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| Christina's words for Eminem - Apr 2000 | | Christina Aguilera's hit back at Eminem, who says some rather unfortunate things about her on his next single, ‘The Real Slim Shady’. He referred to her as being ‘easy’ and describes her performing a sex act. Chrissy's responded by saying it's ‘disgusting, offensive and above all, not true’. She says sometimes she wants to cry when she hears horrible things about herself and is trying to stay spiritual and grounded.... |
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| Bad times for Aguilera - Apr 2000 | It's not been a great week for Christina Aguilera. According to American TV critic, Roger Friedman, Christina was booed for miming two songs on ‘Saturday Night Live’. He says when the end credits came up, instead of embracing her, the cast treated her like a leper!
Eminem also seems to have it in for her. He’s referred to Christina in his 2nd album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP, as 'promiscuous'. Perhaps there's more to it than first meets the eye as only six months ago at the MTV awards in Dublin, they both admitted to having the hots for each other. Eminem also says he'd rather ‘have’ Jennifer L... |
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| What a Girl Wants (singer Christina Aguilera discusses her career) - Apr 2000 | What did it take for Christina Aguilera, an innocent kid from Pittsburgh, to morph herself into a pop-music phenomenon?
Christina Aguilera vexes those who want their babes on one side or the other of the vixen/virgin fence. When her record company asked her to change her name, the half-Ecuadorian, half-Irish singer stayed true to her raza roots. When It comes to hair color, though, Aguilera's blond is the genie from the bottle. As an opening act on one leg of TLC's world tour, Aguilera looked like Disco Barbie (complete with silver halter-top and hip-huggers), but her voice is a force to be r... |
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| The Real Slim Shady is Liar! - Fred Durst - Apr 2000 | Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst has come out in defence of Christina Aguilera against the allegations being made by controversial rapper Eminem.
In his new single, 'The Real Slim Shady', Eminem alleges that Christina performed a sex act on Durst, which he completely denies.
Durst has even gone to the extent of suggesting that Aguilera will go down as a legendary female icon in years to come.
Speaking to MTV, he said: 'It's not true, so it doesn't bother me. I really like that girl. I think she's an amazing singer. She's gonna have longevity.
'She's going to be one of those amazing icon women. I'm... |
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| FANtasies come true - Apr 2000 |  Thirteen-year-old Jessica Yuan of Rowland Heights, Calif., certainly knows what a girl wants--to meet her favorite singer! She snapped this shot with teen diva Christina Aguilera at a CD signing in Beverly Hills after waking up at 5 a.m. and waiting in line for four hours in the boiling sun with her brother. "It was totally worth the wait because when we met her she was so nice!" Jessica recalls. "Even when we asked her to sign five different things, she was more than happy to do it. I love her and her voice. She's the best.... |
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| Aguilera plan Summer Tour - Apr 2000 | Christina Aguilera, who made her debut in 1999, has been busy planning her Summer tour. Recently finishing her tour with the group TLC, Christina spent much of her time off recording her Spanish album. "It's something I really wanted to do," she said. "I think people will really enjoy it."
At WKTU's 'Miracle on 34th Street' concert, Christina experienced a bit of a problem. The recorded music in the background was skipping and she tripped over one of her dancers. But, despite the problems, Christina carried on performing on a capelle version of "Genie in A Bottle.&quo... |
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| Blast from the Past - Apr 2000 | Christina Aguilera- the latest pop sensation to take the world by storm. Her self-titled album debuted at No. 1 and her first single, "Genie In A Bottle", had the same success. Despite what you may think, this isn't the first time Christina has been in the spotlight. She may be a newcomer to today's pop scene, but her love for music goes way back. In fact, at eight years old, she appeared on Star Search. Even though she didn't take home the prize, Christina stole the hearts of many of the shows' viewers that star-filled night.
Probably the most talked about appearance with Christina... |
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| Three Wishes - Apr 2000 | Christina Aguilera has been wowing audiences ever since her single, "Genie In A Bottle," hit the airwaves. Her powerful voice enchants music listeners as her upbeat inspires us to dance until our feet can't dance anymore. Her latest single, "What A Girl Wants" rose up the charts and her Christmas single enjoyed similar success. These past few months have shown us that Christina is one diva who's just getting started - her dedication and love for performing will take her well into 2000.
When we met up with Christina not too long ago, we had her sign 10 CDs just for you! She... |
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| Blast Exclusive Interview - Transcript - Apr 2000 | Transcript of Blast Magazine Exclusive Interview with Christina Aguilera (April 2000)
*How do you handle your sudden success?
