Christina Aguilera

Christina Maria Aguilera (born December 18 1980 in Staten Island, New York), colloquially known as Xtina, is an American popular music singer-songwriter. She is most often recognized by her notable vocal abilities and unorthodox fashion sense. Her vocal skills have been compared to those of singers such as Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, and she is one of the most prominent recording artists of her generation. She has achieved four number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as two top five albums and four Grammy Awards in the United States.

Charity work

Throughout her career, Aguilera has been involved with certain charities. Aguilera was the first celebrity to sign a letter from PETA to the South Korean government asking that the country stop its alleged "abuse of dogs and cats killed for food". Aguilera made major contributions to the Women's Center & Shelter Of Greater Pittsburgh. She also contributes in the fight against AIDS, by participating in AIDS Project Los Angeles' Artists Against AIDS "What's Going On?" cover project.

Related Topics:
Charities - AIDS - What's Going On?

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