EXPRESS
X Factor Finals
Incredible!
December 11, 2010
X FACTOR: 'Beautiful' Feat. Rebecca Ferguson
BEAUTIFUL
Christina Aguilera Feat. Rebecca Ferguson
Iconic Voice Of Our Generation
December 10, 2010
December 9, 2010
Christina Makes A Madrid's Fan Dream Come True
Guys, today my most longing dream came true. I was on the first row at the press conference in Madrid. She saw me with all the albums' covers and she smiled and blew me a kiss. Once the conference was done, I told her (I didn't shout 'cause she was like 2 meters away) 'Christina, can you please sign the covers for me?' Her more than rude bodyguard was like telling her to go back inside, so she put his hand off her and came down to the first row to greet me and sign the covers for me. I told them I love her to death and that she's a huge part of the person I've become. She smiled and told me that's what actually makes her never want to stop. I went also to the premiére and OMG! she looked stunning. When she took her coat off, everybody kept saying "She's got a killer body". To those of you going to London and Berlin you'll agree with me. Her weight in pictures has nothing to do with what she really is. She's perfect and way more gorgeous than you could ever imagine in person.
I just couldn't be any happier now, guys, I'm in heaven...
Christina Aguilera At #11 On 'Best Of 2010'
For Bionic, Aguilera hooked up with a dream team of producers and songwriters - from long-time collaborator Linda Perry and hit-maker Tricky Stewart to a selection of more leftfield choices - in an effort to branch out into unexpected styles. Le Tigre and Peaches contributed their trademark noisy electropunk on 'My Girls', while arch Liverpudlians Ladytron provided 'Birds of Prey' on the deluxe edition of the album.
The lead single from the album, 'Not Myself Tonight', shot straight to the top of Aguilera's chart, with over 1.7 million scrobbles since its release in April. The pounding dance track had you pressing repeat throughout the year, leaving the rest of the songs on the album trailing behind in comparison.
Nevertheless, perching on the edge of the top ten, Bionic proved to be one of the year's major albums despite not quite living up to Aguilera's previous commercial success.
'X Factor Finale' Guests List Revealed
It's all part and parcel of the X Factor final: the last remaining contestants team up with celebrity guest singers on a duet - and if the rumours are to be believed, it's shaping up to be quite the show...
According to tabloid reports, Robbie Williams, Rihanna, Will.I.Am and Christina Aguilera have all signed up to appear in the final, in a last ditch attempt to help each contestant win the X Factor crown.
It's not yet been confirmed who will sing with who, but it is thought that Dannii Minogue is desperate for her boy Matt Cardle to team up with diva Christina Aguilera - who is also believed to be performing a song from her new movie, Burlesque.
'A duet between Christina and Matt would be a magical moment – just like when Beyonce dueted with Alexandra Burke during 2008’s final,' an X Factor insider told the paper.
'Matt’s voice is phenomenal and Christina can hit notes no one has dreamed of. They would be a perfect pairing no matter what song they sang.'
It is also widely speculated that Will.I.Am may be joining forces with Cher, after admitting to being a fan of the rapping teen.
December 8, 2010
'Burlesque' Has Become A Box Office Surprise
It’s not particularly shocking to see “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1” and Disney’s “Tangled” slugging it out for the dominant position atop the box office rankings. But what’s in the No. 3 position is something of a surprise: It’s “Burlesque,” the Cher and Christina Aguilera musical that has been scalded by most critics and embraced by many audiences, taking in $30 million in its first two weeks.
That’s more than some industry sages were expecting “Burlesque” to make in its entire run. Consider that Cher hasn’t graced a movie since 2003 and Aguilera, once a sure thing on the pop charts, has gotten more publicity for her divorce than she has for her recent “Bionic” CD. Plus, even in the best of times, musicals have a spotty track record at the cineplex: Even such Broadway blockbusters as “Rent” and “The Producers” proved to be high-profile non-starters on the big screen.
But “Burlesque” writer and director Steve Antin has concocted a film that somehow works, at least as far as ticket-buyers are concerned. “Burlesque” doesn’t set out to wow anyone with its originality; instead, it cobbles together a glittery collage of bits and pieces of other movies, almost like one of those “That’s Entertainment” compilations from the mid-1970s.
