Let the diva-tude begin!

Filming got underway on Tuesday for the super seksi flick Burlesque.

Christina Aguilera was on set filming a scene where her character packs up and leaves for El Lay to pursue a singing career and eventually gets hired by Cher to work at her burlesque club.

When X-Tina wasn't filming she was closely followed by her own personal umbrella holder to shield away those pesky UV rays.

Hey, she never claimed not to be a diva!

[Image via On Location News.]

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Gwen Stefani wasn't the only hot celebrity momma dressed up to go trick-or-treating with the kiddies this weekend.

Christina Aguilera joined in on the fun with some matching outfits for her and the adorable little Max Liron.

The mommy-son duo went dressed as skeletons with Aguilera also sporting a pirate eye patch with a skeleton on it.

Cuteness!

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

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As we previously reported, Cher, Christina Aguilera and Twilight's Cam Gigandet have signed on to Burlesque, a semi-musical revolving around a burlesque club.

We were wavering on it before, but now the deal is sealed for us!

Kristen Bell is on board!

The former stage actress is set to play the lead dancer at the nightclub run by Cher. But, when Xtina shows up and steals the show, mayjah catfights ensue.

Loves it!

Plus, Stanley Tucci just signed on and everything he does is amazeballs!!

As much as the plot sounds like Showgirls, we're gonna have to see it!

Will U?!

[Image via WENN.]

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After being honored as Billboard's Rising Star last Friday, Lady GaGa's hit song Paparazzi made it to the #7 spot on the Billboard Pop Songs chart - up from #11 - making the song her FOURTH top ten hit in the chart.

Paparazzi is also currently #6 on the Hot 100.

Gagita is the fifth female in the chart's history to have at least 4 top 10 singles from a debut album, joining the ranks of Alanis Morissette, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and Fergie.

Congrats to the new Princess of Pop!

[Image via PNP/WENN.]

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But we won't be hearing it until next year!

Tricky Stewart, the mastermind behind Rihanna's Umbrella and Beyonce's Single Ladies, is working with Christina Aguilera on her upcoming album.

He says:

"It's just great. I wouldn't say that it's alternative, I wouldn't say that it's different. Christina's always been an artist that moves the bar and that's what the great ones do. They don't stay in the same place for too long and this album is just another move for her. I really feel it's one of her best bodies of work that I've heard since Stripped."

Aguilera also collaborated with different artists on the album including M.I.A., Santigold, Sia, Le Tigre, Ladytron and Flo Rida.

Sounds like it's going to be good, but the pop star is concentrating on her movie career at the moment, working on Burleseque with the legendary Cher.

Tricky says:

"She's gonna do the film first. She didn't want to not be able to promote this record because it's going to be a big record for her. The album is finished. She's mixing. She hasn't made a final decision about what the first single is, but I know everyone feels good about their options."

Well that's exciting!

Are U looking forward to hearing Xtina's newest track?

[Image via Adriana M. Barraza / WENN.]

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Not only has Christina Aguilera lent her voice and image to a PSA for the World Hunger Relief campaign, the pop star just returned from a trip to Guatemala where she witnessed starvation and malnutrition first-hand.

Aguilera and husband Jordan Bratman traveled to villages near Lake Atitlan to meet the people of Guatemala that the WFP continues to aid.

Says Christina:

"I wanted to see with my own eyes what hunger means. As a mom my heart just breaks when I see how young mothers… struggle to feed their children. I don’t think I can ever forget these images. The people of WFP do such a great job helping hungry children and mothers. I'm thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful project and incredible team."

According to reports, over 80% of the children in Guatemala are malnourished, placing it 4th highest of the countries with the largest number of malnourished children.

So how has the trip affected Aguilera?

"One of the biggest lessons I’m taking away from this trip is the importance of healthy food," Christina explained. "If a child under two doesn’t get the nutrients they need, we can never fix the damage later on."

So true!

You continue to inspire us all, bb.

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Caliente!

Twilight's Cam Gigandet just signed on to star in Burlesque, a musical film, opposite Cher and Christina Aguilera.

"It's about a girl from the Midwest who moves out to Los Angeles to pursue her career as a singer," explains Cam. "Obviously, it's Christina Aguilera, so she has an amazing voice. She finds a club run by Cher, a burlesque club. And she takes it to a whole new level and, of course, meets me — the love of her life."

The film has been highly anticipated since it was announced last June and the hottie may be just what the movie needs by way of teenage girl appeal.

"I am a struggling piano player, and I'm currently working as a bartender at Cher's burlesque club," said Gigandet of his character. "Christina and I meet, fall in love, and drama ensues."

But, can he sing and dance?!

Absolutely not, he claims, but, "It's a very sexy, sexy movie."

We're not sure if he can act either, but remove that shirt and we'll believe anything he says!

[Image via AP Images and WENN.]

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Christina Aguilera may be divalicious, but she has overcome many obstacles to get where she is today!

The singer is opening up in a new TV about the childhood trauma she suffered at the hands of her abusive army sergeant father.

"I witnessed a lot of unpleasant things - a lot of pushing and shoving and fighting and quarrelling. Growing up I did not feel safe. Feeling powerless is the worst feeling in the world. I turned to singing as an outlet. The pain at home is where my love for music came from," said Xtina.

Aguilera's mother, Shelly, left her husband and took the children away from their father when she found 4-year old Christina with blood dripping from her chin.

"I scooped her up and said, 'Oh my God. What's wrong?' She told me, 'Daddy wanted to take a nap and I made too much noise,'" divulged Shelly.

And although her father has since begged to be forgiven, the songstress has no intention to have a relationship with him.

"I let him back into my life briefly but I soon realized that he is not necessary in my life," said Christina.

Thankfully Aguilera has been able to channel her pain into her art and she's sharing her story.

If you are the victim of abuse, please tell someone!

[Image via WENN.]

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Why's Christina Aguilera so emotional?

Hormones maybe?

The petite singer with the huge vocals opens up during a recent interview about her hubby of almost four years, Jordan Bratman.

She even gets teary-eyed and later cries when speaking about how great her hubby is and what a good father he is to their son Max.

The full interview airs on E! on September 2nd.

But check out a clip of the emotional interview above!

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