Christina Aguilera s life in the public eye is starting to play out like every possible nightmare scenario of every kid in high school, isnt it? She went through a questionable fashion phase , constantly vied for the spotlight against her rival , messed up the National Anthem during a big game, fell down in front of everyone, endured a painful split , was picked on for her weight , and then got in, like, so much trouble . And while Aguilera has graduated to full-fledged adult, the nightmare still hasnt ended there, seeing as life is one endless loop of high school hell. (No one tells you that, kids!) Image Credit: Toby Canham/Getty Images Over the weekend The Voice mentor sang at the memorial service for the late, great Etta James. But, it wasnt her rendition of the legends classic song At Last or even her cleavage-bearing funeral wear thats had people talking.In a widely seen photo thats so embarrassing you will want to move towns, it appears a liquid is running down the Grammy-w

Like us on Facebook However, had Christina Aguilera used self-tan properly, the embarrassing leaky streak incident would have been eradicated. So if you're planning to use a self-tanning product in the near future, whether it is for a major event like a memorial service broadcast around the world or just to gain a bit more color during the winter months, here is a how to guide for applying self-tanning products, which does require a ton of patience and routine maintenance, but can be easily done at home. Choosing the Right Product The most important step in self-tanning is to choose the right product for you. This requires that you know and understand your personal skin type. Not every person swears by the same self-tanner for this reason. Self-tanner typically comes in creams, gels, sprays, lotions and wipes. Creams and lotions are best for people with normal or dry skin. Gels are better for those with normal to oily skin, as it contains less moisturizing agents. Your level of exp

Christina Aguilera performs at the funeral of singer Etta James. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images Christina Aguilera uses her jacket sleeves to wipe up running fake-tan as she performs at the funeral of singer Etta James. Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images Christina Aguilera in fake tan blunder on stage Singer's streaky legs on show at Etta James' funeral Star unfazed by mishap during song dedication CHRISTINA Aguilera had a fake tan malfunction while singing at Etta James' funeral on Saturday. As Aguilera took the microphone to sing the deceased songstress' classic At Last, she appeared to bend down and wipe her legs with the sleeve of her jacket. As The Voice judge proceeded into a soulful rendition of the song, it became clear why. Sweating under the bright lights, lines of self tanner began to drip down her shins, leaving pronounced streaks. Aguilera didn't seem too fazed by the tanner incident, though. After the performance, she tweeted

Etta James was honored on Saturday with a star-studded funeral, which featured performances by Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera. Photos: Etta James through the years Stories: Etta James dies at age 73 after cancer battle, Beyonce says: 'This is a huge loss' Etta James reportedly released from the hospital Etta James taken off respirator after condition improves Hundreds of friends and family members gathered at the Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge in Gardena, Calif. for the funeral of the rhythm and blues singer, who died on Friday, January 20 at age 73 in California after battling blood cancer for years. Rev. Al Sharpton delivered the eulogy, where he said that James "bridged rhythm and blues and rock and roll." Aguilera performed James' most famous song, "At Last" while Wonder performed with the church's choir, according to the Associated Press. "Etta ! was the original diva," Sharpton said. "Etta was the one tha

Monday, January 30th 2012 | Leave a Comment Christina Aguilera was among the stars who paid their respects to Etta James at her funeral Saturday (Jan 28) at a church in the Los Angeles area. During the service, held at the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, California, the singer, dressed in all black, performed the classic Etta James tune At Last. Introducing her song, Christina told the crowd, Theres a line in this song that says I found a dream that I could speak to. And for me that dream, all my life, has been Etta James. But unfortunately, her performance was up-staged by a mysterious substance that appeared to run down her leg as she belted out the notes to the song. The songstress seemed to be unfazed by the leakage as she sang, however, video footage shows her trying to wipe away the liquid, which many believe to be period blood (but others say its from a spray tan gone bad). It remains unknown what caused the dark lines to drip, however it is recommended to let a fake tan dry

01/30/2012. (popmusiclife) Christina Aguilera paid tribute to her favorite singer, Etta James, at the blues great's funeral in Los Angeles on Saturday. NME reports Aguilera performed a moving version of James' classic single, "At Last." "It is an amazing honour for me to have been welcomed here today, invited here to pay tribute to the great Miss Etta James," said Christina as she introduced the song. "I've since I've been able to tour, I've gone round the whole wide world and I would tell people that Miss Etta James was my favourite singer." "It's very emotional for me to sing today, as this has meant so much to me," she continued. "All my life, I've aspired to sing like Etta James, to be like her, of all the singers I've ever heard, she was the one who cut right to my soul." Watch Xtina's performance here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Exc

