and model.. EW. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She also topped Maxim's Hot 100 list, setting record sales for the issue later saying, "We had fun working with certain clothes, or the lack thereof".<ref>Keith, Bill (March 2007). Christina Aguilera. Maxim. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref>Christina is plain to see, really. The Sun Online. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
In light of the tour's success, another U.S. tour was scheduled to begin in mid 2004 with a new theme. The tour however was scrapped because of the vocal cord injuries Aguilera suffered shortly before the tour's opening date. In a tribute to Madonna's performance at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards, Aguilera performed a kiss with the singer-actress at the 2003 edition of the ceremony in August. The incident occurred during the opening performance of Madonna's songs "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" with fellow popstar Britney Spears.<ref>Duerden, Nick (December 2003). Aguilera also performed a medley of Dirrty and Fighter. The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty. Blender. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
2004–2005: Post-Stripped activities
Aguilera later decided to embrace a more mature image; this move was met with more praise than criticism, with articles using punch lines such as "From Crass to Class".<ref>Millea, Holly (July 2004). "What Christina Aguilera Wants." 'Elle Magazine.</ref> She eventually dyed her hair cherry blonde and recorded a jingle, "Hello", for a Mercedes-Benz ad, becoming the new face of Mercedes-Benz. However, the jingle was never completed, as Aguilera has already started working on new material. Shortly after, she dyed her hair blonde and cut it short, and took on a Marilyn Monroe look; many of her fans believe she is one of the main proponents (along with Dita Von Teese, Gwen Stefani, the Puppini Sisters and Ashley Judd) in bringing back the 1920s-1940s Hollywood glamour look.<ref>Hello magazine (October 20 2004). Christina turns Hollywood pin-up in latest shoot. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref>Edwards, Tanya L. (November 4 2004). Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
In the run-up to the 2004 United States presidential election, Aguilera was featured on billboards for the "Only You Can Silence Yourself" online voter registration drive run by the nonpartisan, non-profit campaign "Declare Yourself". In these political advertisements, shot by David LaChapelle, Aguilera was shown with her mouth sewn shut, to symbolize the effects of not voting. She appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss the importance of voting.
In late summer 2004 Aguilera released two singles. The first, "Car Wash", was a remake of the Rose Royce disco song recorded as a collaboration with rapper Missy Elliott for the soundtrack to the film Shark Tale. The second song was also a collaboration, but this time as a second single from one of Nelly's double-release albums, Sweat, titled "Tilt Ya Head Back". Both singles failed commercially in the U.S., but did considerably better in other parts of the world. After much delay, Aguilera's first DVD live-recording from a concert tour, Stripped Live in the UK, was released in November 2004. In late December she officially released a fragrance, Xpose, which has only been available in a few European countries.<ref>"
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Aguilera collaborated with jazz artist Herbie Hancock on a cover of Leon Russell's "A Song for You" recorded for Hancock's album Possibilities, released in August 2005. Aguilera and Hancock were later nominated for the Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Aguilera went back to her Mickey Mouse Club roots when she helped open the 50th Anniversary for Disneyland by performing "When You Wish Upon a Star", and she also collaborated with Andrea Bocelli on the song "Somos Novios" for his album Amore, released in early 2006. In late 2005, she performed at "Unite of the Stars", a charity banquet in aid of Unite Against Hunger in Johannesburg, South Africa, with stars such as Diana Ross and Westlife. She also performed at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund at the Coca-Cola Dome in November.<ref>MTV News staff (October 26 2005). For The Record: Quick News On Christina Aguilera. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
2006–2007: Back to Basics
In March 2006, Aguilera signed a contract with European cell phone operator Orange to promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phone. She was featured in a Pepsi commercial alongside Lebanese singer Elissa, as well as Korean pop singer Rain in May. The spot aired during the 2006 World Cup.
