[NEWS] CLAUDE KELLY TWEETS 'JUST A FOOL' DEMO

here's a lil taste of the "Just A Fool" demo... soundcloud.com/claudekelly/ju… <--Xtina & Blake turned this into pure gold, no?
— ClaudeKelly (@ClaudeKelly) January 26, 2013

[TWEET] @THEREALXTINA: 'PHOTOSHOOT FOR NEW FRANGRANCE TODAY...'

Photoshoot for new fragrance today. Excited for u to see… XoXtina twitter.com/TheRealXtina/s…
— Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) January 26, 2013

[PHOTO] SNEAK PEEK: CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S NEW FRAGRANCE SHOOT

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO DONNA SUMMER AT ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

Continuing his recent trend, Dave Grohl will be living in the limelight at the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The on-a-break Foo Fighters frontman and Sound City director is among the initial group of presenters and performers announced Wednesday for the April 18 ceremony at Staples Center in Los Angeles

Grohl and his longtime Foo-mate Taylor Hawkins will induct Rush as part of the Class of ’13. Also taking the mike that night will be Don Henley, a 1998 Rock Hall inductee as part of the mega-selling Eagles, who will deliver the induction speech for L.A.’s own Randy Newman.

And two pairs of artists will pull double duty at the event, performing in place of and inducting late honorees. Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson will present Donna Summer and also deliver some of the disco era’s most iconic songs, and John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will induct Freddie King, playing the blues guitar legend’s timeless classics.

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Source: Hollywood Reporter

[PHOTO] CHRISTINA AGUILERA POSING FOR A PICTURE WITH A FAN

[NEWS] 'LOTUS' CERTIFIED GOLD IN CANADA

I have some good news guys! Christina Aguilera's new album "Lotus" has been certified GOLD in Canada as of January 10th, 2013.

... RISE LOTUS RISE...

[AUDIO] 'DIRRTY' (DJ PROTECTOR REMIX)

I had downloaded this remix of Dirrty ages ago and had forgotten about it. I tried looking for a video or audio file online to share with you guys but I wasn't able to find one. So, I did the next best thing and uploaded it to my own Soundcloud account.

I really hope you guys enjoy this orgasmic remix of "Dirrty" as much as I am.

Let me know what you think. Enjoy.

[PHOTOS] PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS BACKSTAGE PORTRAITS: CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Posing with her "People's Voice" Award:

[TWEET] @THEREALXTINA: 'THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE @PEOPLESCHOICE AWARD & HONOR...'

Thank you so much for the @peopleschoice award & honor to perform #BlankPage last night. Love you all! XoXtina youtu.be/XwMvTC_ILSM
— Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) January 10, 2013

[NEWS] CHRISTINA LOOKED GREAT AT THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

We had to do a double take when Christina Aguilera started her performance of "Blank Page" at the 2013 People's Choice Awards.

Why?

You might want to sit down for this one: She was wearing pants!

The 32-year-old singer and former judge on 'The Voice' looked almost conservative in her slim black pants and cream-colored blazer. It's a nice departure from her typical tight and two-sizes-too-small dresses.

Then again, the song required a bit more serious gear than the platinum blond is known for.

"The song is about making mistakes and realizing you can't go back but you can start over with a blank slate," a source told US Weekly of the new song.

"Christina expresses herself through her songs and this one is very emotional," the source added. "This year is a new beginning for her and she's excited."

She even got a little choked up on stage.

"Thank you for giving me this form of expression and letting me use my voice," she told the crowd while accepting her "People's Voice" award. "It means so much to me. When I sing I believe it truly is the only time I can truly be myself."

"I find a home in music and I hope others can find a home in music as well."

But, back to the pants. Christina, just so you know: Pants? Good. No pants? Bad.

Source: She Knows

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA GIVES CANDLELIT PERFORMANCE OF 'BLANK PAGE' AT 2013 PCA'S

Surrounded by white candles, wearing a white blazer and black leggings and sporting unwashed, white blond hair, Christina Aguilera took the stage to perform the ballad ‘Blank Page’ at the 2013 People’s Choice Awards tonight (Jan. 9.)

It was a simple and unfettered performance, one that allowed Xtina’s powerhouse voice to command the attention of every person in the auditorium.

Even though her voice was a tiny bit strained, she still sounded better than most on their best day.

Power ballads like this are Xtina’s forte, and she reminded us why we loved her so much in the first place. While her “comeback” album ‘Lotus’ may have flopped, if this song finds its audience, the album could get a second life.

