[NEWS] CARSON DALY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT 'THE VOICE' VS. 'X FACTOR' & SHUTS DOWN SIMON

If you’ve been keeping tabs on Simon Cowell lately, then you’re aware he’s none too pleased with The Voice.

The singing competition, hosted by 97.1 AMP/Los Angeles’ very own Carson Daly, decided to extend its premiere week to 3 days, which means it overlapped with last night’s premiere of the revamped X Factor.

Cowell has gone on an all-out media blitz to voice his frustration, telling TMZ, “This is a cynical, cold-hearted, unprofessional way of doing business…Britney’s not going to appreciate the fact that Christina, who has been a bit of a rival, isn’t allowing Britney to have a night of her own.”

For the most part, The Voice has chosen to stay out of the fray, but Carson felt the need to address the elephant in the room on his radio show Thursday morning.

“I wanted to watch X Factor last night. I think you can’t deny that there was some buzz on this show…I was very curious to see how my old friend Britney Spears was….what she was going to be like and when she speaks in full sentences, was it going to seem sort of medicated or was she going to spring a new personality that I haven’t seen?”

[NEWS] BRITNEY SPEARS' FANS ARE SCARED SENSELESS ABOUT CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S 'Q AND A'

A Britney Spears fan site is bawling about Christina Aguilera's live Q&A on Twitter which is set to take place SIX HOURS before their coveted 'X-tina Factor' premiere. I guess Simon Cowell wasn't the only one taking NBC's third installment of 'The Voice' personally...

Jordan Miller, the fan site's long-time founder is fuming because he and the rest of the Britney fanbase are intimidated by Christina Aguilera because they're convinced Christina will steal Britney's thunder after all.

'BRITNEY SHOULD FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE: Q&A 9/12'

One of the worst things in the world besides wide-spread hunger and war is pissing off Britney’s fanbase.

The Voice scheduled a new taping on September 12th, the day The X Factor premieres, and it’s caused quite the controversy. Now, Christina Aguilera is answering questions from fans on that day, as well as releasing her new single, “Your Body.”

She Tweeted:

Lets do a live Twitter Q&A next Wed. Send ?'s using #YourBody. Excited to chat w/ u! Details in photo so retweet!! twitter.com/TheRealXtina/s…
— Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) September 6, 2012

Now it’s time for Team Britney to play up the fan-fueled rivalry and get Britney to answer some questions from fans around 2pm ET / 11am PT!

Who’s down? Is Britney?

Following suit, Jordan sounds just as pathetic and pressed as poor old Simon Cowell. Well, you know what they say, birds of a feather flock together.

Source: BreatheHeavy
Writing Credits: Joel Horton

[NEWS] MARK BURNETT IS 'GLAD' 'THE VOICE' IS 'ON SIMON'S MIND', AND THINKS SIMON IS 'DELUSIONAL'

Mark Burnett -- the mastermind behind "The Voice" -- says Simon Cowell is delusional to think Mark is going head-to-head with the premiere of "X Factor" to steal Britney Spears' thunder.

Burnett tells TMZ ... he didn't even know NBC added "The Voice" to next Wednesday's schedule until we called to tell him. Burnett said, "There was never ever a meeting or a discussion of what my show was up against. The fact is ... it shows you where our minds are at and where others are because it literally never crossed my mind."

Burnett -- who also created "Survivor" -- tells us, "This is someone trying to read into something that doesn't exist."

Simon claims the folks responsible for "The Voice" have heard how good Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are ... so they're trying to keep the audience away from "X Factor."

And Burnett had this parting shot ... "I'm just glad we're on Simon's mind."

Source: TMZ

[NEWS] SIMON COWELL TAKES BACK TRASH TALKING XTINA AND 'THE VOICE', CLAIMS HE WAS DRUNK

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Simon Cowell just did a live phone interview with TMZ about his nasty remarks regarding Christina Aguilera, NBC, and 'The Voice'.