It's kind of crazy. So many things are happening so quickly. It seems like yesterday that I was looking out of my window, wondering when it was going to happen. Now, it happened so fast and I keep thinking, where did the time go?
*If you could look back at your life, what has been your greatest accomplishment?
I guess it has been being able to connect with so many people, especially being able to perform. Whenever I'm on that stage, it's like the greatest feeling. I... |
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| Head to Head - Apr 2000 | This week funky monkey IAN BROWN and teeny-weeny popette Christina Aguilera go.....
HEAD TO HEAD
Which famous soap is filmed at Elstree?
Ian: Eastenders. It bores me. I don't like Soaps.
Christina: No idea
(Answer: Eastenders)
Which star ordered more than 20 dressing rooms on her last visit to TOTP?
Ian: Cher? I demand the impossible when I'm on TOTP!
Christina: Pass, but I ordered a heater if that counts.
(Answer: Madonna)
Can you name all of Westlife?
Ian: Erm...Brian, Dicky, Tommy, Hoey and Billy. I think they're a load of crap.
Christina: (Shakes her head).
(Answer: As if you don't kn... |
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| Christina Aguilera's Sex Identity Crisis - Apr 02, 2000 | Very female singer CHRISTINA AGUILERA is confusing fans - by starring in cable channel VH1's supposedly male-only MEN STRIKE BACK concert.
The concert was invented as a male comeback to the VH1 DIVAS concerts, with STING, the BACKSTREET BOYS, TOM JONES and ENRIQUE IGLESIAS trying to top the Divas' offerings.
But a bizarre last minute casting has given Aguilera a role in the evening's proceedings, and neither the singer or VH1 are offering any explanation.
The concert is set to be taped on 11 April (00) at New York's MADISON SQUARE GARDEN for an 18 May telecast. (SVD/HR/MCM)... |
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| Aguilera To Join Backstreet, D'Angelo, More - Apr 03, 2000 |  Christina Aguilera is one lucky woman.
The teen pop star will be the only female to join the Backstreet Boys, D'Angelo, Enrique Iglesias, Sting, and crooner Tom Jones this month for VH1's all-male answer to the "Divas" franchise, "Men Strike Back."
Aguilera follows in the footsteps of Elton John, who was the first man to cross gender lines and appear on a "Divas" special.
Christina will join Backstreet, D'Angelo, and the rest to tape the special on April 11 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the show will air one week later on April18.
The taping ... |
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| 'NSync, Will Smith, Christina Aguilera, Rosie O'Donnell Win Teen.com Entertainme - Apr 03, 2000 | | Teen fans are voting with their mouse, in a big way. Over one million votes were cast online in this year's Teen.com Entertainment Awards, far exceeding the previous year's 100,000 votes. As more teenagers access the Internet, more are using their mouse to voice their opinions about everything, including music, movies and popular artists. According to Teen.com, the number of teens participating in the voting far exceeds any other entertainment awards event, online or off-line. &uot;When it comes to the people who influence popular culture, teens are very opinionated. On the Internet, they ... |
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| Aguilera headlines Cherry Festival - Apr 03, 2000 | TRAVERSE CITY - Teen singing sensation Christina Aguilera will be this year's headline entertainment act at the National Cherry Festival.
The 18-year-old pop star, winner of the 2000 Grammy award for Best New Artist, will appear July 5 on the festival's Traverse Bay Casino Resort Music Stage as part of her first U.S. and Canada tour July-October.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Saturday at the National Cherry Festival office.
The blonde, blue-eyed Aguilera launched her career as an 8-year-old on the nationally syndicated "Star Search," then landed a spot on the "New Mickey... |
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| Christina's one of the boys - Apr 04, 2000 | Christina Aguilera will be the only girl in the middle of a male music-star line-up.
Christina is joining the Backstreet Boys, D'Angelo, Enrique Iglesias, Sting and Tom Jones for VH1's answer to the "Divas" special, with a show titled "Men Strike Back", MTV reports.
Although it might seem strange for Christina to be joining an all-male line-up, Elton John did the same when he appeared on a "Divas" special.
The special will be taped on April 11 at New York's Madison Square Gardens. It will air on April 18.
In more Christina news, the Grammy-winning singer w... |
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| Eminem To Take On Christina Aguilera - Apr 10, 2000 | Eminem shocked the world with his controversial major-label debut album, 1999's The Slim Shady LP, but the first single from the forthcoming follow-up is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows. On "Christina," the Dr. Dre protege disses pop singer Christina Aguilera, saying that she is promiscuous, to put it nicely. The Detroit rapper goes on to say that he'd rather have sex with Jennifer Lopez than Aguilera, and even taunts Lopez's boyfriend, Sean "Puffy" Combs in the song. The Marshall Mathers LP is scheduled for release in either late May or early June.
