Thursday 29 August 2013

[PHOTO] @THEXTINAINSIDER SHARES AN EXCLUSIVE PIC OF @XTINA FROM SEASON 5 OF #THEVOICE


[VIDEO] CHRISTINA AGUILERA TWEETS A HOME-MADE MUSIC VIDEO FOR #LETTHEREBELOVE

Is this real life? Not only did Christina take the time to write us (#Fighters) a 2,200-word love letter, she took it upon herself to record a home video styled music video for her hit song "Let There Be Love" which she dedicated to US.

I honestly cannot not get over how amazing and  happy she looks ion the video.
All I can say is THANK YOU XTINA for giving us every little bit of yourself. Nothing can stand in the way of the bond we've (#Fighters) created with you. You will forever be out inspiration.

Keep singing your song.

Wednesday 28 August 2013

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA WRITES AN OPEN LETTER OF ENDLESS LOVE TO HER FANS


...From my heart to yours...Let There Be Love Hello everyone.
I wanted to reach out to my fans out there that continuously support me and have my back relentlessly throughout the years.
I am so grateful and fortunate for your dedication. Your time & devotion. Your kindness and understanding. Your patience and compassion. 
I continue to work, create and deliver my best to you.
I wanted to share with you a few thoughts that come to mind when I think of you all and the constant love I am blessed to receive from you over time.
I am so happy and at peace in life and I only want and wish you all to feel the same and live that way too!
Looking back, it’s amazing for me to be here now, today, feeling so proud and supported on my entire body of work displayed- both personally & professionally.
It has been a tremendous gift to have been able to share my work on such a large scale with all of you around the world, who have supported and appreciated my efforts through all I've worked tirelessly in accomplishing, for so many years now. 
You're strength encourages me to continue digging deep and searching within myself to openly offer my heart & soul to you.
As you have for me at all times and in every stage of my life and career.
Thanks for giving me a home inside your hearts and within your lives.
Its my wonderful gift back I get from you.
Its truly inspiring.
And I live to be inspired.
Thank you. 
I may get quiet at times, but when I do have something to say, I mean every word.
My thoughts are always with you and my creative process always stirring within.
I decided to share my thoughts with you at length and tell you openly how I feel.
What a fantastic journey we've been on- full of lessons and anticipating so much more new, exciting and amazing things to look forward to in the future!
Thank you for listening to my words.
Opening your hearts.
Giving back love.
Seeing beneath the surface.
Searching for the truth.
Digging deep. Within yourselves & within your minds.
Feeling and sharing with me your own stories, your own life struggles.
And how my music may have touched you along the way.
Overcoming the hurdles and staying true to yourselves and beliefs. 
You're my inspiration and a constant reminder why I continue to give my very best and open up my heart and mind so vulnerably to you and with the best of intentions.
Thank you for appreciating the body of work I'm creating over time.
Recent and new creativity has been freshly infused and inspired in me, and I can't wait to share with you all of my new personal growth and discoveries.
I'm writing a lot these days. Inspired thoughts overflowing first thing in the morning, onset at the Voice, and on into the night. 
Pen & paper always at my side. Like an old best friend- eager and ready to take it all in.
I like to be thoughtful and take my time. I can never force anything or rush something not ready. Quality has always mattered to me over quantity.
Living in peace and contentment is the greatest gift you can give to yourself.
Thank you for filling my soul with melody and song...lyrics and love...and giving me a safe place I feel comforted in being brave enough to always bare my soul and come from an honest and genuine place.
It does my heart proud to have such spirited, passionate people in my corner and for so long.
We stand the test of time.
We brave every storm and overcome.
You with me. We are one as a team.
I love my fans deeply.
And will remind you more often. ;) 
I've heard you guys go to bat for me, speak volumes and continue to defend and encourage what I do as an individual.
You're so strong and I do the same for those I truly care about & believe in.
Always remember...
Greatness and quality speaks for itself.
I never feel the need to defend my own work or myself. Or my purpose behind it.
We all serve our own purpose in our own unique way, and don't always need to explain why we are who we are, love what we love and do what we do.
Having nothing to prove to anyone.
Just having contentment and peace within ourselves. That's all that's really necessary.
And feeling good about knowing we're making the right decisions for ourselves, giving our best in all we do and can do, within the moment.
The most important judge of that, can only be yourself.
Music for me at its core, lives in a place rooted in an existence all of its own.
It’s an extension of someone’s inner raw emotion and imagination.
An honest and brave place of self-expression and connection to who they are as an individual.
It can be a form of escape, an outlet for an emotion...and a place where we can all come together and connect as one. It provides a kind of home in one way or another for us.
That's the beauty of it. 
It’s why we're drawn in and inspired by it in the first place.
It’s easy over time to get sucked into the mental "business aspect" of it all and sad that we sometimes forget the true purpose and nature of it to begin with.
Music and an artist’s truth & identity cannot be defined on a chart or a 'review' or with an award.
So don't be disappointed or think in vain if things like that don't happen.
It’s good to care, but being rewarded by material things, isn't why I remain in this business.
Money and fame have never been the sole driving force of motivation for me to achieve what I have.
It’s the love of creating, expressing & connecting with myself and others alike through music that has always spoke to my passion and drive to be in this business.
It’s a beautiful and special thing, getting to meet who you do along the way...other writers, talented vocalists and creative beings who share the same love of being inspired as artists- inspiring each other.
Simply because we can't live without it in our lives. 
To any aspiring artists out there, just remember that judgment systems where creativity is concerned, cannot truly define what's actually good or bad or better than something or someone else.
It can be fun and entertaining at times, but everyone has their own identity and reason to be heard. It’s good for people to have opinions and a stance on art. Everyone's story and intention is different.
But you can't let someone else’s interpretation of it define who you are and how you feel about it.
Or break your spirit if it’s not heard or understood at the exact moment you want it to be.
I grew up being a work horse and entering this business- earning money since I was 7, having had many successes and always priding myself on my hard work ethic.
It was always embedded in me and was all that I knew growing up.
And now that I've gained a deeper understanding of myself and what I want out of life moving forward...I've learned what's important to me is "not to be defined by my work ethic, but by the person I am and become through my work efforts". 

