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| birth_name = Christina María Aguilera | | birth_name = Christina María Aguilera | ||
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'''Christina María Aguilera''' (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer |
'''Christina María Aguilera''' (born December 18, 1980)<ref name="BiographyChannel">{{cite web|url=http://www.biography.com/people/christina-aguilera-9542394|title=Christina Aguilera Biography|publisher=]. ]|accessdate=February 6, 2014}}</ref> is an American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist. Born in ], ] and raised in ] and ], she appeared on television series '']'' and '']'' as a child. Aguilera rose to prominence with her ] in 1999, which spawned three US number-one singles: "]", "]" and "]". Her follow-up records, '']'' and '']'' (2000), experienced moderate success worldwide. During the promotion of these albums, Aguilera's image was marketed as a ] singer. | ||
Displeased with her lack of input in her image and music, Aguilera assumed creative control for her fourth studio album, '']'' (2002), which draws influences from many music genres including ], ], ], ] and ]. Aguilera's fifth studio album, '']'' (2006), incorporates elements of 1920s–1940s ], ], and ]. In 2010, Aguilera released her sixth studio album, '']'', which features elements from ] genres, and starred alongside ] in the film '']''. Her seventh studio album, '']'' (2012), saw her return to the pop sound of her debut album. Since 2011, Aguilera has served as a coach on U.S. television series '']'', having appeared on four of its six seasons. Besides her work in the entertainment industry, Aguilera was involved in charitable activities through human rights, world issues, and her work as a UN ambassador for the ]. | Displeased with her lack of input in her image and music, Aguilera assumed creative control for her fourth studio album, '']'' (2002), which draws influences from many music genres including ], ], ], ] and ]. Aguilera's fifth studio album, '']'' (2006), incorporates elements of 1920s–1940s ], ], and ]. In 2010, Aguilera released her sixth studio album, '']'', which features elements from ] genres, and starred alongside ] in the film '']''. Her seventh studio album, '']'' (2012), saw her return to the pop sound of her debut album. Since 2011, Aguilera has served as a coach on U.S. television series '']'', having appeared on four of its six seasons. Besides her work in the entertainment industry, Aguilera was involved in charitable activities through human rights, world issues, and her work as a UN ambassador for the ]. | ||
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==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
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===1980–98: Early life and career beginnings=== | ||
Christina María Aguilera was born in ], ] on December 18, 1980 to ] soldier Fausto Xavier Aguilera and violinist and pianist Shelly Loraine (] Fidler).<ref |
Christina María Aguilera was born in ], ] on December 18, 1980 to ] soldier Fausto Xavier Aguilera and violinist and pianist Shelly Loraine (] Fidler).<ref name="BiographyChannel"/><ref name="PeopleBiography">{{cite web|title=Christina Aguilera – Biography|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography|work=]|publisher=Time Inc|accessdate=March 31, 2013}}</ref> Her father is an ],<ref name="Early life">{{cite news|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20129327,00.html|title=Uncorking the Genie|date=September 27, 1999 |first=Sophfronia|last= Scott Gregory|work=People|publisher=Time Inc|accessdate=March 31, 2013}}</ref> while her American mother has German, English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and French ancestries.<ref name="time">{{cite news|first=Elaine |last=Rivera|title=What A Woman Wants|work=Time|publisher=Time Inc|date=August 15, 2001|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1000774,00.html|accessdate=March 31, 2013}}</ref> Throughout her father's service in the Army, her family moved to various locations, including New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Japan.<ref name="WashingtonPost">{{cite news|first=Richard|last= Harrington|title=Christina Aguilera's Fast Track|work=]|publisher=The Washington Post Company|date=February 13, 2000|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-02/13/003r-021300-idx.html|accessdate=February 6, 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6NBFEkA2w|archivedate=February 6, 2014}}</ref> Her parents divorced when Aguilera was six years old.<ref name="Early life"/> According to Aguilera and her mother, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally ], while she used music as an escape from the abuses.<ref name="dailymailabuse">{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1215346/Christina-Aguilera-talks-childhood-hell-hands-violent-father.html |title=Christina Aguilera talks about childhood hell at the hands of her violent father |accessdate=February 6, 2014 |last=Thompson |first=Paul |date=September 23, 2009|work=]|publisher=]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6NBFXSlfm|archivedate=February 6, 2014}}</ref> Even though her father has made several attempts to reconnect with her, Aguilera ruled out any chance of a reunion.<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite news |title=Christina Aguilera Biography |publisher=] |url=http://movies.yahoo.com/person/christina-aguilera/biography.html |accessdate=February 17, 2011}}</ref> Her father even denied allegations, saying that "I never abused them in any way and they know that".<ref name="dailymailabuse"/> Aguilera, her mother and her younger sister Rachel then lived at her grandmother's home in ], ], a town outside of ].<ref name="Early life"/> Her mother later remarried and changed her name.<ref name="Helligar">{{cite journal|last=Helligar|first=Jeremy|last2=Majewski|first2=Lori|date=February 3, 2003|title=Christina's World|journal=]|publisher=Wenner Media}}</ref> | ||
As a child, Aguilera aspired to be a singer. She was known locally as "the little girl with the big voice",<ref name="Yahoo" /> singing in local talent shows and competitions. At the age of 8, Aguilera won her first talent show performing ]'s "]".<ref name="WashingtonPost"/> On March 15, 1990, she appeared on '']'' singing "]", but lost the competition at number 2. Soon after losing on ''Star Search'', she returned home and appeared on Pittsburgh's ]'s ''Wake Up With ]'' to perform the same song. Throughout her youth in Pittsburgh, Aguilera sang "]" before ] hockey, ] football and ] baseball games, including during the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/penguins/s_623827.html#axzz2iBMUrf9N|title=Anthem singer fires up Mellon crowd|date=May 6, 2009|first=John|last=Grupp|newspaper=Pittsburgh Tribune-Review|accessdate=February 5, 2010}}</ref> She attended ] and ] near Wexford.<ref name="Yahoo"/> Her talent was kept a secret to avoid bullying from other children. Following her television appearances Aguilera experienced resentment and bullying including an incident in which her peers slashed the tires on her family's car.<ref>USMagazine.com Retrieved on December 9, 2010.</ref> She attended ] briefly until she was home schooled following several incidents.<ref name="Yahoo"/> Aguilera recalls, "doing what I did and maybe being a little smaller, I was definitely picked on and bullied for the attention that I got. It was definitely unwanted attention and there was a lot of unfairness about it."<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|url=http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/11/christina-aguilera?page=0%2C0|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119234602/http://www.afterellen.com/people/2010/11/christina-aguilera?page=0%2C0|title="Beautiful," Bullied and "Burlesque" – our interview with Christina Aguilera|publisher=After Ellen|date=November 17, 2010|archivedate=January 19, 2012|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> | |||
In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for a role on '']''; however, she did not meet the age requirements. Two years later, she joined the cast, performing musical numbers and ], until the show's cancellation in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldstein|first=Rob|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|title=Dreaming Of Genie|publisher=Yahoo! Music|date=May 15, 1999|accessdate=December 4, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070401032341/http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|archivedate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> Her co-stars included ], ], ] and ] where they nicknamed her "the ]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera|title=Christina Aguilera Biography|publisher=] |accessdate=December 8, 2010}}</ref> for her performance style and voice. At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, "All I Wanna Do", a hit duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/christina-aguilera-mn0000780258|title=Christina Aguilera Biography|publisher=]. ]|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> In 1997, she represented the United States at the international ] with a two-song set.<ref>{{cite web|last=Dinca|first=Alma Boghitoiu|url=http://www.brasovtravelguide.ro/en/brasov/events/golden-stag-festival/1997.php|title=An Interview with Christina Aguilera|publisher=Brasov travel guide|accessdate=May 25, 2007}}</ref> Aguilera entered talent contests on "teen night" at the Pegasus Lounge, a gay and lesbian nightclub in Pittsburgh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pegasus Lounge to close for good |newspaper=] |date=October 30, 2009 |url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/breaking/s_650758.html |accessdate=January 17, 2009}}</ref> In 1998, Aguilera sent in a demo of her cover of Whitney Houston's "]" to Disney, who were looking for a singer to record the song "]" for their ] film '']'' (1998).<ref>{{cite web|last=Willman|first=Chris|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,84715,00.html|title=Club Kid|work=]|publisher=]|date=October 11, 2010|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> The demo caught the attention of producer and label executive ], who would later mentor her throughout her career and led to Aguilera earning a contract with ] the same week.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Smith|first=Andy|title=One talented teen|work=]|publisher=The Providence Journal Co.|date=August 15, 1998}}</ref> "Reflection" peaked within the top twenty on the ] and was nominated for a ] for ].<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=christina aguilera|chart=all}}|title=Reflection by Christina Aguilera – Song Chart History|date=September 19, 1998|accessdate=October 2, 2011|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Dominguez|2003|p=45}}</ref> | |||
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In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for a position on '']'', although she did not meet its age requirements. She joined the television series two years later, where she performed musical numbers and ] until its cancellation in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070401032341/http://music.yahoo.com/read/interview/12043048|title=Dreaming of Genie|last=Goldstein|first=Rob|publisher=Yahoo! Music|date=May 15, 1999|archivedate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> Her co-stars included ], ], ], and ].<ref name="AguileraBiographyPeople">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera|title=Christina Aguilera Biography|work=People|accessdate=December 8, 2010}}</ref> When she was fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, the duet "All I Wanna Do" with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.<ref>{{harvnb|Louise Golden|2014|page=14}}</ref> She later sent her ] of "]" by ] to ], in hopes of being selected to record the theme song "]" for their animated feature film '']'' (1998).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,84715,00.html|title=Club Kid|last=Willman|first=Chris|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=October 11, 2010|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> After being given the opportunity to record the track,<ref name="Dominguez44">{{harvnb|Dominguez|2003|page=44}}</ref> "Reflection" peaked at number 15 on the U.S. '']'' ],<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and was nominated for a ] for ].<ref>{{harvnb|Dominguez|2003|p=45}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ===1999–2001: ''Christina Aguilera'', ''Mi Reflejo'', and new management=== | ||
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Aguilera's ] was released on August 24, 1999. It was met with a favorable critical response, with ] of ] opining that the album "remains firmly within the teen-oriented dance-pop genre, but done right" and was "lightweight in the best possible sense – breezy, fun, engaging, and enjoyable on each repeated listen."<ref>{{cite web|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/christina-aguilera-mw0000244313|title=Christina Aguilera – Christina Aguilera|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the US ] and ]; it went on to ship eight million copies in the United States<ref name="people"/> and over seventeen million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dutchdailynews.com/christina-aguilera-the-voice/ | title=Christina Aguilera Musician Coach of ‘The Voice’ |publisher=| date=March 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/singers/christina-aguilera-net-worth/ | title=Christina Aguilera Net Worth |publisher=| year=2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/7682705/Christina-Aguileras-eye-on-the-prize.html|title=Christina Aguilera's 'eye on the prize'|last=McLean|first=Craig|work=]|publisher=Telegraph Media Group|date=May 7, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012}}</ref> The album is included in the Top 100 Albums of All Time list of The ] (RIAA) based on US sales.<ref> Page 2, Retrieved December 5, 2012"</ref> Aguilera's debut single, "]", was an international success, reaching number one of the US ] and several countries worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.number-ones.co.uk/Christina-Aguilera-number-ones/Genie-In-The-Bottle.html|title=UK Singles Chart – Number One|publisher=Number Ones UK|year=1999|accessdate= December 7, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spanishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Christina+Aguilera&titel=Genie+in+a+Bottle&cat=s|title=Christina Aguilera – Genie in a Bottle|publisher=SpanishCharts.com|year=1999|accessdate= December 7, 2012}}</ref> It became the top-selling debut single of 1999, selling over 1.4 million units in the United States.<ref name="DebutSingle">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/849310|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008124331/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/849310|title=Best Selling Records of 1999 Singles – (More Than 500,000)|work=''Billboard''.Biz|publisher=''Billboard''|date=December 31, 1999|archivedate=October 8, 2012|accessdate=December 8, 2007}}</ref> Follow-up singles "]" and "]" also topped the Hot 100 during 1999 and 2000, while "]" reached number three. Consequentially, Aguilera became one of few artists to have multiple number one successes from a debut album in '']'' history.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1049612/fergie-scores-third-solo-no-1-on-hot-100|title=Fergie Scores Third Solo No. 1 On Hot 100|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 16, 2010}}</ref> Additionally, "What a Girl Wants" was the first number-one hit of the millennium.<ref>{{cite web| last=Gelman|first=Jason|title='What A Girl Wants' Wins BMI Award|publisher=Daily ''Yahoo!'' News|date= May 15, 2001|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/bmiaward.html| accessdate=October 12, 2012}}</ref> Aguilera appeared at 1999's ] and performed during the ] halftime show alongside ]. In an effort to display the range of her voice, Aguilera performed piano-accompanied sets on television shows and private concerts.<ref name="ChicagoTribune">{{cite news|author=Christophe John Farley|title=Christina Aguilera – Building 21st Century Star|work=Chicago Tribune|date=March 7, 2000|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-03-07/features/0003070036_1_lilith-fair-electric-artists-rca|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> At the ], Aguilera won the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Rosen|first=Craig|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12051721|title=Christina Aguilera Wins Best New Artist|publisher=Yahoo! Music|date=February 24, 2000|accessdate=December 4, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528131603/http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12051721|archivedate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> | |||
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On September 12, 2000, Aguilera released her second album and first Spanish-language album, '']'', containing five Spanish versions of songs from her previous album and new Spanish material. According to producer ], with whom Aguilera recorded the album in Miami, Aguilera was only semi-fluent while recording, but understood the language, having grown up with her Ecuadorian father.<ref>{{cite web | author=Teri vanHorn| title=Christina Aguilera Delves Into Latin Roots On Spanish LP| publisher=MTV News| date= August 16, 2000|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1424794/20000816/aguilera_christina.jhtml | accessdate=August 1, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | last=Colleti|first=Roger | title=Christina Aguilera To Record With Her Idol | |||
Aguilera signed a recording contract with ] after recording "Reflection";<ref>{{cite journal|last=Smith|first=Andy|title=One talented teen|work=The Providence Journal|date=August 15, 1998}}</ref> the label quickly began coordinating her ], which was released on August 24, 1999.<ref name="Dominguez44"/> The album peaked at number one on the U.S. ] and ];<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> it has been certified octuple-platinum by the ] (RIAA) for selling eight million copies in the United States,<ref name="RIAA"/> and has moved seventeen million copies worldwide.<ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/7682705/Christina-Aguileras-eye-on-the-prize.html|title=Christina Aguilera's 'eye on the prize'|last=McLean|first=Craig|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=May 7, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2012|location=London}}</ref> The lead single "]" topped ]s in 21 nations, including the U.S. ].<ref name="GeniePeak21">{{cite journal|title=Portrait of an Artist: Christina Aguilera|work=Billboard|date=January 20, 2000|volume=112|issue=5|pages=6–7}}</ref> It became the top-selling debut single of 1999 in the United States, selling over 1.4 million units.<ref name="DebutSingle">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/849310|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008124331/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/archivesearch/article_display/849310|title=Best Selling Records of 1999 Singles – (More Than 500,000)|work=Billboard|date=December 31, 1999|archivedate=October 8, 2012}}</ref> Follow-up singles "]" and "]" respectively topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 1999 and 2000, while single "]", a cover of ] song, reached number three on the chart.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> This made Aguilera one of few female artists to have multiple number-one singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1049612/fergie-scores-third-solo-no-1-on-hot-100|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QrIEaVRH|title=Fergie Scores Third Solo No. 1 On Hot 100|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|work=Billboard|date=August 30, 2007|archivedate=July 6, 2014}}</ref> During the ] halftime show in January 2000, Aguilera and ] performed "Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/super-bowl-halftime-shows-ranked-from-worst-to-best-20140128/22-phil-collins-christina-aguilera-enrique-iglesias-toni-braxton-and-tina-turner-2000-0286817|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QrJhCYVT|title=Super Bowl Halftime Shows Ranked: From Worst to Best|first=Rob|last=Sheffield|work=Rolling Stone|archivedate=July 6, 2014}}</ref> Looking to publicize her vocal range, Aguilera later performed piano-accompanied sets on television shows and private concerts.<ref name="ChicagoTribune">{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-03-07/features/0003070036_1_lilith-fair-electric-artists-rca|title=Christina Aguilera – Building 21st Century Star|last=Farley|first=Christopher John|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=March 7, 2000|accessdate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> At the ] that February, Aguilera won the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12051721|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528131603/http://music.yahoo.com/read/story/12051721|title=Christina Aguilera Wins Best New Artist|last=Rosen|first=Craig|publisher=Yahoo! Music|date=February 24, 2000|archivedate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| publisher=MTV News| date= April 18, 2000|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1424808/20000418/aguilera_christina.jhtml | accessdate=August 1, 2008}}</ref> The album peaked at number twenty-seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the ] charts for a record nineteen weeks, making her the highest female debut of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=christina aguilera|chart=all}}|title=Mi reflejo – Christina Aguilera|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref><ref name="MiReflejo">{{cite web|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/latincdbillboard.html|work=Big Noise Now|title=Mi Reflejo sales|date=November 2000|accessdate=December 5, 2012}}</ref> Additionally, it made Aguilera the only artist in history to have back-to-back number one debuts with an English language album followed by a Spanish language album.<ref name="MiReflejo"/> The album sold over 3 million copies worldwide,<ref name="BillboardMag">{{cite news|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=JhYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA26&lpg=PA26|title=Christina Aguilera Gets Inspired by 30s and 40s Idols for her Upcoming Album|last=Newman|first=Melinda|work=]|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=June 29, 2006|accessdate=September 19, 2012}}</ref><ref name="3Million">{{cite web|publisher=Big Noise Now|date=January 4, 2002|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/billboardcharts1a.html|title=BMG releases Christina's sales figures|accessdate=May 19, 2013}}</ref> and was certified 6× Platinum (Latin field) in the United States selling over 480,000 copies.<ref name="AskBillboard">{{cite web | author=Gary Trust| title=Ask Billboard | publisher=''Billboard''| date=September 24, 2012|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474965/ask-billboard-whos-the-hot-100s-king-elvis-presley-vs-lil-wayne | accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |publisher=RIAA|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Mi+Reflejo%22 |title=RIAA Mi Reflejo certification| accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref> Aguilera won the ] and ''Billboard'' award as the best selling Latin artist that year.<ref name="XtinaAwards">{{cite web|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/awards.html|title=Christina Aguilera awards|work=Big Noise Now|year=2000|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> In 2001, it won Aguilera a ] for ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Saraceno|first=Christina|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/christina-wins-latin-grammy-20011030|title=Christina Wins Latin Grammy|work=]|publisher=]|date=October 30, 2001|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> She also released a Christmas album, '']'', on October 24, 2000, and performed its only single, "]", at the ] that year.<ref name="people">{{cite web | last=Wang|first=Julia| title=Christina Aguilera timeline|work=People| year=2003|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera/biography/0,,20004434_10,00.html | accessdate=February 16, 2011}}</ref> The song made Aguilera one of three artists to take the song into the top twenty on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Christmas Song">{{cite web|last=Grein|first=Paul|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-oct-30-2011-songs-eleven-rihanna-002531232.html|title=Week Ending Oct. 30, 2011. Songs: Eleven For Rihanna|publisher=Yahoo! Music|date=October 30, 2011|accessdate=November 6, 2011}}</ref> The album was certified platinum in the United States<ref>RIAA Certifications for Christina Aguilera Retrieved on December 4, 2012</ref> and sold over 3 million copies worldwide.<ref name="3Million"/> Her first concert tour, ], began in the summer of 2000 in the United States and ended in early 2001, when she toured South America and Asia.<ref>{{cite web|title=Christina Aguilera Kicks Off Her First Headlining Tour on July 31|publisher=PR Newswire|date=July 31, 2000|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/christina-aguilera-kicks-off-her-first-headlining-tour-on-july-31-sears-and-levisr-present-christina-aguilera-in-concert-72584432.html|accessdate=December 7, 2012}}</ref> An ] concert special, '']'', was released to DVD and certified Gold in the United States.<ref>Search My Reflection {{WebCite|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5mr9q5hMa|date =January 17, 2010}}</ref> Aguilera was ''Billboard'''s top selling female artist of 2000.<ref name="XtinaAwards"/> | |||