When asked for clarification about his remarks that somehow Christina was behind NBC's third installment, Simon summed up that he was drunk when he issued his original statement.

"I may have had one or two beers before I said those things," Simon confessed.

How 'unprofessional'.

Credits: Joel Horton

[NEWS] SIMON COWELL IS SCARED BY 'THE VOICE', REVAMPS 'X FACTOR' INTO 'THE XTINA FACTOR'

NBC has added a third time slot for 'The Voice' during it's premiere week going head to head with FOX's 'The X Factor' 'The Xtina Factor' on Wednesday, September 12th. The third time slot addition was announced earlier today and will run from 8pm-9pm.

The last-minute addition has no doubt sparked a lot of controversy and Simon Cowell released an official retaliation to TMZ confirming he's cowering over the covert move against 'The X Factor' 'The Xtina Factor'.

VIA TMZ:

Simon Cowell is furious at NBC for trying to sandbag next week's premiere of "X Factor" by adding a Wednesday installment of "The Voice" ... declaring, "This is a cynical, cold-hearted, unprofessional way of doing business."

Well isn't that the pot calling the kettle black? If anyone in the entertainment industry is known for being cynical, cold-hearted, and unprofessional, it's Simon Cowell. The only thing he should be furious about is hiring Britney Spears to judge a singing competition.

Simon tells TMZ, he thought he had a "gentleman's agreement" with NBC ... that "The Voice" would run Mondays and Tuesdays, and "X Factor" would run Wednesdays and Thursdays on FOX ... so fans could watch both.

Simon, you have to be a gentleman before you can even begin to utter that very word let alone understand it. Trash-talking 'The Voice', it's format, and the coaching panel is far from appropriate, gentlemen-like behavior.

Simon says NBC is turning on its own audience, forcing them to choose between Christina Aguilera's show and Britney Spears' new show. And speaking of them, Simon says, "Britney's not going to appreciate the fact that Christina -- who has been a bit of a rival -- isn't allowing Britney to have a night of her own."

Is that right, Simon? Poor Britney! I'm glad it's coming out that he is only using Britney as a prop to play the victim and make Christina into the enemy per usual. Pressed?

Simon tells TMZ, he believes the move is as personal as it gets, because "The Voice" came to England and went head-to-head with Simon's show, "Britain's Got Talent" and got its ass kicked.

Simon, now you sound like you're just grasping at straws.

Simon says, "These guys have really got it in for us. It's nothing short of dirty tricks."

Cowell adds, "The reason they've done this is they don't want people to see 'X Factor' because they've heard how good the series is. They don't want their audience to see Britney Spears. They don't want their audience to see Demi Lovato."

Now Simon is basically confirming that he is insecure about the format for his show and once the American audience realizes first-hand that true talent prevails over 'dirty tricks' such as hiring Britney Spears to go up against Christina Aguilera and her involvement with a game-changing singing competition that has become immensely successful, it's quite clear that Simon is putting all his eggs into one basket while Christina remains the trendsetter.

Simon says he doesn't think Britney knows yet, but when she finds out "She's going to be devastated because she's put her heart and soul into this."

Once again, Simon is playing the 'Poor Britney' sympathy card and at this point he sounds completely pathetic. Is he implying this sudden move will put Britney on the verge of another mental meltdown? If his 'good' show is so 'good' then why not take this opportunity to shamelessly plug whatever it is about said show that makes it worth watching? The fact that season one of 'X Factor' TANKED in the ratings and led to a complete overhaul of the judging panel is an obvious indication that maybe the 'X Factor' isn't as good as it's crocked out to be..

As for Cowell, he says he's not scared, adding, "I can't bear it that the network is playing political games and playing with the audience."

