December 28, 2003
Aguilera voted top role model

ComprasSaucy chart star Christina Aguilera - famed for her scanty outfits - was namedthe top role model by teenage girls.

The Dirrty singer was named the biggest inspiration by readers of teen mag Sugar who praised her for being "strong minded" and "independent".

Aguilera, who frequently flaunts her sexuality and has a number of body piercings, beat last year's poll winner Pink.

The February 2004 issue of best-selling teen mag Sugar has its second countdown of the top inspirations.

December 22, 2003
Christina Aguilera Donates $200K To Women's Shelter

Pop star Christina Aguilera sings about the alleged abuse she and her mother suffered at the hand of her father in the song "I'm Okay" -- but Aguilera did more than just sing about domestic abuse on Sunday.

The 23-year-old pop diva, who hails from the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford, visited the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh where she has donated $200,000.

Aguilera spent two hours signing autographs and talking to the 18 women and 23 children at the shelter in Pittsburgh's Oakland section. She also helped wrap Christmas presents for children at the shelter.

Aguilera, who now lives in California, was in the area visiting her mother, Shelly Kearns, for the holiday.