NEW JAMZ - CHRISTINA AGUILERA & CEE LO GREEN "NASTY"

If you haven't heard it yet - take a listen below to the single from Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green "Nasty" which Green said the song was recorded a few years ago and was intended for the pop star’s Burlesque soundtrack, but did not make the cut. He says there is now talk to officially release it.

I kinda like it - it's very dancey... but then again - Im a big fan of both of these two!!

THE VOICE - THE COACHES HAVE THEIR TEAMS!

The blind auditions are over - Here is a list of each coach and who they have on their team - 

TEAM ADAM
Devon Barley: a pre-med student at the University of Vermont who, as Carson quipped, is “just what the doctor ordered.” (We groaned too.) His take on Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” is breathy and strained. And y’know, when you’re straining to sing a Jason Mraz song, it doesn’t bode well. Would we turn around? Probably not.

Casey Desmond: A “glam rocker”—she’s got red hair and a spangly shirt, it must be true!—notable for singing Gaga well with “Born This Way.” Compare this to the over-cocky, unpicked Joshua Scott Hand, who sang Gaga poorly with “Paparazzi.” Your comparison will be short, too, because thanks to the speed rounds, we heard about ten seconds. But if you want to hear more, Desmond’s another semi-pro, so music is out there. Would we turn around? After Hand, we’d turn around for any Gaga.

Tim Mahoney, whose rendition of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It on Home to Me” was okay if lacking in soul and containing an ill-advised Adam Levine shout-out. But let’s be honest: nobody’s going to remember his performance. They’re going to remember that Adam picked Tim because he sounded like a girl (which he really doesn’t). And they’ll definitely remember what he said next: “Sadly, you have a penis.” They might not remember Blake’s weird homophobia—“You guys would make a great couple,” Blake says, among other taunts—but we will. Would we turn around? Not really. We at Popdust care about the vocal goods

Casey Weston: Not to be confused with Casey Desmond. This one’s a country singer whose producer-granted second chance, a pretty good take on Keith Urban’s “Stupid Boy,” will launch a thousand Taylor Swift comparisons. But we can’t help wondering whether Adam kind of wished he could have let Blake pick her. We also can’t help wondering whether she’s really going to perform at the Marco Island Marriott Music Festival, as her website says. Lack of site maintenance, or spoilers? Would we turn around? Yes. And we’d have done it earlier in the night, too.

Angela Wolff: A “Georgia peach with an edge”—don’t think too hard about that—who gets to perform twice! First she sings Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me,” and although it’s by far the better of the night’s two Miranda covers, Blake is not impressed. But she unsubtly assures us that “I’ll be back somehow,” and sure enough, she is! This time around, she picks Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and is credible enough for Adam—fortunately, because she’s the last one we hear. What a coincidence. Would we turn around? Sure. In fact, we’d have turned around the first time.

TEAM BLAKE
Sara Oromchi: She sang “Imagine.” She seems shy. She’s probably not too far off from a country singer. And that’s all the producers gave us. Would we turn around? What’s the point?

Tyler Robinson: His back story is about being gay, but the drama’s kept to a minimum, all the better to showcase a maddeningly tolerable version of Train’s “Hey Soul Sister.” He sings so well, you forget what you’re hearing! And Blake thankfully drops the gay-baiting this time; his comment about Tyler’s resembling Drew Carey—he totally doesn’t—might be iffy, but at least it’s not offensive. Would we turn around? Yes. And then hate ourselves for it.

Serabee: An artist with Universal Records ties and a decent snippet of “Son of a Preacher Man.” Again, that’s about all we know. Possibly because of the first part of this blurb. Would we turn around? Contractual obligations require us to say yes. (Not really.)

Dia Frampton of Meg & Dia. The show mentions her sisters, but not by name, and certainly not by membership in a fairly well-known group. To be fair, her take on Colbie Caillat’s “Bubbly” is both vocally interesting and free of the pitch problems such quirks (think Megan Joy from Idol) usually come with. No wonder Blake pushed the button within ten seconds, unless maybe he just really hearts Caillat. Or Meg & Dia. Would we turn around? Yes, and not just because we like Meg & Dia.

Jared Blake: You remember this guy, right? He sang “Good Girls Go Bad” last week, but the shock value didn’t make up for his shaky vocals. Now the benefactor of a second chance, he cleans up well with the Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready to Make Nice.” Would we turn around? Yep. And then we’d grill him about last week.

