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February 26, 2004 - Dan Port of the Daily Trogan weighed in on Stacie Orrico's recent comments critizing Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera "degrading" women by wearing revealing clothing to sell records. "Britney" explained, "I mean, there's nothing wrong with wanting to be like Britney Spears. After all, without Britney Spears, there'd be no Mandy Moore, no Jessica Simpson, no Christina Aguilera." And "Christina" asked, "Name one singer who's been successful without showing her ass to everyone." Read more.

February 26, 2004 - USA Today music writer Ken Barnes took part in an online chat with readers including one that was upset with his assessment of Christina Aguilera since "she can sing better" than Britney Spears. "All the vocal talent in the world isn't enough on its own (otherwise I would venerate opera singers)--the songs have to be worthy vehicles, and Christina's are either debased formula exercises like 'Dirrty' or by-the-numbers, dumbed-down show-off ballads like 'Beautiful'," he responded. "The only song I've ever liked by her was 'Genie in a Bottle', although that was kind of a debased formula exercise in itself (but at least a well-made record). She doesn't win any extra points for charming personality or intelligence, either." Read more.

February 26, 2004 - The New York Post reports Christina Aguilera, Jimmy Fallon and other 'Saturday Night Live' cast members were spotted at Frankie Inglese's Thursday night '80s rock party at Don Hill's.

February 26, 2004 - Kizzardkid writes "In a phone interview with website MissTrina.com, Atlantic Recording rapper Trina was asked about collaborations for her upcoming new album. Christina Aguilera was included in the list of artists mentioned when Trina replied, "I'm working on a song with Christina Aguilera." Trina's album, 'Glamorest Life', is currently scheduled for release on May 18th. Listen to the interview here."

February 26, 2004 - ballersfantasy writes "According to WENN, Christina Aguilera has always kept her lovelife private and will certainly keep her latest man behind closed doors. Christina says, "My relationship is something I won't talk about. It's an aspect of my life I've learned that the press takes and runs with." Christina declined to confirm or deny reports she is dating Jordan Bratman, 25, who works in her management company. "The only thing I will say is that I'm very happy right now. I don't care about the six-pack. I don't care about a chiseled body. I like being able to have a damn good conversation. I'm into mind stimulation. I can stimulate myself in other ways...I just haven't met too many Hollywood pretty boys that I've been intellectually impressed with, or just impressed with, period. I find them to be very immature, too, very stuck on themselves. I like a down-to-earth guy. That's why I usually go for a non-celebrity.""

February 26, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was photographed entering the Mercer Hotel after shopping on Sunday (February 22) in New York City. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

February 26, 2004 - After raking in millions selling his sex tape with ex-girlfriend Paris Hilton, Rick Salomon tells the Howard Stern Show he wants to conquer Christina Aguilera. "I love her," Salomon gushed on Tuesday. "I've never met her, but I mean if I could be with any girl, I'd be with her for sure." Read more.

February 26, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was photographed leaving her hotel with a bodyguard on Saturday (February 21) in New York City just before she went to host 'Saturday Night Live'. Check out pictures from GettyImages and LFI.

February 26, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was photographed at the 'Saturday Night Live' post show party held at 62 Laight Street in New York City on Saturday (February 21). Check out pictures from LFI.

February 26, 2004 - WENN reports Christina Aguilera says she used to take out her frustrations by smashing plates. "Ooh, that was just a little phase. I don't do that anymore but it was good fun, a release. I recommend it to everybody," she said. "That's as long as you're not hurting anybody. And find a place where you're not going to be in the way of anything. Oh, and don't destroy anything valuable that you'll regret later."

February 23, 2004 - During Kathie Lee Gifford's recent guest-hosting stint on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', the talk-show diva was asked if she preferred Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears. "I want to take their mothers and spank them both," she fumed. "I feel like they had bad parenting, I'm sorry."

February 23, 2004 - Backstreet Boys star Kevin Richardson tells Details magazine the group would like to work with Christina Aguilera on their upcoming album. "There is a song we all co-wrote together." A ballad; Kevin describes as "reminiscent of Mariah Carey's 'One Sweet Day.' "We have everything ready but we need a female vocalist to record the verses. Our hopes are set on Christina Aguilera, so we hope she can do it." Read more.

February 23, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was photographed leaving her hotel to visit Tao nightclub on Thursday (February 19) in New York. Check out pictures here.