Aguilera told LA... |
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| Madonna, Shania, Christina Up For U.K. Songwriting Awards - Apr 10, 2000 | Tracks from Madonna, Robbie Williams, Christina Aguilera, and Travis will be among those vying for the 45th Ivor Novello Awards, songwriting honors that will be presented next month by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.
In the category of Best Song Musically And Lyrically, Aguilera's "Genie In A Bottle," a track written by David Frank, Steve Kipner, and Pam Sheyne, will square off against "You're Still The One," from country crossover Shania Twain and husband "Mutt" Lange, and "Strong," penned by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.
Last ye... |
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| Aguilera, Badu, Others For "Essence Awards 2000" - Apr 11, 2000 |  Christina Aguilera, Erykah Badu, Macy Gray, and Ginuwine are just a few of the folks scheduled to take the stage on Friday evening at New York City's Radio City Music Hall for the "Essence Awards 2000."
This year's show celebrates the 30th anniversary of "Essence" magazine and also honors star athlete Michael Jordan and acclaimed actor/humanitarian Danny Glover.
Presenters for "Essence 2000" will include Queen Latifah, Faith Evans, Tyra Banks, author Iyanla Vanzant, Robert Guillaume, Delroy Lindo, Shemar Moore, Susan Sarandon, and Blair Underwood. Folks who coul... |
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| Aguilera Shunned On US TV Show - Apr 12, 2000 | American teen sensation Christina Aguilera was treated 'like a leper' on a US TV show after apparently miming her way through a live performance.
Appearing on cult US comedy show Saturday Night Live, Christina is said to have lip-synched her way through the two-song performance.
According to a US TV critic, Roger Friedman, Aguilera was the first musician in recent memory not to sing live on the show.
'I cannot remember anyone doing this before on Saturday Night Live,' he complained.
The audience apparently booed Aguilera after completing her appearance. Friedman added: 'When the show came ... |
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| Aguilera to play 8 Cdn. shows - Apr 12, 2000 | Christina Aguilera will embark on a summer tour that includes eight dates across Canada, according to Pollstar.
Aguilera will kick off her tour on May 19 in Holland, MI, and wind up Aug. 28 in St. Paul, MN.
In between, she'll stop in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver.
Below is a complete list of Aguilera's concert dates, according to Pollstar:
Date City Venue
05/19/00 Holland, MI Holland Municipal Stadium
05/20/00 Council Bluffs,IA Westfair Amphitheatre
05/28/00 Charlotte, NC Memorial Stadium
07/01/00 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
07/02/00... |
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| Aguilera, Arden coming to town - Apr 12, 2000 | Final Jeopardy question:
Two famous females are coming to town this summer. One's a teenage former Mousketeer who won a Grammy award on the strength of a hit called Genie in a Bottle. One's a thirtysomething former lounge singer who's won several Juno Awards. They will perform a duet together when hell freezes over.
Bzzzzt! Who are Christina Aguilera and Jann Arden?
You're a winner!
As expected, the Jann Arden dates have been confirmed. The Calgary singer-songwriter will perform two shows in the Winspear Centre June 19-20. She's on tour to support her new album, Blood Red Cherry, fille... |
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| Aguilera here July 13 - Apr 12, 2000 | Grammy winning pop diva Christina Aguilera will perform at Winnipeg Arena on July 13, according to information released yesterday on the Pollstar concert website.
A spokeswoman for Toronto-based concert promoters Core Audience confirmed Aguilera will play in the 'Peg, but couldn't release details yesterday.
"Yes, I can say that Christina Aguilera will be coming to Winnipeg," Melissa Bubb-Clarke said. "But the whole deal isn't done yet. We're not sure who she's coming with yet. The dates are set, but all the venues aren't confirmed on paper yet.
"We hope to have everyt... |
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| Christina Aguilera Plotting Debut Headlining Tour - Apr 12, 2000 | Christina Aguilera's first headlining tour will be an 11-week, 37-city endeavor that gets underway on July 31 and generally will visit 3,000- to 5,000-seat venues, according to a tour publicist. Although cities and dates for many of the tour's stops won't be announced until later this month, several stops and ticket on-sale dates have been confirmed.
The remainder of the teen pop star's itinerary will be released later this month and tickets will go on sale April 29.
