This feud between Christina Aquilera and Lady Gaga has been going on for some time, but Aguilera added fuel to the fire with her recent comments in Out Magazine. When asked about Gaga, Christina said ’Oh, the newcomer? I think she’s really fun to look at.”
The conflict started in 2008 when she said: “I’m not quite sure who this person is, to be honest. I don’t know if it is a man or a woman. I just wasn’t sure. I really don’t spend any time on the Internet, so I guess I live a little under a rock in that respect.”
Apparently Aguilera realized quickly that talking maliciously about Gaga is bad for her publicity and published a letter on her website addressing the issue:
I would like to take a moment to clarify something that has been brought to my attention this morning. It is very easy for comments to be taken out of context and create unnecessary drama-especially between us women. So I would like to tell you all directly so my words can not be misconstrued to sell someone else’s story…I have absolutely nothing against Lady Gaga or any other female artist in this business. I think she is great, and I appreciate any woman fearless enough to go against the norm. She has earned her success with hard work and a clear focus and I have nothing but respect for that. There is room for all of us on everyone’s iPods.
This is not the first time I have been unfairly pitted against another female artist but it will be the last time I comment on the matter.
We will see…