LOS ANGELES, April 29 -- Christina Aguilera was forced to cancel her North American tour due to strained vocal chords. Doctors advised Aguilera to immediately rest and give her voice time to fully recover. The 28-city tour with special guest Chingy was scheduled to kick-off May 13 in Seattle, WA.
"I am extremely disappointed to have to cancel this tour. I was looking forward to being on the road again and spending time with my fans," stated Aguilera.
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Source: Christina Aguilera Official Website
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Christina Aguilera Cancels Her Tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Singer Christina Aguilera will not be going on tour this summer after all.
Her publicist says Aguilera is canceling her North American tour after straining her voice while in the studio.
Doctors have advised Aguilera to immediately rest and give her voice time to fully recover.
The tour was to begin May 13th in Seattle.
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Christina Calls In To TRL, Calls Off Tour
Christina Aguilera called in to MTV's "TRL" Thursday to announce she's calling off her upcoming tour with Chingy. The singer has vocal strain and has been advised to give her voice some immediate rest.
Doctors told Aguilera that she shouldn't sing for the next six weeks � bad news for anyone expecting to see her or Chingy on the 29-date outing that the two had planned. The second leg of her Stripped tour was to kick off May 13 in Auburn, Washington.
�Jennifer Vineyard
Source: MTV News
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Aguilera Cancels Summer Tour
Christina Aguilera has been forced to scrap her summer (2004) tour with Chingy after suffering vocal strain.
The singer called MTV's Total Request Live show Thursday to tell fans she wouldn't be performing after doctors ordered her to rest her voice, or risk serious problems.
She said, "I really look forward to get back out there and I'm using this time to write for my next record. It'll make it bigger and better because I'll have time to get things right for the next tour.
"I've had vocal strain in the past because I do sing live...but I just got off of a world tour and I was going to do this summer thing as a fun thing and I had this great show planned, but I was recording some vocals in the studio and, unfortunately, I strained a couple of chords.
"I'll use the time to get back on my feet and get fully energised."
Aguilera's tour was due to start on 13 May (04) in Auburn, Washington.
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Source: RateTheMusic.com
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Billboard Chart Update
The Billboard 200:
� 'Stripped' falls from 156 to 172 after 78 weeks on
�TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004
KISS Radio Interview Audio
Christina called in to the Cleveland KISS 96.5 Kasper Radio Program on Monday for an interview promoting the upcoming tour kicking off in May. Some topics brought up were Christina's recent SNL appearance, her thoughts on acting and movie roles, and what to expect from the new tour. Also hear the warning from Christina's handler on the ground rules for the interview.
Christina Aguilera films an erotic television commercial for Virgin Mobil which will only be seen in Europe. In the ad Christina plays herself. While waiting in an office to meet with a record company executive Christina enjoys herself on a desk chair in a very sexual manner. In the end we see that Christina was only enjoying the various adjustments she made to the comfortable chair.
Christina Aguilera kept the cast and crew waiting for her arrival to the set. She was 6 hours late finally arriving in a bath robe and wearing a face mask. A production assistant was made to go buy "red" Gatorade when Christina demanded it for her bodyguard. Once on set Christina worked for 4 hours. Her reported paycheck is one million dollars.
Thanks to Unknownperson for photos and info.
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Aguileraaah! Christina's Thrilling Climax To Ad
By Rick Fulton
It's time to talk dirrty when Christina Aguilera stars in a mobile phone advert.
The singer simulates sex in the ad for Virgin Mobile which is so risqu� it won't be shown in America.
In scenes reminiscent of Meg Ryan faking an orgasm in When Harry Met Sally, Christina arches her back and screams. She was paid a reported $1million for four hours' work.
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson was so determined to get Christina for the campaign, he invited her to his Caribbean island of Necker to seal the deal.
A Virgin Mobile insider said: 'She is a hot property and Virgin are jubilant they have managed to persuade her to do this.