While Aguilera has performed during fairs and radio festivals and as a supporting act on other tours, she hasn't previously be... |
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| Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin Honoured At WMA - Apr 13, 2000 | | Pop stars Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and Ricky Martin top the list of winners at the Eighth Annual World Music Awards. |
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| Dotmusic Users Respond In Aguilera Miming Storm - Apr 13, 2000 | A number of dotmusic's US contingent have contacted us to protest against the accusations that Christina Aguilera mimed through a live performance.
Teen sensation Aguilara, appearing on cult US comedy show Saturday Night Live, was reported to have lip-synched the two tracks on the programme.
However, one angry US fan, who watched the show, said such a suggestion was 'the furthest thing from the truth' and told us we should 'kick youselves in the asses.'
He insisted: 'She sounded absolutely great but she did 'mess-up' a little in some parts…..If she lip-synched, I think it would have been pe... |
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| Aguilera Responds To Alleged Eminem Diss - Apr 13, 2000 |  He has dissed his mother and his daughter's mother, and now the controversial Eminem is going after Christina Aguilera.
On his upcoming single, "The Real Slim Shady," the rapper allegedly imagines the Grammy-Award winning singer performing a particular sex act.
"It's disgusting and offensive and above all it's not true," Aguilera told MTV News on Thursday of the alleged lyrics.
Aguilera's manager told MTV News that he's heard disturbing rumors about the song's content, and while he doesn't mind if Eminem parodies Aguilera's music, he believes, "There is nothing more... |
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| Ottawa stop for pop diva - Apr 13, 2000 | What Christina Aguilera wants, Canada gets.
The Grammy-winning teen pop diva will perform as part of an eight-city Canadian tour which begins July 7 in Toronto and wraps up July 19 in Vancouver at GM Place, according to information released yesterday on the vikrecordings.com website.
BMG, Aguilera's label in Canada, has confirmed an Ottawa date -- July 10 at the Corel Centre. Ticket information and opening acts have yet to be finalized.
Aguilera, 19, is the latest teen sensation to bowl over the pop music world. Since the June 1999 release of her self-titled debut album, she has enjoyed ... |
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| Christina on tour - Apr 13, 2000 | Christina Aguilera is taking Britney's lead again - what a surprise.
This time, the blonder, shorter musketeer hasn't been nominated for the same award as the "Baby One More Time" star but has scheduled a tour at almost the same time as Britney.
Britney plans to kick off a summer tour in an effort to promote her new album, "Oops, I Did It Again" scheduled for release on May 16.
Meanwhile, Christina has planned a tour of her own although she has no new album to promote (but then again she does have a Grammy to celebrate).
Christina will kick off her tour on May 19 in... |
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| Christina is snubbed and honoured - Apr 13, 2000 | Christina Aguilera is counting on help from Destiny's Child for her first headlining tour.
The Grammy winning pop singer launches her tour this summer and Destiny's Child will be her opening act, MTV reports.
"I'm really a huge fan of Destiny's Child," Christina told MTV. "'The Writing's On The Wall' was actually one of my favourite records. I listened to all the time on tour and when I was travelling this year. Beyonce and the other girls are such amazing vocalists, and I have a lot of respect for vocalists. Having them part of my tour is really cool, and gives me a real R&... |
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| First Look: The News in Brief, April 13, 2000 - Apr 13, 2000 | HOLD THE DATE: Teen sensation Christina Aguilera's first headlining tour will begin July 31 and continue through mid-October. Exact dates have not been set.
Read on for the whole article. |
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| Aguilera Defends Her "Honour" - Apr 14, 2000 | Following alleged lewd suggestions about young pop star Christina Aguilera on rapper Eminem's forthcoming album, Aguilera has hit back saying: "It's disgusting and offensive and above all it's not true."
Eminem apparently labels Aguilera 'promiscuous', to which her manager responded saying: "there is nothing more important to a woman than her honour and that seems to be what we're dealing with here."
The incident has stimulated rumours about the two, Aguilera having in the past, confessed an attraction to the Dr Dre-produced rap star. It has also called considerable atten... |
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| Eminem eyes Christina, Godsmack rule Boston and more - Apr 14, 2000 |  Pop princesses have really taken a drubbing this week. On Sunday, Oasis' Liam Gallagher harangued his Los Angeles audience for being Britney Spears fans, and now comes the news that Detroit rapper Eminem has taken a pot shot at Christina Aguilera in his forthcoming single, "The Real Slim Shady." According to insiders, the rapper who has trashed both his mother and former girlfriend in song, has now targeted the Florida teen, as he lyrically fanaticizes about her engaging in a sex act. Eminem's reps refuse to comment on the song, but on April 21 it will be released on radio. Eminem's ... |
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| Christina kisses Enrique - Apr 14, 2000 | As if winning a Grammy wasn't enough, Christina Aguilera is now being linked to one of the most lusted-after pop stars in the world.