I know firsthand that having success alone, is not going to fill you up.
Looking back, I recall a few career highlights that are wonderful to have had the experience of, but at the end of the day, weren't my happiest stages in life.
I am enjoying life now more than ever before.
And discovering new things and ideas every day. Just enjoying myself, my life and appreciating all my hard work up to this point.
As an artist and music lover myself, I enjoy that music & song is appreciated and felt a different way by each individual who listens to and digests it.
Sure, it’s nice to hear when it is appreciated or understood.
Awards and accolades can be enjoyable "moments" in time. And I've been fortunate to have had many great ones over the course of mine thus far.
They look nice on a shelf. And is fun to celebrate with those you love on memorable nights.
But as an inspired artist, it is also ok by me and I welcome others to question my work, be disturbed by it, sometimes offended or turned off.
People have opinions. It’s life. No matter what field you may be in.
Especially in an artistic, creative subjective format- where everyone sees art with different views.
It’s great and ok to not agree on everything.
That's what makes creative work so exciting.
To be able to inspire and open up debatable conversation.
That's what being a true artist is about. 
I started that mission, creating Stripped and never looked back.
I had to be & express who I needed to be, regardless of what anyone thought or said.
And I still have stayed true to that belief and to myself.
As I hope for all of you out there as well.
Be fearless in owning who you are. No matter what.
You have to put yourself out there and take risks. Sink or swim.
You have to give things a try.
Provoke thought. Speak from your heart.
Live in the moment.
Experience and discover the growth within yourself that challenges in life gives you.
And appreciate that gift that's only given through times of struggle and hardship.
Be patient. And good to yourself.
We spend too much time critiquing ourselves and beating ourselves up.
For the things we may not have, or simply haven't happened "yet".
And sometimes aren't able to even be realized or recognized at this present time. But will.
Everything that's meant to happen, does.
Appreciate the courage it takes to give yourself and put yourself out there in the forefront.
Not everyone can do that.
It’s easier to judge others from the shadows, projecting one’s own negativity within themselves, than to live out loud in the spotlight, taking on whatever may come your way in the moment.
May that be successful or not.
At least you can say you did it, and was courageous enough to live through it!
Be fearless enough to be a conversation piece.
Come from genuine intentions.
Speak your own truth. 
Understand and appreciate your own journey- that only you yourself can, in your shoes alone.
I've never been one to shy away from anything I set out to do or feel instinctively in my life, based off of any outside public opinion.
Every great legend that I personally admire and has motivated me throughout history, has been fearless to stir noise and create some controversy along the way- but they survive the good and bad times.
They're spirit never dies. And lives on.
For future generations yet to come along and appreciate.
Music never dies. We keep it alive in us.
My voice, I appreciate as a gift that allows me to help others sometimes find theirs.
That's reward enough for me.
Makes the journey worthwhile.
And honesty to myself and who I am, all the validation I need.
Music is a blessing. Let's remember that.
It is a complicated and rare multifaceted art form.
Inspired by purest of intention and emotion.
As always, thank you for accepting me for who I am. Being human- flaws and all.
We're all made up of beautiful imperfections.
And many times much stronger than we think or allow ourselves to believe in the moment.
While commentary is only temporary.
The noise fades, while my song remains the same.
One to remember and I quote...
"We are beautiful. No matter what they say."
Sending everyone an abundance of warm light.
Feel me in your hearts, as I feel you in mine.
Together, we brightly shine.
We stand the test of time.
Always have. Always will. 
* An extra side note for the fans in facing certain obstacles life may throw your way...remember this.
The mirror in front of hatred, is always an ugly reflection of one’s inner self.
It’s a projection that stems from a place of one’s own issues with themselves.
But that's not our battle. Others have to figure that out on their own. It’s not for us to take on.
Live life in peace and enjoy what you love.
Seek the good things that make you happy.
Listen to the people and music that make you smile.
What it is that inspires you to sing, laugh and dance.
Tune out what doesn't, and the negative people along the way. They'll always be there.
That energy is a waste of time. Life is too short to allow a second of it to slip away that's not enjoyed. Surround yourself and apply your energy to the people who REALLY matter around you and to you.
Every day, we all have a greater and bigger purpose to live and good things to receive.
It’s our responsibility to ourselves...to those we care about and who care about us, to stay open and keep discovering the new adventures that await us. 
I love you all.
Christina/ X.