February 23, 2004 - This week's 'Saturday Night Live' host Christina Aguilera shot a promotional spot for her acting debut on the late night comedy show with cast member Horatio Sanz at NBC studios in New York on Thursday (February 19). Check out the picture at Yahoo.

February 23, 2004 - MTV News reports that according to Chingy's management and record label, the rapper is close to inking a deal that would see him join a Christina Aguilera tour kicking off in April. However, a spokesperson for Aguilera's label was unaware of a spring tour. "They reached out to us, they want Chingy," Jeff Dixon, one of Chingy's managers, said Thursday. "That's how it's going to go down. We just try to keep the balance. He's doing this [DTP] tour, which is grass-roots level, then he does Christina, then he goes right back to hip-hop, to the Rock the Mic tour with 50 Cent and G-Unit. We try to catch them at all angles." Read more.

February 23, 2004 - The Christina Connection has audio of Christina Aguilera performing 'The Star Spangled Banner' at the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday (February 15). Listen to the stream here.

February 23, 2004 - Ratethemusic.com reports Christina Aguilera is laughing off reports that she's a demanding diva. "I've heard the diva rumors, they crack me up. I'm such a plain Jane," Aguilera said. "My roots are so instilled in me that's it's not that weird to go home. I think it depends on the kind of person you are, whether you're easily drawn to the superficial things, but that's not who I am."

February 23, 2004 - Popdirt.com's previous survey asking which pop singer was best dressed at the Grammy Awards saw Christina Aguilera edge out Madonna 40.8% to 39.5%, with Hilary Duff far behind at #3 with 5.6%. Kelly Osbourne received the fewest votes, nabbing 2.01%. Check out the complete results here.

February 19, 2004 - The Associated Press reports Stacie Orrico claimed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera promote "degrading" sexuality that makes them bad role models for young girls. The Christian singer told reporters before her performance at the MTV Asia Awards in Singapore that it worries her to see girls emulating Spears and Aguilera. "The reason that I don't dress trashy is that I'm trying to set an example for little girls," Orrico said. "From the time they're seven or eight years old, (girls) are being taught that the only thing that makes them special and beautiful is their sexuality, and I think that's wrong." Orrico also weighed in on Janet Jackson's breast-baring incident at the Super Bowl, calling the stunt "unnecessary." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com spoke with a source close to Britney Spears after her pop rival Christina Aguilera told TRL she recently wrote a letter to Spears, suggesting they become friends again. "Britney’s had a tough time lately but she’s not mean-spirited," the source who has worked with her said. "She sees no downside in making amends. Who knows, maybe they’ll work together." Aguilera's rep responded, "No comment."

February 19, 2004 - An auction on eBay is claiming to be selling the white thong worn by Christina Aguilera in her steamy Maxim UK photo shoot, as well as a sealed tub of pool water from the photoshoot. The auction states the item was won in a BBC Radio 1 compeitition in December 2002 hosted by Scott Mills. The auction ended with a bid of £810. Check it out, incluidng photos, here.

February 19, 2004 - Outkast, Christina Aguilera, Nelly Furtado, and Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles performed at the 2004 NBA All-Star Game held at the Staples Center on Sunday (February 15) in Los Angeles, California. Before the game, Outkast performed their hits, Aguilera performed America's National Anthem, while Furtado performed the Canadian National Anthem, and at halftime, Beyonce performed her hits. Check out pictures from GettyImages, WireImage, and Yahoo.

February 19, 2004 - Christina Aguilera made another fashion statement as she steps out of her hotel wearing a nipple ring in New York City on Tuesday (February 17). Check out pictures from SplashNews (use their search feature 'Aguilera nipple').

February 19, 2004 - M.A.C cosmetics has introduced five new representatives - including Christina Aguilera, Boy George and Missy Elliott - for Viva Glam products that will benefit the M.A.C AIDS Fund. Watch a video clip promoting the lipstick line with comments from Aguilera, Elliott, and others at Newstream.com.

February 19, 2004 - Christina Aquilera avoided the red carpet and arrived fashionably late for the opening night of Elton John's run of concerts at the Coliseum in Caesars Palace hotel and casino. Christina tried hard to hide a champagne flute in her hands from photographers. Check out pictures from SplashNews (use the search feature 'Aguilera Elton').

February 19, 2004 - Christina Aguilera posed affectionately with good pals David La Chapelle and Pamela Anderson at Elton John's Opening At Caesars Palace on Friday (February 13) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out pictures from WireImage.

