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| 2004 MuchMusic Video Awards Nominees - May 2004 | Below are the nominees for the 2004 MuchMusic Video Awards, to be handed out June 20 in Toronto.
Best Video "Try Honesty," Billy Talent "One Thing," Finger Eleven "Powerless (Say What You Want," Nelly Furtado "Into Your Hideout," Pilate "Hard Road," Sam Roberts
Best Director "Try Honesty," Billy Talent (dir. Sean Michael Turrell) "Throwing it All Away," Default (dir. Andrew McNaughton) "Heaven Only Knows," K-OS (dir. Don Allan) "Into Your Hideout," Pilate (dir. Maxime Giroux) "Hard Road," Sa... |
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| Get Me To The Abby On Time! - May 2004 | The Abbey has been known as a celebrity haunt for everyone from Janet Jackson to Christina Aguilera. It has won numerous accolades. Los Angeles Magazine hails The Abbey as "The Best Gay Bar to Bring a Straight Friend To," in its annual 101 Things We Love issue, plus West Hollywood Awards deemed it "Outstanding Restaurant and Bar for 2003."
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| Christina Aguilera’s Marilyn Moment! - May 2004 | Like a Virgin? Well, not quite. Christina Aguilera vamps it up, Marilyn-style, for a new slew of Virgin Mobile ads.
The “Dirrty” superstar scrubbed up for a Virgin Mobile phone ad, shot in Los Angeles on April 24. The spots, which will run in the UK this May, feature Christina oohing and aahing in absolute arousal. Though the punchline reveals it’s merely some adjustments to her comfy chair that’s causing her excitement, the reported $1 million she raked in for her performance might explain it as well.... |
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| Is Christina Engaged? - May 2004 | At press time, although we’d heard that Christina’s boyfriend, Jordan Bratman had proposed, Christina’s people denied it. Still, she is “really happy right now” with her man.
“I’m extremely attracted to intellect and individuality,” she says. “I don’t care about the six-pack. I like a down-to-earth guy. That’s why I usually go for a non-celebrity.”
Jordan, who’s with Christina’s management company, Is not exactly a pretty-boy hunk. We think this romance has a chance!... |
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| Ewww! - May 2004 | Christina Aguilera’s pool water sold on eBay!
An eBay auction for Christina Aguilera’s thong and pool water, acquired during a Maxim photo shoot, fetched $1,480 and more than 60,000 hits a day.
The seller initially obtained the booty – one white thong, a sealed tub of the pool water Aguilera posed in, notes of authenticity and pointers from the pop diva on how single men can win her affections – through a BBC Radio One contest in England.
The seller, who wished to remain anonymous, claims he put the items up for auction because he was “bored while trying to work.”
The thirty-sixth bidder... |
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| Christina Is A Victim of Jealousy - May 2004 | While Christina Aguilera’s stellar voice made her special, it also made her a victim of jealousy and isolation in school. On VH-1’s Driven, Christina’s mom Shelly revealed that her daughter was ridiculed by classmates at her elementary school. Shelly and Christina were even forced to move from their hometown after kids threatened them and slashed their tires. “Anyone who tried to befriend Christina was harassed by phone day and night until their parents said no,” Shelly explains. A childhood friend adds: “I remember one time in gym class they were trying to kick balls at her, to deliberately t... |
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| Christina shares details of her upbringing - May 2004 | | When she released her album Stripped Christina made a brave decision - to talk about her upbringing to the world. And the more she talked about what it was like living with someone who abused her and her family, the more other kids realised that the situation wasn't right...they didn't have to put up with it...and most importantly - that they could get past the hurt and be happy again. Christina and her four brothers and sisters, Michael, Casey, Rachel, and Stephanie, spent a lot of their childhood traveling from place to place, because their Dad was in the Army. Every time they arrived at a ... |
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| Christina Aguilera cancels tour - May 01, 2004 | Christina Aguilera's throat is acting up, yet again, prompting the little diva to cancel her North American tour -- which was to kick off at Auburn's White River Amphitheatre on May 13 with opening act Chingy.
Doctors told Aguilera to give her pipes some rest. "I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour. I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans," said she of the strained vocal chords.
Throat issues have plagued the dirrty singer in the past -- just last year, Aguilera canceled a bunch of her European dates due to acute bronchitis... |
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| Purtan gets ad award - May 01, 2004 | Canceled: By pop star Christina Aguilera, her entire summer tour, citing strained vocal cords. Her DTE Energy Theatre date was July 3.
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| Christina Aguilera tour no more! - May 01, 2004 | NEW YORK (C. Aguilera Official Website) - If you have tickets to Christina Aguilera's last concerts, you're out of luck. Christina has cancelled her North American tour because she has strained her vocal cords. "I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour," XTina said Thursday in a statement on her website. "I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans." Aguilera apparently hurt her voice while in the studio and doctors told her to immediately rest and give her voice time to fully recover. The 28-city tour with special guest ... |
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| Christina Aguilera Forced To Cancel North American Tour - May 01, 2004 | Christina Aguilera has cancelled her North American concert tour due to strained vocal cords. The tour was set to begin on May 13, in Seattle with a total of 28 city dates.
In a statement on her Web site, Aguilera said, "“I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour. I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans". Last year Aguilera was forced to cancel several of her European dates due to acute bronchitis. Doctors suggested Aguilera take some time off to give her voice time to recover.... |
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| Christina tour is off - May 01, 2004 | Christina Aguilera has been forced to cancel her North American tour due to severely strained vocal chords.
The 23-year-old was due to start her revamped concerts, with rapper Chingy, on May 13 in Seattle, but doctors have advised Christina to give her voice a rest - or risk permanent damage.
"I'm really disappointed," she says. "I was looking forward to being on the road and spending time with my fans."
And she's not the only one. Missy Elliott has been forced to cancel her latest concert because of "extreme exhaustion and stress".
The rapper, who is said to ... |
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| Voice woes axe Christina's tour - May 01, 2004 | CHRISTINA AGUILERA has cancelled her summer tour at the last minute after straining her voice.
Doctors ordered the star to pull out of a 28-date US tour to avoid permanently wrecking her vocal cords.
The singer said: “I really look forward to getting back out there and I’m using this time to write for my next record.
“It’ll make the next time I play live bigger and better because I’ll have time to get things right for the next tour.”
Revealing the cancellation to disappointed fans, Christina took a swipe at pop rival BRITNEY SPEARS who has been criticised for miming during her world tou... |
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| Britney Spears Lipsyncs And Christina Aguilera Cancels U.S. Tour - May 01, 2004 | Pop tarts Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera currently have vocal problems. Aguilera can't user her voice and Britney upset fans by not using hers. UK fans apparently got less than what they bargained for when Britney Spears kicked off her European tour. Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera has canceled her upcoming summer tour for medical reasons. UK newspaper The Sun reports that Britney disappointed fans at her tour kick off at London's Wembley Arena by Lip-syncing during the concert. 12,000 UK fans shelled out at least $50 for tickets to the concert and while they did get plenty of firework... |
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| Aguilera cancels Auburn concert - May 01, 2004 | So much for the White River Ampitheater's big May 13 season kickoff.
Christina Aguilera has canceled her North American tour, including her first date in Auburn, because she has strained her vocal cords.
"I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour," the 23-year-old singer said Thursday in a statement on her Web site. "I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans."
Her publicist, Meghan Prophet, said Aguilera hurt her voice while in the studio. Doctors told Aguilera to immediately rest and give her voice time to fully recove... |
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| People Watch - May 01, 2004 | | Pop singer Christina Aguilera has canceled her May 29 show at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas. Citing vocal strain, she has axed the remaining dates on her "Stripped" tour, according to MTV.com. A Smirnoff rep said the show has not been rescheduled. Refunds are available at point of purchase. Call Metro (972) 647-5700.... |
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| Aguilera cancels summer tour to rest vocal chords - May 01, 2004 | A statement released by her publicist said that Aguilera's doctors advised the singer to rest her voice for the entire summer.
