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August 30, 2004 - KissablePrincess writes "I know that there has forever been a battle amongst fans between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. I am not one to write an essay on something like this and just give my opinions, because honestly who cares about my opinions? So I am sticking purely to the facts. I feel like a lot of people are coming down on Britney right now which I don’t think is fair I think that everyone should focus on the present and let her newest video be the judge of her. So as for all the rude post about her boyfriend, body, etc. please save those for someone who cares." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - popmaster167 writes "Christina Aguilera's official website reports that the recent court case concerning Joseph Baldiga, fanrules chapter 13 trustee, motion seeking priority of his fees over consumers right to be reimbursed has been overturned by the banruptcy judge, Judge Boroff. Read more."

August 30, 2004 - A radio rip of Nelly's new track 'Tilt 'Cha Head Back' featuring Christina Aguilera has been posted online. Download and listen here.

August 30, 2004 - The New York Daily News reports that the duet between Nelly and Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami on Sunday night almost didn't happen. "Nelly and Christina Aguilera's camps are having serious issues about the VMA performance," a backstage source said before the show. "Both artists' entourages are fighting over the least little thing. Twice, Nelly's camp thought Christina was going to pull out of the show." Read more on Ben Widdicombe's report from the VMAs, including several blind items, Brooke Hogan asking Ashlee Simpson for weight loss advice, and Mandy Moore being mistaken for Jessica Simpson here.

August 23, 2004 - britneys_hubby writes "Don’t expect to see Christina Aguilera at Britney Spears’ wedding to Kevin Federline, even though she is talking publicly about the couple. In the new Us Weekly, Aguilera says, "I cant believe that girl bought her own engagement ring! I've seen it, up close. It looks like she got it on QVC." The girls have known each other for most of their lives and Christina commented, "I know Britney. She's not trailer trash, but she sure acts that way.""

August 23, 2004 - In Touch magazine conducted a poll on who is the best showbiz mother, with Justin Timbelake's mom Lynn Harless topping the list, edging Christina Aguilera's mother Shelly Kearns at #2. Others included Beyonce Knowles' mother Tina at #3, Britney Spears' mother Lynne at #4, and Jessica Simpson's mother Tina at #5. Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Skechers footwear has yanked a controversial ad depicting Christina Aguilera as a provocative nurse after a storm of protest from nurses around the country. "Nurses are realizing that our media image has a lot to do with the nursing shortage," said Sandy Summers, the center's executive director. "If we don't fix the media image, we can't fix the nursing shortage." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears, Evanescence, and Maroon 5 were the big casualties of the penultimate round, and the final nominees are Christina Aguilera's 'The Voice Within', Good Charlotte's 'Hold On', Linkin Park's 'Breaking the Habit', Simple Plan's 'Perfect' and Yellowcard's 'Ocean Avenue'. Vote at MTV.com."

August 23, 2004 - MTV News profiled the planning that goes behind making videos, citing Hugh Surratt, vice president of marketing and creative at RCA. "In Christina [Aguilera]'s case, all of the videos from her last album came from her own vision," Surratt said. "It varies with our different superstars. Dave Grohl, very instrumental. Dave Matthews has increasingly through the years become more involved in the videos. Artists of that stature get more involved with each album." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Photos of Christina Aguilera's vomit have emerged from a night out with boyfriend Jordan Bratman, which have caused speculation that the singer is pregnant. So far, the puke hasn't emerged for sale on ebay. Check them out here.

August 23, 2004 - According to Groovevolt.com, Christina Aguilera was seen a few weeks back leaving a clinic and more recently was spied vomiting outside a New York City club, increasing speculation that the singer is pregnant. "The rumors will always be there," her label rep said, adding, "At this point, Christina is the only who knows if she is pregnant or not." Now the response coming from Aguilera's camp is "No comment." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - KISS FM in Cleveland, Ohio premiered Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott's new song 'Car Wash', featured on the 'Shark Tale' soundtrack. Download and listen to the radio rip here.

August 23, 2004 -  Hope Of The States visited Jo Whiley in the Radio 1 Live Lounge on Tuesday (August 17), where the performed acoustic versions of their latest single 'Nehemiah' and a cover of Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful'. Check out the interview and performances here.

August 23, 2004 - Christina Aguilera is talking about her removed piercings again. "I've taken out all my piercings apart from one in my right nipple. That's for me," she was quoted by The Sun. A pal said Christina was "well past the piercing thing" and was enjoying life with record executive boyfriend Jordan Bratman. "At least now airport metal detectors won't go crazy when she passes through," the pal quipped.