February 19, 2004 - The Las Vegas Sun reports Christina Aguilera bought about $2,000 worth of lap dances at Jaguars late Friday night (February 13) for her boyfriend, Jordan Bratman, and a bodyguard. Earlier the trio attended the Elton John's 'Red Piano' show at Caesars.

February 19, 2004 -  The Sun reports Christina Aguilera gave Sharon Osbourne the cold shoulder at the Elton John aftershow party at the Caesars Palace ballroom. The tabloid reports that when cancer survivor Sharon tried to end their long-running feud, "Christina just turned her back in an act of pure bitchiness." Sharon told Aguilera's assistants: "I'm sorry. I'm just a stupid old woman."

February 19, 2004 - Tina Turner tells the Times of India she is comfortable applauding the new crop of pop princesses like Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child and Christina Aguilera. "For a while," she says, "I thought that there would be no one to replace me," she said while visiting Mumbai. "But I'm so glad they're finally here. Their style is totally different, but they are very talented and, I might add, very attractive girls." Read more.

February 19, 2004 - WENN reports Christina Aguilera has started writing her next album, after getting musical inspiration on a recent flight to New York. "Last night on the plane on the way over here I was just inspired to write... it's time," she told reporters at the launch party for the VIVA GLAM V lipstick on Wednesday.

February 19, 2004 - gazz04 writes "I am currently suffering from Hodgkins disease and would just like to say that I am a huge fan of Christina Aguilera. Her 'Stripped' album is amazing and changed my perception of her as an artist. This sounds stupid, but her music got me through a lot of hard times and I think she is an outstanding talent who people should appreciate a lot more. She has an amazing voice and if 'Stripped' is anything to go by, she is a songwriting force to be reckoned with. I congratulate her on her fourth Grammy Award and hope she wins an award at the Brits where she has three nominations. I wish her every success in the future!"

February 19, 2004 - Tweet, Missy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, and Boy George were on hand for The M.A.C. Aids Fund Viva Glam V After Party on Wednesday (February 11) at Ace Gallery in New York City. Check out pictures here.

February 19, 2004 - The New York Post reports that after muscling her way in with four friends and a bodyguard into Suede, a source revealed Christina Aguilera told a manager, "If I don't hear some hip-hop soon, I'm leaving." The club played hip-hop for the rest of the night — even though Wednesdays at the club are devoted to house music.

February 14, 2004 - Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott were on MTV's Total Request Live on Wednesday to promote MAC cosmetics. Aguilera addressed the Blender controversy with pop rival Britney Spears, and even make an on-air plea for the singer to respond to a letter she wrote to her. Aguilera also discussed the 'Miss Independent' song controversy but stressed that she liked 'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson and enjoyed her performance of the song. Christina frequently spoke ill of the media throughout the show and was quick to praise tourmate Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC. Read on for a rough transcript.

February 14, 2004 - Boy George, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott took part in the M.A.C. Aids Fund Viva Glam V Press Conference on Wednesday (February 11) at Gotham Hall in New York City. Check out pictures here.

February 14, 2004 - XDistortedXRoseX writes "I don't like Christina Aguilera as a person. In fact, I have no respect for her at all. She does a better job selling herself, than she is selling her music. Plus, I don't respect people who dress that way in front of children. That's my opinion. Some of her music is alright and I don't mind listening to it. On the other hand, some I will have nothing to do with. Having a beautiful voice is not a crime. It'd be nice if I could sing like that. She has an amazing voice, but her as a person, I completely detest." Read more.

February 14, 2004 - Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott were on hand at MTV's TRL Studios on Wednesday (February 11) at MTV Studios in New York City. Check out pictures from WireImage, GettyImages, and RexFeatures.

February 14, 2004 - Malaysia's Galaxie magazine profiled Christina Aguilera's recent weight gain and weight loss, and how she managed to shed those pounds. "Christina has learned a lot over the past few months," revealed her trainer Ashley Borden. "She's decreased her body fat, and she looks and feels better than ever." As for that weight gain last year, Borden said, "Her metabolism had slowed, plus she was on Dep Provera (an injectable contraceptive that may cause weight gain). Once she made some key exercise and eating changes, her body shaped up quickly." Check out a scan of the article here.

February 14, 2004 - thedirrtyone writes "The confusion about the date Christina Aguilera will host Saturday Night Live has been cleared up. She is going to host Saturday February 21st, 2004 on NBC."

February 14, 2004 - Maccosmetics.com has added pictures of their new spokespeople for the Viva Glam V campaign, where 100% of the proceeds go towards the MAC Aids Fund. Check out a gorgeous picture of Christina Aguilera along with Missy Elliott, Linda Evangelista, Boy George, and Chloe Sevigny here.