Aguilera expressed disappointment at the cancellation of her "Stripped" tour, which promotes the album of the same name.
Tickets for the 2004 season at the arts center go on sale at 9 a.m. today at the box office and through Ticketmaster outlets, phone charge and ticketmaster.com.
Box office hours throughout the season will be 1 to 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. On the day of a show, the box office will stay open... |
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| Mirror mirror - May 01, 2004 | Chaps-wearing hellraiser Ms Christina Aguilera was perhaps the last person one expected to emerge cherubically fresh-faced and with a head full of golden ringlets. Yet Aguilera's latest transformation from raven-haired, Sunny D-skinned popstrel to ripply-headed, voluptuous young beauty has, it has been observed, advanced her one step closer along the road to being Mariah Carey: the curves, the curls, the carolling.
However, less noted has been the fact that, with their blond, undulating locks and plumptious va-va-vooms, both Xtina and Throatwarbler Carey give a curlicued nod to none other t... |
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| X-Tina X's Tour - May 01, 2004 | A vocally strained Christina Aguilera will cancel her summer tour that was supposed to showcase her and artist Chingy. The singer called MTV’s Total Request Live late this week to tell fans that she was forced to cancel the tour after doctors advised her to stop singing and give herself a rest or risk serious health problems in the future. The tour was supposed to start in Auburn, Washington on May 3.
Aguilera apologized deeply to her fans and said she wasn’t just sitting home. Aguilera is apparently using this quiet time to write her new album. Aguilera also promises a better tour next time... |
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| Jessica's Dirty Clean-Up Act - May 02, 2004 | An article about Jessica Simpson. Christina mentioned.
JESSICA SIMPSON, the 23-year-old singer and reality television star, has always emphasized her innocence — a minister's daughter, she swore off sex until marriage — to distinguish herself from provocative peers like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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| Tongues Wag Over Aguilera - May 02, 2004 | WHAT'S the real reason Christina Aguilera canceled her tour?
The songbird shocked her fans when she pulled out of her three-month tour, citing strained vocal cords. The 28-city tour was supposed to start May 13, but according to a press release, Aguilera's doctors advised her to rest her voice, which had been strained during rehearsals. But music industry insiders aren't buying it.
"People strain their vocal chords all the time," one insider said. "There are treatments they give, and people usually take a week or two off, but never have they canceled a three-month tour."... |
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| Aguilera Cancelled Tour Due To Poor Ticket Sales. - May 03, 2004 | Pop rebel CHRISTINA AGUILERA reportedly cancelled her summer tour because of poor ticket sales - not voice problems.
The FIGHTER singer, 23, announced last week (30APR04) she was pulling the plug on her American gigs after doctors advised her to rest her voice.
However, sources tell British newspaper the DAILY SPORT, Aguilera and her management were disappointed with the small amount of tickets sold for the concerts, which were set to begin in Seattle on 13 May (04).
An insider says, "People strain their vocal cords all the time. There are treatments they give, and people usually take ... |
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| The Foxlight: Katie Couric, Dr. Phil, Christina Aguilera - May 03, 2004 | Insiders say the real reason Christina Aguilera (search) cancelled her tour isn't because she strained her vocal chords like her press release says -- it's because she's not in tune with ticket sales. They're way off and so is the tour.
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| Christina Aguilera: What a Pretty Mug - May 04, 2004 | Christina Aguilera and WebPhotos announced today the unveiling of her new line of customized personal memorabilia. Fans can log on to https://www.xtinaxposed.com/store/ to view her new line.
Christina Aguilera has teamed up with WebPhotos Entertainment to offer her fans customized memorabilia including photos, posters and mouse pads each individually customized with their own unique custom message and Digagraph (or digital autograph) from Aguilera. Utilizing WebPhotos Entertainment's online technology, Aguilera's fans will be able to order personalized, customized product created specificall... |
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| Aguilera's Planned London Pad - May 04, 2004 | Christina Aguilera is set to splash out $7million on a plush London home.
The outrageous singer is looking to buy a five-bedroom Regency house near Chelsea harbour and is already planning to decorate the home in pink and purple, with animal print furniture and a sexy pole-dancing pole in the living room.
A source revealed: "The house has a traditional look at the moment, but Christina will jazz it up."
Other stars with pole-dancing poles in their homes include Pamela Anderson and DJ Fatboy Slim.
Christina's property hunt in London comes just days after reports that her long-time ... |
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| Defendant co-owned 'boiler room' that stole $6M, prosecutor says. - May 04, 2004 | Through Satellite Capital Group, the two men promised high returns on investments, including a Santa Barbara real estate venture; a television infomercial company supposedly backed by former Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr., R-Calif.; an Internet video game company supposedly tied to Christina Aguilera and Spider- Man creator Stan Lee; and a multimedia Web site called YES Entertainment that used "Happy Days' star Tom Bosley as a pitchman.
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| Stemproblemen voor Christina Aguilera - May 04, 2004 | ENGLISH TRANSLATION
It doesn't look good for Christina Aguilera. Doctors have advised her to stop sing for a while and to use her voice as little as possible because of voice problems. The 23-year-old singer has cancelled her American tour for now. She was supposed to go on tour, together with rappery Chingy, from May 13 till July 3rd. But Christina has to follow doctors orders and can't sing any time soon. The cause of the voice problems aren't known. It's not clear how long Christina has to go without singing and when she will start performing again.
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| Xtina’s Dirrty Water - May 04, 2004 | | How much would you pay for a bottle of Christina Aguilera’s used bath water? One very devoted fan paid close to $2000 on Ebay recently for a small jar of the Stripped singer’s bath-time leftovers. The fan beat off 36 other bids to win the bottle which was pinched from the set of a photo shoot for lad’s magazine Maxim. Now that’s dirrty.... |
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| Christina: An Inspiration - May 04, 2004 | When she released her album Stripped Christina made a brave decision – to talk about her upbringing to the world. And the more she talked about what it was like living with someone who abused her and her family, the more other kids realized that the situation wasn’t right … they didn’t have to put up with it … and most importantly – they could get past the hurt and be happy again.
Christina and her four brothers and sisters, Michael, Casey, Rachel and Stephanie, spent a lot of their childhood traveling from place to place, because their dad was in the Army. Every time they arrived at a new t... |
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| Patti Smith wants to put an end to bad rock & roll and George Bush - May 05, 2004 | Patti Smith on Christina: That Christina Aguilera song, "Beautiful" -- that has some fine singing. But I'm not the person they're targeting. Nor am I the person that's seduced.
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| Toby Keith launches benefit golf tournament - May 05, 2004 | Some of the donations include a signed leather bra from Christina Aguilera, a guitar signed by members of The Eagles, an autographed football from former Dallas Cowboys star Troy Aikman, an autographed basketball from Boston Celtics great Larry Bird and tickets, a night at the Four Seasons and town car transportation to the upcoming Jimmy Buffett, Alan Jackson and George Strait concert in Dallas.
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| Teen stardom can be fickle; just ask Samantha Mumba - May 05, 2004 | Whose star rose: 1998 Usher
1999 Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, John Mayer
2000 Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson
2001 Kate Hudson, Christina Aguilera |
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| Singer provides lots of ammunition for critics and fans alike - May 05, 2004 | An article about Shania Twain. Christina mentioned.
A fan would argue that inviting fans onstage to sing is another gracious gesture. After all, it's not as if Christina Aguilera gets within a restraining order's length of hers.
