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Also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Fair_use_criteria --> | Img_capt = Christina Aguilera performing "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]" at the [[2006 MTV Video Music Awards]] on [[August 31]] [[2006]] | Landscape = yes | Background = solo_singer | Birth_name = Christina María Aguilera | Alias = Xtina<!-- please don't change this figure without providing a reliable source. thanks -->, Baby Jane, Christina Aguilera-Bratman | Born = {{birth date and age|1980|12|18}}<br>[[Staten Island]], [[New York City]], [[New York]], [[United States]] | Origin = [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[United States]] | Genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[dance pop]], [[jazz]], [[Latin pop]], [[Pop music|pop]], [[teen pop]], [[swing jazz]], [[pop rock]], | Occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[philanthropist]] | Years_active = 1992–present | Label = [[RCA Records]] | URL = [http://www.christinaaguilera.com Official site] }} '''Christina María Aguilera''' (born [[December 18]] [[1980]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[pop music|pop]] [[singer]] and [[songwriter]]. She was signed to [[RCA Records]] after recording "[[Reflection (song)|Reflection]]"<ref>Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. [http://www.brasovtravelguide.ro/en/brasov/events/golden-stag-festival/1997.php An Interview with Christina Aguilera] ''Brasov travel guide''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref><ref name="ns">[http://i1.tinypic.com/v5a7q1.jpg Official Nielsen SoundScan sales]</ref> for the film ''[[Mulan]]''. She came to prominence following her debut album ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'' (1999), which was a commercial success.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/31/1062268467251.html Stripped for all the world to hear]. ''SMH''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> A [[Latin pop]] album, ''[[Mi Reflejo]]'', and several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success, but she was displeased with the lack of input in her music and image. After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera 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 second single, "[[Beautiful (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]," was a commercial success and sustained the album's sales.<ref>Moss, Corey [[MTV]] News Online ([[November 2]], [[2008]]) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458506/20021105/story.jhtml Christina Aguilera Follows Controversial 'Dirrty' With Inspirational 'Beautiful'] MTV News Retrieved on [[July 5]], [[2008]].</ref> Aguilera's third studio album ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' (2006) included elements of [[soul music|soul]], [[jazz]], and [[blues]] music, and was released to positive critical reception. Aside from being known for her vocal ability and ever-changing image, musically, she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her childhood, and female empowerment.<ref>Glamour Online; Sandell, Laurie (November 2007). [http://www.glamour.com/news/coverprofile/articles/2006/12/christinaaguilera?currentPage=1 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 Award]]s amongst eighteen nominations. She has become one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, racking up sales of more than 37 million albums worldwide.<ref>RCA Music Group ([[February 13]] [[2008]]). [http://www.sunherald.com/447/story/368841.html Superstar Christina Aguilera Debuts at #1 on the DVD Music Video Chart With Back to Basics - Live and Down Under]. ''SunHerald.com''. Retrieved on [[February 13]] [[2008]]</ref><ref>[http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080213/nyw125.html?.v=101]". ''Yahoo! Finance''. Retrieved on [[February 13]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=INROBALL.story&STORY=/www/story/02-13-2008/0004755748&EDATE=]". ''Index Robot''. Retrieved on [[February 13]] [[2008]].</ref> ==Music career== ===Early life and career=== Aguilera was born in [[Staten Island]], [[New York]], to Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera, a Sergeant in the [[United States Army|U.S. Army]] at the time and Shelly Loraine Fidler, a teacher of [[Spanish language]]. Aguilera's father was born in [[Guayaquil]], [[Ecuador]], while her mother is of [[Irish people|Irish]]<ref name = time>{{cite web | url = http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1000774,00.html | publisher = [[Time (magazine)|Time]] | title = What A Woman Wants | format = html | accessdate = 2007-12-03}}</ref> descent (Christina's maternal grandmother emigrated from [[County Clare]].)<ref>ShowBiz Ireland ([[April 29]] [[2003]]). [http://www.showbizireland.com/news/april03/29-aguilera01.shtml 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 and Labrador|Stephenville]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador|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 [[Rochester, Pennsylvania]], a suburb outside of [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]]. According to both Aguilera and Fidler, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally [[child abuse|abusive]].<ref>Dotmusic ([[June 20]] [[2000]]). [http://uk.news.launch.yahoo.com/dyna/article.html?a=dotmusic_news/14296.html&e=l_news_dm 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). [http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=562&src=GM7070:MD 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 changed her name.<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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1535359/20060628/aguilera_christina.jhtml 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]]). [http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/betawards.html 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 (entertainer)|Madonna]].<ref>Newman, Melinda ([[July 24]] [[2006]]). [http://music.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1183640.php 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 (film)|The Sound of Music]]'' and its lead actress, [[Julie Andrews]] as an early inspiration for singing and performing.<ref>Rosen, Craig ([[September 29]] [[2000]]). [http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12058962 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 (this time, [[Wexford, Pennsylvania|Wexford]]) and took to secrecy about Aguilera's talent lest another [[backlash]] occur.<ref name=VH1Driven>[http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/60088/episode_about.jhtml 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]] [[American football|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]], [[Britney Spears]], [[Ryan Gosling]], and [[Keri Russell]], the show lasted another year until its cancellation. According to the documentary ''Driven'', Aguilera's co-stars called her "the [[Diva]]." One of her most notable performances was of Whitney Houston's "[[I Have Nothing]]."<ref name=VH1Driven/> At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, "All I Wanna Do," a hit duet with [[Japan]]ese singer Keizo Nakanishi.