Credit: Larry Busacca/Getty; Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com; Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com While stars like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Christina Aguilera put their assets on full display this year, other celebs were opting for a different -- albeit still sexy -- way to show some skin: in dresses with peek-a-boo cutouts at the waist. PHOTOS: The best red carpet dresses of 2011 Leighton Meester accented her already tiny waist in a black Michael Kors number with a leather bodice at The Roommate screening in West Hollywood January 23. The Gossip Girl actress topped off her look with Brian Atwood shoes and Harry Winston earrings. PHOTOS: See what all the stars wore at the 2011 MET Gala At the 2011 MET Gala in NYC May 2, Ginnifer Goodwin took a fashion risk in a dramatic grass green Topshop dress with a thigh-high slit, plunging neckline and structured detail at the hips. She carried a navy Kotur clutch and wore an emerald necklace and colorblock Navy Aperlai heels. PHOTOS: See Nikki Reed&#

Christina Aguilera kicked off Christmas at the happiest place on Earth. The Grammy-winning singer crooned "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" during Disney's Christmas Day Parade Sunday morning. And prior to her performance she tweeted about how she gets into the holiday spirit. MORE: Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman Reunite on Halloween "I love the holidays," Aguilera tweeted . "Great time to dress up & celebrate. Party dress, red lips & one of my fragrances always makes me feel festive. XOXtina." As you can hear from the performance, she really knows her way around this tune, which shouldn't be a huge surprise. Back in 2000, Aguilera released her own Christmas album called My Kind of Christmas , which includes "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" among other traditional holiday songs. Sweet! PHOTOS:All I Want for Christmas Is...

Christina Aguilera has taken part in the celebration of the holiday season by performing during the Sunday telecast of Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade in California. The 'Moves Like Jagger' artist sang a rendition of the classic Christmas song 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas'. Aguilera chose to perform the Christmas carol in an intimate setting inside the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim, according to Just Jared . Justin Bieber , Cee Lo Green and Jennifer Hudson also took part in the Disney parade, which was hosted by Nick Cannon . Augilera recently celebrated her 31st birthday with family and friends including her fellow mentors on The Voice . She is said to have collaborated with Max Martin on! her new single , which is rumoured to debut early next year.

Christina Aguilera kicked off Christmas at the happiest place on Earth. The Grammy-winning singer crooned "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" during Disney's Christmas Day Parade Sunday morning. And prior to her performance she tweeted about how she gets into the holiday spirit. MORE: Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman Reunite on Halloween "I love the holidays," Aguilera tweeted . "Great time to dress up & celebrate. Party dress, red lips & one of my fragrances always makes me feel festive. XOXtina." As you can hear from the performance, she really knows her way around this tune, which shouldn't be a huge surprise. Back in 2000, Aguilera released her own Christmas album called My Kind of Christmas , which includes "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" among other traditional holiday songs. Sweet! PHOTOS:All I Want for Christmas Is...

12/26/2011. Christina Aguilera Accused of Song Theft report back in March was the No 8 pop story of 2011. Here it is: (TMZ) If Christina Aguilera's hit "Ain't No Other Man" sounds like a classic, that's because its infectious beat comes from a 43-year-old song -- and a new lawsuit claims Sony Music hasn't paid the rightful owner for the sample. Take a listen ... Christina's song clearly samples from a 1968 latin soul tune called "Hippy Skippy Moon Strut"(aka "I'll Be a Lucky Man) by Dave Cortez and the Moon People. Gotta love that name. According to the federal lawsuit, filed in New York, TufAmerica purchased exclusive rights to 'Hippy Skippy' in 2004 ... however Sony Music -- Christina's label -- made a deal with Codigo Music and the Clyde Otis Music Group to use the song more on this story We are wrapping up the year by looking back at the top 11 stories of 2011 for various topics. See today's full Top 11 of 11 stories

December 26, 2011 02:01:17 GMT X-Tina wows concertgoers at the family-oriented concert by effortlessly belting out a beautiful rendition of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. was one of the performers at the Disney Parks annual Christmas Day Parade this year. The female judge and vocal coach of "" catered the crowd packing inside the Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim with a stunning rendition of holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas". The gig aired on Sunday night, December 25, but X-Tina's festive performance was taped in advance earlier this month along with the other musical guests. The singer, who launched her career as the Mouse House's child actress years ago, rocked a plain buttoned-down white shirt and a black Dolce & Gabbana pencil skirt. She put her long blonde hair in a bun. Celebrating its 28th anniversary, the Christmas parade concert was hosted by 's husband, , with the help from

