Christina Aguilera in 1999, at the beginning of her solo career, ... And I’m split right down the middle, half Irish and half Ecuadorian. I should not have to prove my ethnicity to anyone.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA EXPLAINS WHY SHE QUIT 'THE VOICE': ... And I’m split right down the middle, half Irish and half Ecuadorian. I should not have to prove my ethnicity to anyone.

Christina Aguilera told ‘Billboard’ that music executives wanted to change her last name to a stage name less “ethnic” early in her career. Here’s why Aguilera fought back.

Christina Aguilera reveals that in the early days of her career there was a 'big debate' among music executives around changing her 'ethnic' last name. By CARLY JOHNSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM.

Christina Aguilera performs onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022 held at Watsco Center ... More on September 29, 2022 in Coral Gables, Florida.

Christina Aguilera is an internationally famous pop star, but there was a time when music professionals feared her name was "too ethnic" to catch on. Watch Party Newsletter Best TV shows of 2025 ...

Christina Aguilera was almost not called Christina Aguilera. That’s right—according to Xtina, music executives suggested that she use a stage name early in her career.

Christina Aguilera may be an internationally famous pop star, but there was a time when music professionals feared her name wouldn’t catch on. In an interview with Billboard published Friday, ...