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:xrx8b5m4msqe~T1 Christina Aguilera Biography]. ''AllMusic''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> In 1997, she represented the [[United States]] at the [[Golden Stag|"Golden Stag" International Festival]] with a two-song set which included [[Sheryl Crow]] and [[Diana Ross]].<ref>Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. [http://www.brasovtravelguide.ro/en/brasov/events/golden-stag-festival/1997.php An Interview with Christina Aguilera] ''Brasov travel guide''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> ===1998-2001: Pop music beginnings and ''Christina Aguilera''=== In [[1998]], Aguilera sang the High "E" in full voice ([[Scientific pitch notation|E<sub>5</sub>]]) on a cover of Whitney Houston's "[[Run to You (Whitney Houston song)|Run to You]]" which she recorded with a [[tape recorder]] in her bathroom. She was then selected to record the song "[[Reflection (Christina Aguilera song)|Reflection]]" for the [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] production of ''[[Mulan]]'' (1998). 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 (Billboard chart)|Adult Contemporary Singles Chart]], and it was nominated for a [[Golden Globe Award]] for "[[Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]]" in 1998. Under the exclusive representation of Steve Kurtz, Aguilera's self-titled debut album ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'' was released on [[August 24]] [[1999]]. It reached the top of the [[Billboard 200]] and [[Canada|Canadian]] album charts, selling eight million copies in the U.S.<ref name="ns">[http://i1.tinypic.com/v5a7q1.jpg Official Nielsen SoundScan sales]</ref> and over 14 million copies worldwide.<ref>The Sun-Herald ([[September 1]] [[2003]]). [http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/31/1062268467251.html Stripped for all the world to hear]. ''SMH''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> The album is also included in the Top 100 Albums of All Time list of The [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) based on US sales.<ref>"[http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=2&table=tblTop100&action= Gold and Platinum: Top 100 Albums]." ''[[Recording Industry Association of America]].'' Retrieved on [[October 2]], [[2007]].</ref> [[Image:ChristinaAguilera2000.jpg|thumb|left|Aguilera during the promotion of her [[Christina Aguilera (album)|debut album]] in April 2000.]] Her singles "[[Genie in a Bottle]]," "[[What a Girl Wants (song)|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 (Christina Aguilera song)|I Turn to You]]" reached #3. According to the album's songwriters, 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 New Year's Special, as she performed and was [[MTV]]'s first artist of the millennium. At the [[42nd Grammy Awards|2000 Grammys]] Aguilera received a "[[Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]" nomination for "Genie in a Bottle" and despite earlier predictions, she won the award for "[[Grammy Award for Best New Artist|Best New Artist]]."<ref>Rosen, Craig ''Yahoo! Music'' ([[February 2]] [[2000]])[http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12051721 Christina Aguilera Wins Best New Artist] ''Yahoo.com'' Retrieved on ([[May 7]] [[2008]]).</ref> 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 the [[Latin pop|Latin music]] boom at the time. 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 Awards|Latin Grammy Award]] for "[[Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Female|Best Female Pop Vocal Album]]." The album went Gold in the US and sold 3 million worldwide.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/26/AR2007082601348_2.html It Always Translates Into Love]</ref> 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 3.2 million copies worldwide, and has been certified Platinum in the US.<ref>BigNoiseNow.[http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/billboardcharts1a.html]. 'Mi Reflejo' goes gold ([[January 4]] [[2002]]). Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> [[Ricky Martin]] asked Aguilera 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. In 2001, Aguilera, [[Lil' Kim]], [[Mýa]], and [[Pink (singer)|Pink]] were chosen to remake [[Labelle]]'s 1975 single "[[Lady Marmalade]]" for the film ''[[Moulin Rouge!]]'' and its [[Moulin Rouge! Music from Baz Luhrmann's Film|soundtrack]]. The single [[Missy Elliott]] produced 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]]). [http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-02-20-crimped-hair_x.htm Stars don't scrimp on the crimp]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> The video won two MTV Video Music Awards including [[MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year|Video of the Year]] in 2001, where Aguilera accepted the award saying, "I guess the big hair paid off."<ref>MTV ([[September 6]] [[2001]]). [http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/ladymarmalade.html '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.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20021212142430/http://www.christinaaguilera.com/rumormill/rumor_0060.html 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1443915/20010521/story.jhtml 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. [http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_23048.html 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]]). "[http://www.livedaily.com/news/2107.html 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 [[Commission (remuneration)|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]]). [http://www.livedaily.com/news/2107.html 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]]). [http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30500-12141160,00.html 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 (Christina Aguilera 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]]). [http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=5e786ebd-a98e-47d7-b61a-0e7e5c8cf9f7 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 [[Bertelsmann Music Group|BMG Music Publishing]]), and was influenced by many different subjects and music styles, including [[rhythm and blues]], [[gospel music|gospel]], [[soul music|soul]], [[ballad (music)|balladry]], [[pop rock]], and [[hip hop music|hip hop]]. The majority of the album was produced by [[Scott Storch]] and singer-songwriter [[Linda Perry]] who produced her more personal records. [[Rockwilder]] and singer [[Alicia Keys]] also contributed a track each.<ref>Rubin, Mike ([[November 28]] [[2002]]). [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/christinaaguilera/albums/album/301565/review/5944076/stripped Stripped Album Review]", ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>Powers, Ann (2002). [http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=20&src=GM7070:MD 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458223/20021018/aguilera_christina.jhtml 'Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry]". ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> After the release of the album, she took part in photoshoots for magazines, many of these photographs featured her nude or semi-nude. Her cover for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'',<ref>Rolling Stone. [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/christinaaguilera/photos/collection/photo/56/medium Christina Aguilera]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> featured the singer only wearing boots and a well-placed [[electric guitar]]. 