By Ronald Grover (Reuters) - Irving Azoff, a legendary music manager who helped make stars out of The Eagles and Christina Aguilera, resigned as chairman of Live Nation Entertainment and sold some of his stake in the concert promotion giant to John Malone's Liberty Media Corp. Azoff is expected to start a new talent management agency, and is expected to take some of his former clients with him, according to a person familiar with his exit. Those acts haven't been identified. Liberty Media said in a statement that its acquisition of some of Azoff's shares increased the company's stake to 26.4 percent. Azoff sold 1.7 million shares Live Nation to Liberty. He owned 7.6 million shares, or 3.9 percent of the company in June, according to the company's proxy statement. Live Nation's shares closed up 0.4 percent at $9.31 a share on Monday. Azoff's contract ends in 2014, according to the company's proxy statement. Last week, Live Nation said it renewed Chief Exe

Christina Aguilera was shocked to find her home filled with friends and family after her boyfriend arranged an early surprise birthday bash last weekend Christina Aguilera's boyfriend treated her to an early surprise birthday bash. 'The Voice' USA mentor turned 32 on Tuesday (18.12.12) but returned from a Christmas shopping trip last weekend to find her house decorated with balloons and filled with her friends and family. A source told USMagazine.com that the 'Your Body' singer was completely shocked her long-term boyfriend Matthew Rutler went to so much trouble to surprise her. The insider said the bash took place on Saturday (15.12.12) at her Beverly Hills home and was attended by 20 of her closest friends, including Nicole Richie and Blake Shelton. The guests enjoyed a two-tiered black, pink and white cake from trendy eatery Vanilla Bakeshop. The source said: ''Everyone was very friendly and got along well. They had a great time.'' The singer and

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NEW YORK (AP) Meredith Sue Israel Thomas , a publicist for key acts like Dave Matthews Band and Christina Aguilera , died from cancer last week. She was 39. A memorial service was held Monday in New York for the former RCA Records publicist. Israel Thomas was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2008. She shared stories about her cancer battle on the website for the non-profit organization, CaringBridge. She also worked on publicity campaigns for Kings of Leon and Lit. The New Jersey-born publicist attended Syracuse University. She is survived by her five-year-old daughter Niomi Thomas , her husband Gary Thomas, parents Laurie and Joel Israel and brother Hank Israel.

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Christina Aguilera was shocked to find her home filled with friends and family after her boyfriend arranged an early surprise birthday bash last weekend Christina Aguilera's boyfriend treated her to an early surprise birthday bash. 'The Voice' USA mentor turned 32 on Tuesday (18.12.12) but returned from a Christmas shopping trip last weekend to find her house decorated with balloons and filled with her friends and family. A source told USMagazine.com that the 'Your Body' singer was completely shocked her long-term boyfriend Matthew Rutler went to so much trouble to surprise her. The insider said the bash took place on Saturday (15.12.12) at her Beverly Hills home and was attended by 20 of her closest friends, including Nicole Richie and Blake Shelton. The guests enjoyed a two-tiered black, pink and white cake from trendy eatery Vanilla Bakeshop. The source said: ''Everyone was very friendly and got along well. They had a great time.'' The singer and

Christina Aguilera and her Mickey shirt. (WireImage(2)/NPG.com) Christina Aguilera is a Mouseketeer for life! The singer, who spent two years on Disneys Mickey Mouse Club in the mid-90s (along with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling!), has been proudly representing her roots with the same low-cut, ripped-up Mickey Mouse shirt that shes worn on three different occasions in the past month. [Related: What Does 2013 Have in Store for Christina Aguilera? ] The Voice coach first rocked the tee for a November 16 dinner date at Bouchon in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend of two years, Matthew Rutler, when she paired it with an uncharacteristically-demure gray blazer and black pants. Then, just nine days later, there it was again at a launch party for the Samsung Galaxy II, except that time, Aguilera gave the beloved cartoon character a bit more of an edge with her studded leather jacket, black leggings, and a leopard print hat. But she surely would have made Mickey blush with