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| New acts for 'N Sync, Black Crowes singers - May 06, 2004 | | No Aguilera: Christina Aguilera has canceled her summer concert tour, including a July 3 stop at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston. Apparently, the powerful but tiny singer has worn out her vocal cords. Get refunds wherever you bought your tickets. |
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| Go: Where to Go, What to Do & Why - May 06, 2004 | Not coming to Vegas this month is Christina Aguilera, who, citing "strained vocal chords," was "extremely disappointed" when "forced" to cancel her North American tour, which included a May 21 appearance at the Aladdin Theatre. More likely, she (not to mention tour promoters) was extremely disappointed at sadly sagging ticket sales. The 6,000-seat Aladdin had reportedly unloaded fewer than 2,000 seats just before the cancellation, a wild departure from last summer's sold-out show with Justin Timberlake at the MGM Grand.
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| The Anti-Hit List - May 06, 2004 | 1. THE CLASH VS. BLO_UP, "Burnin'": Following Freelancer Hellraiser's Strokes/ Christina Aguilera mash-up and the musical mating of Jay-Z and The Beatles on Danger Mouse's The Grey Album, this reinterpretation of the seminal London Callingdemarcates another stage in the rapidly mutating relationship between artist and audience.
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| Baby blues can't keep Tedeschi off the road - May 06, 2004 | Susan Tedeschi (pronounced teh-DES-kee) still shakes her head at her 2000 nomination for best new artist, going against Britney Spears, Macy Gray, Kid Rock and Christina Aguilera. Aguilera got it.
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| Show To Be A Celebration - May 06, 2004 | Youngblood lives in Los Angeles and has worked as a dancer and choreographer for J.Lo, Christina Aguilera, Sean “P Diddy” Combs, Bust Rhymes, Dr. Dre, Pink, Brian McKnight and Justin Timberlake.
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| J-Kwon's 'Hood Hop' sounds charge for local rappers - May 06, 2004 | Last week wasn't an especially good one for St. Louis' rappers. Chingy learned that Christina Aguilera called off their summer tour. Nelly, already dogged for his "Tip Drill" video, was accused in a suit by Florida music group Vokal of stealing its name for his clothing line. And J-Kwon's video shoot included unscripted gunfire.
J-Kwon's Hoodfest concert Sunday at the Pageant should be relatively calm. The 18-year-old rapper's "Tipsy" sat at the top of Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks charts for a month, and his "Hood Hop" CD, produced by the Trackboyz duo, sold 125,00... |
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| Celebs behind the latest jeans - May 06, 2004 | A look at what stars are wearing:
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Who: Michelle Branch, Jamie-Lynn DiScala, Jessica Alba, Christina Aguilera Look: Vintage, complete with holes Price: $92-$120 Where: Bloomingdale's; Henri Bendel |
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| Getting Dirrty With Justin - May 07, 2004 | Sky News gossip guru Neil Sean delivers the latest showbiz news:
:: Move over Janet Jackson, as I reveal how Justin Timberlake has secretly recorded a track with Christina Aguilera.
Justin said his new album would feature a track written by the two, called Never Just Stop Believing.
He said the song was one of the best he had ever done.
And Christina revealed: "I am honoured to write and perform with my dear friend who is so talented."
But the gush factor doesn't stop there!
I hear a steamy video with them playing parted lovers is all part of the marketing plan.
It seems that ... |
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| Simpson steps in to replace Aguilera at Big Gig - May 07, 2004 | Summerfest also adds Kid Rock and rock band Puddle of Mudd
Summerfest organizers wasted no time in re-booking the Big Gig's June 29 Marcus Amphitheater date, vacated late last month by Christina Aguilera and her strained vocal cords.
MTV's "Newlyweds" star, Pizza Hut pitch-woman and, oh yeah, multiplatinum pop singer Jessica Simpson will step onto the stage in Aguilera's place, with a 7:30 p.m. show featuring an opening act to be announced.
Simpson in many ways is a more of-the-moment star than Aguilera. Aside from her starring role as TV's favorite ditz, Simpson's "In This S... |
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| Hottest hotties under 25 - May 07, 2004 | Justin Timberlake sexy? You don't say. JT is just one of the many young, famous and beautiful stars to make this year's Teen People list of 25 hottest hotties under 25. Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Norah Jones, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Usher, and the cast of the O.C. also made the list...
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| The Video Christina Doesn't Want Her Fans To See - May 08, 2004 | | Christina Aguilera is telling a close friend that if she sells her video that their 10 year friendship will be over! Lucy Ashmore, one of Christina's close pals, has recently told the star that unless she breaks up with her ex, Jordan Bratman, she will sell the video of 21-year-old Christina indulging in herself after a long 21st birthday. The video shows Christina drunk, naked, and all over three male strippers that she organized for her 21st birthday. Ashmore has told Christina that this video could be all over the news/magzines and porn sites world wide in a matter of hours if its released.... |
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| Three Southland footwear makers find success, get their kicks in stylish special - May 08, 2004 | Though Skechers makes some performance shoes, its sneakers are meant more for looks than showing off in athletic trials. As such, it can also use celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. and Christina Aguilera as endorsers, rather than fighting for athletes.
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| Britney's Home State Pushes Ban On Low-rider Jeans - May 08, 2004 | Authorities in the state are tired of young girls' penchant for wearing thong-showing, low-slung jeans - promoted by stars including Britney, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez - and they're pushing a bill to outlaw the fashion.
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| New mothers, new life - May 09, 2004 | An article about new mothers. Christina mentioned.
"If I don't want her to wear clothes like Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera, then it's my job to talk to her about why she shouldn't do that... I can't make her decisions for her. I might not be able to persuade her, but I can try to lead her down the right paths."
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| Pop's hottest hit Radio City - May 09, 2004 | Ever heard of Alsu? You should have - she's as big as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. How about Philip Kirkorov, Tea for Two or Smash? They're just as big in the pop world - in Russia, that is.
These Russian pop artists are among the top contenders in Russia's version of the Grammys, and they're coming to New York City next month.
On June 11, these four plus other groups - the biggest names in Russian pop music, selected by fans across Russia - will perform at Radio City Music Hall to kick off Russian Heritage Week. The artists were chosen during the Golden Gramophone Awards ceremony ... |
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| The week's best late-night laughs - May 09, 2004 | It's been reported Christina Aguilera has been paid close to $1 million to film a commercial where she fakes an orgasm. Aguilera said the most difficult part was finding time to film the commercial between real orgasms.
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| Teen People’s picks of multitalented entertainers include Simpson, Beyonce - May 09, 2004 | Teen People has unleashed its annual list of the “25 hottest stars under 25,” and it underscores a strong multimedia evolution in the entertainment industry, reports USA Today.
• Jessica Simpson, 23, is a huge success. She first appeared on Teen People’s list in 2000, riding the pop wave with Mandy Moore, 20; Christina Aguilera, 23; and Britney Spears, 22. Last year, Simpson’s MTV reality hit, “Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica,” brought the little-known pop singer recognition. TV and movie offers are pouring in.
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| Faking it is the safest way - May 10, 2004 | Celebrities from Jennifer Aniston to Christina Aguilera prefer to fake it [tan], and with cases of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - increasing by 24pc in the last five years, it's time to embrace looking good without the dangers.
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| By the Wade, Heat still alive in playoffs - May 10, 2004 | A sport article. Christina mentioned.
I'm also having some recent trouble locating a certain Carmelo Anthony, who limped out of the NBA playoffs about the time he was denying a relationship with Christina Aguilera.
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| Grace under fire - May 10, 2004 | An article about Andrea Bocelli. Christina mentioned.
He hopes to sing a duet with pop singer Christina Aguilera, hailing her voice as 'very unusual'.
