There was a time when Jennifer Lopez was an A-list star that sat atop the music and beauty charts.
Her style was second to none, highlighted by her iconic dress at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
But those days are long gone, as evidenced by J. Lo's performance in New York City last night. The singer tried to go all sexy with a skintight, bejeweled bodysuit during her rendition of "Louboutins."
Did she succeed or did she fail?
Christina María Aguilera (born December 18, 1980) is an American pop singer-songwriter. She was signed to RCA Records after recording "Reflection" for the film Mulan. She came to prominence following her debut album Christina Aguilera (1999), which was a commercial success. A Latin pop album and several collaborations followed which garnered Aguilera worldwide success, however she was displeased with the lack of input in her music and image.
After parting from her management, Aguilera took creative control over her second studio album Stripped (2002), which received mixed reviews and produced substantial sales. The overtly sexual image Aguilera displayed during the promotion of the album became the subject of intense criticism and ridicule. The second single, "Beautiful" was a commercial success and sustained the album's sales.
Aguilera's third studio album Back to Basics (2006) included elements of soul, jazz, and blues music. Mainly produced by DJ Premier, it was released to strong sales and positive critical reception. Aside from being known for her vocal ability, musically she includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her childhood, and female empowerment. Aguilera's work has earned her numerous awards including five Grammy Awards amongst eighteen nominations. She has sold 30 million albums worldwide.
