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October 31, 2001 - This news according to a message board post... Z100 reported today that Christina Aguilera was spotted backstage at the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas last Friday using the 'F' word and slamming Most Requested Artist winner Mariah Carey. After Christina told the crowd "Let's hear it for Mariah Carey" the tiny diva was later heard backstage saying, "You've gotta be kidding me! Most requested artist? It must be a joke!"

October 31, 2001 - Christina Aguilera was too ill to attend today's 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which took place at the Conga Room nightclub in Los Angeles. Christina won best female pop vocal album for her release, Mi Reflejo which Jimmy Smits accepted on her behalf. Smits said, "Unfortunately Christina's got the flu. She's at a hotel, like, a mile away and she's got the flu. But she asked us to convey this message: 'I'm sorry that I cannot be here in person. It's an honor for me to receive this award,' so says Christina, 'and I would like to thank everyone at the Latin Recording Academy for their support.' So, Christina, it's waiting here for you. Well deserved."

October 30, 2001 - Yahoo! will broadcast this year's low key Latin Grammys which will take place at The Conga Room, a Los Angeles Latin nightclub. Christina Aguilera is nominated for the awards presentation but no word if she'll be in attendance. Check out the show on today at 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST here. 

October 30, 2001 - Getmusic.com talked to Michael Jackson wanting to know his impressions of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera and he said he was so impressed by the fact the two are 'so determined.' He said 'I've met Britney several times and she's sweet and humble' and compared her to a Barbie doll.

October 28, 2001 - Eurweb.com's Streetwatch takes a funny look at the decision AOL made to sign up Britney Spears as their 'You've Got Mail" voice. They joke Christina Aguilera would have been a better choice saying, "At least she would've made it fun, shoving all kinds of ill-placed, soulful runs into it, turning the three syllables into 37." Or perhaps Mariah Carey, who's fans "can hear her sing 'You've Got Mail' in a tone only dogs can hear." Read more.

October 28, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal has a recap and interviews with artists in attendance at the Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Theatre last night in Las Vegas, where Jessica Simpson told reporters when asked if Joe Simpson would travel to the Middle East in support of her USO efforts, "Of course, my Daddy's coming with me." Read more.

October 28, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Jessica Simpson overshadowed Christina Aguilera and other Radio Music Awards stars as the favorite amongst photographers, perhaps because of her planned USO tour to sing to American troops with Vegas' own Wayne Newton. When asked about the motivations behind the presidential request for her to take part, Simpson said, "Maybe it's because I'm a Texan."

October 28, 2001 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports rapper Jay-Z is reportedly "smitten" over Christina Aguilera after the two were spotted together backstage at the KISS Cares Freedom Fest on Thursday held at the House of Blues in Vegas.

October 27, 2001 - Christina Aguilera not only co-hosted the Radio Music Awards, but also accepted the Top 40 Song of the Year award for 'Lady Marmalade' featuring her, Mya, Pink, and Lil' Kim. Aguilera told the crowd, "Thank you so much. I had so much fun making that record, and I feel kind of weird because I don't have my girls with me to accept this award. But first and foremost on behalf of -- on behalf of all the girls and I, thank you to radio so much for playing that song. It was such a fun project. And thank you to all the girls, to Pink, Mya, Lil' Kim. I love you girls and I had so much fun with you guys. This is for you guys, and none of this would be possible without everyone's support. Thank you so much to the fans, too." 

October 27, 2001 - Christina Aguilera was on Access Hollywood Friday ahead of the Radio Music Awards when she admitted, "I hope I don't trip over myself or stumble over a few words, which I'm sure will happen." Her prediction was correct as she was one of several artists, including Beyonce of Destiny's Child having trouble reading the cue cards. But Christina said not to worry as, "It's live, and it's gonna be fun, a really fun night. It's not so uptight, so everyone's just gonna be able to rock out and have a good time."

October 27, 2001 - Word has it on the Christina Aguilera official site message board that during a Carson Daly radio interview with Pink last night, the singer was asked about Christina and Jorge Santos where Pink reportedly responded, "Oh I think they broke up. He needed to find himself." Another poster indicates "Carson did say that during the commercial break Pink told him something he wasn't going to divulge on-air." Many are running with these comments to speculate the breakup was related to Jorge's sexual orientation.

October 26, 2001 - Christina Aguilera was on Extra today talking about Robert Downey Jr.'s first public appearance since his latest rehab stay where he'll be involved in the Elton John tribute on the Radio Music Awards. Downey of course was in Elton's latest video.

