Life got, um, complicated for pulchritudinous pop stars this year. With sk8er girl Avril Lavigne and reformed R&B diva Pink leading the charge toward a fully clothed, guitar-heavy brand of pop, Britney and Christina suddenly seemed so turn-of-the-century. In all, femme poppers had their ups and downs.
AVRIL LAVIGNE
THE YEAR Explodes from obscurity with first single, ''Complicated.'' Frustrates English teachers with ''Sk8er Boi.'' Wins Best New Artist at VMAs. Inadvertently moons audience at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
THE RESULTS Quadruple-platinum debut CD
''Let Go'' is the third-biggest seller of the year.
BRITNEY SPEARS
THE YEAR Loses virginity in movie debut, ''Crossroads.'' Breaks up with Justin Timberlake and spends months denying it. Is booed in Mexico after cutting short a show.
THE RESULTS ''Crossroads'' scores a so-so $37 million; her last single, ''Boys (Coed Remix),'' tanks. Announces a six-month hiatus.
PINK
THE YEAR Disses Britney on ''Don't Let Me Get Me.'' Launches headlining tour. Wins Best Female Video at the VMAs; is ''too drunk'' to accept the award. Shoots a cameo in ''Charlie's Angels 2.''
THE RESULTS Quadruple-platinum CD ''M!ssundaztood'' is in its 54th week on the Billboard 200 chart.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
THE YEAR Renames herself Xtina. Releases parade-o'-perversions ''Dirrty'' video. Brags of oh-so-private piercings. Declares preference for men with ''flava.''
THE RESULTS ''Dirrty'' flops; ''Saturday Night Live'' attacks. Album ''Stripped'' hangs on in the top 10, but image problems persist.
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