EAM CEE LO
Emily Wynne Hughes—excuse us, Emily Valentine. Season 8 of American Idol? Totally didn’t happen. (To be fair, she let fans know in advance that she’d be up to something unspecified.) Emily’s package instead made much of her supposed-to-be-surprising looks, even though she merely resembles Lady Gaga with emphasis on tattoos instead of sartorial screwery. And her melisma-drunk take on “Sober” was entertaining enough, but not as much as Adam’s quip to a peacocking Cee Lo: “Let me get that name for you—did you drop it?” Would we turn around? Sure, why not?

Niki Dawson: An unfortunate victim of the speed segments; we heard about five notes of her “Teenage Dream,” but all five were fantastic. But then, even Katy Perry—vocal virtuoso she is not—can land the one-note “You! Make! Me!” belt. Would we turn around? We’ll take Cee Lo’s word for it: yes.

Nakia: You’ve seen this guy, too; he’s the bearded man who dared to take on Cee Lo’s “’Forget’ You” in front of Lo himself. This takes “guts and balls,” as Xtina put it; fortunately, he’s got both the pipes and personality to make it his own and win over not only Cee Lo, but the increasingly crabby Blake as well. Watch this guy in the coming rounds, if only to see whether Blake’s peacock-Batman prediction comes true. Would we turn around? Hell yeah.

Curtis Grimes: A dead ringer for Josh Groban, but he’s a country boy through and through, down to his “Hillbilly Bone.” That’s a Blake Shelton song, and its lack of “cockiness and anger” left Blake unimpressed. We’d add a pace and a vocally interesting melody to what it lacked. Would we turn around? No.

Tori and Taylor Thompson: Self-described farm girls (their American Juniors time was not self-described) who, like, raise pigs! And show them at the fair! And who do an adorable, harmony-drenched rendition of Sugarland’s “Stuck Like Glue” that would win over any conspiracy theorist. Would we turn around? How could we not?

TEAM XTINA
Cherie Oakley: Big-voiced belter, former country backup vocalist version. She stepped out of the shadows—her metaphor, not ours—to the tune of “Gunpowder and Lead” by Miranda Lambert, a.k.a. Blake’s fiancée. ZOMG! (For audience members out of the loop, Carson was on hand with unsubtle exposition.) Oakley’s pretty credible, particularly on her higher notes, although the backing band drowned her out toward the middle, and she definitely lacks Lambert’s grit. Would we turn around? Sure, at the last minute.

Raquel Castro: Big-voiced belter, fresh-faced (sorta) 16-year-old version. Castro’s an admitted Christina fan, so you just know she sings along to “Fighter.” But this time, she went for X Factorwinner Leona Lewis’s “Bleeding Love.” It’s a bold choice—especially with X Factor about to cross the pond—but Castro’s got the low register to bulk the sound out and the control to land most of the runs (we’re ignoring that last note, but Christina had said yes by then anyway.) Would we turn around? Probably.

Julia Eason: Big-voiced belter, former soccer player version. (Formerly Julia Harriman, too, for those keeping track at home.) Her take on British singer Duffy’s “Mercy” was technically good enough to give Xtina big-sisterly paroxysms (“I love, love, love, love, LOVED it,” she gushes, later saying how they’d “have so much fun together,”) but we can’t remember another thing about it. Would we turn around? Maybe if we hadn’t heard Duffy for a while. Or Adele. Or….

Justin Grennan: Big-voiced belter, dude version. He’s a window installer who sang Train (sigh)’s “Drops of Jupiter.” According to his CDBaby page, he’s “vintage Stevie Wonder with a touch of Michael Jackson and a hint of Steve Perry.” Okay, sure; we’ll take your word for it, because it’s not as if The Voice is telling us otherwise. Would we turn around? No; one Train singer is enough for our conscience.

Lily Elise (Housh): Big-voiced belter, second chance version. (She’s also Julia Eason’s bestie! Drama ahead?) She’s got a good voice, but unfortunately, she sang “If I Ain’t Got You,” overdone before The Voice was conceived. Would we turn around? If she’d have sung anything else. (Popdust)

"THE VOICE" ANNOUNCES ADVISORS FOR THE JUDGES

It's not just about the four musician coaches anymore on NBC's "The Voice."

(Billboard) - The network announced on Friday that Reba McEntire, Monica, Sia and music producer Adam Blackstone have joined the series as new advisors who will help "judges" Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton in the "battle" rounds.

McEntire will be partnering with Shelton, Monica with Green, and Aguilera will be teaming up with Sia. Levine and Blackstone will be helping their team.

"The Voice" debuted on Tuesday to big ratings, averaging 11.8 million viewers and a 5.1 rating in the adults 18-49 demographic. It was the highest-rated series debut since CBS' "Undercover Boss" early last year. An encore of "The Voice" also performed well, drawing 6 million viewers on Wednesday and snagging a 2.1 rating.

