VH1 Divas Live Sept 17th 2009. Host: Paula Abdul

[Tyler1991]

Kelly, Leona, Beyonce, Christina would be acceptable. In today's time (excluding Celine/Mariah/Whitney) those four have the best voices, regardless of how long they have been around for.

 

Beyoncé = yes. Christina = yes. Kelly & Leona = no. Kelly & Leona haven't been around long enough to prove themselves as being a lasting image on the music scene. They could still easily disappear (ex. Kelly Clarkson's album My December). Once they've been in and have lasted being in the industry for, I don't know, ten years then I'll consider them Diva worthy - maybe.

 

<Joe>

 

Are you kidding me? Kelly has been around as long as Beyonce has (as a solo artist), and has been ALOT more successful then her (or at least I feel so).

 

Based on your comment, you seem to think it's about how long they have been in the business, and not about the voice (which is annoying that so many people share such a view). Kelly will be in about her 9th year as a solo artist.....and as an ENGLISH artist...Celine was only in her 8th in the year 1998. So based on your comment, Celine had no business being on Divas 1998.

 

I don't care if it's an artists first year or tenth year, if they have the voice that is capable of hitting the notes, that is more important to me then having someone with a sub-par voice out there who has been out there for 15 years.

[corr_azy]

The lineup is ridiculous. Nothing will ever top Divas 1998.

[Stardust]

Looks like Whitney will join to this children garden

 

 

 

http://blogs.nypost.com/music/archives/200...jay-z_fill.html

 

Hear This! | Music Blog

 

July 27, 2009

News: Jay-Z fills in for Beastie Boys, Sufjan Stevens and VH1 Divas return

 

After a four-year hiatus, VH1 is resurrecting their "VH1 Divas" franchise with a concert featuring Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The event will be televised live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9pm from Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York.

 

While the latest class of "Divas" are hardly heavy hitters in the Diva department, Hear This is hearing that negotiations are on to tap Whitney Houston as the headliner. Houston releases her first album in seven years on September 1 and her guru Clive Davis is looking for a showcase to present Whitney's music nationally. Don't expect Aretha Franklin - the Diva's diva - to attend because she is busy that night playing a headlining gig at Radio City Music Hall.

[Lymon]

Whitney sharing the stage with Miley Virus? That must be a joke! Whitney on her worst day could outsing Miley! Edited July 28, 2009 at 07:52 PM by Lymon

[Stardust]

i even dont know who is Miley Virus LOL

 

anyway, it would be odd with Whitney alone with all those kids, I think they would need one more artist that is in age of 30-45. i hope Mariah will join also, there is one more free place

[Tyler1991]

I thought there were 8 total? And there are 4 1/2 now....? Whitney, Leona, Adele, Kelly, and uh..Miley.

[Edwin]

4 1/2

[Tyler1991]

Maybe only four. I've never heard of this Adele person. I'm sure she sings better then Miley, but she sure isn't more popular than her.

[Edwin]

Yeah, she's not popular here yet. Adele

[maceta_biloxi]

there are still 3 divas to anounce

 

 

 

Celine? Mariah? Celine?

 

 

One of them could be Whitney that's releasing her new CD. Am I wrong or in that other picture we can see Jewel and Beyonce from Divas 03???

Edited July 29, 2009 at 10:00 PM by maceta_biloxi

[CelineAndRene]

How disgusting. Those 4 don't even know what Diva means!!

 

Its should just be a show all about CELINE WHITNEY AND MARIAH the only three who deserve the "Diva" status

 

But Miley Cyrus?.... VH1: Save the eardrums foundation.

[CelineAndRene]

But luckily it mentions that more guests will be revealed as the weeks go on Edited July 30, 2009 at 07:30 PM by CelineDionFREEEK

[CelineAndRene]

In her short career, Miley has proven herself a true diva. She sings, acts on TV and in movies, sells a clothing line through Wal-Mart, and her memoir Miles to Go reached #1 on the New York Times children's best seller list.

