• On January 3, Christina Aguilera announced that she is postponing her Las Vegas residency.
  • She shared the news that she was sick with "a new year flu" on her Instagram Story.
  • The singer said that she will reschedule two shows this weekend so she can rest.

On Wednesday, January 3, Christina Aguilera, 43, announced that she is postponing a few of her Las Vegas residency shows due to illness. The "What a Girl Wants" singer shared on her Instagram Story that she came down with the flu and is unable to perform her upcoming concerts.

"AFTER WELCOMING YOU ALL TO THE NEW YEAR FROM THE STAGE IN LAS VEGAS. I'VE BEEN WELCOMED WITH A NEW YEAR FLU!!!," she wrote on Instagram. "I AM SORRY TO SHARE THAT MY TWO SHOWS THIS WEEKEND WILL BE RESCHEDULED WHILE I REST - AND I CANNOT WAIT TO BE BACK ON THAT STAGE IN A FEW WEEKS."

She added, "I'M INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THIS SHOW AND GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE SUPPORT AND LOVE AFTER OPENING WEEKEND! SEE YOU SOON 🤒 😷."

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Christina's Las Vegas residency launched with two shows on December 30 and December 31, 2023. The pop star expressed her gratitude for the experience by posting a highlight reel on her Instagram. "MY 2023 💎✨ Tonight marks the beginning of a new chapter," she wrote. "I couldn’t think of a better way to bid farewell to this incredible year than to spend this night in LAS VEGAS with all of you, surrounded by your energy and enthusiasm."

Christina ended the post on an inspirational note: "Cheers to the magical moments we’ll create, the music that will fill our hearts, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead🥂."

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In addition to her residency, Xtina seems to have a pretty jam-packed year ahead. The Burlesque star is reportedly serving as executive producer on a stage adaption of the 2010 musical film, per People.


She paid tribute to the film and her costar, Cher, in October with her Halloween costume on Instagram. "On my favorite day of the year it's only right to turn back time and tribute the OG trailblazer @cher," she captioned the post. "Cher's message through her music and style has left a permanent mark on the world and to this day, I still can't believe I had the opportunity to work with such a legend!!!!"

"No one could ever fill the shoes of the great & powerful Cher. The love and respect I have for you is endless," she added.

Christina further teased her love for the film by posting a sneak peek from her Vegas rehearsals. To give fans a glimpse into her setlist, she posted a clip of herself singing "Guy What Takes His Time," a song featured in Burlesque. “10 days ‘til show day 🎤,” she wrote in the caption.

Feel better, Christina!

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Sydney Wingfield
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Sydney is a freelance writer in the beauty, lifestyle, and wellness space. She has written for multiple publications throughout her career, including InStyle, Architectural Digest, Glamour, and Elle, in addition to a copywriting for a handful of beauty and wellness brands.