Christina Reflects on the 20th Anniversary of Debut Single 'Genie in a Bottle'
Christina is looking back at the beginning of her career!
She posted a tribute to her debut single, "Genie In A Bottle," on its 20th anniversary on Saturday (June 22).
"Hi lovies! Today marks 20 years since #GenieInABottle was released… got me feeling all types of emotional! At just 18 years old, I remember coming home from Japan and seeing that it had reached #1 on the Billboard charts and feeling so grateful and happy that you guys loved it as much as I did. Thank you thank you thank you for riding with me all these years. My fighters, I love you! 💋💋💋 #xxtina," she captioned the post on her Instagram.
Hi lovies! Today marks 20 years since #GenieInABottle was released… got me feeling all types of emotional! At just 18 years old, I remember coming home from Japan and seeing that it had reached #1 on the Billboard charts and feeling so grateful and happy that you guys loved it as much as I did. Thank you thank you thank you for riding with me all these years. My fighters, I love you! 💋💋💋 #xxtina
Post udostępniony przez Christina Aguilera (@xtina) Cze 22, 2019 o 9:42 PDT
"Access" & "Extra TV" Interviews
Christina is happy for Adam Levine's next chapter. The superstar tells Access amid the launch of her "The Xperience" Las Vegas residency that she "gained some respect" over her former co-star's decision to step down from "The Voice." Plus, is Xtina here for Britney Spears' eventual return to Sin City?
Christina Covers "Galore" Magazine
The genie is out of the bottle, baby.
We couldn't think of anyone better to steal the spotlight on the cover of our Icon issue than our favorite Dirrty girl. Not only is Christina Aguilera the ultimate Galore Girl, she's the pop star that opened so many of our readers' eyes to girl power, sexual liberation, and how to be confident even when you're different.
After six seasons on The Voice in her "sterile TV mode," the princess of pop is getting back to her performance roots with a Vegas residency that she says will be her most ambitious show yet.
Christina Aguilera's Las Vegas residency, The Xperience starts this Friday, May 31st at the Zappos Theater at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Sin City.
If she brings her epic voice, we promise to bring the assless chaps.
To celebrate one of our favorite singer's return to the stage, we had one of two of our other fave's interview the "Dirrty" icon and take epic photos.
Tayla Parx, who's written songs with Christina and also has some killer tracks of her own, chatted with Christina all about getting back in her groove, her Vegas residency, and more.
Christina reunited with Ellen Von Unwerth, to make a seriously magical photoshoot that's just as "Dirrty" as it is "Beautiful."
With your tour, you're clearly back in your groove. The album was worth the wait, so tell me, what's the set list looking like?
Oooh, miss interview girl! I love that. We could catch up personally all day, but I am really excited. Liberation, as you know, [will be on the set list] — which you're such a huge part of and such an amazing part of creation. [I'm] getting my feet wet, coming off of this sterile TV mode that I was a part of. [I was] so unhappy there [and I'm looking forward to] getting back to my roots at what I do my best; my artistry, doing what I love to do, creating, and having a purpose and meaning. You were such a great listener and co-creator and you just have that vibe where you can just sync in to anything. The last time I had been on tour and doing shows consistently was literally a decade ago. My son is 11 now and I had not ventured back on tour because I was so scared of it. I was like, "How do I juggle this? How do I do this?" So enjoy it while you can, girl [laughing] — when you have no strings attached!
That's what I really respect about you. I don't know how you do it. You're so good at juggling your home life along with being the superstar that you are. I don't understand how you do it.
That was part of our schedule [when we were working together] for sure. Like, "I gotta put the kids to bed and then we can start working!" Or we do it beforehand and you'd have Nerf gun battles with my son, Max.
I love it. I think that all goes into the process of creating the album. I was able to see all these real sides of you. Would you say right now that you're excited to showcase your personality through your brand?
That's the funny thing too. We laughed about it, but I am trying to be more about it with my fans, sharing content, being more present for them. it's a whole world. It wasn't my generation growing up. [I'm like], "you don't wanna be private? What's that about?" I'm very guarded. When you came over and you were like, "Can I put you on my story?" I was like, "What do you mean a story?" But it was hilarious.
"Galore" Magazine (Ellen Von Unwerth)
Christina Misses HRC LA Dinner, Sends Love & Support to LGBTQ Community on Social Media
Christina was unfortunately unable to attend the 2019 HRC Los Angeles Dinner, where she was set to receive the HRC Ally for Equality Award on Saturday (March 30).
During the event, presenters announced that she would not be appearing at the charity event, although no reason was given.
However, Christina did leave a message on her social media directed to the LGBTQ community.
"Since the very beginning of my career I have leaned on the LGBTQ+ community for support, friendship, joy and acceptance. I have found the most solace and unimaginable strength in my friends who identify as queer, and I have crawled out of some of my darkest times thanks to the small group of people I surround myself with – fellow dancers, glam artists, and creatives who I realize are overcoming obstacles of their own – the fights for freedom, the struggles for equality, and prayers for acceptance," she wrote.
"I think the reason why I connect so deeply with this community is my intense love for anyone who is grateful and passionate to be living as their true selves. I thrive in the company of other humans who are proud of individuality, authenticity and creativity. I wore piercings when society told me to be fresh faced. I kissed girls when executives told me fans would look away. I helped give attention to gay relationships and eating disorders and phobias when they were mostly taboo. What I realize is that I would not have had the power to be where I am today without the return acceptance from those who, like myself, were labeled as 'other.' While these social relationships leave me satisfied and fulfilled, I can't help but acknowledge the struggle to get where we are today. The activists on the front lines of change have created a world for my friends to also thrive. These forward steps would truly not be possible without the perseverance of the Human Rights Campaign. I recognize there are still so many hurdles ahead, but to realize how far we've come and that my voice and presence has made an impact thus far is more fulfilling than words can express. To be acknowledged by the @HRCLosAngeles – our leaders who fight for equality – is an honor I accepted with much gratitude. I am unfortunately unable to attend in person tonight, but I look forward to continuing my support of, for and with the HRC."