February 11, 2004 - Fox News Channel has has a video report on Sunday night's Grammy Awards, including clips of Christina Aguilera and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's acceptance speeches, Alicia Keys singing off-key, Celine Dion having mic troubles, Queen Latifah telling everyone how it's about the music, 50 Cent interrupting Evanescence after they pulled off the upset in the Best New Artist category, and more. Watch the report here. [click the 'options' button]

February 11, 2004 - Christina Aguilera, JC Chasez of *NSYNC, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Paris Hilton, were in attendance at the BMG Party following the 46th Annual Grammy Awards at the Avalon in Hollywood, California on Sunday (February 8). Check out pictures here.

February 11, 2004 - Jay-Z, Madonna, Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs, Christina Aguilera, *NSYNC star JC Chasez, Jane's Addiction star Dave Navarro and wife Carmen Electra spoke with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet of the Grammy Awards about the controversial Super Bowl halftime show where Justin Timberlake exposed the breast of Janet Jackson -- everyone sided with Janet. Meanwhile, ET's Paula Abdul and Cojo were backstage with the happy winners, including Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles, No Doubt, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliott. Watch both video clips here.

February 11, 2004 - Watch Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles, Christina Aguilera, OutKast, *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, and No Doubt accept their Grammy Awards in a video clip at MSN.com.

February 11, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports a group that included Craig Kilborn, JC Chasez of *NSYNC, and producer Jimmy Jam kidded Christina Aguilera at the BMG party about her Janet Jackson exposure joke on the Grammy Awards broadcast. "I thought it was the best way to just move on ... that whole thing has been SO exaggerated!" the diva said, firmly gripping her Grammy. Read more about the BMG bash here.

February 11, 2004 - David Letterman joked during his Late Show monologue on Monday night, "The [Grammy Awards] show was a little long. It was so long I felt like Christina Aguilera’s dress, I couldn't stay up."

February 11, 2004 - Entertainment Tonight's Cojo reveals who hit the right fashion note and who was out of tune at the Grammys, including his favorites Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles, Madonna, Ashanti, No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani... and his not so favorites Alicia Keys and Margaret Cho. And there's more ET red carpet fashion with remarks from Christina Aguilera, Queen Latifah, Hilary Duff, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Jay-Z, Madonna, Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro and wife Carmen Electra, Beyonce Knowles, Sting. Check out the video clips here.

February 11, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports that after Christina Aguilera won the Best Female Pop Vocal trophy at Sunday night's Grammy Awards, one of her breasts popped out of her plunging satin halter gown when she slipped while returning to her seat. Fortunately for the already under fire CBS, the camera didn't capture the moment. But, a witness says, "It was a very nice show." Read more, including news that Celine Dion "went ballistic" after that sound slip-up during her performance, while Cris Judd was spotted at Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' party holding hands with Paulina Rubio, here.

February 11, 2004 - Fox News Channel has has a video report from the press room at the Grammy Awards, where Christina Aguilera talks about keeping her breasts from popping out of her outfit when she accepted her award, and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs commenting on how he was proud that his children could see the breast of Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl the previous Sunday. Watch the report here. [click the 'options' button]

February 11, 2004 - Peter Castro, the assistant managing editor of People magazine was on CNN's 'American Morning' to discuss the Grammy Awards. Castro felt the artists at the show were "a little too well-behaved. We want our pop stars to be a little naughty. And I felt like Les Moonves -- everyone knew that perhaps Les Moonves was in the control room monitoring the situation." But Castro did like Christina Aguilera's outfit and remarks. "Thank god for Christina Aguilera, who made the night slightly -- well, a lot more entertaining than it could have been," he said, adding, "But, you know, she did inject much-needed, you know, naughtiness into the telecast. I think people were so freaked out about the Janet Jackson thing that they were a little too well-behaved, but the performances were great. It was -- you know, there were parts that were really memorable and touching. So, overall it was a great telecast, but you just wanted a little more raciness." Read more.

February 11, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Friday night, "I guess you heard - CBS is barring Janet Jackson from the Grammy Awards. I guess that CBS would prefer to go with more wholesome performers like R. Kelly, and Christina Aguilera, rappers who talk about their ho's and bitches."

February 11, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was a winner at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, accepting her award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for 'Beautiful.' 

February 11, 2004 - Christina Aguilera appears on MTV's Total Request Live on Wednesday.