'This advert will have every red-blooded male drooling.'
The ads will follow on from the 'devil makes work for idle thumbs' campaign which starred rap singer Busta Rhymes.
Diva Christina arrived on set six hours late, sporting a red hairdo.
It is believed that more than one advert has been filmed and one may feature the singer in the nude.
The ads will be screened in Britain next month.
Source: Daily Record
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Anthony Dismisses Dating Rumor
Carmelo Anthony said Monday a report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he is dating singer Christina Aguilera is not true. The item in the April 23 edition of the paper stated:
"The Timberwolves were notified singer Christina Aguilera, whose boyfriend is Carmelo Anthony of the Denver Nuggets, supermodel Tyra Banks and actor Josh Hartnett would be at the Target Center Wednesday (April 21), but none were seen."
The report has been repeated on numerous media outlets, including ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," ESPN.com, MTV and VH1.
"I have never met her," Anthony said. "It's crazy that I have never met somebody and this rumor is going around."
Source: The Denver Post
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APRA Music Award Nomination
Nominations for the 2004 APRA Music Awards were announced today in Sydney. The Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) recognizes composers and songwriters who have achieved excellence in their craft.
Christina received a nomination for "Beautiful" in the category of Most Performed Foreign Work (based on APRA's statistical analysis). Also up for the award are Counting Crows "Big Yellow Taxi," Avril Lavigne "I'm With You," Delta Goodrem "Lost Without You," and Matchbox Twenty "Unwell."
Winners will be announced at the show on Monday, May 24 in Melbourne.
�SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004
Billboard Chart Update
The Billboard 200:
� 'Stripped' holds at 156 after 77 weeks on
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Christina Gets Retro For Her New Tour
"Dirrty" girl and Grammy winner Christina Aguilera is embarking on a new chapter in her whirlwind life with her upcoming summer tour, kicking off in Seattle on May 13th. Entertainment Tonight takes you exclusively inside her sexy video shoot for the tour where the singer glams it up as a flapper with a modern look -- which she says best reflects what the concert will be all about.
"For the theme we're taking the eras of the '20s, '30s, '40s and combining them with a new edge and a new twist," she says.
Although the talented Aguilera diffused rumors the British tabloids have been spreading that she is engaged to boyfriend Jordan Bratman, she did say this tour mirrors her own life. "What's different about this tour is that it reflects the next phase of where I'm at right now," she says. "It's a taste of the direction I'm venturing into with the next album." Which she says she'll be in the studio recording shortly after the end of her concert run.
Aguilera reveals she'll be singing a few covers from legendary divas of the past, including Billie Holiday ("Ain't Nobody's Business") -- something she thinks her older fans will enjoy. "It's going to be fun to dip into these waters and experiment," she says.
"I want to give my fans an experience they'll never forget," the pop star continues. "I am switching it up from the Stripped tour and breaking it down to be raw and different from anything I've done before."
Photo 1: Christina, in one of her many costumes for the sexy photo shoot, chats about getting back onstage!
Aguilera To Star In Multimillion Virgin Mobile UK Ad Campaign
By Jules Grant, Brand Republic
LONDON - 'Dirrty' singer Christina Aguilera is to front Virgin Mobile's 'sexiest ever advert', in a multimillion-pound deal that will continue the mobile brand's music star-led advertising strategy and will include a post-watershed commercial.
Richard Branson has been personally courting the star, known for her raunchy pop videos, and according to reports invited her to Necker, his private island, in an attempt to seal the deal.
The 23-year-old pop star has agreed to follow rap star Busta Rhymes and former Fugee Wyclef Jean on the continuing "The Devil makes work for idle thumbs" series of ads. In her raunchiest video, 'Dirrty', the singer caused controversy by dancing provocatively, wearing only a pair of leather chaps, a g-string and a bikini top.