Christina and Enrique Iglesias were spotted dancing very closely after VH1's "Men Strike Back" concert, and the dancing soon turned to kissing, the New York Post reports.
"They just started going at it," an eyewitness told the paper. "They were kissing very deeply, very passionately. They weren't trying to hide it at all."
After the two pop stars were finished locking lips, the Latin singer left the club. Aguilera left about 10... |
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| Sears and Levi's Hit a Summer High Note With Pop Music Sensation Christina - Apr 16, 2000 | Tickets on Sale April 29 for the 37-city "Sears and Levi's Jeans
Present Christina Aguilera in Concert" Tour
Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Levi's(R) jeans today announced they are uniting to grant the wishes of pop music fans across North America. As the exclusive primary sponsors of the highly anticipated first tour by Grammy-winner Christina Aguilera, Sears and Levi's jeans will bring the 19-year-old chart topper to fans across the U.S. and Canada in her inaugural tour this summer.
With her third single, "I Turn To You," quickly climbing the charts, multi-platinum recordi... |
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| Teen queens path to stardom - Apr 17, 2000 | Jessica Simpson, who's at No.7 in this week's chart with 'I Wanna Love You Forever', has more things in common with fellow teen queens, Britney and Christina, than you may first think.
Jessica's path to stardom started on the TV show 'The Disney Club', as did Britney's and Chrissy's. Jessica says even at the tender age of 11 the star quality just shone out of them: "Christina sang like Mariah Carey. She was so tiny, you'd never think that voice would come out of her!"... |
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| Eminem Tees Off On 'NSYNC, Britney, Others - Apr 17, 2000 | Apparently, Eminem isn't reserving his choice words for Christina Aguilera.
Less than a week after word surfaced that the rapper lambastes Aguilera on his upcoming album, Eminem has teed off on some other high-profile acts on the pop landscape. Calling boy bands and other teen pop acts "f***ing commercial" and "trash," Em unleashes a profanity-laced diatribe against fellow "Total Request Live" regulars 'NSYNC, Britney Spears, and the Backstreet Boys in the April 19 issue of the British music mag "New Musical Express."
As we reported last week, the rapp... |
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| Aguilera, Lopez, Martin Grab Latin Awards - Apr 17, 2000 |  Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin were among the artists honored when the annual American Latino Media Arts Awards were handed out on Sunday.
The musicians were honored alongside stand-outs in the fields of television and film at the event, which was staged at the Pasadena Civic Center.
Aguilera was named new female entertainer of the year, Lopez grabbed female entertainer of the year, and Martin earned male entertainer of the year. The honor marks a return of sorts for Lopez and Martin, who both made their national prime time television performing debuts on the award show... |
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| Christina Aguilera announces tour plans amidst lip syncing allegations. - Apr 17, 2000 | Christina Aguilera has announced plans to hit the road this summer with Destiny's Child.
At this point it is uncertain if Destiny's child will be opening the show for all of the tour dates.
In other news a writer for the British music site dotmusic.com has accused Aguilera of lip syncing during a recent appearance on Saturday Night Live. Many fans wrote the music site in protest after the story ran calling the allegations false. Did she or didn't she? That is the question. Since no one here at antiMUSIC was among the mere hundreds of viewers of the program we can not give you our biased o... |
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| Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera Honored At Latino Media Awards - Apr 17, 2000 | PASADENA, Calif. — Pop singers Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin received special achievement honors, and
musical collagist Beck performed with world ensemble Ozomatli at Sunday's fifth annual American Latino Media Arts Awards.
The ceremony, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, honored Lopez as Female Entertainer of the Year, while an absent Martin was named Male Entertainer of the Year. Aguilera received the prize for New Entertainer of the Year.
"The most beautiful thing of Latin culture is the family," Lopez told reporters in Spanish backstage.
"I... |
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| Christina Aguilera To Record With Her Idol - Apr 18, 2000 |  Amidst rumors of being dissed on rapper Eminem's upcoming LP, Christina Aguilera has plenty of plans to keep herself busy, including an upcoming recording session with one of her heroes.
The singer will be heading to Los Angeles later this spring to work on a Christmas album, and on May 6, the songstress is scheduled to record with blues belter and Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Etta James, whose "At Last" is a staple of Aguilera's live show.
The holiday album will also see the teen Grammy Award-winner working with a 60-piece orchestra.