[PHOTO] NEW PHOTO FOR CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S NEW PERFUME, 'UNFORGETTABLE'

Wednesday 21 August 2013

[NEWS] BILLBOARD'S BILL WERDE DISCUSSES CHRISTINA'S COMEBACK CHANCES

On the ATRL fan forum, Bill Werde, editor-in-chief of Billboard Magazine, answered a fan's question regarding whether or not Christina Aguilera's chances at having a successful comeback can happen for her.
Q. Originally posted by Sean 97: What does Xtina need to do to have a proper comeback? Will she ever find success again?

A. Originally posted by BWerde: She's obviously supremely talented - arguably the most talented pure singer of the last several generations of pop stars. So there's always the possibility of a comeback. She can also really rise to a moment. Her tribute to James Brown at grammys after he died didn't make sense to me on paper but instantly became one of my personal top 50 pop moments.

I think she's struggling on two fronts. One, there's the ageism thing in pop. I definitely don't agree with it - in fact I think it's completely awful - but it seems that pop only accepts teens and young 20-somethings singing frankly about sexuality. Xtina and Janet are two examples of women on the wrong side of this bias.


I think another dynamic possibly working against her - and this is just what I hear, not what I've seen - is that she hasn't completely endeared herself to some in the business. It takes a village to be successful - promoters, producers, label execs, agents etc. If you end up with a reputation as being difficult or under-appreciative, it doesn't help you when you're in between hits. Those are the times when you most need the best folks in the biz to want to help you.


Again, I've just heard these things second hand.
She was nothing but sweet to me in person.

So what does she need to do if she wants to make a comeback? It all begins and ends with the quality and positioning of the songs. Id say party/Club songs but more upbeat/positive. I'd also like to hear a ballad or two that can stand next to Beautiful. Songs about empowerment and overcoming adversity.

Then she needs to work. Endless promo. A run of small Club dates to reconnect and build buzz. Radio promo out the butt. That sort of thing.


I think the most important question at this point - for her or for anyone in her situation - is, does she really want it?
Source: ATRL

[PHOTO] 'THE VOICE' SEASON 5 PROMO SHOT

Sunday 18 August 2013

[NEWS] BREAKING: PEREZ HILTON SLAMS LADY GAGA AND IMPLIES XTINA WAS SABOTAGED


Earlier today, the shit finally splattered all over the fan when the war between Lady GAGA and Perez Hilton escalated to new extremes. Gosh, it seems like only yesterday Perez Hilton was at war with Xtina during the Bionic era and bashing her at every chance he could.