The blind auditions continue on "The Voice" next Tuesday from 9-11 p.m. with the following episodes airing after "The Biggest Loser" at 10 p.m.

THE VOICE OPENS WITH HUGE RATINGS

(That Grape Juice) - Christina Aguilera finally has a reason to celebrate. After a catastrophic year packed with low album sales, embarrassing live performances and personal upsets, NBC’s new show, ‘The Voice’, has scored a major victory for the former ‘it’ girl.

‘The Voice’ debuted last evening to strong ratings, with over 11.4 million viewers in the 1st hour on air. Furthermore, in an even more impressive feat, the show attracted even more people in the 2nd hour, climbing to 12.2 million watchers.

The Voice - My Thoughts

Last night I was torn - should I watch Glee, which I have been faithful to since my good friend Melanie made me watch part way through the second series, Dancing With The Stars, which I rarely ever miss or The Voice - I watched the new NBC series "The Voice" - hosted by Carson Daily. There are 4 Judges,  Christina Aguleria, Adam Levine, Cee Lo and Blake Shelton. They all have very different things to bring to the table. 
The rules are as follows - The Voice hopefuls begin with blind singing auditions, where they are judged solely on their vocal ability. With their backs turned to contestants, the panel first decides whether they like an audition performance by pressing a button and then claiming him or her as one of their students. If more than one judge likes a contender, the contestant decides which star they'd like to be his or her judge. If no button is hit, then the auditioner is sent home.
Once they have each chosen eight contestants, the panel will train their teams for battle rounds. Eventually, the teammates will also be competing with each other, as the judges cut their crews in half. Viewers at home will have the final say in choosing the show's winner during a live round, with the champion taking home $100,000 and a record deal with Universal Republic.
Unlike American Idol The Voice" saw an audition by a duo. Elenowen, a Nashville-based married couple who live in the wife's parents' basement, covered Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová's "Falling Slowly" and quickly secured a spot on Shelton's team.
I have to say, this show is refreshingly fair. I love the whole "Backs Turned To The Singer" thing. It definitely takes away from "You Dont Have The Look" thing that Simon Cowell lived for and opens the door for everyone no matter what you look like. Hopefully in the Vote Off stage of this it's done fairly and not because - now that they know what they look like and can get rid of them. Every last person that got through last night was awesome and totally deserve to be there!
One of my Fav's from last nights opening show ~

Did you watch The Voice? What did you think?

THE VOICE - PREMIERES TUESDAY ON NBC

(Gossip On This) - ‘The Voice’ Judges Cee-Lo Green, Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera are in it to win it! The talented trio performed together to Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy” in the viral preview of the new NBC talent competition series, which aired on TV earlier this week.

The show is said to differ from its rival shows - like ‘X Factor’ and ‘American Idol’ as the singers will solely be judged by their vocals whilst performing with their backs to the judges.

‘The Voice’ is due to premiere this coming Tuesday (Apr 26) on NBC Watch the “Crazy” video below:

'THE VOICE' JUDGES ON "THE TODAY SHOW"

The judges for NBC's new show "The Voice" were on The Today Show yesterday talking about the show. Im hoping this show is what it says it is because it seems EXTREMELY fair to the people singing - they go by the voice NOT the way they look.


Watch and tell us what you think ~

CHRISTINA AGUILERA TALKS ABOUT DEALING WITH THE PITFALLS OF FAME

This week while out in L.A. promoting her upcoming NBC show “The Voice,” Christina Aguilera finally opened up about dealing with the pitfalls of fame after her highly publicized arrest just two weeks ago.

“We’re only able to be seen through the microscope of the media and what people gossip about,” Aguilera, 30, told UsMagazine.com during her first public appearance since the headline grabbing arrest.


“You take the good with the bad. It’s by telling our stories, sharing our experiences and really giving a first hand look at us as human beings [that shows] who we really are apart from what we seem to be.


A lesson the pop diva is eager to pass on to the aspiring superstars she’ll be judging/mentoring on the show.


“I am ready to share it all so I’m really excited,” she gushed. “I hope we can find the next biggest thing. But I’m not looking for vocal acrobatics. I really sincerely want to be moved by raw talent.”


Isn’t it ironic that someone who flubbed the national anthem during the world’s largest televised event somehow managed to snag a gig judging others on a singing competition?
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PINK TWEETS (IN JEST) ABOUT CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Once upon a time, there was beef between our Ladies of the Marmalade...

More recently, a certain kind of tweet-y peace had seemingly been brokered between Pink and Christina Aguilera. Still, the latter is not above a good-natured 140-character poke at her former rivals in aughties pop supremacy—two of them, actually.

