{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Christina Aguilera
| Img = VMA 06.jpg
| Img_capt = Aguilera performing "Hurt" at the 2006 Video Music Awards.
| Landscape = yes
| Background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Christina Maria Aguilera
| Alias = X-tina
| Born =
Staten Island, New York, United States
| Origin = Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
| Genre = Pop, latin pop, dance-pop, R&B, jazz, blues music, soul
| Occupation = Singer, songwriter, producer, philanthropist
| Years_active = 1998–present
| Label = RCA
| URL = www.christinaaguilera.com
}}
Christina María Aguilera (born December 18 1980) is an American pop singer and songwriter. She was signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection"Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. An Interview with Christina Aguilera ''Brasov travel guide''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.Official Nielsen SoundScan sales
for the film ''Mulan''. She came to prominence following her debut album ''Christina Aguilera'' (1999), which was a critical and commercial success. Stripped for all the world to hear . ''SMH''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. A Latin pop album ''Mi Reflejo'',The Sun-Herald (September 1 2003). Stripped for all the world to hear . ''SMH''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. and a Christmas album, ''My Kind of Christmas'', followed during this period and also sold very well.ShowBiz Ireland (April 29 2003). Christina Aguilera Gets Irish on Tour... . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album ''Stripped'' (2002),Smith, Andy (August 15 1998). "One talented teen". ''Providence Journal''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. which received mixed reviews and yet produced substantial sales. The overtly sexual image Aguilera displayed during the promotion of the album became the subject of intense criticism and ridicule.

Aguilera's third studio album ''Back to Basics'' (2006) included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music. It was released to good sales and positive critical reception. Aguilera's works have earned her numerous awards including five Grammy Awards amongst sixteen nominations. She has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.Lewis, Nick (March 16 2007).
Christina's back, better than ever . ''Calgary Herald''. Retrieved on May 25 2007Dixon, Arica (September 14 2006)Going Back to Basics ". ''Rampway Online''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.Duerden, Nick (December 2003). The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty ". ''Blender''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

In early 2002, Aguilera began dating music marketing executive Jordan Bratman.Christina Xpecting ''EOnline.com'' Retrieved on July 4, 2007BigNoiseNow (November 2000). Christina's Latin CD 'Mi Reflejo' Makes History . Retrieved on May 25 2007. Their engagement was announced in February 2005,BBC (February 13 2005). Singer Christina Aguilera to wed . Retrieved on May 25 2007. and they married on November 19, 2005, in the Napa Valley. The couple celebrated their one year anniversary in Dublin, Ireland where she was on tour at the time. It was reported early 2007 that they are expecting their first child together.Jenison, David (November 6 2002). Em's 8 Mile Outstrips Christina ''E! News''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Early life and career

Aguilera was born in Staten Island, New York, to Fausto Wagner Xavier Aguilera, a Sergeant in the U.S. Army at the time and Shelly Loraine Fidler, a Spanish teacher. Aguilera's father was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, while her mother is of Irish descent (her maternal grandmother emigrated from County Clare).ShowBiz Ireland (April 29 2003). Christina Aguilera Gets Irish on Tour... . Retrieved on May 25 2007. Her father, Fausto, was stationed at Earnest Harmon Air Force Base in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada and Japan. Aguilera lived with her father and mother until she was seven years old. When Aguilera's parents divorced, her mother took her, and her younger sister Rachel, to her grandmother's home in Rochester, Pennsylvania, a blue-collar suburb of Pittsburgh. According to both Aguilera and Fidler, her father was very controlling, as well as physically and emotionally abusive.Dotmusic (June 20 2000). Christina Aguilera relives her violent past . ''Yahoo! Music''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. She later wrote about her difficult childhood in the songs "I'm OK" in ''Stripped'', and "Oh Mother" in ''Back to Basics.'' Although her father has written to Aguilera, she has ruled out any chance to reunite with him.Duerden, Nick (December 2003). The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty ". ''Blender''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Since then, Fidler has married a paramedic named Jim Kearns, and has changed her name to Shelly Kearns.Helligar, Jeremy; Majewski, Lori (February 3 2003). "Christina's World". ''Us Weekly''.

