Christina Aguilera

Do You Have What It Takes To Take...I Mean Make A Hit?

Big Dallas Hair Goes Big Apple

The Sound of Violence

In a world at war, there was still plenty of beauty to be found

Kylie Minogue / Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Fever (Capitol) / Read My Lips (Polydor UK)

Christina Aguilera

Stripped (RCA)

Weekend Roundup: Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Leonard Cohen, Hello Lover and Chamillionaire

Britney Spears @ the American Airlines Center, Tuesday, Mar. 31 This is the first edition of roundup since B. Spears graced the stage in Dallas last Tuesday. Bald and umbrella-wielding last year, the (un)disputed Princess of Pop has reclaimed her throne. Britney showed off her musicianship showma ... More >>

Clem Snide and Califone

October 12

Ladies Night Out Tour

March 5

JoJo, T-Squad, Nuttin' but Stringz

Thursday, August 16, at American Airlines CenterWhat

Pop Quiz

Diva Dumbdown

Making Adjustments

What do Justin Timberlake and Thom Yorke have in common?

Paul McCartney and Freelance Hellraiser

Twin Freaks (Parlophone)

Femme Form

Twin Freaks (Parlophone)

Getting Retarded

Why two of the catchiest acts in America should die slow, painful deaths

Mariah Carey

The Emancipation of Mimi (Island)

Best Place to Go for a Romantic Rendezvous

Hotel ZaZa

Give Peas a Chance

Keepin' it real? The Black Eyed Peas would rather keep it fun.

Crit and Shap

The worst of 2002

Mag Light

Today's music magazines suck up to celebs--and just plain suck

Without Clearance

Or, how Eminem's new single spawned a dozen of the best (illegal) songs ever

Pink

May 15

Scene, Heard

We've been trying to tell people for months

Holidaze

Unwrapping our annual roundup of musical season's greetings--and beatings

Britneymania!

What would the face of rock history have looked like if the British Invasion had been a Britney Invasion instead?

Yule be sorry

All we want for Xmas is Jessica's two front teats

Signing off

Local talent scout Teresa LaBarbera-Whites discovered singing sensation Jessica Simpson the way she always does: without even trying

Weekend Roundup: Peaches, Rascal Flatts, Quest Crew, And A New Dallas Dance Craze?

Per our Monday tradition, a few clips of some shows you may have missed this weekend...Peaches on Friday, June 12, at the Granada TheaterRaunchy dance icon Peaches rolled through town on Friday night--and it was quit the show, says reviewer Catherine Downes. Need more proof? Check this nice, clean v ... More >>

Blush And Bashful

Per our Monday tradition, a few clips of some shows you may have missed this weekend...Peaches on Friday, June 12, at the Granada TheaterRaunchy dance icon Peaches rolled through town on Friday night--and it was quit the show, says reviewer Catherine Downes. Need more proof? Check this nice, clean v ... More >>

Project Recap: Halloween Comes Early

Emptying all barrels: Richardson's Shirin Askari with Tim Gunn​Bob Mackie -- or the "Sultan of Sequins," as Tim Gunn so flamboyantly introduced him -- was the designer judge and the inspiration for this week's challenge on Project Runway. Master of Madonna's sparkling bodice, Diana Ross's sequined ... More >>

Show Announcements: Christina Aguilera, Sundress, Maxwell, Here We Go Magic, Pleasant Grove, Blues Traveler, and Creed

Frank MicelottaChristina Aguilera​As Lady Gaga proceeds to hog the female pop-star spotlight, our Britneys and our Jessicas are slowly fading into the background--but not without a fight. Christina Aguilera recently teamed up with electroclashers Le Tigre for the track "I Hate Boys" on her new rec ... More >>

Show Announcements: Christina Aguilera Cancels, But Chromeo, Josh Pierson, ZZ Top, Blues Traveler, Lady Gaga and Others Are Coming...

Christina, clearly frazzled by a busy tour schedule​In last week's show announcements post, we made a big to-do about Christina Aguilera's forthcoming album, Bionic, and the tour she has planned to support it. Well, in a press release we received yesterday, Aguilera's people informed us that the t ... More >>

The Problem With... "Can't Be Tamed" by Miley Cyrus

I usually don't go after underage artists (har dee har, guys) in this column. Most of the kids you see on the charts are likely being paraded around by their parents and music industry captains with little artistic integrity on their part. So, it's not usually their fault they're making bad music. A ... More >>

The Problem With... Christina Aguilera's "Not Myself Tonight"

Anyone who knows me or has read my stuff would notice that I am a huge nerd. I look forward to any music that reminds me of science-fiction that I watch, play, read, or dream about.Well, last week, Xtina released her new album, the robot-themed Bionic. It includes a great deal of notable electronic ... More >>

Staff Trax: Crystal Castles, Galaxie 500, BrakesBrakesBrakes, Christina Aguilera Covering John Lennon and The Bouncing Souls.