] asked Aguilera to duet with him on "]" from his album '']'', released in 2001 as the album's second single. The song reached number thirteen in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ricky martin|chart=all}}|title=Nobody Wants to Be Lonely – Ricky Martin|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> In 2001, Aguilera, ], ], and ] remade ]'s 1975 single "]" for the film '']'' and its ]. The song ultimately peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five weeks<ref>{{cite web|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=Christina Aguilera|chart=Hot 100}} |title=Christina Aguilera Album & Song Chart History |work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> and became the first airplay-only track in history to stay number one for more than one week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/ladycharthistory3.html |title=Lady Marmalade chart history|work=Big Noise Now|accessdate=December 8, 2012}}</ref> It was the year's top selling single worldwide, reaching number one in eleven other countries with over 5.2 million copies sold making it one of the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Michelle|first=A.|url=http://www.bignoisenow.com/christina/ladymarmalade.html|title="Lady Marmalade" World's Best-selling single of 2001|work=BigNoiseNow|date=January 21, 2001|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> "Lady Marmalade" earned all four performers a Grammy Award for ]. The video won two MTV Video Music Awards, including ] in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mitchell|first=John|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/06/27/remaking-lady-marmalade-10-years-later/|title=Remaking ‘Lady Marmalade’ 10 Years Later|publisher=MTV Newsroom. MTV Networks|date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> Later in 2001, "Just Be Free", a song from one of Aguilera's demos recorded when she was fifteen years old, appeared in record stores. When RCA Records discovered the single, they advised fans not to purchase it.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christinaaguilera.com/rumormill/rumor_0060.html |title=Statement from Aguilera's official site about "Just Be Free" single |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20021212142430/http://www.christinaaguilera.com/rumormill/rumor_0060.html |archivedate=December 12, 2002}} (From The ]). Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref> Months later, ] was set to release '']'', an album containing demo material. Aguilera filed a ] and ] suit against Warlock and the album's producers to block the release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1443915/christina-sues-stop-release-demos.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Sues to stop release of early recordings|author=Shaheem Reid|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=May 21, 2001|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> The two parties came to a confidential settlement to release the album, where Aguilera lent out her name, likeness, and image for an unspecified amount of damages.<ref>{{cite news|title=Disputed Aguilera album to be released|author=Stephanie McGrath|newspaper=]|publisher=]|date=July 3, 2001|accessdate=May 25, 2007}}</ref> | |||
Aguilera's second studio album and first Spanish-language album, '']'', was released on September 12, 2000. It contained Spanish versions of her first five singles from ''Christina Aguilera'' alongside new Spanish material.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Mi Reflejo|others=Christina Aguilera|year=2000|type=liner notes|publisher=RCA Records}}</ref> Producer ], with whom Aguilera recorded the album in Miami, noted that Aguilera was only semi-fluent while recording, but understood the language, having grown up with her Ecuadorian father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1123096/christina-aguilera-delves-into-latin-roots-on-spanish-lp/|title=Christina Aguilera Delves Into Latin Roots On Spanish LP|first=Teri|last=vanHorn|publisher=MTV News|date=August 16, 2000|accessdate=August 1, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424808/christina-aguilera-to-record-with-her-idol/|title=Christina Aguilera To Record With Her Idol|last=Colleti|first=Roger|publisher=MTV News|date=April 18, 2000|accessdate=August 1, 2008}}</ref> The release peaked at number 27 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the ] for nineteen weeks.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> It was certified sextuple-platinum in the Latin field by the RIAA, has sold 480,000 units in the United States,<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web|url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Aguilera,+Christina%22|title=Gold & Platinum|publisher=Recording Industry Association of America|accessdate=June 11, 2012}}</ref><ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> and has moved three million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Old School|last=Newman|first=Melinda|journal=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|volume=118|issue=30|page=26|date=June 29, 2006}}</ref> In 2001, it won a ] for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/christina-wins-latin-grammy-20011030|title=Christina Wins Latin Grammy|last=Saraceno|first=Christina|work=Rolling Stone|date=October 30, 2001|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> In support of ''Christina Aguilera'' and ''Mi Reflejo'', Aguilera embarked on her first concert tour, ], beginning in May 2000 in the United States and concluding in South America and Asia in early 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1424807//|title=Aguilera To Play Prom In Augusta, Georgia|first=David|last=Basham|publisher=MTV News|date=August 21, 2000|accessdate=July 6, 2014}}</ref> During the tour, Aguilera dated with Jorge Santos, a dancer whom she hired.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1000774,00.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20131022174651/http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1000774,00.html|title=What a Woman Wants|first=Elaine|last=Rivera|work=Time|date=September 15, 2001|archivedate=October 22, 2013}}</ref> On October 24, 2000, Aguilera released her third studio album and first Christmas album, '']'', consisting of cover versions of Christmas standards and five new tracks.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=My Kind of Christmas|others=Christina Aguilera|year=2000|type=liner notes|publisher=RCA Records}}</ref> It reached number 28 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> having sold 991,000 units in the United States and was certified platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="RIAA"/><ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> '']'' recognized Aguilera as the Top Female Pop Act of 2000.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Year in Music 2000|journal=Billboard|page=58|date=December 30, 2000|volume=112|issue=53}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | Despite her international success, Aguilera was dissatisfied with the music and image her management had created for her, having been marketed as a ] singer because of the genre's upward financial trend.<ref>{{cite web|last=Stitzel|first=Kim|url=http://www.mtv.com/bands/a/aguilera_christina/news_feature_feb_02/|title=Christina Aguilera: Not Your Puppet|publisher=MTV|date=February 2002|accessdate=January 29, 2009}}</ref> She mentioned plans for her next album to have more musical and lyrical depth.<ref name="USAToday">{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2002-10-23-christina-aguilera_x.htm|title=Aguilera's image is 'Stripped'|author=Elysa Gardner|newspaper=USA Today|publisher=Gannett Company|date=October 24, 2002|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera's views of Steve Kurtz's influence in matters of her creative direction, the role of being her exclusive personal manager, and over-scheduling had in part caused her to seek legal means of terminating their management contract. In October 2000, Aguilera filed a breach of ] ] against her manager 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. She petitioned the California State Labor Commission to nullify the contract.<ref>{{cite web | title=Aguilera's Ex-Manager Fires Back| publisher=ABC News| date= October 19, 2000|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=114375&page=1 | accessdate=December 6, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Silverman|first=Stephen|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,621366,00.html|title=Aguilera Sues Manager|publisher=''People'' magazine|date=October 23, 1997|accessdate=December 5, 2012}}</ref> Aguilera revealed while recording her then upcoming album, "I was being overworked. You find out that someone you thought was a friend is stealing money behind your back, and it's heartbreaking. I put faith in the people around me, and unfortunately, it bit me in the butt."<ref name="USAToday"/> After terminating Kurtz's services, ] was hired as her new manager. | ||
===2001–03: New management and ''Stripped''=== | |||
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===2002–05: ''Stripped'', new image, and marriage=== | |||
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Having signed a global music publishing contract with ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PI&s_site=philly&p_multi=PI&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F78BDD0636DF7ED&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Clive Davis back on top at BMG, The hit-maker, decades in the business, is the head of newly formed label RCA Music Group.|newspaper=]|publisher=Philadelphia Media Network|date=November 21, 2002|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera co-wrote much of the material for her fourth studio album, '']'',<ref name="StrippedLinerNotes">{{cite AV media notes|title=]|others=Christina Aguilera|year=2002|publisher=RCA Records|location=United States}}</ref> released on October 25, 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.it/Stripped-Christina-Aguilera/dp/B00006L71B/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1376537915&sr=1-1&keywords=stripped|title=Stripped: Christina Aguilera|publisher=] (IT)|date=October 25, 2002|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> It debuted at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 330,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=5e786ebd-a98e-47d7-b61a-0e7e5c8cf9f7|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210044244/http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=5e786ebd-a98e-47d7-b61a-0e7e5c8cf9f7|title=Em's "8 Mile" Outstrips Christina|author=David Jenison|publisher=E! Online. NBCUniversal|date=November 6, 2002|archivedate=February 10, 2008|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> During production of the album, she strayed from the teen pop styles of her earlier projects, and instead drew inspiration from ], ], ] and ].<ref name="Stripped">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,384149~4~0~stripped,00.html|title=Stripped Review|author=David Browne|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc.|date=November 1, 2002|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The album was produced primarily by ] and singer-songwriter ].<ref name="StrippedLinerNotes"/> Aguilera co-wrote and partially finished "]" for the record, though it later became the debut single by ].<ref name="missinde">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1471265/kelly-clarkson-releases-debut.jhtml|title=As Kelly Clarkson Drops LP, She's Thankful For Simon's Barbs|author=Corey Moss|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=April 15, 2003|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera cultivated an increasingly provocative image while promoting the record, during which time she adopted the nickname "Xtina", dyed her hair black, and got several tattoos and piercings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera/0,,,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera: Five Fun Facts|work=People|publisher=Time Inc.|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> After appearing on the cover of '']'' dressed in only boots and an electric guitar, Aguilera claimed that her new persona better reflected her personality than the previous image she felt forced into by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/10/29/1035683410806.html|title=Aguilera sheds teen pop image, alongside clothes|newspaper=]|publisher=]|date=October 30, 2002|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> | |||
Aguilera initially generated much controversy over her new persona, notably upon the release of her music video for ''Stripped''{{'}}s lead single "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458506/christina-goes-from-dirrty-beautiful.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Follows Controversial 'Dirrty' With Inspirational 'Beautiful'|author=Corey Moss|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=November 5, 2002|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera maintained that the clip was about being "in the power position, in complete command of everything around me."<ref name="people"/> The single itself peaked at number 48 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="ChartPositions">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/christina-aguilera-mn0000780258/awards|title=Christina Aguilera: Awards|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> but charted stronger in international territories.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Christina+Aguilera+feat%2E+Redman&titel=Dirrty&cat=s|title=Christina Aguilera feat. Redman – Dirrty|publisher=Ultratop. Hung Medien|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The second single, pop ballad "]", received critical acclaim from music critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/christina-aguilera-stripped/216|title=Christina Aguilera: Stripped|author=Sal Cinquemani|work=]|publisher=Todd Burns|date=November 2, 2002|accessdate=April 26, 2013}}</ref> It reached number one in several countries and peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="ChartPositions"/> The song earned Aguilera the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/09/arts/the-grammy-award-winners-of-2004.html|title=The Grammy Award Winners of 2004|newspaper=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|date=February 9, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The album was later supported by the follow-up singles "]", "]", and "]" over the following two years.<ref name="ChartPositions"/> ''Stripped'' was certified quadruple-platinum by the ] (RIAA),<ref name="AskBillboard"/> and moved over ten million copies sold worldwide.<ref name="BillboardMag"/> Aguilera became the top-selling female artist in 2003, while the album appeared at number ten on the ''Billboard'' 200 year-end chart that year.<ref name="Billboard2003">{{cite web|url=http://www1.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/yearendcharts/2003/hsitlpfeml.jsp|title=Top Pop Artists – Female|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 27, 2003|accessdate=August 1, 2013}}</ref> | |||
In February 2001, Aguilera appeared on ]'s single "]".<ref>{{cite web | |||
|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,91729,00.html|title=Twice As Nice|last=Reese|first=Lori|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=December 13, 2000|accessdate=July 25, 2012}}</ref> It peaked at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> while reaching the top ten of countries including Australia, Canada and Spain.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> A month later, Aguilera, ], ], and ] covered ]'s 1974 single "]" for the ] of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/review/moulin-rouge-original-soundtrack|title=Moulin Rouge: Original Soundtrack|first=Sal|last=Cinquemani|publisher=Slant Magazine|date=May 19, 2001|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> The song topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five weeks,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/06/27/remaking-lady-marmalade-10-years-later/|title=Remaking 'Lady Marmalade' 10 Years Later|first=John|last=Mitchell|publisher=MTV Newsroom|date=June 27, 2011|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> and earned a ] at the ] in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/The-2002-Grammy-winners-2868670.php|title=The 2002 Grammy winners|work=San Francisco Chronicle|date=February 28, 2002|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> That August, ] released an album containing eleven demo tracks recorded by Aguilera in 1994 and 1995. Aguilera filed a suit against Warlock Records and the album's producers to stop the release.<ref>{{harvnb|Dominguez|2003|page=34}}</ref> The two parties came to a confidential settlement to release the album, in which Aguilera lent out her name, likeness, and image for an unspecified amount of damages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/A/Aguilera_Christina/2001/07/03/pf-742790.html|title=Disputed Aguilera album to be released|last=McGrath|first=Stephanie|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=July 3, 2001|accessdate=May 25, 2007}}</ref> ''Just Be Free'' charted at number 71 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and has sold 128,000 units in the United States.<ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> On September 11, 2001, Aguilera and Santos ended their relationship.<ref name="USAToday"/> | |||
In June 2003, Aguilera joined ] on their co-headlining ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-and-christina-aguilera-double-trouble-20030626|title=Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera: Double Trouble|author=Jancee Dunn|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Wenner Media, LLC|date=June 26, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> She then continued touring internationally with ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.frontiertouring.com/index.php?action=retail&form_name=view_retail&merchant_id=595§ionID=|title=Christina Aguilera tickets: Christina Aguielra 2003 Tour Dates & Concert Information|publisher=Frontier Touring Australia & New Zealand|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> which grossed $75 million by its conclusion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popeater.com/2010/06/17/christina-aguileras-bionic-album-sales/|title=Christina Aguilera's 'Bionic' Disappoints, But Why?|author=John Mitchell|publisher=PopEater. AOL|date=June 17, 2010|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera later hosted both the ] and an episode of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1480240/justin-wins-three-times-at-emas.jhtml|title=It's Justin's Night As Christina, Kelly Osbourne Fight At MTV Europe Awards|author=Jon Wiederhorn|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=November 6, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> During the ] in New York City, Aguilera and ] garnered significant media attention after kissing ] during her performance that evening.<ref name="people" /> Later that year, Aguilera was featured on the cover of '']'', which became its best-selling issue with 2.8 million copies, and topped the magazine's Hot 100 list.<ref name="MaximHot100">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maxim-magazine-unveils-the-hot-100-for-2003-55695342.html|title=Maxim Magazine Unveils the 'Hot 100' for 2003|publisher=PRNewsire|date=May 16, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> | |||
When planning her fourth studio album, Aguilera leaned towards a new artistic direction that she felt had more musical and lyrical depth.<ref name="USAToday">{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2002-10-23-christina-aguilera_x.htm|title=Aguilera's image is 'Stripped'|last=Gardner|first=Elysa|newspaper=USA Today|date=October 24, 2002|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> She named the album '']'' and explained that the album "is a new beginning, a re-introduction of as a new artist in a way".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458433/christina-stands-up-for-the-ladies-discusses-fathers-abuse/|title=Christina Stands Up For The Ladies, Discusses Father’s Abuse|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|publisher=MTV News|date=October 30, 2002|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> Aguilera cultivated an increasingly provocative image while promoting the record, at which time she adopted the nickname "Xtina", dyed her hair black, and debuted several tattoos and piercings.<ref name="CareerBiggest"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/christina_aguilera/0,,,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera: Five Fun Facts|work=People|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera claimed that the new persona better reflected her personality than the previous image she felt forced into by RCA Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/10/29/1035683410806.html|title=Aguilera sheds teen pop image, alongside clothes|newspaper=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=October 30, 2002|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera co-wrote and partially completed the track "]" for the album, although it later became the debut single by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1471265/as-kelly-clarkson-drops-lp-shes-thankful-for-simons-barbs/|title=As Kelly Clarkson Drops LP, She's Thankful For Simon's Barbs|last=Moss|first=Corey|publisher=MTV News|date=April 15, 2003|accessdate=October 19, 2013}}</ref> Released on October 25, 2002, ''Stripped'' debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 330,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=5e786ebd-a98e-47d7-b61a-0e7e5c8cf9f7|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080210044244/http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=5e786ebd-a98e-47d7-b61a-0e7e5c8cf9f7|title=Em's "8 Mile" Outstrips Christina|last=Jenison|first=David|publisher=E! Online|date=November 6, 2002|archivedate=February 10, 2008}}</ref> The album was certified quadruple-platinum by the RIAA,<ref name="RIAA"/> in recognition of selling 4.3 million copies in the United States,<ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> and has shipped 12 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10699242/scott_storchs_outrageous_fortune?|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060704213802/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/10699242/scott_storchs_outrageous_fortune?|title=Scott Storch Outrageous Outfits?|work=Rolling Stone|author=Touré|date=June 29, 2006|archivedate=September 16, 2012}}</ref> | |||