As a child, Aguilera aspired to be a singer. Her musical influences included Etta James,Vineyard, Jennifer (June 28 2006). Christina Aguilera Can Die Happy — She's Bonded With 'Bad Girl' Idol Etta James ". ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston,Billboard Magazine; Al Gomes (June 19 2001). Christina performs on the 2001 BET Awards in a special tribute to Whitney Houston . ''BigNoiseNow''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Nina Simone, Mariah Carey, Judy Garland, and Madonna.Newman, Melinda (July 24 2006). Christina Aguilera takes inspiration from `30s and `40s idols for new album . ''Monsters & Critics''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. She also cites the musical ''The Sound of Music'' as an early inspiration for singing and performing.Rosen, Craig (September 29 2000). Christina Aguilera 'Climbs Every Mountain' . ''Yahoo! Music''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. As a child, she was known locally as "the little girl with the big voice", singing in local talent shows and competitions.Dominguez, Pier (2002). ''Christina Aguilera: A Star is Made: The Unauthorized parties and in talent competitions, which she usually won. Aguilera soon gained media Biography''. Amber Books. ISBN 0-9702224-5-9.

According to VH1's ''Driven'', whenever competitors learned they would be up against her in any given week, they would immediately withdraw, prompting insiders to claim it was "like sending a lamb to the slaughter." Her peers soon became jealous of her and would frequently subject her to ridicule, ostracism, and, in one gym class, attempted assault. Acts of vandalism around her house included the slashing of the tires on the family car. Eventually, the family relocated to another suburb in the Pittsburgh area and took to secrecy about Aguilera's talent lest another backlash occur.VH1 Driven's Christina Aguilera episode summary . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

On March 15, 1990, she appeared on ''Star Search'' singing Etta James' "A Sunday Kind of Love", but lost the competition. Soon after losing on ''Star Search'', she returned home and appeared on Pittsburgh's KDKA-TV's ''Wake Up with Larry Richert'' to perform the same song. People remarked that the then ten-year-old "sounded 20".

Throughout her youth in Pittsburgh, Aguilera sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, Pittsburgh Steelers football and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball games. Her first major role in entertainment came in 1993 when she joined the Disney Channel's variety show ''The New Mickey Mouse Club''. Her co-stars included Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Rhona Bennett (who later became a member of En Vogue), Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears, and Keri Russell. According to the documentary ''Driven'', Aguilera's ''Mickey Mouse Club'' co-stars called her "the Diva". One of her most notable performances was of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing". When the show was canceled 1994, Aguilera began recording demos in an attempt to get signed to a record label.

At the age of fourteen, Aguilera recorded her first song, "All I Wanna Do", a hit duet with Japanese singer Keizo Nakanishi.Christina Aguilera Biography . ''AllMusic''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. In 1997, she represented the United States at the Golden Stag International Festival with a two-song set which included Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.Dinca, Alma Boghitoiu. An Interview with Christina Aguilera ''Brasov travel guide''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

1998–2001: Pop music beginnings and ''Christina Aguilera''

In 1998, she sang the High "E" in full voice (E₅) on a cover of Whitney Houston's "Run to You" which she recorded with a tape recorder in her bathroom. She was then selected to record the song "Reflection" for the Disney production of ''Mulan'' (1998). Recording "Reflection" led to Aguilera earning a contract with RCA Records the same week.Smith, Andy (August 15 1998). "One talented teen". ''Providence Journal''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. "Reflection" peaked within the top twenty on the Adult Contemporary Singles Chart, and it was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Original Song" in 1998.
Under the exclusive representation of Steve Kurtz, Aguilera's self-titled debut album ''Christina Aguilera'' was released on August 24 1999. It reached the top of the Billboard 200 and Canadian album charts, selling eight million copies in the U.S.Official Nielsen SoundScan sales and over twelve million copies worldwide.The Sun-Herald (September 1 2003). Stripped for all the world to hear . ''SMH''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. The album is also included in the Top 100 Album of All Time list of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) based on album sales in the US."Gold and Platinum: Top 100 Albums ." ''Recording Industry Association of America.'' Retrieved on October 2, 2007.