Welcome to Staff Trax, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Consider it a chance for you readers to get some more insight into ... More >>

The Problem With... Nicki Minaj's "Your Love"

Count me among the thousands who've been charmed by Nicki Minaj's eyelash-batting. I swear, it's like she's that eyelash-implants girl from The Simpsons. Nicki has been making rounds this past year releasing mixtapes and guesting on a bunch of tracks, including Luda's "My Chick Bad" -- where she ... More >>

Today In Music News: X-Stina, Ben Harper Get Divorced, Lady Gaga Issued Singing Challange And The Flaming Lips Up The Ante

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 13, 2010...Looks like Christina Aguilera is supposedly back on the market.  And apparently Ben Harper is too... Unknown Los Angeles singer Alisa Apps has challenged Lady Gaga to a $1 million dollar singing competition.  Um, do ... More >>

Burlesque Squanders Its Hottest Asset: Xtina.

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, October 13, 2010...Looks like Christina Aguilera is supposedly back on the market.  And apparently Ben Harper is too... Unknown Los Angeles singer Alisa Apps has challenged Lady Gaga to a $1 million dollar singing competition.  Um, do ... More >>

Oh Say You Can See Christina Aguilera Singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl

​The National Football League and FOX just made it official: The star of Burlesque will perform the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLV pregame festivities at Cowboys Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. Says Christina Aguilera in the press release that just popped up in the in-box: "I have been pe ... More >>

Christina Aguilera Joins Super Bowl XLV's Bill As National Anthem Performer

Xtina​Is there anyone in the world better suited to sing the National Anthem than Christina Aguilera? Probably, but the NFL and Fox obviously don't think so, which is why they just confirmed that the Burlesque star will be tossing vocal runs into every nook and cranny of the song at the top of Sup ... More >>

Wanna Bet On How Long It'll Take Christina Aguilera To Get Through Her Super Bowl National Anthem?

​All of seven days have passed since the announcement came that Christina Aguilera would be the one singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XLV, which, in case you forgot, will be taking place at Cowboys Stadium this Sunday evening in humble Arlington, Texas.And, a week after that news, c ... More >>

NFL Announces Full Lineup of Super Bowl Music Performances

​Yesterday, the final chip fell in place, as the NFL announced that Lea Michele, who plays the powerfully voiced and annoyingly chipper Rachel Berry on the FOX series Glee, has been confirmed to open the inside-Cowboys Stadium Super Bowl performances with a rendition of "America the Beautiful," be ... More >>

On Super Bowl XLV's Performances: Lea Michele! Christina Aguilera! Black Eyed Peas!

​Hey, the Big Day is here! And, with it, those highly anticipated music performances! It's all so exciting. I'll be honest: I didn't pay too much attention to the pre-pregame stuff -- meaning Maroon 5's and Keith Urban's performances in tents outside of Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. I caught some, ... More >>

The Grammy Awards: My Top 10 Observer-ations

​10. Was it just me or did Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Sean Combs sound just like Mike Tyson? 9. Acceptance speeches are always fascinating. Last night Lady Gaga thanked Whitney Houston and Arcade Fire thanked all of Canada. But strangest of all, Train lead singer Pat Monahan gave a shoutout to Howar ... More >>

Robyn Makes The Most Of Her Second Chance

​10. Was it just me or did Puff Daddy/P. Diddy/Sean Combs sound just like Mike Tyson? 9. Acceptance speeches are always fascinating. Last night Lady Gaga thanked Whitney Houston and Arcade Fire thanked all of Canada. But strangest of all, Train lead singer Pat Monahan gave a shoutout to Howar ... More >>

Hey, Romeo, Have We Got Some Dining Date Tips for You

Dating advice. Everyone: books, shows, friends, animals, parents, tries to give it to you, but it never works. "Just be yourself," "Play hard to get," "Wait three days" are all about as useful as anger management tips from Meat Loaf. Since most first dates involve eating something, and City of At ... More >>

Ready For The Voice's Season Finale? Well, How About Some Local Connections To The Show?

​Confession time, y'all: I've been watching The Voice on NBC all season long. Kind of loving it, too. And why not? It's like the perfect blend of American Idol and Made. (Speaking of Made: I highly recommend trying to catch a re-run of Play-N-Skillz's recently aired episode of that show, especiall ... More >>

The Problem With... Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera's "Moves Like Jagger"

I gotta tell you something, readers. I haven't really followed The Voice, NBC's singing competition show. It was never a conscious decision. I just haven't really followed reality shows since the first couple seasons of Survivor. I guess, as a writer, I want to support my peers who work on scripted ... More >>

Sia, Oh Land, Ximena Sarinana

Sunday, August 7, at the Granada Theater

Last Night: Sia at the Granada Theater

SiaGranada TheaterAugust 7, 2011 Better than: watching someone with a gift trying to make it seem like work.Sia​ I don't know if Sia has been bestowed the nickname "The Voice."  She ought to, though. She certainly earned that title last night, performing before a sold out show at the G ... More >>

The Conversation: Is Playing Other People's Songs Respectable?

Dallas disco cover band Le Freak​A well-timed cover can be just the thing to take a band's live performance from good to great. But if the execution of the song is off, it could blow the whole set. On the flip side, although playing a cover is a risky move, sometimes the rewards can make an artist ... More >>