Christina Milian is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition after signing with Def Soul and releasing her self-titled debut album in 2001, which featured popular singles like "AM to PM" and "When You Look at Me." Her career continued to flourish with the release of her second album, "It's About Time," in 2004, which included the hit single "Dip It Low." Milian also showcased her vocal talents by performing the theme song for the Disney Channel animated series, "Kim Possible." Her musical style is primarily R&B and pop, and she achieved chart success in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
September 26, 1981: Birth of Christina Milian
Christina Milian was born on September 26, 1981 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
2000: Collaboration with Ja Rule
In 2000, Christina Milian made her first professional musical appearance on rapper Ja Rule's second studio album, "Rule 3:36," featuring on the hit single "Between Me and You."
October 9, 2001: International Release of Debut Album
Christina Milian's self-titled debut album was released internationally on October 9, 2001, following the cancellation of its US release.
2001: Debut Album Release
Christina Milian released her self-titled debut album in 2001, featuring popular singles like "AM to PM" and "When You Look at Me," which achieved significant chart success.
2001: Songwriting for Jennifer Lopez and PYT
Milian showcased her songwriting skills in 2001 by co-writing "Play" for Jennifer Lopez's album "J. Lo" and "Same Ol' Same Ol'" for the girl group PYT.
2001: Release of "Kairo"
The Japanese horror film "Kairo" was released in 2001, which would later be remade as "Pulse" in 2005, starring Christina Milian.
2002: Hosting "Becoming Presents: Wannabe"
Christina Milian hosted MTV's live music competition series "Becoming Presents: Wannabe" in 2002.
2002: Collaboration with Hilary Duff and Continued Success
In 2002, Christina Milian collaborated with Hilary Duff on the song "I Heard Santa on the Radio" for Duff's Christmas album "Santa Claus Lane." She also experienced continued success with the UK top-ten hit "It's All Gravy," a duet with British rapper Romeo.
2002: "Call Me, Beep Me!" for Disney Channel
In 2002, she lent her voice to the theme song "Call Me, Beep Me!" for the Disney Channel's animated series Kim Possible.
2003: Christina Milian Begins Dating Nick Cannon
Christina Milian and Nick Cannon's romance began in 2003 after meeting on the set of their film, Love Don't Cost a Thing.
2003: Lead Role in "Love Don't Cost a Thing"
Christina Milian landed her first lead acting role in the 2003 film "Love Don't Cost a Thing."
2003: Voice Acting Debut in "Def Jam Vendetta"
Christina Milian made her video game debut in 2003, lending her voice to the character Angeline "Angel" Rodriguez in "Def Jam Vendetta."
2003: Shift at Def Soul Records and Milian's Transition
In 2003, Def Soul Records shifted its focus, leading to Milian's transition to Island Records.
July 13, 2004: Release of "It's About Time" in the US
Christina Milian's second studio album, "It's About Time," saw its US release on July 13, 2004.
2004: Release of Second Album "It's About Time"
Milian's second album, "It's About Time," was released in 2004, marked by the success of her hit single "Dip It Low," featuring Fabolous, which reached number five on the U.S. Billboard chart.
2005: Release of "It's About Time" and Career Milestones
In 2005, Christina Milian released her second studio album, "It's About Time," marking a shift towards R&B. The album, featuring the hit single "Dip It Low," achieved commercial success and garnered Grammy Award nominations.
2005: Film Roles and Soundtrack Contributions
Christina Milian starred in the movie "Be Cool" and contributed to its soundtrack in 2005. She also took on a lead role in the horror film "Pulse."
2005: Christina Milian Ends Relationship with Nick Cannon
Christina Milian ended her two-and-a-half-year relationship with Nick Cannon in 2005 due to infidelity.
May 16, 2006: Release of "So Amazin'"
Christina Milian released her third studio album, "So Amazin'," on May 16, 2006, featuring the single "Say I" with Young Jeezy.
June 2006: Departure from Island Records and Release of Compilation Album
In June 2006, Christina Milian was dropped by Island Records. Following her departure, she released her first compilation album, "The Best of Christina Milian."