Her singles "Genie in a Bottle", "What a Girl Wants" and "Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" topped the Billboard Hot 100 during 1999 and 2000, and "I Turn to You" reached #3. Aguilera won the "Best New Artist" award at the 2000 Grammy Awards, and she was nominated for "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for "Genie in a Bottle". According to the album's songwriters who appeared on the documentary ''Driven'', Aguilera wanted to display the range and audacity in her voice during the promotion of the album, and performed acoustic sets and appeared on television shows accompanied only by a piano. She ended the year on ''MTV's 2 Large New Year's Special'', as she performed and was MTV's first artist of the millennium.

Later in 2000, Aguilera first emphasized her Latin heritage by releasing her first Spanish album, ''Mi Reflejo'' on September 12 2000. This album contained Spanish versions of songs from her English debut as well as new Spanish tracks. It peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Latin album charts, and in 2001 it won Aguilera a Latin Grammy Award for "Best Female Pop Vocal Album". The Album has sold 2.5 million copies worldwide and has been certified Gold (500,000) in the USA and 3x Platinum (600,000

Latin album)BigNoiseNow (November 2000). Christina's Latin CD 'Mi Reflejo' Makes History . Retrieved on May 25 2007. under the RIAA's Los Premios de Oro y Platino program. She also won the World Music Award as the best selling Latin artist that year. Aguilera also released a Christmas album on October 24 2000 called ''My Kind of Christmas''. It peaked at #28 on the Billboard 200, has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide, and has been certified Platinum (1 million) in the USA.BigNoiseNow. 'Mi Reflejo' goes gold (January 4 2002). Retrieved on May 25 2007. Ricky Martin asked her to duet with him on the track "Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" from his album ''Sound Loaded''; released in 2001 as the album's second single, it reached the top five in the United Kingdom and Germany, top twenty in the U.S., and top forty in Canada, Switzerland, and Australia.

In 2001, Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink were chosen to remake Patti LaBelle's 1975 single "Lady Marmalade" for the ''Moulin Rouge!'' soundtrack. "Lady Marmalade" hit number one on the Hot 100 for five weeks and reached number one in eleven other countries, and it earned all four performers a Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Aguilera's appearance in the music video was compared to that of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.Barker, Olivia (February 20 2007). Stars don't scrimp on the crimp . ''USA Today''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. The video proved to be a hit, as it won MTV's Video of the Year in 2001.MTV (September 6 2001). MTV Celebrates the Best in Music Video . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

That year a single emerged into record stores called "Just Be Free", one of the demos Aguilera recorded when she was around fifteen years old. When RCA Records discovered the single, they advised fans not to purchase it and had German authorities pull the single off shelves.Statement from Aguilera's official site about Just Be Free single (From The Internet Archive). Retrieved on May 25 2007. Months later, Warlock Records was set to release ''Just Be Free'', an album which contains the demo tracks. Aguilera filed a breach of contract and unfair-competition suit against Warlock and the album's producers to block the release.Reid, Shaheem (May 21 2001). Christina Aguilera Sues to stop release of early recordings . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Instead, the two parties came to a settlement to release the album. Aguilera lent out her name, likeness and image for an unspecified amount of damages. Many of the details of the lawsuit remain confidential. When the album was released in August 2001, it had a photograph of Aguilera when she was fifteen years old.McGrath, Stephanie (July 3, 2001). "Disputed Aguilera album to be released". ''Toronto Sun''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Although Aguilera's debut album was very well received, she was dissatisfied with the music and image her management had created for her. Aguilera was marketed as a bubblegum pop singer because of the genre's upward financial trend.Ananova. Aguilera would like to change her image . Retrieved on May 25 2007. She mentioned plans of her next album to have much more depth, both musically and lyrically.Strauss, Neil (July 6 2001). "The Hit Girl". ''Rolling Stone''. Aguilera's views of Steve Kurtz's influence in matters of the singer's creative direction, the role of being her exclusive personal manager and overscheduling had in part caused her to seek legal means of terminating their management contract.Zaahlawy, Jon (October 17 2000). "Christina Aguilera sues former manager ". ''liveDaily''. Retrieved on October 5 2007.

In October 2000, Aguilera filed a Breach of Fiduciary Duty lawsuit against Kurtz for improper, undue and inappropriate influence over her professional activities, as well as fraud. According to legal documents, Kurtz did not protect her rights and interests. Instead, he took action that was for his own interest, at the cost of hers. The lawsuit came about when Aguilera discovered Kurtz used more of her commissionable income than he was allotted, and had paid other managers to assist him. She also petitioned the California State Labor Commission to nullify the contract. After terminating Kurtz's services, Irving Azoff was hired as her new manager.

