Christina Aguilera has been called the voice of a generation. Now she’s using that voice in a whole new way—to advocate for herself and focus on what makes her happy

Over the past 20 years, while Christina Aguilera has been topping the music charts, her voice has been described as soulful and powerful, with just a bit of grit. Interestingly enough, those words also perfectly reflect who she is in her life at this very moment. Having turned 40, the singer says she’s been doing a lot of reflection and is determined to live every moment for herself—and to stop worrying about what others think.

As Christina talks about this goal, a mix of vulnerability and determination shines through. “No matter what I’ve been through—successes, childhood trauma, hardships—I still have a fighting spirit,” she says. “I never want to stop learning and growing to be the best person I can be.”

Christina was just 9 years old when she commanded the stage on Star Search. At 13, she more than held her own on The All New Mickey Mouse Club alongside costars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears. By 19, she had released her debut album and won a Grammy for Best New Artist. In 2002 came her album Stripped. With empowering anthems like “Beautiful,” everything about the effort seems to message staying true to yourself. More albums followed, as did roles in movies and TV shows. The other role Christina takes very seriously: being “mama bear” to her kids—Max, 13, and Summer, 6.

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Featuring the exclusive first listen to Demi Lovato’s title song to the powerful four-part documentary event, “Dancing With the Devil.”

Premiering March 23, Demi Lovato holds nothing back in this powerful four part documentary series exploring every aspect that led to her nearly fatal overdose in 2018, and her awakenings in the aftermath. Director Michael D. Ratner is granted unprecedented access to the superstar’s personal and musical journey during the most trying time of her life as she unearths her prior traumas and discovers the importance of her physical, emotional, and mental health. Far deeper than an inside look beyond the celebrity surface, this is an intimate portrait of addiction, and the process of healing and empowerment.

This is the big game’s BIGGEST after-party—all in support of small businesses in need. Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, featuring performances by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Christina Aguilera, Eric Church, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Luke Bryan and Miley Cyrus. #BigConcertSmallBiz

Tiffany Haddish will kick off the ultimate Super Bowl LV after party with performances by Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Christina Aguilera, Luke Bryan and more.

The Verizon Big Concert for Small Business will start a multi-year commitment to provide 1 million small businesses with resources they need to succeed by 2030. Verizon will also donate $10 million to the non-profit organization Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC), which has been financially supporting businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans can make a one-time donation of $10 to LISC by texting SMALLBIZ to 20222 as part of Verizon’s text-to-give campaign.

Additional performers include H.E.R. and Jazmine Sullivan, who will respectively sing “America the Beautiful” and the National Anthem (alongside Eric Church) during the CBS Kick-Off Show at 6 p.m. ET., as well as Miley Cyrus, who’s set to kick off the TikTok Tailgate pre-show at 2:30 p.m. ET on TikTok and CBS.

Billboard‘s current cover starboy The Weeknd is the headline performer of the 2021 Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show. He recently unveiled an 18-song collection of his greatest hits called The Highlights before his highly anticipated performance, which fans can cop here next Friday (Feb. 5). He told Billboard in his cover story about what Super Bowl spectators can expect when he gets on the stage.

“We’ve been really focusing on dialing in on the fans at home and making performances a cinematic experience, and we want to do that with the Super Bowl,” The Weeknd said, who put up $7 million of his own money to execute his vision.

The Verizon Big Concert for Small Business will stream immediately after Super Bowl LV on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 11 p.m. ET on Yahoo and Fios as well as Verizon’s Twitter, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok accounts.

The singer opens up about kissing 2020 goodbye in ‘Yearly Departed’ and inspiring Gen Z style.

For decades, Christina Aguilera has had her finger on the pulse of pop culture, delivering hits we didn’t know we needed —from “Beautiful” to “Dirrty”—and a guilty pleasure performance for the ages in Burlesque, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year.

Naturally, 2020 is no different when it comes to Xtina’s all-knowing energy. “At the end of this year, I think we all need to have a good cry and a good laugh and put it to bed,” Aguilera said over Zoom, referencing her surprise appearance in Amazon Prime’s Yearly Departed special. She appears alongside powerhouse females, including Sarah Silverman, Phoebe Robinson, and Ziwe to eulogize the dumpster fire of 2020.

Xtina pops up at the very end of the proceedings, sporting a black veil and vinyl latex ensemble to perform the In Memoriam. She sings “I Will Remember You,” while laying to rest “Wearing bras, Melania’s prenup, Armie Hammer’s marriage,” and “the name Karen” among other things. As it turns out, Aguilera is bringing that own “out with the old, in with the new” energy to 2021 in everything from life to fashion. “I love to play a chameleon at certain points in my career,” the newly 40 Aguilera said. “I get bored with where I’ve been, where I’ve come from, and I like to reinvent things for myself and change it up.”

Ahead, Xtina opens up about inspiring the next generation of TikTok, spending time with her family, and the one place she won’t wear latex.

Was it weirdly therapeutic to perform an In Memoriam, something usually very somber, that felt comedic and celebratory?

Yeah, for sure. I think that we’ve had enough somber, to be honest, in real life. You couldn’t write what happened in the past year in actuality. It would be almost too far-fetched. So, at this point, we have to bring some light into the picture, and after the holidays, and some not being able to see much of their loved ones, I think it’s time that we can all actually, even if we’re apart, share in a good laugh together. So I think it’s much needed, very timely, and laughter’s the best medicine.

During the end credits, they showed that each person filmed their part of the special separately due to the pandemic. Did you get to meet anyone else in Yearly Departed?