Christina Aguilera was shocked to find her home filled with friends and family after her boyfriend arranged an early surprise birthday bash last weekend Christina Aguilera's boyfriend treated her to an early surprise birthday bash. 'The Voice' USA mentor turned 32 on Tuesday (18.12.12) but returned from a Christmas shopping trip last weekend to find her house decorated with balloons and filled with her friends and family. A source told USMagazine.com that the 'Your Body' singer was completely shocked her long-term boyfriend Matthew Rutler went to so much trouble to surprise her. The insider said the bash took place on Saturday (15.12.12) at her Beverly Hills home and was attended by 20 of her closest friends, including Nicole Richie and Blake Shelton. The guests enjoyed a two-tiered black, pink and white cake from trendy eatery Vanilla Bakeshop. The source said: ''Everyone was very friendly and got along well. They had a great time.'' The singer and

Christina Aguilera and her Mickey shirt. (WireImage(2)/NPG.com) Christina Aguilera is a Mouseketeer for life! The singer, who spent two years on Disneys Mickey Mouse Club in the mid-90s (along with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling!), has been proudly representing her roots with the same low-cut, ripped-up Mickey Mouse shirt that shes worn on three different occasions in the past month. [Related: What Does 2013 Have in Store for Christina Aguilera? ] The Voice coach first rocked the tee for a November 16 dinner date at Bouchon in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend of two years, Matthew Rutler, when she paired it with an uncharacteristically-demure gray blazer and black pants. Then, just nine days later, there it was again at a launch party for the Samsung Galaxy II, except that time, Aguilera gave the beloved cartoon character a bit more of an edge with her studded leather jacket, black leggings, and a leopard print hat. But she surely would have made Mickey blush with

Saturday, 22 December 2012 08:40 Jessica Misener Hits: 9 To get really specific, 2012 was a good year for former Mouseketeers staging comebacks on network reality shows. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who were dueling pop princesses in the early 2000s, each snagged plum positions on singing competitions: Fox's "The X Factor" and NBC's "The Voice," respectively. And luckily for our purposes, both shows ran multiple nights per week, giving us plenty of opportunities for Brit and Xtina to flaunt their sartorial stuff. Sometimes it was good -- Britney's red bandage dress! -- and sometimes it was very, very not. (See: this.) The pair also strutted their stuff for a cornucopia of red carpet appearances, photo shoots and parties this year. Which pop icon looked more fab in 2012? Scope out our style round-ups below and cast your vote. -- Courtesy of Huffington Post

Christina Aguilera and her Mickey shirt. (WireImage(2)/NPG.com) Christina Aguilera is a Mouseketeer for life! The singer, who spent two years on Disneys Mickey Mouse Club in the mid-90s (along with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling!), has been proudly representing her roots with the same low-cut, ripped-up Mickey Mouse shirt that shes worn on three different occasions in the past month. [Related: What Does 2013 Have in Store for Christina Aguilera? ] The Voice coach first rocked the tee for a November 16 dinner date at Bouchon in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend of two years, Matthew Rutler, when she paired it with an uncharacteristically-demure gray blazer and black pants. Then, just nine days later, there it was again at a launch party for the Samsung Galaxy II, except that time, Aguilera gave the beloved cartoon character a bit more of an edge with her studded leather jacket, black leggings, and a leopard print hat. But she surely would have made Mickey blush with

Christina Aguilera was shocked to find her home filled with friends and family after her boyfriend arranged an early surprise birthday bash last weekend Christina Aguilera 's boyfriend treated her to an early surprise birthday bash. 'The Voice' USA mentor turned 32 on Tuesday (18.12.12) but returned from a Christmas shopping trip last weekend to find her house decorated with balloons and filled with her friends and family. A source told USMagazine.com that the 'Your Body' singer was completely shocked her long-term boyfriend Matthew Rutler went to so much trouble to surprise her. The insider said the bash took place on Saturday (15.12.12) at her Beverly Hills home and was attended by 20 of her closest friends, including Nicole Richie and Blake Shelton . The guests enjoyed a two-tiered black, pink and white cake from trendy eatery Vanilla Bakeshop. The source said: ''Everyone was very friendly and got along well. They had a great time.'' The singer a

