Christina Aguilera: `Life is hard under the microscope`

The singer made her first public appearance since being held by police after a boozy night with boyfriend Matthew Rutler. And talking to promote forthcoming singing competition, The Voice, she said that fame is never easy.

'We're only able to be seen through the microscope of the media and what people gossip about,' the 30-year-old told Us magazine.

'You take the good with the bad. It's by telling our stories, sharing our experiences and really giving a firsthand look at us as human beings that shows who we really are apart from what we seem to be.'

And she said she is keen to pass her wisdom on to the shows' competitors.

'I am ready to share it all so I'm really excited. I hope we can find the next biggest thing. But I'm not looking for vocal acrobatics. I really sincerely want to be moved by raw talent,' she said.

'I want to bring people up. I want to empower them and give them all the tools I had. I love that I get to be a part of that.'