She posed nude for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot in the May 2006 issue of GQ magazine. In the issue she expressed disappointment in fellow singer Mariah Carey, saying, "She was never cool to me... to the point that one time we were at a party, and I think she got really drunk, and she had just really derogatory things to say to me." In response, Carey issued a press release saying, "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for her promotional gain."<ref>Singh, Tashi (May 18 2006). Christina Aguilera On Mariah Carey: 'She Was Never Cool To Me'. The Post Chronicle. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Aguilera then released her own statement claiming, "My intentions were not to upset Mariah with any statements that were published or taken out of context. I have all the respect in the world for her."<ref>Lehner, Marla (May 16 2006). Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey Trade Barbs. People. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
Modèle:Sample box start variation 2 Modèle:Multi-listen start Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen item Modèle:Multi-listen end Modèle:Sample box end Aguilera's third English studio album, Back to Basics, released August 15 2006, went to #1 in thirteen countries. The critically-acclaimed lead single "Ain't No Other Man" was a substantial success, reaching #2 on the United World Chart, #6 in the U.S., and the top 5 in Europe. Aguilera described the double CD as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist."<ref>Moss, Corey (June 6 2006). Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Producers on the album included DJ Premier, Kwamé, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson. One track, "F.U.S.S.", was written as a response to the animosity between Aguilera and Scott Storch during the recording of Stripped. In the interview with Maxim, she said, "That’s a way of burying my experience with him. We did great work on Stripped... When I tried to work with him again, he made uncalled-for demands. It was disappointing that someone would get affected like that."<ref>Maxim (March 2007). Christina Aguilera: Ain’t No Other Girl…. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She received writing credit for every track and was the executive producer for the album, which debuted at number one in the U.S. and the U.K. The follow-up singles did very well in different regions, "Hurt" in Europe and "Candyman" in the Pacific. She co-directed both music videos, the former with Floria Sigismondi who directed her "Fighter" video,<ref>Stevenson, Jane (February 7 2007). Aguilera on her Juno nomination: Christina on her Juno nominations. Ottawa Sun. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> and the latter, "Candyman", with director/photographer Matthew Rolston which was inspired by The Andrews Sisters.<ref>Moss, Corety (February 21 2007). Xtina X Three: Aguilera Has Multiple-Personality Disorder In Clip. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The Back To Basics album has sold 4.3 million copies around the world as of 2007.[citation needed]
In late 2006 Aguilera collaborated with Sean "Diddy" Combs on a track, titled "Tell Me", from his album "Press Play". The single reached the top 10 in the UK and peaked at #47 in the U.S.
The "Back to Basics Tour" began late 2006 in Europe<ref>PRNewswire (September 11 2006). Aguilera announces Euro tour. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> followed by a 41-date North American tour in early 2007.<ref>Vineyard, Jennifer (October 12 2006). Christina Aguilera's Heading Back On Tour For 41 North American Dates. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> After this, she toured Asia and Australia, where it was supposed to end on August 3, however she canceled her dates in Melbourne and her final two in Auckland due to an illness.<ref>Schulz, Chris (August 2 2007). Christina Aguilera cancels Auckland shows. Stuff New Zealand. Retrieved on December 11 2007.</ref> Her extravagant arena tour included cabaret, three-ring circus and juke joint sets with her 10 piece costumes designed by Roberto Cavalli.<ref>Moss, Corety (February 8 2007). XChristina's Tour Takes Fans To Circus, Cabaret Club — And Church?. MTV. Retrieved on December 11 2007.</ref> It was the most successful US tour by a female in 2007.<ref>(December 13 2007)The Police Score Top-Grossing Tour Of '07. Billboard Magazine Online. Retrieved on December 13 2007.</ref>
At the 49th Grammy Awards, Aguilera again won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man". She made a noteworthy performance at the ceremony paying tribute to James Brown with her rendition of his song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".<ref>Micallef, Ken (February 11 2007). Dixie Chicks Make Nice With Five Grammys Grammy.com. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> In January 2007, she was named the 19th richest woman in entertainment by Forbes, with a net worth of US$60 million.<ref>Goldman, Lea; Blakeley, Kiri (February 18 2007). The 20 Richest Women In Entertainment. Forbes. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
Aguilera performed Steppin' Out With My Baby with Tony Bennett on the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards. That same evening, Bennett won 2 Emmys for Tony Bennett: An American Classic, which Aguilera was a part of. In addition, the Saturday Night Live episode in which Aguilera was the musical guest won an Emmy. "Steppin' Out" is nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards, along with a Best Female Pop Vocal Performance nomination for her third single "Candyman".