Fake tan ran down the 31-year-old Dirrty singer's leg as she sang her idol's best-known hit, At Last. Hundreds lined up in LA to remember the four-time Grammy winner , who died last week aged 73 after battling leukaemia and dementia. Legend ... Etta James

Christina Aguilera performed a powerful rendition of 'At Last' at Etta James 's funeral. Aguilera cited the singer as a major inspiration for her career, saying that she sings the song at every show when she tours. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP/Press Association Images The Voice judge went on to state: "[It is] an amazing honour for me to have been welcomed here today, invited here to pay tribute to the great Miss Etta James. "It's very emotional for me to sing today, as this has meant so much to me." Etta James, whose soulful voice made her an R&B icon, died from leukemia on January 20 at the age of 73. Also present at the songstress's funeral was Al Sharpton , who delivered the eulogy, as well as Stevie Wonder . Watch the video of Christina Aguilera performing 'At Last' below: > Adele: 'Etta James was the ultimate original' > Etta James death mourned by Beyonc: 'She was a fearless queen' > Etta James 1938-2012: Five of

The 31-year-old singer sang her classic hit At Last in memory of the star. Etta's funeral was held at the City Of Refuge Church in Gardena, just outside of Los Angeles, California. Stevie Wonder performed three songs including Shelter In The Rain. Christina, who counts Etta as one of her idols, told fans on Twitter two days ago: "One of the greatest moments of my life...Singing with my idol, the legendary Etta James. You will be forever missed." Playing the blues ... Stevie Wonder Etta died on January 20 at the age of 73. The triple Grammy winner had been battling dementia and leukaemia. She passed away at hospital in Riverside, California, with her husband and two sons at her side. James, best known for her hits At Last and I'd Rather Go Blind, first charted as a teenager with The Wallflower. A sad day ... mourners pay their respects Video: Stars come out for Etta's funeral CHRISTINA Aguilera among those present for blues legend James's memorial Click here to

Pioneering R&B singer Etta James was saluted at her funeral service Saturday by fellow musicians, including Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera , and eulogized by the Rev. Al Sharpton as an artist who not only "changed the world of music [but] the cultural paradigm of the United States." Best known for the rapturous joy or primal ache she brought to ballads of love and heartbreak such as "At Last," "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "All I Could Do Was Cry," James, who died Jan. 20 at age 73, also was lauded for overcoming adversity and persevering long enough to see a career renaissance that included multiple Grammy Awards , induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , a hit Hollywood film based on her life and numerous other accolades. Sharpton, who officiated at the private ceremony at the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, lauded James because she "flipped the switch on the script" that at some points in her tumultuous life veer

Christina Aguilera paid her respects to the late blues, jazz and rock legend Etta James at her funeral Saturday at Greater Bethany Community Church in Gardena, Calif., belting out her rendition of the singer's classic tune "At Last." RELATED: Etta James, R&B Great and "At Last" Singer, Dead At 73 The Voice judge praised Etta, introducing her tribute by saying:"She was the one that cut right through my soul. So tonight,Etta, this song is for you." Joining Aguilera at the funeral were hundreds of family, friends, and fansincluding Stevie Wonder , who also sang at the service. There was also a message read from President Barack Obama , who shared his inaugural ball dance with First Lady Michelle Obama to James' "At Last." RELATED: Adele Salutes Etta James on Eve of Funeral Rev. Al Sharpton shared Obama's statement, which read in part:"Etta will be remembered for her legendary voice and her contributions to our nation's

LOS ANGELES Hundreds of Etta James' friends, fans and family gathered Saturday at a Los Angeles-area church to remember the legendary rhythm and blues singer who died this month. Mourners at James' funeral are expected to include entertainment luminaries, with both Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera scheduled to perform. Aguilera will sing the song that James made famous, "At Last," while Wonder will perform with the church's choir. The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy. James died Jan. 20 at age 73 after battling leukemia and other ailments. She was most famous for her rendition of "At Last," and in her decades-long career, she became revered for her passionate, soulful singing voice. Her version of the song has become an enduring anthem for weddings and commercials. Perhaps most famously, President Barack Obama and the first lady danced to a version of the song at his inauguration ball. &quo