2006: Release of "So Amazin'"
Christina Milian released her third studio album, "So Amazin'," in 2006.
2006: Christina Milian and Andre Lyon Start Dating
Following the completion of her album So Amazin' in 2006, Christina Milian started dating Andre Lyon, a member of the production duo Cool & Dre.
2006: Lead Role in "Pulse"
She starred in the horror film "Pulse" in 2006.
April 30, 2008: Christina Milian Publicly Forgives Nick Cannon
Christina Milian publicly expressed forgiveness towards her ex-boyfriend, Nick Cannon, on his wedding day to Mariah Carey on April 30, 2008.
October 6, 2008: Premiere of "Us Against the World"
On October 6, 2008, Christina Milian premiered her single "Us Against the World," produced by Madd Scientist, on MySpace.
October 2008: Signing with MySpace Records and New Music
Christina Milian signed with MySpace Records in 2008 and began working on her album "Dream in Color." She released the single "Us Against the World" during this time.
October 2008: Release of "Us Against the World"
In October 2008, Christina Milian released the single "Us Against the World."
2008: Ongoing Work on a Fourth Studio Album
Since 2008, Christina Milian has been working on her fourth studio album, but its release has been repeatedly delayed.
2008: Television and Film Appearances
Christina Milian starred in the ABC Family Christmas movie "Snowglobe" and had a role in the film "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" in 2008. She also starred in the straight-to-DVD film "Bring It On: Fight to the Finish" and the video game "Need for Speed: Undercover."
2008: Video Game Role in "Need for Speed: Undercover"
Christina Milian appeared as Carmen Mendez in the video game "Need for Speed: Undercover" in 2008.
February 2009: Christina Milian and Andre Lyon Break Up
Christina Milian and Andre Lyon decided to part ways amicably in February 2009, citing the challenges of long distance and their individual aspirations.
March 2009: Album Title Change to "Elope"
In March 2009, Christina Milian changed the title of her upcoming album from "Dream in Color" to "Elope," reflecting themes of independence and self-determination.
June 2009: Completion of Recording for "Elope"
By June 2009, Christina Milian had finished recording her album "Elope," which incorporated an edgier sound and powerful anthems.
August 2009: Signing with Interscope Records
Christina Milian signed a deal with Interscope Records in August 2009 for the release of her album "Elope."
September 11, 2009: Christina Milian and The-Dream Expecting First Child Together
Just a week after their surprise wedding, Christina Milian and The-Dream announced they were expecting their first child together on September 11, 2009.
October 2009: Choosing the Lead Single for "Elope"
By October 2009, the lead single for "Elope" had not been selected, with potential contenders including "Zipper," "I'm a Cheat," and "Supersonic."
2009: Signing with Interscope Records
Christina Milian signed with Interscope Records in 2009.
January 2010: Plans for Additional Recording
In January 2010, Christina Milian announced her intention to return to the studio to record new material for "Elope" after her pregnancy.
February 26, 2010: Christina Milian Gives Birth to Daughter Violet Madison Nash
Christina Milian welcomed her first child, a daughter named Violet Madison Nash, on February 26, 2010.
July 2010: Shift to Acting Career
Christina Milian decided to focus on her acting career in July 2010, putting her music career on hold.
September 2010: Christina Milian Begins Dating Jas Prince
Christina Milian found love again with James "Jas" Prince, Jr., the son of Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James Prince, in September 2010.
2010: Appearance in "Christmas Cupid"
Milian starred in the ABC Family Original Movie "Christmas Cupid" in 2010 alongside Ashley Benson and Chad Michael Murray.
2010: Managing Kasey Osborne and Kelsey-Maree
In 2010, Christina Milian took on the role of manager for Australian singers Kasey Osborne and Kelsey-Maree, expressing strong belief in their potential as an international duo.
June 2011: Release of Collaboration with The Jackie Boyz
In June 2011, "Memory," Christina Milian's collaboration with The Jackie Boyz, was released in Japan.
October 23, 2011: Christina Milian and The-Dream's Divorce Finalized
Two years after their separation in late 2009, Christina Milian and The-Dream's divorce was finalized on October 23, 2011.
