Christina shines in Times Square

Aguilera and Seacrest on stageChristina took the stage late New Year's Eve right before the ball dropped, and dropped a a bomb of her own — her new single. "Candyman" is the third single from her platinum double-disc album Back to Basics and is sure to be a hit once it hits radio early this year.

At 11:42, Christina made a rare television appearance to promote her latest album, and treated the New York crowd to "Candyman," as well as one of her old hits from Stripped, the rangey anthem "Fighter." With her adorable golden curls and her signature ruby red lipstick, she belted out the songs better than she's ever done on TV before, specifically "Fighter" where she nailed the high note at the bridge that she often avoids live.

Even after a hugely successful European tour that surely put serious strain on her iconic voice, she still showed up half of the women in the industry today.

Host Ryan Seacrest, who had stated before the broadcast he was hoping to get a midnight kiss from Christina, actually did get his wish, saying "I know you're married, but..." and subsequently kissed her on the cheek as she giggled.
Christina at the Hudson Hotel
Later that same evening, she went on to host a party a the Hudson luxury hotel in New York City. She changed into a simpler brown dress for the event.

Going into 2007, with her North American tour finally beginning, and the fresh, fun, and catchy "Candyman" finally being released after the misstep that was "Hurt" (RCA wanted "Hurt," Christina wanted "Candyman"), it looks like she is ready to come into the new year with her voice better at its best. With her album already at 3 million sales worldwide, on mainly the success of one single and very little promotion, the best reviews of her career, and two more Grammy nominations to add to her three wins, she's excited for a wonderful 2007.