Since the very beginning of my career I have leaned on the LGBTQ+ community for support, friendship, joy and acceptance. I have found the most solace and unimaginable strength in my friends who identify as queer, and I have crawled out of some of my darkest times thanks to the small group of people I surround myself with – fellow dancers, glam artists, and creatives who I realize are overcoming obstacles of their own – the fights for freedom, the struggles for equality, and prayers for acceptance. I think the reason why I connect so deeply with this community is my intense love for anyone who is grateful and passionate to be living as their true selves. I thrive in the company of other humans who are proud of individuality, authenticity and creativity. I wore piercings when society told me to be fresh faced. I kissed girls when executives told me fans would look away. I helped give attention to gay relationships and eating disorders and phobias when they were mostly taboo. What I realize is that I would not have had the power to be where I am today without the return acceptance from those who, like myself, were labeled as 'other.' ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ While these social relationships leave me satisfied and fulfilled, I can't help but acknowledge the struggle to get where we are today. The activists on the front lines of change have created a world for my friends to also thrive. These forward steps would truly not be possible without the perseverance of the Human Rights Campaign. I recognize there are still so many hurdles ahead, but to realize how far we've come and that my voice and presence has made an impact thus far is more fulfilling than words can express. To be acknowledged by the @HRCLosAngeles – our leaders who fight for equality – is an honor I accepted with much gratitude. I am unfortunately unable to attend in person tonight, but I look forward to continuing my support of, for and with the HRC.
Post udostępniony przez Christina Aguilera (@xtina) Mar 30, 2019 o 7:02 PDT
During the After Show, a WWHL caller asks singer Christina if she'll get married in 2019 and Christina talks about her complex feelings of being a part of "The Voice."
Jimmy Kimmel Live – January 30
Christina is surprising some unassuming donut shoppers!
The 38-year-old Liberation singer participated in a prank during an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday (January 30).
During the prank, Christina sang live over the speakers at Randy's Donuts in the Hollywood and Highland shopping center for the first-ever edition of #UndercoverSing.
Watch below!
The Ellen DeGeneres Show – January 29
Christina makes an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing on Tuesday (January 29), and celebrates the confirmation of her first-ever Las Vegas residency, The Xperience!
"So, it's been in talks for a few years now. But not that I've got my feet wet, I'm going to do a residency in Vegas!" the 38-year-old singer reveals. "Thank you so much."
"It will be a little easier with the kids. It's less full-on travel and a little easier with them," Christina explains about her 4-year-old daughter Summer and 11-year-old son Max.
"How much easier for everyone to just come to one place and fill the venue with fantasy and love and excitement, and put on a show that I've actually been accumulating for years, these amazing ideas, and taking people on this amazing ride and trip and using the imagination," Christina tells the audience – Watch the segment below!
Out in LA – January 29
Christina Announces Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood!
Christina is heading to Las Vegas this spring!
The 38-year-old singer will debut "The Xperience" inside the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood on May 31, with 15 more performances scheduled for June, September and October later this year.
"This is the next chapter in something new, exciting, creative and epic for my fans," Christina told Billboard in a statement. "I'm such a visual person and I've been acquiring all these inspirations. Las Vegas is an amazing place to put all of that together. People visit to experience something new, different, exciting, to escape their everyday world. I wanted to put together a fantasy and let people [slip] into a world of finding their own true selves. It will allow people to come, just for one night, to let go, to explore their own sense of freedom and give the audience a chance take off whatever mask they might have to wear in their regular lives."
Tickets for the residency will go on sale to the public starting Saturday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. PST. Prices start at $60 plus taxes and fees.
The Xperience
Christina Speaks Out in Support of Lady Gaga
Christina Aguilera is voicing her support for Lady Gaga.
After the 32-year-old Artpop star apologized for working with R. Kelly and removed their collaboration "Do What U Want" from streaming services, the 38-year-old Liberation singer – who recorded a special duet version of the song with Gaga, which they performed together on The Voice in 2013 – spoke out on Twitter on Friday (January 11).
"This is a reminder of women sticking together— and not letting a man take ownership of a great song/ moment… And if anything the message of this song remains that although you may have had my body, you will never have my heart, my voice my life or my mind," Christina wrote.
"Being a survivor of past predators myself, these lines spoke to me, which is why I did the song. I embrace all survivors of sexual and domestic violence and abuse holding a special place in my heart, and you @ladygaga, for doing the right thing! 💜"
See her tweets below.
This is a reminder of women sticking together— and not letting a man take ownership of a great song/ moment… And if anything the message of this song remains that although you may have had my body, you will never have my heart, my voice my life or my mind. pic.twitter.com/fb4TdeR4eQ
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) 11 stycznia 2019
Christina Sing 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' on 'Carpool Karaoke'
Christina and James Corden are getting in the holiday spirit!
The late night TV host and the crooner teamed up for a festive rendition of the beloved Carpool Karaoke series – and it featured a ton of superstars!
The celebrities all sang a very special, star-studded holiday mashup of "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", including Migos, Cardi B, Paul McCartney, Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande, Barbra Streisand and Adam Levine.
Watch the fun and festive Carpool Karaoke episode below!