The ad, created by Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, is being shot in Los Angeles and is being directed by the award-winning Bryan Buckley, the former agency creative who co-founded Hungryman in 1997 and directed the Orange cinema commercials starring Carrie Fisher and Spike Lee. He will direct the shoot and produce two versions of the ad, with one destined for post-watershed broadcast. Media buying is through Manning Gottlieb OMD.
Details of the ad are being kept secret by the Virgin Mobile team but a source said: "This red-hot advert will blast off the sex-o-meter scale. We're expecting something very raunchy. She doesn't do choirgirl so the anticipation is sky-high."
Aguilera will film the commercial before her US tour kicks off at the beginning of May and the ad campaign will be on air by the middle of the month.
The singer, who first shot to stardom with her single 'Genie in a Bottle', also has an 18-month agreement with Sketchers footwear, which runs out in December.
The Scottish Executive has also drafted in the star to support its domestic abuse campaign in June. Aguilera, whose song 'I'm OK' draws on her own experience of living with a violent father, has pledged a signed copy of the lyrics to the regional government in Edinburgh.
Virgin Mobile has a long-running strategy of associating itself with music. Branson's phone venture has just confirmed that it is to sponsor the V music festival for the ninth year running. Previous Virgin Mobile advertising drives have also starred R&B singer Kelis and former All Saint Melanie Blatt.
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Christina Aguilera and WebPhotos.com Announce Customized Memorabilia
LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) -- Christina Aguilera and WebPhotos have announced the unveiling of her new line of customized personal memorabilia. Fans can log on to https://www.xtinaxposed.com/store/ to view her new line.
Christina Aguilera has teamed up with WebPhotos Entertainment to offer her fans customized memorabilia including photos, posters and mouse pads each individually customized with their own unique custom message and Digagraphtm (or digital autograph) from Aguilera. Utilizing WebPhotos Entertainment's online technology, Aguilera's fans will be able to order personalized, customized product created specifically for that customer with a customized message and Digagraph� from the celebrity.
Aguilera co-wrote and co-produced her latest album Stripped, which has already sold over 10 million albums worldwide. It features five hit singles, including the inspirational anthem "Beautiful," which earned Aguilera a Grammy for Best Pop Female Vocal, the singers fourth Grammy Award. Aguilera's highly successful self-titled debut album has sold over 16 million copies.
WebPhotos (http://www.webphotos.com), an online line photo processor and home of the $.25 digital prints, offers the first-ever all digital, personalized, customized memorabilia for television shows, movies, productions and celebrities. Utilizing advanced state of the art proprietary technology, customers are able to order personalized, customized products created uniquely for them. Each product is a one of a kind and created specifically for that customer with a customized Digagraphtm from the celebrity. Celebrity clients include Richie Sambora, Alyssa Milano, REO Speedwagon, Eric Braeden, Allison Sweeney, Bryan Datillo, Greg Vaughan, Dennis Conner, Justin Berfield, Chuck Woolery, Arianne Zuker, and Leonor Valera. Webphotos Entertainment is currently adding more celebrities weekly including 20 new European stars.
Visit http://www.webphotos.com to see all the celebrity clients and register to get your personal first twenty digital photo prints free when you develop your digital film.
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Aguilera Eyes Stone Collaboration
Pop diva Christina Aguilera is desperate to record with British soul sensation Joss Stone - because she's in awe of the teenager's incredible voice.
According to sources close to the singer, Christina is desperate to record a duet with the singer, whose overwhelmed to have such a high-profile fan.
A source says, "Christina's gone absolutely mad for this girl. She loves her voice and all she's talking about is singing with her. She's called Joss a couple of times already and Joss is as excited about it too."
Source: WENN
�TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004
Billboard Chart Update
The Billboard 200:
� 'Stripped' falls from 104 to 114 after 74 weeks on
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Christina Leads MVPA Nominations
With six nods each, Christina Aguilera's "Fighter" and Missy Elliott's "Pass That Dutch" are the top nominees for the 2004 Music Video Production Association (MVPA) Awards. Christina's "The Voice Within" also earned one nomination. The 13th annual MVPA Awards show will take place May 20 at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles.
