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Christina Aguilera spills to ‘Drag Race’ cast what song was about a gay ex
the single ‘Infatuation’ was off her 2002 album ‘Stripped’
Christina Aguilera (Screenshot courtesy of YouTube)
Christina Aguilera got candid about the inspiration behind her song “Infatuation” from her 2002 album “Stripped” on the first episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked.”
Contestant Vanessa Vanjie Mateo asks Aguilera who she was referencing in the song which describes a Puerto Rican lover.
“Who was Puerto Rican? ‘Cause you know I might be related to him,” Mateo asks.
“It was heartbreaking because I found out he played for your team, not mine,” Aguilera responds.
“He’s going to see this and he’s gonna be mad,” Mateo says.
Aguilera replies, “I hope so, girl.”
In 2002, Aguilera revealed to MTV News that the song was inspired by her ex-boyfriend, dancer Jorge Santos.
The singer also addressed the ex behind her hit single “Fighter.”
“Was that about someone?” contestant Monique Heart asks. “Girl, you read him for the back room. When you said, ‘You tried to take a joy ride and came down in flames,’ I said, ‘Oooh.’ She read him.’”
“Of course it was,” Aguilera says.
“When you said, ‘You tried to take a joyride just came down in flames,’ I said, ‘She read him. No alimony, bitch,’” Heart continued.
“He deserved it. He deserved it,” Aguilera adds.
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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