While Jennifer Lopez continues being wishy-washy about her future on Idol, Christina Aguilera’s mind is made up — the “Moves Like Jagger” singer has signed on for Season 2 of NBC’s hit show The Voice. Not such a hard decision to make once you find out she’s making $225,000 an episode, three times as much as her fellow coaches. Speaking of those guys — there’s no word on if Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green or Blake Shelton will return next season, though Levine (who’s team member Javier Colon triumphed in the Season 1 finale) said he’d be “delighted” to continue with the show

Christina Aguilera (PCN)It came as something of a surprise when singer Christina Aguilera was confirmed to star on NBC's new reality competition The Voice. 

Aguilera had managed to steer clear of reality television for the entirety of her career, and she appeared to be suffering some personal problems in the wake of her divorce. But now it's clear that The Voice presented a financial opportunity that would have been nearly impossible to pass up: $225,000 an episode.

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Aguilera earns three times as much as castmates Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo Green on the NBC show. This could help to explain some of the tension that makes the show so watchable: Aguilera is definitely getting the star treatment. It also explains why she gets so much screen time—NBC probably wants to get its money's worth.

Christina Aguilera already piqued our interest in her Bionic follow-up while dishing with Jimmy Kimmel, and yesterday The Voice coach stopped by Live! With Regis & Kelly for more talk of her new album. “I’m diving in right now as I’m shooting the show,” she told the two talk show hosts. Jump below to see her whole interview, and discover how jealous Regis is of Xtina’s star on the Gay Walk Of Fame. (That would be: very.)

“I have so much great material this time around, coming from the crazy year I’ve had, and experiencing the movie [Burlesque] and experiencing so much on different levels,” Aguilera says of her forthcoming album. Considering the past year the singer has had, we’re expecting a pretty dramatic set of new tunes.

Since her divorce last fall, Christina Aguilera's life lessons – including her flubbing the lyrics to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl and an arrest last month for public intoxication – have played out rather publicly.

One high point, besides her new gig as a mentor to young singers on NBC's The Voice, involves her love life.

"You have a new boyfriend," Ellen DeGeneres asked Aguilera, for an episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show airing Tuesday.

"There is someone very lovely in my life. Yes," answered Aguilera, referring to her boyfriend, film assistant Matt Rutler.

"That's all that matter's is that you're happy," said the host. "It's hard. Divorce is hard."

Aguilera, mother to 5-year-old son Max, whose dad is her ex-husband, music executive Jordan Bratman, acknowledged, "It definitely is hard."

"You deserve to have fun and date and stuff," said DeGeneres.

"Absolutely," Aguilera concurred.

Asked about the Super Bowl incident, Aguilera said, "That night I knew, I just made myself a Trivial Pursuit question ... 'In 2011, what female singer, ya know, flubbed the lyrics.' "

Critics aren’t the only ones weighing in on Britney Spears just-released album Femme Fatale —even Brit’s onetime All-New Mickey Mouse Club co-star/fellow pop icon Christina Aguilera couldn’t help voicing up about the album. “Hey @BritneySpears Congrats on Femme Fatale release! Can’t wait to see what you bring in the next video. xo,” Xtina wrote on Twitter about an hour ago. Awww. It’s sweet to see these two playing nice.

Britney’s Circus Tour opening act Jordin Sparks also took to Twitter to sound off on Femme Fatale. “Just bought @britneyspears new album! WHOOOO! Such good memories being on the Circus tour,” Sparks wrote. She then tweeted at songwriter Claude Kelly, “You KILLED it with this Gasoline record!!! :)”

At any rate, Xtina shouldn’t have too much longer to wait to see what Brit brings in the “Till The World Ends” video. The singer, whose Good Morning America performance aired this morning, shot the video earlier this month.

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The day began with a little girl going Gaga — and now it’s ending with a little boy getting his groove on to Christina Aguilera’s Burlesque song, “Express”. We don’t know much about this video other than a) it is awesome, b) strobe lights up the production value on absolutely anything, and c) he gives a stronger performance than Christina. Kidding, kidding! But seriously, what’s more unsettling: how sexual a six-year old is dancing for the camera, or that he has parents who (presumably) made him this outfit and put it on YouTube for all to gawk at?

It looks like it's really over for Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman.

The couple, who split last year, have reached a divorce settlement, according to TMZ.com.

Though papers filed Wednesday do not specify the terms of custody, TMZ reports that the couple will share joint custody of their 3-year-old son, Max.

