Police chief John Mina said during a press conference on Saturday that the gunman originally planned to travel back to his hometown after the shooting. [174][175][176][177] John Eskow of The Huffington Post named Aguilera a main proponent for "oversouling", described as the "gratuitous and confected melisma". She is an icon and she inspired me through some of my career. “I’m so sad to hear about Christina Grimmie. [271] Aguilera contributed US$200,000 to the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in December 2003,[272] and was part of the Lifetime Television's "End violence against women" campaign. [215] The main theme of Bionic was also about woman empowerment; Hermione Hoby from The Guardian opined that "she incites more of a sisterly spirit of collaboration, including riot grrrl feminists Le Tigre. [259], Writing for The Hampton Institute, critic Terry Young Jr. commented that Aguilera "redefined the 21st century female pop performer," adding that following the release of Stripped, "artists like [Britney] Spears and Beyoncé became more comfortable expressing sexuality and no longer felt the need to sell the notion of innocence". Not long after those mishaps, a concert in Indio, Calif. was called off due to what Aguilera said were "production related safety concerns. [6] She also cites Mariah Carey and Celine Dion as an inspiration, and covered the latter's songs: "These Are the Special Times" on My Kind of Christmas, and "The Prayer" on the NBC reality singing competition The Voice.
Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. From allegations of domestic abuse to a crippling divorce that did a number on her emotional well-being, this is the tragic real-life story of Christina Aguilera. I am left stunned and confused how these things can conceivably continue to happen in our world.”. [169][231] A 2003 issue of Maxim magazine that she covered became its best-selling issue;[232] Aguilera was named "Sexiest Woman of the Year" by its subscribers later that year,[233] and also earned the magazine its best-selling issue after posing on the cover that year. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for June 26, Why 'The Rock' is endorsing THIS candidate, Matthew McConaughey says he'd approve of his kids embarking on entertainment careers, Celebrities who said they'd leave America in 2016 if Trump was elected -- and didn't, The best movies about elections, from 'Napoleon Dynamite' to 'Wag the Dog' and beyond, Carol Arthur DeLuise, widow of Dom DeLuise, dead at 85, Sean Connery is remembered by 'Indiana Jones' costar Harrison Ford: 'God, we had fun', Stars who have cast their ballots in the 2020 presidential election. [318] Her worldwide ad campaign included a television ad shot by David LaChapelle and was released in the United States in Macy's department stores. [211] Aguilera has frequently mentioned feminism in her music; she has expressed her belief that sexuality is "very empowering", and has commented that "If I want to be sexual, it's for my own appreciation and enjoyment!
News of singer Christina Aguilera’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world.
When she was asked what it was like to grow up in such a strained environment, she responded, "My mom tried for years to stay in a marriage that she was not happy in. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Rest in peace beautiful, Christina, — Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) June 11, 2016, “So sad passing of @TheRealGrimmie,” she tweeted. [188][189] Aguilera's debut album producer Ron Harris revealed that Aguilera during her recording sessions for Christina Aguilera would constantly listen to Brandy's music, studying and trying to replicate her adlibs. [66] She was the host of the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards, where she won Best Female award, in November.
[152], To promote Liberation, Aguilera embarked on a US tour, the Liberation Tour, which ran from September to November 2018,[153] and a European tour, The X Tour, which ran from July to December 2019.