October 25, 2001 - MTV marketing genius is at it again as the network has packaged a Christmas greatest hits collection with songs by *NSYNC, Willa Ford, Christina Aguilera, and LFO, not to mention familiar TRL rock acts. Read more for a track listing.

October 25, 2001 - Christina Aguilera will host the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas on Friday at the Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas (though no mention of her on ABC's official RMA site has some wondering about a last minute cancellation). Among the guests at the show will be Mariah Carey, Jessica Simpson, *NSYNC's Lance Bass & Joey Fatone, Christina Milan, Nelly Furtado, and Elton John, who will receive this year's Legend Award. Christina said of the opportunity to host, "It is kind of a different thing for me because I'm speaking my way through it. I'm not performing. But it'll be a fun night just because God knows what's going to happen." Check out the show on October 26 at 9 PM on ABC. Read more.

October 24, 2001 - WENN reports Christina Aguilera has promised to take her raunchy image even a step higher than her look in "Lady Marmalade." Christina admits, "If you find me sexy now, you'll be surprised. I am still evolving quickly towards something more womanly. To be honest, I'd really like to go too far." Read more.

October 23, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Christina Aguilera and her producer, Dallas Austin didn't make it out of the studio Saturday in time to attend the invitation-only Hennessy cognac-tasting party at the Clubhouse restaurant at Lenox Square. Read more.

October 20, 2001 - I put together a list of the top female pop stars to try and get a grasp on what people are really looking for during their searches using Overture.com. The best ratio perhaps for a female musician is the nude searches versus lyrics. By far, Britney Spears' ratio of only about 12 searches for lyrics for 100 searches for nude demonstrate the true interest behind the singer. On the opposite end are the likes of Whitney Houston, Dido, and Michelle Branch, where nude searches didn't even make 10% of searches for lyrics. For the full list (including Jessica, Christina, and Mandy) and ratios, read more.

October 19, 2001 - This Star blind item sounds like either Britney or Christina... maybe we'll get the video evidence on the net soon for proof; "This va-va-voom female pop-music star, who already has quite a few body piercings in her visible boy parts, recently had her least visible and most sensitive flesh pierced in a Sunset Boulevard parlor. Seems that the 'operation' and subsequent placing of a one-carat diamond on the unkind cut was caught on the parlor's security cameras - and is shown to parlor patrons who get to see it - if they ask nicely."

October 17, 2001 - Howard Stern told radio listeners this morning that after watching Britney Spears' new video for 'I'm A Slave 4 U', he now thinks Britney is better looking than rival Christina Aguilera. Stern says it appears Brit's lost most of her baby fat, is in incredible shape, and he sounded pretty impressed with the video, though at no point did he mention either singer's vocal abilities.

October 17, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Christina Aguilera was spotted having a late night meal with producer Dallas Austin at Bluepointe in Buckhead.

October 12, 2001 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca is reporting that Christina Aguilera was spotted at Standard Lounge without boyfriend Jorge Santos but with male pals and 'one fawning female.' Witnesses say she kept in a corner seat in the club getting up only to visit the bathroom with her affectionate female companion. Aguilera was wearing a white one-shoulder top and a red beret... not to mention gobs of sparkly eye shadow.

October 11, 2001 - Conan O'Brien joked about a story going around that Christina Aguilera saying, "The latest rumor in the world of music -- they were talking about this today. -- is that Christina Aguilera is going country. That she's gonna start doing country songs. That's what they're saying. Yeah, and when asked about it, Aguilera said, "I'm gonna put the 'hoe' in 'hoedown.'" 

October 9, 2001 - MTVasia reports Christina Aguilera will no longer be performing music aimed at a teen pop audience. Aguilera says, "I feel like I was very confined in that first record to be very pop-driven. I want to be a poet and have a chance to explore that and let people know what's really on my mind. I don't want to talk about genies in bottles any more." Read more.

October 9, 2001 - The official website for Christina Aguilera has added a feature 'ask Shelly' last month following the decision to not run the feature on the LiveDaily message boards any longer. Shelly addresses rumors of a December 4 album release [not true], the 'What's Going On' single, plans for another Spanish album, and more. Check it out here.

October 6, 2001 - WireImage.com has photos of Christina Aguilera, *NSYNC's Justin Timberlake, Marvin Gaye, and others, at the studio in Los Angeles to record Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On', proceeds to support AIDS Charities and Sept 11th Victim Relief Fund. Check out the pictures here.

October 1, 2001 - Stuff magazine reports Christina Aguilera, who currently is dating dancer Jorge Santos, was spotted after the MTV Video music Awards grinding with 27 year old Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter at the Jennifer Lopez & Stuff Magazine after party, according to sources. 

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