2007-present Future: fourth album
Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant, announced that in 2008, Aguilera will get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.<ref> Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars for 2008
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In June 2007, Aguilera said that she was gathering inspiration for her next album, which she said would be "short and sweet" and "completely different" from Back to Basics, although she did not elaborate on what the style of the album would be.<ref> Christina Aguilera all set to begin acting career
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In an interview with Blender magazine Aguilera stated that recording a song with her once rival Eminem is on her agenda.<ref> Christina Aguilera: Adult Swim
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Film and television
Aside from being a cast member of The New Mickey Mouse Club Aguilera has done numerous television appearances and guest appearances. She made a cameo appearance performing on an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210, and hosted a Saturday Night Live episode in 2004. The episode included a Sex & The City skit where she portrayed Samantha Jones revealing to everyone she was a man the entire time.<ref>(February 24 2004). Cattrall Praises Aguilera's performance. San Francisco Gate Online. Retrieved on November 17 2007.</ref> She's mentioned in several interviews that she intends to pursue edgy acting roles similar to Angelina Jolie.<ref>Reiter, Amy (December 9 2002). Dirrty flicks. Salon.com. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She voiced a small singing part in the animated film Shark Tale playing a rastafarian jellyfish in the film's closing musical number. The film's stars included, among others, Jolie herself.<ref>MTV.com (September 24 2004).Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott. Retrieved on November 21 2007.</ref> Musically she included herself in soundtracks for several Hollywood films including Mulan, What Women Want and the musical Moulin Rouge! More recently, she is reported to play the notorious burlesque stripper Tempest Storm in a new film biopic.<ref>Entertainmentwise (May 22 2007). Christina Aguilera To Star As Tempest Storm. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
Perfume
On October 1, 2007, Aguilera released her own perfume through Procter and Gamble.<ref>Christina Aguilera's New Perfume Ad. www.hollyscoop.com. August 8, 2007. Retrieved on October 2, 2007.</ref><ref> Christina Aguilera New Perfume 'Simply Christina'
. Waleg.com
. Retrieved on 2007-10-03. </ref><ref>Perfume Website</ref> The decorative design of the packaging and bottle is inspired by 1930's Hollywood glamour. Aguilera said, "I love trying new things in my music and in fashion. To have a perfume of my own is the beginning of an exciting adventure. To me jasmine has always been synonymous with old movie star glamour. It is such a beautiful scent and has great heritage in traditional perfumery, which I love. The blackcurrant tea note for me captures the vibrancy and happiness of my honeymoon. Its fruity, mouth watering scent reminds me of sitting on our Bali veranda in the heat, looking out over the most gorgeous sunset while sipping a cool, refreshing cocktail". The perfume went on to became the 2nd Best-Selling Celebrity Perfume Launch of 2007 in Europe though she didn't promote it.
Philanthropy
Throughout her career, Aguilera has been involved with certain charities. She signed a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged killing of dogs for food.<ref>Travis, Neal (September 13 2001). "Terror Attack Blows D.A.'s Timing". New York Post, p. 67. Retrieved on April 21 2007.</ref> Her involvement in supporting the Defenders of Wildlife have also added to her donations with charities.
Aguilera is still a major contributor in her hometown of Pittsburgh contributing regularly to the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. According to her official website, she toured the center and donated $200,000 to the shelter. She also has auctioned off front row seats and back stage passes for the Pittsburgh-based charity.<ref>Post Gazette (July 15 2003). Aguilera auction to aid battered women. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She has continued her donations and visits to the shelter, and plans to open an additional one.<ref>MTV News staff (July 27 2006). Aguilera wants to open domestic-abuse shelter MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> She also supports the Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Refuge UK.<ref>Christina Aguilera Charities. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Since then she has worked with Lifetime Television's 'End violence against women' campaign. Her work there included a public service announcement which aired on the network and during her 2007 tour.<ref>Yahoo! Finance (April 3 2007). Multi-Grammy Winner Aguilera Takes Campaign on 'Back to Basics' Concert Tour. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
Aguilera contributes in the fight against AIDS, by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "What's Going On?" cover project. In 2004, Aguilera became the new face for cosmetic company M·A·C and spokesperson for M·A·C AIDS Fund. Aguilera appeared in advertisements of the M·A·C's Viva Glam V lipstick and lipgloss, and was featured on Vanity Fair in recognition of her campaign work.<ref>"Vanity Fair" Magazine. Retrieved on December 13 2007.</ref> In addition, Aguilera contributed to YouthAIDS by posing for a joint YouthAIDS and Aldo Shoes campaign for "Empowerment Tags" in Canada, the U.S. and the UK. She was featured with one of three ubiquitous slogans, "Speak No Evil?" and stated, "HIV is something that people don’t want to talk about, hear about, or face."<ref>Hear No Evil?. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref><ref>Christina Multimedia. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Singer Elton John featured Aguilera in his charity book titled "Four Inches" benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.<ref>The Book Standard (July 7 2005). Christina Aguilera's Four Inches . Retrieved on December 10 2007.</ref> Elton also hand-picked Aguilera, among others, for his "Fashion Rocks" charity concert.<ref>Cohen, Jonathan (July 6 2006). Elton Curating Fashion Rocks, Busy With New CD. Billboard. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The show, which accompanies music and fashion to benefit the fight against AIDS/HIV, is televised annually and aired in September of 2006.