Mother Moron Monster (Twitter's head twat) took to her twitter to tweet publicly about Perez allegedly stalking her.*



(*Lady GAGA has since deleted the above tweets, with no further explanation.)
We wonder if Lady GAGA will, in fact, ever get shot in the head? (HER words, NOT ours) Would it help boost slacking sales for "Applause?" Lady GAGA has been reeking of desperation lately due to the fact that she has inspired her little morons monsters to suck dick by soliciting sexual favors for sales. See below:


So what does ALL THIS have to do with Xtina? Quite a lot, actually. Perez spilled some scalding tea after he tweeted the following:


Please excuse us, Perez, did you just let it slip that Lady GAGA purposefully SABOTAGES other artists? If this is true, us Christina Aguilera fans have some questions for you regarding "Madam X's" blockbuster album, Bionic.

Back in 2011, Peter Buchanan (Twitter), spilled the beans that there was a crazy conspiracy cooked up behind Christina Aguilera's Bionic in efforts to make it bomb. We republished his story which spawned its own saga after he published supplemental material, which you can read below:
'The Conspiracy Behind Christina Aguilera's Bionic Bomb',
'Further Details On Bionic's Backlash Leak Out'
'Unreleased Recordings Reveal Conspiracy Against Christina Aguilera'
Playing Devil's Advocate, one could argue that Perez's recent tweet that condemns Lady GAGA for purposefully trying to sabotage other artists, in this case, Christina, is, in fact, not about her at all. However, it is strikingly strange he should happen to tweet the following:
The above screenshot is one of two pieces of evidence that he tweeted this to Xtina earlier (Perez has since deleted said tweet).
The second piece of evidence that he, in fact, tweeted his hopes for reconnecting with Christina, comes from TweetWood.com, a site that logs each and every celebrity tweet and preserves it even if it has since been removed.

Anything that is published online, even despite being permanently deleted, is never truly gone. Perez and Lady GAGA should realize it is impractical and pointless to 'trash' a tweet.

Needless to say, we want the TRUTH. Justice must be served. Us Christina fans fought fearlessly and fiercely for her against the hate campaign centered around Christina before, during, and after the Bionic era.

UPDATE:
The latest development on this story shows a new exchange between Perez and an assertive Twitter user, @flawlessjami, pressuring him to dish the details, but it seems that in due time we will have our answers.
"...All the answers, they will unfold..." - "Soar," Stripped.

UPDATE 2.0: Apparently, #GagaSabotagedBionic topped Twitter's worldwide trends earlier. I will try to locate a screenshot.

UPDATE 3.0: Our loyal contributor, "Ain'tNoOtherFan," dug up the screenshot!

[PHOTOS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND MATT RUTLER SEEK RETAIL THERAPY IN VENICE BEACH


To view more candids of Christina and Matt Rutler seeking some retail therapy out and about in Venice Beach, click the credit attribution or click HERE.

Credits: ChristinaAguileraPolska

[VIDEO] 'THE VOICE' COACHES REHEARSING FOR THEIR PERFORMANCE OF 'MORE THAN WORDS' (CLIP)

[SMART-PHONE FRIENDLY]

Tuesday 13 August 2013

[PHOTOS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MAX, AND MATT IN VENICE BEACH

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA IS AMONG THE 16 INSANELY SUCCESSFUL INTROVERTS

Christina Aguilera falls into the category ranging from 1/3 to 1/2 of the human population that is introverted in nature.

The spotlight has shone on Xtina ever since she was the tender age of 4 years old, when she would clutch her "i-ka-phone," so it is more than safe to say she is no stranger to it. The once dubbed, "little girl with the big, big voice," and at times, even bigger personality, is ironically shy behind the scenes.

Christina, herself, has identified as an introvert in the past. Not to mention, she internalizes her innermost thoughts and feelings, also, claiming her inspiration behind her recent album, Lotus, was drawn from an intimate and introspective place, the powerhouse of Pop music mentioned in several interviews leading up to its release.

Before Lotus was even thought of, in an interview with Marie Claire, from 2010, for her then up and coming album, Bionic, Gaby Wood who interviewed her wrote:
"If it weren’t for her bleach-blonde hair, I wouldn’t have recognized her, because, besides being petite, she is, it seems, shy. She tells me that she has always been 'intense and introverted' and that, as a result, she’s felt like an outsider her entire life."
Since Christina joined NBC's smash singing competition, 'The Voice,' as a celebrity coach, she has since shown us a whole new side to her that we previously had not seen before. Christina has since shared many aspects of her character including her confident, committed, competitive, compassionate, and caring spirit that has helped contribute to her insane success. 

See more insanely introverted success stories at the source.

Source Credits: HuffingtonPost