Gaga vs. X-tina

It seems like everyone and their grandmother are trying to emulate Lady Gaga.  In a video shoot for Christina Aguilera's new single, Not myself tonight, X-Tina seems to be drawing a "little inspiration" from Gagita.  Watch the clip from her video here.

These images were released to promote her new single Not Myself Tonight.  The first photo is very reminiscent of Lady Gaga or a blonde Annie Lennox.  My mom mentioned how Lady Gaga sounds like Annie Lennox, and it made me so angry and upset, she took the comment back. In the last photo of Aguilera, she dons the vinyl corset/garter belt combo and leather gloves that kind of remind me of Madonna in the early 90s.  Aguilera (or maybe it's just her stylist) is drawing heavy influence from Gaga, as demonstrated by the photos below...

Is this copying?  Or imitation?  Granted, celebrities have worn Carreras before, but the red lipstick and white hair is all too familiar.  At least Aguilera didn't completely copy Gaga by opting for a black pair of Carrera sunglasses instead.

In this still, Aguilera seems to be emulating Gaga's dance sequence from Bad Romance. Personally, I don't understand the need to copy a video to this degree.  Gaga has revolutionized the music video, and has raised the bar for video production.  Every artist needs a high-budget, choreographed video complete with couture outfits.  (see Miley Cyrus' Can't be Tamed video). 

Aguilera is a talented performer with an awesome voice, the truth is, she doesn't need all this armour to pull off a look.  One thing is for certain, Aguilera could outsing and dance circles around Gaga.  Gaga is a weak performer live (I'm sorry, she's awesome but her voice live is pathetic), yet Aguilera can hold the high notes and dance around onstage.

Three years ago, when Aguilera released her Back to Basics CD, her look was elegant Old-Hollywood.  It suited her and her songs showcased her voice for their true quality.  I think Aguilera should stop trying to be a headline-making popstar and should focus on using her voice to make great soul music.