Andy Cohen has put a myriad of celebrities in the hot seat while playing " Plead the Fifth " on Watch What Happens Live , eliciting candid revelations from even the most private stars. PHOTOS: Choose sides in these 2011 celebrity feuds On Thursday's episode of the Bravo show, actor Alan Cumming , 47, was put to the test when Cohen, 43, asked him whether Cher or Christina Aguilera was the bigger diva on the set of Burlesque . Without hesitation, Cumming replied: "Christina." (The all-star cast also featured the talents of Julianne Hough , Kristen Bell , Cam Gigandet , Stanley Tucci , Peter Gallagher and Dianna Agron .) PHOTOS: Stars go burlesque Cohen then asked Cumming: "What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" The actor -- married to Grant Shaffer since 2007 -- paused for a moment before offering an answer. " Farrah Fawcett ," he finally said. PHOTOS: Farrah Fawcett's incredible life Fawcett, who los

Andy Cohen keeps getting suprising honesty from his game "Plead the Fifth" on " Watch What Happens: Live " (Weeknights, 11 p.m. EST on Bravo. With Alan Cumming on as guest, he asked him about which presidential candidate he'd be willing to sleep with and which diva was the bigger diva on 'Burleseque' out of Cher and Christian Aguilera. For the record, it was Christina with no hesitation in that answer. Cumming did take a moment to think about it after Cohen posed his last question. Having already plead the Fifth to an earlier question, the rules of the game stated there was no getting out of this one. "What TV or film star needs to never grace the Broadway stage again?" Cohen asked him. After some reflection, Cumming gave an honest answer. " Farrah Fawcett ," he said. While Fawcett got good reviews in an early off-Broadway production of the play "Extremities," her official debut on Broadway in a show called "Bobbi Bol

For young adults born in the early 90s, 1999 is the year music began to produce classics for a generation to reminisce about. Disneys Mickey Mouse Club generated enough artists to compose an entire childhoods worth of pop culture. Though after the success of Britney Spearss debut album ... Baby One More Time , few wouldve anticipated Christina Aguileras path to having the most successful singles of the Disney gang. Aguilera would become one of the most successful artists of all time in her late teens and early twenties. More like this Latest release proves Britney is still a 'Femme Fatale' 'Shark Tale' soundtrack sinks Britney Spears fails to reinvent herself on supposed turnaround album Ms. Nasty But does this adolescent Christina Aguilera deserve to be known as one of the greatest artists to ever hit the pop industry? The answer is yes, absolutely. Her self-titled debut, Christina Aguilera (1999), had more chart-topping, iconic singles than almost any other artist to

Posted 1/18/12 12:58 pm ET by Jocelyn Vena in Christina Aguilera As fans of "The Voice" amp up for a new season of the hit singing reality competition series, the show's resident big-voiced judge, Christina Aguilera , is getting ready to work on her next album, a follow-up to 2010's coolly received Bionic . In a new promo for the show, which kicks off on February 5, Xtina opens up about what she's looking forward to on this next LP. "I'm recording my next album right now, and I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life," she said. "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds, and it's a journey of growth for me, continuously throughout my career. I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice. And come from a very, very truthful and honest and raw place." At this point, Christina's done a bit of it all musically. She's never been

Entertaining can be a dangerous profession.At least for Christina Aguilera , who required a physician on-site during a 2007 concert in New Jersey. And for the hometown heros Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, the Izod Center was willing to pull out the stops to provide the late Clarence Clemons a six-person limo. Documents released to the Newark Star-Ledger contain the contracts of hundreds of musical and other entertainment acts from 2007 to 2011 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey . The newspaper requested the documents to look into why the arena was in so much financial trouble. From The Wiggles to Disney On Ice to Jay-Z, the documents show a range of acts and contractual obligations. During the 2009 Bruce Springsteen concerts, the contract banned the sale of glow sticks and roses. When the circus came to town, Barnum and Bailey requested express permission to sell their own Sno-Cones. The contracts also show a range of ticket prices, depending on the size of