2011: Def Soul Merges with Def Jam
Def Soul Records was absorbed into its parent label, Def Jam, in 2011.
October 2012: Christina Milian Discusses Young Money Debut
In October 2012, Christina Milian shared insights into her upcoming Young Money debut album. She highlighted the collaborative environment at the label and her focus on selecting a strong lead single.
April 2013: Christina Milian and Jas Prince Get Engaged
Christina Milian and Jas Prince took their relationship to the next level in April 2013 when they announced their engagement, though it would later be called off.
July 2013: Christina Milian's Contract with The Voice Ends
In July 2013, it was revealed that Christina Milian's contract with the singing competition show, The Voice, would not be renewed.
September 2013: Christina Milian Competes on Dancing with the Stars
Christina Milian participated in season 17 of the dance competition show, Dancing with the Stars, in September 2013. Paired with professional dancer Mark Ballas, she reached the fifth week before being eliminated, finishing in ninth place.
June 19, 2014: Christina Milian and Jas Prince Call Off Engagement
Despite getting engaged in April 2013, Christina Milian and Jas Prince's relationship ended in June 2014 when Milian moved out of their shared home.
July 2014: Christina Milian Announces Mixtape, #TinaTurnUp
In July 2014, Christina Milian revealed she was working on a mixtape titled #TinaTurnUp, signaling a return to her music career.
July 2014: Christina Milian and Lil Wayne Spark Dating Rumors
Rumors of a romantic relationship between Christina Milian and Lil Wayne began circulating in July 2014 when they attended the ESPY Awards together.
January 18, 2015: Christina Milian Turned Up Premieres
Christina Milian's reality show, Christina Milian Turned Up, premiered on January 18, 2015, offering viewers a glimpse into her life with her mother, Carmen, and sisters, Danielle and Liz Flores.
August 2015: Christina Milian and Lil Wayne Split
After confirming their relationship in mid-2015, Christina Milian and Lil Wayne decided to part ways in August 2015, despite collaborating on various music projects and performances.
November 2015: Second Season of Christina Milian Turned Up Premieres
The success of Christina Milian Turned Up led to a second season, which premiered in November 2015, further showcasing her personal and professional life.
December 4, 2015: Christina Milian Releases EP "4U"
On December 4, 2015, Christina Milian released her EP "4U," a unique package containing four tracks and accompanying music videos.
2015: Start of "Grandfathered"
From 2015 to 2016, she starred in the sitcom "Grandfathered."
August 12, 2016: Christina Milian and MC Harvey Release "We Own the Night"
Christina Milian collaborated with So Solid Crew's MC Harvey on the dance track "We Own the Night," which premiered on August 12, 2016.
2016: End of "Grandfathered"
Christina Milian's time on the sitcom "Grandfathered" ended in 2016.
June 2017: Christina Milian Judges Fox's Superhuman
In June 2017, Christina Milian took on a judging role on Fox's competition show, Superhuman, where contestants displayed their extraordinary abilities.
2017: Relationship with M. Pokora Begins
Christina Milian began dating French singer M. Pokora in 2017.
July 2019: Pregnancy Announcement
Christina Milian and M. Pokora shared the exciting news that they were expecting their first child, a boy, in July 2019.
2019: Christina Milian Stars in Netflix's Falling Inn Love
Christina Milian starred opposite Adam Demos in the Netflix romantic comedy Falling Inn Love, a milestone as the first Netflix film shot entirely in New Zealand.
January 2020: Birth of First Son, Isaiah
Christina Milian and M. Pokora welcomed their first child together, a son named Isaiah, in January 2020.
December 2020: Second Pregnancy Announcement and Marriage
In December 2020, the couple announced they were expecting their second child. It was also reported they were married this month.
April 2021: Birth of Second Son, Kenna
Christina Milian and M. Pokora welcomed their second son, Kenna, in April 2021.
2023: Christina Milian Joins Netflix's Meet Me Next Christmas
Expanding her role beyond acting, Christina Milian joined the Netflix romantic comedy Meet Me Next Christmas as both executive producer and lead actress.