As Aguilera began work on her follow-up album in late 2004, she decided to embrace a mature image inspired by ], commenting that she "wanted to capture the authenticity of the Old Hollywood glam era."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/music/2004/10/20/christinaaguliera/|title=Christina turns Hollywood pin-up in latest shoot|work=]|publisher=Hello Ltd.|date=October 20, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> | |||
"]" was released as the lead single from ''Stripped'' in September 2002. Its accompanying music video generated controversy due to its sexual content, and sparked protest in Thailand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1376243-1,00.html|title=Welcome to my Bubble|last=Tryangiel|first=Josh|work=Time|date=August 27, 2006|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458223/dirrty-christina-aguilera-video-thai-ed-to-sex-industry/|title='Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry|last=D'Angelo|first=Joe|publisher=MTV News|date=October 18, 2002|accessdate=June 15, 2007}}</ref> The single peaked at number 48 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and reached the top five of multiple countries in Oceania and Europe.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> The second single, "]", reached number two in the United States,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and peaked atop the charts of Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> The song earned Aguilera the ] at the ] in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/09/arts/the-grammy-award-winners-of-2004.html|title=The Grammy Award Winners of 2004|newspaper=Daily News|date=February 9, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> The album spawned the follow-up singles "]", "]" and "]" in 2003, all of which attained moderate success worldwide.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> That June, Aguilera co-headlined the ] alongside ] before embarking on her solo ] later in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/justin-timberlake-and-christina-aguilera-double-trouble-20030626|title=Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera: Double Trouble|first=Jancee|last=Dunn|work=Rolling Stone|date=June 26, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was the host of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1480240/its-justins-night-as-christina-kelly-osbourne-fight-at-mtv-europe-awards/|title=It's Justin's Night As Christina, Kelly Osbourne Fight At MTV Europe Awards|first=Jon|last=Wiederhorn|publisher=MTV News|date=November 6, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> During the ] in New York City, Aguilera and ] garnered significant media attention after kissing ] during their performance of "]" and "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/madonna-magic-at-mtv-awards/|title=Madonna Magic At MTV Awards|last=Moody|first=Nekesa Mumbi|publisher=CBS News|date=August 29, 2003|accessdate=February 22, 2013}}</ref> According to ''Billboard'', Aguilera was the Top Female Pop Act of 2003.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Year in Music 2003|journal=Billboard|page=68|volume=115|issue=52|date=December 27, 2003}}</ref> | |||
She, along with ], ] and ], is credited with reviving the 1920s–40s ] style.<ref name="HollywoodGlam">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458472/burlesque-makes-comeback.jhtml|title=Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque|author=Tanya Edwards|publisher=MTV. Viacom|date=November 4, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Towards the end of the year, she recorded the jingle "]" for a ] advertisement,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autosieger.de/article2334.html|title=Christina Aguilera singt exklusiven Song für Mercedes A-Klasse|publisher=Autosieger|date=September 6, 2004|accessdate=October 22, 2013}}</ref> and released a remake of the ] ] song "]" with ] for the animated film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1491393/x-tina-soaking-wet-car-wash-clip.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott|author=Jennifer Vineyard|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=September 24, 2004|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was also featured in "]" by ]<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=]|others=]|year=2004|publisher=]|location=United States}}</ref> and "]" by ].<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=]|others=]|year=2006|publisher=]|location=United States}}</ref> A cover version of ]'s "]" with ] earned her a nomination for the ] at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40.about.com/od/awards/a/grammynoms2006.htm|title=Grammy Award Nominations 2006|author=Bill Lamb|publisher=About.com. IAC|date=December 8, 2005|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> She performed "]" during the ] for the ] Park, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary since its opening.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2011/01/christina-aguilera-making-memories-at-the-disneyland-resort/|title=Christina Aguilera Making Memories at the Disneyland Resort|author=George Savvas|publisher=Disney Parks Blog|date=January 12, 2011|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> Having began dating in 2002, Aguilera became engaged to music marketing executive Jordan Bratman in February 2005;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4261641.stm|title=Singer Christina Aguilera to wed|publisher=BBC News. BBC|date=February 13, 2005|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> the couple married on November 19, 2005, at an estate in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1131176,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera Marries|publisher=People. Time Inc.|date=November 18, 2005|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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===2006–09: ''Back to Basics'', motherhood, and hiatus=== | ||
⚫ | ] Story festival in 2006]] | ||
Opting for a 1920s, 1930s and 1940s-inspired sound, Aguilera began working on her follow-up album in 2004. She embraced a more mature image inspired by public figures including ], ] and ] to "capture the authenticity of the Old Hollywood glam era".<ref name="HelloMag">{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/music/2004/10/20/christinaaguliera/|title=Christina turns Hollywood pin-up in latest shoot|work=Hello!|date=October 20, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> That year, Aguilera recorded "Hello (Follow Your Own Star)" for the ] car advertisement,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.tv/news/Christina-for-Mercedes-ads-11112/|title=Christina for Mercedes ads|publisher=MTV. Viacom|date=July 5, 2004|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> and a revised version of ]'s "]" with ] for the animated film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1491393/christina-aguilera-is-poisonous-in-video-with-missy-elliott/|title=Christina Aguilera Is Poisonous In Video With Missy Elliott|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|publisher=MTV News|date=September 24, 2004|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> She also appeared on ]'s single "]",<ref>{{cite journal|title=Singles: Essential Reviews|first=Michael|last=Paoletta|work=Billboard|date=September 25, 2004|volume=116|issue=39|page=55}}</ref> and ]'s song "]".<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=]|others=]|year=2006|publisher=]|location=United States}}</ref> On February 11, 2005, Agulera became engaged to music marketing executive Jordan Bratman,<ref name="Marries">{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1131176,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera Marries|work=People|date=November 18, 2005|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> whom she began dating in 2002.<ref name="BBCBratman">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4261641.stm|title=Singer Christina Aguilera to wed|publisher=BBC News|date=February 13, 2005|accessdate=October 21, 2013}}</ref> The couple married on November 19, 2005 at an estate in ].<ref name="Marries"/> | |||
Aguilera described her fifth studio album, the ] '']'', as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style ], ], and feel-good ], but with a modern twist."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1533622/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-nice.jhtml|title=Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP|author1=Corey Moss|author2=Jeff Cornell|publisher=MTV News. Viacom|date=June 6, 2006|accessdate=October 22, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera continued to collaborate with Linda Perry, and enlisted new partners including ], ], and ].<ref name="BackToBasicsLinerNotes">{{cite AV media notes|title=]|others=Christina Aguilera|year=2006|publisher=RCA Records|location=United States}}</ref> The album was released on August 11, 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.de/Back-Basics-Christina-Aguilera/dp/B000G759LW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1217340009&sr=8-1|title=Back to Basics|publisher=Amazon.com (DE)|date=August 11, 2006|accessdate=October 29, 2013}}</ref> and was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/back-to-basics/christina-aguilera|title=Back to Basics Reviews|publisher=Metacritic. CBS Interactive|accessdate=October 29, 2013}}</ref> Stephen Thomas Erlewine from ] described Aguilera's previous image as a "necessary artistic move" that allowed her to "create her own style, one that is self-consciously stylized, stylish, and sexy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/back-to-basics-mw0000574370|title=Back to Basics – Christina Aguilera|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|publisher=Allmusic. Rovi Corporation|accessdate=October 29, 2013}}</ref> However, Jenny Eliscu from '']'' felt that a two-disc release was unneeded, suggesting that a single disc "would have been nothing short of masterful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/back-to-basics-20100812|title=Back to Basics|author=Jenny Eliscu|work=Rolling Stone|publisher=Wenner Media, LLC|date=August 12, 2010|accessdate=October 29, 2013}}</ref> It debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 346,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57455/aguilera-takes-no-1-amid-all-new-top-five|title=Aguilera Takes No. 1 Amid All-New Top Five|work=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=October 22, 2013}}</ref> It has since sold 4.5 million units worldwide,<ref>Evans, Chris (April 2, 2008). . BC. Retrieved on April 2, 2008.</ref> with over 1.7 million sold in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Back%20to%20Basics&artist=Christina%20Aguilera&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25 | title=U.S. Certification | author=Recording Industry Association of America | date=November 15, 2006 | accessdate=July 27, 2009}}</ref> | |||
"]" was serviced as the lead single from ''Back to Basics'', and was met with general acclaim. It peaked at number six on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The track won the ] at the ], where Aguilera also delivered a noteworthy rendition of "]" in tribute of its artist ].<ref>Micallef, Ken (February 11, 2007). ''Grammy.com''. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref> The follow-up singles "]", "]", and "]" enjoyed success in several countries. Aguilera co-directed the music videos for "Hurt" and "Candyman" with ] and ], respectively. In 2006, she began her ] in support of the record, during which she visited Europe,<ref>PRNewswire (September 11, 2006). . Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref> North America,<ref>Vineyard, Jennifer (October 12, 2006). . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref> Asia, and Australia.<ref>Schulz, Chris (August 2, 2007). . ''Stuff New Zealand''. Retrieved on December 11, 2007.</ref> The tour included ], three-ring ] and ] sets and 10 piece costumes designed by ],<ref>Moss, Corety (February 8, 2007). . ''MTV''. Retrieved on December 11, 2007.</ref> and was released to DVD as '']'' in 2007. In total, the tour grossed an approximate $90 million,<ref>''Billboard.biz'' December 13, 2007 {{Wayback |date=20070618174512 |url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3i7dd5f51b9e62d8922379f7b00b835025 |title=The Police Score Top-Grossing Tour Of '07 }} Retrieved on November 16, 2009.</ref><ref>]'s official website Christina Aguilera ''Back to Basics'' tour section, video. Retrieved on December 31, 2009.</ref> becoming the most successful American tour by a female that year.<ref>(December 13, 2007). '']''. Retrieved on December 13, 2007.</ref> During this time, Aguilera was featured on the track "]" by ]. She was named the 19th richest woman in entertainment by '']'', with a net worth of $60 million.<ref name="NetWorth">Goldman, Lea; Blakeley, Kiri (February 18, 2007). . ''Forbes''. Retrieved on May 29, 2013.</ref> Aguilera performed "]" with ] on the television special ''Tony Bennett: An American Classic'', ''Saturday Night Live'', and during the ]. Their collaboration was nominated for the ] at the ]. Aguilera gave birth to her son, Max Liron Bratman, on January 12, 2008. | |||
] in 2006]] | |||
In 2008, Aguilera appeared in the ] documentary '']'' which chronicles a two-day ] concert in New York City's ]. The film features Aguilera performing "]" alongside ]. She also had a brief cameo in the comedy film '']'',<ref>IMDB.com page ''Get Him to the Greek'' ] Retrieved on October 22, 2008.</ref> and appeared as a guest judge on the sixth season of '']'' on ]. She and designer ] were the inspiration for the challenge in which they had to design a stage outfit for Aguilera. To commemorate Aguilera's ten years in the music industry, RCA Records released '']'' on November 11, 2008. The ] included her first three number one singles, and other songs released from her previous three albums. "Lady Marmalade" and several Spanish singles from ''Mi Reflejo'' were included in the worldwide releases. The album's only single, "]", debuted and peaked at number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, her highest debut on the chart. Following the greatest hits, Aguilera took over a year hiatus in 2009 to work on her then-upcoming album and film. She was one of ''Billboard'''s Top 20 Artists of the Decade in their year-end charts.<ref>Billboard's Best of the 2000s December 2009. {{Wayback |date=20091214085918 |url=http://www.billboard.com/charts-year-end/hot-100-songs?year=2009 |title=Artists of the Decade }} Billboard.com Retrieved on December 11, 2009.</ref> | |||
A cover of ]'s "]" with ] earned Aguilera a nomination for the Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the ] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/bal-grammys-winners0209,0,2679275.htmlstory|title=Complete list of 2006 Grammy winners|newspaper=The Baltimore Sun|date=February 9, 2006|accessdate=July 7, 2014}}</ref> She later described her fifth studio album, '']'', as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style ], ], and feel-good ], but with a modern twist".<ref name="B2BMusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1533622/christina-makes-her-comeback-twice-as-nice-by-expanding-basics-into-double-lp/|title=Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP|first1=Corey|last1=Moss|first2=Jeff|last2=Cornell|publisher=MTV News|date=June 6, 2006|accessdate=October 22, 2013}}</ref> The ] was released on August 11, 2006 and debuted atop the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 346,000 copies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aguilera Takes No. 1 Amid All-New Top Five|work=Billboard|accessdate=October 22, 2013|first=Katie|last=Hasty}}</ref> It has sold 4.5 million units worldwide,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/countdown-biggest-pop-culture-turkeys-10064.gallery|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130107072554/http://wonderwall.msn.com/movies/countdown-biggest-pop-culture-turkeys-10064.gallery|title=Countdown: Top 15 Biggest Pop Culture Turkeys|last=Silverstein|first=Rebecca|publisher=MSN|date=November 24, 2010|archivedate=January 7, 2013}}</ref> 1.7 million of which were shipped in the United States.<ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> The lead single "]" reached number six on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> charted within the top three of several countries in Europe, including Hungary, Ireland and the United Kingdom,<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> and has sold 1.7 million digital copies in the United States.<ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> The track won the ] at the ] in 2007, where Aguilera performed a rendition of "]" in tribute of its original artist ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/11/grammy.awards/|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20121021075431/http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/02/11/grammy.awards/|title=A 'Nice' night for the Dixie Chicks|first=Todd|last=Leopold|publisher=CNN|date=February 12, 2007|archivedate=October 21, 2012}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ===2010–11: ''Bionic'', ''Burlesque'', divorce, and ''The Voice''=== | ||
In September 2006, Aguilera released the second single from ''Back to Basics'', "]",<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> and was featured on ]'s single "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=274548|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QuhDhFnY|title=Quick Hits: R.E.M., Diddy, Tom Petty, Good Charlotte, Hatebreed, Ima Robot, Saliva, Rock Star Supernova, ZZ Top|work=]|date=September 18, 2006|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> "]" was serviced as the third international single from ''Back to Basics'' and experienced moderate success in countries across Europe and Oceania.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> "]" was released exclusively in Australia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829004728|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070904081540/http://sonybmg.com.au/news/details.do?newsId=20030829004728|title=Christina Aguilera Arrives In Town This Week!|publisher=Sony Music Australia|date=July 12, 2007|archivedate=September 4, 2007}}</ref> while "]" was released in Europe as the final single.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandrecords.com/formats/charts/euro/Switzerland.asp|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071013015718/http://www.radioandrecords.com/formats/charts/euro/Switzerland.asp|title=Radio & Records: Swiss Top 20 Chart|work=Radio & Records|date=September 21, 2007|archivedate=October 13, 2007}}</ref> In November 2006, Aguilera supported the album through the ]; with 81 dates, it ended in October 2008, visited Europe,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1540564/christina-aguilera-reveals-european-tour-next-up-us-clubs/|title=Christina Aguilera Reveals European Tour — Next Up, U.S. Clubs|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|publisher=MTV News|date=September 11, 2006|accessdate=October 23, 2012}}</ref> North America,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1542894/christina-aguileras-heading-back-on-tour-for-41-north-american-dates/|title=Christina Aguilera's Heading Back On Tour For 41 North American Dates|publisher=MTV News|first=Jennifer|last=Vineyard|date=November 10, 2006|accessdate=June 14, 2014}}</ref> Asia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/11/145_5365.html|title=Christina Aguilera Shows Off Impressive Vocals|first=Cathy|last=Garcia|work=]|date=June 25, 2007|accessdate=June 11, 2014}}</ref> Australia,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.take40.com/news/12441/christina-to-tour!-|title=Christina To Tour!|publisher=Take 40 Australia|date=April 16, 2007|accessdate=June 11, 2014}}</ref> and the Middle East.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/aguilera-set-for-middle-east-debut|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110810070829/http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/aguilera-set-for-middle-east-debut|title=Aguilera set for Middle East debut|work=]|first=Melanie|last=Swan|location=Abu Dhabi|date=October 23, 2008|archivedate=August 10, 2011}}</ref>According to Billboard Boxscore, it was one of the Top 10 Grossing and Top Grossing solo female tour of that year<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1047044/the-police-score-top-grossing-tour-of-07</ref> | |||
Aguilera's sixth studio album, '']'', was released on June 8, 2010. Aguilera collaborated with producers including ] and ], and songwriters Linda Perry and ] among other artists. Its material consisted primarily of mainstream pop records, and was influenced by ] and ] music. The album's singles, "]" and "]" peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' ] Charts<ref>{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1801137|pure_url=yes}} |title=allmusic ((( Bionic > Charts & Awards > Billboard Singles ))) |publisher=Allmusic |accessdate=June 10, 2010}}</ref> but were unsuccessful elsewhere. ''Bionic'' marked her foray into the ] genre,<ref name=villagevoice>{{cite web|last=Young|first=Matt|title=Reviewed: Christina Aguilera, Bionic|url=http://balmain-village-voice.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/reviewed-christina-aguilera-bionic/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006061415/http://balmain-village-voice.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/reviewed-christina-aguilera-bionic/|work=]|publisher=]|archivedate=October 6, 2012|accessdate=November 2, 2012}}</ref><ref name=bllamb>{{cite web|last=Lamb|first=Bill|title=Christina Aguilera – Bionic A Great: Album Buried In Here|url=http://top40.about.com/od/albums/fr/christinaaguilerabionic.htm|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=November 2, 2012}}</ref> and received mixed reviews from critics. Allison Stewart of '']'' described the disc's "greatest disappointments" is its "virtual abandonment" of Aguilera's voice.<ref name="washingtonpostreview">{{cite news |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/04/AR2010060402181.html |title=Christina Aguilera's new album 'Bionic' is a mish-mash of Gaga and blah |first=Allison |last=Stewart |work=The Washington Post |publisher=The Washington Post Company |date=June 7, 2010 |accessdate=June 7, 2010}}</ref> She concluded that Aguilera attempts "to do it all, in her newfound domesticity, to wrest her crown from ] and reestablish her ] bona fides."<ref name="washingtonpostreview"/> Sales of ''Bionic'' were underwhelming in the United States compared to her previous releases, selling 110,000 copies in its first week and landing at number three.<ref>Grein, Paul Yahoo! Music News June 16, 2010 Retrieved on June 16, 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=christina aguilera|chart=Billboard 200}} |title=Week of July 10, 2010| work=Billboard |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |accessdate=July 1, 2010}}</ref> It has since sold 330,000 copies in the United States.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Elber |first=Lynn |title=Christina Aguilera Says 'Feel-Good' New Album Is a 'Rebirth' |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/475371/christina-aguilera-says-feel-good-new-album-is-a-rebirth |publisher= Billboard |date=August 28, 2012 |accessdate=August 29, 2012}}</ref> Shortly after the album's release, further promotion ended and a scheduled summer tour for the album was canceled due to "inadequate rehearsal time".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Aguilera-Cancels-Tour-1018919.aspx |title=Christina Aguilera Cancels Summer Tour Pilot|publisher=TVGuide.com}}</ref><ref name=Collider>Radish, Christina November 16, 2010 Collider.com Retrieved on December 3, 2010.</ref> | |||