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). [http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera/0,,,00.html/ Christina: Five fun facts]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> Initially, the raunchy image had a negative effect on Aguilera in the U.S., especially after the release of her controversial "[[Dirrty]]" music video.<ref>Moss, Corey [[MTV]] News Online ([[November 2]], [[2008]]) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458506/20021105/story.jhtml Christina Aguilera Follows Controversial 'Dirrty' With Inspirational 'Beautiful'] MTV News Retrieved on [[July 5]], [[2008]].</ref> 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 (Christina Aguilera song)|Beautiful]]" received critical praise, the [[classical music|classically]] influenced ballad reached number one in several countries and peaked at #2 in the US. "Beautiful" earned Aguilera the Grammy for [[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]. Three more singles ("[[Fighter (song)|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. ''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 10 million copies sold worldwide.<ref>Scaggs, Austin ([[August 10]] [[2006]]). [http://www.askmen.com/women/singer/6b_christina_aguilera.html Singer of the Week]". ''Askmen''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> It appeared at number ten on [[Billboard magazine|Billboard's]] year-end album chart. [[Kelly Clarkson]]'s second single "[[Miss Independent]]" was co-written by Aguilera, having been half-finished for ''Stripped''. [[Image:Tampa 11-21-03.jpg|right|thumb|Aguilera performing in her [[Stripped Tour]].]] Aguilera joined [[Justin Timberlake]] that June on the final leg of his international ''[[Justified (album)|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|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]]). [http://www.teenmusic.com/d.asp?r=57615 Outkast + Justin Top Rolling Stone Poll]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> She was a special guest performer with the [[Pussycat_Dolls#Dance_troupe|Pussycat Doll]]'s dance troupe and appeared on a ''[[Maxim Magazine|Maxim]]'' spread alongside them.<ref>Moss, Corey ([[November 10]]) ([[2003]]) [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480321/20031110/aguilera_christina.jhtml?headlines=true Sing Like Christina And Dance Like Carmen? The Pussycat Dolls Want You]. ''MTV'' Retrieved ([[February 28]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Her second ''Maxim'' cover that year set record sales for the issue, by the end of the year she topped the annual ''Hot 100'' list later saying, "We had fun working with certain clothes, or the lack thereof."<ref>Keith, Bill (March 2007). [http://www.maximonline.com/Christinaaguilera/girls_of_maxim/74.aspx?src=GM7070:MD Christina Aguilera]. ''Maxim''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2003191179,00.html Christina is plain to see, really]. ''The Sun Online''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> After much delay, Aguilera's first [[DVD]] live-recording from a concert tour, ''[[Stripped Live in the UK]]'', was released in November 2004. 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 (song)|Like a Virgin]]" and "[[Hollywood (Madonna song)|Hollywood]]" with fellow popstar [[Britney Spears]].<ref>Duerden, Nick (December 2003). Aguilera also performed a medley of Dirrty and Fighter. [http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=562&src=GM7070:MD The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty]. ''Blender''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> ===2004–2007: Artistic development=== 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 (Christina Aguilera song)|Hello]]," for a [[Mercedes-Benz]] ad. 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]], and [[Ashley Judd]]) in bringing back the 1920s-1940s [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] glamour look.<ref>Hello magazine ([[October 20]] [[2004]]). [http://www.hellomagazine.com/music/2004/10/20/christinaaguliera/ Christina turns Hollywood pin-up in latest shoot]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>Edwards, Tanya L. ([[November 4]] [[2004]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458472/20021101/story.jhtml Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque]. ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> In late summer 2004 Aguilera released two singles. The first, "[[Car Wash (song)|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 (album)|Sweat]]'', titled "[[Tilt Ya Head Back]]." Both singles failed commercially in the U.S., but did considerably better in other parts of the world. Aguilera collaborated with jazz artist [[Herbie Hancock]] on a cover of [[Leon Russell]]'s "[[A Song for You (Herbie Hancock song)|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 "[[Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]]." She helped open the 50th Anniversary for [[Disneyland Park (Anaheim)| Disneyland]] performing "When You Wish Upon a Star," and she also collaborated with [[Andrea Bocelli]] on the song "[[Somos Novios (It's Impossible)|Somos Novios]]" for his album ''[[Amore]]''. Aguilera's third English studio album, ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'', released [[August 15]] [[2006]], debuted at #1 in the U.S., the U.K. and eleven other countries. Aguilera described the [[Double album|double CD]] as "a throwback to the [[1920s|20s]], [[1930s|30s]], and [[1940s|40s]]-style [[jazz]], [[blues]], and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist."<ref>Moss, Corey ([[June 6]] [[2006]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533622/20060605/aguilera_christina.jhtml Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP]. ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> 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 #2 in U.K. Producers on the album included [[DJ Premier]], [[Kwamé (rapper)|Kwamé]], Linda Perry, and [[Mark Ronson]]. One track, "F.U.S.S.", was written as a response to the animosity between Aguilera and her former producer [[Scott Storch]]. In an interview 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). [http://www.maximonline.com/articles/index.aspx?a_id=7464&src=maxim_ed Christina Aguilera: Ain’t No Other Girl…]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> She received writing credit for the album and was the [[executive producer]]. The follow-up singles did very well in different regions, "[[Hurt (Christina Aguilera song)|Hurt]]" in Europe and "[[Candyman (Christina Aguilera song)|Candyman]]" in the [[Pacific ocean|Pacific]]. She co-directed both music videos, the former with [[Floria Sigismondi]] who directed her "Fighter" video,<ref>Stevenson, Jane ([[February 7]] [[2007]]). [http://www.ottawasun.com/Showbiz/Music/2007/02/07/3548905-sun.html 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1552870/20070220/id_0.jhtml Xtina X Three: Aguilera Has Multiple-Personality Disorder In Clip]. ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> ''Back to Basics'' was certified double platinum in the US<ref>Sony BMG [[July 4]], [[2008]] [http://www.sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do;jsessionid=084ADB2AC9CF3EBC426205FC7053A1F7.tomcat2?newsId=20030829004711 Christina's Album 'Back To Basics' Goes Double Platinum!] [[Sony]] BMG Music Entertainment online Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2009]].