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| Teen singer aspires to hit a high professional note - May 10, 2004 | Stepkowski said he makes sure the girls in S.O.S. sing music that is inspired more by pop stars from the Disney Channel, such as Hilary Duff, Adrianna's idol, than the more risqué stars such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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| Andrea Bocelli to perform in Singapore on Monday night - May 10, 2004 | | But, for someone whose success comes partly from his crossover to pop appeal, the list of pop stars he'd like to work with is fairly short - Christina Aguilera, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. |
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| Christina Gets Sassy - May 10, 2004 | Talk about mixing business with pleasure! Christina Aguilera bumps, grinds and writhes – on a desk chair – in a new Virgin Mobile ad.
The commercial, which will only air in Britain, shows the sexy star groovin’ while waiting for a record executive. But as it turns out, she’s only trying to get comfortable.
In real life, the crew was less-than-comfortable when, according to one eyewitness, Christina left them waiting for six hours before the shoot, for which she was paid a reported $1.8 million.... |
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| Christina Aguilera rediscovers her vocal cords! - May 11, 2004 | NEW YORK: She might have cancelled her three-month tour due to her "strained vocal cords", but as they say, you can't keep a fish out of water for long.
According to the New York Post, Christina Aguilera was back rehearsing last weekend.
"Christina was rehearsing with two backup singers and two dancers in a studio in Burbank. It sounds more like she will do a pared-down tour," a source was quoted as saying.... |
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| My Kind Of Christmas Re-Released - May 11, 2004 | According to emails from Vh-1, RCA and BMG are re-releasing My Kind of Christmas. Vh-1's album information for Christina has the following information:
My Kind Of Christmas Release date: 05.06.04 Label: BMG Special Products Distributor: Mono/Stereo: Stereo... |
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| Christina Aguilera may take legal action? - May 11, 2004 | | Christina Aguilera is said to be very upset with the Post report that she canceled her tour because ticket sales were not up to par. “She wants the media to stay out of her life,” says an employee. “The story hurt her dearly and she wants her fans to know that she had no intention of canceling even if the tickets sales were down. She is very upset and is planning legal action.” Legal action against the New York Post.... |
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| Young stars hit the list - May 11, 2004 | In a bid to make the rest of us feel old and underachieving, Teen People magazine has once again released it's annual list of the 25 hottest stars under 25.
The usual suspects made the list: Justin Timberlake, Usher and Jake Gyllenhaal; Hillary Duff, Lindsay Lohen, the "Don't Call Us the Olsen Twins" Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen; the cast of The O.C. and Good Charlotte; Norah Jones, Scarlett Johansson and Josh Hartnett; the once innocent blonds who are now downright raunchy sexpots -- Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.
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| But I Digress ... Grrr! - May 11, 2004 | I never thought I'd be saying this, but give me Jessica Simpson over Britney Spears any day of the week. Here I thought that one day Jessica would be on top of my Grrr! list, but then Britney goes and gets married and unmarried in one day, locks lips with Madonna and is now in yet another affair with yet another man who has a baby with another woman on the way. And they say Christina Aguilera has morals issues?
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| Soap actress next for Madonna snog? - May 11, 2004 | The comments follow the media uproar over Madonna's MTV awards appearance last year, where she kissed pop starlets Spears and Christina Aguilera. Since then, less famous celebrities have spoken of their faux lesbianism to grab the limelight.
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| The sum of the 'Van Helsing' monsters' parts - May 11, 2004 | Shuler Hensley, 37 [...] You serenaded everyone on the set? "Yeah. Songs by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. I Am Beautiful — that's one of my favorites." [...]
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| Absolutely Fabulous! - May 12, 2004 | Ever wondered what Justin Timberlake, Hugh Hefner, J-Lo, Christina Aguilera or Pink spend their millions on?
Perhaps you'd like to which former Mousekerteer has amassed a Ł30m-plus fortune by the age 22 and has dated some of the world's most glamourous women. Or perhaps you'd like to what the world's most famous Playboy spends his money on apart from silk PJ's and his 12 beautiful girlfriends.
VH1 have launched a new series called 'The Fabulous Lives of...' which looks into the extraordinary worlds of the rich and famous.
The series which features episodes on Britney, Justin Timberlake, Th... |
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| Bush, the miracle president - May 12, 2004 | He convinced all of Middle America that he was a plain-speaking American everyman, despite the fact that he was born with a silver spoon jammed down his throat; attending a prestigious Northeastern boarding school, Yale for an undergraduate degree and Harvard for an MBA; and amassing more “Gentleman C’s” than “dirrty” Christina Aguilera has STDs.
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| Garbage Pail Kids is back - May 12, 2004 | Garbage Pail Kids __ They are back! The much loved 1980s kiddies cards are returning to bring pain, with Scratch and Stink odors such as "Passed Gas" and "Puke". New faces include pirate Justin Timberlake, be-eating Scuzzy Ozzy, and, the illest of all, Christina Ugliera. Now that's dirrty!!!... |
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| Overachieving Celebs Add To Talents - May 12, 2004 | | * Jessica Simpson, 23, is a huge success. She first appeared on Teen People's list in 2000, riding the pop wave with Mandy Moore, 20, and 2004's Christina Aguilera, 23, and Britney Spears, 22. |
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| Queer Eye for Athens. Fab Five could be just the ticket for a scruffy Olympics - May 12, 2004 | The Fab Five can certainly do something with that nose clip swimmers wear. If it can't be eliminated (and the Olympic site says, with due seriousness, that it's essential to prevent an "intake of water through the nostrils"), maybe it can be replaced with a tasteful jeweled stud. Kind of like the one Christina Aguilera used to wear.
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| Alicia Holds Keys In Fight For Film Role - May 13, 2004 | ALICIA KEYS is flying in to steal a march on CHRISTINA AGUILERA as the two singers battle it out for the same major Hollywood role.
After auditions the girls have been shortlisted for the female lead in 5th Commandment.
The movie is based on the sound advice in the Old Testament — thou shalt not kill.
I hear Alicia — who has signed with major agent William Morris — is planning a coup to snatch the part from under Christina’s nose.
She has hired a Ł10million yacht to throw a serious power-schmooze party this weekend.
All the major players, including STEVEN SPIELBERG and BRAD PITT, hav... |
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| Star is Aguilda Ogden - May 13, 2004 | HERE’S Christina Aguilera doing her best impression of Corrie legend Hilda Ogden.
Chrissie, 23, wore the scarf when she dined at The Ivy in Beverly Hills.
Friends suggested the singer wear Something Beautiful, after her hit.
So we can only assume she wore the scarf because her best hat was Dirrty.
Actress Jean Alexander, 78, was a hit for years in Corrie as battleaxe Hilda.
Now she WAS a headcase.
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| Music Notes - May 13, 2004 | | Christina Aguilera is apparently feeling better after canceling her summer tour because of a "strained vocal cord" Word is she's been rehearsing for a smaller, scaled-back outing to hit theaters this summer.... |
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| 'Music Is My Therapy' - May 13, 2004 | Amy Lee Article; Christina Mention
In Rolling Stone you talked about warming up to Stripped by Christina Aguilera, but you said that you resent what she stands for. I think your quote was that she's "misrepresenting everything that feminism is supposed to be."
