| The Christina Aguilera site requires Flash 8 to be viewed properly.Singing is enthusiastically encouraged.Don't be a human billboard.We want to see the best dance routine you can come up with.This article is about the singer.For other uses, see Christina Aguilera (disambiguation).Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer, songwriter and record producer.She came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a critical and commercial success.She has sold 30 million albums worldwide.Early life and career
1.Pop music beginnings and Christina Aguilera
1.Film and television
3 Perfume
4 Philanthropy
5 Personal life
6 Vocal ability
7 Discography
7.Early life and career
Aguilera was born in Staten Island, New York, to Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera, a Sergeant in the U.Christina's maternal grandmother emigrated from County Clare).Her father, Fausto, was stationed at Earnest Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada and Japan.According to both Aguilera and Fidler, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally abusive.Nina Simone, and Madonna.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."Eventually, the family relocated to another suburb in the Pittsburgh area and took to secrecy about Aguilera's talent lest another backlash occur.TV's Wake Up with Larry Richert to perform the same song.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.Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Rhona Bennett (who later became a member of En Vogue), Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and Keri Russell.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.Pop music beginnings and Christina Aguilera
In 1998, she sang the High "E" in full voice (E5) 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 (1998).Recording "Reflection" led to Aguilera earning a contract with RCA Records the same week.The third single from her debut album Christina Aguilera.The last single from her debut album Christina Aguilera.Problems playing the files?Christina Aguilera was released on August 24, 1999.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.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.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.She also won the World Music Award as the best selling Latin artist that year.Problems playing the files?In 2001, Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink were chosen to remake Patti LaBelle's 1975 single "Lady Marmalade" for the film Moulin Rouge!Aguilera's appearance in the music video was compared to that of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.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.Warlock and the album's producers to block the release.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.Although Aguilera's debut album was very well received, she was dissatisfied with the music and image her management had created for her.She mentioned plans of her next album to have much more depth, both musically and lyrically.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.Kurtz countersued later that month for breach of contract, claiming that the singer violated the same agreement she had sued to void.He also singled out Azoff for being in violation of the terms of Kurtz's contract.Unlike previous work, the album showcased Aguilera's raunchier side.Aguilera's vocals were overlooked as she began to cultivate a more sexually provocative image.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.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.Aguilera performing in her Stripped Tour.Aguilera joined Justin Timberlake that June on the final leg of his international Justified tour, held in the U.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.She also dyed her hair black.Rolling Stone readers named it the best tour of the year.She became the muse and model for fashion house Versace.The tour however was scrapped because of the vocal cord injuries Aguilera suffered shortly before the tour's opening date.The incident occurred during the opening performance of Madonna's songs "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" with fellow popstar Britney Spears.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".However, the jingle was never completed, as Aguilera has already started working on new material.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.Sweat, titled "Tilt Ya Head Back".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.Back to Basics
In March 2006, Aguilera signed a contract with European cell phone operator Orange to promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phone.The spot aired during the 2006 World Cup.In the issue she expressed disappointment in fellow singer Mariah Carey, saying, "She was never cool 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."The second single from her album Back to Basics.Problems playing the files?Aguilera and Scott Storch during the recording of Stripped.It was disappointing that someone would get affected like that."Matthew Rolston which was inspired by The Andrews Sisters.The Back To Basics album has sold 4.Aguilera's opening performance on her Back to Basics Tour.North American tour in early 2007.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".Aguilera performed Steppin' Out With My Baby with Tony Bennett on the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards.Future: fourth album