</ref> and has sold over 4 million copies worldwide as of 2007.<ref>RCA Press Release [[September 11]], [[2008]] [http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=178660 Christina Aguilera's New Album 'Back To Basics' is an Instant Hit Worldwide] PRNewswire Retrieved on [[July 6]], [[2008]].</ref> In late 2006 Aguilera collaborated with [[P. Diddy|Sean "Diddy" Combs]] on a track, titled "[[Tell Me (Diddy song)|Tell Me]]," from his album ''[[Press Play]].'' She also began the "[[Back to Basics Tour]]" in Europe<ref>PRNewswire ([[September 11]] [[2006]]). [http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=178660 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1542894/20061011/aguilera_christina.jhtml 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]]). [http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4150525a10.html Christina Aguilera cancels Auckland shows]. ''Stuff New Zealand''. Retrieved on [[December 11]] [[2007]].</ref> Her extravagant arena tour included [[cabaret]], [[circus|three-ring circus]] and [[juke joint]] sets and 10 piece costumes designed by [[Roberto Cavalli]].<ref>Moss, Corety ([[February 8]] [[2007]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1551861/20070207/aguilera_christina.jhtml?rsspartner=rssYahooNewscrawler 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]])[http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003685265 The Police Score Top-Grossing Tour Of '07]. ''Billboard Magazine Online''. Retrieved on [[December 13]] [[2007]].</ref> In early 2008, she released her concert DVD ''[[Back to Basics: Live and Down Under]]''. 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]]). [http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/News/Default.aspx?newsID=2381&newsCategoryID=1 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 [[United States dollar| US$]]60 million.<ref>Goldman, Lea; Blakeley, Kiri ([[February 18]] [[2007]]). [http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_lander.html The 20 Richest Women In Entertainment]. ''Forbes''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> Aguilera performed "[[Steppin' Out With My Baby]]" with [[Tony Bennett]] on his [[NBC]] special ''Tony Bennett: An American Classic'' and on ''Saturday Night Live'' where she was the musical guest. They performed at the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]] where both specials received Emmys. "Steppin' Out" was nominated for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the [[50th Grammy Awards|50th Annual Grammy Awards]]. ===2008-present Future: Fourth album=== Former mayor of [[Hollywood, Los Angeles, California|Hollywood]], [[Johnny Grant]], announced that in 2008, Aguilera will receive a star in the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodchamber.net/icons/walk_fame.asp|title=Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars for 2008|publisher=Hollywood Chamber of Commerce|accessdate=2007-11-27}}</ref> In [[2008]] Aguilera was featured on the soundtrack to the film ''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine a Light]]'' from a live recording of her performance with the [[Rolling Stones]]. The soundtrack [[Shine a Light (album)|of the same name]] was released on [[April 1]], [[2008]]. She was also featured on ''[[People en Español]]'''s Los 50 Más Bellos (50 Most Beautiful People) cover and issue.<ref> [[April 21]] [[2008]] [http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/en/articles/0,22490,1732190_1733710,00.html The 50 Most Beautiful 2008] People en Español Retrieved on ([[April 21]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Aguilera described her [[Christina Aguilera's forthcoming album|forthcoming album]] as "short, sweet and completely different" from ''Back to Basics''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sawf.org/Gossip/39120.aspx|title=Christina Aguilera all set to begin acting career |date=[[June 26]], [[2007]]|publisher=SAWF news|accessdate=2007-10-27}}</ref> [[DJ Premier]] shared plans to head back into the studio with Christina.<ref>Bolden, Janeè ([[March 2]]), ([[2008]]) [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/13942 SOHH Exclusive: DJ Premier Weighs In On Nas' 'N*gger' Album] ''SOHH.com'' Retrieved on ([[May 12]]), ([[2008]]).</ref> In a July 2008 interview Aguilera revealed several details about her album saying, "I can tell you that this record is all about fun. I'll be referencing [[Pop art]], [[Andy Warhol]]'s art. So it will [sound] fun and fast-paced, and visually, it will be full of color." She also added, "there's also going to be a modern element to it that comes from my love of [[Tokyo]]."<ref> Sandell, Laurie ''Glamour'' Magazine July 2008 [http://www.glamour.com/news/articles/2008/07/christina_aguilera?currentPage=2 Christina (without all the drama)] ''Glamour'' online Retrieved on ([[July 2]], [[2008]]).</ref> ==Vocal ability== Aguilera, a [[soprano]], is known for her prominent singing style, strong vocals, and powerful voice. She has also been noted for her ability to sing in the [[whistle register]]. She has rivaled many of her other contemporaries and has been referred to as the "voice of her generation" and a [[blue eyed soul]] singer.<ref>{{cite news | title=Genie out of a bottle | work=The Daily Telegraph (Sydney) | page=16 | first=Peter | last=Holder | coauthors=Jo Casamento | date=[[March 10]], [[2000]] | accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title=Christina glitzes up Garden | work=New York Daily News | page=16 | first=Jim | last=Farber | date=[[March 24]] [[2007]] | accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref> In the [[MTV]] special ''All Eyes on Christina'', [[John Norris (MTV News reporter)|John Norris]] said that Aguilera "has a [[vocal range|four-octave vocal range]]."<ref>Norris, John ([[October 4]] [[2006]]). [http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?lnk=c&name=music&id=1537989 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. [http://covemagazine.com/100vocalists.html The 100 Outstanding Pop Vocalists]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> and came fifth in MTV's 22 Greatest Voices in Music.<ref> [http://www.amiannoying.com/(S(m5gyyd455bif3w454r2eai55))/collection.aspx?collection=534 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 (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]''.<ref name="Slezak">Slezak, Michael ([[August 15]] [[2006]]). [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1227214,00.html 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 http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=2112] ''Blender.com'' </ref> Her rendition of "It's A Man's Man's Man's World" at the [[49th Grammy Awards]] ranked 3rd in the Grammy's Greatest Moments List behind [[Celine Dion]]'s performance of "[[My Heart Will Go On]]." In an interview Dion described Aguilera as "probably the best vocalist in the world."<ref>{{cite journal|quotes= no|author= Simon Gage|year= 2007|month= December|title= Queen of the World|journal= Gay Times Magazine|accessdate= 2008-02-03|url= http://polarstar.weblogimages.com/celine/gt05.jpg|quote= Next day, Celine very much likes the mention of Christina. "Oh, thank you, " she says, beaming. "That's a real compliment. I love her. She's probably the best vocalist in the world."