Aguilera is currently in Miami with pr... |
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| R&B Beat: Christina Aguilera, Etta James, Whitney Houston - Apr 18, 2000 | Teen singer Christina Aguilera gets together with soul veteran Etta James; Arista anniversary party goes to DVD.
Teen pop singer Christina Aguilera, who frequently covers Etta James' "At Last" in her shows, is set to record with the soul veteran on June 6. They'll cut a tune for Aguilera's upcoming Christmas album. ...
Arista Records' recent 25th anniversary concert, which featured performances by Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton , Puff Daddy and Santana, will be released June 6 on DVD. The show, taped in Los Angeles last week, airs May 15 on NBC-TV. ...
R&B singer Sisqó didn't... |
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| Christina ignores Eminem - Apr 18, 2000 | Christina Aguilera is ignoring insults from Eminem and continuing with her musical career.
The rapper recently referred to music by Britney Spears, Christina and *Nsync as "fake, trash and horrible" and reportedly slams the tiny, blond Grammy-winner in his upcoming LP, "The Marshall Mathers", Q magazine reports.
But Christina won't have much time to ponder Eminem's insults due to her busy schedule, MTV reports.
The singer is now in Miami working on her first Spanish-language album, due out this summer, and on April 27 and 28 she'll be in Orlando to tape "Disney S... |
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| Christina Aguilera Spanish Album On The Way - Apr 19, 2000 | Christina Aguilera is currently recording a Spanish-language album in Miami with producer Rudy Perez. The album is scheduled for release in early September.
Aguilera's father, Fausto Aguilera, is of Ecuadorian descent, and the singer tells LAUNCH that her Latin heritage has always been a very important part of her life - even more so when her mother remarried. "When I went to Spain, I did feel a connection there," she explains. "It reminds me of my childhood. It is part of who I am. When I was younger, I was almost adopted by my stepdad, and my name was going to be changed - I... |
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| Christina goes to the prom - Apr 20, 2000 | AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- At age 19, pop music queen Christina Aguilera is heading back to high school for a prom.
A freshman at Greenbrier High School recently won the nationwide "Prom of Your Life" contest, which granted him the right to have Aguilera perform at the April 28 prom.
"It'll be cool, but my girlfriend and her friends don't like it all," Greenbrier senior John Smith said. "Her being there is going to take the attention away from all of them."
Aguilera, whose debut album sprawned the No. 1 hits "Genie In A Bottle" and "What A Girl Want... |
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| Aguilera To Play Prom In Augusta, Georgia - Apr 21, 2000 |  Christina Aguilera is going back to school.
The platinum-selling teen singer will travel to Augusta, Georgia on April 28 to perform at the Greenbrier High School prom of freshman Colin Shapiro, the winner of the "Prom Of Your Life" contest sponsored by Proctor & Gamble.
In addition to Christina, whose appearance at the prom is valued at $25,000 (according to the contest rules), Shapiro will also receive $710 in order to rent a limousine and a tuxedo.
The "Augusta Chronicle" reports that additional security and off-duty police officers will be on hand for the special ... |
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| Christina goes to prom, Mellencamp goes to school and more - Apr 21, 2000 |  Christina Aguilera is heading back to school next weekend, to perform at a prom. The blonde teen queen was the grand prize in a contest dubbed "Prom of Your Life" sponsored by Procter & Gamble. The winner was high school freshman Colin Shapiro, who attends Greenbrier High School, outside of Augusta, Ga. The only hitch is that only juniors and seniors may attend the prom that's set for April 28. Maybe they'll make an exception just this once . . .
CHRISTINA AGUILERA seems to be in a "Hardest Working Woman in Show Busines" contest. Currently at work with producer Rudy P... |
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| Aguilera Goes Back To School For Prom - Apr 21, 2000 | Teen popstar Christina Aguilera is to perform at a high school prom.
John Smith, a pupil at Greenbrier High School, was granted a performance from the singer after he won a nationwide Prom of Your Life contest.
"It'll be cool, but my girlfriend and her friends don't like it all," Smith said. "Her being there is going to take the attention away from all of them."
Aguilera, 19, recently won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best New Artist... |
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| First Look - Apr 21, 2000 | | BACK TO SCHOOL: Popster Christina Aguilera is going to the prom. A freshman at Greenbrier High School in Atlanta recently won the nationwide "Prom of Your Life" contest, which granted him the right to have Aguilera perform at the April 28 prom. "It'll be cool, but my girlfriend and her friends don't like it all," Greenbrier senior John Smith said. |
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| Christina Aguilera: Businesswoman of the Year - Apr 23, 2000 | Before we begin, a word of warning: if you ever run into Christina Aguilera, don't attempt any small talk. The phrase isn't in her vocabulary. I realize this when I enter her Buenos Aires hotel suite and find her gazing wistfully through the window at the city's boulevards spread out below, the Rio de la Plata glinting in the distance.
