Justin Sheds A Band; Christina Sheds Inhibitions

Jae-Ha Kim of the Chicago Sun-Times reviewed the first of two consecutive Chicago-area shows Tuesday (July 22) at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena. Kim says of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake: “Looking lean and buff in baggy white slacks and a sleeveless hoodie, Timberlake showed off some intricate dance moves of the pop- and-lock kind that suited his musical style.” As for Christina Aguilera, Kim says, “That Aguilera has a strong, beautiful voice is undeniable regardless of what you think of her songs. She was completely comfortable performing a brilliantly theatrical version of ‘Contigo en la Distancia.’ And on her current album, ‘Stripped,’ it’s evident she has grown into her booming voice. Too often, though, that voice got lost amid all the percussion.”