It's really simple. There are a lot of people in the industry right now that try to come off as, in a way, feminine, and that they're standing up for their rights as women by giving men exactly what they want. And that just doesn't make any sense to me... Read on for full article. |
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| Soundwaves - May 13, 2004 | | “Everybody knows that Maurice Joshua only got the Grammy because of all the hype around Beyonce at the time of the awards.” Joshua, you see, won this year’s Grammy for Best Remixer for his work on Beyonce’s incredible “Crazy in Love.” It surely helped matters that the song and Beyonce’s debut album, Dangerously in Love, were just beginning to peak at the time of voting. Unlike, say, Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful,” which peaked nearly a year before. |
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| 'N Sync's JC Chasez shakes it up with his first solo record - May 13, 2004 | Asked how his live show compares to, say, the outsize exhibition put on by Timberlake and Christina Aguilera last summer, Chasez says, "Mine is very different. With Justin and even 'N Sync, you know what you're going to get -- everything and the kitchen sink thrown at you. My show is a lot looser. I'm working with a band of five (musicians). I do choreography and I have dancers, but not for the whole show. I do it in spurts."
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| Mean Girls Mood Music Released Solely For iTunes - May 13, 2004 | Survival of The Fittest takes on new meaning with today's teens.
I am writing this feature, while listening to a rendition of Linda Perry’s Beautiful, the one originally vocalized by Christina Aguilera. This version of the song, found on the"Mean Girls” soundtrack, is slightly less polished, but still full of the fun that fills the entire soundtrack.
“Beautiful” is just track 1 of 10 off the official soundtrack to Mean Girls; which is being released exclusively as a digital download for only a limited timethrough Apple’s iTunes.
Over the next six months, Mac and PC users can purchas... |
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| Aguilera And Keys Do Battle In Cannes - May 13, 2004 | R+B beauty Alicia Keys will host a $18 million party for Hollywood chiefs at the Cannes Film Festival in a bid to steal a major movie role from pop rival Christina Aguilera.
The singing pair are reportedly locked in a battle to land a coveted part in 5th Commandment- based on the "thou shalt not kill" clause of the Bible's Old Testament - but while Aguilera is confined to a recording studio in America, Keys has jetted out to the South of France to persuade film-makers she's perfect for the role.
And the chart star is so determined to endear herself to the major players, she's invit... |
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| Fishy Business as 'Shark' Stars Make A Splash - May 14, 2004 | The film is set for release in October with Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott, Mary J Blige and Smith himself supplying the soundtrack.
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| Christina Vs. Alicia - May 14, 2004 | LOS ANGELES (Alicia Keys Fans Website) - It's a good old fashion battle of the divas, with a twist. Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera are reportedly the only two women left standing for the coveted lead actress role in the upcoming film "5th Commandment"....
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| Pop stars relish a newfound freedom to flaunt their curves - May 14, 2004 | Christina Aguilera has embraced her Latin heritage and transformed from emaciated waif to sultry voluptuary, and although white pop stars such as Britney Spears and Pink might obsess over their weight, they've never presented a skinny profile.
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| Lee speaks about feminism and the music industry. - May 14, 2004 | Amy Lee has a guilty pleasure. She admitted to Rolling Stone that she uses Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" to warm up before a show. The singer said Aguilera's album has some good songs and it's in her voice range. But Lee added that she feels like Aguilera is "misrepresenting everything feminism is supposed to be." The St. Petersburg Times recently asked the Evanescence singer for her view of feminism.
Lee says, "There are a lot of people in the industry right now that try to come off as, in a way, feminine, and that they're standing up for their rights as women by ... |
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| The Razz: the BIG showbiz interview: Life ain't so complicated - May 14, 2004 | Avril Lavigne on her new album; relationship status; and Christina, Britney, and Justin:
"Christina Aguilera and Britney do not bother me, I have no opinion on them. I have never even met them so how can I be expected to comment on what they do?
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| Cher and Cher alike - May 14, 2004 | "I'm very proud of this show - every night I've said to Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears 'top that you bitches,' and I think I've given them a run for their money."
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| Keys & X-Tina Get Biblical - May 14, 2004 | Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera are battling it out over the part they both have had their eyes on for some time now, a spot in the movie 5th Commandment. As Aguilera is in the studio right now laying down new tracks for her album dubbed “a better projected Christina Aguilera,” Keys is holding a party, a big party. Keys is over in France right now persuading Hollywood big wigs she’s the right person for the role.
Keys is doing the movie for publicity. She has to be, because in order to land the role she’s throwing an $18 million dollar boat party and has invited such names as Brad Pitt an... |
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| Where the Boys Are, Part 2 - May 14, 2004 | As she spoke, I thought of Aguilera, the author of the ode to finding inner beauty whose music had rocked the dance floor at Boom two nights before. I wondered if she had any plans to give a concert in Lauderdale. I have no doubt that she would bring the house down.
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| FrankenArt: The mix and mash future - May 15, 2004 | One of the most famous is Stroke of Genius, in which Christina Aguilera's Genie in a Bottle and the Strokes' Hard to Explain complement each other so well you feel the two artists should tour together. Aguilera's camp tried to block distribution of the song when it appeared two years ago, but they've apparently since come around to the concept. Last month they reportedly hired the producer of the mash-up, a fellow who goes by the name Freelance Hellraiser, to mix Aguilera's next single.
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| The beautiful north - May 15, 2004 | Article about Edinburgh, Christina mentioned.
It was here that Christina Aguilera stayed when Edinburgh hosted the MTV Awards, but don't let that put you off: the place is pure class. Read on for full article. |
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| The new falsies - May 15, 2004 | Rumour has it that Drew Barrymore's aren't real. Likewise Jennifer Garner's in 13 Going on 30. Mandy Moore flashed her artificial set at last month's high-profile opening party of the Dangerous Liaisons exhibit at the Met in New York. The most obvious fakes are Christina Aguilera's in M.A.C's new Viva Glam ads.
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| Rumsfeld Dancing As Fast As He Can - May 16, 2004 | Christina Mention;
Other times, I'll call up a racy picture of Christina Aguilera or Paris Hilton and strategically place his head in the crotch.
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| ‘Idol’ fans drawn to Jasmine Trias’ charm - May 17, 2004 | Trias began professional voice training at age 8. She idolizes Christina Aguilera, and since entering high school has put a new emphasis on her passion, singing at school, in her church choir, at shopping malls and in dozens of contests.
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| Celebrities Come Out To Support the 13th Annual MVPA - May 17, 2004 | Presenters include: Christina Aguilera, Patricia Arquette ("Holes"), Juliette Lewis ("Starsky & Hutch"), Mark Romanek (Dir. "One Hour Photo"), Emily VanCamp ("Everwood"), Bai Ling ("Star Wars: Episode III"), Ken Jordan (Crystal Method), and Henry Simmons ("NYPD Blue") Who: The MVPA Awards honor the best of music video production. This years special honorees are Michel Gondry, Creative Excellence Award; Spike Jonze, Hall of Fame Video Award, and David Fincher who will receive the Lif... |
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| For The Record: Quick News On Dave Chappelle, Chris Martin And Gwyneth Paltrow - May 17, 2004 | | Though it's meant for the U.K., Christina Aguilera's commercial for Virgin Mobile — where she has a sort of "When Harry Met Sally" moment — is now available online at www.xtina-spotted.com... |
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| Virgin Mobile Claims Aguilera Ad Is Its 'Sexiest Ever' - May 18, 2004 | Virgin Mobile has launched a viral push ahead of its latest celebrity TV advertising campaign featuring 'Dirty' singer Christina Aguilera in what is being billed as the firm's 'sexiest ever' creative. The online campaign, part of the 'Devil makes work for idle thumbs' series, is handled by Digital Media Communications and will feature a full version of the ad starring Aguilera that launches on television this week. The ad created by Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R shows two construction workers mistakenly believing they have caught a glimpse of the singer having sex in an office boardro... |
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| - No Article Headline - - May 18, 2004 | | BRITNEY SPEARS’ ex JASON ALEXANDER has his eye on her pop rival CHRISTINA AGUILERA. The actor said: “I wouldn’t mind doing some work with her. I like a woman with a sexual aura.”... |
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| Christina As Hilda Had Me Doubled Up - May 18, 2004 | | I laughed at you photo of Christina Aguilera in a headscarf alongside a picture of Corrie's Hilda Ogden. What a great likeness. Mind you, with the amount of make-up Christina slaps on, it won't be long before we see her beside a picture of Bet Lynch.... |
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| Discs at dawn - May 18, 2004 | This kind of low-level, bar room humour has fuelled a litany of response songs since, such as Weird Al Jankovic's Smells Like Nirvana, in the 90s, and Emily Ellis's Will the Real Slim Shady Please Shut Up (My Reply), another song baiting Eminem and "performed from the perspective of [one of his lyrical targets] Christina Aguilera".