Christina Aguilera celebrated her 31st birthday with a star studded bash on Saturday. The 'Moves Like Jagger' singer - who turned 31 on Sunday - invited 50 of her closest friends and family, including fellow 'The Voice' mentors Adam Levine and Blake Shelton and her boyfriend Matthew Rutler to the party at the Spare Room in Los Angeles where guests dined on mini-sliders and quesadillas and played party games. A source told USmagazine.com: '"Adam, Blake and Blake's wife Miranda all bowled. Other guests played board games like Connect Four, checkers and backgammon. Christina's really competitive and wanted games to be part of the party.' Christina's boyfriend Matthew - who she has been dating since shortly after splitting from husband Jordan Bratman in 2010 - surprised her with a special Marie Antoinette cake. The source added: 'Christina loves costumes and period pieces so it was perfect. Everyone had a great time.' The 'Burlesque'

Christina Aguilera has celebrated her 31st birthday in Los Angeles with family and 50 close friends, including her fellow The Voice mentors. The Burlesque popstar was joined by Adam Lambert and Blake Shelton along with his wife Miranda Lambert , reports US Weekly . Cee Lo Green , who also serves as a mentor for the NBC singing competition show, was apparently not at the party. Guests dined and played board games at her party, while Aguilera's boyfriend Matthew Rutler surprised her with a Marie Antoinette cake. A source claimed: "Christina loves costumes and period pieces so it was perfect. Everyone had a great time." Earlier this month, it was reported that Aguilera was thinking of proposing to Rutler . "He gets a little embarrassed, but it'! s obviou s they've talked about it. It's coming soon," a source claimed. "She wants to start over and thinks that asking him to marry her is the way to start." Watch the music video for Christina

Christina Aguilera celebrated her 31st birthday with her pop pals Adam Levine and Blake Shelton at the weekend (17Dec11) by throwing a bowling party in Los Angeles. The Beautiful hitmaker held a private bash for 50 friends and family at the Spare Room on Saturday, when she was joined by her fellow mentors on TV talent show The Voice, Maroon 5 frontman Levine and country star Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert. Guests, including Aguilera's boyfriend Matt Rutler, feasted on mini burgers and quesadillas and took to the bowling lanes, while others played board games like checkers, backgammon and Connect Four, according to UsMagazine.com. And Levine had a ball at the party - he took to his Twitter.com blog after the night of fun to tease Shelton about his poor bowling skills. He wrote, "Happy birthday to @TheRealXtina! I'd also like to thank @blakeshelton for being a terrible bowler. @blakeshelton I had to take advantage of your drunken state. I think you Bowled a 56. Which i

Christina Aguilera has reportedly teamed up with Max Martin for her new single. The singer is said to have worked on her comeback track with Martin, who is best known for producing songs for Britney Spears and Pink . It is rumoured to be released in early 2012. Music director at major US radio station Kiis FM Julie Pilat tweeted that Aguilera's new song was "amazing", before revealing the name of its producer. She later added: "Plans can change so I will let their camp reveal all details. The song I heard has been stuck in my head ever since. Can't wait." The track leads the singer's fifth studio album, after 2010's Bionic . The LP peaked at number three in the US and number one in the UK, but was named the lowest-selling chart-topper of the year. It was recently reported that Aguilera had hired a vocal coach while making the record, hoping to make her voice "even more perfect". > Christina Aguilera promises 'heartfelt' new

Christina Aguilera is reportedly planning a pop comeback with the man responsible for Britney Spears and Pink's biggest hits. The 'Genie In A Bottle' singer's last studio album Bionic became the lowest-selling No. 1 album in UK history in 2010, and the lowest-selling album of her career to date worldwide. After raising her profile as a judge on the US version of The Voice and collaborating with Maroon 5 on 'Moves Like Jagger', the vocallist is now thought to be in the studio with Max Martin. The music director of leading US radio station KIIS FM, Julie Pilat, told her followers on Twitter that the song is "amazing", adding: "Plans can change so I will let their camp reveal all details. The song I heard has been stuck in my head ever since. Can't wait." The star has been embroiled in a long-running feud with Kelly Osbourne over each-other's weight . She is expected to release her new material early in the New Year.V Christina perform

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images North America Adam Levine got a boost the other night from Christina Aguilera on The Voice , when Xtina waltzed onto the stage to add some diva power to Levine's single "Moves Like Jagger." Check out the sound of their star power, combined: Related Articles:

Were going to take a wild guess that Christina Aguilera has enjoyed this year better than last while 2010 featured a divorce, a panned movie debut and a scrapped tour, 2011 saw her dominate the charts with Maroon 5 and Moves Like Jagger while she doled out advice to singers on the hit show The Voice . Oh, well, were just going to pretend that little Super Bowl incident happened in 2010 February can go either way, right? Oh, but there was that sort-of arrest too. Well, lets look forward to 2012, Xtina. But first, to celebrate your 31st b-day on Sunday, were also offering this helpful little look back at your hairstyles over the past 11 years, because you sometimes need a reminder of what works and what doesnt. (Hint, if your hair extends outside the mirror, it is probably too big.) Anyway, happy birthday! [Photos: Getty Images] Be the first to comment on Celebrate Christina Aguileras Birthday With 25 Photos Of Her Hair-volution

. On Monday Katy Perry Spoofs Christina Aguilera was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) Katy Perry had some big fun hosting Saturday Night Live on the weekend. The pop superstar appeared in several sketches, playing mostly light-hearted characters. Perry did get a chance to imitate some fellow pop stars, including Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, and Christina Aguilera. In "The Apocalypse," a taped commercial spoof based on the film, "New Year's Eve," Katy played Aguilera, contemplating the end of the world with NBC weatherman Al Roker (played by Keenan Thompson). - Check it out here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Katy Perry Tour Dates/Tickets Katy Perry CDs, DVDs and MP3s Katy Perry T-shirts and Posters Katy Perry CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

Christina Aguilera, celebrates her 31st birthday on Sunday, December 18, 2011. It's hard to believe that the Disney alum is already over 30, and her former Mouseketeer co-star, Britney Spears, just hit the big 3-0 on December 2. The pop sensation has had a long and successful career, and at times, a dramatic personal life. If you're a fan of the singer, how much do you think you know about the blonde bombshell? See if you can answer the following questions by taking this fun trivia quiz. 1. Who is the former Disney star dating these days? 2. Which celebrity has been in the headlines recently for criticizing Aguilera's weight? 3. At which recent award show was the diva seen wearing a tight bandage dress? 4. What was the name of the birthday girl's first album? 5. On which television show did the singer first appear? 6. Which magazine cover did Christina appear on in her birthday suit? 7. In which year did Aguilera win a Grammy award for Best New Artist? 8. What is the n

Fun celeb fact: In addition to being young moms, Christina Aguilera and Katie Holmes share the same birthday (Dec. 18). On Sunday the singer turns 31 and the actress/designer will be 33. PHOTOS: SEE CHRISTINA AND KATIE'S HAIR OVER THE YEARS And while their styles are dramatically different -- Aguilera is known for her super-sexy, over-the-top looks, Holmestypically goes for chic, high-fashion ensembles -- they've both changed up their hair several times in the last decade. PHOTOS: Biggest celeb hair makeovers of 2011 Click through to see the stars' hair through the years and tell Us which look you like best on each one!

Where do celebs love to go for an night of over-the-top decadence in NYC? None other than trendy eatery Buddakan . Sound familiar? You may recognize the space from Carrie and Mr. Big's outlandish rehearsal dinner in Sex and the City or from the lists of New York places to see and be seen. From the sumptuous food to the lavish decor to the sensual ambiance, everything about the Buddakan experience is grand. With more than 15,000 square feet of space, faux European tapestries and assorted pan-Asian aesthetics, Buddakan impresses in just a glance. Buddakan loves excess -- and if the 275 seats for dinning and another 50 more for the bar areas didn't convince you -- the cavernous dinning room with walls as high as a Brooklyn apartment building should. With all this flashiness and pomp and circumstance -- can Buddakan's food measure up to it's own hype? The answer: yes and yes. What To Eat: -The Edamame Dumplings: They are a staple of the restaurant, never had anything like

John Atterberry, the former vice president of Death Row Records, has been shot dead in Los Angeles. The incident, which took place last Friday, December 9 2011, is believed to have been a random gun attack with several other pedestrians and motorists also shot at by a man named later as Tyler Brehm. The incident echoes an incident in the UK in 2010 in which Raoul Moat had gone on a rampage after splitting with his partner. Brehm had also broken up with his girlfriend of four years shortly before his spree. The UK's Daily Mail newspaper had previously reported that among those shot by the 26 year-old included a man in a critical condition and have since updated their story as the victim in question turned out to be music executive Atterbery. BBC News reports that Atterbery was exiting a bank and returning to his car at the time of the incident; Brehm was later shot dead by an off-duty policeman. The music world will miss the 40 year-old, who has worked with some of the biggest names