}}</ref> ==Film and television== In 1991 Aguilera auditioned for a role on ''[[The Mickey Mouse Club|The New Mickey Mouse Club]]'', however she didn't meet the age requirements. Two years later she joined the cast performing musical numbers and sketch comedy until the show's cancellation in 1994.<ref>Goldstein, Rob ([[May 15]]) ([[2008]]) [http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048 Dreaming Of Genie] ''Yahoo! Music'' Christina Aguilera - interviews Retrieved on ([[March 2]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Since then Aguilera has done numerous [[television]] appearances, in 1999 she made a cameo appearance performing on an episode of ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''. She hosted a ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' episode in 2004, which included a [[Sex & The City]] skit where she portrayed [[Samantha Jones (Sex and the City)|Samantha Jones]] revealing to everyone she was a man the entire time.<ref>([[February 24]] [[2004]]). [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2004/02/24/ddish.DTL Cattrall Praises Aguilera's performance]. ''San Francisco Gate Online''. Retrieved on [[November 17]] [[2007]].</ref> In regards to acting in film, she's mentioned in several interviews that she intends to pursue edgy acting roles similar to [[Angelina Jolie]].<ref>Reiter, Amy ([[December 9]] [[2002]]). [http://archive.salon.com/people/col/reit/2002/12/09/npmon/index.html 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]]).[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1491393/20040924/aguilera_christina.jhtml?headlines=true Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott]. Retrieved on [[November 21]] [[2007]].</ref> In 2008 she appeared in the [[Martin Scorsese]] documentary ''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine A Light]]'' which chronicles a two day [[The Rolling Stones|Rolling Stones]] concert in New York City's [[Beacon Theatre]]. The film features Aguilera performing "[[Live With Me]]" alongside [[Mick Jagger]]. ''Shine A Light'' premiered at the [[Berlin Film Festival]] on [[February 7]]<ref>([[January 15]] [[2008]]). [http://www.berlinale.de/en/presse/pressemitteilungen/alle/Alle-Detail_4048.html#4048 World Premiere of Martin Scorsese’s Shine A Light at Berlin]. ''Berlin Film Festival Online''. Retrieved on [[January 15]] [[2008]].</ref> and was released worldwide on [[April 4]].<ref>IMDB.com ''Shine A Light'' release dates [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0893382/releaseinfo Release Info]</ref> ==Products and endorsement== In 2000 Aguilera was the face for make-up line ''Fetish'' where she worked in choosing colors and packaging for the line, she ended her contract the following year.<ref>Christina Aguilera: Inside Beauty ([[September 15]]) ([[2002]]) [http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/lifebeat/stylist2.html Christina's Personal Stylist Steve Sollitto: Inside Beauty with Christina 2] Big Noise Now Retrieved on ([[March 17]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Throughout her career Aguilera has endorsed several brands, including [[Sketchers]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Verizon Wireless]], and soft drink giants [[Coca-Cola]] in 2001, and [[Pepsi]] in 2006.<ref>MTV Online; MTV Staff Writer (October 2005). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1511468/20051013/aguilera_christina.jhtml?headlines=true Quick News: Christina shoots ad for Pepsi] Retrieved on [[January 30]] [[2007]].</ref> She became the [[muse]] and model for fashion house [[Gianni Versace S.p.A.|Versace]] appearing in a campaign for the 2003 fall line.<ref>Susman, Gary ([[March 5]] [[2003]]). [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,429223~10~0~versacesignschristinaaguilera,00.html Beautiful: Designer signs new muse and model.]. ''EW''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> In 2004 Aguilera earned £200,000[[Pound sterling|GBP]] (about $500,000[[United States dollar|USD]])<ref> [http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Christina+Aguilera-21.html Christina Aguilera Opens Harrods] Female First Retrieved on ([[March 18]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> for opening the summer sale at London's [[Harrods]] store which took in record breaking profits during the four week period.<ref>Harrods Press [http://www.harrods.com/HarrodsStore/GlobalPages/PressRelease.aspx?Id=0c0424cf-93c7-4f90-bd02-d78d00c01032 Harrods Timeline] ''Harrods Press Timeline'' Retrieved on ([[March 18]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Aguilera signed a contract with European [[cell phone]] operator [[Orange SA|Orange]] to promote the new [[Sony Ericsson]] [[Walkman]] phone during the [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006 World Cup]]. In 2008 jewelry designer Stephen Webster and close friend of Aguilera released "Shattered," a collection of [[sterling silver]] pieces available exclusively through [[Neiman Marcus]] and [[Bergdorf Goodman]]. Aguilera who inspired the collection was featured as a [[Alfred Hitchcock|Hitchcock]] heroine saying, "Working together on this campaign and collection has been an incredible experience. I am honored to be a part of it all."<ref>Conti, Samantha (February 19, 2008). Women's Wear Daily [http://www.wwd.com/accessories/article/122704 Christina Aguilera Inspires Stephen Webster Silver Line] Retrieved on [[February 19]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>Celebrities and music ([[March 10]]) ([[2008]]) [http://www.accesshollywood.com/article/8720/christina-aguilera-talks-shedding-her-baby-weight/ Christina Aguilera Talks Shedding Her Baby Weight] ''Access Hollywood'' Online Retrieved on ([[March 18]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> Aguilera released two fragances throughout [[Europe]], the first one ''Xpose'', was released in late 2004 and sold relatively well.<ref>{{cite news | title=Showbiz Gossip | work=The Evening Chronicle | page=35 | publisher=Newcastle Chronicle & Journal Ltd | date=[[January 18]] [[2007]] | accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref><ref>Hazlett, Courtney MSN.com ([[May 8]]), ([[2008]]) [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24525545/ Aguilera’s new scent] [[MSNBC]] News online Retrieved on ([[May 9]]), ([[2008]]).</ref> Through [[Procter and Gamble]] Aguilera released a second fragrance, ''Simply Christina'' in 2007.<ref>[http://www.hollyscoop.com/christina-aguilera/christina-aguileras-new-perfume-ad_12195.aspx Christina Aguilera's New Perfume Ad]. ''[http://www.hollyscoop.com/ www.hollyscoop.com].'' [[August 8]], [[2007]]. Retrieved on [[October 2]], [[2007]].</ref> In Christmas 2007, the fragrance became the number one perfume in the UK,<ref>[http://www.sonybmgmusic.co.uk/artists/christina_aguilera/8020/ Sony BMG Music UK | Artists | Christina Aguilera<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[Germany]] where it topped sales for the year.<ref>[http://www.anziehungskraft.de/index.php?idx=aguilera_duft_des_jahres Christina Aguilera - anziehungskraft.de<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The perfume won as the people’s choice for favorite celebrity fragrance at the annual UK [[The Fragrance Foundation|Fifi Awards]] 2008.