I don't know about you guys, but Simon Cowell couldn't sound anymore scared. If only Christina Aguilera didn't turn him down, refusing 'X Factor' before signing up to be a part of 'The Voice', maybe he wouldn't be so bruised and bemused. Instead of playing the blame game and pitting past female rivals against each other, maybe he could do something useful and shut up for once? That would be a real testament to his character but it's probably not going to happen anyway.

If anyone in this scenario is playing political games and playing with the audience, it's Mr. Cowell. People in glass houses, should not throw stones.

Source: TMZ
Writing Credits: Joel Horton

[PHOTO] XTINA VS. HER HATERS MEME

[NEWS] TONY LUCCA MAKES AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING CHRISTINA'S CRITICISMS

On last week's performance episode of "The Voice," there was some major tension between contestant Tony Lucca and his former "Mickey Mouse Club" co-star, Christina Aguilera. She wasn't particularly pleased that Lucca's famous friends like Justin Timberlake were tweeting their support for him, because she felt that there were stronger voices in the competition. It was an awkward moment, to say the least.

Zap2it had the chance to chat with Lucca last week, so we had to ask him about Aguilera's criticism, which some fans found harsh.

Lucca admits that having people like Timberlake in his corner did put him at an advantage -- but that doesn't necessarily mean the advantage is unfair.

"These are my friends, and certainly it's just them trying to support their friend," he says. "Yeah, the repercussions are sizeable."

He accepts her constructive criticism gracefully.

"I think she's really well-spoken on the show, and quite honestly, probably one of the most intelligent on the subject of vocals and singing and stage production and stuff. I take it all in stride and I value her opinion tremendously."

As for any perceived trouble in M-I-C-K-E-Y-because-we-like-you paradise, Lucca shrugs it off.

"A lot of people have kind of questioned [Christina's] tone, and maybe that's where the awkwardness came in, but I'm inspired by it, it's fine," he laughs. "I mean, obviously there's some social media fall-out and everybody kind of wants to talk about this rivalry that continues, but it's not my place to speculate. It happened and we're moving on."

To read more, click the source.

Source: Zap2It

[NEWS] 'BEAUTIFUL' SINGER CHRISTINA AGUILERA: WHY CALLING HER 'FAT' IS DOWNRIGHT UGLY

Back in 2009, the Internet decided former reality show darling Jessica Simpson would be its target. Spotting an unflattering photo of the singer wearing a pair of ill-fitting jeans, Internet surfers and blogs unleashed upon Simpson, deriding her for supposedly daring to gain a smidge of weight. And though the singer still struggles with the taunts — and even used them as inspiration for her short-lived Vh1 series examining appearance, The Price of Beauty — our impatient, tabloid-hungry nation has shifted its focus. Now, the Internet is spending its time slamming pop star and The Voice mentor Christina Aguilera.

The body inspection of Aguilera is nothing new — in the early 2000s, chatter spread about a possible breast enhancement surgery. But now, eyes have moved to her thighs, with bloggers calling her every synonym for “fat,” even slapping her with nicknames comparing her to Jersey Shore‘s Snooki. (Who, by the way, looks perfectly fine too, despite some unwise clothing choices.) But the labels don’t stop on the Web. On Friday’s Fashion Police, Kelly Osbourne unloaded on the singer after some harsh photos from the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert began making the rounds. Said Osbourne, “She called me fat for years. I was never that fat.” (Osbourne also criticized Aguilera’s body last month, calling her a “fat b—h.”)

Clearly, since Osbourne and Aguilera have a complicated past, it’s easy to chalk this smack-talk up to a petty grudge. But this isolated name-calling incident is still troubling when you consider we’re still fighting to end all criticisms of the female form in Hollywood and our everyday lives. It’s a fight that’s obviously become much more difficult with the advent of the Internet — when an outlet makes it so simple to anonymously chide celebrities for looking less-than-perfect, how can we stop the overriding sentiment that fat equals hideous? It was hard enough to combat those perceptions coming from commenters, but now that celebrities themselves are piling on the criticisms, how can we win?

