Thursday, June 29, 2006
Christina Aguilera - Exposed !
Christina Aguilera - Heading Back to Basics
In March 2006 Aguilera signed a contract with European cellphone operator Orange to represent the company and promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phones across Europe. In that month's issue of Rolling Stone magazine Aguilera revealed her plans on getting pregnant within the next months: "I've always wanted to be a young mother." She was featured in a Pepsi commercial alongside Arab singer Elissa in May.
Aguilera also posed nude for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot for the May 2006 issue of GQ magazine, in which she was interviewed. 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." Carey responded in a press release, "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for her promotional gain." Aguilera then stated, "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."
Aguilera's third English studio album, Back to Basics, to be released in August 2006, is preceded by the single "Ain't No Other Man". She described the double-CD album as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist." Producers on the album include DJ Premier, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson. With the new re-invention came another persona: Aguilera introduced "Baby Jane" in her "Ain't No Other Man" music video. Unlike her previous Stripped alias, "Xtina", Baby Jane derives from the Bette Davis film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? On Total Request Live Aguilera said her dancers gave her the name.
Aguilera is current talks to sing the lead song on Outkast's new film project, Idlewild. The song which would also appear on Christina's Double LP, has been described as sassy, modern, and bold. DJ premiere who also co-produced Ain't No Other Man lended his production skills once again. Aguilera, with no prior film roles, will lend her music and herself as she will cameo in the film. Early buzz on the film is expected to be a critical acclaim, the song is being considered for a Golden Globe and Academy Award contender.
At MTV Movie Awards, where Aguilera performed her new single, the singer revealed that Back to Basics would in fact include two distinct discs.
"The first half of the album is kind of a throwback with elements of jazz, blues and soul music combined with a modern-day twist, like hard-hitting beats," the singer explained.
And for the second disc, "We creatively went into our own zone and our own world together," Aguilera said of her work with Perry. "There are no cover songs, so we made more of a '20s, '30s vibe with an authentic and organic twist. There are no samples — it's all live music. One of the songs sounds like you entered a 1920s burlesque club, another song sounds like it was actually recorded in the 1920s, using a vintage microphone, so it's exciting stuff."
The double-album is due August 15, nearly four years after Aguilera's last LP, Stripped.
"I definitely take my time, so I do come with a lot more to say about what's going on in my life so it's meaningful to me and to my fans," Aguilera explained of the gap. "I always try to come back with something new and try to evolve as an artist and as a visionary. I can't wait to see the reaction."
Seeing that reaction is exactly the reason Aguilera wanted to debut her new single, "Ain't No Other Man," at the MTV Movie Awards (see "MTV Movie Awards: Will Ferrell Freaks Out; Jessica Simpson Dusts Off Daisy Dukes"). "The last time I performed at a Movie Awards show was for 'Lady Marmalade,' and that was so much fun," she said.
As for the new song, "I wanted to make it light and easy for people to dance to and sing along to, so the whole song is based on feel-good elements of soul and blues and jazz," she said. "Lyrically, I just got married, so it's about someone in particular, but it's all about feeling good and not taking anything too seriously."
Christina Aguilera - Charity work
Throughout her career, Christina Aguilera has been involved with certain charities. Aguilera was the first celebrity to sign a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged "abuse of dogs and cats killed for food". Her involvement in supporting the Defenders of Wildlife have also added to her donations with charities. Aguilera is still a major contribution 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 . She also supports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence , and Refuge UK.
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 spokeperson for M·A·C AIDS Fund. Aguilera appeared in advertisements of the M·A·C's Viva Glam V lipstick and lipgloss. According to published reports, in the month of November 2005, all of her wedding gifts were submitted to various charities around the nation in support of Hurricane Katrina Victims.
Christina Aguilera - Vocal ability
The New York Times has described Aguilera's vocal range as "striking". Because of her ability to produce pitches above E6 (whistle register), while showcasing great power, control, and a very high range in her voice, her voice has been compared to that of, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. In 2003 she placed at number five (third for a female) on MTV's countdown of the "22 Greatest Voices in Music". Additionally, Cove Magazine, an online-only e-magazine on pop music, placed her at number one in their countdown of the 100 Greatest Pop Vocalists, giving her a mark of 50/50 for her vocal capabilities. ¶ 6:50 AM
Christina Aguilera - Heading Back to Basics
In March 2006 Aguilera signed a contract with European cellphone operator Orange to represent the company and promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phones across Europe. In that month's issue of Rolling Stone magazine Aguilera revealed her plans on getting pregnant within the next months: "I've always wanted to be a young mother." She was featured in a Pepsi commercial alongside Arab singer Elissa in May.
