[PHOTOS] HUNGER TO HOPE: CHRISTINA AGUILERA PSA 2013

[VIDEO] ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: CHRISTINA AGUILERA CONTINUES THE FIGHT AGAINST WORLD HUNGER

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[NEWS] HUNGER TO HOPE: NEW CHRISTINA AGUILERA PSA

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The new PSA includes footage from Aguilera’s recent field visit to Rwanda where she witnessed the effects of hunger first hand and helped beneficiaries of WFP’s nutrition programs. Aguilera served food to hungry children who walk miles to and from school each day to receive a hot meal through WFP’s school meals program. She also traveled to a refugee camp that houses more than 18,000 people living in small man-made huts. She spent time with mothers and children at the camp and heard about how they escaped violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aguilera’s inspirational song, “Light Up the Sky,” plays throughout the :15 and :30 versions of the PSA that will air on television and online this fall. 

In addition to the new public service announcement, Aguilera raises awareness for the issue through new World Hunger Relief posters at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants with the quote “Together, we have the power to save lives and move from hunger to hope,” plus advertising and online efforts. 

She has served as global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief effort since 2009 where her participation has helped raise millions for WFP and other hunger relief agencies. She also serves as an “Ambassador Against Hunger” for WFP where she has traveled on relief trips with the organization to Guatemala, Haiti and Rwanda.

"I’m deeply moved by the many hungry mothers and children that I met in Rwanda. My goal with Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief is to inspire as many people as possible to donate to the cause and move millions of children from hunger to hope. It’s important for people to know that for just 25 cents a day, we can feed a child in school and be part of the solution." 

- Christina Aguilera -

[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA IS NOMINATED FOR THIS YEARS 'WORLD MUSIC AWARDS'

It's time to take out that bottle of wine you've been saving for a special occasion. Our girl has been nominated for several awards at this years "World Music Awards".

Let's get to work and start voting.

Here are the awards that our girl is up for:

World’s Best Song: “Feel This Moment”, “Your Body” and “Hoy Tengo Ganas Ti”
Vote: Feel This Moment, Your Body, Hoy Tengo Ganas Ti 

World’s Best Album: “Lotus”
Vote: Lotus

World Best Video: “Your Body” and “Feel This Moment”
Vote: Your Body, Feel This Moment 

World Best Singer
Vote: Christina Aguilera

World Best Live Act
Vote: Christina Aguilera

World Best Entertainer
Vote: Christina Aguilera

We made it easy for you guys to vote. By clicking on any of the links right next to the word 'VOTE' you will be directed to the site to complete you submission.

 Spread the word to the world.

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

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

I honestly cannot not get over how amazing and  happy she looks ion the video.

…and another thing… This one is just for you :) #LetThereBeLove http://t.co/hFDbwJrB9U
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 29, 2013

All I can say is THANK YOU XTINA for giving us every little bit of yourself. Nothing can stand in the way of the bond we've (#Fighters) created with you. You will forever be out inspiration.

Keep singing your song.

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

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

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

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

Before Lotus was even thought of, in an interview with Marie Claire, from 2010, for her then up and coming album, Bionic, Gaby Wood who interviewed her wrote:

"If it weren’t for her bleach-blonde hair, I wouldn’t have recognized her, because, besides being petite, she is, it seems, shy. She tells me that she has always been 'intense and introverted' and that, as a result, she’s felt like an outsider her entire life."

Since Christina joined NBC's smash singing competition, 'The Voice,' as a celebrity coach, she has since shown us a whole new side to her that we previously had not seen before. Christina has since shared many aspects of her character including her confident, committed, competitive, compassionate, and caring spirit that has helped contribute to her insane success. 

See more insanely introverted success stories at the source.

Source Credits: HuffingtonPost

[NEWS] 'LET THERE BE LOVE' HIT #1 ON BILLBOARD'S DANCE/CLUB PLAY SONGS CHART

Time to get your "Lotus" albums out in celebration of "Let There Be Love" hitting the top spot on Billboard's Dance/Club Play chart this week. "Let There Be Love" has been clawing its way to the top week after week, but it wasn't until this week that it was able to beat out everybody else.

Chartnews tweeted:

Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs: #1 (1 week) Let There Be Love, @xtina | #3 Get Lucky, Daft Punk Feat. @pharrell Williams (Greatest Gainer).
— Chart News (@chartnews) May 20, 2013

Billboard posted:

Christina Aguilera nabs her seventh Dance/Club Play Songs No. 1 with "Let There Be Love." It's her second leader from her album "Lotus," following "Your Body," which reigned in December. She joined Pitbull last night at the Billboard Music Awards as they performed their Dance/Electronic Songs No. 1 "Feel This Moment."

With that said... we would like to congratulate you, Xtina, on your 7th #1 Dance/Club Play song. Love ya.

Update:

News about "Let There Be Love" hitting the top spot on Billboard Dance/Club Play chart has finally reached the queen herself.

Xtina tweeted:

Great to see #LetThereBeLove RISE UP to #1! xo billboard.com/articles/colum…

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) May 22, 2013

Listen to "Let There Be Love" here:

[NEWS] AN OPEN LETTER TO CHRISTINA AGUILERA, FROM DAVID

Dear Christina,

How I hoped to never have to go public with this, but your reluctance to embrace your true musical identity as represented by a series of misguided and utterly depressing CDs—Bionic anyone?— has really forced me to spill the beans. Let me me offer heartfelt apologies in advance for breaking your confidence and sincerely say, at the risk of sounding didactic, that I am doing this for your own good. You see, with the truth exposed you just might be forced to acknowledge that the bulk of your discography is an act of treason against the great artist you longed to be but are clearly afraid of becoming. Clearly the failure of these albums, a series of increasingly misspent efforts chasing radio trends with exponentially more lackluster results (made worse with each album’s concomitant and public announcement that the new collection “truly reflects your personal growth and authentic self,”) has not chastened you.

While I know it’s fun to be a TV star and spin around in your chair on the The Voice after six hours of hair and make-up, this strikes me as a betrayal of your tremendous early promise. For Stargayzing readers, permit me to tell the story from the beginning, which will make my motives clearer and, at the risk of sounding grandiose, might give you pause to consider that you are, in fact, standing at a creative precipice.

[VIDEO] PAUL JOLLEY OF 'AMERICAN IDOL' PERFORMS 'JUST A FOOL'

Paul Jolley, Top 10 Male Perform ~ American... by HumanSlinky

[AUDIO] POP GOES LIVE: "LET THERE BE LOVE" (ACOUSTIC)

DOWNLOAD - "Let There Be Love" (Acoustic) 

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Acoustic version of "Let There Be Love" by Christina Aguilera.
Contains elements of "Small Bump" by Ed Sheeran.
Mixed and edited by Lucas F.

Editors Note:

Wow! Words cannot start to explain how amazing this acoustic version of "Let There Be Love" by Christina Aguilera is. What a breath of fresh air. I would love an album full of music like this, wouldn't you guys? What do you guys think about the acoustic version?

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

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

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

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

Why?

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

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

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

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

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

She even got a little choked up on stage.

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

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

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

Source: She Knows

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Pop Crush

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Us Weekly

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

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

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

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

UNITED STATES

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

Source: ABC News

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

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

Photo Credit: Zimbio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out the amazing job he did below.


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