<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/04/marc_jacobs_tom_ford_christina_1.html Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, and Christina Aguilera Win Top Fragrance Awards] New York Magazine. [[24 April]], [[2008]].</ref> She will release her first US fragrance, ''Inspire'', accompanied with a body care collection, expected for release on [[September 1]], [[2008]].<ref>Born, Pete WWD.com ([[May 23]]), ([[2008]]) [http://www.wwd.com/notavailable/dotcom?target=/issue/article/125180&articleId=125180&articleType=A&industryKw=issue&industryKw2=issuearticle P&G Hopes Aguilera Will 'Inspire' Its Fragrance Fortunes] Women's Wear Daily online Retrieved on ([[May 24]]), ([[2008]]).</ref><ref>Fragantica ([[May 23]], [[2008]]) [http://www.fragrantica.com/news/Christina-Aguilera-will-present-her-new-perfume-Inspire-269.html Christina Aguilera will present her new perfume Inspire] Fragantica news Retrieved ([[May 24]], [[2008]]).</ref> According to E Online the director of the ad campaign is expected to be [[David LaChapelle]]. ==Philanthropy== Throughout her career, Aguilera has been involved with certain [[Charitable organization|charities]]. She signed a letter from [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|PETA]] to the [[South Korea]]n 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> She also supports [[Defenders of Wildlife]], [http://www.MissingKids.com| Missing Kids], National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations,<ref>[http://www.christinaaguilera.com/ Christina Aguilera Charities]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> Women's Cancer Research Fund,<ref>Berliner, Alex ([[March 3]]) ([[2004]]) [http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2004-03-03-nicole_x.htm Nicole Kidman fashions fight against women’s cancers] ''USA Today Health'' Retrieved on ([[March 6]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> and Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Research Institute.<ref>Peden, Lauren David ([[October 12]]) ([[2006]]) [http://www.fashionwiredaily.com/first_word/news/article.weml?id=668 Celebrities Sign On To Help Fight Breast Cancer] ''Fashion Wire Daily'' Retrieved on ([[March 12]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> She has also worked alongside nonprofit organization [http://www.dosomething.org| Do Something] saying, "Every individual has the power to inspire young people across the country."<ref>Press Release ([[April 27]] [[2000]]). [http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-27-2000/0001202754&EDATE=] Christina Aguilera, Sears and Levi's Launch "Come On Over and Do Something". ''PRN Newswire''. Retrieved on [[February 27]] [[2008]].</ref> She was featured in the campaign for photographer, Brie Childers with the goal of helping women of all ages, races and lifestyles feel beautiful and confident about themselves and the body and skin they were born with. Proceeds from benefit several women's charities nationwide.<ref>Brie Childers Charity [http://www.briechilders.com/bcp.html Brie Childers Homepage] Brie Childers photoraphy Retrieved on ([[March 15]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> 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]]). [http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/20030715christina0715fnp6.asp 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1537268/20060727/aguilera_christina.jhtml Aguilera wants to open domestic-abuse shelter] ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> She also supports the [http://www.ncadv.org/|National Coalition Against Domestic Violence] and [http://www.refuge.org.uk/| Refuge UK].<ref>[http://www.christinaaguilera.com/ 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 [[Back to Basics Tour|2007 tour]].<ref>Yahoo! Finance ([[April 3]] [[2007]]). [http://uk.us.biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070403/nytu011.html?.v=73 Multi-Grammy Winner Aguilera Takes Campaign on 'Back to Basics' Concert Tour]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> Aguilera is a supporter of the [[LGBT]] community. She was honored at the [[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation| GLAAD]] Awards for using gay and transgender images in her music video for "Beautiful." When accepting the award Aguilera said, "My video captures the reality that gay and transgender people are beautiful, even though prejudice and discrimination against them still exists."<ref>Gelman, Jason ([[March 7]]) ([[2003]]) [http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12027755 Christina Aguilera Video Recognized By Gay & Lesbian Alliance] ''Yahoo!'' Music Retrieved on ([[March 20]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> In 2005 she appeared on a compilation album titled, ''[[Love Rocks]]'', proceeds benefit the [[Human Rights Campaign]], an organization dedicated to fighting for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people. Aguilera contributes in the fight against [[AIDS]], by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "[[What's Going On (song)|What's Going On?]]" cover project. In 2004, Aguilera became the new face for cosmetic company [[MAC (cosmetics)|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 (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' in recognition of her campaign work.<ref>[http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=macglameraqz3od7.jpg "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>[http://www.christinamultimedia.com/statistics/images/charities_youthaids.jpg Hear No Evil?]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref><ref>[http://www.christinamultimedia.com/picturearchive/index.php?catID=16&subcatID=7064 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]]). [http://www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandard/news/author/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000975592 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]]). [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002800867 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 the run-up to the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 United States presidential election]], Aguilera was featured on billboards for the "Only You Can Silence Yourself" online voter registration drive run by the [[political party|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 [[2007]] Aguilera became the spokesperson for "[[Rock the Vote]]" where she hosted a party and urged young people to vote in the [[United States presidential election, 2008|2008 presidential election]].<ref>Channel 4 News([[November 14]] [[2007]]). [http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/arts_entertainment/aguilera+backs+voting+campaign/1047562 Aguilera back voting campaign with Rock the Vote]. Retrieved on [[November 14]] [[2007]].</ref> In partnership with "Rock the Vote," she will appear in a public service announcement with her son, Max Bratman, airing in late summer.<ref>Boucher, Geoff ([[May 29]], [[2008]]) [http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/music/la-et-christina29-2008may29,0,740644.story Aguilera rocks the vote, gently, with her new son] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' online Retrieved on [[June 5]], [[2008]].