Today saw the music world say goodbye to the late, great Etta James.
The legendary soul singer, who passed away last week, was laid to rest in Los Angeles and was sent off with a stirring televised ceremony, which saw performances from the likes of Christina Aguilera.
Watch the 30 year old blow the roof of the building with potent performance of James’ classic ‘At Last’ below…
An outpour of sympathy has flooded social media and news outlets since the announcement of R&B pioneer Etta James‘ passing earlier today. And, while news of the ‘At Last’ singer’s death is still sending shockwaves through the industry, stars who have imparted covers of some of her most cherished hits are sharing their thoughts on the matter.
A songstress who has repeatedly praised James throughout her own career is Christina Aguilera. Making her soulful cover of Etta’s most memorable hit a staple in her own live showings, Aguilera took to her official website to say:
“Etta James was a force to be reckoned with. A true gift to music and a woman of great spirit and courage.
Her raw tone and the passion she put forth on a record spoke to me at a very young age and has continued to influence and inspire me throughout my career. She will NEVER be forgotten, her voice will forever live on and she will inspire talent for generations to come.”
Like fellow belter Beyonce, Xtina too was afforded a chance to spend time with the legendary songstress – one whom she has long touted to be an idol of hers. Take a look at the two’s photoshoot from years past after the jump:
Peep this shot of ‘‘Glam’ diva Christina Aguilera covering the February 2012 edition of Marie Claire.
Taking to the magazine to discuss her role on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ , her upcoming album and a number of recent controversies, the starlet also shares her thoughts on motherhood and when fans can expect to get a hold of her new single ‘Love Your Body‘.
Get familiar with her interview and shoot for the magazine when it hits stores in coming weeks.
With season 2 of ‘The Voice’ around the corner, NBC have released a titillating new teaser for the show’s hotly anticipated return.
Set to air immediately after the Superbowl on February 5th, you can get a taste of what to expect from the next instalment of the Christina Aguilera fronted show below. It seems the panel have upped their “bitchy” and we love it!
The last year has seen Pop diva Christina Aguilera become as renown for her weight as she is for her voice.
Indeed, many a media headline has taken aim at the singer’s “new figure”, with some sects concerned about how it’ll affect her career in today’s image-focal industry.
Never one to shy away from direct questions, the 31 year old broke her silence on the topic on everyone’s lips while promoting season 2 of The Voice yesterday.
Find out what she had to say after the jump…
Now that the world has finally danced its way into 2012, fans of this generation’s ‘Voice’ ,Christina Aguilera, have very little time to go until they can get a hold of her new album.
Of course, following the infamous release of 2010′s ‘Bionic’, there are many fans who are hoping this LP serves to ‘settle old scores’ with a number of the entertainer’s closest chart rivals and ever present detractors.
Now, we’re giving you the chance to let Ms. Aguilera know just what you’re thinking.
Confused?
Details below…
With season 2 of The Voice drawing ever-nearer, expect to see shots such this newly unveiled promo pretty much everywhere.
Host network NBC are pulling out all the stops (and clearly Photoshop) to ensure the run-away hit (which stars Christina Aguilera) is an even bigger one on its second outing; an initiative which is being backed by a media blitz leading up to the show’s return on February 5th.
Christina to some, Xtina to many, a certain Christina Aguilera has many a moniker. However for three year old Max Bratman, she’s simply “mom”.
The ‘Dirrty’ singer was spotted with the infant, and boyfriend Matt Rutler, as they left intimate restaurant The Barn in New Jersey yesterday (January 1st).
Aguilera, 30, will no doubt be looking to soak up any leisure time she can get, as the weeks and months ahead promise to be all sorts of busy. Indeed, season 2 of ‘The Voice’ is around the corner, as is the premiere of her new single ‘Love Your Body’ (which is expected any day now). Exciting times!
More pics below…
With Christina Aguilera‘s latest single ‘Love Your Body‘ expected to make its debut any time soon, the buzz surrounding the project and its supporting album have undeniably reached fever pitch within the last week.
Set to hit stores in coming months, the yet to be named album will arrive two years after the release of ’Bionic‘, the entertainer’s fifth and most heavily debated LP to date.
So in celebration of the release, which many would agree came to an untimely ‘death’ after struggling to live up to the commercial success of its predecessors, That Grape Juice dedicates this very special edition of ‘Best You Never Heard‘ to Bionic, naming four of our favorite but oft overlooked cuts from the LP.
Get into it below…
The stars were certainly out last night, ringing in New Year 2012 in seemingly every corner of the globe. While some of That Grape Juice favorites were spotted rocking stages others were rolling out in grand fashion to the hottest of hotspots. From Kanye West to Mariah Carey (and dem babies) and more, see who stepped out to ring in the New Year after the jump:
Believe it or not, 2012 is only a matter of hours away.
So, in what will sure to have fans of Pop veteran Christina Aguilera gushing with excitement, this means they are now one step closer to getting their hands on her long awaited new album.
With the project’s first single ‘Love Your Body‘ gearing up to make its way online any day now, we here at TGJ HQ are curious:
Are you going to buy the project? And if so- just what kind of material are you hoping she delivers on it?
Let us know below…
‘Keeps Getting Better’ diva Christina Aguilera is looking to prove such titling true as she preps her yet-titled, 5th studio album. As time for the rumored release of the set’s first offering nears, what Xtina is certainly “keeping” is fans in suspense. With the single already gaining slight teases from record label and radio hosts, the lid was recently lifted on the title of the first single.
Reportedly due next month, find out what Miss Aguilera is bringing to the table in 2012 after the jump:
ThatGrapeJuice.TV
