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June 28, 2004 - Christina Aguilera spoke with Britain's Glamour magazine about the letter she wrote to pop rival Britney Spears after their war of printed words in Blender magazine several months ago, but says Spears hasn't responded. "The press contorted my words and maybe they did the same to hers," she said. "So I wrote to her saying, 'There's no need for this. We did have a friendship once. Let's not get caught up in the tabloids and have this craziness forced upon us.' I went on to tell her that I have great admiration for her work and to hang in there. I don't know why I haven't had a response." Read more.

June 28, 2004 - Us Weekly spoke with Christina Aguilera's stylist Trish Summerville about her new classy style. "She's going through a transition," Summerville said. "It's a little softer, more playful." She added, "I think [acting] is the rought she wants to go in, and this look shows hat she can go in different directions."

June 28, 2004 - Christina Aguilera is apparently at work on her next album, as she was spotted in Los Angeles walking towards, and entering a recording studio on Thursday (June 24). Check out pictures from CelebrityFans.us.

June 28, 2004 - blueboy writes "I really don't understand why, after so many years there is so much comparison between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. (Yep... Another essay!) You know, Christina’s lovers, who are mostly the Britney haters, always try to compare Britney to Christina, and always try to bring Britney down by her lack of "talent, nonsensical lyrics, being unable to sing," ect. ect. ect. and all the gibberish we are all tire of hearing." Read more.

June 28, 2004 - Christina Aguilera has changed more than her breasts. She's also had rhinoplasty on the bridge of her nose. It's slimmer and her nose tip is smaller, according to GoodPlasticSurgery.com, which posted several "before" and "after" photos. Check them out here.

June 25, 2004 - grayfoXtrance writes "ONLY source that proves poor ticket sales is the New York Post: A TABLOID newspaper. How can anyone with a sound judgment believe the words written on the pages of the NY Post Gossip section aka page 6? The only real positive thing ever published about Christina in that newspaper was about her recent ELLE Cover issue. Otherwise, they are always negative towards Christina. It's obvious they pulled those ticket sales numbers out of their asses." Read more.

June 25, 2004 - The New York Post reports Christina Aguilera and her boyfriend Jordan Bratman were spotted canoodling at a table in the back corner of Nobu until two parental types joined them.

June 25, 2004 - The Mirror reports Christina Aguilera has agreed to open the Harrods sale next Monday for a staggering fee of $365,000, but in addition to that, the tabloid is told the 23-year-old has asked for a few extras to be thrown in. "She's heard that in past years bargains have included a plasma screen TV reduced from £1,500 to £100 and she's asked for a personal tour before the general public are let loose on the store," an insider revealed, adding, "Christina doesn't need to do any promotional work as she's probably the hottest singer around right now. She receives dozens of requests each week but turns the majority of them down flat." Read more.

June 25, 2004 - Popdirt.com's previous poll asking if you thought Christina Aguilera's fans should sue her for not disclosing her fan club was run by a bankrupt company, FansRULE, saw 39.5% say no, I'm sure she had no idea, while 35.7% said yes, the buck stops with Christina, and 24.8% said those ripped off should get free tickets for Aguilera's next tour. The coverage may have prompted MTV and now TheAssociatedPress to also cover the story, which hopefully will help Xposed fans to get their money back. Check out complete results here.

June 25, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I'd just like to take a moment to remind everyone on this site that Christina Aguilera cancelled her summer tour because of strained vocal cords six weeks ago. She was recommended to rest her voice for six weeks. She has done that. Her schedule is now too full to reschedule the dates - and who knows, poor ticket sales could be a reason, I'm not ruling it out - so she's going to do a one off show in her hometown. So sue her. So everyone can quit saying she lied about the vocal cords and is singing anyway - she obeyed the doctor's orders and rested her voice for six weeks. She is now free to perform again. And for whatever personal reasons, she's not rescheduling the tour. This isn't new news, they said this from the beginning."

June 25, 2004 - A. Scott Walton of the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution picked up a copy of July's Elle magazine featuring Christina Aguilera on the cover and was impressed with the photo layout and the article. Walton said, "The July Elle marks a novel turning point for her. She's not reinventing (à la Madonna) nor repackaging (à la Britney) per se. At the seasoned age of 23, Aguilera's just blossoming." Read more.