Mayor of Hollywood, Johnny Grant, announced that in 2008, Aguilera will get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.She will appear in the upcoming Martin Scorsese documentary Shine A Light from a Rolling Stones concert performance where she performed with Mick Jagger.Film and television
Aside from being a cast member of The New Mickey Mouse Club Aguilera has done numerous television appearances and guest appearances.The City skit where she portrayed Samantha Jones revealing to everyone she was a man the entire time.She's mentioned in several interviews that she intends to pursue edgy acting roles similar to Angelina Jolie.She voiced a small singing part in the animated film Shark Tale playing a rastafarian jellyfish in the film's closing musical number.More recently, she is reported to play the notorious burlesque stripper Tempest Storm in a new film biopic.The decorative design of the packaging and bottle is inspired by 1930's Hollywood glamour.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".Her involvement in supporting the Defenders of Wildlife have also added to her donations with charities.Aguilera contributes in the fight against AIDS, by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "What's Going On?"She was featured with one of three ubiquitous slogans, "Speak No Evil?"Singer Elton John featured Aguilera in his charity book titled "Four Inches" benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.HIV, is televised annually and aired in September of 2006.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.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.Later that year she hosted a party alongside voting advocacy group Rock the Vote to raise awareness amongst young voters.Personal life
In 2000, Aguilera was rumored to have dated MTV VJ Carson Daly.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."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.In early 2002, Aguilera began dating music marketing executive Jordan Bratman.News reported that they are expecting their first child together.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.She said about her husband's feeling on the pregnancy, "Oh, he's thrilled!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."MTV's 22 Greatest Voices in Music."Soar" from her album Stripped.An Interview with Christina Aguilera Brasov travel guide.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Stripped for all the world to hear.Christina's back, better than ever.Dixon, Arica (September 14, 2006)Going Back to Basics".Duerden, Nick (December 2003).The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty".Retrieved on May 25, 2007.What A Woman Wants (html).Christina Aguilera Gets Irish on Tour....Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera relives her violent past.Duerden, Nick (December 2003).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.She's Bonded With 'Bad Girl' Idol Etta James".Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Al Gomes (June 19, 2001).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Rosen, Craig (September 29, 2000).Christina Aguilera 'Climbs Every Mountain'.Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized parties and in talent competitions, which she usually won.VH1 Driven's Christina Aguilera episode summary.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.An Interview with Christina Aguilera Brasov travel guide.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on October 2, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera Sues to stop release of early recordings."Disputed Aguilera album to be released".Aguilera would like to change her image.Retrieved on May 25, 2007."Christina Aguilera sues former manager".Retrieved on October 5, 2007.Zaahlawy, Jon (November 2, 2000).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Rubin, Mike (November 28, 2002).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.What a girl wants, apparently, is to be verry, verry dirrty".Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Ali, Lorraine (July 31, 2006).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Beautiful: Designer signs new muse and model..Christina is plain to see, really.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Aguilera also performed a medley of Dirrty and Fighter.Retrieved on May 25, 2007."What Christina Aguilera Wants."Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque.MTV News staff (October 26, 2005).For The Record: Quick News On Christina Aguilera.Singh, Tashi (May 18, 2006).Christina Aguilera On Mariah Carey: 'She Was Never Cool To Me'.Lehner, Marla (May 16, 2006).Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey Trade Barbs.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Stevenson, Jane (February 7, 2007).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Personality Disorder In Clip.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.PRNewswire (September 11, 2006).Aguilera announces Euro tour.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera's Heading Back On Tour For 41 North American Dates.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera cancels Auckland shows.Micallef, Ken (February 11, 2007).Blakeley, Kiri (February 18, 2007).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars for 2008.Christina Aguilera all set to begin acting career.Christina Aguilera: Adult Swim.Scorsese's Rolling Stones Flick Gathers Moss.Retrieved on November 17, 2007.Reiter, Amy (December 9, 2002).