Aguilera has been dating Matt Rutler since last November.

Aguilera, 30, and Bratman, 33, wed in California's Napa Valley in November 2005, after becoming engaged in Carmel, Calif., in February of that year.

Christina Aguilera accidentally sang "at the Twilight's last reaming" during the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. (Getty Images)Christina Aguilera had many detractors after she flubbed a line in the National Anthem at the Super Bowl yesterday, but Fergie was not among them. The Black Eyed Peas singer explained to syndicated radio host Dan Patrick that the extraordinary pressures presented by the event likely took a toll on Aguilera's nerves.

"It's such a huge venue, your nerves take a hold of you," Fergie said. "I completely understand. She's one of the best singers of our time. Nobody can take that away from you. ... But you get nervous at these things. We're human."

Fergie also admitted that her own performance, which suffered some technical difficulties, was not perfect.

"Some of my notes were pitchy to me," she said. But Fergie was also enjoying the moment. "It was so exhiliarating. The whole thing. It was so big. That's a once-in-a-lifetime thing."

Christina Aguilera is getting a lot of flack for flubbing the words to the National Anthem at the Super Bowl last weekend, but we hear the songstress will get the chance to redeem herself when she performs the opening number at the Grammy Awards this Sunday.

Christina Aguilera at the Super Bowl (Getty)The Washington Post reports the news that she will be joined by stars like Jennifer Hudson on the Grammy stage for a tribute to Aretha Franklin when the show begins. And, there's a chance the Queen of Soul -- and some mystery guests -- will also join the gals for the performance! Epic.

Other performers slated for the biggest evening in music: Barbra Streisand, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Drake, and more. It's definitely going to be an exciting night! 

Christina Aguilera's new boyfriend put a ring on it, but don't get the wrong idea.

Matt Rutler "gave [a ring] to her for her birthday," a source tells our friends over @PEOPLE. "It's not an engagement ring and they're not engaged. It was a surprise gift from him."

Although the lovebirds aren't necessarily saying "I do" anytime soon, they are getting more serious. Rutler's mom has had the honor of meeting Aguilera. And Rutler was by Aguilera's side at her New Year's Eve bash, which was attended by her own mother, brother and sister.

Aguilera recently introduced Rutler to her son Max when she brought him to the Peterson Automotive Museum in L.A.


"Christina took Max on the fun outing so he could bond with Matt," a source says. "Max was initially a bit shy, but later warmed up to Matt. It seems very important to Christina that Max got along with Matt."

The source also says Rutler has been spending the majority of his time staying at Aguilera's Beverly Hills home, while the singer's ex, Jordan Bratman, is now living in a rental home nearb

Christina Aguilera spared no expense while ringing in her 30th birthday this weekend. She and new beau Matt Rutler jetted over to the French Alps, where the two took a romantic sleigh ride across the Courchevel ski resort and sipped on fine wines. 

Christina Aguilera (Pacific Coast News)The day's adventures didn't end there. After their horse-drawn carriage ride, the two headed to their luxury hotel, then went to Les Caves disco, where Xtina performed a late-night set at Ukranian industrialist Victor Pinchuk's 50th birthday party. Cirque du Soleil also gave a special performance at the swanky party.

Before all the birthday festivities, Christina and Matt had been touring Europe for the singer-turned-actress' Burlesque red carpet events. Their various stops included London, Paris, and Berlin! Pretty uneventful week, huh?

Christina Aguilera and her new guy Matt Rutler went seasonally traditional in Germany on Thursday, strolling through Berlin's elegant Christmas Market – all hot on the heels of their European travels, first to a London nightspot, then to a Paris strip club.

In the German city, with the premiere of her movie Burlesque about to take place with 1,000 fans already gathered outside the cinema, the couple meandered through the market stands and booths, even stopping to purchase some sugared almonds. Staving off the subfreezing cold, they also shared some hot mulled wine.

Decked out in miniskirt and black-and-white checkered lumberjack shirt under a large down parka, Aguilera went largely unrecognized during the hour's visit.

Then came show time, and the couple quickly returned to their hotel to change for the red carpet.

In a low-cut, hot pink halter-top dress, Aguilera again braved the cold – this time alongside her screen costar Cher.