 

Born Destiny Hope Cyrus, she was nicknamed "Miley" because she kept smiling ("Smiley") as a baby, and she changed her name legally to Miley Ray Cyrus in May 2008. She's written over a hundred songs in her career, including many that have been used in her hit Disney show "Hannah Montana," and co-wrote 8 of the 13 songs on her 2008 album "Breakout." By 2007, she was ranked number 17 on Forbes' List of the 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars. She released a 3D concert movie of her "Best of Both Worlds Tour" in early 2008, which became the highest grossing Super Bowl weekend release ever. She was listed in Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World, and Forbes magazine ranked her number 35 on "The Celebrity 100" list with earnings of over $25 million in 2008. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for the song "I Thought I Lost You" for the "Bolt" soundtrack, and hosted the 2008 CMT Music Awards with her father that April. That same year she hosted the Teen Choice Awards.

 

Miley celebrated her 16th birthday with a charity fundraiser at Disneyland, which was closed early for the event. It was attended by 5,000 fans at $250 per ticket, with the proceeds going to the charity Youth Service America, a youth volunteering organization.

 

LOL too bad all 100+ of those songs are horrible..

I will lose all respect for VH1 Divas Show if a song like "Fly on the Wall" is played there.

 

I wonder what Leona will sing? hopefully "I will be"

[Tyler1991]

I hope she does Bleeding Love and Run. Maybe even A Moment Like This (she hasn't done that since winning X-Factor)? But she'll probably do BL and Run. She may do a new song for promotion of a new album.

[SuperLove4Celine]

Kelly, Leona, Beyonce, Christina would be acceptable. In today's time (excluding Celine/Mariah/Whitney) those four have the best voices, regardless of how long they have been around for.

 

Beyoncé = yes. Christina = yes. Kelly & Leona = no. Kelly & Leona haven't been around long enough to prove themselves as being a lasting image on the music scene. They could still easily disappear (ex. Kelly Clarkson's album My December). Once they've been in and have lasted being in the industry for, I don't know, ten years then I'll consider them Diva worthy - maybe.

 

<Joe>

 

Are you kidding me? Kelly has been around as long as Beyonce has (as a solo artist), and has been ALOT more successful then her (or at least I feel so).

 

Based on your comment, you seem to think it's about how long they have been in the business, and not about the voice (which is annoying that so many people share such a view). Kelly will be in about her 9th year as a solo artist.....and as an ENGLISH artist...Celine was only in her 8th in the year 1998. So based on your comment, Celine had no business being on Divas 1998.

 

I don't care if it's an artists first year or tenth year, if they have the voice that is capable of hitting the notes, that is more important to me then having someone with a sub-par voice out there who has been out there for 15 years.

 

I don't ONLY believe the longevity factor is what makes a person a "Diva" in the music industry. HOWEVER, one should take that into account. If a female artist has an amazing voice that is great. They are truly blessed to have that talent/gift. However, to me that does not automatically make them a diva. A diva is someone who can stand the test of times and trends, someone who can still sell loads of albums (or downloads) year after year after year. A diva is someone who has proven their worth in the music industry via charity functions and other noble appearances. A diva is someone who stands up for her beliefs and is not afraid to state those beliefs no matter the repercussions (ex. Céline's outburst on Larry King Live in regards to Hurricane Katrina).

 

In regards to Celine only being in her eighth year...she had been in the industry much longer before America. She had proven herself in Canada and many other countries. Then on top of that, she proved she was a force to be wrecken with in the States. Learning English faster than most and releasing amazing selling album after amazing selling album she showed she was in the MAKINGS to be a true diva.