Christina Aguilera on December 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: NPG.com Christina Aguilera had a bittersweet Tuesday night, saying farewell to The Voice while ringing in her 32nd birthday. But on Saturday, there was nothing bitter about the "Your Body" songstress' surprise birthday bash. Aguilera headed out of her Beverly Hills home to run holiday errands and do a little Christmas shopping Saturday, a source told Us Weekly. In the meantime, boyfriend Matt Rutler and a few close friends quickly set up decorations for the surprise party. PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera's evolving hairstyles Upon her return home, Aguilera found 20 of her closest pals waiting for her, as well as a two-tiered black, pink and white cake from Vanilla Bakeshop. Christina Aguilera's! birthday cakeCredit: Twitter.com "There were tons of balloons throughout the house," the source said of the party. "Christina was completely surprised. She was very happy." G

Christina Aguilera and her Mickey shirt. (WireImage(2)/NPG.com) Christina Aguilera is a Mouseketeer for life! The singer, who spent two years on Disneys Mickey Mouse Club in the mid-90s (along with Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling!), has been proudly representing her roots with the same low-cut, ripped-up Mickey Mouse shirt that shes worn on three different occasions in the past month. [Related: What Does 2013 Have in Store for Christina Aguilera? ] The Voice coach first rocked the tee for a November 16 dinner date at Bouchon in Beverly Hills with her boyfriend of two years, Matthew Rutler, when she paired it with an uncharacteristically-demure gray blazer and black pants. Then, just nine days later, there it was again at a launch party for the Samsung Galaxy II, except that time, Aguilera gave the beloved cartoon character a bit more of an edge with her studded leather jacket, black leggings, and a leopard print hat. But she surely would have made Mickey blush with

WENN.com It has been announced that Christian Aguilera will be honoured at the People's Choice Awards 2013. She has been named 'People's Voice' and will be recognised for her outstanding achievements to the music industry. The prize will also celebrate Aguilera's ability to reach millions of fans around the globe and across genres. The 'Candyman' singer is also nominated for Favourite Celebrity Judge' for her role on The Voice USA and will be performing at the ceremony in LA on January 9. "I am thrilled to announce that Christina Aguilera is joining Jason Aldean as a performer at the People's Choice Awards," executive producer Mark Burnett said. "Christina is one of my dearest friends and lights up literally every stage she steps onto. And I am so glad that I get to work with the amazing Jason Aldean again. I cannot wait to see these performances live on show night!" Christina Aguilera To Be Honoured At People's Choice Awards

Christina Aguilera will be honoured at the People's Choice Awards 2013, it has been announced. The singer will be named 'People's Voice' 2013 in recognition of her outstanding achievements in the music industry. > People's Choice Awards 2013: Nominations in full The prize also celebrates Aguilera's ability to reach millions of fans around the globe and across genres. Aguilera is also nominated for 'Favourite Celebrity Judge' for her role on The Voice . She will perform during the ceremony, which takes place at LA's Nokia Theatre on January 9, 2013, airing on CBS. "I am thrilled to announce that Christina Aguilera is joining Jason Aldean as a performer at the People's Choice Awards," executive producer Mark Burnett said. "Christina is one of my dearest friends and lights up literally every stage she steps onto. And I am so glad that I get to work with the amazing Jason Aldean again. I cannot wait to see these performances live o

As Cassadee Pope begins a new chapter in her life after being crowned this season's "The Voice" winner, the show is ending a three-season-long chapter of its own. On Tuesday night, two of the show's judges, Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera , sat in the show's famed revolving chairs for the last time after announcing they would go on hiatus from the hit NBC series earlier this year. "We've become a family," host Carson Daly said. "And we will greatly miss them. Trust me when I tell you that." But before they said goodbye, they said "Good Riddance." With Adam Levine strumming the acoustic guitar, all four judges sat on the stage together for the last time to perform the Green Day classic, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)." As they sang the lyrics of the track, a montage of their moments played on the screens behind them. "Nice, Adam. Love you, guys," Xtina said, with a giggle, as the song wrapped up and ba

CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO PERFORM AND RECEIVE THE 2013 "PEOPLE'S VOICE" AWARD AT THE "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2013" Christina Aguilera to Join Previously Announced Performer Jason Aldean "People's Choice Awards 2013" to Air Live Wednesday, Jan. 9, on the CBS Television Network Multi-award winning recording artist Christina Aguilera will perform live at the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2013, from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, airing on the CBS Television Network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT). She will be joining previously announced performer country star Jason Aldean. The People's Choice Awards is the only major awards show where fans determine the nominees and winners across categories of movies, music and television. In addition to performing, Christina Aguilera will be presented with the 2013 "PEOPLE'S VOICE" award, recognizing her outstanding achievements in the music industry and in celebr

Picture: Christina Aguilera The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards 2012,... Christina Aguilera has opened up about her ordeal after discovering a hacker gained access to her email account, insisting the "large invasion of privacy" has made her feel vulnerable. Christopher Chaney, 35, from Florida, accessed Scarlett Johansson's private computer files and leaked nude photos of the actress online, and he also targeted the Beautiful hitmaker and actress Renee Olstead. He pleaded guilty to nine cyber-related felonies in March (12) and was sentenced to 10 years behind bars on Monday (17Dec12) - and his victims recorded statements to be played out in court. Johansson claimed she was "truly humiliated and embarrassed" by the leaked naked images and called Chaney's crimes "perverted and reprehensible". Aguilera declared, "That feeling of security can never be given back and there is no compensation that can restore the feeling one has from such a

Christina Aguilera is looking forward to "spending cozy time" with her loved ones over the holidays. The 32-year-old American pop singer is mother to four-year-old son Max. Christina can't wait to take a break from her busy schedule to relax and get festive. "I do like to decorate the house for the holidays," Christina told the US edition of OK! magazine. "The holidays itself are my tradition. Decorations, a tree, and spending cozy time with close friends and family. It's a 'must' for me personally." Christina has a go-to gift for nearly everyone. Aromatic presents are her favourite to dole out. "Candles," she declared. "They are so great smelling and everyone likes them." Christina celebrates her 32nd birthday by appearing on US TV singing show The Voice's finale on Tuesday night before taking a hiatus to concentrate on her singing career. She will miss her colleagues. "First, the coaches, as we have really bec

Another year older and Christina Aguilera still hasn't run out of new hairstyles to try! Sharing the sam birthday as Brad Pitt , 49, and Katie Holmes , 34, the "Your Body" singer turns 32 on Tuesday, Dec. 18. "Thank you Fighters for the many sweet birthday messages today!" she tweeted to her fans with a link to a video of them wishing her a happy birthday. "Let There Be Love to you all! XoXtina." PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera's body evolution In an interview with ABC News in October, the mother to son Max, almost 5, said she doesn't mind getting older. "I am enjoying b! eing a woman now. Every year I think, this is going to be a great year, a new chapter. And it is," the Mouseketeer-turned-teen pop sensation. "I enjoyed being young but I would never relive my teens. Those are hard years for everyone." PHOTOS: Her sexy video looks Aguilera has had quite the big year with the release of her seventh studio album, Lotus , and

By Leah Ornstein - Radar Features Editor At 32 years old, Christina Aguilera is more Beautiful than ever! The Voice coach, who gained fame in the 1990s on The Mickey Mouse Club and later became an international star in 1999 with the release of her debut studio album, Christina Aguilera, is celebrating her special day, and RadarOnline.com is feting the superstar by bringing you photos of her transformation throughout the years. PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera Through The Years The New York native started performing at a young age, appearing on Star Search in her youth and later nabbed a spot alongside Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake on The MMC . Her first big break occurred in 1998, when her song, Reflection was featured in the animated movie Mulan and was subsequently nominated for a Golden Globe Award. PHOTOS: Christina Aguilera Struts Her Stuff In A Tight Corset In 1999, her self-titled debut album was released, with Genie in a Bottle , as well as several other songs on th

