Now Axl and Xtina have more in common than the misperception that cornrows totally rock. Christina reportedly told this heartwarming little Axl-loves-me story recently. The tale goes something like this: Axl is wandering around backstage at the VMAs. Christina goes onstage to perform. Axl demands that everyone in the room, including Christina’s “glam squad” be quiet so he can concentrate on Aguilera’s performance. Post-vocal-chord-workout, Axl shakes Christina’s hand and reportedly says, “You are one of the greatest vocalists of our time.” Aguilera proceeds to geek out cuz even though she’s dirty, even she knows Axl is way dirtier.

Bonus question: Which other musicians/celebrities can you think of that have confessed to really bizarre creativity crushes on seemingly incongruous fellow artists?

[via Blabbermouth]