12/12/2011. (popmusiclife) Katy Perry had some big fun hosting Saturday Night Live on the weekend. The pop superstar appeared in several sketches, playing mostly light-hearted characters. Perry did get a chance to imitate some fellow pop stars, including Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine, and Christina Aguilera. In "The Apocalypse," a taped commercial spoof based on the film, "New Year's Eve," Katy played Aguilera, contemplating the end of the world with NBC weatherman Al Roker (played by Keenan Thompson). Check it out here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Katy Perry Tour Dates/Tickets Katy Perry CDs, DVDs and MP3s Katy Perry T-shirts and Posters Katy Perry CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo News . ...end

April Chieffo INF Daily Katy Perry served as host of Saturday Night Live for the first time on Saturday and showed off her comedic skills in a slew of skits. But it was Perrys impressions of other famous celebrities that earned her the most laughs. Perry opened the show spoofing her unique wardrobe and also revealed that her outfits in her videos were based on real people she grew up with. Kristen Wiig came out in a blue wig and frosting guns like Perry wore in California Gurls. She was Janet, the neighbor that gave her the inspiration. Then, Andy Samberg came out as Kathy Beth Terry, Perrys alter ego in Last Friday Night, who she used to babysit. Bill Hader was the final inspiration, Tom. He inspired Firework. In a sketch, which mocked New Years Eve , Perry took a shot at being Christina Aguilera in the mock movie The Apocalypse , where Perry mocked hitting Aguileras high notes. Perry not only spoofed Christina Aguilera, she was also Kate Middletons sister, Pippa, in a spoof about t

Scotty McCreery Image Credit: scottymccreery-official.com Scotty McCreery , Christina Aguilera and Justin Bieber will sing on the TV special of Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade on December 25, 2011 on ABC . This is according to Scotty McCreerys official website, December 8, 2011. Reportedly, Scotty McCreery has been the latest American Idol champion and had made history with his signature song, I Love You This Big as a certified gold. His debut album Clear as Day is No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart for 5 weeks in a row since October 4 . Meanwhile, Aguilera, who has 5 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 will also be there with Justin Bieber , who is considered the top teen pop idol. Bieber has also a studio album, Under the Mistletoe debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 . Aside from McCreery, Aguilera and Bieber , other guests in the Christmas Day Parade Special include Cee Lo Green and OneRepublic , reports said. Tags: Christina Aguilera , Disne

Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Cee Lo Green, OneRepublic, Scotty McCreery to be at Disney parade Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present the 28th annual "Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade" TV special that will air December 25 on ABC-TV. Hosts of the telecast are Nick Cannon and Mario Lopez, with co-host Maria Menounos. The telecast features Christina Aguilera and headliner Justin Bieber, as well as Jennifer Hudson, Cee Lo Green, OneRepublic, Scotty McCreery, and the McClain Sisters, featuring "A.N.T. Farm" star China Ann McClain, among others. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck and Goofy will also appear. People can visit www.disney.com/christmasparade to learn about the special telecast, including local broadcast times and talent updates.

Category: Celebrity News Author : Chris Greenhough Posted: December 5, 2011 Tags : Christina Aguilera , christina aguilera matt rutler , marriage , matt rutler , proposal Christina Aguilera is so anxious to marry boyfriend Matt Rutler, shes willing to buck tradition and propose to him. Thats according to inside sources, who told all to In Touch Weekly . Says the mole: She makes jokes about him proposing all the time in front of him. He gets a little embarrassed, but its obvious theyve talked about it. Its coming soon. She wants to start over and thinks that asking him to marry her is the way to start. While its pleasing that Aguilera is a modern enough gal to get over the traditional he-asks-her proposal, the star of Burlesque could be waiting a while. Despite all her vast wealth, Rutler remains a (comparatively) poorly paid production assistant, and apparently wants to wow Aguilera with a premium rock when he pops the question. In Touch Weekly s insider says Rutler intends to pr

Christina Aguilera has reportedly considered proposing to boyfriend Matt Rutler. The Burlesque star, who began dating production assistant Rutler in November 2010, is apparently anxious to become engaged as she is certain that she wants to marry him. "She makes jokes about him proposing all the time in front of him," a source told In Touch Weekly . "He gets a little embarrassed, but it's obvious they've talked about it. It's coming soon. She wants to start over and thinks that asking him to marry her is the way to start." The insider went on to say that even Rutler is keen to tie the knot but has been saving money in order to purchase the biggest ring possible for Aguilera, adding: "He wants to buy her a major diamond, so he's saving his pennies. "He's going to propose this year, even if he has to buy the ring on credit." Aguilera was previously married to Jordan Bratman. The pair announced their divorce in October 2010 after f