Eligible videos for the awards show were those produced in 2003. MVPA members vote on the awards. The MVPA will reveal the nominees for the video of the year category at a later date.
Christina's videos are nominated in the following categories:
Best Cinematography
- Alicia Keys "You Don't Know My Name" / Cinematographer: Jonathan Sela
- Beyonce feat. Sean Paul "Baby Boy" / Cinematographer: Claudio Miranda
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Cinematographer: Christopher Soos
- Missy Elliott "Pass That Dutch" / Cinematographer: Michael Bernard
- Sarah McLachlan "Fallen" / Cinematographer: Martin Coppen
Best Direction Of A Female Artist
- Beyonce "Crazy in Love" / Director: Jake Nava
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Director: Floria Sigismondi
- Christina Aguilera "The Voice Within" / Director: David LaChapelle
- Jewel "Stand" / Director: Chris Applebaum and Brand New School
- Missy Elliott "Pass That Dutch" / Director: Dave Meyers
Best Hair
- Beyonce "Crazy in Love" / Hair Stylist: Kim Kimble and Daria Hines
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Hair Stylist: Peter Sadik
- The Distillers "Drain the Blood" / Hair Stylist: Allison Burns
- No Doubt "It's My Life" / Hair Stylist: Laurent
- Stacie Orrico "Got To Be More To Life" / Hair Stylist: Damon Young
Best Make-Up
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Make-up Artist: Francesca Toulet
- The Distillers "Drain the Blood" / Make-up Artist: Allison Burns
- Marilyn Manson "mObscene" / Make-up Artist: Donald Simrock
- No Doubt "It's My Life" / Make-up Artist: Scott Barnes
- Stacie Orrico "(There's Gotta Be) More Than Life" / Make-up Artist: Gloria Elias
Best Pop Video
- All American Rejects "Last Song" / Prod Co: A Few Miles North; Charles Jensen, dir.
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Prod Co: Revolver Film Co; Floria Sigismondi, dir.
- Fountains of Wayne "Stacy's Mom" / Prod Co: A Band Apart; Chris Applebaum, dir.
- Justin Timberlake "Rock Your Body" / Prod Co: DNA; Francis Lawrence, dir.
- Mariah Carey "Bringin' on the Heartbreak" / Prod Co: Anonymous Content, Sanaa Hamri, dir.
Best Styling
- Bubba Sparxxx "Deliverance" / Stylist: Melissa Glass
- Christina Aguilera "Fighter" / Stylists: Carol Beadle and Trish Summerville
- Missy Elliott "Pass That Dutch" / Stylist: June Ambrose
- No Doubt "It's My Life" / Stylist: Andrea Lieberman
- Pink "Trouble" / Stylist: Kim Bowen
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Christina Featured On 'Women & Songs'
Warner Bros. and BMG are combining forces to release the 19-track compilation "Women & Songs." Due April 27, the set features hits from Christina Aguilera, Jewel, Dido, Alicia Keys and Cher.
The set opens with Aguilera's "Beautiful," and segues into Faith Hill's "Cry." Kelly Clarkson donates "Low," while Keys offers "A Woman's Worth" and Toni Braxton serves up "Un-Break My Heart." Cher's "Believe" and Nelly Furtado's "I'm Like a Bird" are some of the other high-charting hits on the album.
The two labels also hope "Women & Songs" will help them break a pair of new artists. Warner Bros. is introducing it's diva-in-the-making Cherie on the set. The French vocalist delivers "I'm Ready," which will be featured on her Lava Records debut later this month. BMG is presenting young singer/songwriter Rachael Yamagata via "Under My Skin," which will appear on her Private Music debut in June.
�Todd Martens, L.A.
Source: Billboard
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