February 11, 2004 - The Associated Press asked several celebrities at the Grammy Awards on Sunday if they felt entertainment is getting too raunch after Janet Jackson exposed her breast at the Super Bowl. Christina Aguilera responded, "Well, what is too raunchy? Everybody has a different opinion about what is too much or too little. It's a state of mind." Read more comments here.

February 8, 2004 - Experts at GoldDerby.com are offering their odds for Sunday's Grammy Awards. Pop star chances include Christina Aguilera at 8/5 for 'Beautiful' to win Best Song, while *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake is at 6/5 to win Album of the Year for 'Justified'. Christina Aguilera is a overwealming favorite to win Best Female Pop Vocal Performance with 'Beautiful' at 1/4, with Avril Lavigne's 'I'm With You' far behind at 9/2. Check out all the predictions here.

February 8, 2004 - Christina Aguilera is featured in the new issue of UK's Elle and Bliss magazines. Check out the scans at ChristinaA.org.

February 8, 2004 - USA Today reports Christina Aguilera, actress Chloë Sevigny, Boy George, Missy Elliott and supermodel Linda Evangelista are the new faces of M.A.C. cosmetics' Viva Glam campaign. Print ads featuring the celebrities, taken by fashion photographer Michael Thompson, will be unveiled at a press conference Wednesday in New York. Read more.

February 8, 2004 - The Grammy website has a exclusive video clip of Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' rehearsal performance. Watch it in broadband or modem formats.

February 8, 2004 - The Grammy Awards' official website has an update on Christina Aguilera's rehearsal for her performance of 'Beautiful'. They report that the 20-piece string orchestra and a concert choir that accompanied her was so grand that at first the diminutive singer was obscured by her choir. "Am I supposed to be an invisible voice?" she asked the Grammy crew. The answer was a firm "No," and a few edited stage directions later the choir parted to reveal the singer, looking relaxed and casual in jeans and jacket, with her now-dark hair swept up in a bandanna. The website reports, "Each time through, the singer made great use of her powerful pipes, adding improvised vocal embellishments to the melody. The performance was — perhaps predictably — beautiful." Read more.

February 5, 2004 - Ratethemusic.com reports Jon Bon Jovi has said he's eager to work with Christina Aguilera and Pink, but not with Britney Spears. "Pink - any time! I dig her, she's an incredible performer," Bon Jovi said. "Christina can sing her ass off and I owe her a favor, so she'd be right up there. Bottom of the list would be Britney. I've turned her down in the past. I like what she does, but she's just a little kid."

February 5, 2004 - The Associated Press reports director Spike Lee says that following Sunday's Super Bowl when *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake exposed the breast of Janet Jackson that it's not enough to be a good singer, and that entertainers "have to do something extra" — such as the open mouthed kiss Madonna gave Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera during the MTV Video Music Awards in August. "What's gonna be next? It's getting crazy, and it's all down to money. Money and fame," said Lee, the director of 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing'. "Somehow the whole value system has been upended." Read more.

February 5, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion were spotted this week at a fine jewelry boutique in Los Angeles, loading up on loaned sparklies to show off at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Writer Lloyd Grove says there are persistent rumors that brand-name celebs are often paid to wear all that brand-name jewelry, but officially everyone denies that money changes hands. Read more.

February 5, 2004 - The Sun has a preview of Christina Aguilera's interview in the UK edition of Elle, where the singer spilled the beans on her habits, including drugs, drink and watching lesbian sex. Aguilera admitted alcohol is "my weakness — my only vice." She added, "Sure, I'm not naive enough to sit here and say I've never tried anything else. You know — drugs. I found out they weren't really for me. I really found out." Aguilera also talked about girl-on-girl action. "I find it hornier looking at women then men," Aguilera revealed. "Two women is way sexier than two men in bed. We have a better feel for our bodies. I’m no virgin." Read more and check out a few photos from the magazine here.

February 5, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Christina Aguilera is on the cover of the new issue of the Italian magazine 'Tribe Generation' . Check out the scan at ChristinaItalia.com."

February 1, 2004 - Kwaku of Black Music Congress is speaking out on why the likes of Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, and now British newcomers Joss Stone and Amy Winehouse have "appropriated" black music. Kwaku says, "Some have said music should be free and devoid of racial associations. But the reality is that the marketing of music is intrinsically linked to image, color, the shape and size of the artist, etc. Also. it's a fact that black artists generally get less spent on them than comparable white artists. The industry also seems keener to promote a white artist performing black music than a black artist." Read more.

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