Christina Aguilera to launch Las Vegas residency in May

Christina Aguilera performs Dec. 31, 2018, at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square in New York. Aguilera is joining the growing number of musicians launching residencies in Las Vegas. The singer announced Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, that Christina Aguilera: The Xperience will open at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 31. Aguilera announced 16 performances. Tickets go on sale Saturday. (Joe Russo / Invision)
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NEW YORK – Christina Aguilera is joining the growing number of musicians launching residencies in Las Vegas.

The singer announced Tuesday that “Christina Aguilera: The Xperience” will open at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on May 31.

Aguilera announced 16 performances. Tickets go on sale Saturday.

The Grammy winner released her debut album in 1999 and is known for hits such as “Genie in a Bottle,” “Beautiful” and “Ain’t No Other Man.”

Aguilera released the album “Liberation,” last year. Two of its songs – “Fall in Line” with Demi Lovato and “Like I Do” with GoldLink – earned nominations at the 2019 Grammys, airing Feb. 10 in Los Angeles.

Others who have made Vegas a temporary home include Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, the Backstreet Boys and Mariah Carey.

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