Published January 23, 2012 | SodaHead.com Print Email Share Recommend Almost a year after Christina Aguilera botched the National Anthem at last year's Super Bowl , somebody may have done it even worse: Steven Tyler . The 63-year-old " American Idol " judge performed a screechy rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's AFC Championship game, wearing a sequined scarf in honor of the New England Patriots . SODAHEAD SLIDESHOW: See the worst National Anthem performances. But even though the crowd cheered him on, critics have been pretty tough on the Aerosmith frontm an, with Fox columnist Jason Whitlock tweeting: "Steven Tyler far more obscene than Janet Jackson's t*tty." PHOTOS: See the latest celebrity pictures to hit the Internet. While some fans loved Tyler's trademark scream ("I knew 'the scream' was coming!," tweeted country singer Jason Michael Carroll), The Bleacher Report suggested that Tyler wouldn't

You are here: Home / News / Christina Aguilera, Beyonce mourn Etta James Date: 1/20/2012 7:54:29 PM | SR Staff Filed under: R&B News , Beyonce , Etta James , Christina Aguilera Etta James died Friday at the age of 73, following a lengthy battle with leukemia. Joining fellow recording artists including Mariah Carey and Chaka Khan in remembering James, Christina Aguilera released a statement. "Etta James was a force to be reckoned with. A true gift to music and a woman of great spirit and courage," Aguilera wrote in a message posted on her website. "Her raw tone and the passion she put forth on a record spoke to me at a very young age and has continued to influence and inspire me throughout my career. She will NEVER be forgotten, her voice will forever live on and she will inspire talent for generations to come." As noted early on in her career, Aguilera counted James as a major inspiration. She has not only covered notable songs by James, including "At L

Entertaining can be a dangerous profession.At least for Christina Aguilera , who required a physician on-site during a 2007 concert in New Jersey. And for the hometown heros Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band, the Izod Center was willing to pull out the stops to provide the late Clarence Clemons a six-person limo. Documents released to the Newark Star-Ledger contain the contracts of hundreds of musical and other entertainment acts from 2007 to 2011 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey . The newspaper requested the documents to look into why the arena was in so much financial trouble. From The Wiggles to Disney On Ice to Jay-Z, the documents show a range of acts and contractual obligations. During the 2009 Bruce Springsteen concerts, the contract banned the sale of glow sticks and roses. When the circus came to town, Barnum and Bailey requested express permission to sell their own Sno-Cones. The contracts also show a range of ticket prices, depending on the size of

Posted 59 minutes ago by Jocelyn Vena in Christina Aguilera As fans of "The Voice" amp up for a new season of the hit singing reality competition series, the show's resident big-voiced judge, Christina Aguilera , is getting ready to work on her next album, a follow-up to 2010's coolly received Bionic . In a new promo for the show, which kicks off on February 5, Xtina opens up about what she's looking forward to on this next LP. "I'm recording my next album right now, and I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life," she said. "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds, and it's a journey of growth for me, continuously throughout my career. I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice. And come from a very, very truthful and honest and raw place." At this point, Christina's done a bit of it all musically. She's never been one t

www.people.com: What a way to turn 4! After treating her birthday boy, son Max Bratman, to a day at Legoland, Christina Aguilera took him to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where she checked into a luxe Rock Star Suite with boyfriend Matthew Rutler and several friends. Read the whole story: www.people.com FOLLOW HUFFPOST CELEBRITY ";var coords = [-5, -72];// display fb-bubbleFloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: true, width:236, add_xy:coords, class_name: 'clear-overlay'});});

You are here: Home / News / Christina Aguilera Readies 'Honest and Raw' New Album Date: 1/17/2012 12:29:02 PM | SR Staff Filed under: R&B News , Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera is looking to overcome the back lash of her 2010 album "Bionic," by promising to give something "honest and raw" on her forthcoming effort. "I'm recording my next album right now," Aguilera said during a promo for NBC's The Voice. "And I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life." She continues: "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds.... continue reading

www.people.com: What a way to turn 4! After treating her birthday boy, son Max Bratman, to a day at Legoland, Christina Aguilera took him to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where she checked into a luxe Rock Star Suite with boyfriend Matthew Rutler and several friends. Read the whole story: www.people.com FOLLOW HUFFPOST CELEBRITY ";var coords = [-5, -72];// display fb-bubbleFloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: true, width:236, add_xy:coords, class_name: 'clear-overlay'});});

Hotels & Travel Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV to my to do list What a way to turn 4! After treating her birthday boy, son Max Bratman , to a day at Legoland , Christina Aguilera took him to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, where she checked into a luxe Rock Star Suite with boyfriend Matthew Rutler and several friends. The group spent some time showering Max with gifts, then headed to the hotel's Nobu Japanese restaurant before ending the night at the adjacent 207 nightclub. Rutler and Aguilera had previously stayed at the hotel on Valentine's Day, when he surprised her with a romantic getaway. Jennifer Garcia NEXT: The Beckham Boys Do Lunch Twice!