"Nice view," I remark.
"What? Oh yeah," she says distractedly, turning around and brushing her wispy, impossibly blond hair from her eyes. "John," she barks at her American publicist, "can you get the make-up arti... |
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| How did 19-year-old singing sensation Christina Aguilera get her start? - Apr 23, 2000 | This year's Grammy winner for best new artist says she can't remember a time she didn't want to perform.
Her mother, Shelley Kearns, is a violinist and pianist who once traveled the world performing; she helped her daughter get an appearance on Star Search at 8, and later The New Mickey Mouse Club, which also spawned Britney Spears, two 'N Sync singers and Felicity's Keri Russell. In fact, Aguilera, whose first, self-titled album has sold more than 5 million copies, and Spears, with whom she competes for fans, are friends.... |
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| Christina Aguilera to Sue Eminem? - Apr 23, 2000 | Christina Aguilera is reportedly set to sue bad boy rapper Eminem over the lyrics of his new song.
According to music insiders, Grammy winner Aguilera is upset after hearing Eminem claim that she has had relations with MTV host Carson Daly, Limp Biskit's Fred Durst, and with Eminem himself.
Representatives for Aguilera say the "What a Girl Wants" singer is seriously contemplating legal action.
And she wouldn't be the first to consider taking action on the rapper's lyrics. When his first hit, "My Name is," came out even his own mother took court action against him.... |
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| Pop Star Turns Prom Star - Apr 23, 2000 | It might not be what all the girls want, but at least the boys should be happy about winning top prize Christina Aguilera in Proctor & Gamble's "Prom of Your Life" contest.
The multiplatimun teen queen will perform at Augusta, Ga.'s Greenbrier High School prom April 28, thanks to the contest-winning efforts of student Colin Shapiro.
"It'll be cool, but my girlfriend and her friends don't like it all," Greenbrier senior John Smith said. "Her being there is going to take attention away from all of them."
Shapiro won the right to have the 19-year-old Aguilera ... |
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| Bizkit and Napster Go Free - Apr 24, 2000 | | Meanwhile, don't expect to see Eminem joining Bizkit for any of the free dates, either. Although he takes some pokes at Durst in his newest single, "The Real Slim Shady," (the rapper describes Durst arguing with MTV veejay Carson Daly over who teeny-popper Christina Aguilera "gave head to first"), Eminem will join Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and MC Ren for their summer tour starting June 15 in San Diego. |
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| Aguilera brings star power to Tulip Time Teen sensation joins Oak Ridge Boys, Ji - Apr 26, 2000 |  Don't expect teen pop sensation Christina Aguilera to Klompen dance her way out on stage in wooden shoes and a Dutch costume when she performs in a concert for Tulip Time 2000.
One of the entertainment headliners for this year's Tulip Time Festival, the Grammy Award-winning singer is more likely to wear an ensemble that shows off her slim, athletic shape and frees her up to boogie with her backup dancers.
Aguilera, named Best New Artist at this year's Grammys, promises to be the exclamation mark in Tulip Time 2000. But she's not the only famous name on the schedule this year. Joining the Tul... |
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| First Look - Apr 26, 2000 | | EXPERIENCE THE GENIE: Tickets go on sale May 5 for the first shows of Christina Aguilera's first national headlining tour. The teen sensation promises an "edgy theatrical vibe" on the 35-city tour. "Fans can expect me to cover new ground, doing more blues, more soul and lots more choreography," Aguilera says. Destiny's Child will open. |
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| 'Nother Week at No. 1 for 'N Sync - Apr 26, 2000 | Christina Aguilera, who just announced her first headlining tour, jumped this week, re-entering the top 10 at number six. Her self-titled debut sold about 140,000 copies.
Read on for the whole article. |
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| Christina Aguilera Announces 35-City Summer Tour - Apr 27, 2000 | Christina Aguilera has announced a 35-city summer concert tour with opening act Destiny's Child. The tour kicks off July 31 in Kansas City, Missouri, and wraps it up 11 weeks later in mid-October. Dates and venues for concerts in New Orleans, Houston, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Phoenix will be announced shortly.