June 25, 2004 - Christina Aguilera left a message on her official website on Tuesday (June 22) apologizing to fans for cancelling her summer tour, her work on her next album -- both English and Spanish albums, her flirting with '30s and '40s looks and Marilyn Monroe-esque styles, finding the right movie, the importance of voting, it'll be her first time voting at 23 (though she for some reason said she was 22), and more. Listen to the message here.

June 21, 2004 - MetamorphosisIsInThe writes "Here's an essay for those that don’t understand or believe the true meanings of the cancellations for Britney Spears' and Christina Aguilera's tours. Some of you people are really mentally challenged for you to say Britney cancelled because of poor ticket sales." Read more.

June 21, 2004 - xreflejo writes "I've been going through the comments that people have been making towards Christina Aguilera and I realize that some people say this new image is a contradiction of her last. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth; the image she presented was boldly overdone with the chaps and super mini skirts." Read more.

June 21, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was on hand for the Launch of the Dirty Sue - Dirty Martini Mix on Wednesday (June 16) at Falcon in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures here.

June 21, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I don't get why people on here overrate Christina Aguilera so much (the same with Britney Spears fans overrating Britney). Because like, I know she has a powerful voice and that her songs have meaning and are about woman empowerment and feeling beautiful about yourself no matter what anybody says, but she isn't the only one in the world that has a voice like that and has songs that can have the same meaning." Read more.

June 21, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Christina Aguilera was photographed leaving Club National in Hollywood on Tuesday (June 15). Check out pictures at CelebrityFans.us."

June 21, 2004 - Kizzardkid writes "According to Elements Pittsburgh, Christina Aguliera will be performing on July 10th in her hometown. The performance will be an exclusive private event at the brand new 350 million dollar David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh, of 8 hours of non stop, heart pounding, pure adrenaline rush with a multi million dollar light, laser show and sound system. The hottest DJ's in the country, the entire club transforming 4 times in one night, acrobats, aerialists, fire eaters, fire throwers, air born percussionists, and professional dancers pushing the limits. The event will feature performances by by Amber, Jason Walker, Kevin Aviance... and the one and only Christina Aguilera. Find out more info here."

June 17, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I just want to speak my mind about this, and I’m not expecting everybody to agree since I know some of you are too shallow and obsessive over Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera to know the true facts, but bare with me here." Read more.

June 17, 2004 - Fans who purchased tickets for Christina Aguilera's cancelled tour from her official site's fan club got news at this point, they won't be getting a refund for their tickets unless they can obtain a reversal from their credit card issuer. AzoffMusic Management on behalf of Christina Aguilera wrote: "We are writing to you to let you know how sorry Christina feels that you have not received your refunds from FansRule. When we hired FansRule it was with the belief that they would provide the best possible service to our fans. In fact, for a long time, they did provide an excellent service. When Christina cancelled her tour, as a result of doctor's instructions related to voice problems, we immediately contacted FansRule and insisted that they pay refunds to everyone who bought packages to the tour. Our expectation was that the refunds would be made by May 31. We have been actively and aggressively pursuing FansRule to cause them to refund the money but, as of this date, our efforts have been unsuccessful. To the extent that you are able we would suggest that you contact your credit card company and cancel the transaction because the intended goods that you purchased were not delivered." FansRULE filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2003, yet Aguilera's management apparently failed to relay this vital information to fans who purchased the tickets well after the bankruptcy filing, and it appears despite that important omission, Aguilera isn't willing to eat the costs to cover for her most loyal fans. Read more.

June 17, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Kelly Osbourne was photographed stepping out in a pae blue T-shirt with Christina Aguilera's face printed on it. The caption underneath the photo read 'Xtina is my hoodrat'. According to urbandictionary.com, a 'hoodrat' is a "teenage girl who is oversexually active, and tries to have sex with every teen male in the neighbourhood. they are hated by other females for the attention they receive - basically dirty nasty hoe with no morals." Check out a picture of Kelly in the shirt here."

June 17, 2004 - A rep for Kelly Osbourne denied the reality star and singer has a voodoo doll of pop rival Christina Aguilera, who she's had a longtime feud with. A previous report suggested that Osbourne stuck pins in the Aguilera doll.