January 17, 2012 07:45:37 GMT The 'Dirrty' hitmaker is excited to tell her fans a story of her 'journey of growth' through her lyrics and music. Photo credit: FayesVision/WENN has dished on what she has in mind for her next studio installment. In a new promo for the singing competition, the judge and vocal coach of "" promised to give something "honest and raw" in the upcoming project. "I'm recording my next album right now," the mother of one confirmed the follow-up to her 2010 album "". She later added, "And I'm really excited because I find myself in a very introspective stage of my life." "I've learned so much, have experienced so much, in leaps and bounds," the former Disney star went on. "It's a journey of growth for me, continuously throughout my career. I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice." There have been rumors on the web suggesting tha

Christina Aguilera has revealed that her upcoming album will be "honest and raw". The singer is due to release her sixth studio LP later this year and is rumoured to have worked with Max Martin on her comeback track . Speaking to NBC about her new music, Aguilera explained: "I'm recording my new album right now and I'm really excited because I've found myself in a very introspective stage in my life. "I've learned and have experienced so much in leaps and bounds and it's really a journey of growth for me continuously throughout my career." She added: "I'm excited to put it all down on paper through my lyrics and my voice as it comes from a very truthful, honest and raw place." Aguilera will return to The Voice as a coach when the second season begins on NBC in the US on February 5. > Christina Aguilera hires vocal coach for new album Watch the full interview with Christina Aguilera below:

. On Monday The Voice To Return With Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) The Voice is getting set to returns for its second season. The singing competition enjoyed success in its first run, and now returns with host Carson Daly and vocal coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton. NBC has release a preview video for the new season. "In season 2," says Daly, "you're really going to see the foundation of everything that this show is built on pay dividends." "I enjoy, so much, being a mentor and a coach to these amazingly talented people," says Aguilera. As for her fellow panelists, Christina adds, "We laugh hard, we play hard, we fight hard but, in the end, we're still a family." - Check out the preview here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Voice T-shirts and Posters antiMUSIC News featured

Christina Aguilera and son Max Courtesy LEGOLAND Christina Aguilera had a big date on Thursday with her son, Max. The singer, along with boyfriend Matt Rutler , headed to California's Legoland to celebrate Max's fourth birthday . The threesome, along with about 16 others, spent around five hours at the amusement park, and enjoyed time in Miniland Las Vegas and Hideaways. They also rode Treasure Falls and Lost Kingdom Adventure, and Max drove a car in Volvo Junior Driving School, an onlooker tells PEOPLE. The singer shared her fond memories after the trip: "Spent today at Legoland with the love of my life. Happy bday Max!" Aguilera Tweeted . To top off the day, Legoland created a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and LEGO brick dcor on it for Max. The birthday boy also got a birthday button when he got there and he wore it the entire time. Mia McNiece and Sara Hammel

. On Monday The Voice To Return With Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) The Voice is getting set to returns for its second season. The singing competition enjoyed success in its first run, and now returns with host Carson Daly and vocal coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton. NBC has release a preview video for the new season. "In season 2," says Daly, "you're really going to see the foundation of everything that this show is built on pay dividends." "I enjoy, so much, being a mentor and a coach to these amazingly talented people," says Aguilera. As for her fellow panelists, Christina adds, "We laugh hard, we play hard, we fight hard but, in the end, we're still a family." - Check out the preview here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Voice T-shirts and Posters antiMUSIC News featured

