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Christina Aguilera Reflects on Early Career Struggles

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Christina Aguilera recently reflected on the challenges she faced during the era of her self-titled debut album, which just marked its 25th anniversary.

In an interview with *Paper* magazine, Aguilera, now 43, discussed feeling uncomfortable with the pressure to portray a hypersexualized, innocent image that didn’t align with her true self. She expressed her frustration with the industry’s expectations and how it influenced her decision to shift her image dramatically with the release of her 2002 hit single “Dirrty.”

Aguilera revealed that her early success came with significant downsides, including the pressure from male figures in the industry who tried to shape her image. This experience led her to create empowering songs like “Fighter,” where she pushed back against the conflicting expectations of being both sexy and sweet. Looking back, Aguilera acknowledges how these experiences shaped her journey, teaching her valuable lessons about authenticity and self-expression.


 

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Davido’s Timeless Album Hits 100k Sales in the UK and Earns Silver Certification

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Nigerian music star Davido, known by his real name David Adeleke, has earned a Silver Certification in the UK for his hit album Timeless. The album made waves across major streaming platforms like Spotify Nigeria, Boomplay, Audiomack, and YouTube, smashing records and setting new milestones.

Music stats platform Chart Data revealed that Timeless received the certification after surpassing 100,000 unit sales in the UK. The project didn’t just stop at commercial success. It also brought Davido a Headies nomination for ‘Song of the Year’ and two Grammy nods of ‘Best Global Album’ and ‘Best Global Music Performance’.

After dropping the album in March 2023, Davido took the excitement worldwide with his Timeless Tour, performing for fans across different continents.


 

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“My Sweet Gentleman” — Lolo 1 Surprises Fans with Romantic Birthday Post

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Nollywood actress, Lolo 1, gives a pleasant surprise to fans and followers as she reveals her new partner.

The actress took to her official Instagram page and shared a picture of her partner while celebrating his birthday. She captioned the post “Happy birthday to my sweet gentleman. A complex, beautiful piece of God’s unique creation.”

Meanwhile, it can be recalled that speculations about the two began after their interaction in a comment section, where her partner, Lawrence, wished her a happy International Women’s Day “Happy International Women’s Day, my lady. Thanks for always being a good woman.”


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“You Now Drink Bottled Water” — Portable Claps Back at VeryDarkMan’s Tinubu Criticism

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Nigerian activist, VeryDarkMan, makes headlines as an online feud between him and singer Portable erupts and gains attention.

It can be noted that the activist took to social media to express his frustration with the current state of the economy and shared that President Tinubu might just be remembered the same way former President Buhari was.

Portable then reacted and openly disagreed with the activist, saying “VeryDarkMan, it won’t be well with you. Before, you used to drink sachet water, but since Tinubu came in, you’re now drinking bottled water. That shows he is working as a president.”


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