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| Retro return unwelcome - May 18, 2004 | Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera are letting the people who make the gross-out toys animate their images for the company's collector's cards. JT becomes Justin Timberleg and the dirrrty one becomes Christina Ugliera on the relaunched cards.
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| DJs spin the right mix of music for all, no matter what the age - May 18, 2004 | Looking ahead, future wedding staples could be Will Smith's "Gettin' Jiggy Wit' It" and "Moulin Rouge" with Pink, Mya, Lil' Kim and Christina Aguilera, Michaels says.
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| Christina Scraps Spring Tour - May 18, 2004 | Strained vocal chords have forced Christina Aguilera to cancel her summer tour. The twenty-eight-city trek was scheduled to launch May 13th in Seattle, but Aguilera's doctors urged her to take the summer off to give her voice time to recover. "I am extremely disappointed," Aguilera said. "I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans." |
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| The most effective censorship comes from your wallet - May 19, 2004 | A fashion article. Christina mentioned.
Janet is not alone. Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, to name a few, are misguided messengers who, unfortunately, have the full attention of our impressionable young.
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| Don't skimp on the krumping at party time - May 19, 2004 | Article about Tommy the Clown Johnson, Christina mentioned. Even pop divas are helping out, added the Independent: "Tommy's dancers were krumping in Christina Aguilera's video for Dirrty."
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| Paula's 'Idol' Finale Secrets - May 19, 2004 | On tonight's ET, our BOB GOEN gets the inside story from Clive Davis himself. Here is how the man who launched a thousand hit records rates last night's competition:
"Diana improved as the show went along. She felt more comfortable, dug a little deeper. Last night she showed why she is in the finals. I think she deserves to be in the final two. She held up last night. But once 'American Idol' is over she will be competing at the top level with the CHRISTINA AGUILERAs and the AVRIL LAVIGNEs."
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| You stars may be plotting a course for a bright future in showbiz - May 19, 2004 | | Maegen Ashley, nine, and Melissa Clark, 11, won a very closely fought contest with their duet of Christina Aguilera's smash hit, Beautiful. |
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| Disneyland attracts new star power - May 19, 2004 | "Are those names from the original 'Mickey Mouse Club' that you're referring to?" Ugh. ... Instead, stars invited and on camera included Christina Aguilera, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Belushi and the cast of Disney-owned ABC's "Desperate Housewives." Julie Andrews was also on hand to unveil Sleeping Beauty's repainted castle.
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| Mouthful of Asha - May 20, 2004 | Hence, when she didn’t like someone, we would know. That she was annoyed whenever pop star Christina Aguilera hit number one is a well-documented fact. But there’s a good reason for it.
Yes, a young Aguilera who was promoting her single, Genie in a Bottle, at the time “stole” a pair of Asha’s pyjamas during an interview.
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| The public finally agrees with the judges, so Jasmine Trias goes home to Hawaii - May 20, 2004 | The young woman who counts Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera among her singing idols said she will continue to pursue her dream of becoming a professional singer. The Idol judges believe she may have to wait a while longer, yet.
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| New push to enlist songwriters like Babyface Edmonds, Quincy Jones to write song - May 20, 2004 | The article said that some of the jingles are even being made into full-length songs that are expected to be performed by artists after they debut on commercials. It said one such song, for a client that SoundProof is not yet willing to identify, will be performed in both the jingle and in a full-length song by Christina Aguilera later this year.
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| Music Producers Find Their Ad Groove; Babyface's Gin Gig - May 20, 2004 | This summer, a song written by two SoundProof clients and performed by Christina Aguilera, will hit televisions across Europe as part of an ad campaign. (SoundProof says the marketer doesn't want to be named until July.) In a related, and highly unusual, development, Ms. Aguilera's label, Bertelsmann AG's RCA, is currently negotiating to release a full-length version of the tune, tentatively titled "Hello."
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| Pitt voted smelliest celebrity! - May 20, 2004 | If you are one of those absolutely crazy about Handsome hunk, Brad Pitt, think twice for chances are that you may not even be able to bear standing next to him.
According to agencies, the 40-year old Troy Star has earned the dubious distinction of being the world's smelliest celebrity in a poll conducted by Swedish showbiz expert Mikael Jagerbrand.
For years now several comments have been made about Pitt's inability to wash either himself or his laundry. And when his co - stars on the sets of Troy complained of his odorous ways he retorted by purchasing a new 3,600 dollar Calvin Klein shir... |
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| Season Two Begins at Amphitheater - May 20, 2004 | Christina Aguilera's cancellation of her tour (including her May 16 concert here) means a significantly different crowd will celebrate the season's first concert at The Amphitheater at Clark County.
Instead of the young pop diva trendy to a fault, even planning to tour with a rapper named Chingy the season starts Saturday with a sure thing for more than one generation of fans: Aerosmith.
The classic rock show will be followed by an eclectic lineup of acts that share a common trait: Each is expected to draw thousands of people to the fairgrounds venue.
"Aerosmith is a great ... |
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| Lightweight Jeans Fly Off The Shevles - May 21, 2004 | An article about fashion. Christina mentioned.
Remember what Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera wore for their live performances? The low rise has actually become a rave among teenagers. Men, in contrast, are sticking to boot-cuts. About 25-30% of Trent denim sales comprise those with low waist fits.
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| More modest clothing, please, girl asks Nordstrom - May 21, 2004 | A fashion article. Christina mentioned.
The exposed belly look made popular by such singers such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera is on the way out.
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| It seems like everybody just loves Cheap Trick - May 21, 2004 | Last year, Nielsen took his daughter backstage to meet Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, giving her a new perspective on her dad's career.
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| Summer concert season to sizzle in South Florida - May 21, 2004 | Christina Aguilera canceled a June 5 show at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, but Aguileran belter Jessica Simpson plays there on June 12. Blues-rocker Eric Clapton offers a less interchangeable experience on June 15 at Office Depot, with gospel steel guitarist Robert Randoph opening.
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| 10 Burning Questions : Mandy Moore - May 21, 2004 | 7. The field is pretty crowded now with you, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. How do you try and set yourself apart?
I don't know. I think I just try to forge my own path and do different work. I think maybe being an actress and delving into the whole film side of things sort of sets me apart from my contemporaries and other people out there that are sort of doing the music thing as well....
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| Franklin still 'Queen of Soul' - May 21, 2004 | When Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera were but a glint in their respective parents' eyes, there already existed a towering female voice on American airwaves that resonated across racial boundaries and demanded "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" for women of all colors.
That voice belonged to Aretha Franklin, daughter of the Rev. C.L. Franklin of Detroit, a Baptist minister whose own powerful preaching reverberated far beyond the walls of his hometown church.
Dubbed the "Queen of Soul" for her majestic and groundbreaking late '60s recordings on Atlantic Records, Frankli... |
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| Day of the locust on steroids returns - May 21, 2004 | They sound like a couple thousand miniature chainsaws, making a racket worse then Metallica played at 78 rpm or Christina Aguilera at any speed when they harmonize at dusk. Despite their fearsome appearance and unholy chorus, they're harmless. And after several weeks of making whoopee and making a mess of your windshield, they die en masse in June and we don't see them again for 17 years.