Christina Aguilera and son Max Courtesy LEGOLAND Christina Aguilera had a big date on Thursday with her son, Max. The singer, along with boyfriend Matt Rutler , headed to California's Legoland to celebrate Max's fourth birthday . The threesome, along with about 16 others, spent around five hours at the amusement park, and enjoyed time in Miniland Las Vegas and Hideaways. They also rode Treasure Falls and Lost Kingdom Adventure, and Max drove a car in Volvo Junior Driving School, an onlooker tells PEOPLE. The singer shared her fond memories after the trip: "Spent today at Legoland with the love of my life. Happy bday Max!" Aguilera Tweeted . To top off the day, Legoland created a vanilla cake with vanilla frosting and LEGO brick dcor on it for Max. The birthday boy also got a birthday button when he got there and he wore it the entire time. Mia McNiece and Sara Hammel

Today 10:50 AM PST by Peter Gicas Courtesy of LEGOLAND "Ain't No Other Man" singer Christina Aguilera and her little man enjoyed some quality time together on Thursday. The occasion? Max 's fourth birthday! Yup. It seems like only yesterday the Voice judge welcomed her sweet son into the world. But there he was, taking control of a speedboat (with a little help from mom, of course) at Legoland in Carlsbad, Calif. The dynamic duo hit up several other attractions at the theme park with friends and Aguilera's boyfriend, Matt Rutler . "Spent the day at Legoland with the love of my life," tweeted the proud mom. "Happy bday Max!" Happy birthday indeed. PHOTOS: Fashion Spotlight: Christina Aguilera Editor's Picks "In No Danger" "In No Danger" Locklear Update Hot Photos H'wood Cougars

Christina Aguilera says the last few years have been "rough". The 'Voice' judge was arrested for public intoxication following a drunken night out with her boyfriend Matthew Rutler in March 2011, one month after she flubbed the lyrics to the US National Anthem at the Superbowl but Christina admitted it was her 2010 divorce which seemed to kickstart her troubles. Speaking about the split from Jordan Bratman - which whom she has a four-year old son Max - she said: "That was a rough year. Between my divorce and the other things I went through, a lot happened. It's hard for anyone to go through that in public. But when you're a celebrity and under a microscope, it's 58 million times harder. I grew an even thicker skin after that hard year. "I've been through my highs, I've been through my lows; I've been through the gamut of all things in this business." Despite criticism over her weight, Christina, 31, she doesn't listen to detr

My, how he's grown! Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman 's son, Max, celebrates his fourth birthday Thursday, and to commemorate the milestone, Us Weekly has pulled together a photo album of his most adorable moments. From hanging with Mickey during a VIP trip to Disneyland to picking out Christmas trees with mom, Max has lived the ultimate Hollywood life as an A-list kid. "He's the love of my life," The Voice 's Aguilera has said of her son, born in 2008. "I adore him and he's such a character and he's so happy and at the end of the day, that's what's most important." CHECK OUT BIRTHDAY BOY MAX BRATMAN'S CUTEST MOMENTS IN OUR PHOTO GALLERY NOW!

Wednesday, January 11th 2012 | Leave a Comment While various female celebrities like Jennifer Hudson , Jordin Sparks , Raven Symone and others have recently made lifestyle changes and have lost weight in favor of a much slimmer, healthier figure.its no secret that Christina Aguilera has been doing the exact opposite, and is getting a little swollen in the face and around the belly area. But do you think she cares? Nope! In fact, her boyfriend of over a year Matt Rutler (you know, the guy she got caught having sex with in a bathroom at a family event last year) apparently likes it. The Pop singer showed off her curvy body a stark contrast to the Christina Aguilera from back in the day at a TCA press conference for NBCs The Voice, and when the panel started talking about body image, Aguilera had this to say: Women, we are definitely under a microscope and under massive scrutiny. As long as I am happy in my own skin, that is all that is all the confirmation I need. I have a boyfrie

Christina Aguilera Courtesy Marie Claire Out with the old, in with the new. That's the attitude Christina Aguilera is taking at the start of the new year, as she is ready to put 2011 and all the mishaps that came with it behind her. Speaking to Marie Claire , even Aguilera herself admits that she's been through a "rough year," marked by a series of minor highs and major lows. The singer was asked to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in February, only to flub the lyrics . Then, less than a month later, she and her boyfriend, Matthew Rutler, were arrested she for public intoxication, and he for DUI. But her trouble actually started back in 2010, when Aguilera, 31, and her husband of five years, Jordan Bratman, divorced . "It's hard for anyone to go through that in public," says Aguilera about her divorce and subsequent woes. "But when you're a celebrity and under a microscope, it's 58 million times harder." Good Relationsh