⚫ | ] | ||
Aguilera performed "]" with ] at the ] in 2007.<ref name="SteppinOut"/> According to '']'', Aguilera was the nineteenth-richest woman in entertainment as of January 2007, with a net worth of $60 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/2007/01/17/richest-women-entertainment-tech-media-cz_lg_richwomen07_0118womenstars_slide_20.html?thisSpeed=undefined|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QuiSpxdE|title=In Pictures: The 20 Richest Women In Entertainment|last1=Goldman|first1=Lea|last2=Blakeley|first2=Kiri|work=Forbes|date=January 18, 2007|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> On January 12, 2008, Aguilera gave birth to her first child, a son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20169552,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman Have a Boy|first1=Julie|last1=Dam|first2=Gerri|last2=Miller|work=People|date=January 13, 2008|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> Later that year, she appeared in the ] documentary '']'' chronicling a two-day ] concert in New York City's ], in which Aguilera performs "]" alongside the band's member ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/3672481/Film-reviews-Shine-a-Light-and-21.html|title=Film reviews: Shine a Light and 21|first=David|last=Gritten|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=April 11, 2008|accessdate=August 28, 2013}}</ref> In commemoration of a decade-long career in the music industry, Aguilera released her first ], '']'' on November 11, 2008 exclusively through ] in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044276/target-scores-aguilera-hits-album-exclusive|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Quho1Gxr|title=Target Scores Aguilera Hits Album Exclusive|first=Katie|last=Hasty|work=Billboard|date=September 3, 2008|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> It included Aguilera's previous singles and four new songs, two of which are remade versions of two previous singles. The release peaked at number nine on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and entered the top ten charts of countries including Australia, Finland and France.<ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> Its only single, "]", peaked at number seven on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and has sold 1.1 million digital copies in the United States.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/><ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> In December 2009, ''Billboard'' ranked Aguilera the twentieth most successful artist and the twenty-sixth most successful ''Billboard'' Hot 100 artist of the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266420/artists-of-the-decade|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140608034041/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/266419/artists-of-the-decade-page-two|title=Artists of the Decade|work=Billboard|archivedate=June 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot-100-artists|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008004835/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/decadeendcharts/2009/hot-100-artists|title=Hot 100 Artists of the Decade|work=Billboard|archivedate=October 8, 2012}}</ref> | |||
In November 2010, Aguilera appeared in her first feature film, the ] '']'' and received a Star on the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodchamber.net/index.php?module=blogs&blog_id=25 |title=Welcome – Hollywood Chamber of Commerce |publisher=Hollywoodchamber.net |accessdate=November 5, 2011}}</ref> Aguilera portrayed a small town girl, Ali Rose, who finds love and success in a Los Angeles neo-] club.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://variety.com/2009/film/news/christina-aguilera-going-burlesque-1118003172/ |first=Michael |last=Fleming |title=Christina Aguilera going 'Burlesque' |work=Variety |date=May 4, 2009 |accessdate=September 26, 2009}}</ref> The film was written and directed by ] who wrote the part of Ali specifically with Aguilera in mind.<ref>Radish, Christina Collider.com November 22, 2010 Retrieved on November 22, 2010.</ref> Aguilera performed eight of the musical numbers on the film's ] released on November 22, 2010, and co-wrote a number of the tracks working with producers and writers including Tricky Stewart, Sia Furler, Samuel Dixon, Linda Perry, Claude Kelly, ], and ]. The remaining two tracks were sung by ], who co-starred alongside Aguilera. The soundtrack debuted in the top 20 and was certified Gold selling over 660,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="BillboardKing">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/chartbeat/474965/ask-billboard-whos-the-hot-100s-king-elvis-presley-vs-lil-wayne |first=Gary |last=Trust |title=Ask ''Billboard'': Who's The Hot 100's King? |work=Billboard |date=September 24, 2012 |accessdate=November 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>Grein, Paul ''Yahoo!'' November 28, 2010 Retrieved on January 27, 2012.</ref><ref>RIAA Retrieved December 17, 2011.</ref> Aguilera's co-stars also included ], ], ] and ]. Several critics praised Aguilera's performance. A review in '']'' states, "Aguilera might not be to your taste, but in terms of sheer power, she's impressive. If Ali were real, she'd have already been discovered on '']''."<ref>Pols, Mary '']'' November 24, 2010 Retrieved on December 7, 2010.</ref> While '']'' wrote, "Aguilera, while undeniably entertaining when her character is onstage, cannot spin the slight backstory into anything resembling a full-blooded person."<ref>DeBruge, Peter ''Variety'' magazine November 18, 2010 Retrieved on December 7, 2010.</ref> Though ''Burlesque'' was released to mixed reviews from critics,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/burlesque |title=Burlesque Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |accessdate=November 5, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/burlesque/ |title=Burlesque Movie Reviews, Pictures – Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Rottentomatoes.com |accessdate=November 5, 2011}}</ref> the film received a ] nomination for ] and earned Aguilera, writer/producer Sia Furler and Samuel Dixon, a nomination for Best Original Song for the track "Bound to You". The soundtrack also earned Aguilera a Grammy nomination for ]. ''Burlesque'' grossed $90 million worldwide.<ref>Box Office Mojo, January 2011 </ref> | |||
Aguilera collaborated with rapper ] on the track "]" from his album '']'' and appeared as herself on an episode of '']''. Having separated in September, Aguilera filed for divorce from Bratman in October 2010, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their son.<ref>Fleeman, Mike, and Ulrica Wihlborg. , ''People'', October 14, 2010</ref> After reaching a private settlement and custody deal, their divorce was finalized the following April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman-finalize-their-divorce-2011152|title=Christina Aguilera, Jordan Bratman Finalize Their Divorce|work=US magazine.com}}</ref> Her appearance<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/christina-aguilera-fat-girl-article-1.1171905 |title=Christina Aguilera on her curvy, controversial figure |work=New York Daily News |date= October 1, 2012 |accessdate=December 5, 2012}}</ref> and personal life were the subject of scrutiny;<ref name="RedBook">{{cite news | title=Christina Aguilera Goes Solo |url=http://www.redbookmag.com/fun-contests/celebrity/christina-aguilera-news-interview|work=Redbook magazine| accessdate=February 24, 2011}}</ref> with reports over out of control behavior and excessive drinking.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/wasted-christina-aguilera-passes-out-in-jeremy-renners-bed--2011191 |title="Wasted" Christina Aguilera Passes Out in Jeremy Renner's Bed |work=''US'' Online |date=January 19, 2011 |accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://omg.yahoo.com/news/is-christina-aguilera-spiraling-out-of-control/54821|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128194751/http://omg.yahoo.com/news/is-christina-aguilera-spiraling-out-of-control/54821|title=Is Christina Aguilera Spiraling Out of Control? |work=Yahoo.com |date= January 24, 2011|archivedate=January 28, 2011|accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-20028757-10391698.html |title=Julianne Hough, Christina Aguilera Clash at Globes Party |work=CBS News |date= January 18, 2011 |accessdate=February 6, 2011}}</ref> On March 1, 2011, Aguilera was arrested for ] in ].<ref>{{cite news|author=''The Los Angeles Times'' |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/christina-aguilera-arrested-boyfriend-matthew-rutler-dui.html |title=Christina Aguilera arrested, released; |work=The Los Angeles Times |date=March 1, 2011 |accessdate=March 1, 2011}}</ref> She was later released on bail and no charges were filed.<ref>{{cite news|author=Camille Mann |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20037700-504083.html |title=Christina Aguilera arrested for public drunkenness |publisher=] News |date=March 1, 2011 |accessdate=March 1, 2011}}</ref> During ], Aguilera performed the national anthem, "]", and accidentally omitted a line of the anthem.<ref>Yahoo! Sports February 6, 2011 Retrieved on February 6, 2011</ref> She later apologized saying, "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place. I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through."<ref>{{cite web|author=Wenn.Com |url=http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2011/02/07/17179721-wenn-story.html |title=Aguilera sorry for Super Bowl fumble | Music | Entertainment |work=Toronto Sun |date=December 12, 2010 |accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The following week, Aguilera, alongside ], ], ], and ] opened the ] paying tribute to ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Semigran|first=Aly|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1657852/christina-aguilera-jennifer-hudson-aretha-franklin-grammy-tribute.jhtml|title=Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson Belt Out Aretha Franklin Grammy Tribute|work=MTV News. MTV Networks|date=February 13, 2011|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ===2010–11: ''Bionic'', ''Burlesque'', divorce and ''The Voice''=== | ||
⚫ | ] | ||
Aguilera, alongside fellow musicians ], ] and ], signed on to be coaches on the ] of '']''. Its ] premiered on April 26, 2011 on ], and proved successful for the network.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/28/the-voice-posts-solid-ratings-for-premiere-encore/ |title= ''The Voice'' posts solid ratings for premiere, encore |publisher=CNN|date=April 28, 2011 |accessdate=May 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sanger, Craig |url=http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tv-den/2011/may/2/youre-going-want-turn-around-voice/ |title= You're going to want to turn around for ''The Voice'' |work=The Washington Times|date=May 2, 2011 |accessdate=May 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/reality-tv/the-voice-beats-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars-and-glee-in-ratings-war/ |title=The Voice beats NCIS, Dancing With The Stars and Glee in ratings war! |publisher=Unreality TV |date=May 4, 2011 |accessdate=July 7, 2011}}</ref> Aguilera was later featured on the track "]" by ], which they performed on the series. It became her fifth number-one single on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1172581/maroon-5-and-christina-aguileras-moves-like-jagger-struts-to-no-1-on |title=Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's 'Moves Like Jagger' Struts To No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 |publisher=''Billboard'' |date=August 31, 2011 |accessdate=August 31, 2011}}</ref> The song sold over 14 million copies worldwide, establishing itself among the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Week Ending July 1, 2012. Songs: Jepsen Does Canada Proud|url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-1-2012-songs-jepsen-does-035518750.html|publisher=Yahoo!|accessdate=July 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/bruno-mars-claims-2-best-selling-digital-songs-of-2011/047866|title=Bruno Mars claims 2 best-selling digital songs of 2011 |publisher=Music Week |accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref> "Moves like Jagger" marks the first time two former ] Grammy Award winners have collaborated on a Hot 100 hit.<ref name="Christmas Song"/> It was nominated for ] at the ]. | |||
Aguilera announced that her sixth studio album would be "a very futuristic approach to music",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1595731/christina-aguilera-talks-election-new-lp-at-rock-the-vote-event/|title=Christina Aguilera Talks Election, New LP At Rock The Vote Event |first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=September 26, 2008|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> drawing inspirations from ] genres.<ref name="ElectronicBionic">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1641039/christina-aguilera-brings-new-songs-classic-hits-to-today-show/|title=Christina Aguilera Brings New Songs, Classic Hits To ‘Today’ Show |first=James|last=Dinh|publisher=MTV News|date=June 8, 2010|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> The final product, '']'', was released on June 8, 2010. The release struggled to match the chart impact and sales of her previous albums, peaking at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 and having since sold 330,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/><ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> The lead single "]" charted at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and experienced moderate success worldwide.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/><ref name="AguileraHungMedien"/> "]" featuring rapper ] was released as a single in the United States and several European countries,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QujmdbEt|title=Airplay Archive|work=FMQB|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/be/album/woohoo-feat-nicki-minaj-single/id374246489|title=Woohoo – Single|publisher=iTunes Store|location=Belgium|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> while "]" was the second single internationally.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a231444/christina-aguilera-confirms-new-single.html|title=Christina Aguilera confirms new single|publisher=]|first=Robert|last=Copsey|date=June 22, 2010|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Quk5KMp4|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> The last song serviced from ''Bionic'' was "]", which was sent to Australian ] in July 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-releases/singles/2010/06/28/issue-793/Christina-Aguilera--i-Hate-Boys/|title=Christina Aguilera – I Hate Boys – Issue 793 |work=]|date=June 28, 2010 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120406144504/http://www.themusicnetwork.com/music-releases/singles/2010/06/28/issue-793/Christina-Aguilera--i-Hate-Boys/ |archivedate=April 6, 2012}}</ref> That year, Aguilera made a ] in the comedy film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zorianna-kit/get-him-to-the-greek---br_b_598366.html|title=Get Him To The Greek|work=]|first=Zorianna|last=Kit|date=June 2, 2010|accessdate=August 28, 2013}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ===2012–present: ''Lotus'' and other projects=== | ||
In November 2010, Aguilera starred alongside ] in her first ], the ] '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/dec/11/cher-christina-aguilera-burlesque|title=Cher could teach Christina Aguilera a thing or two in Burlesque|work=The Guardian|first=John|last=Patterson|date=December 11, 2010|accessdate=August 29, 2013}}</ref> The film was written and directed by ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-11-22-burlesque24_VA_N.htm|title=Director Antin had stars in his eyes when he cast 'Burlesque' |work=USA Today|first=Susan|last=Wloszczyna|date=November 23, 2010|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Qukko2iQ|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> and grossed $89.7 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=burlesque.htm|title=Burlesque (2010)|publisher=]|accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera sang eight tracks for the film's ], while Cher performed the other two.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|others=Christina Aguilera, Cher|title=Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack|year=2010|type= inlay cover|publisher= Screen Gems, Inc|page=iTunes Digital Booklet}}</ref> The soundtrack reached number 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and has shipped 609,000 units in the United States.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/><ref name="AskBillboardCareer"/> At the ] in 2011, ''Burlesque'' received a nomination for ], while "Bound to You", a song performed by Aguilera for the soundtrack, received a nomination for ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/env-2011-globes-nom-list-scorecard-html-htmlstory.html|title=2011 Golden Globes nominees & winners|work=]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QuldUibs|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> In December 2010, Aguilera appeared on ]'s song "]" from his album '']''.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2010/11/29/new-music-ti-f-christina-aguilera-castle-walls/|title=New Music: T.I. f/ Christina Aguilera – 'Caslte Walls'|magazine=]|date=November 29, 2010|accessdate=August 24, 2013}}</ref> | |||
During production of her seventh studio album, '']'', Aguilera collaborated with producers including ], ], ], ], and ], who expanded upon the ] influence first seen in ''Bionic''.<ref name=villagevoice/><ref name=bllamb/> It was released on November 13, 2012, and received mixed reviews from critics. ] commented that ''Lotus'' "wasn't a triumphant comeback album", adding that it was intended to "signify her return to prominence, a high-powered collection of songs penned by the biggest hitmakers in the business".<ref name=lotuscomeback/> '']'' called the album's direction its "biggest crime, more than its musical unadventurousness or its emphasis on bland self-help lyrics or its reluctance to lean on Ms. Aguilera’s voice."<ref>{{cite news|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/13/arts/music/albums-by-christina-aguilera-soundgarden-and-brian-eno.html?_r=0 |title=Albums by Christina Aguilera, Soundgarden and Brian Eno |publisher=''New York Times''|date=December 12, 2012|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref> The album debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 selling just under on 73,000 copies, making it her lowest first-week sales in the United States<ref name=lotuscomeback>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697829/christina-aguilera-lotus-review.jhtml |title=Christina Aguilera's Lotus: Why Her 'Comeback' Album Wasn't A Comeback At All |publisher=MTV News. MTV Networks|date=November 21, 2012 |accessdate=November 21, 2012}}</ref> and was less successful worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/thesound/a439874/what-happened-to-christina-aguilera.html |title= What happened to Christina Aguilera? |publisher=Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi Médias|accessdate=November 21, 2012}}</ref> ''Lotus'' has since sold 240,000 copies<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/157091255/Week-11-2013-SoundScan-Chartpack|title=Soundscan Chartpack|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2013|accessdate=March 17, 2013}}</ref> in the United States making it her lowest selling album to date.<ref>{{cite web|last=Peoples|first=Glen|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1510522/business-matters-how-much-will-irving-azoff-be-missed-on-live-nations |title=Business Matters: How Much Will Irving Azoff Be Missed on Live Nation's Bottom Line? |publisher=''Billboard'' Biz|date=January 2, 2013|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref> The lead single, "]", debuted and peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was a moderate hit worldwide. "]", a ] duet with Blake Shelton, was released as the second single from the album. | |||
At the ], Aguilera was honored with a Special Achievement Award for her career and charity work. She also recorded her first Spanish-language track in over a decade titled "]", which was released as the title song for the soundtrack and film of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/502736/christina-aguilera-returns-to-latin-roots-on-soundtrack-song-listen |title=Christina Aguilera Returns to Latin Roots on Soundtrack Song |publisher=Billboard.com |date=March 7, 2012 |accessdate=March 10, 2012}}</ref> Aguilera collaborated with Cee Lo Green on the song "]" from his album '']'', and with rapper ] on the track "]" from his album '']''. "Feel This Moment" reached the top ten in several countries and peaked at number eight in United States, selling over 2 million copies.<ref name="chartwatch 2013">{{cite news |url=http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-july-28-2013-songs-radio-hesistates-203418912.html |title=Week Ending July 28, 2013. Songs: Radio Hesitates On One Direction |author=Paul Grein |work=Chart Watch |publisher=Yahoo |date=July 31, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera collaborated with Mexican singer ] on a cover of the song "]", released as the theme song for the soap opera '']''. Upon the conclusion of the ] of ''The Voice'' in December 2012, Aguilera looked to promote ''Lotus'' and returned for the ] in September 2013. During production of the fifth season, Aguilera appeared on the ] for the film '']'', on the track "]". Aguilera collaborated with ] on the track "]", having heard their original solo version earlier that year. The song was re-recorded with Aguilera's vocals and released as the lead single for their debut album, '']'' "Say Something" peaked at number four, becoming Aguilera's eleventh top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trust |first=Gary |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5812407/miley-cyrus-wrecking-ball-swings-back-to-no-1-on-hot-100 |title=Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" Swings Back To No. 1 On Hot 100 |publisher=''Billboard'' |date=December 4, 2013 |accessdate=December 5, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera later collaborated with ] on the remix for her single "]" (2013), which was released in January 2014. | |||