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| A natural performer - May 21, 2004 | | Her current stage act sees Janie perform a number of cover versions, from acts like Christina Aguilera, Tina Turner and Anastasia, and she often slips from singer to impersonator without a second thought. |
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| It's Chrissie Aguilhera - May 22, 2004 | SAUCY singer Christina Aguilera flicks up her heel, stretches out her hand — and wears a blonde wig to complete an impression of Marilyn Monroe.
She even added the movie idol’s trademark bright red lipstick at a music awards bash in Los Angeles.
Onlookers wondered whether Christina, 23, might fancy a switch to acting.
But it can be a Dirrty business - so maybe she’s just accepted Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.... |
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| Aguilera Fights Back - May 22, 2004 | Pop princess Christina Aguilera has hit back at claims she cancelled her American tour because she couldn't fill concert venues.
The singer pulled the plug on the three-month tour last month amid reports she had struggled to attract enough interest.
But representatives for the star have refuted the claims, insisting she axed the dates because of a throat infection.
Now Christina has spoken out in person, fuming, "They are saying I could not sell out the venues but they were all sold out. I'm suffering from a bad throat."
Disappointed fans are meanwhile anxiously awaiting to find... |
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| Faith and Music - May 22, 2004 | An Article about Jessica Simpson. Christina mentioned.
I hope she avoids taking the plunge into bawdiness that Christina Aguilera took. Ditzy is better than dirty. Speaking of which, we can always look to Simpson for an insightful quote such as this:
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| Tall timber - May 23, 2004 | An article about Justin Timberlake. Christina mentioned.
Again, I congratulate him on his gentlemanly evasion. So what about Christina Aguilera - another star he was once rumoured to be dating? "Yes" - dramatic pause - "we toured together. Hahaha!" And have they ever toured in the biblical sense? "Erm, no. No we haven't. She's looking kind of hot these days, though." He's almost whispering. "She does look very hot, doesn't she? She's not calling it wrong - she does look dirrty."
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| Christina Aguilera in Marilyn Monroe getup - May 23, 2004 | Pop sensation Christina Aguilera who has come a long way since her debut song 'Genie in a Bottle' was seen emulating Hollywood's sex goddess Marilyn Monroe.
At a music awards party held in Los Angeles the sexy crooner was seen wearing a blonde wig and the characteristic red lipstick associated with Monroe.
According to reports in The Sun, onlookers wondered whether Aguilera planned to enter the realm of Hollywood.
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| Cowell Slams Britney's Body - May 23, 2004 | And to make matters worse for Spears, Cowell gives the star's chart rival Christina Aguilera a far more glowing review.
He adds, "Great voice, great attitude. I just think this girl is a star. I really like her.
"Where (Britney's) different from Christina is that she is someone who's so reliant on great pop records produced and written for her, whereas Christina is a bit more kind of old school - just an unbelievable singer."
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| Christina Aguilera's fighting spirit! - May 24, 2004 | Christina Aguilera surely believes that she is a crowd-puller as far as her singing talents are considered.
So, when it was rumoured that she had cancelled her American tour out of her inability to fill concert venues, she fought back.
According to Teen Hollywood, her representatives dismissed the claims, insisting that she was suffering from a throat infection and hence could not perform.
"They are saying I could not sell out the venues but they were all sold out. I'm suffering from a bad throat," she was quoted as saying.
But it seems as the tour is back on track after Aguiler... |
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| 'Idol' finalist DeGarmo already making plans for first album - May 24, 2004 | An article about Diana DeGarmo. Christina mentioned.
Barrino returned the compliment, saying Sunday that DeGarmo has a "more powerful" voice than pop stars Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera.
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| 'Idol' showdown: Soul vs. pop - May 24, 2004 | An article about American Idol 3. Christina mentioned.
DeGarmo, who has performed since age 5, fits snugly into the pop mold with years of experience in talent shows and public performances. Some see similarities to Celine Dion or Christina Aguilera.
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| Agui-scarer's a right Jessie - May 25, 2004 | KAT SLATER’s make-up artist must have upped and moved to Hollywood to work for CHRISTINA AGUILERA.
It’s the only reason I can think of for these scary snaps. What did the pop rebel use to put on that slap, a trowel?
Christina did her best impersonation of EastEnders favourite Kat, played by JESSIE WALLACE, as she stepped out for dinner at The Ivy in Los Angeles.
But what if she starts taking more style cues from tarty Kat?
Will we be seeing Christina in market stall tat, too?... |
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| Cheeky Aguilera shows support - May 25, 2004 | CHRISTINA AGUILERA also did her bit to shock at the gig – sporting a T-shirt bearing the words Deep Throat and new hairstyle. The cheeky logo refers to the giraffe on her top . . . I hope.... |
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| To assist young cancer patients - May 25, 2004 | Keith organized the golf classic following the August death of Allison Webb, the two-year-old daughter of one of his original bandmates, Scott Webb. Allison spent the last year of her life being treated for Wilms' tumours affecting both of her kidneys. The funds from the tournament and an auction featuring items donated by sports teams and entertainers including Garth Brooks and Christina Aguilera will benefit a charity named in her honour, the Ally's House Foundation.
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| Madonna's Back and On the Road - May 25, 2004 | It was lights, camera and plenty of action at the opening night of Madonna's Re-Invention tour in Los Angeles, Monday, and "Extra" was backstage where stars like Christina Aguilera snuck in a side door and David Spade and Fran Drescher milled around.
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| Secret bad hair gene is revealed - May 25, 2004 | Scientists have discovered that if you're having a bad hair day it might not be your fault. They've found a gene called - frizzled 6 - which they believe controls the pattern that your hair grows in.
Your genes decide features that identify you, so this one could explain why some people have kiss-curls and others bushy eyebrows.
Although the gene was discovered in mice, the researchers believe it could well do the same thing in humans.
Celebs frequently seen out and about with untamed tresses include Christina Aguilera, Jack Osbourne and Pink.... |
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| Roberts Leads MuchMusic Nominees - May 25, 2004 | Much Music nominees.
Videos by West, Duff, 50 Cent, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Chingy, Christina Aguilera, Ludacris, Missy Elliott and Usher are up for best international video-artist. The field for the best international video-group award consists of the Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Hoobastank, Incubus, Jet, OutKast, Steriogram and the Darkness.
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| Her Madge... the queen mum of pop - May 26, 2004 | Article about the first night of Madonna's new tour. Xtina mentioned.
"The 18,000-strong audience, including Christina Aguilera and Brittany Murphy, didn't even seem to mind that a couple of numbers were mimed, and screeched along to old favourites during the two-hour set. Of course, there had to be moments of questionable taste, if not quite controversy..."
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| Cowell plays the heavy on Brit's bod - May 26, 2004 | The British Teen Hollywood maggie reports that [Simon Cowell] went on to compare [Britney Spears] to her archrival Christina Aguilera - and not in a good way for Spears!
"Christina is a bit more kind of old school - just an unbelievable singer. . . Great voice, great attitude. I just think this girl is a star."
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| Showbuzz with Dave Gardner - May 26, 2004 | MADONNA seemed fighting fit after her opening concert in Los Angeles on Monday night and was hanging out afterwards with hubbie GUY RITCHIE and VIP pals like CHRISTINA AGUILERA and DAVID SPADE, who were handed trucker caps backstage which said Madonna is my Homegirl.
But she was stricken by stomach flu by the following night, forcing her to postpone Tuesday’s show when her doctors ordered her to rest up in bed for 24 hours. Perhaps she was feeling sick over the Re-Invention Tour’s lagging ticket sales.... |
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| The Starr Report - May 26, 2004 | Simon Cowell told Teenhollywood.com exactly what he thinks of today's pop stars. Regarding Christina Aguilera, she's got a "great voice and a great attitude," and "this girl is a star." He thinks Britney is "so reliant on great pop records that are written for her." He also criticized her "Onyx Hotel Tour" by saying that maybe she should have gone to the gym a bit more.