Kurtz countersued later that month for breach of contract, claiming that the singer violated the same agreement she had sued to void. In the lawsuit, he included others close to Aguilera, alleging their intent to sabotage his business relationship with her. He also singled out Azoff for being in violation of the terms of Kurtz's contract.Zaahlawy, Jon (November 2 2000). Christina Aguilera slapped with counter-suit . ''liveDaily''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. During this time, while she was also working on her second album, she later revealed that she was betrayed by several friends, and hit rock bottom. She used her then-upcoming album as therapy, saying "this record saved me from insanity."Sky News (October 11 2002). Christina: 'My Breakdown Hell' . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

2002–2003: ''Stripped'' era

On October 29 2002, after much delay, Aguilera's second full-length English album, ''Stripped'' was released, selling more than 330,000 copies in the first week and peaking at #2 on the Billboard 200. Unlike previous work, the album showcased Aguilera's raunchier side.Jenison, David (November 6 2002). Em's 8 Mile Outstrips Christina . ''E! News''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. The majority of ''Stripped'' was co-written by Aguilera (who had recently signed a global music publishing contract with BMG Music Publishing), and was influenced by many different subjects and music styles, including rhythm and blues, gospel, soul, balladry, pop rock, hip-hop and jazz.Rubin, Mike (November 28 2002). Stripped Album Review ", ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.Powers, Ann (2002). What a girl wants, apparently, is to be verry, verry dirrty ". ''Blender''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Upon initial release, the album was very well-received by critics, although Aguilera's vocals were overlooked as she began to cultivate a more sexually provocative image.D'Angelo, Joe (October 18 2002). 'Dirrty' Christina Aguilera Video Thai-ed To Sex Industry ". ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.Ali, Lorraine (July 31 2006). Red Hot & Blue . ''MSNBC''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. After the release of the album, she took part in photoshoots for magazines such as ''Maxim'', ''Rolling Stone'',Rolling Stone. Christina Aguilera . Retrieved on May 25 2007. and ''CosmoGirl!''. Many of these photographs featured her nude or semi-nude. It was during this time Aguilera referred to herself as "Xtina," even getting a tattoo of her nickname on the back of her neck and several piercings.People (January 2007). Christina: Five fun facts . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Initially, the raunchy image had a negative effect on Aguilera in the U.S., especially after the release of her controversial "Dirrty" music video. She denied that this change was a matter of publicity, claiming that the image better reflected her true personality than did the image she cultivated back in 1999. While the video for "Dirrty" became very popular on MTV, it disappointed on the U.S. singles chart. However, the single was a hit worldwide, reaching number one in the UK and Ireland. The album reached the top five on the U.K., U.S. and Canadian album charts, though it was initially considered a "sophomore slump." The second single, "Beautiful", became highly successful on the radio and earned her another Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Three more singles from the album ("Fighter", "Can't Hold Us Down" featuring Lil' Kim, "The Voice Within") were released in the following two years and were hits that helped the album stay on the charts for the next two years - "Infatuation" was only released as single in Spain instead of "The Voice Within". ''Stripped'' stayed on the U.S. and UK album charts well into 2004, and went on to be certified four-times platinum in the U.S. with over nine million copies sold worldwide.Dixon, Arica (September 14 2006). Going Back to Basics ". ''Rampway Online''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. It appeared at number ten on Billboard's year-end album chart. Kelly Clarkson's second single "Miss Independent" was co-written by Aguilera, having been half-finished for ''Stripped''.