Having separated in September, Aguilera filed for divorce from Bratman in October 2010, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their son.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fleeman|first1= Mike|first2= Ulrica|last2= Wihlborg|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20434117,00.html|title=Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce|work=People|date=October 14, 2010|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> After reaching a private settlement and custody deal, their divorce was finalized on April 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/christina-aguilera-jordan-bratman-finalize-their-divorce-2011152|title=Christina Aguilera, Jordan Bratman Finalize Their Divorce|work=]|date=February 15, 2014|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> In late 2010, Aguilera started dating with Matthew Rutler, whom she met during the set of ''Burlesque''.<ref name="Engaged">{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/christina-aguilera-engaged-boyfriend-matt-rutler-article-1.1615176|title=Christina Aguilera engaged to boyfriend Matt Rutler, reveals massive ring on Twitter|work=]|first=Nina|last=Golgowski|date=February 14, 2014|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> On March 1, 2011, the couple was arrested for ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|work=Los Angeles Times|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/christina-aguilera-arrested-boyfriend-matthew-rutler-dui.html|first=Christie|last= D'Zurilla |title=Christina Aguilera arrested, released|date=March 1, 2011 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20110304225559/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/03/christina-aguilera-arrested-boyfriend-matthew-rutler-dui.html|archivedate=March 4, 2011}}</ref> They were later released on bail and no charges were filed.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mann|first1=Camille|title=Christina Aguilera arrested for public drunkenness, say reports|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/christina-aguilera-arrested-for-public-drunkenness-say-reports/|accessdate=June 15, 2014|publisher=CBS News|date=March 1, 2011}}</ref> | |||
In early 2014, Aguilera announced her engagement to musician and film producer Matthew Rutler, whom she began dating in late 2010 after meeting on the set of ''Burlesque''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Shira |first=Dahvi |url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20787624,00.html |title=Christina Aguilera Is Engaged to Matt Rutler - Couples, Engagements, Christina Aguilera, Matt Rutler |publisher=People.com |date=January 14, 2013 |accessdate=February 15, 2014}}</ref> Several days later, it was announced that Aguilera and Rutler are expecting a baby.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://celebritybabies.people.com/2014/02/20/christina-aguilera-pregnant-expecting-baby-matt-rutler/|title=Christina Aguilera Is Pregnant!|work=People|date=February 20, 2014 |accessdate=February 20, 2014|first=Sarah|last=Michaud}}</ref> On March 28, 2014, Aguilera will hold a free concert at the ] in ], ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://paultan.org/2014/02/17/twin-towers-live-2014-christina-aguilera-rain-craig-david-star-free-klcc-concert/|title=Twin Towers @ Live 2014 – Christina Aguilera, Rain and Craig David to star in free KLCC concert|publisher=ASEAN Automotive News }}</ref> | |||
At the ], Aguilera accidentally omitted a line while performing the U.S. national anthem "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/02/christina-aguilera-national-anthem-video-super-bowl-2011.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20131007094458/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/02/christina-aguilera-national-anthem-video-super-bowl-2011.html|title=Christina Aguilera kills the national anthem|date=February 6, 2011|work=Los Angeles Times|archivedate=October 7, 2013|first=Christie|last=D'Zurilla}}</ref> She later apologized, saying, "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place. I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.torontosun.com/entertainment/music/2011/02/07/17179721-wenn-story.html |title=Aguilera sorry for Super Bowl fumble|work=] |date=December 12, 2010 |accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref> The following week, Aguilera, alongside ], ], ] and ] opened the ], paying tribute to ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Semigran|first=Aly|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1657852/christina-aguilera-jennifer-hudson-aretha-franklin-grammy-tribute/|title=Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson Belt Out Aretha Franklin Grammy Tribute|publisher=MTV News|date=February 13, 2011|accessdate=December 4, 2012}}</ref> From April 2011 through December 2012, Aguilera served as a coach on the television series '']'' for its three first seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tv-den/2011/may/2/youre-going-want-turn-around-voice/ |first=Craig|last=Sanger|title= You're going to want to turn around for The Voice |work=The Washington Times|date=May 2, 2011 |accessdate=May 2, 2011}}</ref> In June, she was featured on ]'s single "]", which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1172581/maroon-5-and-christina-aguileras-moves-like-jagger-struts-to-no-1-on |title=Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's 'Moves Like Jagger' Struts To No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 |work=Billboard|date=August 31, 2011|first=Gary|last=Trust |accessdate=August 31, 2011}}</ref> In 2012, the single sold seven million copies worldwide, becoming the ninth best-selling single of the year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/bruno-mars-claims-2-best-selling-digital-songs-of-2011/047866|title=Bruno Mars claims 2 best-selling digital songs of 2011 |work=]|date=January 23, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2012}}</ref> | |||
⚫ | ===2012–present: ''Lotus'' and |
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In March 2012, Aguilera released the Spanish-language track "]" as the title song for the soundtrack and film of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/latin-christina-aguilera-track-featured-297764|title=Latin Christina Aguilera Track Featured on Will Ferrell's 'Casa de Mi Padre' Soundtrack|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 8, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QhAPhzwn|archivedate=June 29, 2014}}</ref> Later that month, Aguilera confirmed that she was working on a follow-up to ''Bionic'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a373459/christina-aguilera-new-album-is-quality-over-quantity.html|title=Christina Aguilera: 'New album is quality over quantity'|first=Lewis|last=Corner|publisher=Digital Spy|date=March 27, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QmnqYsGv|archivedate=July 3, 2014}}</ref> which she named '']'' and described as a personal "rebirth".<ref name="CareerBiggest">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/list/474045/christina-aguileras-top-10-biggest-career-moments?page=0%2C2|title=Christina Aguilera's Top 10 Biggest Career Moments|work=Billboard|date=November 21, 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6QmnwPM1s|archivedate=July 3, 2014|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz}}</ref> Released on November 9, 2012, ''Lotus'' became her least successful album,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/thesound/a439874/what-happened-to-christina-aguilera.html|title=What happened to Christina Aguilera?|publisher=Digital Spy|first=Nick|last=Levine|accessdate=November 21, 2012}}</ref> debuting at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 with first-week sales of 73,408 units.<ref name=lotuscomeback>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1697829/christina-aguilera-lotus-review/|title=Christina Aguilera's Lotus: Why Her 'Comeback' Album Wasn't A Comeback At All |publisher=MTV News|date=November 21, 2012 |accessdate=November 21, 2012}}</ref> The album has sold 240,000 copies<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.docstoc.com/docs/157091255/Week-11-2013-SoundScan-Chartpack|title=Soundscan Chartpack|publisher=]|date=May 18, 2013|accessdate=March 17, 2013}}</ref> and 687,000 tracks in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|last=Peoples|first=Glen|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1510522/business-matters-how-much-will-irving-azoff-be-missed-on-live-nations |title=Business Matters: How Much Will Irving Azoff Be Missed on Live Nation's Bottom Line? |publisher=''Billboard'' Biz|date=January 2, 2013|accessdate=April 2, 2013}}</ref> The album's lead single, "]", debuted and peaked at number 34 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was a moderate hit worldwide.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/299251/Christina+Aguilera/chart?f=379|title=Chart history for Christina Aguilera|work=Billboard|accessdate=June 20, 2014}}</ref><ref name="AguileraHungMedien">{{cite web|url=http://www.australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Christina+Aguilera|title=Discography Christina Aguilera|publisher=Australian-charts.com|accessdate=June 20, 2014}}</ref> The second single "]", a duet with Blake Shelton, peaked at number 71 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> | |||
In late 2012, Aguilera appeared on the tracks "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with ] from his album '']'',<ref name="SteppinOut">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474622/tony-bennett-christina-aguilera-duet-on-steppin-out-with-my-baby-listen|first=Hugh|last=McIntyre|title=Tony Bennett & Christina Aguilera Duet on 'Steppin' Out With My Baby': Listen|work=Billboard|date=October 16, 2012|accessdate=August 27, 2013}}</ref> and "]" with ] from his album '']''.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 21, 2012|first=Lewis|last=Corner|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a407396/christina-aguilera-to-feature-on-new-cee-lo-green-christmas-album.html|title=Christina Aguilera to feature on new Cee Lo Green Christmas album |publisher=Digital Spy|accessdate=October 8, 2012}}</ref> Upon the conclusion of the ] of ''The Voice'' in December 2012, Aguilera was replaced by ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474926/the-voice-locks-in-fourth-fifth-seasons-on-nbc|first=David|last=Greenwald|title='The Voice' Locks In Fourth, Fifth Seasons on NBC|work=Billboard|date=September 25, 2012|accessdate=June 20, 2014}}</ref> In January 2013, Aguilera was featured on ]'s single "]", which peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> She appeared on Mexican singer ]'s cover of "]" from his album '']'' that May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.es/Tengo-Ganas-feat-Christina-Aguilera/dp/B00CVOE7A2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381524382&sr=8-1|title=Hoy Tengo Ganas De Ti : Alejandro Fernández|publisher=Amazon.es (Spain)|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref> | |||
Aguilera returned for the ] of ''The Voice'' in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/462458/the-voice-season-5-premiere-coaches-christina-aguilera-and-cee-lo-green-make-a-triumphant-return|title=The Voice Season 5 Premiere: Coaches Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green Make a Triumphant Return|first=Leanne|last=Aguilera|publisher=E! Online|date=September 23, 2013|accessdate=June 20, 2014}}</ref> That October, Aguilera recorded "]" for '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5740698/christina-aguilera-delivers-we-remain-for-catching-fire-soundtrack|title=Christina Aguilera Delivers 'We Remain' for 'Catching Fire' Soundtrack: Listen |work=Billboard|date=October 1, 2013 |accessdate=October 2, 2013}}</ref> A month later, she appeared on the re-recorded version of single "]", a duet with ] from their debut studio album '']'';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music-mix.ew.com/2014/01/16/a-great-big-world-talks-christina-aguilera-their-new-album-and-the-spectrum-of-sexuality/|title=A Great Big World talks Christina Aguilera, their new album, and the spectrum of sexuality|first=Jodi|last=Walker|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 16, 2014|accessdate=June 24, 2014}}</ref> it peaked at number four on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="AguileraBBCharts"/> and was certified quadruple-platinum for sales of over 4 million units in the United States<ref>http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?content_selector=gold-platinum-searchable-database</ref>. In January 2014, Aguilera was featured on a remix version of ]'s single "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-what-u-want-feat.-christina/id788988612|title=Do What U Want (Remix feat. Christina Aguilera) – Single|publisher=iTunes Store|location=United States|accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> Aguilera became engaged to Rutler on February 14, 2014,<ref name="Engaged"/> and announced her pregnancy the following month.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/christina-aguilera-pregnant-with-baby-girl-with-fiance-matt-rutler-2014283|title=Christina Aguilera Pregnant With Baby Girl With Fiance Matt Rutler|first=Stephanie|last=Webber|work=Us Weekly|date=March 28, 2014|accessdate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> In April, she announced that she started working on her eighth studio album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lipshutz |first=Jason |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6062726/christina-aguilera-working-on-new-album?utm_source=twitter |title=Christina Aguilera Working On New Album|work=Billboard|date=April 21, 2014 |accessdate=April 24, 2014}}</ref> For the ] and ] seasons of ''The Voice'', Aguilera was respectively replaced by Shakira and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/shakira-usher-return-voice-season-6-article-1.1551737|title=Shakira, Usher returning to 'The Voice' for Season 6|first=Zayda|last=Rivera|work=New York Daily News|date=December 18, 2013|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/christina-aguilera-gwen-stefani-the-voice-confirms-coach-2014294|title=Christina Aguilera Welcomes Gwen Stefani to The Voice, Confirms Singer's Role as Season 7 Coach|first=Rachel|last=McRady|work=Us Weekly|date=April 29, 2014|accessdate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> | |||
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Aguilera is a ],<ref>{{cite news|first=Hermione|last= Hoby |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/13/christina-aguilera-interview-bionic |title=Christina Aguilera: 'I'm a very sexual person by nature'|work=The Guardian |date= June 13, 2010|accessdate=November 5, 2011}}</ref> having a ] spanning four octaves.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gayles|first=Contessa|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Voice' Coach and 'Dirrty' Pop Star Christina Aguilera|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110601042700/http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera|archivedate=June 1, 2011|date=May 24, 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> She frequently uses ] in her songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17039208|title=Whitney Houston and the art of melisma|first=Lauren |last=Everitt|publisher=]|date=February 15, 2012|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref> |
Aguilera is a ],<ref>{{cite news|first=Hermione|last= Hoby |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/13/christina-aguilera-interview-bionic |title=Christina Aguilera: 'I'm a very sexual person by nature'|work=The Guardian |date= June 13, 2010|accessdate=November 5, 2011}}</ref> having a ] spanning four octaves. She has often been referred to as "The Voice of a Generation".<ref>{{cite news | title=Christina glitzes up Garden | work=New York Daily News | page=16 | first=Jim | last=Farber | date=March 24, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gayles|first=Contessa|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Voice' Coach and 'Dirrty' Pop Star Christina Aguilera|url=http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110601042700/http://blog.music.aol.com/2011/05/24/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-voice-christina-aguilera|archivedate=June 1, 2011|date=May 24, 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> She frequently uses ] in her songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17039208|title=Whitney Houston and the art of melisma|first=Lauren |last=Everitt|publisher=]|date=February 15, 2012|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref> <ref name="NYTimesVoice"/> ] writing for ''The New York Times'' noted that Aguilera's vocal performance was highly influenced by Carey and Houston, sharing that "Aguilera has been one of the foremost practitioners of the overpowering, Category 5 vocal style known as melisma. Ms. Carey, Ms. Houston and Ms. Aguilera, to name its three main champions, are most associated with the period from the late ’80s through the late ’90s".<ref name="NYTimesVoice">{{cite web|last=Browne|first= David|work=The New York Times|date=December 24, 2010|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/arts/music/26browne.html?_r=1|title= Trilling Songbirds Clip Their Wings|accessdate=January 4, 2010}}</ref> A journal by Ann Powers for the ''Los Angeles Times'' pointed out the influences of ], ] and ] on Aguilera's vocal style, opining that the "Aguilera's Streisand-esque tendencies" " her figure out how to become the 'great singer' she's been dubbed since she released her first single, the wise-beyond-its-years 'Genie in a Bottle', at 18".<ref>{{cite web|last=Powers|first=Ann|work=Los Angeles Times|date= August 15, 2006|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/15/entertainment/et-christina15|title= Old-school? Her?|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130301065054/http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/15/entertainment/et-christina15|archivedate= March 1, 2013}}</ref> ] from '']'' wrote, "Aguilera doesn't need to reincarnate ] to be a serious singer. She already is one, in the tradition of nineteen-nineties pop and R&B, skillfully deploying ] for razzle-dazzle".<ref name="NewYorker">{{cite news|last=Frere-Jones|first=Sasha|title=Sex Symbols|url=http://www.newyorker.com/archive/2006/09/04/060904crmu_music|accessdate=August 12, 2013|work=]|date=September 4, 2006}}</ref> In November 2008, '']'' placed Aguilera at number 58 on its list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, writing that " has had the finesse and power of a blues queen ever since she was a child star".<ref name="RS">{{cite news | title=100 Greatest Singers of All Time: Christina Aguilera |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-singers-of-all-time-19691231/christina-aguilera-20101202|date=November 27, 2008|work=Rolling Stone| archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20140705143029/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-greatest-singers-of-all-time-19691231/christina-aguilera-20101202|archivedate=July 5, 2014}}</ref> | ||
Aguilera has been criticized in the '']'' for ] on her songs and concerts.<ref name="EWOver">{{cite web|last=William|first= Chris|work=Entertainment Weekly|date= December 11, 2001|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,91277,00.html|title=Genie at Full Throttle|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref><ref name="MTVOver">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1523040/the-scourge-of-american-idol-oversingers/|title=The Scourge Of ‘American Idol’: Oversingers |first=Corey|last=Moss|publisher=MTV News|date=February 2, 2006|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref><ref name="SeattleOver">{{cite web|url=http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2003633250_oversinging26.html|title=Wo-o-o, whoa: Stop oversinging!|first=Preston|last=Jones|work=]|date=March 26, 2007|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref> John Eskow from '']'' named Aguilera a main proponent for "oversouling", described as the "gratuitous and confected melisma".<ref>{{cite news|last=Eskow|first=John|title=Christina Aguilera and the Hideous Cult of Oversouling|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-eskow/christina-aguilera-and-th_b_819979.html|accessdate=December 5, 2012|work=The Huffington Post|date=February 8, 2011}}</ref> Lucy Davies, a writer for ], opined that although Aguilera had "a stunning voice", she "could be more varied, simply by cutting out some of the 'y-e-e-eeeh, woah yeh's'".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Davies|first1=Lucy|title=Christina Aguilera Back to Basics Review|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/4g25|publisher=]|accessdate=June 15, 2014|date=August 14, 2006}}</ref> Longtime producer ], who wrote the song "Beautiful", revealed about the recording sessions with Aguilera, "I tried to keep it straight. I told her to get rid of the finger waves. Every time she'd start going into "hoo-ha", I'd stop the tape. I'm like, 'You're doing it again'".<ref>{{cite web|last=Hiatt|first= Brian|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=October 29, 2002|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,385297_2,00.html|title='Dirrty' Work|accessdate=July 11, 2014}}</ref> | |||