I’m not saying that celebrities should be role models. In fact, I hope the Internet has allowed young adults to learn as much about Ida B. Wells and Eleanor Roosevelt as the latest Twilight movie. But it’s impossible to argue that people of all ages aren’t swayed by Hollywood’s opinions. Hollywood tells us who to accept as the latest A-lister, what film to brag to friends that you’ve seen, and, yes, how to look. And when a reality star like Osbourne — who, whether you like it or not, is considered a celebrity — lambasts a singer’s appearance just years after her own struggle with weight, it’s immediately more difficult to convince others that a) that sort of behavior is unacceptable, and b) that there is positively nothing wrong with being bigger than a size 2.

Even I have found myself affected by it. When I was a child, there was no Internet to point out all my possible faults. Now, it only takes five minutes surfing to web to learn that your nose isn’t straight enough, your forehead is too large, or your hips are just not quite proportional to your waist. And when I see TV commentators like Osbourne criticize a beautiful woman like Aguilera, how could I not look in the mirror and think, Gee, if SHE’s not pretty enough, then I must be hideous. We’ve become all too aware in the past year of the dangers of bullying. If elevating that bullying to a public, glitzy platform can turn this well-adjusted adult into someone who suffers from body dysmorphia, then how can we expect younger generations to be confident in their appearance?

I’m aware that comedians (even Fashion Police‘s own Joan Rivers) have made careers teasing celebrities about their weight. But as much as jokes might bruise, it’s easier to ignore cheap shots delivered by people who would insult an orphaned kitten. When someone like Osbourne delivers a comment meant only to injure one’s ego — all, I have to say is, kids, please don’t try this at home. Oh, and Christina, follow your own advice:

Source: Entertainment Weekly
Credit: AintNoOtherBoop

[NEWS] INDICTMENT IN NUDE CELEBRITY HACKING CASE, 50+ VICTIMS INCLUDE CHRISTINA AGUILERA

The FBI just released the grand jury indictment of a man who allegedly hacked into the email accounts of 50 victims, including dozens of celebrities.

The indictment was issued against 35-year-old Christopher Chaney of Jacksonville, Florida. He was arrested this morning by FBI agents, on charges of identity theft, wiretapping and other charges.

According to federal officials, Chaney would use public information to access email accounts of his alleged victims, and then access computers and cell phones under the control of his victims.

Some of the alleged victims include Christina Aguilera, Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis, and celebrity stylist Simone Harouche. Some of the ill-gotten materials included naked photos.

As TMZ first reported, law enforcement sources tell us Chaney allegedly acted alone, and got no money for his alleged misdeeds -- rather, he did it for the thrill.

Chaney faces 121 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.

Source: TMZ

[NEWS] AGUILERAONLINE EXCLUSIVE - FABULOUS MAGAZINE: 'BORN AGAIN CHRISTINA'

When we finally meet Christina Aguilera in her hotel in Munich, we are greeted by the diva doll. There are the trademark blonde hair extensions and the perfect red pout, perched on top of a Gothic throne far from getting up (God forbid) or shaking our hand, the Christina doesn’t move or smile and gives clipped answers and doesn't attempt to small talk. It’s going to be a long 10-minute interview!

Over the past 18 months, Christina, 30, has had more ups and downs than her vocal range. We’re here to talk about her new perfume, “Secret Potion” but we can’t ignore her personal life.

“I’ve had a very turbulent year like everyone goes through in their lives” She admits cautiously, smoothing her leopard print Dolce & Gabbana dress.

Once upon a time, Christina was the ultimate pop diva, she sold over 30 million records, won 5 Grammy's, had a happy marriage, a baby… but in June 2010 everything fell apart. Her album “Bionic” bombed and the video for her single “Not Myself Tonight” looked suspiciously like an attempt to do a "gaga." She didn’t handle the comparisons graciously, when asked about lady gaga she was quoted as saying “I don’t know if it’s a man or woman."