June 17, 2004 - Anonymous writes "For a short while in 2002 it seemed like Christina Aguilera was the new princess of pop, who has triumphed over Britney Spears when it came to popularity. People thought Britney was over, they doubted that her comeback would be a success, Christina was the one who people talked about, she was the Queen of tours with her Justified Stripped tour, but when November 2003 came, Britney came and stole all that away from Christina in a blink of an eye." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Patrick MacDonald of the Seattle Times previewed No Doubt's gig in Auburn, Washington but took a hard swipe at Christina Aguilera in the process. MacDonald writes, "White River Amphitheatre was to have opened its season May 13 with a newsworthy event: The first date on the international tour of the new, improved Christina Aguilera, with less makeup and more clothes. The tour was canceled, however, supposedly because of the pop diva's throat problems. But it was probably due to lack of interest. Aguilera has a great voice, but she tarted herself up so much, and cheapened herself with the sexy stuff, that she became a joke." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Liz Smith of The New York Post previewed Christina Aguilera's appearance in the July issue of Elle magazine. Smith says, "Christina, looking luscious, is on the cover, with eight pages inside. Maybe she has attitude, but it's supported by media interest. And talent. Which means - don't expect her to change. Actually, we wouldn't want her to." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Christina Aguilera seems to be out and about at many events lately, MTV Movie Awards etc. The thing is why is she doing all these things if she has nothing to promote? I first noticed this when she tried to start her summer tour (it has now been cancelled supposedly because of poor ticket sales.) I was wondering why she was touring in support of a 2 year old album." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Christina Aguilera's rep insisted to In Touch Weekly that the singer is not battling for a part against fellow crooner Alicia Keys in '5th Commandment'. "She never even read the script," the rep said. "It's not true." Aguilera instead is using her time to work on the follow-up to 'Stripped'.

June 14, 2004 - thedirrtyone writes "On July 2004 Glamour UK magazine, Christina Aguilera commented on the possibility of a movie role. Christina said, "I met Steven Speilberg, who said I was totally ready for a movie. He said, 'You go to the edge and are unafraid to jump off.' That was the best compliment he could give me because he was saying I was free." Check out the whole article on ChristinaMultimedia.com."

June 14, 2004 - Christina Aguilera was photographed leaving the trendy Ivy restaurant in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (June 8) after dining with friends. Aguilera stepped out in a pair of faded denims, a low cut blouse, and a white beret. Check out pictures from CelebrityFans.us and ChristinaMultimedia.com.

June 14, 2004 - Anonymous writes "When Christina Aguilera first came out I loved her. She was very nice, and sang her heart out. She was overall a very sweet lovable girl. But now she seems so full of herself. I mean, she always looks like she has an attitude on her, even without saying a word. She walks with this chip on her shoulder constantly." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - Conan O'Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Wednesday night, "Christina Aguilera was named woman of the year by Glamour magazine. She was also named woman of the year by Ho monthly."

June 14, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I have been on this site many times, and I’ve noticed how many people are always debating on Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera all the time. Does it really matter people? Don't you people know that other artists existed before Christina and Britney were even born!" Read more.

June 14, 2004 - When Mercedes-Benz presents the new A-Class in late June, the world will hear one voice rising clearly above the fray–that of Christina Aguilera. The American pop star’s latest song, a rocking number called 'Hello,' will exclusively accompany the launch activities of the new A-Class. Christina Aguilera will present "Hello" live for Mercedes-Benz. "The A-Class underlines the importance of believing in success in order to truly achieve it. Christina Aguilera lives and breathes this philosophy and truly follows her own star. Nobody could have translated this motto into music as well as Christina Aguilera," notes J. Justus Schneider, Director Worldwide Marketing Communications Mercedes-Benz & Maybach. Read more, and check out a photo of Aguilera posing with the new "Baby-Benz", at Baby-Benz.com.

June 14, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I’m really sick of coming to popdirt.com and seeing essay after essay claiming how important Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears are to the music business, how incredible their music is, how they are such legends. You people who think this need to broaden your musical horizons because as soon as you do you'd see how much of a joke those two are. Yes, Britney is an incredible entertainer and Christina’s voice is gorgeous - best of her age group." Read more.

June 14, 2004 - coco writes "Christina Aguilera is the most talented singer of our time. She is a true legend, someone who is going to be remembered for a long time. Her voice is a god-given gift that will transcend through generations yet to come." Read more.