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Amongst Aguilera's music videos, "Dirrty" has been noted as one of the most influential videos in pop culture,<ref>{{cite news| last=Sanneh|first=Kelefa|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/26/arts/music/26xtin.html?ref=christinaaguilera&_r=0| title=Dirrty Girl, Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Woman|date=March 26, 2007 |accessdate=August 2, 2013|work=The New York Times}}</ref> which MTV, VH1, ], '']'' and several publications voted and named as the sexiest female music video of all time.<ref name="DirrtyVideo">{{cite web|last=Runtagh |first=Jordan |url=http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2013-08-11/25-most-scandalously-sexy-music-videos/12/ |title=The 25 Most Scandalously Sexy Music Videos Of All Time |publisher=VH1 |date=August 11, 2013 |accessdate=August 15, 2013}}</ref> MTV named "Dirrty" the sexiest video ever made and was listed second on VH1's 25 Most Scandalously Sexy Music Videos of All Time.<ref name="DirrtyVideo"/> She has won two Video Music Awards including ] and has been nominated eighteen times including ] and is considered one of the greatest women of the music video era by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/photos/gallery/?fid=1477005&page=2&thumbnails=true |title=Photo | The Greatest | Ep. 072 | 50 Greatest Women Of the Video Era | Thumbnails |publisher=VH1.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Publications including '']'', ''The New York Times'', ''The Los Angeles Times'', and ''Maxim'' have regarded Aguilera as a ].<ref name="NewYorker"/><ref name="LATimes"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Sanneh |first=Kelefa |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/08/arts/the-new-season-music-idol-returns-her-image-remade.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm |title=The New Season/Music Idol Returns |publisher=''The New York Times'' |date=February 13, 2012 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Maxim">{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/hot-100/2003-hot-100 |title=2003 Hot 100 |publisher=Maxim |date=May 1, 2003 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Consistently, she is ranked on the ''Maxim'' and ''FHM'' Hot 100 list, in 2003 was voted as the Sexiest Woman of the Year by ''Maxim'', and her second cover became, and remains, the biggest-selling issue to date.<ref name="Maxim"/><ref name="MaximHot100">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maxim-magazine-unveils-the-hot-100-for-2003-55695342.html|title=Maxim Magazine Unveils the 'Hot 100' for 2003|publisher=PRNewsire|date=May 16, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera has also been regarded as a ] and fashion icon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458472/christina-gwen-stefani-dita-von-teese-help-bring-back-burlesque/|title=Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque|author=Tanya Edwards|publisher=MTV. Viacom|date=November 4, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Versace">Susman, Gary (March 5, 2003). . ''EW''. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref><ref name="Abbey">{{cite web|author=Becky Bain |url=http://idolator.com/5832331/christina-aguilera-the-abbey-gay-walk-of-fame |title=Christina Aguilera Immortalized On Gay Walk Of Fame | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on |publisher=Idolator.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> She was the first honoree on ]'s Gay Walk of Fame for her contributions to gay culture.<ref name="Abbey"/> The music video for "Beautiful" earned Aguilera a ] for its positive portrayal of the LGBT Community. The UK ] charity ] named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/5511.asp|title=Christina</ref> Aguilera's costume from the film ''Burlesque'', was featured in the ]'s Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2011/02/Oscar-nominated-fashions-on-display-at-LA-museum/43906488/1 |title= Oscar-nominated fashions on display at L.A. museum |last=Cohen |first=Sandy |publisher=''USA Today'' |date=February 20, 2011 |accessdate= August 12, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was honored with a Star on the ] and is included on the "Women Who Rock" exhibition by the ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/artsspecial/women-who-rock-exhibit-traces-female-music-artists-in-america.html | work=The New York Times | first=Elizabeth | last=Olson | title=‘Women Who Rock' Exhibit Traces Female Music Artists in America | date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> A wax figure of Aguilera can be found at ] wax museum in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madametussaudswaxmuseum.com/branches/madame-tussauds-london.htm |title=Madame Tussauds London | Tussauds Wax Museum London |publisher=Madametussaudswaxmuseum.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was among the 50 Most Powerful Mothers of 2014 by '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.workingmother.com/content/50-most-powerful-moms-2014|title=50 Most Powerful Moms of 2014|publisher=Working Mother|first=Vivian|last=Schaffel|accessdate=June 12, 2014}}</ref> and was ranked at number 12 on ''TIME'''s list of The 100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/109947/web-ranking/|title=The 100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web|work=TIME|accessdate=June 12, 2014|first=Chris|last=Wilson|date=May 27, 2014}}</ref> | Amongst Aguilera's music videos, "Dirrty" has been noted as one of the most influential videos in pop culture,<ref>{{cite news| last=Sanneh|first=Kelefa|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/26/arts/music/26xtin.html?ref=christinaaguilera&_r=0| title=Dirrty Girl, Sometimes It’s Hard to Be a Woman|date=March 26, 2007 |accessdate=August 2, 2013|work=The New York Times}}</ref> which MTV, VH1, ], '']'' and several publications voted and named as the sexiest female music video of all time.<ref name="DirrtyVideo">{{cite web|last=Runtagh |first=Jordan |url=http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2013-08-11/25-most-scandalously-sexy-music-videos/12/ |title=The 25 Most Scandalously Sexy Music Videos Of All Time |publisher=VH1 |date=August 11, 2013 |accessdate=August 15, 2013}}</ref> MTV named "Dirrty" the sexiest video ever made and was listed second on VH1's 25 Most Scandalously Sexy Music Videos of All Time.<ref name="DirrtyVideo"/> She has won two Video Music Awards including ] and has been nominated eighteen times including ] and is considered one of the greatest women of the music video era by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/photos/gallery/?fid=1477005&page=2&thumbnails=true |title=Photo | The Greatest | Ep. 072 | 50 Greatest Women Of the Video Era | Thumbnails |publisher=VH1.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Publications including '']'', ''The New York Times'', ''The Los Angeles Times'', and ''Maxim'' have regarded Aguilera as a ].<ref name="NewYorker"/><ref name="LATimes"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Sanneh |first=Kelefa |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2002/09/08/arts/the-new-season-music-idol-returns-her-image-remade.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm |title=The New Season/Music Idol Returns |publisher=''The New York Times'' |date=February 13, 2012 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Maxim">{{cite web|url=http://www.maxim.com/hot-100/2003-hot-100 |title=2003 Hot 100 |publisher=Maxim |date=May 1, 2003 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Consistently, she is ranked on the ''Maxim'' and ''FHM'' Hot 100 list, in 2003 was voted as the Sexiest Woman of the Year by ''Maxim'', and her second cover became, and remains, the biggest-selling issue to date.<ref name="Maxim"/><ref name="MaximHot100">{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/maxim-magazine-unveils-the-hot-100-for-2003-55695342.html|title=Maxim Magazine Unveils the 'Hot 100' for 2003|publisher=PRNewsire|date=May 16, 2003|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera has also been regarded as a ] and fashion icon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1458472/christina-gwen-stefani-dita-von-teese-help-bring-back-burlesque/|title=Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque|author=Tanya Edwards|publisher=MTV. Viacom|date=November 4, 2004|accessdate=October 20, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Versace">Susman, Gary (March 5, 2003). . ''EW''. Retrieved on May 25, 2007.</ref><ref name="Abbey">{{cite web|author=Becky Bain |url=http://idolator.com/5832331/christina-aguilera-the-abbey-gay-walk-of-fame |title=Christina Aguilera Immortalized On Gay Walk Of Fame | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on |publisher=Idolator.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> She was the first honoree on ]'s Gay Walk of Fame for her contributions to gay culture.<ref name="Abbey"/> The music video for "Beautiful" earned Aguilera a ] for its positive portrayal of the LGBT Community. The UK ] charity ] named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/5511.asp|title=Christina</ref> Aguilera's costume from the film ''Burlesque'', was featured in the ]'s Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2011/02/Oscar-nominated-fashions-on-display-at-LA-museum/43906488/1 |title= Oscar-nominated fashions on display at L.A. museum |last=Cohen |first=Sandy |publisher=''USA Today'' |date=February 20, 2011 |accessdate= August 12, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was honored with a Star on the ] and is included on the "Women Who Rock" exhibition by the ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/arts/artsspecial/women-who-rock-exhibit-traces-female-music-artists-in-america.html | work=The New York Times | first=Elizabeth | last=Olson | title=‘Women Who Rock' Exhibit Traces Female Music Artists in America | date=October 26, 2012}}</ref> A wax figure of Aguilera can be found at ] wax museum in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madametussaudswaxmuseum.com/branches/madame-tussauds-london.htm |title=Madame Tussauds London | Tussauds Wax Museum London |publisher=Madametussaudswaxmuseum.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera was among the 50 Most Powerful Mothers of 2014 by '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.workingmother.com/content/50-most-powerful-moms-2014|title=50 Most Powerful Moms of 2014|publisher=Working Mother|first=Vivian|last=Schaffel|accessdate=June 12, 2014}}</ref> and was ranked at number 12 on ''TIME'''s list of The 100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/109947/web-ranking/|title=The 100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web|work=TIME|accessdate=June 12, 2014|first=Chris|last=Wilson|date=May 27, 2014}}</ref> | ||
Aguilera has won four Grammy Awards, amongst seventeen nominations. At the age of 19, she received her first, the ], making her the second youngest solo recipient behind ] and ]. Aguilera was also the youngest artist to win the ]. Her performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards ceremony was named the 3rd ] and listed as one of the greatest Grammy performances of the last 25 years by ''The Washington Post''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stewart |first=Allison |url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2011/02/lists_the_top_five_most_unexpe.html |title=Lists: The top five most unexpectedly great Grammy performances of the past 25 years |publisher=''The Washington Post'' |date=February 9, 2011 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> She appears twice on ]'s list of the 25 Best Grammy Moments of all time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lynch |first=Joe |url=http://www.fuse.tv/galleries/2013/01/grammy-best-moments-gallery#22 |title=25 Best Grammy Moments of All-Time |publisher=Fuse.Tv |date=January 30, 2013 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> During the opening of the ] Aguilera joined Madonna, Britney Spears, and ]. MTV listed the performance as the number-one opening moment in the history of the ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1593419/the-top-10-opening-moments-in-vma-history-from-madonna-to-the-present/ |title=The Top 10 Opening Moments In VMA History: From Madonna To The Present | MTV Video Music Awards |publisher=Mtv.com |date=August 24, 2008 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera's songs have been covered and performed on the television programs '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/glee-darren-criss-matt-bomer-duran-duran-christina-aguilera-309174 |title= ''Glee'' First Listen: Darren Criss and Matt Bomer Cover Duran Duran, Christina Aguilera |last= Goldberg |first= Lesley |publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter'' |date= March 6, 2012 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/28/christina-aguilera-glee/ |title= Buzz Bites (4/28/10): Christina Aguilera Gets The ''Glee'' Treatment |last= Ryan |first= Chris |publisher=MTV |date= March 28, 2010 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.eonline.com/news/276870/new-series-sneak-katharine-mcphee-s-beautiful-smash-video |title= New Series Sneak: Katharine McPhee's "Beautiful" ''Smash'' Video |last= Marquina |first= Sierra |publisher=EOnline.com |date= November 24, 2011 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera has |
Aguilera has won four Grammy Awards, amongst seventeen nominations. At the age of 19, she received her first, the ], making her the second youngest solo recipient behind ] and ]. Aguilera was also the youngest artist to win the ]. Her performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards ceremony was named the 3rd ] and listed as one of the greatest Grammy performances of the last 25 years by ''The Washington Post''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Stewart |first=Allison |url=http://blog.washingtonpost.com/clicktrack/2011/02/lists_the_top_five_most_unexpe.html |title=Lists: The top five most unexpectedly great Grammy performances of the past 25 years |publisher=''The Washington Post'' |date=February 9, 2011 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> She appears twice on ]'s list of the 25 Best Grammy Moments of all time.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lynch |first=Joe |url=http://www.fuse.tv/galleries/2013/01/grammy-best-moments-gallery#22 |title=25 Best Grammy Moments of All-Time |publisher=Fuse.Tv |date=January 30, 2013 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> During the opening of the ] Aguilera joined Madonna, Britney Spears, and ]. MTV listed the performance as the number-one opening moment in the history of the ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1593419/the-top-10-opening-moments-in-vma-history-from-madonna-to-the-present/ |title=The Top 10 Opening Moments In VMA History: From Madonna To The Present | MTV Video Music Awards |publisher=Mtv.com |date=August 24, 2008 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera's songs have been covered and performed on the television programs '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/glee-darren-criss-matt-bomer-duran-duran-christina-aguilera-309174 |title= ''Glee'' First Listen: Darren Criss and Matt Bomer Cover Duran Duran, Christina Aguilera |last= Goldberg |first= Lesley |publisher=''The Hollywood Reporter'' |date= March 6, 2012 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/28/christina-aguilera-glee/ |title= Buzz Bites (4/28/10): Christina Aguilera Gets The ''Glee'' Treatment |last= Ryan |first= Chris |publisher=MTV |date= March 28, 2010 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.eonline.com/news/276870/new-series-sneak-katharine-mcphee-s-beautiful-smash-video |title= New Series Sneak: Katharine McPhee's "Beautiful" ''Smash'' Video |last= Marquina |first= Sierra |publisher=EOnline.com |date= November 24, 2011 |accessdate= July 1, 2013}}</ref> Aguilera has influenced various contestants and winners from ''The Voice'', '']'' and '']'', including ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Pajer|first=Nicole|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/the-voice/articles/cassadee-pope-talks-her-emotional-performance-and-reveals-her-secret-fear-im-a-little-afraid-of-christina-aguilera-exclusive|title=Cassadee Pope Talks Her Emotional Performance and Reveals Her Secret Fear "I'm a Little Afraid of Christina Aguilera"|publisher=]|date=November 20, 2012|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|last=Slezak |first=Michael |url=http://tvline.com/2012/05/31/chris-mann-the-voice-nbc-season-2-exit-interview/ |publisher=TVLine.com |title=Chris Mann on leaving ''Glee'' behind, covering Josh Groban and defending Xtina |date=May 31, 2012 |accessdate=June 2, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/musicnews/Leona+Lewis-56788.html|title=Christina Aguilera gives Leona Lewis stage fright|publisher=Female First UK|date=September 12, 2008|accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNn_k9aRT0Y|title=Little Mix interview: Girls on spoiling their boyfriends and Zayn having a Gordie night out|publisher=The Showbiz 411|date=December 6, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|author=admin |url=http://raycornelius.com/who-is-alexandra-burke/ |title=– Who is Alexandra Burke? |publisher=Raycornelius.com |date=May 30, 2012 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> Kelly Clarkson,<ref>{{cite web|last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1696944/christina-aguilera-blake-shelton-kelly-clarkson-duet.jhtml |title=Christina Aguilera's Blake Shelton Duet Quenched Kelly Clarkson's Curiosity – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=November 7, 2012 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crushable.com/2009/08/27/entertainment/jordin-sparks-wants-to-sing-with-christina-aguilera/ |title=Jordin Sparks wants to sing with Christina Aguilera |publisher=Crushable |date=August 27, 2009 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.americanidol.com/videos/season_12/season_12_road_to_hollywood/candice-glover|title=Road to Hollywood, Season 12 – Candice Glover |publisher=AmericanIdol.com |year=2013 |accessdate=June 6, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_0IUnuloJQ |title=Jennifer Hudson – ASK:REPLY |publisher=YouTube |date=April 28, 2011 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/249284/showbiz/fil-mexican-jessica-sanchez-makes-it-to-a-i-s-top-24|title=Fil-Mexican Jessica Sanchez makes it to A.I.'s top 24 |publisher=GMA Network |date=February 24, 2012 |accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web|author=Loading... |url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/85901/Adam-Lambert-Chooses-Christina-Aguilera-Over-Lady-Gaga |title=Adam Lambert Chooses Christina Aguilera Over Lady Gaga – Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, Competitions |publisher=Entertainmentwise |date=August 25, 2012 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/518729/lean-green-party-machine.jhtml#id=1639631 |title=When I Was 17 – Ep. 4 |publisher=MTV.com |date=May 21, 2010 |accessdate=May 30, 2013}}</ref> Her work has influenced artists including ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/BWW-Exclusive-Interview-Pop-Duo-KARMIN-Rocks-to-the-Beat-of-New-Album-Pulses-20140213# ||title=Exclusive-Interview | publisher=Broadway World |accessdate=July 18, 2013}}</ref>, ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/people/5-minutes-with-ginny-blackmore/||title=5 Minutes with Ginny Blackmore|publisher=NZ Girl |accessdate=July 18, 2014}}</ref>, ],<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20041211105349/http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2004/oct/10/yehey/weekend/20041010wek1.html|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2004/oct/10/yehey/weekend/20041010wek1.html|title=Everybody's Idols|work=]|archivedate=December 11, 2014|accessdate=February 10, 2014}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/ashley-tisdale/related-artists/?filter=influencedBy |title=Ashley Tisdale Music Influences |publisher=MTV |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/950342/charice-live-qa-archived-video |title=Charice Live Q&A Archived Video |publisher=''Billboard''Biz |year= 2013|accessdate=July 10, 2013}}</ref> American figure skater ],<ref>{{cite web|author=Materville Studios – Host of Windy City Times |url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=30675 |title=Johnny Weir lets us in his 'World' – 4117 – Gay Lesbian Bi Trans News – Windy City Times |publisher=Windycitymediagroup.com |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> and American ] ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Abel |first=Alex |url=http://www.seventeen.com/health/fitness/dana-vollmer-motivation-tips |title=Dana Vollmer Success Tips – Dana Vollmer Interview |publisher=Seventeen |date=February 18, 2013 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> and more. Having been compared to Aguilera in the beginning of her career, ] has cited the singer as an influence saying, "When I was 15, I was singing "]" at the top of my lungs. She was an inspiration to me to have a wider vocal range."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/458017/lady-gaga-defends-miley-cyrus-lighten-up-and-leave-her-alone- |title=Lady Gaga Defends Miley Cyrus: "Lighten Up and Leave Her Alone!" |publisher=EOnline! |date=September 12, 2013 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> Critics compared Gaga's vocals to Aguilera on the song "]".<ref>{{cite web|author=Lars Brandle |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/5763135/lady-gagas-do-what-u-want-hits-the-web-listen |title=Lady Gaga's "Do What U Want" Hits The Web |publisher=''Billboard'' |date=October 21, 2013 |accessdate=November 19, 2013}}</ref> ] has named Aguilera an influence<ref>{{cite web|author=Vanessa WhiteWolf, with additional reporting from Sway |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1657823/miley-cyrus-grammy-pre-party/|title=Miley Cyrus, Other Stars Talk Grammys At Pre-Show Bash – Music, Celebrity, Artist News |publisher=MTV.com |date=February 13, 2011 |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> and referenced "Dirrty" for her music video "]".<ref>{{cite web|last=Montgomery |first=James |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1709291/miley-cyrus-we-cant-stop-music-video-premiere/|title=Miley Cyrus Gets 'Dirrty' In New 'We Can't Stop' Video |publisher=MTV |date=June 19, 2013 |accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref> ] of '']'' writes, "Cyrus liberates her inner Aguilera, blending old-time jazzy balladry, romantic righteousness and dubstep sub-bass."<ref>{{cite web|author=Kitty Empire |url=http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/oct/04/miley-cyrus-bangerz-review |title=Miley Cyrus: ''Bangerz'' – review |publisher=''The Guardian'' |date= October 4, 2013 |accessdate=October 11, 2013}}</ref> ] cites Aguilera as an influence,<ref>{{cite web|author=Jason Lipshutz |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/1561404/demi-lovato-qa-on-demi-her-x-factor-return-and-being-sick-of-party |title=Demi Lovato Q&A: On 'Demi,' Her 'X Factor' Return and Being Sick of Party Songs |publisher=''Billboard'' |date=May 13, 2013 |accessdate=June 21, 2014}}</ref> and dubbed by critics as "The best thing Disney's had since Christina Aguilera".<ref>{{cite news|author=''The Hollywood Reporter'' staff |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/demi-lovato-christina-aguilera-disney-219449 |title=Demi Lovato Dubbed 'The Best Thing Disney's Had Since Christina Aguilera' |publisher='']'' |date=August 4, 2011 |accessdate=September 15, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/27637810617913344 |title=Twitter / ArianaGrande: My Biggest Musical Influences |publisher=Twitter.com |date= |accessdate=May 13, 2013}}</ref> has cited Aguilera as one of her biggest musical influences. | ||
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Christina Aguilera | |
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Aguilera at the Sanremo Music Festival, Sanremo in 2006 | |
Born | Christina María Aguilera (1980-12-18) December 18, 1980 (age 44) Staten Island, New York, U.S. |
Occupations |
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Spouse |
Jordan Bratman (m. 2005–2011) |
Partner(s) | Matt Rutler (2010–present; engaged) |
Children | 1 |
Musical career | |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | RCA Records |
Website | christinaaguilera |
Musical artist |
Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist. Born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Rochester and Wexford, Pennsylvania, she appeared on television series Star Search and The Mickey Mouse Club as a child. Aguilera rose to prominence with her self-titled debut album in 1999, which spawned three US number-one singles: "Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants" and "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)". Her follow-up records, Mi Reflejo and My Kind of Christmas (2000), experienced moderate success worldwide. During the promotion of these albums, Aguilera's image was marketed as a bubblegum pop singer.
Displeased with her lack of input in her image and music, Aguilera assumed creative control for her fourth studio album, Stripped (2002), which draws influences from many music genres including soul, hip hop, Latin, rock and R&B. Aguilera's fifth studio album, Back to Basics (2006), incorporates elements of 1920s–1940s blues, soul, and jazz music. In 2010, Aguilera released her sixth studio album, Bionic, which features elements from electronic genres, and starred alongside Cher in the film Burlesque. Her seventh studio album, Lotus (2012), saw her return to the pop sound of her debut album. Since 2011, Aguilera has served as a coach on U.S. television series The Voice, having appeared on four of its six seasons. Besides her work in the entertainment industry, Aguilera was involved in charitable activities through human rights, world issues, and her work as a UN ambassador for the World Food Programme.
Aguilera is an established pop icon; her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including four Grammy Awards, one Latin Grammy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To date, Aguilera has sold 17.4 million albums in the United States and 50 million records worldwide. Rolling Stone ranked her at number 58 on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, becoming the youngest singer to appear on the list, while Billboard recognized Aguilera as the 20th best-selling artist of the 2000s.