August 23, 2004 - On their way to dinner at the Toscana restaurant in Brentwood, Christina Aguilera asked boyfriend Jordan Bratman to pull over so she could throw up outside the vehicle. The oral regurgitation didn't stop Aguilera from continuing on to the eatery for a meal. "She has had a stomach flu all week," her reps explained to The New York Daily News. "She is not pregnant!"

August 23, 2004 - Christina Aguilera and boyfriend Jordan Bratman exited the Italian restaurant Toscana in on Sunday, (August 15) in Los Angeles. Check out a pictures here.

August 23, 2004 - The Daily Star reports that after competing for lead roles in a remake of '60s classic 'Valley Of The Dolls', Christina Aguilera has struck a friendship with Australian actress turned singer Holly Valance. "Christina told Holly that she thought she had deliberately worn a raunchy outfit to show her up," a source revealed of their initial meeting. "But Holly just laughed and took it on the chin. The next thing was Christina laughed too and they just hit it off. Christina was bowled over by Holly's presence on camera." The two have kept in touch and Aguilera is seeking advice on up-and-coming movie projects with the former 'Neighbours' star. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Ok I know you all hate essays but you can turn the page right now because this is an essay! If you don't like it back click now before I begin. I am just getting so sick of all Christina Aguilera’s gullible fans (and no I am NOT a Britney Spears fan either) believe everything she says. For example, she keeps on bringing up her so called "abused" past which I find to be a publicity stunt." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Fans on Christina Aguilera's forum at LiveDaily.com have formed 'Survivor' style alliances with Evanescence, Yellowcard and Maroon 5 fans on their respective forums, agreeing to vote for the other acts in the MTV Video Music Awards Viewer's Choice Playoffs. Meanwhile, BritneySpearsForum.com has responded by pledging to vote for Aguilera's playoff rival The Darkness. Many fans have boasted of casting hundreds of votes a day for Spears or Aguilera. Check out more details from LiveDaily.com and EFGForum.com.

August 16, 2004 - thedirrtyone writes "Christina Aguilera is in the September issue of Jane Magazine. Christina discusses life, love, marriage, politics and feminism. Check out the article at ChristinaNewsSource."

August 16, 2004 - MTV News reports that Jennifer Lopez, Hilary Duff, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jimmy Fallon and Will Smith have been confirmed to hit the stage as presenters at the 2004 Video Music Awards. In addition, Nelly, Christina Aguilera and Alicia Keys have been added to the list of performers for the show, set for Miami's American Airlines Arena on August 29th. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - MetamorphosisIsInThe writes "I have seen things that most Christina Aguilera fans would adore to do. And the funny thing about it is, it just goes along with my life and it’s not like Christina’s my favorite artist." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Christina Aguilera and her corporation, Three Wishes Productions, Inc. have retained lawyers in the FansRule bankruptcy proceedings in an effort to get refunds for the fans who paid money to FansRule to purchase concert tickets, and whose money has not been re-paid. Those fans may have received notice from the former Chapter 11 Trustee, Joseph Baldiga, of a "Motion for Order Clarifying Priority and Treatment of Certain Claims" and a scheduled hearing on that motion for August 17, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at the Bankruptcy Court in Worcester, Massachusetts. In that motion, Mr. Baldiga is seeking an order making his own fee a higher priority than repayment to consumers. Aguilera's lawyers have filed a formal written opposition to Mr. Baldiga's motion, and intend to be at the hearing on August 17 to present oral argument in opposition. Fans also have the right to be present at the hearing on their own or through their own counsel. Aguilera will be advising fans of the result of the hearing, and we will otherwise keep them apprised of their efforts to obtain reimbursement on their claims.

August 16, 2004 - AFP reports that celebrity photographer David Keeler has sued Christina Aguilera, claiming he was spat upon and beaten up by her bodyguard Vernon Warren after he snapped an unflattering picture of her leaving a Hollywood nightclub. Keeler alleges that Warren was encouraged to "harass, intimidate, assault and batter photographers taking what defendants deemed to be photographs unflattering to defendant Aguilera." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Kizzardkid writes "According to ContacMusic.com, British singer Dido has agreed to write a song for sexy diva Christina Aguilera. Dido, 32, is so impressed with the Dirrty star's unusual voice she jumped at the chance to pen a track for her. The 'White Flag' singer says, "I get approached a lot to write for various people, but I decided to do one for Christina because she has got a unique voice.""

