Christina Aguilera to perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards

Pop diva Christina Aguilera has joined the likes of Coldplay, Enrique Iglesias, Pink, Robbie Williams and Wyclef Jean as performers at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 to take place at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona on November 14.

Christina has become one of the world’s leading female artists since her smash debut single Genie In A Bottle three years ago. Since then, she has released a couple of number one singles; sold more than 13 million copies of her eponymous debut album; recorded acclaimed Spanish-language and Christmas albums; and joined forces with Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Pink on the worldwide smash Lady Marmalade.

Christina Aguilera is all set to release her new album "Stripped," and its lead-off single Dirrty.

Christina Aguilera joins Coldplay, Enrique Iglesias, Pink, Robbie Williams and Wyclef Jean as a performer at the 9th annual awards which will be hosted by rap artist Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.

Also, pop superstar Kylie Minogue, British hip-hop sensation Ms. Dynamite, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Ronan Keating and Pharrell of N*E*R*D have been confirmed as celebrity presenters at the awards, joining previously announced Pierce Brosnan & Halle Berry, Spanish supermodel Esther Cañadas, Holly Valance, Sugababes, Nick Carter and Tiziano Ferro.

The MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 premieres on MTV Philippines (Channel 41) on Nov. 30 at 9 p.m. with repeats on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.

More performers and Award presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

The MTV Europe Music Awards 2002 is sponsored by D&G, Vodafone, Foot Locker and American Express.