Last October she announced her 5 year marriage to record producer, Jordan Bratman, was at an end, her Bionic tour was cancelled due to poor ticket sales & there were rumors her record label were about to drop her. Then the embarrassing slip ups started, she messed up the lyrics to the National Anthem (kind of the biggest deal there is in the states), tripped on stage at the Grammy's & got arrested on suspicion of public intoxication (charges were later dropped). Gossip columns had a field day, how did that feel?

“In this business it’s all about a juicy story,” she says, “but I think you learn that it’s not worth time or energy, I’m immune to all that now.”

Luckily just after her arrest, came “The Voice”, an X Factor style show where the judges (Christina, Cee Lo Green, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, and country music star Blake Shelton) have their backs to the contestants so they only judge their voice. It was a huge hit and gave Christina some much needed credibility.

In September Christina’s vocals on Maroon 5’s 'Moves Like Jagger' kicked Adele of the top spot in the US and remains near the top of the charts here too.

So how did she turn it all around?

“There’s a reason why I wrote the song Fighter” she explains, “It’s my mentality and my spirit. I’ve over come every setback, starting with my chaotic childhood.”

She has spoken before about her violent father & dysfunctional up bringing and for the first time in our chat she speaks with passion.

“Growing up instilled that survival instinct in me. It’s a sink or swim mentality and I’m a swimmer.”

Having being famous since the age of 13, how does she feel now she’s in her 30’s?

“Just turned 30,” she corrects us sternly. "I’m more confident in my own skin. I’d rather be my age now, than be 21. That’s when you’re realizing who you are, figuring it all out. I’m happy I was experimental and fearless in my choices. I wasn’t shy."

You don’t say. Does she still have those leather chaps?

“Oh I archive all my stage costumes.”

Does she ever dig them out and dance around the house?

She giggles, "I like to keep them intact."

Having every shape size and color over the years, is Christina happy with her look now?

“There are layers I feel weaker and more insecure," she admits. “It’s about getting to the root of the reason you feel that way, whether it’s people around you, how to live your life or how you eat. I Try To Work Out 5 times a week, as I find it hard to motivate myself. I don’t believe in dieting but i do love comfort food.”

Any Down Time Is Spent With Her Son.

“I’ll lie in bed with my little Boy (Max) and watch a Disney movie.”

We’re given a clue to wrap things up, and spot a handsome scruffy looking guy. It’s Matt Rutler, Christina’s boyfriend. They met on the set of her movie Burlesque and it seems he hasn’t left her side since.

So what’s up next?

“I’m excited to put those feelings and emotions from the past year into a new record. Songwriting is therapeutic for me."

Is there a song that makes her cry?

“Um…,” she looks down, her eye’s widen as she remembers something & laughs softly. “Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata. Especially after a few cocktails."

Source: Fabulous
Credits: Beckie Jackson & AguileraOnline

[NEWS] CHRISTINA'S RAUNCY X FACTOR NUMBER FORCES SIMON COWELL TO TONE DOWN THE SHOW

[SMART-PHONE FRIENDLY]

X Factor boss Simon Cowell said the show will be toned "down a bit" after last year's finale sparked thousands of complaints.

Pre-watershed scenes featuring Christina Aguilera and her backing dancers in a racy routine saw 2868 complaints made to media regulator Ofcom.

The singer donned a short black dress while her female dancers, who were bent over chairs, wore suspenders, bra tops, fishnet stockings and basques in the raunchy routine.

Cowell said he had listened to public opinion, adding: "I think based on the reaction we'd have to tone it down a bit."

He said he was pleased with the new judging panel on the show and described Tulisa Contostavlos and Kelly Rowland as "genius" and said for it to continue being a success "you can't keep doing things the same year after year after year".

