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Saturday, February 11, 2012
[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA 'DEEPLY SADDENED' BY THE PASSING OF WHITNEY HOUSTON
Christina Aguilera (@TheRealXtina) reacts to #WhitneyHouston's passing:
"I am deeply saddened by the news of Whitney Houston's very untimely passing. We have lost yet another icon in music. Whitney's voice was so special to me. Her notes soared to places most singers dream of reaching. She will be missed."Source: @ShowbizTonight
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
[NEWS] FLASHBACK: ETTA JAMES & CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S MAGICAL MOMENT IN HISTORY
Christina Aguilera says she can die happy now — because she's met her idol, legendary R&B singer Etta James. The two posed together for a photo spread in the July issue of InStyle, which matched up singers with their musical mentors.The pairings include Mary J. Blige with Chaka Khan, John Legend with Quincy Jones, Fergie with Rita Marley, and Faith Hill with Aretha Franklin. But Aguilera's coupling with James nearly brought the singer to tears because James seemed to idolize her too.
"Etta is my all-time favorite singer," Aguilera explained. "I've said it for the last seven years — since I had my first debut record out — in every interview, in every story, in every on- and off-camera question. I mean, all of Etta's old songs, countless songs I could name, I grew up listening to. That music was always such a huge escape for me, even from a young age."When she was about 7 years old, Aguilera's grandmother used to take her to look for vintage records, which was how she got introduced to soul, jazz and blues. "There was such soul, emotion and raw heart in it," Aguilera said. "So much real heart and emotion that's lacking in music today. You used to have to sing and convey emotion, and now, well, technically you can do anything with technology. It sucks for music today, but that's why that old music feels so good to me." Aguilera said she was a "bundle of nerves" before meeting James. Little did she know, James had already been won over.
"When I first heard her stuff, and I heard her say on TV, [in response to the question] where she got her style, 'I grew up on Etta James,' that made me feel so good," James said. "The last person who said that was Janis Joplin, but Christina can sing. Janis was good, but there's a difference in the quality of voice. I couldn't believe that big sound, that big voice was coming out of her. Tell me who you've seen that sings like her, because we don't have anybody. "It's like you were here many years ago," she told Aguilera. "You don't look exactly like them, but there's something about you that's like Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, those kinds of chicks. I've never seen a girl sing as tough as you sing, as little as you are. It's like you're an old soul."
"I'm going to cry now,"Aguilera gasped, and James put her head on her shoulder adoringly.
During the photo shoot, James sat at a piano and sang R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" while Aguilera looked on in awe. Even though it wasn't one of Aguilera's favorite songs that Etta sings — those would be "At Last," "Fool That I Am," "I Prefer You," "Trust in Me" and "Something's Got a Hold on Me" — she joined in for an impromptu gospel number.
Perhaps it was a warm-up for Aguilera's upcoming tour of blues and jazz clubs to promote her Back to Basics LP, due August 15. Aguilera said
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"She’s what I want to be someday; sitting on a stool in some smokey jazz club, doing bluesy versions of my old hits like “What A Girl Wants” with just a piano — I’ll still be as raunchy as I wanna be and I’ll have the memory of Etta James to back me up."James says Aguilera is already well on her way.
"She reminds me of myself when I was young," she said. "I've always been a complainer, too, that's what I liked about her. The bad-girl syndrome was a controversy then, but that was always the hip thing. Everybody wanted to be the bad girl!"
"It's funny," Aguilera said. "Etta had told me she had heard I was 'a little hotheaded,' and you know what she said? 'Just like me — a girl after her own heart!' I love her feisty vibe"
Sunday, January 29, 2012
[NEWS] CHRISTINA AGUILERA GAVE THE PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME FOR ETTA JAMES
Christina Aguilera gave the performance of a lifetime when she sang "At Last" at Etta James' funeral. Aguilera poured all of her heart and soul into the performance to pay tribute to a woman she called "her idol."Christina was dressed in a black suit and had her hair pulled into a sweeping up-do as she bravely stood before James' family and close friends and said,
"Out of all the singers that I've ever heard, she was the one that cut right to my soul and spoke to me."
She brought the crowd to their feet as she finished the song belting out notes that are impossible for most of today's stars. She has always been a fan of Etta's, she even sang the Etta James' song "A Sunday Kind of Love" on Star Search in 1990. That performance earned her second place on the popular televised talent show.
As much as Christina loved Etta, Etta seemed to love her too. Back in 2006, Etta had this to say about Christina,
"When I first heard her stuff, and I heard her say on TV, [in response to the question] where she got her style, 'I grew up on Etta James,' that made me feel so good. The last person who said that was Janis Joplin, but Christina can sing. Janis was good, but there's a difference in the quality of voice. I couldn't believe that big sound, that big voice was coming out of her. Tell me who you've seen that sings like her, because we don't have anybody."Then to Aguilera she said,
"It's like you were here many years ago. You don't look exactly like them, but there's something about you that's like Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, those kinds of chicks. I've never seen a girl sing as tough as you sing, as little as you are. It's like you're an old soul."It was only fitting that Christina Aguilera sing "At Last" at Etta James' funeral. No one else could have done it better. Click HERE to see the performance, but you should probably grab some tissues first!