In May 2003, Aguilera took part in the Wango Tango concert series where she performed a number of hits such as "Beautiful", "Fighter" and a remake of "Dirrty" that was produced for her upcoming tour. which Aguilera joined Justin Timberlake that June on the final leg of his international ''Justified'' tour, held in the U.S. This portion of the tour became a co-headliner called the Justified & Stripped Tour. In August, an overhead lighting grid collapsed from the ceiling of the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, causing major damage to the sound and video equipment below. Because the collapse occurred hours before the show, only a few stagehands were injured, but a few shows were cancelled or postponed. In the fourth quarter of that year, Aguilera continued to tour internationally without Timberlake, and changed the name of the tour to the ''Stripped'' tour. She also dyed her hair black. It was one of the top-grossing tours of that year, and sold out most of its venues. ''Rolling Stone'' readers named it the best tour of the year.World Entertainment News Network (January 16 2004). Outkast + Justin Top Rolling Stone Poll . Retrieved on May 25 2007. She became the muse and model for fashion house Versace.Susman, Gary (March 5 2003). Beautiful: Designer signs new muse and model. . ''EW''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. She also topped ''Maxim's'' ''Hot 100'' list, setting record sales for the issue later saying, "We had fun working with certain clothes, or the lack thereof".Keith, Bill (March 2007). Christina Aguilera . ''Maxim''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.Christina is plain to see, really . ''The Sun Online''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

In light of the tour's success, another U.S. tour was scheduled to begin in mid 2004 with a new theme and featuring Chingy as an opening act.
The tour was scrapped because of the vocal cord injuries Aguilera suffered shortly before the tour's opening date. In a tribute to Madonna's performance at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards' ceremony, Aguilera performed a kiss with the singer-actress at the 2003 edition of the ceremony in August. The incident occurred during the opening performance of Madonna's songs "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" with fellow popstar Britney Spears.Duerden, Nick (December 2003). Aguilera also performed a medley of Dirrty and Fighter. The Good, the Bad and the Dirrty . ''Blender''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

2004–2005: Post-''Stripped'' activities

Aguilera later decided to embrace a more mature image; this move was met with more praise than criticism, with articles using punch lines such as "From Crass to Class".Millea, Holly (July 2004). "What Christina Aguilera Wants." 'Elle Magazine''. She eventually dyed her hair cherry blonde and recorded a jingle, "Hello", for a Mercedes-Benz ad, becoming the new face of Mercedes-Benz. However, the jingle was never completed, as Aguilera has already started working on new material. Shortly after, she dyed her hair blonde and cut it short, and took on a Marilyn Monroe look; many of her fans believe she is one of the main proponents (along with Dita Von Teese, Gwen Stefani, the Puppini Sisters and Ashley Judd) in bringing back the 1920s-1940s Hollywood glamour look.Hello magazine (October 20 2004). Christina turns Hollywood pin-up in latest shoot . Retrieved on May 25 2007.Edwards, Tanya L. (November 4 2004). Christina, Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese Help Bring Back Burlesque . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

In the run-up to the 2004 United States presidential election, Aguilera was featured on billboards for the "Only You Can Silence Yourself" online voter registration drive run by the nonpartisan, non-profit campaign "Declare Yourself". In these political advertisements, shot by David LaChapelle, Aguilera was shown with her mouth sewn shut, to symbolize the effects of not voting. She appeared on ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'' to discuss the importance of voting.

In late summer 2004 Aguilera released two singles. The first, "Car Wash", was a remake of the Rose Royce disco song recorded as a collaboration with rapper Missy Elliott for the soundtrack to the film ''Shark Tale''. The second song was also a collaboration, but this time as a second single from one of Nelly's double-release albums, ''Sweat'', titled "Tilt Ya Head Back". Both singles failed commercially in the U.S., but did considerably better in other parts of the world. After much delay, Aguilera's first DVD live-recording from a concert tour, ''Stripped Live in the UK'', was released in November 2004. In late December she officially released a fragrance, ''Xpose'', which has only been available in a few European countries.

Aguilera collaborated with jazz artist Herbie Hancock on a cover of Leon Russell's "A Song for You" recorded for Hancock's album ''Possibilities'', released in August 2005. Aguilera and Hancock were later nominated for the Grammy Award for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals". Aguilera went back to her ''Mickey Mouse Club'' roots when she helped open the 50th Anniversary for Disneyland by performing "When You Wish Upon a Star", and she also collaborated with Andrea Bocelli on the song "Somos Novios" for his album ''Amore'', released in early 2006. In late 2005, she performed at "Unite of the Stars", a charity banquet in aid of Unite Against Hunger in Johannesburg, South Africa, with stars such as Diana Ross and Westlife. She also performed at the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund at the Coca-Cola Dome in November.MTV News staff (October 26 2005). For The Record: Quick News On Christina Aguilera . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

2006–2007: ''Back to Basics''

In March 2006, Aguilera signed a contract with European cell phone operator Orange to promote the new Sony Ericsson Walkman phone. She was featured in a Pepsi commercial alongside Lebanese singer Elissa, as well as Korean pop singer Rain in May. The spot aired during the 2006 World Cup.