Cowell said he does not think he has "fallen out" with Cheryl Cole but admitted he had only had a couple of texts from her since she was dropped as a judge on the US version of The X Factor.

He said viewers will see her in the first episode which was recorded before she left the series when she was replaced with former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger only three weeks after starting the job.

Cowell said: "I thought she would work better in England, nothing more than that, you will see her in the first episode but she doesn't look as comfortable on the American show as she does in the English show."

He said he offered her a role on the UK version of the show and a return to the US version but she turned both down, having also turned down an earlier opportunity to appear on the panel of Britain's Got Talent.

"She was offered BGT before X Factor and she basically had cold feet. She said yes and with two days to go she said this isn't for me," he said.

Cowell, who said he had been "incredibly close" to the Girls Aloud star at one time, added: "I don't think we've fallen out, at least I don't think so."
[SMART-PHONE FRIENDLY]
Source: SMH

[NEWS] KELLY OSBOURNE CALLS CHRISTINA A FAT B*TCH & PROVES SHE'S A HYPOCRITE & INSECURE

AND WE THROW OUR HANDS AND SCREAM “AGH JUST SHUT UP”

So Christina Aguilera and Kelly Osbourne have been enemies for years and years. It was mildly funny back in 200-and-whatever, mud was slung, names were called and the people at MTV rubbed their hands with glee.

Now years later, Kelly has decided to march into battle again and be nasty to Christina, by calling her a “fat b*tch”. Er yeah, nice one Kelly.

While on Joan Rivers’ Fashion Police Kelly was shown a picture of the singer wearing a tight black dress that wasn’t completely flattering but also not totally hideous at the same time, to which Kelly said: “Maybe she's just becoming the fat b*tch she was always born to be. I don't know. She was a c*** to me.”

OK, so we’re sick of people bringing weight into the mix. Sure if someone makes a rubbish style choice take the pee, but what does weight have to do with it?

Kelly continued: “She called me fat for so many f**king years, so you know what? F**k you, you're fat too!”

So we take it you then know how it feels to have your size laughed at and how shallow it is to be unkind to someone about it then Kelly.

Oh AND Christina isn’t even fat. Way to send a positive message to your fans and people with body insecurities Kel.

So we’re going to continue our weight rant and point out some more why we think Kelly O is a hypocrite, click next if you want to join us.

First of all we’re sick of Hollywood and celebrities sending the message to the rest of the world that you have to be tiny and not eat much to be beautiful and successful. Some people are naturally petite and others aren’t. If you’re healthy why how many inches your waistline is matter?

Also Kelly has been a huge inspiration for young girls to embrace who they are and what they look like. Sure call Christina a b*tch if that’s what she’s been to you, but calling her fat is totally unnecessary, not true and sends a message out that there is something wrong with that body size.

Maybe Kelly should look through her Twitter timeline and remind herself she tweeted this not long ago. “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.-Dale Carnegie”.

OK we’re done. Thanks for sticking with us. Do you agree that celebs should make more of an effort not to fuel into this stupid belief that girls need to be a certain dress size, or are we just moody ol’ rant heads?

Comments please…

Source: SugarScape

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA HAS NO REGRETS WITH HER FASHION CHOICES

The 'Dirrty' singer - who was once famed for her raunchy outfits and famously wore leather chaps - says her style has improved over the years but is glad she donned some of her more controversial outfits. She said: 'Some of the things I wore, I'm glad I got out of my system when I was young. But I would never look back on something and regret it because there was a time and a place for it - there was a reason I did it and I consciously felt good going into it. Besides, I'm very into concepts and theatrics so I don't take dressing up and getting my hair and make-up done too seriously. I get bored when things are too safe, or too played by the rules.' The mother-of-one also revealed she regularly works out as she eats a lot and still wants to maintain her slender figure. She told Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: 'I've felt pressure to feel better - I work out and try to eat as well as I can. But that's probably why I do work out, because I'm such a foodie. I love food.'