Why anybody bothered to make Burlesque or give it such a wide release might be a mystery. Until it's revealed that Screen Gems chief Clint Culpepper greenlighted his boyfriend's $55+ million passion project. (Their on-set strife over budget, schedule, and creative decisions resulted in the most expensive film in Screen Gems history, and word is they're now broken up after 20 years. Awkward.) But novice director Steven Antin deserves at least some credit for bringing back Cher to the big screen: they both dated David Geffen, and the mogul urged Cher to take the role. She hasn't had a major film since 1999's Tea With Mussolini and is a bonafide national treasure. But am I the only one who can't stand Christina Aguilera's hammy vocal stylings or Steven's sister Robin Antin "Pussycat Dolls" slutty dance gyrations? No matter. The studio claims this is an event musical made "for women young and old and it offers pure moviegoing fun" for the holidays. Too bad no one showed up in theaters even if the soundtrack opened to #1 on iTunes and is currently #11 overall. Screen Gems did its best to market this clunker by arranging for live performances with Christina on the Dancing With The Stars season finale as well as on the American Music Awards. And for Cher to do her first major interviews in 10 years and have her hand and feet immortalized in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theater. The studio also did grassroots marketing in the gay community and sponsored pride parades in LA, NY, and San Francisco, as well as Burlesque-themed nights and "Cher-aoke" in gay bars across the country.

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Edited November 27, 201015 yr by Sylph

The Star Mangled Banner

Discuss:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R-1z_okryw

Yeah I read that she effed it up really bad and it was embarrassing

Let's forget that she flubbed a line or two: that performance, vocally was pretty bad. The notes were just all over the place and she(like every other lameass popstar) didn't understand that less is more. Sing this anthem like you love this country.

That wasn't love for country; that was tacky, unnecessary vocal gymnastics. And I give it a 4.

Edited February 7, 201114 yr by bellcurve

Horrendous, absolutely horrendous.

She's been oversinging for practically her whole career, but it has never been that bad. It was like she was trying to be Whitney Houston.

I really enjoyed her from 1999-2004.

I've never understood the appeal of her or Britney.........

I really enjoyed her from 1999-2004.

Yep... its all been downhill since then. Stripped was one of the best albums of the past decade IMO. And Christina does try to hard with the voice. She has an amazing voice outright... no need to be trying so hard to match Whitney/Mariah circa 1990.

Its sad, really. Christina had the vocal talent that should have been able to sustain her mainstream success alot longer than it has. I think this display proves she is so far beyond relevant, its not funny. If you had told me 10 years ago Britney's career would be in a better position in 2011 than Christina's I would have laughed... not laughing now.

Edited February 7, 201114 yr by Adam

Horrendous, absolutely horrendous.

It certainly was. But I guess in modern times, we are cursed to have to suffer through every bitch in the universe trying to do some imitation of Mariah. Who needs notes or time signature, just slow it down or speed it up any way you please, and sing nothing but runs, so one doesn't recognize the melody anymore. I'd love to sit Christina down and and show her this to see how it's done:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg3f4WFg9d8

Here's an article defending Christina's flub http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/07/super-bowl-christina-aguilera-star-spangled-banner/

Sigh....this was my last favorite of hers....

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It certainly was. But I guess in modern times, we are cursed to have to suffer through every bitch in the universe trying to do some imitation of Mariah. Who needs notes or time signature, just slow it down or speed it up any way you please, and sing nothing but runs

This is one of the worst trends in music, and it sucks with every single singer including Mariah. Just sing the freaking note.

No one will ever accuse the Backstreet Boys of being musical giants, but they just sing the song, hit the notes, and yet put their own little Backstreet spin on it

and this is sort of the opposite of Aguilera. Neil Diamond was never known for holding long notes, and he just sells it by singing like he believes the words he is saying.

I guess that is the mark of whether or not it is a good rendition: can the crowd sing along. Aguilera downright sucked. The song was painful to listen to.

Yeah it seems like some artists want to use it to showcase their voices rather than sing the song

Simon Cowell said that Christina's performance sounded like all the fans at the game had sat on a cat.....LMAO!!