Watch Christina Aguilera Fail to Recognize a Childhood Friend on The Voice When her former Mickey Mouse Club colleague Tony Lucca performs for the judges, everyone expects Xtina to freak out, remembering an old friend. And then ... she has no idea who he is (until a producer clearly tips her off). Awkward! [ Hulu ] Read more posts by Kyle Buchanan Filed Under: the voice , christina aguilera , tv , tony lucca , clickables
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Christina Channels Marilyn Monroe For Intimate Album Cover
When Christina Aguilera started working on her bluesy, soulful follow-up to Stripped in February 2005, the singer was inspired not only by the sounds of the 1920s, '30s and '40s, but the look of those eras as well.
So when it came time to shoot the artwork for Back To Basics a year later, Christina Aguilera knew exactly what she wanted.
"The glamour from those eras was so amazing as well [as the music], so I'm referencing Marlene Dietrich ... Marilyn [Monroe] ... Carole Lombard ... Greta Garbo, Veronica Lake, there's so many," Christina Aguilera said during a break from shooting, citing the most popular actresses of the era. "Whenever you collect all your tear sheets and your references and all that, to see everything come to life it's just really, really amazing and fun."
For the pictures, Christina Aguilera handpicked German photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who has captured Janet Jackson and Penelope Cruz, among others, with her erotic feminist style. Aguilera also chose the album's producers, including Linda Perry and DJ Premier.
"Ellen's my favorite photographer, 'cause she's just so playful and so fun and she can really go there visually," Christina Aguilera said. "And she's such an artist in her own right. She just doesn't take a picture. She really gets into the whole mood and vibe and the playfulness of the whole spirit of the whole thing. So I knew she would be perfect."
Christina Aguilera and von Unwerth spent three days taking potential pictures for Back To Basics, beginning at a historic hotel called the Hollywood Dell.
"With the first setup, we just wanted to [give the photographs] warm lighting, very inviting, just kind of relaxed, an old-Hollywood feel where you're kind of in the bed but also being really inviting, [because] I'm kind of smiling," Christina Aguilera explained. "For the Stripped record it was a very real and honest place for me, but it was also a darker place. So I feel really lifted, things are lighter for me. I'm happier now than I've ever really been."
Christina Aguilera spent most of the first day in a bed, peering through the iron bars of a headboard, a shot inspired by a famous Marilyn Monroe picture. The Back to Basics cover shot, a sensual image that features her dressed in white and lounging on a bed, was taken during the same session.
After all that lying around, by the second day, the singer was ready to get up.
"We got to play a little bit more of dress-up," Christina Aguilera said. "A huge element also of this record is it's really fun and playful, with a 1920s circus theme."
For the third day, Christina Aguilera and von Unwerth moved to Forty Deuce, a Hollywood hotspot that puts a modern twist on a 1920s burlesque club.
"We set up the vibe to create that old jazzy blues club," Christina Aguilera said, noting that's where she also shot a series of pictures with four Navy sailors. "The whole vibe of that time period, it's just so special to me."
Corey Moss, with reporting by Eric Araya (MTV.com)
Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder Attend Etta James' Funeral The music world lost one of its greats when Etta James lost her two-year battle with leukemia January 20. Hundreds of the legendary blues singer's family, friends and fans gathered in an L.A.-area church Saturday to honor the "At Last" musician.
Christina Aguilera Has An Embarrassing Leak While Performing At Etta James Funeral Back in 2000, I first stumbled across Christina Aguilera on MTV (when they actually focused on Music) during a special they were airing on the newcomer (who at the time was being compared to Britney Spears). She performed her pop hit “Genie In A Bottle,” but it wasn’t until she sat on stage and effortlessly belted [...]
Why Christina Aguilera Looked "Leaky" at Etta James Tribute Xtina did Etta proud. Christina Aguilera sang at Saturday's memorial service at an L.A. church for the late Etta James -- crooning the legendary blues' singer's classic "At Last" for hundreds of mourners.
Christina Aguilera Falls Victim to Another Fashion Mishap Christina Aguilera is in the headlines again for another fashion faux pas. The pop singer may need to hire someone to help her get it together, at least when it comes to what she's wearing and how she accessorizes her look.
Christina Aguilera Performs At Etta James Funeral In Cleavage-Baring Outfit By Radar Staff Maybe she just couldn't help herself. Christina Aguilera let it all hang out while performing Etta James ' trademark song, At Last, at the music legend's funeral on Saturday. At first glance, Aguilera's outfit seemed funeral-appropriate. The Voice star wore a black suit with plain black heels. But look again! The jacket to her suit had a cleavage-baring design more appropriate for ...
Christina Aguilera Covers 'At Last' At Etta James' Funeral (VIDEO) Credit: Getty Images Etta James' recent passing has lead to some of music's leading powerhouse voices covering the blues. First, Kelly Clarkson paid an AH-MAZING tribute with her rendition of "I'd Rather Go Blind." And this weekend, Christina Aguilera delivered with her version of "At Last" during Etta's funeral. The clip begins with Christina offering a heartfelt [...]
