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Christina Aguilera Signs with United Talent Agency for Global Representation

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Christina Aguilera has new representation…

The 43-year-old half-Ecuadorian American Grammy-winning singer and pop icon has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for worldwide representation.

Christina AguileraThe “Genie in a Bottle” and “What a Girl Wants” singer, a multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter renowned for her powerhouse vocals, has to date sold more than 75 million records worldwide. She’s also garnered five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the third female artist, and fourth overall, to top the list over three consecutive decades.

The winner of seven Grammys, including two Latin Grammys, Aguilera’s most recent recognition at these award shows came in the form of the 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album on behalf of her second Spanish-language album, Aguilera. After being recognized with the inaugural Music Icon Award at the People’s Choice Awards in 2021, she nabbed the Spirit of Hope Award at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards, going on to receive the Advocate for Change Award at the GLAAD Media Awards the following year.

In addition to her work as a songwriter and recording artist, Aguilera is well known for her efforts as a producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Since 2009, she’s served as a global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief effort, also helping to raise over $150 million for the World Food Program and other hunger relief agencies, while raising awareness around domestic violence, LGBTQ+ equality and other essential cultural conversations.

Also the co-founder of Playground, a sexual wellness lifestyle brand launched in 2022, Aguilera can currently be found headlining a new show at Volatire at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

She continues to be represented by Roc Nation and imPRint.

Christina Aguilera to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Her Debut Album with Three Special Releases

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Three times the charm for Christina Aguilera…

The 38-year-old half-Ecuadorian American singer plans to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album this month with not just one, but three special releases.

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Aguilera announced the news on Twitter, saying: “This month marks 20 years since my debut album, Christina Aguilera, was released! In its honor, I’m releasing xxtra special versions digitally & at my store..and more surprises…on Aug 23rd!” 

She also urged fans to share their memories of the record using the #XXtinahashtag. The commemorative reissues will be released via Legacy Recordingsthe day before the official anniversary of Christina Aguilera on August 24.

The digital edition will feature the original album’s songs along with rare versions, remixes and a cappella tracks that were previously unavailable for streaming. 

In Aguilera’s store, there will be a limited amount of special collector’s bundles that include the following: a picture disc vinyl edition with an autographed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, a collectible Christina Aguilera cassette, the digital download and a selection of 20th-anniversary retro merchandise.

Lastly, Urban Outfitters plans to stock an exclusive limited edition of the original album pressed on “Genie Fiery Orange Vinyl.” That will be available both in stores and online on August 23.

Christina Aguilera debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1999, went eight times platinum and earned the singer her first Grammy for best new artist. The album birthed classic singles like “Genie in a Bottle,” “What a Girl Wants,” “I Turn to You” and “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You).”