June 10, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Christina is featured on Glamour magazine's Women of the Year issue as the Woman of the Year. Check it out here."

June 10, 2004 - Christina Aguilera is featured on the cover of the July issue of Elle magazine, where she laughed off the latest tabloid stories about herself. One claimed shes engaged to her boyfriend, Jordan Bratman, who works for her manager Irving Azoff. "I dont know how that rumor came about", she said, swearing it isnt true. "The funniest thing about it is... because I changed my hair color to caramel, I'm reading these headlines, 'from dirrty to demure' and 'from crass to class'. It was cracking me up. Like, 'her newfound love', a 'love make over'. It's like give me a fu**ing break! Now Britney's the bad girl running wild and I am good girl in love, cleaning up. This is their new angle. We've changed roles, good girl and bad girl! It's so funny!" Check out scans of the article and the photoshoot from ChristinaMultimedia.com.

June 10, 2004 - Carmen Electra, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Ludacris, and Nick Carter were on hand for the MTV Movie Awards 2004 at Sony Pictures Studio in Culver City, California on Saturday (June 5). Check out pictures here.

June 10, 2004 - Reuters has a video highlight from the MTV Movie Awards on Saturday (June 5), including footage of Snoop Dogg, Christina Aguilera, Queen Latifah, Carmen Electra, Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, and Paris Hilton from the red carpet and the show, and check out D12 and a mooning Eminem perform, here.

June 10, 2004 - ally_dancing writes "Many people here have said that Christina Aguilera is a "B-list" celebrity, I'm assuming, basing their opinion on how often her personal life ends up getting splashed on the front cover of Us Weekly magazine." Read more.

June 10, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Ok, Christina Aguilera does have a good voice, but why does she act like she is so unique or something. A lot of the things she does are copying off of other artists. Like for instance, that sexuality issue she keeps on talking about over and over again." Read more.

June 7, 2004 - Simon Hattenstone of The Guardian recently caught up with *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and grilled him on whether his hit song 'Cry Me a River' was about ex-lover Britney Spears, and whether he had been romantically involved with Janet Jackson or Christina Aguilera. On the latter question, Timberlake conceded, "Erm, no. No we haven't. She's looking 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." Read more.

June 7, 2004 -  Anonymous writes "Diana Degarmo made an appearance on MTV's 'Total Request Live' on Friday where she admitted, "I love Christina Aguilera, I think she has an amazing voice." When asked which songs from Christina she would like to perform, Diana said it was "so hard to choose, she has so many good ones". She eventually chose 'Beautiful', 'What A Girl Wants' and 'Genie In A Bottle', after admitting to the crowd, "I don't think I could pull off 'Dirrty'.""

June 7, 2004 - Us Weekly caught up with Dr. Judith Orloff, author of 'Positive Energy', to ask why she thought Christina Aguilera changes her hairstyle so frequently, especially so far this year. "By always changing her hairstyle, she wants people to pay attention to her so they don't forget about her," Orloff explained.

June 7, 2004 - Anonymous writes "There has been a lot of speculation about the cancellation of Christina Aguilera's summer tour. She states "strained vocal chords", but rumors have swirled about poor ticket sales. Although she takes the time to deny those rumors... has she taken any time to address her fan's issues with her fan club? Yet again, Christina's Official Fan Club, Xposed, is becoming a problem." Read more.

June 3, 2004 - Sources tell The Daily Mirror that Kelly Osbourne keeps a voodoo doll of pop rival Christina Aguilera in her dressing room, where she delights in sticking pins in the effigy, throwing it around and stamping on its head. "Kelly's obsessed with this doll," a source close to the 19-year-old revealed. "She calls it her Christina Doll and every now and again she sticks a pin into it and shouts, 'Scream, bitch'. She also stomps all over it then bursts into fits of laughter." No word if Aguilera has trademarked Christina Aguilera voodoo dolls yet. Read more.

June 3, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports Christina Aguilera's lawyers submitted a "bizarrely ambitious list of Christina Aguilera trademark products" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. 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 Christina Aguilera panties, modeling clay and electronic multipleactivity toys. The singer's trademark lawyer, Rod S. Berman, told Lloyd Grove: "The goodwill associated with her name could be used to brand a huge variety of goods and services. She's a personality that is relevant not only to the higher teens and 20s, but also to kids." Read more.

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