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| E! Fashon Police - She Likes It Hot - May 26, 2004 | Dirrty girl Christina Aguilera channels Marilyn Monroe at the Music Video Production Association Awards in Los Angeles. She does a sexy impersonation in her rolled and set platinum bob, black and pink satin scallop hem dress and strappy heels. All the popped princess needs is a subway grate and a big gust of metro wind. In this case, it's true--we do prefer blondes.
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| HER MADGE.. THE QUEEN MUM OF POP - May 26, 2004 | | The 18,000-strong audience, including Christina Aguilera and Brittany Murphy, didn't even seem to mind that a couple of numbers were mimed, and screeched along to old favourites during the two-hour set. Of course, there had to be moments of questionable taste, if not quite controversy... |
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| She Likes It Hot - May 26, 2004 | Dirrty girl Christina Aguilera channels Marilyn Monroe at the Music Video Production Association Awards in Los Angeles. She does a sexy impersonation in her rolled and set platinum bob, black and pink satin scallop hem dress and strappy heels. All the popped princess needs is a subway grate and a big gust of metro wind. In this case, it's true--we do prefer blondes.
Our Rating: 4 Stars... |
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| 2004 MVPA Award Winners - May 27, 2004 | The Christina's Videos Won!!!!
*Pop Video of the Year Revolver Film Company / Floria Sigismondi Christina Aguilera “Fighter”
*Best Styling Carol Beadle and Trish Summerville Christina Aguilera “Fighter”
*Best Make-Up Francesca Tolot Christina Aguilera “Fighter"
*Director of the Year David LaChapelle Christina Aguilera “Voice Within” / Jennifer Lopez “I’m Glad” / No Doubt “It’s My Life”
*Best Cinematography Christopher Soos Christina Aguilera “Fighter” |
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| Dancehall producers missing the boat - May 28, 2004 | | Have you heard the new Missy Elliot CD? What about Christina Milian's lead single, Dip It Low, from her new album? Or pop princess Christina Aguilera's second single, Can't Hold Us Down, from her platinum-selling album, Stripped? What about track number three, (Oh No) What You Got, on the platinum-selling album Justified by Justin Timberlake, another member of pop's royal family? Not to mention the new Winterfresh chewing gum commercial! If you have heard even half of these tracks, and did some investigation on the production credits, you would agree that Jamaican dancehall producers are missi... |
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| Turn off the telly, the band's arrived - May 28, 2004 | Scott and Ann-Marie Ritchie, from Stoneyburn, were scheduled to have up-and-coming Scots pop-rock act Speedway perform exclusively in their home after they won a competition run by Real Radio.
They gained notoriety recently when they released a rocking version of pop-diva Christina Aguilera’s debut single Genie in a Bottle.
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| Audiences wild about third Harry Potter film - May 28, 2004 | | At the New York premiere, stars such as Christie Brinkley, Christina Aguilera, Tim Robbins and his wife Susan Sarandon, LL Cool J and Cynthia Nixon joined actors from the cast, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint (who play the three leading children, Harry, Hermione and Ron), as well as Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) and Alan Rickman (Professor Snape). |
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| Pup Singer - May 28, 2004 | CHRISTINA Aguilera insisted on taking her new puppy into a business meeting in Los Angeles yesterday.
The singer was wearing quite a bit more than she does in a certain mobile phone advert onTV at the moment. Let's hope her new pet doesn't get a sudden call of nature.... |
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| Amy Lee Pens Ode to "Slutty Female Cracker Box Idols" - May 29, 2004 | Upcoming new hit single 'Everybody's Fool' Evanescence song eventually was made for debut album and was released this month as the fourth single of 'Fallen', taking shots at pop tarts such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Singer Amy Lee talked about the message behind the video saying, "It was like five years ago that my little sister were getting into a lot of this -- okay, I don't want to say this to offend anyone, like really fake, cheesy, like slutty female cracker box idols. And it really pissed me off. She's like 8 years old and started to dress like this her. I gave her t... |
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| Rain or shine, Eagle Valley grads say goodbye - May 29, 2004 | The senior musicians began a rendition of pop singer Christina Aguilera's "Cruz", only to be cut short when the sound system went out...
...the sound system popped back on and the rain stopped for a moment. The senior musicians took advantage of the sunshine and performed "Cruz" from start to finish...
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| Singer's size of little importance to readers - May 30, 2004 | "There are as many of us as there are people who wear size 2, 4 and 6. The last group to make fun of is people who are overweight. It should be about health, not about appearance. ... Opera is about the voice. She's not Christina Aguilera."
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| '80s R&B queen Teena Marie cuts first disk in a decade - May 30, 2004 | An article about Teena Marie. Christina mentioned.
Today, R&B is synonymous with pop thanks to black stars such as Beyoncé and Alicia Keys. White artists such as Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera, meanwhile, can belt R&B songs to their hearts' (and lungs') content.
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| The week's best late-night laughs - May 30, 2004 | Christina Aguilera is denying she cancelled her upcoming tour because she couldn't fill the concert venues. Aguilera said, "That's not true. I cancelled my tour because I ran out of whore makeup."
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| "Gross"Britney Bugs Avril More Than "Hoochie Mama" Christina - May 30, 2004 | "Gross" Britney Bugs Avril More Than "Hoochie Mama" Christina
Avril Lavigne gave her opinion to reporter Jane Stevenson of the Winnipeg Sun on Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, expressing a clear preference regarding her more scantily clad contemporaries. "I personally look at that stuff, and watch it and think it's really cheesy," said pop-punk star Lavigne. "And I think it's kind of nasty. But, I mean, that's their choice and that's their vibe and that's what they go with. And, of course, guys love it. I'm kind of talking more about Britney. She bugs ... |
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| Day 4: 12.00 - 13.00 - May 30, 2004 | 12.13: Vanessa says that Christina Aguilera has a "nice arse" as she does loads of squats, and as everyone comes back outside, Jason divides them all into groups for the different exercises; he shows Kitten how to do the squats as everyone resumes their workouts.
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| They're All Dolled Up - May 31, 2004 | Urban toys can be hard to track down. "You won't find them in traditional venues," says Budnitz. "They are too unique to be carried at mass-market outlets." But his audience isn't just pop-culture art collectors. Moms, dads, kids and stars including Robin Williams, Mike Myers and Christina Aguilera have been known to pick up quirky, irreverent and highly aesthetic dolls, teddy bears and the like at hip urban-toy stores such as Budnitz's.
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| Metamorphosis: Avril gets serious -- sort of -- on new CD - May 31, 2004 | Girls looking for an alternative to Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera flocked to Lavigne. Her album sold more than five million copies and received a slew of Grammy nominations thanks to hits like "Sk8er Boi," "I'm With You," and "Complicated."
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| It's Aguilera everything - May 31, 2004 | Christina Aguilera's attorneys clearly have some serious time on their hands. How else to explain the bizarrely ambitious list of Christina Aguilera trademark products they recently filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
The sexed-up pop diva's long-winded request - "War and Peace" without the story - is probably a first in the annals of self-merchandising. And that's saying something.
Among the products and brands she seeks to protect are Christina Aguilera contact lenses, crayons and anti-perspirants; Christina Aguilera badminton sets, ski wear and body shapers; and Chr... |
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| Safe ways to look beautifully bronzed - May 31, 2004 | | There are however, plenty of safe ways to get the bronzed look and celebs like Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Aniston are proof enough that for once it's cool to be fake. |
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