After performing the song, she was handed the People’s Voice Award, and in her acceptance speech, she admitted that was the first time that she sang that song without crying. She also confessed that singing is the only time she feels like she is truly herself, and that she finds a home in music. It was a touching speech, and an entertaining performance.

Curiously enough, she gushed about ‘The Voice’ producer Mark Burnett in such a way that made us think that it was a calculated attempt to make sure she gets her chair back on the show and doesn’t lose it to Shakira. Xtina is on hiatus for Season 4, with the Latin dynamo filling in for her.

Source: Pop Crush

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA GETS EMOTIONAL SINGING 'BLANK PAGE' AT THE PCA'SS

Christina Aguilera got choked up during the rehearsals for this year's People's Choice Awards, but like the true fighter that she is, soldiered on through her live performance on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

The former Voice coach toned down her usually eclectic wardrobe, opting for a simple white blazer and black slacks for her debut performance of the new song "Blank Page" onstage surrounded by candles.

But Aguilera, 32, wasn’t quite so calm just one day before, sources tell Us Weekly.

"She was very emotional," one insider told Us. "The song is about making mistakes and realizing you can't go back but you can start over with a blank slate."

"Christina expresses herself through her songs and this one is very emotional," the source continued. "This year is a new beginning for her and she's excited."

Another source reported that Aguilera was "sobbing" during rehearsals and even had the audience in tears while rehearsing her emotional song.

Following her performance Wednesday evening, Josh Duhamel hopped onstage to present Aguilera with the "People's Voice" award. The blonde star admitted to crying "four times" during Tuesday's rehearsals.

"Thank you for giving me this form of expression and letting me use my voice," the "Your Body" singer said in her acceptance speech. "It means so much to me. When I sing I believe it truly is the only time I can truly be myself."

"I find a home in music and I hope others can find a home in music as well."

Source: Us Weekly

[PHOTOS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA POSING FOR A PICTURE WITH HER "PEOPLE'S VOICE" AWARD

[VIDEO] 'BLANK PAGE' LIVE AT THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA WILL BE PERFORMING "BLANK PAGE" AT THE "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS"

[TWEET] @AUSTINVILLEGAS: 'GREAT TALK WITH CHRISTINA AGUILERA...'

Great talk with Christina Aguilera, she's so sweet and beautiful...such wise words from her :) thanks @therealxtina!!!
— Austin Villegas (@AustinVillegas) January 8, 2013

Pretty stoked and excited to be attending the People's Choice Awards tomorrow night..its gonna be an amazing show!! Yipeee!! xx
— Austin Villegas (@AustinVillegas) January 8, 2013

[NEWS] SPOTIFY'S TOP 10 MOST VIRAL TRACKS: #8 - 'JUST A FOOL'

The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, Dec. 31, to Sunday, Jan. 6, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.

UNITED STATES

1. Death Cab for Cutie, "The New Year" (Barsuk Records)
2. The Neighbourhood, "Sweater Weather" (the (r)evolve group)
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz, "Thrift Shop" (Macklemore)
4. MIKA, "Popular Song" (Casablanca Music, LLC)
5. Tamar Braxton, "Love and War" (Streamline Records)
6. CHVRCHES, "The Mother We Share" (Create Control)
7. Various Artists, "I Dreamed a Dream" (Cameron Mackintosh Ltd)
8. Christina Aguilera, "Just a Fool" (RCA Records)
9. Alicia Keys, "Brand New Me" (RCA Records)
10. In This Moment, "Blood" (Century Media Records)

Source: ABC News

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S RIDER REVEALS MODEST DEMANDS

Long-standing rumours about Christina Aguilera's diva behaviour have been silenced as her backstage tour rider reveals the singer's modest demands while on tour.

The Beautiful hitmaker has long faced speculation about her behind-the-scene antics, and British boyband The Wanted recently fuelled the gossip by suggesting Aguilera was "rude" and "scary" when they met her during a taping of her Tv talent show The Voice.

Aguilera's backstage rider has been obtained by Thesmokinggun.com and proves the singer has simple tastes while on the road.

The star asks for Nesquik chocolate milk, Oreo cookies and club sandwiches, as well as healthy fruit, vegetable and deli meat platters for her dressing room. She also requests tea and coffee, chewable vitamins and gum.