In November 2005, all of her wedding gifts were submitted to various charities around the nation in support of Hurricane Katrina victims.<ref>Watson, Donna (October 21 2005). Chrissie Presents. Daily Record. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> In March 2007 Aguilera took take part in a charity album (remaking Lennon's "Mother"), proceeds benefit Amnesty International's efforts to end genocide in Darfur.<ref>USA Today (March 11 2007). Aguilera takes part in All-Star charity project.. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The album titled, "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur", has been released June 12, 2007, featuring John Lennon covers sung by several artists.<ref>Market Wire (April 30 2007). Artists Unite in Donating Tracks to "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur," to Be Released by Warner Bros. Records June 12. Retrieved on May 13 2007.</ref> Later that year she hosted a party alongside voting advocacy group Rock the Vote to raise awareness amongst young voters.<ref>Channel 4 News(November 14 2007). Aguilera back voting campaign with Rock the Vote. Retrieved on November 14 2007.</ref>
Personal life
In 2000, Aguilera was rumored to have dated MTV VJ Carson Daly.<ref>Merin, Jennifer (February 11 2000).Fleshing out the vital details. USA Today. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> The relationship was the subject of much discussion after the release of Eminem's song "The Real Slim Shady", in which Eminem satirically suggests that Aguilera had performed fellatio on both Daly and Fred Durst, the lead singer of Limp Bizkit, and had given the rapper himself a venereal disease. Aguilera called the song's innuendo "disgusting" and "untrue."<ref>Takahashi, Corey (May 5 2000). Fight Clubs. EW. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Aguilera and Eminem reportedly resolved the issue three years later backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards.<ref>Reid, Shaheem (August 30 2002). Eminem Hugs Christina. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
She dated Puerto Rican-born dancer Jorge Santos, he appeared on her tour and music videos throughout 2000. They dated for nearly two years until the relationship ended in September 2001. He remained her dancer well into 2002.<ref>US magazine. Christina Aguilera. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
In early 2002, Aguilera began dating music marketing executive Jordan Bratman. Their engagement was announced in February 2005,<ref>BBC (February 13 2005). Singer Christina Aguilera to wed. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> and they married on November 19, 2005, in the Napa Valley.<ref>"
Aguilera ties knot " , Herald Sun (Melbourne) , Nationwide News Pty Limited , November 22 2005 , p. 3 . Retrieved on 2007-04-21 . </ref> The couple celebrated their one year anniversary in Dublin, Ireland where she was on tour at the time. E! News reported that they are expecting their first child together.<ref>Christina Xpecting EOnline.com Retrieved on July 4, 2007</ref> Producer Dallas Austin alleged in a video interview with SOHO Magazine that Aguilera had sex with him and several of his friends. He also alleged details about Bratman, who Dallas referred to as his old best friend.<ref>Scott, Kevin R. (March 16 2006). SOHH Soulful: Dallas Austin Calls Out Christina Aguilera & Joss Stone, "All These Bitches Be F* &kin' For Tracks". SOHH. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Several days following the incident, Dallas issued an apology stating, "My statement about Christina Aguilera was a reaction to an incident I care not to discuss in any forum - I do owe an apology to Christina." Aguilera's rep responded with, "She's not commenting on such ridiculous statements, and we are consulting a lawyer to explore her options."<ref>Eldredge, Richard; Murray, Sonia (March 20, 2007). Dallas Austin's "apology". Access Atlanta. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref>