She posed nude for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired photoshoot in the May 2006 issue of ''GQ'' magazine. She also granted the magazine an interview in that issue, in which she expressed disappointment in fellow singer Mariah Carey, saying, "She was never cool to me... to the point that one time we were at a party, and I think she got really drunk, and she had just really derogatory things to say to me." In response, Carey issued a press release saying, "It is sad yet predictable that she would use my name at this time to reinvent past incidents for her promotional gain."Singh, Tashi (May 18 2006). Christina Aguilera On Mariah Carey: 'She Was Never Cool To Me' . ''The Post Chronicle''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Aguilera then released her own statement claiming, "My intentions were not to upset Mariah with any statements that were published or taken out of context. I have all the respect in the world for her."Lehner, Marla (May 16 2006). Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey Trade Barbs . ''People''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Aguilera's third English studio album, ''Back to Basics'', released August 15 2006, went to #1 in thirteen countries. The critically-acclaimed lead single "Ain't No Other Man" was a substantial success, reaching #2 on the United World Chart, #6 in the U.S., and the top 5 in Europe. The single was regarded as a good comeback song, since she was out of the spotlight since ''Stripped''. Aguilera described the double CD as "a throwback to the 20s, 30s, and 40s-style jazz, blues, and feel-good soul music, but with a modern twist."Moss, Corey (June 6 2006). Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Producers on the album included DJ Premier, Kwamé, Linda Perry, and Mark Ronson. One track, "F.U.S.S.", was written as a response to the animosity between Aguilera and Scott Storch during the recording of ''Stripped''. In the interview with Maxim, she said, "That’s a way of burying my experience with him. We did great work on ''Stripped''... When I tried to work with him again, he made uncalled-for demands. It was disappointing that someone would get affected like that."Maxim (March 2007). Christina Aguilera: Ain’t No Other Girl… . Retrieved on May 25 2007. She received writing credit for every track and was the executive producer for the album, which debuted at number one in the U.S. and the U.K. The follow-up singles did very well in different regions, "Hurt" in Europe and "Candyman" in the Pacific. She co-directed both music videos, the former with Floria Sigismondi who directed her "Fighter" video,Stevenson, Jane (February 7 2007). Aguilera on her Juno nomination: Christina on her Juno nominations . ''Ottawa Sun''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. and the latter, "Candyman", with director/photographer Matthew Rolston which was inspired by The Andrews Sisters.Moss, Corety (February 21 2007). Xtina X Three: Aguilera Has Multiple-Personality Disorder In Clip . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Aside from promoting her own album, Aguilera collaborated with Sean Diddy Combs on a track, titled "Tell Me", from his album "Press Play". The single was released in late 2006. The single debuted at number #20 in the UK based on downloads alone, then jumped to number #8 the next week.

She announced her "Back to Basics Tour" with eighteen European dates which began November 17 and ended December 17.PRNewswire (September 11 2006). Aguilera announces Euro tour . Retrieved on May 25 2007. Following this, contrary to her previous plans to tour blues and jazz clubs for a more intimate setting, she will tour North America in a 41-date arena tour, which began February 20 2007 in Houston and ended on May 23 in San Diego.Vineyard, Jennifer (October 12 2006). Christina Aguilera's Heading Back On Tour For 41 North American Dates . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. After this, she toured Asia and Australia, which will begin June 18 in Osaka and was supposed to end on August 3 in Auckland. She however canceled her last two dates in Melbourne and her final two in Auckland due to an illness.