August 9, 2004 - Popdirt.com's previous poll asking if who from a list of established pop stars were 'American Idol' newcomers would have the best chance of winning the program saw 37% vote for Christina Aguilera, easily beating Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter who came in second at 18.4%. Third was Britney Spears with 10.2%, while Jessica Simpson received 8.5%. Check out the complete results here.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "What's up with you Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera fans? What do you have against each other? Do you just hate each other for the fact that one is a fan of Christina and that one is a fan of Britney? I just don't understand this rivalry here." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Christina Aguilera's rep tells In Touch magazine that the reports she split with boyfriend Jordan Bratman after he got jealous over a raunchy lap dance at Scores in New York City are untrue. "This is crazy! It's a complete fabrication," the rep said. "Christina and Jordan are just fine, and she wasn't even at Scores."

August 9, 2004 - Ken Barnes of USA Today took part in an online chat with readers and was asked about Christina Aguilera's image makeover, and if jazz and blues from the era she's emulating would suit her voice well. "Not singing at all would suit her voice well (or, more accurately, would suit me well)," Barnes responded. "Her various image shifts have so grossed me out that I can't summon up any interest in what she might do--and her voice is more showy than one of lasting quality, I think. Haven't liked anything by her since 'Genie in a Bottle'." Check out the entire chat transcript here.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I know this has probably been said before, but why do you Britney fans act so negative and immature with Christina Aguilera fans, and vice versa. And don't tell me that Christina fans do it more often than Britney Spears fans and vice versa, that only makes you hypocritical and more pathetic." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - fashionprincess writes "Jessica Simpson was asked not to long ago in a interview for a Australian's Cleo magazine if she was thrown into a ring with Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears who would win. Jessica says, "Probably Britney. She works out a lot- she's in really good shape. She could kick my butt without breaking a sweat [laughs].""

August 2, 2004 - Contact Music reports that Christina Aguilera has sent her best wishes to Donatella Versace after the fashion designer checked into a rehabilitation center to be treated for cocaine addiction. "Christina sent her love to Donatella, as did loads of celebs," a source revealed. "Donatella knows everyone in showbiz. But for now, she's focusing on getting better."

August 2, 2004 - xreflejo writes "The song 'Carwash', which Christina Aguilera worked on with producer Missy Elliott, is scheduled to be released to radio stations nationwide sometime in August, with a video to accompany it not long after it hits radio stations. The song is slated to appear on the 'Shark Tale' soundtrack as well as Christina's new album."

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "The Christina Connection website reports that Christina Aguilera will be featured on a song with rapper Nelly on one of his two albums. 'Suit and Sweat,' both scheduled to be release September 14. The track is reportedly titled 'Tilt Ya Head Back' and will appear on the upbeat 'Sweat' disc."

August 2, 2004 - ChristinaWorld.net has Christina Aguilera's 'Naughty and Nice' Skechers Footwear Campaign ads. Check them out here.

August 2, 2004 - The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that when Christina Aguilera was in Pittsburgh to visit her family, she was asked to pick a location where she could be interviewed for the September cover of Jane magazine. Aguilera chose The Andy Warhol Museum, which she toured last Monday (July 19) with Esther Haynes, the senior editor at Jane. Check out a photo here.

August 2, 2004 - Although Christina Aguilera met with the producers of remake of the 1967 film 'Valley of the Dolls', she's not doing it. "She's concentrating on her album," her rep told The New York Post.

August 2, 2004 - Hair doctor Philip Kingsley spoke with Us Weekly about Christina Aguilera's alleged thinning hair. "Christina definitely has thin areas," he said. "It can be a real mess." What is his advice? "She should massage with a scalp stimulant," Kingsley said. "It helps blood flow and makes hair grow back faster and stronger."

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Social Anxiety Disorder is a disorder in which people feel intense fear of certain social situations. You may say that Christina Aguilera can not be shy at all flaunting her body in music videos, but this may not be the case." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Christina Aguilera is featured in the July 25th issue of More magazine. Check out scans from ChristinaMultimedia.com.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Tramping along the beaten path, I will test your patience by talking about the hottest female artists in the music industry today. While Britney Spears may get married more often than Homer Simpson saying "duh" and Christina Aguilera may think of herself as a genius as often as one blinks, let go back to the basics and talk about what they do ... nope.. I am not talking about the circus acts, 'delicate piercings" or the stripper dances, but rather their music." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I can't believe that to this day some of you people (and I'm not just talking about Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera fans, and btw some of you need to get over this Britney vs. Christina debate. I bet we are the only people in the world that's acting as if they're actually dueling against each other and making it into a competition and into such a debate) make a big deal about record sales to determine who has talent or no talent. I think it's just so absurd." Read more.

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