Life and career
1980–98: Early life and career beginnings
Christina María Aguilera was born in Staten Island, New York on December 18, 1980 to US Army soldier Fausto Xavier Aguilera and violinist and pianist Shelly Loraine (née Fidler). Her father is an Ecuadorian, while her American mother has German, English, Irish, Scots-Irish, and French ancestries. Throughout her father's service in the Army, her family moved to various locations, including New Jersey, Texas, New York, and Japan. Her parents divorced when Aguilera was six years old. According to Aguilera and her mother, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally abusive, while she used music as an escape from the abuses. Even though her father has made several attempts to reconnect with her, Aguilera ruled out any chance of a reunion. Her father even denied allegations, saying that "I never abused them in any way and they know that". Aguilera, her mother and her younger sister Rachel then lived at her grandmother's home in Rochester, Pennsylvania, a town outside of Pittsburgh. Her mother later remarried and changed her name.
As a child, Aguilera aspired to be a singer. She was known locally as "the little girl with the big voice", singing in local talent shows and competitions. At the age of 8, Aguilera won her first talent show performing Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody". On March 15, 1990, she appeared on Star Search singing "A Sunday Kind of Love", but lost the competition at number 2. 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. Throughout her youth in Pittsburgh, Aguilera sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Pittsburgh Steelers football and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games, including during the 1992 Stanley Cup Finals. She attended Rochester Area School District and Marshall Middle School near Wexford. Her talent was kept a secret to avoid bullying from other children. Following her television appearances Aguilera experienced resentment and bullying including an incident in which her peers slashed the tires on her family's car. She attended North Allegheny Intermediate High School briefly until she was home schooled following several incidents. Aguilera recalls, "doing what I did and maybe being a little smaller, I was definitely picked on and bullied for the attention that I got. It was definitely unwanted attention and there was a lot of unfairness about it."
In 1991, Aguilera auditioned for a role on The Mickey Mouse Club; however, she did not meet the age requirements. Two years later, she joined the cast, performing musical numbers and sketch comedy, until the show's cancellation in 1994. Her co-stars included Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Ryan Gosling and Keri Russell where they nicknamed her "the Diva" for her performance style and voice. At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, "All I Wanna Do", a hit duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi. In 1997, she represented the United States at the international Golden Stag Festival with a two-song set. Aguilera entered talent contests on "teen night" at the Pegasus Lounge, a gay and lesbian nightclub in Pittsburgh. In 1998, Aguilera sent in a demo of her cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" to Disney, who were looking for a singer to record the song "Reflection" for their animated feature film Mulan (1998). The demo caught the attention of producer and label executive Ron Fair, who would later mentor her throughout her career and led to Aguilera earning a contract with RCA Records the same week. "Reflection" peaked within the top twenty on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
1999–2001: Christina Aguilera, Mi Reflejo, and new management
Aguilera's self-titled debut album was released on August 24, 1999. It was met with a favorable critical response, with Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic opining that the album "remains firmly within the teen-oriented dance-pop genre, but done right" and was "lightweight in the best possible sense – breezy, fun, engaging, and enjoyable on each repeated listen." It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and Canadian Albums Chart; it went on to ship eight million copies in the United States and over seventeen million copies worldwide. The album is included in the Top 100 Albums of All Time list of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) based on US sales. Aguilera's debut single, "Genie in a Bottle", was an international success, reaching number one of the US Billboard Hot 100 and several countries worldwide. It became the top-selling debut single of 1999, selling over 1.4 million units in the United States. Follow-up singles "What a Girl Wants" and "Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" also topped the Hot 100 during 1999 and 2000, while "I Turn to You" reached number three. Consequentially, Aguilera became one of few artists to have multiple number one successes from a debut album in Billboard history. Additionally, "What a Girl Wants" was the first number-one hit of the millennium. Aguilera appeared at 1999's Lilith Fair and performed during the Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show alongside Enrique Iglesias. In an effort to display the range of her voice, Aguilera performed piano-accompanied sets on television shows and private concerts. At the 2000 Grammy Awards, Aguilera won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist.
On September 12, 2000, Aguilera released her second album and first Spanish-language album, Mi Reflejo, containing five Spanish versions of songs from her previous album and new Spanish material. According to producer Rudy Pérez, with whom Aguilera recorded the album in Miami, Aguilera was only semi-fluent while recording, but understood the language, having grown up with her Ecuadorian father. The album peaked at number twenty-seven on the Billboard 200 and topped the Billboard Latin charts for a record nineteen weeks, making her the highest female debut of all time. Additionally, it made Aguilera the only artist in history to have back-to-back number one debuts with an English language album followed by a Spanish language album. The album sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and was certified 6× Platinum (Latin field) in the United States selling over 480,000 copies. Aguilera won the World Music Award and Billboard award as the best selling Latin artist that year. In 2001, it won Aguilera a Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. She also released a Christmas album, My Kind of Christmas, on October 24, 2000, and performed its only single, "The Christmas Song", at the White House that year. The song made Aguilera one of three artists to take the song into the top twenty on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was certified platinum in the United States and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Her first concert tour, Christina Aguilera in Concert, began in the summer of 2000 in the United States and ended in early 2001, when she toured South America and Asia. An ABC concert special, My Reflection, was released to DVD and certified Gold in the United States. Aguilera was Billboard's top selling female artist of 2000.
Ricky Martin asked Aguilera to duet with him on "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" from his album Sound Loaded, released in 2001 as the album's second single. The song reached number thirteen in the United States. In 2001, Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa, and Pink remade Labelle's 1975 single "Lady Marmalade" for the film Moulin Rouge! and its accompanying soundtrack. The song ultimately peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks and became the first airplay-only track in history to stay number one for more than one week. It was the year's top selling single worldwide, reaching number one in eleven other countries with over 5.2 million copies sold making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Lady Marmalade" earned all four performers a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. The video won two MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year in 2001. Later in 2001, "Just Be Free", a song from one of Aguilera's demos recorded when she was fifteen years old, appeared in record stores. When RCA Records discovered the single, they advised fans not to purchase it. Months later, Warlock Records was set to release Just Be Free, an album containing demo material. Aguilera filed a breach of contract and unfair competition suit against Warlock and the album's producers to block the release. The two parties came to a confidential settlement to release the album, where Aguilera lent out her name, likeness, and image for an unspecified amount of damages.
Despite her international success, Aguilera was dissatisfied with the music and image her management had created for her, having been marketed as a bubblegum pop singer because of the genre's upward financial trend. She mentioned plans for her next album to have more musical and lyrical depth. Aguilera's views of Steve Kurtz's influence in matters of her creative direction, the role of being her exclusive personal manager, and over-scheduling had in part caused her to seek legal means of terminating their management contract. In October 2000, Aguilera filed a breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit against her manager 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. She petitioned the California State Labor Commission to nullify the contract. Aguilera revealed while recording her then upcoming album, "I was being overworked. You find out that someone you thought was a friend is stealing money behind your back, and it's heartbreaking. I put faith in the people around me, and unfortunately, it bit me in the butt." After terminating Kurtz's services, Irving Azoff was hired as her new manager.
2002–05: Stripped, new image, and marriage
Having signed a global music publishing contract with Bertelsmann Music Group, Aguilera co-wrote much of the material for her fourth studio album, Stripped, released on October 25, 2002. It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 330,000 copies. During production of the album, she strayed from the teen pop styles of her earlier projects, and instead drew inspiration from R&B, soul, pop rock and hip hop. The album was produced primarily by Scott Storch and singer-songwriter Linda Perry. Aguilera co-wrote and partially finished "Miss Independent" for the record, though it later became the debut single by Kelly Clarkson. Aguilera cultivated an increasingly provocative image while promoting the record, during which time she adopted the nickname "Xtina", dyed her hair black, and got several tattoos and piercings. After appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone dressed in only boots and an electric guitar, Aguilera claimed that her new persona better reflected her personality than the previous image she felt forced into by RCA Records.
Aguilera initially generated much controversy over her new persona, notably upon the release of her music video for Stripped's lead single "Dirrty". Aguilera maintained that the clip was about being "in the power position, in complete command of everything around me." The single itself peaked at number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, but charted stronger in international territories. The second single, pop ballad "Beautiful", received critical acclaim from music critics. It reached number one in several countries and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song earned Aguilera the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The album was later supported by the follow-up singles "Fighter", "Can't Hold Us Down", and "The Voice Within" over the following two years. Stripped was certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and moved over ten million copies sold worldwide. Aguilera became the top-selling female artist in 2003, while the album appeared at number ten on the Billboard 200 year-end chart that year.
In June 2003, Aguilera joined Justin Timberlake on their co-headlining Justified and Stripped Tour. She then continued touring internationally with The Stripped Tour, which grossed $75 million by its conclusion. Aguilera later hosted both the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards and an episode of Saturday Night Live. During the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, Aguilera and Britney Spears garnered significant media attention after kissing Madonna during her performance that evening. Later that year, Aguilera was featured on the cover of Maxim, which became its best-selling issue with 2.8 million copies, and topped the magazine's Hot 100 list.
As Aguilera began work on her follow-up album in late 2004, she decided to embrace a mature image inspired by Marilyn Monroe, commenting that she "wanted to capture the authenticity of the Old Hollywood glam era." She, along with Ashley Judd, Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Teese, is credited with reviving the 1920s–40s Hollywood glamour style. Towards the end of the year, she recorded the jingle "Hello (Follow Your Own Star)" for a Mercedes-Benz advertisement, and released a remake of the Rose Royce disco song "Car Wash" with Missy Elliott for the animated film Shark Tale. Aguilera was also featured in "Tilt Ya Head Back" by Nelly and "Somos Novios" by Andrea Bocelli. A cover version of Leon Russell's "A Song for You" with Herbie Hancock earned her a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2006 ceremony. She performed "When You Wish upon a Star" during the Happiest Homecoming on Earth for the Disneyland Park, celebrating the fiftieth anniversary since its opening. Having began dating in 2002, Aguilera became engaged to music marketing executive Jordan Bratman in February 2005; the couple married on November 19, 2005, at an estate in Napa County, California.
2006–09: Back to Basics, motherhood, and hiatus
Aguilera described her fifth studio album, the double album Back to Basics, as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist." Aguilera continued to collaborate with Linda Perry, and enlisted new partners including DJ Premier, Kwamé, and Mark Ronson. The album was released on August 11, 2006, and was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics; Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic described Aguilera's previous image as a "necessary artistic move" that allowed her to "create her own style, one that is self-consciously stylized, stylish, and sexy." However, Jenny Eliscu from Rolling Stone felt that a two-disc release was unneeded, suggesting that a single disc "would have been nothing short of masterful." It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 346,000 copies. It has since sold 4.5 million units worldwide, with over 1.7 million sold in the United States.
"Ain't No Other Man" was serviced as the lead single from Back to Basics, and was met with general acclaim. It peaked at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The track won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2007 ceremony, where Aguilera also delivered a noteworthy rendition of "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" in tribute of its artist James Brown. The follow-up singles "Hurt", "Candyman", and "Oh Mother" enjoyed success in several countries. Aguilera co-directed the music videos for "Hurt" and "Candyman" with Floria Sigismondi and Matthew Rolston, respectively. In 2006, she began her Back to Basics Tour in support of the record, during which she visited Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The tour included cabaret, three-ring circus and juke joint sets and 10 piece costumes designed by Roberto Cavalli, and was released to DVD as Back to Basics: Live and Down Under in 2007. In total, the tour grossed an approximate $90 million, becoming the most successful American tour by a female that year. During this time, Aguilera was featured on the track "Tell Me" by Diddy. She was named the 19th richest woman in entertainment by Forbes, with a net worth of $60 million. Aguilera performed "Steppin' Out with My Baby" with Tony Bennett on the television special Tony Bennett: An American Classic, Saturday Night Live, and during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards. Their collaboration was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals at the 2008 ceremony. Aguilera gave birth to her son, Max Liron Bratman, on January 12, 2008.
In 2008, Aguilera appeared in the Martin Scorsese documentary Shine a Light which chronicles a two-day Rolling Stones concert in New York City's Beacon Theatre. The film features Aguilera performing "Live with Me" alongside Mick Jagger. She also had a brief cameo in the comedy film Get Him to the Greek, and appeared as a guest judge on the sixth season of Project Runway on Lifetime. She and designer Bob Mackie were the inspiration for the challenge in which they had to design a stage outfit for Aguilera. To commemorate Aguilera's ten years in the music industry, RCA Records released Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits on November 11, 2008. The greatest hits included her first three number one singles, and other songs released from her previous three albums. "Lady Marmalade" and several Spanish singles from Mi Reflejo were included in the worldwide releases. The album's only single, "Keeps Gettin' Better", debuted and peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, her highest debut on the chart. Following the greatest hits, Aguilera took over a year hiatus in 2009 to work on her then-upcoming album and film. She was one of Billboard's Top 20 Artists of the Decade in their year-end charts.
2010–11: Bionic, Burlesque, divorce, and The Voice
Aguilera's sixth studio album, Bionic, was released on June 8, 2010. Aguilera collaborated with producers including Tricky Stewart and Ester Dean, and songwriters Linda Perry and Sia Furler among other artists. Its material consisted primarily of mainstream pop records, and was influenced by electronic and dance music. The album's singles, "Not Myself Tonight" and "You Lost Me" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts but were unsuccessful elsewhere. Bionic marked her foray into the electropop genre, and received mixed reviews from critics. Allison Stewart of The Washington Post described the disc's "greatest disappointments" is its "virtual abandonment" of Aguilera's voice. She concluded that Aguilera attempts "to do it all, in her newfound domesticity, to wrest her crown from Gaga and reestablish her sex kitten bona fides." Sales of Bionic were underwhelming in the United States compared to her previous releases, selling 110,000 copies in its first week and landing at number three. It has since sold 330,000 copies in the United States. Shortly after the album's release, further promotion ended and a scheduled summer tour for the album was canceled due to "inadequate rehearsal time".
In November 2010, Aguilera appeared in her first feature film, the musical Burlesque and received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aguilera portrayed a small town girl, Ali Rose, who finds love and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club. The film was written and directed by Steve Antin who wrote the part of Ali specifically with Aguilera in mind. Aguilera performed eight of the musical numbers on the film's soundtrack released on November 22, 2010, and co-wrote a number of the tracks working with producers and writers including Tricky Stewart, Sia Furler, Samuel Dixon, Linda Perry, Claude Kelly, Danja, and Ron Fair. The remaining two tracks were sung by Cher, who co-starred alongside Aguilera. The soundtrack debuted in the top 20 and was certified Gold selling over 660,000 copies in the United States. Aguilera's co-stars also included Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci. Several critics praised Aguilera's performance. A review in Time states, "Aguilera might not be to your taste, but in terms of sheer power, she's impressive. If Ali were real, she'd have already been discovered on American Idol." While Variety wrote, "Aguilera, while undeniably entertaining when her character is onstage, cannot spin the slight backstory into anything resembling a full-blooded person." Though Burlesque was released to mixed reviews from critics, the film received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy and earned Aguilera, writer/producer Sia Furler and Samuel Dixon, a nomination for Best Original Song for the track "Bound to You". The soundtrack also earned Aguilera a Grammy nomination for Best Compilation Soundtrack. Burlesque grossed $90 million worldwide.
Aguilera collaborated with rapper T.I. on the track "Castle Walls" from his album No Mercy and appeared as herself on an episode of Entourage. Having separated in September, Aguilera filed for divorce from Bratman in October 2010, requesting joint legal and physical custody of their son. After reaching a private settlement and custody deal, their divorce was finalized the following April. Her appearance and personal life were the subject of scrutiny; with reports over out of control behavior and excessive drinking. On March 1, 2011, Aguilera was arrested for public intoxication in West Hollywood. She was later released on bail and no charges were filed. During Super Bowl XLV, Aguilera performed the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner", and accidentally omitted a line of the anthem. She later apologized saying, "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place. I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through." The following week, Aguilera, alongside Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride, Yolanda Adams, and Florence Welch opened the 2011 Grammy Awards paying tribute to Aretha Franklin.
Aguilera, alongside fellow musicians Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and CeeLo Green, signed on to be coaches on the American version of The Voice. Its first season premiered on April 26, 2011 on NBC, and proved successful for the network. Aguilera was later featured on the track "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5, which they performed on the series. It became her fifth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song sold over 14 million copies worldwide, establishing itself among the best-selling singles of all time. "Moves like Jagger" marks the first time two former Best New Artist Grammy Award winners have collaborated on a Hot 100 hit. It was nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards.
2012–present: Lotus and other projects
During production of her seventh studio album, Lotus, Aguilera collaborated with producers including Alex da Kid, Max Martin, Lucas Secon, Steve Robson, and Shellback, who expanded upon the electropop influence first seen in Bionic. It was released on November 13, 2012, and received mixed reviews from critics. MTV News commented that Lotus "wasn't a triumphant comeback album", adding that it was intended to "signify her return to prominence, a high-powered collection of songs penned by the biggest hitmakers in the business". The New York Times called the album's direction its "biggest crime, more than its musical unadventurousness or its emphasis on bland self-help lyrics or its reluctance to lean on Ms. Aguilera’s voice." The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 selling just under on 73,000 copies, making it her lowest first-week sales in the United States and was less successful worldwide. Lotus has since sold 240,000 copies in the United States making it her lowest selling album to date. The lead single, "Your Body", debuted and peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a moderate hit worldwide. "Just a Fool", a country pop duet with Blake Shelton, was released as the second single from the album.
At the 2012 ALMA Awards, Aguilera was honored with a Special Achievement Award for her career and charity work. She also recorded her first Spanish-language track in over a decade titled "Casa de Mi Padre", which was released as the title song for the soundtrack and film of the same name. Aguilera collaborated with Cee Lo Green on the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" from his album Cee Lo's Magic Moment, and with rapper Pitbull on the track "Feel This Moment" from his album Global Warming. "Feel This Moment" reached the top ten in several countries and peaked at number eight in United States, selling over 2 million copies. Aguilera collaborated with Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández on a cover of the song "Hoy Tengo Ganas de Ti", released as the theme song for the soap opera La Tempestad. Upon the conclusion of the third season of The Voice in December 2012, Aguilera looked to promote Lotus and returned for the fifth season in September 2013. During production of the fifth season, Aguilera appeared on the soundtrack for the film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, on the track "We Remain". Aguilera collaborated with A Great Big World on the track "Say Something", having heard their original solo version earlier that year. The song was re-recorded with Aguilera's vocals and released as the lead single for their debut album, Is There Anybody Out There? "Say Something" peaked at number four, becoming Aguilera's eleventh top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Aguilera later collaborated with Lady Gaga on the remix for her single "Do What U Want" (2013), which was released in January 2014.
In early 2014, Aguilera announced her engagement to musician and film producer Matthew Rutler, whom she began dating in late 2010 after meeting on the set of Burlesque. Several days later, it was announced that Aguilera and Rutler are expecting a baby. On March 28, 2014, Aguilera will hold a free concert at the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Artistry
Voice
"You Lost Me" In the ballad "You Lost Me", the verses are sung by Aguilera using melisma.Problems playing this file? See media help.