Hollywood hacker Christopher Chaney. Photo: AP Hollywood hacker honed his skills for years A US federal judge on Monday sentenced a man who hacked into the personal online accounts of Scarlett Johansson, Mila Kunis,Christina Aguileraand other women to 10 years in prison. US District Judge S. James Otero sentenced Christopher Chaney in Los Angeles after hearing from a tearful Johansson in a videotaped statement. Hacked ... Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow in The Avengers. Photo: Supplied/Disney The biggest spectacle in the case was the revelation that nude photos taken by Johansson herself and meant for her then-husband Ryan Reynolds were placed on the internet. Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, Florida, pleaded guilty to counts that included wiretapping and unauthorised access to a computer. Chaney also targeted two women he knew, sending nude pictures of one former co-worker to her father. Hacked ... Actress Mila Kunis. Photo: Reuters The women, who both knew Chaney, said their lives have

17 December 2012 Picture: Scarlett Johansson at the photo opportunity for Cat On... Scarlett Johansson's Phone Hacker Facing 60 Years In Prison Christopher Chaney - the man convicted of hacking the email accounts of Scarlett Johansson and Christina Aguilera - is facing 60 years in prison. Both Hollywood stars, who knew Chaney, say their lives have been irreparably damaged by his actions with one now suffering from panic attacks and the other depressed and paranoid. Chaney sent nude photos they had taken of themselves to their family members, reports the Associated Press. Chaney, 35, is due to be sentenced on Monday (December 17, 2012) and faces a huge stretch in prison after pleading guilty to nine felony counts including wiretapping and unauthorized access to a computer - felonies that the U.S. judicial system does not take kindly to. In statement, The Voice mentor Christina Aguilera said, "That feeling of security can never be given back and there is no compensation that can

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Long before Christopher Chaney made headlines by hacking into the email accounts of such stars as Scarlett Johansson and Christina Aguilera , two other women say he harassed and stalked them online. The women, who both knew Chaney , say their lives have been irreparably damaged by his actions. One has anxiety and panic attacks; the other is depressed and paranoid. Both say Chaney was calculated, cruel and creepy: he sent nude photos they had taken of themselves to their family members. Their accounts as cybervictims serve as a cautionary tale for those, even major celebrities, who snap personal, and sometimes revealing photos. Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, Fla., is set to be sentenced Monday and could face up to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine felony counts, including wiretapping and unauthorized access to a computer, for hacking into email accounts of Aguilera, Johansson and Mila Kunis. Aguilera said in a statement that although she knows that she

Christina Aguilera opens up about her 'moment' with Hillary Clinton. Updated Dec. 10, 2012 at 1:43 PM Published: Dec. 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM When Ellen DeGeneres confronted singer Christina Aguilera about being 'checked out' by secretary of state Hillary Clinton during a dinner party last October, the singer said the attraction had been mutual. DeGeneres was referring to the photo, in which Clinton, was captured by the cameras taking an accidental (or not so much) peek at Aguilera's chest during a ceremony where the singer was being honored for her work as a UN World Food Programme Ambassador. CREDIT: The Ellen Show After congratulating the star of 'The Voice' for being honored, DeGeneres moved on to the really important questions, "Let's talk about this picture of Hilary Clinton checking you out" she said. "It kinda looks like it was Photoshoped. But it's not. It was a real moment," the singer replied. A response that practically

Home Christina Aguilera Christina Aguileras Stripey Pink Hair The sassy songstress debuted a brand new pink do on the December 11 episode of The Voicewhat do you think of her latest look? Sound off below! Christina Aguilera loves to switch up her hair almost daily, and we love that about her! Her latest incarnation: vivid pink highlight placed in random sections around her head. Christina makes no appologies for her appearance and her confidence is so admirable. In a recent interview with Marie Claire, she balks at negative criticism about her weight and embraces her body in such a positive way. Unlike a lot of Hollywoods size-00 denizens, who obsess with near-OCD fervor over every calorie, Aguilera claims she has never been more at peace with her figure. I have certain physical features that I favor over others. We all have our areas, she says. When I worked on Burlesque , I lost so much weight that I was too skinny. I dont weigh myself its all about how I feel in my clothes. W