Christina Aguilera brought a little Burlesque to last night’s Dancing With The Stars finale, and a little bit of classic Xtina, as well. She was decked out in full-on gold glam gear for “Show Me How You Burlesque”, but it was her moving performance of her classic ballad “Beautiful”—where Aguilera was surrounded by dancers in plain white t-shirts doing sign language.

Christina Aguilera pressed on with the promotion for her new movie ‘Burlesque’ Stopping by the Late Night With Conan O’Brien Show. There the Star performed ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’ from the film’s soundtrack.










Christina Aguilera appeared on ‘Chelsea Lately: Big Interview Special’ last night as well.  Check it out below:

Christina Aguilera’s Burlesque ballad “Bound To You”—co-written by Aussie singer Sia Furler and Samuel Dixon—is a stunner, and last night she gave a moving performance of the tune on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Ahead of that she sat down with Jay and talked about her music, her son Max and the trials of growing up as a young singing prodigy around Pittsburgh.

Aguilera tells Leno the story of an older man who unplugged her mic while she was singing as a tyke at a party. “As a young kid, that’s pretty traumatizing, for someone to pull the plug on you,” she says. “But look where he is and look where I am now.”

Christina Aguilera (Photo Agency)Christina Aguilera added her name to the Walk of Fame in Hollywood today, as the Burlesque star continues her blitz of press for the upcoming film.

Aguilera, who looked stunning in a white strapless dress and a pair of leopard print Loubatin heels, thanked her fans for coming out. "Oh my goodness! How amazing it is to see all of your fabulous faces," said Aguilera. "This is a huge staple in my life. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart."

Aguilera has been working in show business for nearly 20 years now, ever since appearing on The Mickey Mouse Club almost two decades ago, alongside other rising stars such as Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. 

With Burlesque, however, Aguilera is hoping to transition from pop star to movie star. Aguilera, working opposite Cher, stars in the Steve Antin-directed flim, which opens next Friday.

Christina Aguilera with estranged husband Jordan Bratman. (Getty Images)Christina Aguilera filed for divorce from husband Jordan Bratman last month, and in a new interview she hints that she was looking for a change in her life before the split.

"My life is cyclical," she told Redbook. "I'm not a nine-to-five woman who has the same kind of lifestyle for years on end. I couldn't do it. I need the spontaneity, that thrill of change. That's part of how I get inspired."

The 29-year-old singer – who has a two-year-old son Max with her estranged husband – also revealed she couldn’t wait to get back into the studio to vent her emotions about her recent woes.

She said: “I want to pour my heart out and be able to release anything I'm going through”.

Meanwhile, Christina’s friend Nicole Richie has praised the singer as an “incredible” mother.

Nicole – who has daughter Harlow, two and 11-month-old son Sparrow with her rocker fiance Joel Madden – said she has enormous “respect” for the singer’s parenting skills.

She said: "It's very clear through Christina's music what a strong woman she is...But to watch her as a mother only skyrockets the respect I have for her. She is the woman who's recording until 4 a.m. and up at seven to be with her son. Her dedication to Max is incredible."

Christina Aguilera performs at the Justin Timberlake & Friends concert in Las Vegas. The singer did a rendition of ‘Not Myself Tonight’ After performing at Justin Timberlake's charity concert in Las Vegas, newly single Christina Aguilera was still in the mood to party. The singer took her crew of dancers and close friends to Tao to blow off some steam. Aguilera sported a skintight dress and waved to the crowd from her skybox as the deejay gave her a shout-out, announcing that the "sexiest lady in the world is in the house." The crowd also snapped pictures of Aguilera, who stayed out until almost 3 a.m.

Christina Aguilera is relying on her mother, her son and her closest friends to help her through the emotional turmoil of her divorce from Jordan Bratman.

"It's not easy, and there have been a lot of tears and sadness. It's impossible to redefine yourself and your life overnight," the pop star, 29, tells Redbook in its November issue, on newsstands Nov. 16.

"Thankfully, I have my mom and a small group of close friends who are there for me 24/7 and whom I can trust and depend on. On days when it feels impossible to even get out of bed, much less function as a mother, their support and encouragement have kept me moving forward."


Also, her son Max, who will be 3 in January, remains a source of joy – and someone she can focus on. "Thankfully, I have Max to keep me on a sane path," Aguilera says. "His needs and happiness are my top priorities, and my biggest concern is to protect him and make him feel safe."

Asked about the details of her split, she adds: "Out of respect for my husband, I prefer to keep the specifics private. Right now, I'm just trying to figure out how to make it through each day."