Tickets for the first several concerts of the 35-city tour -- which co-sponsored by Sears and Levi's -- go on sale May 5. To promote the tour, Sears will feature Aguilera-themed experience areas and merchandise, in... |
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| Christina Aguilera Announces Tour, Youth Programs - Apr 27, 2000 |  Teen singer Christina Aguilera has announced an itinerary for her first headlining U.S. tour as well as a corresponding "Come On Over And Do Something" non-profit initiative being launched in conjunction with the outing, which starts on July 31 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Aguilera's tour is being co-sponsored by Sears and Levi's, both of which are underwriting the "Come On Over And Do Something" campaign -- named after Christina's "Come On Over" song -- and which consists of two different programs: Youth Empowerment Grants and an online Youth Action Guide.
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| KISS Concert 2000 Brings Christina Aguilera and Other Performers - Apr 27, 2000 | Today, KISS 108 FM will announce artists scheduled to appear at KISS Concert 2000 - the station's yearly celebration concert to thank its loyal listeners - on Saturday, June 3, 2000 at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Mass. The largest and first radio concert in the country, KISS Concert has built such a strong following and excellent reputation for outstanding performances that tickets for KISS Concert 2000 concert sold out within four hours last January - over 3 months before the line-up was announced.
This year's KISS Concert line-up is considered one of the best ever, featuring special ap... |
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| Christina Aguilera Graduates To Headliner - Apr 27, 2000 | Organizers have firmed up much of the itinerary for Christina Aguilera's debut headlining tour, a 37-city jaunt that opens on July 31 in the Kansas City area, with Destiny's Child in the supporting slot. Tickets go on sale in several markets on May 6.
Aguilera's itinerary has her spending 11 headlining weeks on the amphitheater circuit. In addition, she will make appearances at fairs and Canadian arenas. The fair appearances will be smaller-scale productions.
The Grammy-winning teen's summer touring plans have apparently grown along with her record sales (which have reached 6 million in the ... |
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| Christina Aguilera to end tour virginity - Apr 27, 2000 | Teeny boppers rejoice you'll have plenty of ways to spend more of your parents money this summer. Christina Aguilera has officially announced her first tour which kicks off on July 31st in Kansas City, Mo. Opening up the show for Christina will be Destiny's Child.
She will find some stiff competition for the teen concert ticket buying dollar as N sync and Britney Spears will also be on major tours this summer.
Most of the dates for the tour have been confirmed and announced. However, some more dates in New Orleans, The Pacific North West and the South Western U.S. are expected to be anno... |
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| Christina announces tour dates - Apr 28, 2000 | Christina Aguilera has officially announced her summer tour.
The Grammy-winning pop star is headlining a 37-city tour that is set to kick off on July 31 in Kansas City, Live Daily reports.
Destiny's Child will open for Christina and tickets for the shows go on sale on May 6.
Christina's tour includes 11 amphitheatre dates and several performances at fairs and Canadian arenas.
Christina and her tour sponsors, Sears and Levi's, are planning to launch a new initiative with Do Something, a charity that aims to get young people to "take action to make the world a better place," RC... |
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| Christina Aguilera Promises Soul, Blues On 'Edgy' Tour - Apr 29, 2000 | Pop singer Christina Aguilera said she sees her music moving in a more bluesy direction and that she'll explore new ground on her upcoming tour.
"I'll be doing songs from my debut album," Aguilera, 19, told fans in an online chat Thursday (April 28) on sonicnet.com. "But I've changed so much from doing that at 17, so we'll put a whole new twist on things from my album. ... There will be a lot of blues and soul inflections, which is what I've wanted to do more of for a long time."
The tour, which will feature R&B quartet Destiny's Child as the openers, will kick off Ju... |
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| Shopping With Christina - Apr 29, 2000 | A visit to any major Sears store will soon include a Christina Aguilera experience. The 19-year-old pop sensation has announced she will partner with Sears and Levi's for her first national headline tour which will stop in 35 cities.
Destiny's Child will open for Aguilera on the tour that kicks off July 31 in Kansas and plays in 35 North American cities through mid-October.
"I'm really excited about going out with my band and dancers, and giving the show an edgy theatrical vibe," Aguilera said.
The best new artist Grammy-winner promises to cover "new ground" on the tour,... |
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| Backstreet's Howie Remembers Sister with Benefit - Apr 30, 2000 | | The concert is set to star Christina Aguilera, fellow Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean, Sting, Leann Rimes, Jordan Knight, and Deborah Gibson. |
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| First Look - Apr 30, 2000 | | IS SHE OR ISN'T SHE? A woman claiming to be a former manager of teen pop sensation Christina Aguilera filing a breach-of-contract lawsuit Wednesday against the entertainer's mother and current managers accusing them of cheating her out of millions. |
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