Tag Archive for: christina aguilera

Stars look to re-define ‘normal’ body types


It has never been much of a secret that teenagers and young adults’ perceptions of body image are influenced by movie stars and TV shows. In fact, Lena Dunham, star of the HBO show Girls, has received a broad mix of criticism and recognition for her decision to take her average-shaped body and go nude […]

Live shows demand reversion to basics


If people are enjoying live performances nowadays, it might be for all the wrong reasons. Somewhere along the line, live performances have become more about theatrics than about vocal talent. In other words, what gets people talking now is cool dancing and light shows. It is, however, worth noting that lights, pyrotechnics and dancing are […]

Christina Aguilera to make a comeback?


Some say any press is good, but there seems to be nothing but trash talk about Christina Aguilera these past few weeks.  Between her sloppy Grammy performance, detainment for suspicion of public intoxication, poor-selling album Bionic, divorce from marketer Jordan Bratman whom she was married to for five years and lyric-flub of the national anthem […]

Festival sales could save the failing live music industry


It seems like the live music industry gets a little worse every year. At least, that’s the way prominent music publications make it seem. During its end-of-the-year report, Business Wire reported “2010 was a volatile year for the music industry, which saw many tours canceled and a decline in overall concert ticket sales.” Popular artists […]