</ref> 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]]). [http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16275053&method=full&siteid=66633&headline=chrissie-presents--name_page.html Chrissie Presents]. ''Daily Record''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> That year she also performed at "Unite of the Stars" concert in aid of Unite Against Hunger in [[Johannesburg]], [[South Africa]] and at the [[Nelson Mandela]] Children's Fund at the Coca-Cola Dome.<ref>MTV News staff ([[October 26]] [[2005]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1512314/20051026/aguilera_christina.jhtml For The Record: Quick News On Christina Aguilera]. ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> In March 2007 Aguilera took part in a charity album (remaking [[John Lennon|Lennon]]'s "[[Mother (John Lennon song)|Mother]]"), proceeds benefit [[Amnesty International]]'s efforts to end [[genocide]] in [[Darfur]]. The album titled, "[[Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur]]," was released [[June 12]], [[2007]], featuring [[John Lennon]] covers sung by several artists.<ref>USA Today ([[March 11]] [[2007]]). [http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/2007/03/allstar_darfur_.html Aguilera takes part in All-Star charity project.]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> ==Personal life== ===1999-2003=== In late 1999, Aguilera was rumored to have dated MTV [[Video jockey|VJ]] [[Carson Daly]].<ref>Merin, Jennifer ([[February 11]] [[2000]]).[http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/lmds924.htm Fleshing out the vital details]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved on [[2007-05-25]].</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]]). [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,85175,00.html 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]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1457267/20020830/eminem.jhtml Eminem Hugs Christina]. ''MTV''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> Aguilera appeared twice on [[Mr. Blackwell's Ten Worst Dressed Women - 2000s decade|Mr. Blackwell's Ten Worst Dressed Women]]'s list in 2000 and 2002. It was during this time Aguilera's image was ridiculed for her heavy make-up and outfits during award shows and public events. Aguilera insisted she doesn't mind the criticism and was merely making a statement.<ref>Daily Times ([[November 2]]) ([[2003]])[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_2-11-2003_pg9_11 Christina let down she’s not worst dressed] Retrieved on ([[February 29]]) ([[2008]]).</ref> While seeing one of her music videos, Aguilera's grandma was disappointed saying, "I nearly died when I saw she was wearing so little. I rang her mom and said, 'Oh my God, what is Christina doing?' I feel sad for her really -- she is so young. I totally understand why people criticize her."<ref>All Pop 2001[http://www.allpop.com/AllPop-AguileraChristina/010606_grandmother-can.html Christina's grandmother slams clothes] Retrieved [[April 9]] [[2008]]</ref> She dated [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] 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. [http://www.usmagazine.com/node/112 Christina Aguilera]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> She was reportedly linked to producer [[Dallas Austin]] who had contributed tracks to her then upcoming ''Stripped'' album but were never included, Aguilera never confirmed the relationship.<ref>SOHH Soulful ([[March 21]], [[2007]]) [http://www.sohh.com/articles/article.php/11193 Daily Hip-Hop News Update: Dallas Austin Apologizes] Retrieved on [[February 1]], [[2008]]</ref> In 2003, Aguilera was in several public feuds with other musicians including [[Pink (singer)| Pink]] who had worked with her on "Lady Marmalade," the singer mocked Aguilera on stage by using a blow-up doll during her tour.<ref>MSN Entertainment ([[April 2]] [[2004]]). [http://entertainment.msn.com/celebs/article.aspx?news=154490 Flash of Anger] Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> [[Kelly Osbourne]] also remarked that Aguilera was, "one of the most disgusting human beings in the world,"<ref>San Francisco Chronicle ([[March 17]] [[2003]]). [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/gate/archive/2003/03/17/ddish.DTL Osbourne sibs feud over Aguilera] Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> and spat on her car. Later that year at the [[MTV Europe Music Awards 2003|MTV Europe Awards]] where Aguilera was hosting, Osbourne commented on the red carpet calling her a "cow," Aguilera was later seen throwing darts at a picture of Kelly during the telecast.<ref>Wiederhorn, Jon MTV Online([[November 6]] [[2003]]). [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480240/20031106/timberlake_justin.jhtml It's Justin's Night As Christina, Kelly Osbourne Fight At MTV Europe Awards] Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> Several years later however Aguilera purchased ''The Osbourne'' house from [[Sharon Osbourne|Sharon]] and [[Ozzy Osbourne|Ozzy]] which seemed to have ended their feud.<ref>Novinite ([[November 6]] [[2003]]). [http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=82075 Christina Aguilera Buys Osbournes' Mansion] Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> ===2004-2008=== Aguilera began dating music marketing executive [[Jordan Bratman]] in 2002. Their engagement was announced in February 2005,<ref>BBC ([[February 13]] [[2005]]). [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4261641.stm Singer Christina Aguilera to wed]. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> and they married on [[November 19]], [[2005]], in a [[Napa County, California|Napa Valley]] estate.<ref>{{cite news | title=Aguilera ties knot | work=Herald Sun (Melbourne) | publisher=Nationwide News Pty Limited | page=3 | date=[[November 22]] [[2005]] | accessdate=2007-04-21}}</ref> In an interview with [[Ellen DeGeneres]], Aguilera revealed that she and Bratman enjoy being [[nude]] on Sundays, saying, "You have to keep marriage alive, spice it up."<ref>Silverman, Stephen ([[February 6]] [[2007]]). [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20011022,00.html Christina & Jordan's Sexy Secret: Naked Sundays]. ''People'' Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref><ref>''Access Hollywood'' writer ([[February 7]] [[2007]]) [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17033729/ Christina Aguilera enjoys naked Sundays]. ''MSNBC News'' Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> The story received so much attention that following the news supermodel [[Heidi Klum]] told Degeneres that she and her husband [[Seal (musician)|Seal]] would consider doing the same ritual.<ref>Staff writer ([[November 13]] [[2007]]) [http://people.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1373621.php/Heidi_Klums_Naked_Sundays Heidi Klum's Naked Sundays]. ''Monsters and critics'' Retrieved on [[February 26]] [[2008]].