On September 9, 2007, Paris Hilton confirmed that the singer is currently pregnant, saying, "Congratulations to the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world." Aguilera, however, had not yet publicly confirmed her pregnancy at the time.<ref>Us Weekly: "Paris to Christina: Congrats on the Baby!"</ref> On November 4 2007, Aguilera confirmed her pregnancy in an interview with "Glamour" magazine by saying "That'll be about the time I enter into mommyhood, so... I'm hoping to have started a beautiful family with my husband!." She said about her husband's feeling on the pregnancy, "Oh, he's thrilled! He's just great."<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/05/people.christina.aguilera.ap/index.html CNN.com </ref><ref>Jenison, David (November 2002). [2] Contactmusic. Retrieved on November 4 2007.</ref> She also appeared on the January 2008 cover of "Marie Claire" magazine pregnant and nude with only a crop jacket.<ref>(November 28 2007). [3] Yahoo! News. Pregnant Aguilera poses for Marie Claire Retrieved on December 11 2007.</ref>
Vocal ability
Aguilera, a soprano, known for her strong vocals and powerful voice and ability to sing in the whistle register, has rivaled many of her other contemporaries and has been referred to as the "voice of her generation."<ref> Holder , Peter
; Jo Casamento . " Genie out of a bottle " , The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) , March 10, 2000 , p. 16 . Retrieved on 2007-04-21 . </ref><ref> Farber , Jim . " Christina glitzes up Garden " , New York Daily News , March 24 2007 , p. 16 . Retrieved on 2007-04-21 . </ref> In the MTV special All Eyes on Christina, John Norris said that Aguilera "has a four-octave vocal range."<ref>Norris, John (October 4 2006). All Eyes On Christina Aguilera. MTV. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Aguilera also topped COVE's list of the 100 Best Pop Vocalists with a score of 50<ref>Cove magazine. The 100 Outstanding Pop Vocalists. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> and came fifth in MTV's 22 Greatest Voices in Music.<ref> MTV 22 Greatest Voices". Am I Annoying. Retrieved on December 11 2007.</ref> A review in an Entertainment Weekly article mentions her "tackling that dog-whistle high note" at the 3:20 mark in the song "Soar" from her album Stripped.<ref name="Slezak">Slezak, Michael (August 15 2006). The Essential Aguilera. EW. Retrieved on May 25 2007.</ref> Additionally, Axl Rose (of Guns N' Roses fame) has described Aguilera as "one of the greatest vocalists of our time."<ref>http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=2112 Blender.com </ref>
Discography
Filmography
- 1993 – 1995: Mickey Mouse Club — Herself
- 1999: Beverly Hills 90210 — Herself
- 2000: Saturday Night Live — Musical guest
- 2003: Saturday Night Live — Musical guest
- 2004: Shark Tale — Voice
- 2004: Saturday Night Live — Host
- 2006: Saturday Night Live — Musical guest
- 2008: Shine a Light
Awards
| Year | Category | Genre | Recording | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Awards | ||||
| 2000 | Best New Artist | General | Christina Aguilera | Won |
| Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "Genie In A Bottle" | Nominated | |
| 2001 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "What A Girl Wants" | Nominated |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Latin | Mi Reflejo | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" (with Ricky Martin) | Nominated |
| Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "Lady Marmalade" (with Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink) | Won | |
| 2003 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "Dirrty" (featuring Redman) | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "Can't Hold Us Down" (featuring Lil' Kim) | Nominated |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Pop | Stripped | Nominated | |
| Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "Beautiful" | Won | |
| 2006 | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "A Song For You" (with Herbie Hancock) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "Ain't No Other Man" | Won |
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Pop | Back to Basics | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "Candyman" | TBA |
| Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Pop | "Steppin' Out" (with Tony Bennett) | TBA | |
| Latin Grammy Awards | ||||
| 2000 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Pop | "Genio Atrapado" | Nominated |
| 2001 | Record of the Year | General | "Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" | Nominated |
| Best Female Pop Vocal Album | Pop | Mi Reflejo | Won | |
References
External links
- Official US website
- Official UK website
- Official "Back to Basics" Tour Site
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