Xtina fan here. Just saw the movie Burlesque and it was cute. If you like the Pussycat Dolls and Cher, you will like it. Now these tv performances leave a lot to be desired. She sounds great and looks horrible.

Yes, gaining weight IS A SIN in the pop music world. If she is going to be successful there, she needs to play the game fully. Her performances in the movie are an example of how powerful she can be as a pop star. These tv performances drain ALL of that and are lackluster.

Xtina is VERY talented and can have longevity but really has to pick a lane to re-establish herself and I don't think this is it. Perhaps she should work with Alicia Keys again....