Aguilera's only tricky demand is a request for venue bosses to limit the amount of disposable cups and cutlery used there in a bid to keep the show environmentally-friendly.

Source: ContactMusic

[NEWS] ROCK BAND WEEKLY: FOSTER THE PEOPLE, FOO FIGHTERS, MAROON 5 FT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Two of last year's endlessly replayed tracks on American Top 40 radio come to the Rock Band music store next week. The ubiquitous "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People and "Moves Like Jagger" from Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera are ready to hit the Rock Band circuit for 2013. All tracks were available on Rock Band Blitz.

Available: January 8 on Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 (January 9 in Europe on PS3)

Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks" (160 MSP / 200 WP / $1.99)*
Foo Fighters - "These Days" (160 MSP / 200 WP / $1.99)
Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera - "Moves Like Jagger" (160 MSP / 200 WP / $1.99)*

Source: Joystiq

[VIDEO] 'BLANK PAGE' (PIANO COVER) BY: RAUL QUINTANILLA

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[NEWS] IRVING AZOFF RESIGNS FROM 'LIVE NATION' BUT WILL STILL MANAGE CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Photo Credit: Zimbio

So, it looks like the almighty, powerful and influential man in music has resigned from Live Nation:

Irving Azoff, the longtime manager of the Eagles band, is resigning as chairman of concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and selling off 1.7 million shares to Liberty Media Corp. 

Azoff, 65, will continue to manage the acts that he brought to the company, including the Eagles and Christina Aguilera. Live Nation said in a statement it did not expect Azoff's departure or the restructuring to have a material impact on its operating results. (Source)

I wonder if this will hurt or help Christina Aguilera in 2013.

Update: Billboard has tallied up all sales and downloads for 'Lotus' and 'Bionic'

Aguilera is mainly TV draw these days. She reportedly is making $10 million this season on "The Voice." Aguilera's latest album, "Lotus," was released on November 13 and has sold 182,000 units and 687,000 tracks, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Her previous release, the 2010 album "Bionic," has sold 314,000 units and 1.15 million tracks to date. Aguilera has been an infrequent touring artist in recent years. Her "Back to Basics" tour in 2006-2007 grossed $48.2 million, according to Billboard Boxscore. Her 2010 "Bionic" tour was cut short in part due to poor ticket sales. (Source)

[TWEET] @THEREALXTINA: 'HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY #FIGHTERS! RISE UP 2013...'

Happy New Year to all my #FIGHTERS! Rise Up 2013...
— Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) January 3, 2013

[TWEET] @AUBREYODAY: 'I'M GOING SO HARD ON OLD SCHOOL XTINA RIGHT NOW...'

I'm going so hard on old school Xtina right now.. this new generation that only knows her now has no idea what her talent has given 2 music!
— Aubrey O'Day (@AubreyODay) January 2, 2013

[AUDIO] 'YOU LOST ME / BLANK PAGE' - CHRISTINA AGUILERA (FEAT. SIA)

It looks like the mastermind behind some of Christina's best remixes, Lucas (Twitter), has done it again, but in the form of a mash-up featuring Sia's vocals in "You Lost Me" and "Blank Page".

Check out the amazing job he did below.


[SMART-PHONE FRIENDLY]Let us know what you think about the audio in the comments section below. 

@karlosacenteno oh wow I wonder where this came from!? It's just a guide vocal for the harmonies in the pre chorus!
— sia furler (@siamusic) January 3, 2013

[NEWS] WIN CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE AND A LUCKY 'VOICE' PARTY BOX

Going out in January is overrated. Instead, invite the girls round for a night of karaoke fun! To celebrate world-renowned superstar Christina Aguilera reaching a new milestone – having the most awarded celebrity fragrance collection – we’ve got two bottles of Christina’s Signature fragrance (one for you and a friend) and a Lucky Voice Party Box to give away. Two runners-up will also each win a bottle of Signature.

Source: HeatWorld

[VIDEO] NEW YEARS EVE 2013 WITH CARSON DALY - THE VOICE

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[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA ATTENDS JAY-Z'S NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW

Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend Matthew Rutler attend the Jay-Z and Coldplay New Year’s Eve 2013 Concert on Monday (December 31) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Source: Just Jared

[NEWS] GILBERT SALDIVAR HINTS AT A POSSIBLE #LOTUS TOUR IN A RECENT TWEET

@aintnootherfan1 @therealxtina nice surprise in 2013!
— Gilbert Saldivar (@gilbertsaldivar) December 31, 2012