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott.Christina Aguilera To Star As Tempest Storm.Christina Aguilera's New Perfume Ad.Retrieved on October 2, 2007.Christina Aguilera New Perfume 'Simply Christina'.Travis, Neal (September 13, 2001).Post Gazette (July 15, 2003).Aguilera auction to aid battered women.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.MTV News staff (July 27, 2006).Grammy Winner Aguilera Takes Campaign on 'Back to Basics' Concert Tour.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Retrieved on December 13, 2007.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Christina Aguilera's Four Inches .Retrieved on December 10, 2007.Elton Curating Fashion Rocks, Busy With New CD.Watson, Donna (October 21, 2005).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Market Wire (April 30, 2007).Retrieved on May 13, 2007.Aguilera back voting campaign with Rock the Vote.Retrieved on November 14, 2007.Fleshing out the vital details.Retrieved on May 25 2007.Takahashi, Corey (May 5, 2000).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Reid, Shaheem (August 30, 2002).Retrieved on May 25, 2007.BBC (February 13, 2005).Singer Christina Aguilera to wed.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.Murray, Sonia (March 20, 2007).Retrieved on May 25, 2007."Christina glitzes up Garden", New York Daily News, March 24, 2007, p.Norris, John (October 4, 2006).All Eyes On Christina Aguilera.Retrieved on May 25, 2007.MTV 22 Greatest Voices".Retrieved on December 11, 2007.Slezak, Michael (August 15, 2006).Official US website
Official UK website
Official "Back to Basics" Tour Site
Christina Aguilera at Discogs
Christina Aguilera at the Internet Movie Database
Christina Aguilera at People.This page was last modified 07:19, 28 December 2007.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.See Copyrights for details.It also featured the song she recorded a year earlier for the Mulan soundtrack, "Reflection".Her debut album helped her receive three Grammy nominations, two for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("Genie in a Bottle") in 2000 which she lost to Sarah McLachlan's "I Will Remember You", and "What a Girl Wants" in 2001 which she lost to Macy Gray's "I Try") and also for Best New Artist in 2000, which she won by beating out the likes of Britney Spears, Macy Gray, Kid Rock, and Susan Tedeschi.Album information
"Obvious", the final track on the album, was one of the original demo tracks that was sent to Ron Fair before Aguilera was signed with her record label, RCA."It girl" as she opened the new millennium with Carson Daly on MTV's New Years Eve Bash.In the spring of 2000, "I Turn to You", a ballad penned by Diane Warren, was released with the hope that it would appeal to a more mature audience.During this time, Aguilera kept her name in the headlines thanks to her feud with Eminem.In one of Eminem's songs titled "The Real Slim Shady", he raps about how Aguilera had sexual flings with Fred Durst and Carson Daly.Aguilera was offended by his words and publicly told all media outlets that none of the stuff Eminem was saying were true.Aguilera quickly put the Eminem rivalry behind her and began to toy with her image.Tour, Aguilera began wearing much more revealing outfits and began putting different colors into her hair.The new image showed how Aguilera had grown up over the year.The new look also coincided with the release of the album's fourth single, "Come on over Baby (All I Want Is You)", which became her third U.The single was more risky, as Aguilera began to sing more sexual lyrics.The album has sold 384,414 copies in the U.In 2000, a new version of the original album was released with the radio edits of "What a Girl Wants" and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)".Those versions replaced the original album versions of the songs.Recording Industry Association of America Recording Industry Association of America.International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas, A.New Zealand Certification (RIANZ).All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Dirty Dancing 2 (Australia) (Singapore: English title) Totally Gay!Producer:Christina Aguilera: Stripped Live in the UK (2004) (V) (executive producer) Christina Aguilera: My Reflection (2000) (TV) (executive producer) Actress:2000s1990sShark 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the Bottle (2000) (V) ....HerselfParty in the Park 2000 (2000) (TV) ....Herself (Performer)MTV Video Music Awards 2000 (2000) (TV) ....Herself (unknown episodes)VH1: Men Strike Back (2000) (TV) ....Herself (Performer)Christina Aguilera: Genie Gets Her Wish (2000) (V) ....Let's Eat Cake (1999) TV episode ....The All New Mickey Mouse Club (USA: new title) ...Episode dated 15 March 1990 (1990) TV episode (uncredited) ....You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update.Terms and Privacy Policy under which this service is provided to you.Click your browser's Refresh button to try reconnecting."Christina Aguilera on MSN Music";s.Biography:One of the most accomplished performers of the last decade, Christina Aguilera has sold well over 25 million albums worldwide and cultivated a fan base that crosses generational, racial and gender lines.What do you think about Christina Aguilera?Merry 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