She insisted that the jazz club tour would push through sometime after. "We're definitely going to mix it up, change it up, do some things that are not on the record, do some favorite classics of mine."Vineyard, Jennifer (August 23 2006). Christina Clip Got A Boost From Outkast . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

At the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, Aguilera again won the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Ain't No Other Man". She made a noteworthy performance at the ceremony paying tribute to James Brown with her rendition of his song "It's a Man's Man's Man's World".Micallef, Ken (February 11 2007). Dixie Chicks Make Nice With Five Grammys ''Grammy.com''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. In January 2007, Aguilera was named the 19th richest woman in entertainment by ''Forbes'', with a net worth of US$60 million.Goldman, Lea; Blakeley, Kiri (February 18 2007). The 20 Richest Women In Entertainment . ''Forbes''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Aguilera announced the signing of an international licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble to create Christina Aguilera fragrances. In May 2007, it was announced that the perfume would be named Christina Aguilera and the shape of the bottle would be Aguilera's body. Ads for it are now out, baring the diva's naked back in a black background with tagline 'Sometimes it's all you need to wear'.Finn, Natalie (January 11 2007). Xtina Makes Scents . ''E! News''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Aguilera said, "I love trying new things in my music and in fashion. To have a perfume of my own is the beginning of an exciting adventure."

On September 16, 2007, Aguilera performed Steppin' Out With My Baby with Tony Bennett live on the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards. That same evening, Tony Bennett won 2 Emmys for ''Tony Bennett: An American Classic,'' which Aguilera was a part of. In addition, the ''Saturday Night Live'' episode in which Aguilera was the musical guest won an Emmy.

Charity work

Throughout her career, Aguilera has been involved with certain charities. She signed a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged killing of dogs for food.Travis, Neal (September 13 2001). "Terror Attack Blows D.A.'s Timing". ''New York Post'', p. 67. Retrieved on April 21 2007. Her involvement in supporting the Defenders of Wildlife have also added to her donations with charities.

Aguilera is still a major contributor in her hometown of Pittsburgh contributing regularly to the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. According to her official website, she toured the center and donated $200,000 to the shelter. She also has auctioned off front row seats and back stage passes for the Pittsburgh-based charity.Post Gazette (July 15 2003). Aguilera auction to aid battered women . Retrieved on May 25 2007. She has continued her donations and visits to the shelter, and plans to open an additional one.MTV News staff (July 27 2006). Aguilera wants to open domestic-abuse shelter ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. She also supports the Coalition Against Domestic Violence , and Refuge UK .Christina Aguilera Charities . Retrieved on May 25 2007. Since then she has worked with Lifetime Television's 'End violence against women' campaign. Her work there included a public service announcement which aired on the network and during her 2007 tour.Yahoo! Finance (April 3 2007). Multi-Grammy Winner Aguilera Takes Campaign on 'Back to Basics' Concert Tour . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

Aguilera contributes in the fight against AIDS, by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "What's Going On?" cover project. In 2004, Aguilera became the new face for cosmetic company M·A·C and spokesperson for M·A·C AIDS Fund. Aguilera appeared in advertisements of the M·A·C's Viva Glam V lipstick and lipgloss. In addition, Aguilera contributed to YouthAIDS by posing for a joint YouthAIDS and Aldo Shoes campaign for "Empowerment Tags" in Canada, the U.S. and the UK. She was featured with one of three ubiquitous slogans, "Speak No Evil?" and stated, "HIV is something that people don’t want to talk about, hear about, or face."Hear No Evil? . Retrieved on May 25 2007.Christina Multimedia . Retrieved on May 25 2007. Singer Elton John hand-picked Aguilera, among others, for his Fashion Rocks concert benefiting his AIDS foundation.Cohen, Jonathan (July 6 2006). Elton Curating Fashion Rocks, Busy With New CD . ''Billboard''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. The show, which accompanies music and fashion to benefit the fight against AIDS/HIV, is televised annually and aired in September.

In November 2005, all of her wedding gifts were submitted to various charities around the nation in support of Hurricane Katrina victims.Watson, Donna (October 21 2005). Chrissie Presents . ''Daily Record''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. In March 2007 it was announced that Aguilera will take part in a charity album (remaking Lennon's "Mother"), proceeds will benefit Amnesty International's efforts to end genocide in Darfur.USA Today (March 11 2007). Aguilera takes part in All-Star charity project. . Retrieved on May 25 2007. The album titled, "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur", has been released June 12, 2007, featuring John Lennon covers sung by several artists.Market Wire (April 30 2007). Artists Unite in Donating Tracks to Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, to Be Released by Warner Bros. Records June 12 . Retrieved on May 13 2007.