Aguilera also posed nude for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot for the May 2006 issue of GQ magazine, in which she was interviewed. 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." Carey responded in a press release, "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for her promotional gain." Aguilera then stated, "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."
Aguilera's third English studio album, Back to Basics, to be released in August 2006, is preceded by the single "Ain't No Other Man". She described the double-CD album as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist." Producers on the album include DJ Premier, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson. With the new re-invention came another persona: Aguilera introduced "Baby Jane" in her "Ain't No Other Man" music video. Unlike her previous Stripped alias, "Xtina", Baby Jane derives from the Bette Davis film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? On Total Request Live Aguilera said her dancers gave her the name.Aguilera is current talks to sing the lead song on Outkast's new film project, Idlewild. The song which would also appear on Christina's Double LP, has been described as sassy, modern, and bold. DJ premiere who also co-produced Ain't No Other Man lended his production skills once again. Aguilera, with no prior film roles, will lend her music and herself as she will cameo in the film. Early buzz on the film is expected to be a critical acclaim, the song is being considered for a Golden Globe and Academy Award contender.
At MTV Movie Awards, where Aguilera performed her new single, the singer revealed that Back to Basics would in fact include two distinct discs."The first half of the album is kind of a throwback with elements of jazz, blues and soul music combined with a modern-day twist, like hard-hitting beats," the singer explained.
And for the second disc, "We creatively went into our own zone and our own world together," Aguilera said of her work with Perry. "There are no cover songs, so we made more of a '20s, '30s vibe with an authentic and organic twist. There are no samples — it's all live music. One of the songs sounds like you entered a 1920s burlesque club, another song sounds like it was actually recorded in the 1920s, using a vintage microphone, so it's exciting stuff."
The double-album is due August 15, nearly four years after Aguilera's last LP, Stripped.
"I definitely take my time, so I do come with a lot more to say about what's going on in my life so it's meaningful to me and to my fans," Aguilera explained of the gap. "I always try to come back with something new and try to evolve as an artist and as a visionary. I can't wait to see the reaction."
Seeing that reaction is exactly the reason Aguilera wanted to debut her new single, "Ain't No Other Man," at the MTV Movie Awards (see "MTV Movie Awards: Will Ferrell Freaks Out; Jessica Simpson Dusts Off Daisy Dukes"). "The last time I performed at a Movie Awards show was for 'Lady Marmalade,' and that was so much fun," she said.
As for the new song, "I wanted to make it light and easy for people to dance to and sing along to, so the whole song is based on feel-good elements of soul and blues and jazz," she said. "Lyrically, I just got married, so it's about someone in particular, but it's all about feeling good and not taking anything too seriously."
Christina Aguilera - Charity workThroughout her career, Christina Aguilera has been involved with certain charities. Aguilera was the first celebrity to sign a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged "abuse of dogs and cats killed for food". Her involvement in supporting the Defenders of Wildlife have also added to her donations with charities. Aguilera is still a major contribution 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 . She also supports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence , and Refuge UK.
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 spokeperson for M·A·C AIDS Fund. Aguilera appeared in advertisements of the M·A·C's Viva Glam V lipstick and lipgloss. According to published reports, in the month of November 2005, all of her wedding gifts were submitted to various charities around the nation in support of Hurricane Katrina Victims.
Christina Aguilera - Vocal abilityThe New York Times has described Aguilera's vocal range as "striking". Because of her ability to produce pitches above E6 (whistle register), while showcasing great power, control, and a very high range in her voice, her voice has been compared to that of, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. In 2003 she placed at number five (third for a female) on MTV's countdown of the "22 Greatest Voices in Music". Additionally, Cove Magazine, an online-only e-magazine on pop music, placed her at number one in their countdown of the 100 Greatest Pop Vocalists, giving her a mark of 50/50 for her vocal capabilities. ¶ 6:50 AM