Today, following Aguilera’s detainment for public intoxication, she posted to her official Twitter: “Out of Myself, Britney, and Christina—didn’t everyone think I was gonna be the troublemaker? LOOK MA!!! No CUFFS!!”

It’s true that the original don’t-let-me-get-me girl does seem to have settled happily in to married-and-expecting adulthood, raising her glass to rebellion largely in her music, and leaving the thornier tabloid adventures to Brit and Xtina.

MUGSHOT! CHRISTINA AGUILERA

Christina Aguilera's mugshot has been released, sort of. Police didn't say if they were going to officially release the photo of the pop star after she was arrested for public intoxication. The mugshot is a photo of a photo, and it's popping up on various websites, including that of E! News.

Aguilera is not smiling in her mugshot, which is a nice change from the many drunk celebrity photos in the past. She and her beau Matthew Rutler were arrested last night for being drunk.

Rutler was taken into custody and charged with DUI. Aguilera was so drunk that she was arrested just because she couldn't take care of herself! What a great role model!

Xtina hasn't been having a very good run as of late. Since she announced her split, she has flubbed the National Anthem, fell at the Grammy Awards, and now got herself arrested. It's another celebrity going downhill in a fast car.

Hopefully, Christina will slow down her partying and be sure that she is taking excellent care of herself and her son Max, 3.

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA REDEEMS HERSELF WITH BREATH TAKING GRAMMY PERFORMANCE

After a string of horrible performances ..and disastrous super bowl showing Xtina reminded us why she is the best vocalist of her generation!

Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Way (Aretha Franklin Tribute)




Almost a flawless performance xtina hit every note with pitch perfect precision ..her vocal runs and falsetto/whistle register left me with chills down my spine...her performance was so memorable that by the end I forgot that she wasnt the only lady on stage singing..I gave her a standing ovation from my home ...great performance. .Great voice. ..Welcome back Aggie!!

CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND JENNIFER HUDSON TO OPEN THE GRAMMYS

I Christina Aguilerais reportedly scheduled to open the 2011 Grammy Awards. The former chart-topper will supposedly team up with fellow vocal powerhouse Jennifer Hudson and 3 other artists at the February 13th event to pay tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

The stakes for this performance could not be any higher. Franklin is one of the most renowned artists of our time so there is not doubt that all eyes will be fixed on that segment.

Christina Aguilera to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl

Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl in Texas on Feb. 6, the NFL and Fox announced Monday (Jan. 24).

The five-time Grammy award winning singer will be making an encore at the NFL championship. She was part of the halftime show during the 2000 Super Bowl.

10 Worst National Anthem Performances Ever | 5 Best

Other stars to have sung the national anthem at the Super Bowl include  Jordin Sparks ,Carrie Underwood, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé Knowles.

The previously announced halftime show will feature the Black Eyed Peas. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers at Cowboys Stadium for the NFL title.

This is amazing news as christina is one of the greatest vocalist of this generation!! heres hoping she does the anthem justice which I know she will!.

Mariah Carey Talks Aguilera & Lady Gaga Using Bisexuality For Marketing…

Contemporary music and bisexuality are two things that go hand in hand in today’s music industry.

Mariah Carey was asked about young pop acts such as Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, and Christina Aguilera playing with the concept of bisexuality to sell records. What exactly did Mimi Dearest have to say about it?

And has she seen Aguilera’s new movie ‘Burlesque’? The very movie most cite as the sequel to Mimi’s own ‘Glitter’? Find out BELOW

What do you think about today’s female artists like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha, and Christina Aguilera, who flirt with bisexuality in their lyrics, videos, and in the press?

Many view it as a disingenuous marketing strategy. Maybe it’s more a reflection of society becoming more accepting. Some of those different artists might really be expressing themselves, but yes, some might just be looking for a little more attention. You never know.

I agree with her, especially since neither of them have had public relationships with women, but every young pop act needs a gimmick these days!

Some reviews have referred to Burlesque as the new Glitter. Have you seen it?

I haven’t seen it, and I don’t feel like sitting in a movie theater right now. I can barely lie in bed and be comfortable. First I’m going to go see Elf, the Broadway musical, because I’m very focused on my Christmas music moment. But maybe I’ll see it when it comes out on DVD. Read more.

CELEBS - THEN AND NOW!!

Take a look at the photos below - try to guess who they are before scrolling to the end to see the Now pic's. These "Then" photos were taken from school yearbooks.

Any guesses?? I have to say I was stumped on the first one and this last one...Leave a comment on how many you did get correct (Be Honest), we'd love to know!

Lil Jon 

Mariah Carey

Christina Aguleria

Avril Lavigne