Aguilera is a soprano, having a vocal range spanning four octaves. She has often been referred to as "The Voice of a Generation". She frequently uses melisma in her songs. David Browne writing for The New York Times noted that Aguilera's vocal performance was highly influenced by Carey and Houston, sharing that "Aguilera has been one of the foremost practitioners of the overpowering, Category 5 vocal style known as melisma. Ms. Carey, Ms. Houston and Ms. Aguilera, to name its three main champions, are most associated with the period from the late ’80s through the late ’90s". A journal by Ann Powers for the Los Angeles Times pointed out the influences of Barbra Streisand, Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin on Aguilera's vocal style, opining that the "Aguilera's Streisand-esque tendencies" " her figure out how to become the 'great singer' she's been dubbed since she released her first single, the wise-beyond-its-years 'Genie in a Bottle', at 18". Sasha Frere-Jones from The New Yorker wrote, "Aguilera doesn't need to reincarnate Sarah Vaughan to be a serious singer. She already is one, in the tradition of nineteen-nineties pop and R&B, skillfully deploying melisma for razzle-dazzle". In November 2008, Rolling Stone placed Aguilera at number 58 on its list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, writing that " has had the finesse and power of a blues queen ever since she was a child star".
Aguilera has been criticized in the Entertainment Weekly for oversinging on her songs and concerts. John Eskow from The Huffington Post named Aguilera a main proponent for "oversouling", described as the "gratuitous and confected melisma". Lucy Davies, a writer for BBC Music, opined that although Aguilera had "a stunning voice", she "could be more varied, simply by cutting out some of the 'y-e-e-eeeh, woah yeh's'". Longtime producer Linda Perry, who wrote the song "Beautiful", revealed about the recording sessions with Aguilera, "I tried to keep it straight. I told her to get rid of the finger waves. Every time she'd start going into "hoo-ha", I'd stop the tape. I'm like, 'You're doing it again'".
Musical style and themes
Aguilera frequently blends elements of pop, R&B, and soul music into her projects; her records typically include a combination of ballads and uptempo tracks. Christina Aguilera (1999) prominently displayed teen pop influences, while Mi Reflejo (2000) takes inspiration from Latin music. Aiming for musical diversity and artistic growth, Aguilera worked with rock, hip hop, and Latin music for Stripped (2002). Andrew Hampp from Billboard hailed the album as a "creative breakthrough", while David Browne from Entertainment Weekly credited the release with distancing Aguilera from her pop contemporaries. Aguilera leaned towards blues, jazz, and soul on Back to Basics (2006). Its tracks integrated live instrumentation and samples of past jazz and soul recordings, some of which placed emphasis on swing jazz and big band elements. Some critics compared the overall project to I'm Breathless (1990) by Madonna and the musical Cabaret.
In contrast, Bionic (2010) sees significant influence from "futuristic" electronic music; Kitty Empire from The Guardian described it as a "post-feminist party album", while Hermione Hoby from the same publication opined that "she incites more of a sisterly spirit of collaboration, including riot grrrl feminists Le Tigre. Aguilera's not shy of the odd feministic declaration herself." The soundtrack for her first feature film Burlesque (2010) was influenced by Cabaret, and featured several established songs that were redone as dance numbers in a fashion similar to Moulin Rouge! (2001). Aguilera partnered with mainstream producers including Shellback and Max Martin during production of Lotus (2012); when discussing her interactions with the latter, she commented that "He's known about me but we haven't crossed paths. Those records were the kind I wanted to stray apart from. If you look at what I did in the past (after my debut), I always try to do things that will challenge me and challenge the listener, too."
Aguilera has commented that she feels a sense of responsibility to reference portions of her personal life so that "people that can relate might not feel as alone in the circumstance." Many of her works consequently discuss love, spirituality, motherhood, and grief; she has also co-written two tracks which dealt with the domestic abuse throughout her childhood. Aguilera has frequently mentioned feminism in her music; she has expressed her belief that sexuality is "very empowering", and has commented that "Men love to believe that they own our sexuality, but men don't." For example, "Can't Hold Us Down" from Stripped denounces gender-related double standards, particularly regarding female promiscuity. On behalf of The Guardian, Betty Clarke stated that the track "rewrites feminism to a hip-hop beat." In regards to production, Aguilera has often verbalized her her preference of working with more obscure collaborators, and noted that she is not necessarily inclined to contact "the No.1 chart-toppers in music" because of their popular demand. The New York Times' Kelefa Sanneh described her decision to work with DJ Premier on Back to Basics as "a decision to snub some of the big-name producers on whom pop stars often rely."
Influences
Aguilera has credited blues singer Etta James as her main influence and inspiration, elaborating, "Etta is my all-time favorite singer. I've said it for the last seven years – since I had my first debut record out – in every interview". Following James' death in 2012, Aguilera was asked to perform "At Last" at James' funeral. Prior to the performance, Aguilera revealed, "There's a line in this song that says 'I found a dream that I could speak to.' And for me that dream, all my life, has been Etta James". Other classic artists, including Billie Holiday, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald also significantly influenced Aguilera; her sixth studio album Back to Basics is inspired by vintage jazz, blues and soul music records by them.
Aguilera mentioned Whitney Houston as another major influence, having performed many of her songs in her early years during talent shows. She eventually cited Mariah Carey as an inspiration for her voice. According to author Pier Dominguez of the book Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made, Aguilera stated that Carey and her debut single, "Vision of Love" (1990), had the biggest influence on her vocal style. In the song "Sing for Me", Aguilera recalled how she was inspired by James, Houston and Carey when she sung their songs growing up, and wants to inspire the next generation of pop singers. She cited musical film The Sound of Music and its lead actress, Julie Andrews, as her first inspiration for singing and performing. At the age of six, the film helped Aguilera cope with her violent childhood, "Bad things happened in my home; there was violence. The Sound of Music looked like a form of release".
Aguilera credited Madonna and Janet Jackson as two biggest inspirations for her image, "for being re-inventive and being brave as strong females, to explore whatever, even if they do get bad press. It's just like they were fearless". During the promotion of Back to Basics, her image was also inspried by the "Golden age of Hollywood" actresses including Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Carole Lombard, Greta Garbo and Veronica Lake. In acting, Aguilera is inspired by her Burlesque co-star, Cher.
Public image
Aguilera is well known for reinventing her image throughout her career. During the promotion of her three debut albums during 1999 and 2000, Aguilera's image was marketed as a bubblegum pop singer, an effort pushed by her then manager Steve Kurtz due to the genre's financial lure. Displeased with the lack of input in her image, Aguilera decided to create a new image for her next album, Stripped, during 2002 and 2003. During this time, she dyed her hair black, debuted several piercings on her body and posted naked photoshots for magazine covers. She eventually used a newly established alter ego, "Xtina", which she claimed that her new persona better reflected her personality than the previous image she felt forced into by RCA Records. From 2004 to 2007, while working on Back to Basics, Aguilera opted to create a more "mature" image inspired by 1920s, 1930s and 1940s movie stars, including Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich and Mary Pickford. Adopting a new alter ego "Baby Jane", taken from the 1962 film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, she put on retro-styled hairdo and makeup.
Legacy
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Christina AguileraSeveral publications have ranked Aguilera as one of the youngest and greatest singer over the past decade. She was named the Best Latino Singer of All Time by Latina magazine. Aguilera has sold 17.4 million albums in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. "Genie in a Bottle" was listed at number 38 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s and was the top selling debut single of 1999. Allmusic critic Ed Hogan suggested that "what the song's initial success even more astounding is the fact that it topped the charts weeks before an accompanying music video was made." "Beautiful" was listed at number 52 on Rolling Stone's top 100 songs of the 2000s and number 18 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of '00s list. "Lady Marmalade" was listed at number 47 on the same ranking. Aguilera was regarded as a teen idol and became one of the most successful teenage singers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. She was ranked the 20th Artist of the 2000–09 decade by Billboard and became the second top selling single artist of the 2000s, behind Madonna. Aguilera's television and music video impact has also been acknowledged in pop culture. In 2012, Jon Caramanica of The New York Times commented that she "will be remembered for her glamour, her scandalous take on femme-pop and her Brobdingnagian voice, and as the person who almost single-handedly reshaped music-competition reality programming". The Michigan Daily opined that "Aguilera deserves to be known as one of the greatest artists to ever hit the pop industry", adding that "her self-titled debut had more chart-topping, iconic singles than almost any other artist to date." Terry Young, Jr. of the The Hampton Institute, writes that Aguilera "redefined the 21st century female pop performer". He adds that following the release of Stripped, "artists like Spears and Beyoncé became more comfortable expressing sexuality and no longer felt the need to sell the notion of innocence". Vibe magazine considers Aguilera as "one of the most impactful pop stars of the last decade". Aguilera was ranked number eight in VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music and was one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013.
Amongst Aguilera's music videos, "Dirrty" has been noted as one of the most influential videos in pop culture, which MTV, VH1, MSN, FHM and several publications voted and named as the sexiest female music video of all time. MTV named "Dirrty" the sexiest video ever made and was listed second on VH1's 25 Most Scandalously Sexy Music Videos of All Time. She has won two Video Music Awards including Video of the Year and has been nominated eighteen times including Best Director and is considered one of the greatest women of the music video era by VH1. Publications including The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Maxim have regarded Aguilera as a sex symbol. Consistently, she is ranked on the Maxim and FHM Hot 100 list, in 2003 was voted as the Sexiest Woman of the Year by Maxim, and her second cover became, and remains, the biggest-selling issue to date. Aguilera has also been regarded as a gay and fashion icon. She was the first honoree on The Abbey's Gay Walk of Fame for her contributions to gay culture. The music video for "Beautiful" earned Aguilera a GLAAD Media Award for its positive portrayal of the LGBT Community. The UK LGBT rights charity Stonewall named "Beautiful" the most empowering song of the decade. Aguilera's costume from the film Burlesque, was featured in the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition. Aguilera was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and is included on the "Women Who Rock" exhibition by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. A wax figure of Aguilera can be found at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London and New York City. Aguilera was among the 50 Most Powerful Mothers of 2014 by Working Mother and was ranked at number 12 on TIME's list of The 100 Most Obsessed-Over People on the Web.
Aguilera has won four Grammy Awards, amongst seventeen nominations. At the age of 19, she received her first, the Grammy Award for Best New Artist, making her the second youngest solo recipient behind LeAnn Rimes and eighth overall. Aguilera was also the youngest artist to win the Latin Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Album. Her performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards ceremony was named the 3rd Greatest Grammy Moment and listed as one of the greatest Grammy performances of the last 25 years by The Washington Post. She appears twice on Fuse's list of the 25 Best Grammy Moments of all time. During the opening of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards Aguilera joined Madonna, Britney Spears, and Missy Elliott. MTV listed the performance as the number-one opening moment in the history of the ceremonies. Aguilera's songs have been covered and performed on the television programs Glee and Smash. Aguilera has influenced various contestants and winners from The Voice, The X Factor and American Idol, including Cassadee Pope, Chris Mann, Leona Lewis, Little Mix, Alexandra Burke, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Candice Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Jessica Sanchez, Adam Lambert and Katharine McPhee. Her work has influenced artists including Karmin,, Ginny Blackmore, Jasmine Trias, Ashley Tisdale, Charice, American figure skater Johnny Weir, and American swimmer Dana Vollmer. and more. Having been compared to Aguilera in the beginning of her career, Lady Gaga has cited the singer as an influence saying, "When I was 15, I was singing "I Turn to You" at the top of my lungs. She was an inspiration to me to have a wider vocal range." Critics compared Gaga's vocals to Aguilera on the song "Do What U Want". Miley Cyrus has named Aguilera an influence and referenced "Dirrty" for her music video "We Can't Stop". Kitty Empire of The Observer writes, "Cyrus liberates her inner Aguilera, blending old-time jazzy balladry, romantic righteousness and dubstep sub-bass." Demi Lovato cites Aguilera as an influence, and dubbed by critics as "The best thing Disney's had since Christina Aguilera". Ariana Grande, has cited Aguilera as one of her biggest musical influences.
Other ventures
Philanthropy
Aguilera has been involved with various charities throughout her career. In 2001, she signed a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged killing of dogs for food. During her Back to Basics Tour in 2007, Aguilera wore a stole designed by Roberto Cavalli, unaware that it was made of fur. After receiving a video about the treatment of foxes from PETA vice president Dan Mathews, she replaced the stole with synthetic fur for the remainder of the tour, adding "I only ever wear fake fur". In 2010, Aguilera auctioned tickets for her planned tour for Christie's A Bid to Save the Earth; proceeds benefited the nonprofit environmental groups Conservation International, Oceana, Natural Resources Defense Council, and The Central Park Conservancy. She has worked alongside nonprofit organization Do Something saying, "Every individual has the power to inspire young people across the country." In 2010, Aguilera was nominated for a VH1 Do Something Award for her work with the organization and her efforts in the response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Aguilera is still a major contributor in her hometown of Pittsburgh contributing regularly to the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. She has worked with Lifetime Television's 'End violence against women' campaign. Regarded as a gay icon, Aguilera was honored at the 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." In 2005, she appeared on a compilation album, Love Rocks, proceeds benefit the Human Rights Campaign. She spoke out against California Proposition 8 which eliminates same-sex marriage in California. Aguilera contributes in the fight against AIDS, by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "What's Going On?" cover project. In 2004, Aguilera became the face for MAC Cosmetics and spokesperson for MAC AIDS Fund. Singer Elton John featured Aguilera in his charity book titled 4 Inches benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation. John also picked Aguilera, for his annual "Fashion Rocks" charity concert which accompanies music and fashion to benefit the fight against AIDS/HIV.
In the run-up to the 2004 United States presidential election, Aguilera was featured on billboards for the "Only You Can Silence Yourself" online voter registration drive run by the 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. In late 2007, Aguilera became the spokesperson for "Rock the Vote" where she urged young people to vote in the 2008 presidential election. In November 2005, all of her wedding gifts were submitted to various charities around the nation in support of Hurricane Katrina victims. 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. Aguilera took part in a charity album (remaking Lennon's "Mother"), proceeds benefit Amnesty International's efforts to end genocide in Darfur. The album, Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, was released June 12, 2007, and featured various artists. In 2008, she headlined London's Africa Rising charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, which raises awareness for finding substantial issues facing the continent. Later that year, she appeared on the Turkish version of Deal or No Deal, Var mısın? Yok musun?, where proceeds were donated to a charity program for orphans.
In 2009, Aguilera became the global spokesperson for World Hunger Relief appearing in advertisements, online campaigns and a public service announcement. Aguilera and her then-husband traveled to Guatemala with the World Food Programme to bring awareness to issues such as the high malnutrition rate in that country. She met with families of the villages and some of the beneficiaries of WFP's nutrition programs. Since becoming a global spokeswoman Aguilera has helped raise over $148 million for WFP and other hunger relief agencies in 45 countries. She was honored at Variety's annual "Power of Women" luncheon in 2009 alongside other women in entertainment for her contribution to philanthropic and charitable causes. In response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Aguilera donated a signed Chrysler 300 which was auctioned for relief efforts. She was one of the many artists who appeared on the Hope for Haiti telethon on January 22, 2010, donations directly benefited Oxfam America, Partners In Health, Red Cross and UNICEF. She appeared on a second public service announcement alongside former boxer Muhammad Ali to raise funds for the World Food Programme's efforts to bring food to survivors of the earthquake. Subsequently, Aguilera made her first visit to Haiti as an ambassador against hunger where she visited two schools in the town of Léogâne. During her time there she assisted in the ongoing efforts to help the badly damaged town where she served meals and highlighted reconstruction efforts in the country. That year, Aguilera was appointed UN ambassador for the WFP. Hillary Clinton awarded Aguilera the George McGovern Leadership Award, making her the first singer to receive the award. Following Hurricane Sandy, Aguilera performed "Beautiful" to open the Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together benefit telethon. She introduced the song by saying that she had been born in the devastated borough of Staten Island; all proceeds went to the American Red Cross. In 2013, Aguilera visited Rwanda, toured several Congolese refugee camps with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and released a public service announcement with the World Food Programme. Aguilera was honored with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Product and endorsements
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. Throughout her career, Aguilera has endorsed several brands, including Skechers, Mercedes-Benz, Verizon Wireless, Versace, and soft drink giants Coca-Cola and Pepsi in 2001 and 2006, respectively. In 2004, Aguilera earned £200,000 (about $300,000) for opening the summer sale at London's Harrods store and appeared in an advertisement for MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam V campaign. In 2005, she was reportedly paid $3.6 million to sing a three song set for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko's wedding. Aguilera signed a contract with European cell phone operator Orange to promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phone during the 2006 World Cup. Following the birth of her son in 2008, she was reportedly paid $1.5 million by People for his baby pictures, which became the ninth most expensive celebrity baby photographs ever taken. In 2010, Aguilera was paid $1 million by investor Charles Brandes to perform at a private party. In 2011, she was paid €2.4 million (around $3.2 million) by a Spanish multi-millionaire for a private four song concert. In 2008, jewelry designer Stephen Webster and friend of Aguilera released "Shattered", a collection of sterling silver pieces, through Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Aguilera, who inspired the collection, was featured as a Hitchcock heroine. They reprised their work together for Webster's 2009 spring line. In 2011, Aguilera attended São Paulo Fashion Week to premiere her new line of clothing for Brazilian department store C&A, which launched in April.
Aguilera released two fragrances throughout Europe; the first one, Xpose, was released in late 2004 and sold relatively well. Through Procter & Gamble, Aguilera released her signature fragrance, Simply Christina, in 2007. In Christmas 2007, the fragrance became the number one perfume in the United Kingdom, and later in 2009 it became the 4th best selling perfume in the United Kingdom, and Germany where it topped sales for the year. The perfume won as the people's choice for favorite celebrity fragrance at the annual UK Fifi Awards 2008. She released her third fragrance, Inspire, accompanied with a body care collection, on September 1, 2008. The perfume hit shelves in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Northern and Eastern Europe. It was Aguilera's first fragrance released outside of Europe. Her worldwide ad campaign included a television ad shot by David LaChapelle and was released in the United States through Macy's department stores. The release coincided with Macy's 150th anniversary which featured Aguilera in commemorative photos. She released her fourth fragrance, By Night, in October, which became the third best selling fragrance in the United Kingdom in 2009. Both “By Day“ and “By Night“ were nominated for Best Perfume of the Year at the FIFI Awards 2011. The range was further augmented by Royal Desire in 2010, Secret Potion in 2011, Red Sin in 2012, and Unforgettable in 2013. Since 2007, Aguilera's perfumes have earned several awards worldwide, making her the number one awarded celebrity brand.
See also
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- Christina Aguilera discography
- Christina Aguilera videography
- List of Christina Aguilera concert tours
- List of awards and nominations received by Christina Aguilera
- Honorific nicknames in popular music
- List of artists who reached number one in the United States
- List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart
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- Official website
- Christina Aguilera at AllMusic
- Christina Aguilera discography at Discogs
- Christina Aguilera at IMDb
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