</ref> In May 2006 she posed nude for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot in [[GQ (magazine)|''GQ'' magazine]] where she re-created several photographs done by Monroe and spoke about her marriage to Bratman. In the issue she also expressed disappointment in fellow singer [[Mariah Carey]], saying that Carey "was never cool to me," and that "one time we were at a party, I think she got really drunk, and had really derogatory things to say to me." Carey then released a statement saying, "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for promotional gain." Aguilera responded saying, "My intentions were not to upset Mariah with any statements published or taken out of context. I have all the respect in the world for her."<ref>Lehner, Marla ([[May 16]] [[2006]]). [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1194797,00.html?cid=redirect-articles/ Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey Trade Barbs]. ''People''. Retrieved on [[May 25]] [[2007]].</ref> On [[September 9]], [[2007]], [[Paris Hilton]] claimed that the singer was [[pregnant]]. Aguilera, however, had not yet publicly confirmed her pregnancy at the time.<ref>''[[Us Weekly]]'': [http://www.usmagazine.com/paris_to_christina_congrats_on_the_baby "Paris to Christina: Congrats on the Baby!"]</ref> Aguilera later confirmed this on [[November 4]] in an interview with ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' magazine.<ref> Associated Press ([[November 5]] [[2007]]) [http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/05/people.christina.aguilera.ap/index.html Christina Aguilera: I'm pregnant] ''CNN.com'' Retrieved on [[April 30]] [[2008]].</ref> On [[January 12]], [[2008]] Aguilera gave birth to her son, Max Liron Bratman, at [[Cedars-Sinai Medical Center]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>People Magazine Online [[January 13]] [[2008]] [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20169552,00.html] Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman Have a Boy ''People.com'' Rerieved [[January 13]] [[2008]]</ref> His name translates to "Our Greatest Song" in [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]].<ref>Christina Aguilera explains her son's name [[January 14]] [[2008]] [http://www.parentdish.com/tag/MaxLiron/] Parent Dish Retrieved [[January 14]] [[2008]]</ref> Aguilera was reportedly paid $1.5 million [[United States dollar|USD]] by ''People'' magazine for her baby pictures, which according to ''Forbes'' places fifth on the list of the most expensive celebrity baby photos.<ref>Rose, Lacey ([[April 10]] [[2008]]) [http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/10/hollywood-celebrity-magazines-biz-media-cx_lr_0410babypix_slide_6.html?thisSpeed=30000 In Pictures: The Most Expensive Celebrity Baby Photos] ''Forbes.com'' Retrieved on ([[April 28]], [[2008]]).</ref> ==Discography== {{main|Christina Aguilera discography}} {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ;'''Studio albums''' *1999: ''[[Christina Aguilera (album)|Christina Aguilera]]'' *2002: ''[[Stripped (Christina Aguilera album)|Stripped]]'' *2006: ''[[Back to Basics (Christina Aguilera album)|Back to Basics]]'' *2008/2009: ''[[Christina Aguilera's forthcoming album|TBA]]''<br> {{col-2}} ;'''Other albums''' *2000: ''[[Mi Reflejo]]'' <small>([[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[album]])</small> *2000: ''[[My Kind of Christmas]]'' <small>([[Christmas album]])</small> {{col-end}} {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} ;'''DVDs''' * 1999: ''[[Genie Gets Her Wish]]'' * 2001: ''[[My Reflection]]'' * 2004: ''[[Stripped Live in the UK]]'' * 2008: ''[[Back To Basics: Live And Down Under]]''<br> {{col-2}} ;'''Tours''' * 2000: ''[[Sears & Levis US Tour]]'' * 2001: ''[[Christina Aguilera Latin American Tour 2001|The Latin America Tour]]'' * 2003: ''[[Justified and Stripped Tour]]'' * 2003: ''[[Stripped World Tour]]'' * 2006 - 2007: ''[[Back to Basics Tour]]'' {{col-end}} ==Filmography== * 1993 – 1995: ''[[Mickey Mouse Club]]'' &mdash; Herself * 1999: ''[[Beverly Hills 90210]]'' &mdash; Herself * 2000: ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' &mdash; Musical guest * 2003: ''Saturday Night Live'' &mdash; Musical guest * 2004: ''[[Shark Tale]]'' &mdash; Voice * 2004: ''Saturday Night Live'' &mdash; Host * 2006: ''Saturday Night Live'' &mdash; Musical guest * 2008: ''[[Shine a Light (film)|Shine a Light]]'' ==Awards== {{further|[[List of Christina Aguilera awards]]}} {| class=wikitable |- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" !Year !Category !Genre !Recording !Result |- bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | colspan=5 align=center | '''Grammy Awards''' |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2000 |[[Best New Artist]] |General |''Christina Aguilera'' |Won |- |- align=center |[[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]] |Pop |"Genie In A Bottle" |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2001 |Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |Pop |"What A Girl Wants" |Nominated |- |- align=center |[[Best Pop Vocal Album]] |Latin |''Mi Reflejo'' |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2002 |[[Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals]] |Pop |"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" (with [[Ricky Martin]]) |Nominated |- |- align=center |Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals |Pop |"Lady Marmalade" (with [[Lil' Kim]], [[Mýa]] and [[Pink (singer)|Pink]]) |Won |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=1|2003 |Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals |Pop |"Dirrty" (featuring [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]) |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=3|2004 |Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals |Pop |"Can't Hold Us Down" (featuring [[Lil' Kim]]) |Nominated |- |- align=center |[[Best Pop Vocal Album]] |Pop |''Stripped'' |Nominated |- |- align=center |[[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]] |Pop |"Beautiful" |Won |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=1|2006 |Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals |Pop |"A Song For You" (with [[Herbie Hancock]]) |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2007 |Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |Pop |"Ain't No Other Man" |Won |- |- align=center |[[Best Pop Vocal Album]] |Pop |''Back to Basics'' |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2008 |Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |Pop |"Candyman" |Nominated |- |- align=center |Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals |Pop |"Steppin' Out" (with [[Tony Bennett]]) |Nominated |- bgcolor="#DDDDDD" | colspan=5 align=center | '''Latin Grammy Awards''' |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=1|2000 |Best Female Pop Vocal Performance |Pop |"Genio Atrapado" |Nominated |- |- align=center |align="left" rowspan=2|2001 |[[Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year|Record of the Year]] |General |"Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" |Nominated |- |- align=center |[[Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album, Female|Best Female Pop Vocal Album]] |Pop |''Mi Reflejo'' |Won |- |} ==References== {{reflist|2}} ==External links== <!-- Official websites only See [[WP:EL]] --> {{commons}} {{wikiquote}} * [http://www.christinaaguilera.com/ Official US website] * [http://www.christinamusic.co.uk/ Official UK website] <!--==============================({{NoMoreLinks}})==============================--> <!-- DO NOT ADD MORE LINKS TO THIS ARTICLE. 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