Guardian Music — As Kelli Dayton, this singer fronted trip-hoppers the Sneaker Pimps. Since then, she's adopted her father's surname and found a niche composing leftish-field poptronica. So there was every reason to expect her third solo album to be more of the same.... more info

Clickmusic — The Hookham Boys also consist of musicians from Massive Attack and Echo And The Bunnymen. more info

Get Weird — There’s a new party staring at The Cosmic Ballroom in Newcastle UK this Friday November 21st that features Justin Robertson, Midfield General and In Fligranti. For more info peep Facebook or Myspace and check out a nice Dis-Go-Tek by Geoff... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's got a very pop-art feel, visually,' singer says of her new direction.By James Montgomery Christina Aguilera Photo: Danny Martindale/FilmMagic The last time we saw Christina Aguilera, she was masquerading as a singing, dancing Vargas ... more info

Buzzgrinder — Christina Aguilera, who I know you all just love, will be collaborating with some rather impressive individuals for her upcoming album, due out next year. According to Billboard.com, Aguilera will work with the likes of Goldfrapp, Ladytron, and Sia ... more info

Pitchfork — It was plenty cool when Christina Aguilera collaborated with the likes of DJ Premier, Rich Harrison, and, yes, even Mark Ronson on 2006's monstrous Back to Basics. The double disc set saw a young lady too often relegated to "pop princess" tags taking... more info

Rolling Stone — Photo: Kitwood/Getty Christina Aguilera is closing the year looking forward and looking back. As she prepares to release her first greatest hits package, the singer is planning a new album she describes as “futuristic,” with collaborations with t... more info

MTV.com News — Singer hopes to release next full-length studio LP in summer 2009.By Jocelyn Vena Christina Aguilera Photo: MTV News Christina Aguilera has gone retro before, but this time she's putting a new spin on her own history. For her greatest-hit... more info

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Spinner.com — Filed under: The Chum BucketSpinner.com: Christina Aguilera is trying to gain some indie cred by enlisting the help of Goldfrapp and Ladytron. [Daily Mail]Why does Katy Perry keep agreeing to participate in these ridiculous onstage spectacles? [Best... more info