Source: CelebsGather
[NEWS] WALL STREET JOURNAL: 'CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S TAKE ON 'AT LAST' WAS HOT & URBAN'
The funeral of R&B legend Etta James was a star-studded affair, with appearances by Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera.
The event was held yesterday in the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, California.
Aguilera was a long-time admirer of James, and paid tribute to her idol by singing James’s signature song “At Last.” It’s a tune that has been much covered over the years; notably, Beyonce sang it while President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama took their first dance at an inaugural ball in Washington, D.C. (Beyonce also played James in the 2008 movie “Cadillac Records.”) The song was written in 1941 and James popularized it in the early 1960s.
“There’s a line in this song that says ‘I found a dream that I could speak to,’” Aguilera said before she began to sing. “And for me that dream, all my life, has been Etta James.”Aguilera delivered a full-throated rendition, with minimal accompaniment. Her vocal swoops and growls drew appreciative cheers and whistles from the funeral goers.
Aguilera’s singing often spurs debate. Last year, her live version of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was roasted by some commentators when, caught up in the passion of the song, she fumbled a few lines. And her vocal runs during an Aretha Franklin tribute were so masterful, she may have overshadowed the other divas sharing the stage.
While Beyonce’s version of “At Last” was warm and urbane, Aguilera’s take on the song was hot and urban. Her fiery interpretation has won over some gospel lovers, but alienated some listeners who found her vocals overdone, and have sounded off across the web.
“Thank you Etta James for the inspiration–I love you,” Aguilera said at the end of her performance.You can listen to the song here. What did you think of Aguilera’s version? How did you feel about Beyonce’s take? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
Source: WallStreetJournal
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Friday, October 16, 2009
[REVIEW] AIDEN VALENCIANO'S REVIEW OF PROJECT RUNWAY FEAT. GUEST JUDGE CHRISTINA AGUILERA
IT SUCKED!
I set my DVR two days in advance to record the show I've been waiting for this episode since the season started and i was not impressed with the results. Last nights contestants did a piss poor ass job in designing an outfit for Christina. Carol Hannah Won last nights competition, but to me they just gave it to her cause they all sucked and honestly i dont think christina would wear any of those costumes, the textural black – a strapless gown with feathers, sheen and glitter that, while not a showstopper was still somewhat better than the rest. No one put any effort into it. The costumes were boring flat and at one point repetitive to what christina has done before. This is Christina Aguilera were talking about the Legendary Diva, The Voice of the Generation she is an ICON in the music industry and soon movie industry! these contestants could of had put more effort into designing with more creativity and style. Lucky for Gordana Gelhausen that she had immunity. She came undone during this competition and so did her tragic dress.
Christina was just being her usual self, and critized the costumes as best and nicely as she could. and to the winning costume, when Christina says that at some point she may just wear it, I THINK she just said that out of pity. But i probably would of said the same thing to be nice. Regarding Christina's outfit, she looked cute..like a little Japanese doll. we all know the hair style is no more since project runway was recorded MONTHS AND MONTHS AND MONTHS AGO!!
GIVE ME YOUR COMMENTS!!
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
I set my DVR two days in advance to record the show I've been waiting for this episode since the season started and i was not impressed with the results. Last nights contestants did a piss poor ass job in designing an outfit for Christina. Carol Hannah Won last nights competition, but to me they just gave it to her cause they all sucked and honestly i dont think christina would wear any of those costumes, the textural black – a strapless gown with feathers, sheen and glitter that, while not a showstopper was still somewhat better than the rest. No one put any effort into it. The costumes were boring flat and at one point repetitive to what christina has done before. This is Christina Aguilera were talking about the Legendary Diva, The Voice of the Generation she is an ICON in the music industry and soon movie industry! these contestants could of had put more effort into designing with more creativity and style. Lucky for Gordana Gelhausen that she had immunity. She came undone during this competition and so did her tragic dress.
Christina was just being her usual self, and critized the costumes as best and nicely as she could. and to the winning costume, when Christina says that at some point she may just wear it, I THINK she just said that out of pity. But i probably would of said the same thing to be nice. Regarding Christina's outfit, she looked cute..like a little Japanese doll. we all know the hair style is no more since project runway was recorded MONTHS AND MONTHS AND MONTHS AGO!!
GIVE ME YOUR COMMENTS!!
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
[VIDEO] AUSTRALIAN IDOL PROMO 'INSPIRED BY LEGENDS' FEATURING CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Check out 0:22! :) This is the promo for 'Australian Idol'!
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