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Clockwise from top L: Holly Tucker, Sasha Allen, Michelle Chamuel, Danielle Bradbery, Amber Carrington, Judith Hill, the Swon Brothers -- Zach and Colton -- and Sarah Simmons talk to OTRC.com after a live taping of The Voice season 4 on May 27, 2013. - Provided courtesy of OTRC
05/28/2013

The top 8 finalists of NBC's "The Voice" chatted with OTRC.com recently and discussed their strategies for winning season 4. (May 27, 2013)

Seven out of the eight have pretty much the same tactic -- staying true to who they are and being themselves.

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05/17/2013
Christina Aguilera talks to OTRC.com in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, 2012, the day she announced the nominees of the 2012 American Music Awards. - Provided courtesy of OTRC

Alright, so after weeks of rumors and speculation, here's the official plan for "The Voice."

Original coaches Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green WILL return to the NBC singing contest series for season 5 this fall, as scheduled, NBC announced in a statement obtained by OTRC.com on Friday, May 17.

05/15/2013
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Shakira appears during the May 8, 2013 episode of The Voice. - Provided courtesy of Trae Patton / NBC

Shakira is not returning to "The Voice" next season, according to a recent interview.

When asked if she would be returning for the show's fifth season, the singer reportedly told "Access Hollywood" on May 14, "Not for next season, for sure."

05/14/2013
Christina Aguilera arrives at the 4th season premiere screening of The Voice at the TCL Theatre on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in Los Angeles. - Provided courtesy of AP / Jordan Strauss

Christina Aguilera will return for season 5 of NBC's "The Voice" as previously planned, a report says, adding that CeeLo Green, another original show coach, is still in negotiations to return to the singing contest series.

An NBC rep had no immediate comment and the two have also not addressed the issue publicly. USA Today, which carried the report, also added that it is unclear what the coach line-up will be like when the show returns this fall.

05/09/2013
Shakira appears in a scene from the NBC competition series The Voice in March 2013. - Provided courtesy of NBC

Shakira is opening up about her most important role yet: Mommy.

The 36-year-old singer, who is known for numerous hit songs and her signature dance moves, opened up about her new bundle of the joy at an event for "The Voice" in West Hollywood, Calif. The performer talked about her post-baby body after receiving a compliment from a reporter.

04/12/2013
Shakira posted this photo of herself with son Milan on the set of NBCs The Voice on April 11, 2013. Clearly Milans intrigued by this performance, she said. - Provided courtesy of twitter.com/shakira/status/322469125328887808 / pic.twitter.com/JKk3SZZDDk

Meet the newest -- and cutest -- guest judge of "The Voice" -- Shakira's baby boy, Milan.

The 36-year-old Colombian pop star and boyfriend Gerard Pique welcomed their son on Jan. 22 in Barcelona, Spain. She made her debut as a judge and mentor on "The Voice" in March.

02/04/2013
Shakiras boyfriend Gerard Pique and their son Milan appear in a photo posted on her website on Feb. 4, 2013. - Provided courtesy of shakira.com

Shakira has shared the first public photo of her first child, son Milan, almost two weeks after he was born.

On February 4, two days after her 36th birthday, the Colombian Latin pop singer posted on her website a picture of boyfriend Gerard Pique holding their son. She also shared a link to a UNICEF fundraising page.

01/22/2013
Shakira appears with boyfriend Gerard Pique in a photo posted on her official Facebook page on January 16, 2013. - Provided courtesy of Facebook.com/Shakira / JAUME LAIGUANA

Shakira and her boyfriend have welcomed their first bundle of joy.

The 35-year-old Colombian Latin pop singer welcomed her first child, a son, with boyfriend Gerard Pique, according to her official website.

01/16/2013
Shakira appears with boyfriend Gerard Pique in a photo posted on her official Facebook page on January 16, 2013. - Provided courtesy of Facebook.com/Shakira / JAUME LAIGUANA

Shakira took to her social media accounts on Wednesday, January 16, to show off a new baby bump picture with boyfriend Gerard Pique and invited her fans to attend an online baby shower she's hosting in conjunction with UNICEF.

"We'd like to celebrate the imminent birth of our first child with all of you. #babyshower," the pop star wrote on Twitter.

11/18/2012
Justin Bieber appears on stage after winning an award at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. - Provided courtesy of ABC / Todd Wawrychuck

The 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs) ceremony, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 18.

Check out a full list of winners for the 2012 American Music Awards (NOTE: Refresh for updates)

10/09/2012
Singer Rihanna performs onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sept. 21, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - Provided courtesy of AP / Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel

The nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs) ceremony, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, have been revealed.

Rihanna and Nicki Minaj lead the pack with four individual nods, while Justin Bieber, his mentor Usher, Maroon 5, Drake and the group One Director each earned three nominations. Other nominees include Rihanna's ex Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Pitbull. This year's ceremony also features a new category - Electronic Dance Music. Check out a full list of nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards.

11/18/2012
Justin Bieber appears in a photo from the set of The View on June 19, 2012. - Provided courtesy of ABC / Lou Rocco

The nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs) ceremony, which marks its 40th anniversary this year, include Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber.

The two former artists lead the pack with four individual nods, while Bieber, his mentor Usher, Maroon 5, Drake and the group One Direction each earned three nominations. Other nominees include Rihanna's ex Chris Brown, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Pitbull.

10/16/2012
Shakira appears in this Twitter photo before her concert at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan on Oct. 14, 2012. - Provided courtesy of instagram.com/p/QxwOMzIjri/ twitter.com/shakira

Shakira, who is pregnant with her first child, showcased her baby bump at her concert in Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday.

The 35-year-old Colombian Latin pop singer announced in September that she and boyfriend Gerard Pique, a 25-year-old Spanish soccer player, were expecting a baby. She told German TV station RTL earlier this month that she is six months along and that their child is a boy.

09/19/2012
Shakira and Gerard Pique appear in a photo posted on the singers official Facebook page on January 9, 2012. - Provided courtesy of Facebook.com/shakira

Shakira is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, 25-year-old Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique.

The 35-year-old singer announced the news on Facebook, writing on September 19, "As some of you may know, Gerard and I are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby!"

09/17/2012
L to R: Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green appear in an undated publicity photo for NBCs The Voice. - Provided courtesy of NBC

Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are taking time off from the NBC singing contest series "The Voice" to pursue other projects and will not serve as coaches on the upcoming fourth season, while Latin pop star Shakira and R&B singer Usher will take their place.

The network announced the news in a statement on Monday, September 17, a week after the premiere of season 3. Remaining coaches Adam Levine and Blake Shelton will remain through season 4, which is set to premiere in the spring of 2013.

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