I really wish that was doable, but no, for safety reasons and the pandemic we didn’t. I thought the production did a great job at trying to take all precautions necessary and part of that is having to film separately. And that sucks, because you can’t have the in-person camaraderie with the cast and all the special comedic energy and female energy coming together as one. But we still had conversations with the director from afar, and we still brought what we could to the table and it turned out to be a great piece.

If you could eulogize one thing in 2020 that you were happy to say goodbye to, what would it be?

If I were to go up and make a eulogy, I think I’d keep it short and sweet, simple. We’ve all heard a lot of speeches this year. There’s been a lot going on. So I think I would just say, “Out with the old, in with the new” is the attitude in moving forward and moving on.

But if I were to remember some positives, it would definitely be getting to spend some quality time with my kids (Max, 12 and Summer, 6). Making sure I got to stay in one place and hibernate for a minute and process the past and look forward. I think many of us reflected on changes we want to make for the future. I think we can at least take away some positives on that note. But it’s been a very individual process for everybody, very personal. So, short and sweet, “Out with the old, in with the new.”

In this dark year, what are some of the positive things that you discovered and are holding onto in the future?

I guess moments where you discover new outlets for your creativity, or new outlets to have a laugh, share it with your fans. I think a lot of us got into TikTok this year. Whether it was a dance, or whether it was just having a laugh, I think we all resorted to that format this year and had our own fun with it, from behind the screen or in front of it. But that was a fun thing to dive into. And what else? Oh, getting better educated on, “How do I work Zoom calls?” So that was definitely a good takeaway in trying to figure out that technology, because that isn’t going away anytime soon.

Many Gen Z TikTok stars seem inspired by your early 2000s looks, from the crop tops to the denim. What’s it like to see those trends get a new life?

I think everything comes back around. We’re all inspired by different genres and different styles and it is fun to see re-imagined versions of things that I put together back in… I don’t know, 20 years ago, I guess. I’ve had much to be thankful for in my career and to have that history behind me, and be able to inspire new generations is an amazing thing. It’s something I can truly be proud of. And it’s so fun to see how empowered much of this generation has become. It’s an opportunity through social media that I didn’t have coming up. To be able to squash certain rumors that the media might dictate, or comparisons, or things like that. There’s more camaraderie between female artists being able to join together and write their own narrative, rather than it always being dictated for us from a generation that I was from.

And being able to be more fashion-forward, being unapologetic about certain fashion choices, whereas before I think there was more backlash to be met with. You can’t please everybody at the same time and that’s something I’ve learned very early on. It’s awesome to be an inspiration for new females in particular, and men, who work it very well, might I say. It’s just fun to see my fashions be reinvented and played with.

What new fashion is Xtina dreaming up for 2021?

I love being comfortable. Even latex can be comfortable once you get it fricking on and off your body, but that’s a whole pain in the ass within itself. But I’ve been through the gamut of quick changes and fast pace on the road, so I’m no stranger to discomfort for a good cause, which is the end product of how it looks at the end of the day. But I do love mixing a combination of comfortable body suits and things that are body-hugging and then changing it up with some cozy, cool sweatpants and either a heel or a dope sneaker to juxtaposition that.

Fashion is to be played with, fashion is to be fun. I’m so many different things from being more cozy in my studio mode, wanting to curl up on the couch and be creative, where I don’t want to be so conformed. I definitely wouldn’t wear latex to the studio. But then having show mode and having all the experience I have on stage, to really come to the table with new fashions and looks and something exciting for the performance. So I wear many different hats, but I like to incorporate them all in a cohesive thread.

Christina Aguilera turned 40 on Friday (Dec. 18), and she’s marking the turning point in her life with a different mindset — but the same killer body.

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Xtina embraced the big 4-0 with a gold-embellished black bodysuit that she wore while strutting at home in a new video with Megan Thee Stallion’s “Body” hit bumping in the background. “Comin for you 40!” she exclaimed.

Missy Elliott commented “Happy Birfffffday” before a fan commanded her to put their cover of Rose Royce’s 1976 hit “Car Wash” on Spotify, which the two had recorded for the 2004 DreamWorks animated film Shark Tales.

The “Reflection” singer revealed how arriving at a new decade of her life made her feel in a letter she addressed to her new age.

“Dear 40, What a beautiful concept… to not only be ‘turning’ 40, but to be ARRIVING at 40!” she began her lengthy message. “This ever-present social stigma exists around getting older, but I have ALWAYS embraced it! … I’ve heard it said that some of your best life is lived in your 40’s. You stop giving a f— about all the bullsh–… clarity comes over you, and a new intention sets in with every move you make. I truly believe the best is yet to come and I am READY for it.”

Watch Xtina body 40 and arrive boldly with her latest birthday video and letter below.

Christina Aguilera is making major moves.

For, the vocal supernova has signed to Roc Nation management.

In a surprise move, Xtina has joined the roster of the Jay-Z helmed juggernaut.

The ‘Dirrty’ singer now sits alongside names such as Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion, Miguel, and DJ Khaled at the powerful imprint.

She’s already on the company’s official website.

The development brings to an end Aguilera’s 20 year management relationship with Irving Azoff.

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This is super intriguing.

It goes without saying that a talent as tall as Xtina’s will always be booked and busy.

That said, it’s important to recalibrate, refresh, and reinvent. A memo the singer clearly gets in light of this move.

Recent times have seen Aguilera end her jarring spell on ‘The Voice’ and re-affix her focus on the music. We maintain that her 2018 album ‘Liberation’ was a superb return to form. As such, we’re excited to hear and see what her new Roc Nation-led chapter brings with it.

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