Broadway veteran Tony Vincent will be the red-hot favourite to win the second season of hit American TV talent show The Voice after revealing he's auditioning for the chance to wow judges like Christina Aguilera and Cee-lo Green. The actor/singer, who made his Broadway debut 12 years ago in Rent and also appeared on the West End stage in London, will be among the contestants on the show. Making the big announcement on his website, Vincent writes, "I have auditioned for the hit television show The Voice, which airs on America's Nbc network. "It's been an amazing experience thus far and if you all want to see how I did at my audition, turn into the show's premiere episode, airing right after the Superbowl on February 5th, 2012. The talent this season is top-notch. You don't want to miss this!" As well as starring in Rent, Vincent has played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway and he also originated the role of St. Jimmy in Green Day musical Amer

" I love my curves ." This appears to be the mantra for those celebrities who have come under fire for being more than a size zero. Now pop sensation Christina Aguilera has joined the ranks of these famous women, as she attempts to thwart negativity over her obvious weight gain. But the "Dirrrty" singer (along with several others) is having problems getting the world to distinguish between 'fat' and 'curves' ---even though she's nowhere near what most would call obese. Are we getting worse with our criticism of celebrity body images? Or has Xtina's altered appearance been legitimately targeted? Here are some theories as to why we're obsessed with the star's morphing figure. She criticized Kelly Osbourne. It's no secret that Kelly Osbourne and Christina Aguilera are not the best of pals. On a few occasions Kelly has mentioned how Christina teased her for being fat. But now that the British reality star has become a petite fashion

Broadway veteran Tony Vincent will be the red-hot favourite to win the second season of hit American TV talent show The Voice after revealing he's auditioning for the chance to wow judges like Christina Aguilera and Cee-lo Green. The actor/singer, who made his Broadway debut 12 years ago in Rent and also appeared on the West End stage in London, will be among the contestants on the show. Making the big announcement on his website, Vincent writes, "I have auditioned for the hit television show The Voice, which airs on America's Nbc network. "It's been an amazing experience thus far and if you all want to see how I did at my audition, turn into the show's premiere episode, airing right after the Superbowl on February 5th, 2012. The talent this season is top-notch. You don't want to miss this!" As well as starring in Rent, Vincent has played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway and he also originated the role of St. Jimmy in Green Day musical Amer

" I love my curves ." This appears to be the mantra for those celebrities who have come under fire for being more than a size zero. Now pop sensation Christina Aguilera has joined the ranks of these famous women, as she attempts to thwart negativity over her obvious weight gain. But the "Dirrrty" singer (along with several others) is having problems getting the world to distinguish between 'fat' and 'curves' ---even though she's nowhere near what most would call obese. Are we getting worse with our criticism of celebrity body images? Or has Xtina's altered appearance been legitimately targeted? Here are some theories as to why we're obsessed with the star's morphing figure. She criticized Kelly Osbourne. It's no secret that Kelly Osbourne and Christina Aguilera are not the best of pals. On a few occasions Kelly has mentioned how Christina teased her for being fat. But now that the British reality star has become a petite fashion

Christina Aguilera is reportedly preparing to propose to her boyfriend. The 30-year-old singer has been dating budding musician Matthew Rutler for over a year, since the breakdown of her marriage to ex-husband Jordan Bratman. Christina is said to be very forthcoming about telling her friends and family that she and her beau are definitely headed for a trip up the aisle. She makes jokes about him proposing all the time in front of him, an insider told In Touch. He gets a little embarrassed but its obvious theyve talked about it. Its coming soon. She wants to start over and thinks that asking him to marry her is the way to start. However, another friend thinks that Matthew, 26, might beat her to it and could propose over the Christmas holiday. The only snag is that Matthew is struggling to get the money together to buy her an impressive engagement ring. He wants to buy her a major diamond, so hes saving his pennies, the pal added. Hes going to propose this year, even if he has to buy the

Not everybody got along in 2011. Kelly Osbourne famously dissed Christina Aguilera for putting on a few extra pounds, joking that she became "the fat bitch she was born to be." PHOTOS: 2011 CELEBRITY FEUDS: WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Why the hate? "She called me fat for so many f-cking years," Osbourne explained on E!'s Fashion Police . "So you know what? F-ck you! You're fat too." PHOTOS: Kelly Osbourne's body through the years The blonde stars weren't the only ones who butted head this year. Maksim Chmerkovskiy trash-talked fellow Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough on Good Morning America . He further alienated himself from the DWTS judges when he called the ABC series "my show." VIDEO: Why Maks really lashed out at judge Len Goodman Maroon 5 's lead singer Adam Levine waged war on MTV during the Video Music Awards, saying it was the "one day a year" when the network "pretends to still care about m