March 4, 2011

Christina Aguilera Leaving SmashBox Studios, Recording New 'I Am' Video?


Christina Aguilera was ready to put her drunken arrest behind her and get back to work last night as she started filming her new music video.
The singer was spotted leaving Smashbox Studios in Hollywood in a little black robe and jumped into a limousine to head home, which marked her first public appearance since being arrested early Tuesday morning.
Despite her bad start to the year, the 30-year-old singer had a cheeky grin on her face as she slipped out of the studio.

Back to work: Christina Aguilerawas spotted leaving Smashbox Studios in Hollywood after filming a music video
But not even Christina’s mahogany lipstick could disguise the trouble in the singer’s personal life.
The mother-of-one faced an embarrassing arrest for public intoxication earlier this week, because she ‘was not capable of taking care of herself’.
Her arrest came amidst U.S. media reports saying the star’s friends have been encouraging her to enter rehab for some time.

March 3, 2011

Christina Aguilera Has Joined "The Voice"


Christina Aguilera is coming to NBC.

The five-time Grammy winner singed on as a coach/judge on Mark Burnett’s singing competition series The Voice.

That makes three spots on the show filled by celebrity singers so far, with Xtina joining Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine. Aguilera was first reported as in talks for the show exclusively by EW last week.

“I am so excited to be part of such a wonderful project that celebrates music and the talent behind it,” Aguilera said in a statement. “To be given the opportunity to help shape new artists’ careers and mentor them to see their dreams come to fruition is a task I welcome with open arms.I am so happy to be working with fellow Grammy Award winners Adam and Cee Lo as I feel there is so much we can all bring to The Voice.”

Though launching any music competition series at the same time Fox’s American Idol is on the air remains perilous, the lineup gives NBC some heavy hitting star power behind its show — and adds to Burnett’s impressive roster of reality casting coups (anybody who can sign Sarah Palin and Christina Aguilera for reality shows is a casting wizard).

“When I decided to produce The Voice, I immediately knew that my first choice for a female coach had to be Christina Aguilera,” Burnett said. “Christina has a perfect voice and is an undeniable force in the music business. She is the epitome of The Voice.”

That Aguilera has been all over the news lately — and not for her singing — doesn’t exactly hurt the show’s prospects either. Aguilera’s recent arrest for public drunkenness, stumbling onstage at the Grammys and botching the National Anthem at the Super Bowl is the kind of unpredictability that makes for must-watch reality TV (see, Paula Abdul on American Idol).

The Voice premieres on Tuesday, April 26.


March 1, 2011

Back In The Day: The Voice Within

Christina Aguilera & Matt Rutler Arrested

Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend, Matt Rutler, were arrested at 2:45 on Tuesday morning (March 1) in West Hollywood.
The 30-year-old singer and Burlesque actress was charged with public intoxication, while Matt, 25, was arrested for driving under the influence.
Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Christina was “extremely intoxicated” and “unable to take care of herself.”
“If the driver had NOT been arrested for DUI, [Christina] would have never been in trouble,” the source added.
Christina was not booked and no court date has been set, as law enforcement officials stated that they have no intention to prosecute her.
Christina was polite and cooperative with authorities, who confirmed that she was not belligerent in any way whatsoever.
JustJared.com can confirm that Christina was let go and is currently at home.