Sabrina Carpenter and Christina Aguilera Wow Fans in Los Angeles
Sabrina Carpenter was joined by Christina Aguilera for an unforgettable moment during her Short n’ Sweet Tour stop in Los Angeles on Friday (Nov. 15).
Surprise Collaboration with Christina Aguilera
The 25-year-old “Espresso” singer surprised fans at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena when she welcomed the iconic pop star, 43, on stage for a pair of duets. Together, they performed Aguilera’s classic hits “Ain’t No Other Man” and “What a Girl Wants.”
The surprise collaboration opened with Carpenter playing a game of Spin the Bottle with her backup dancers, announcing Xtina as the winner. As the crowd cheered, the five-time Grammy winner emerged from a platform beneath the stage and launched into “Ain’t No Other Man.”
The duo then slowed things down for a rendition of “What a Girl Wants,” evoking memories of the iconic performance they shared during Aguilera’s 25th anniversary celebration of her self-titled 1999 debut album, filmed at Spotify Studios in L.A.
Emotional Tribute and Personal Connection
“I’m freaking out,” Carpenter told to the crowd, before sharing a personal memory of Aguilera’s early influence on her. “I think the first time I ever heard your voice was when my mom played me a video of you singing ‘A Sunday Kind of Love’ at 8 years old,” she said, referencing Aguilera’s 1990 performance on Star Search. “It was the most inspiring thing for me to see as a young girl who wanted to sing but didn’t think I could do it at that age.”
Chart-Topping Hits and Playful Moments
Released in 1999, “What a Girl Wants” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “Ain’t No Other Man” hit No. 6 in 2006.
Carpenter’s Los Angeles concert also featured another playful moment, with Carpenter “arresting” actress Rachel Sennott during her song “Juno.” The pop star had pulled a similar stunt with Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown at an Atlanta tour stop in October.
FAQs
Q: How did the surprise collaboration between Sabrina Carpenter and Christina Aguilera come about?
A: Sabrina Carpenter and Christina Aguilera surprised fans at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena during Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour stop in Los Angeles. They performed duets of Aguilera’s classic hits “Ain’t No Other Man” and “What a Girl Wants.”
Q: What were some of the memorable moments from the concert?
A: The surprise collaboration opened with Carpenter playing Spin the Bottle with her backup dancers, announcing Xtina as the winner. The duo also performed a rendition of “What a Girl Wants” that evoked memories of their iconic performance during Aguilera’s 25th anniversary celebration.
Q: What personal connection did Sabrina Carpenter share with Christina Aguilera?
A: Carpenter shared a touching memory of Aguilera’s early influence on her, recalling the first time she heard Aguilera sing at 8 years old. This moment inspired Carpenter as a young girl who aspired to sing but doubted her abilities at that age.
Q: Which chart-topping hits did Sabrina Carpenter and Christina Aguilera perform together?
A: The duo performed “What a Girl Wants,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999, and “Ain’t No Other Man,” which reached No. 6 in 2006.
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