Before its release, “Burlesque” was expected to something along the lines of director Paul Verhoeven’s notorious “Showgirls” or Mariah Carey’s diva disaster “Glitter.” It’s not. The movie is smarter than either of those misbegotten projects because it never takes itself seriously or pretends to be “good,” in the traditional sense. It throws in enough outrageously overripe lines to keep the crowds chuckling — as when Tess bellows at an alcoholic dancer, “You’re throwing up everything but your memories!” — but it balances out the campiness with some genuinely strong production numbers. While Aguilera is no screen scorcher as an actress, she knows how to serve up a sultry song or two, and Cher (who has lost none of her signature sassiness and prickly charm) gives Aguilera a run for her money with her delivery of “Welcome to Burlesque” and especially the brazen ballad “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” which she rips into as if she’s been waiting to sing it her entire life.
“Burlesque” is nobody’s idea of a musical masterpiece, but it’s hard to argue it doesn’t deliver exactly what it promises: plenty of skin, a strong dose of razzle-dazzle, a few easy laughs and a pair of veteran songstresses doing what they do best. As Cher wryly sings in her opening tune, “It’s not the end of days — it’s just the bump and grind.”
Christina's Rep. Statement On Racy Pics Leaked
"The photos of Christina Aguilera being leaked to the press were illegally obtained by a hacker who tapped into Christina's personal stylist's account," according to a statement from the singer's rep. "The photos were taken in the privacy of Ms. Aguilera's home and were used only in a personal exchange between the star and her stylist."
It's unclear when the pictures were taken, but they show the singer wearing nothing but pasties and a few strands of jewel-encrusted fabric draped over her body.
"We are attempting to determine the identity of the hackers and will pursue them aggressively," the statement continues. "Their conduct is reprehensible."
Aguilera, who turns 30 Dec. 18, recently filed for divorce from her husband Jordan Bratman. The couple are parents to a 2 ½-year-old son.
Jordan Won't Move Our From Their Home
“It is difficult for Christina since he won’t move out of the house,” a source told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
“When she is back in L.A. she has to stay somewhere even if she’s with their son.”
Bratman occasionally will spend the night out of their home allowing Christina to stay there, the source said, but he simply won’t get out permanently.
'Burlesque' European Promo Schedule
- Dec 9 - Burlesque Photo call in Madrid (Cher & Xtina)
- Dec 9 - Burlesque Premiere in Madrid at Rialto Theatre
- Dec 12 - United Kingdom Premiere (Enter to win tickets)
- Dec 12 - X-Factor (Cher & Xtina)
- Dec 13 - Burlesque Premiere in London
- Dec 16 - Burlesque Premiere in Berlin (Xtina & Cast)
- Dec 15 - Burlesque Photo call in Paris (Xtina & Cast)
- Dec 15 - "Le Grand Journal" - France's largest talk show
- Dec 16 - Burlesque Premiere in Germany
- Dec 17 - Graham Norton (Cher)
- Dec 18 - Behind the Scenes Special of Burlesque Airing in the UK on T4 (Cher & Xtina)
Christina Staying Away From Jordan Until...
And they have been!
A source tells E! News that Xtina and Matt have already shacked up together, in greasy, grand splendor!
We hear that, prior to Christina embarking on her European Burlesque tour, the love birds had been staying in a bungalow together at the gorgeous Beverly Hills Hotel.
Apparently, Christina was spotted roaming the grounds—one posh gal lunching at the famed Polo Lounge swears she spotted Xtina's bright blonde hair darting in through the lobby recently.
More importantly, we're told she and Matt opted for cozy nights in.
"She ordered a lot of room service," spills the source. "She loves fried food—chicken fingers, burgers, pizza. They spent a lot of time in their room eating and hanging out."
Let's hope it's not just Aguilera springing for the $600-plus-a-night bungalow. Don't the nicer dudes these days at least offer to go dutch?
The comparisons to Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have already started (and the fried food won't help), true. But we will say Xtina seems happier than B.S. was during her Kevin association.
Or is it just that Brit-Brit's bald/umbrella moments during her divorce doomed the "good times" with K-Fed forever?
Whatever. Aguilera's hubby, Jordan Bratman, is currently living in the guest house of their Beverly Hills mansion only a few miles away, we're told.
"She's trying to stay away from him until they figure everything out," adds the Christina insider. Aguilera filed for divorce on October 14.
We've contacted Christina's rep, who has not commented.
December 7, 2010
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