Personal life

In 2000, Aguilera was rumored to have dated MTV VJ Carson Daly.Merin, Jennifer (February 11 2000).Fleshing out the vital details . ''USA Today''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. The relationship was the subject of much discussion after the release of Eminem's song "The Real Slim Shady", in which Eminem satirically suggests that Aguilera had performed fellatio on both Daly and Fred Durst, the lead singer of Limp Bizkit, and had given the rapper himself a venereal disease. Aguilera called the song's innuendo "disgusting" and "untrue."Takahashi, Corey (May 5 2000). Fight Clubs . ''EW''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Aguilera and Eminem reportedly resolved the issue three years later backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards.Reid, Shaheem (August 30 2002). Eminem Hugs Christina . ''MTV''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

She dated Puerto Rican-born dancer Jorge Santos for two years until the relationship ended in September 2001.US magazine. Christina Aguilera . Retrieved on May 25 2007.

In early 2002, Aguilera began dating music marketing executive Jordan Bratman. Their engagement was announced in February 2005,BBC (February 13 2005). Singer Christina Aguilera to wed . Retrieved on May 25 2007. and they married on November 19, 2005, in the Napa Valley. The couple celebrated their one year anniversary in Dublin, Ireland where she was on tour at the time. E! News reported that they are expecting their first child together.Christina Xpecting ''EOnline.com'' Retrieved on July 4, 2007

In March 2007, producer Dallas Austin alleged in a video interview with ''SOHO Magazine'' that Aguilera had sex with him and several of his friends. He also alleged details about Bratman, who Dallas referred to as his old best friend.Scott, Kevin R. (March 16 2006). SOHH Soulful: Dallas Austin Calls Out Christina Aguilera & Joss Stone, All These Bitches Be F

&kin' For Tracks . ''SOHH''. Retrieved on May 25 2007. Several days following the incident Dallas issued an apology stating, "My statement about Christina Aguilera was a reaction to an incident I care not to discuss in any forum - I do owe an apology to Christina." Aguilera's rep responded with, "She's not commenting on such ridiculous statements, and we are consulting a lawyer to explore her options."Eldredge, Richard; Murray, Sonia (March 20, 2007). Dallas Austin's apology . ''Access Atlanta''. Retrieved on May 25 2007.

On September 9, 2007, Paris Hilton confirmed that the singer is currently pregnant, saying, "Congratulations to the most beautiful pregnant woman in the world." Aguilera, however, has not yet publicly confirmed her pregnancy,''Us Weekly'': Paris to Christina: Congrats on the Baby! though she was spotted picking out items for her baby registry at a West Hollywood baby boutique on October 6, 2007, where she told the staff that she was pregnant, as well as the sex of the baby, but asked they keep it private.''People.com'': http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20151056,00.html

Awards

\|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" !Year !Category !Genre !Recording !Result \|- bgcolor="#DDDDDD" \| colspan=5 align=center \| Grammy Awards \|- \|- align=center \|2000 \|Best New Artist \|General \|N/A \|Won \|- \|- align=center \|2000 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance \|Pop \|"Genie In A Bottle" \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2001 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance \|Pop \|"What A Girl Wants" \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2001 \|Best Latin Pop Album \|Latin \|''Mi Reflejo'' \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2002 \|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals \|Pop \|"Nobody Wants to Be Lonely" (with Ricky Martin) \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2002 \|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals \|Pop \|"Lady Marmalade" (with Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink) \|Won \|- \|- align=center \|2003 \|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals \|Pop \|"Dirrty" (featuring Redman) \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2004 \|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals \|Pop \|"Can't Hold Us Down" (featuring Lil' Kim) \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2004 \|Best Pop Vocal Album \|Pop \|''Stripped'' \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2004 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance \|Pop \|"Beautiful" \|Won \|- \|- align=center \|2006 \|Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals \|Pop \|"A Song For You" (with Herbie Hancock) \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2007 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance \|Pop \|"Ain't No Other Man" \|Won \|- \|- align=center \|2007 \|Best Pop Vocal Album \|Pop \|''Back to Basics'' \|Nominated \|- bgcolor="#DDDDDD" \| colspan=5 align=center \| Latin Grammy Awards \|- \|- align=center \|2000 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Performance \|Pop \|"Genio Atrapado" \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2001 \|Record of the Year \|General \|"Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti" \|Nominated \|- \|- align=center \|2001 \|Best Female Pop Vocal Album \|Pop \|''Mi Reflejo'' \|Won \|-