 

The same can be said for Beyoncé. Though I may not entirely agree with her career choices or like all of her music, she has proven herself to be not only relevant through the years, but also another force to be wrecken with in the industry. She showed she had what it took to be the lead vocalist of one of the best r&b groups of all-time, Destiny's Child. Then as if it that weren't enough she took on a solo career and took the world by storm - AGAIN. All of this happening in more than 10 years.

 

In the end it isn't ONLY about having a voice to be a Diva. Anybody can have a voice, but it doesn't make them a Diva, a Divo, or a Divette. It is the accomplishments they have made that makes them a diva. It is how they have shaped and helped the world that makes them a Diva. It is how they are able to sustain life in an everchanging industry that makes them a Diva. It is how they are able to be trendsetters that makes them a Diva. It is how they evolve and cause the world to evolve along with them that makes them a Diva.

 

With that said, sorry, but none of the so-far-mentioned ladies confirmed for VH1 Divas '09 qualify. Kelly Clarkson still has time to prove this, but she hasn't yet. Nor has Adele, nor has Leona Lewis, and for sure nor has Miley Cyrus. I do wish the best for each of these ladies in their endevours, but to classify them as "Divas" is a complete and utter shame to the word.

 

<Joe>

[dj4celine]

OMG!

 

 

 

Paula Abdul Hosting VH1 Divas Concert

 

Boston (DbTechNo) - It is being reported that Idol Judge castoff Paula Abdul has landed a new job with VH1.

 

She has been named as the host for the "VH1 Divas"” live concert event to take place September 17th.

 

She made the announcement via Twitter last night, and since then word has spread like wildfire.

 

People named to perform during the event include Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Cher, and Celine Dion

 

 

Abdul quit American Idol because they would not pay her what she wanted, and since then has been looking for work.

 

For those who care, Abdul's Twitter message read: “Hi guys! im really excited 2 announce ill b hosting this year's *Vh1 Divas*”!

 

SOURCE

 

Edited August 29, 2009 at 06:19 AM by dj4celine

[Nikosn17]

ummm I don't think Celine will perform since she is pregnant. But I would love it. That seams like a completely different list of performance... Edited August 29, 2009 at 07:23 AM by Nikosn17

[Stardust]

cool, im glad Paula will join the show maybe she will perform something , i hope she wont be drunk LOL LOL

[Nikosn17]

Can you imagine a Divas Live with Whitney, Celine And Mariah... heaven.

[dj4celine]

That's what I was surprised about as well, Nikola. But they haven't revealed the next four divas so who knows

 

As for the big 3 together, I don't see it happening anytime soon

[Davey84]

maybe she'll come and sing Miracle :P

[Edwin]

People named to perform during the event include Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Cher, and Celine Dion

SOURCE

Cher, Celine? What people said they were going to perform; Edward?? The only part I really believe from that article is that Paula Abdul is hosting. The Cher/Celine performances, I'll believe it when another more realiable source reports the same.

[Davey84]

well Cher could come! SHe's not dead yet you know!

[Edwin]

Haha, oh dear. I hope you aren't having hope that that story is true

 

Paula Abdul To Host VH1 Divas, Jordin Sparks Added To Performer Lineup

This just in: Paula Abdul is set to host “VH1 Divas,” which will air live on Sept. 17 at 9PM EST! The singer, dancer and TV Personality is already an established diva - she’s got six number one singles under her belt, along with a Grammy and two Emmys. Oh, and did we mention she’s got almost a million Twitter followers hanging on to her every tweet?

In other awesome Diva news, Grammy-nominated starlet Jordin Sparks has been added to the star-studded Divas performer lineup. The “American Idol” winner sold more than two million copies of her first album last year, and her follow-up album, Battlefield, debuted in the Billboard Top 10. The super-star singer is currently taking the stage every night on tour with Britney Spears. Divalicious!

Check out the official press release - and a super-sized gallery of Paula and Jordin through the years - below. [Photos: GettyImages]

A superstar diva in her own right with sales of over 50 million records and six number one hits, multiple Emmy and Grammy awards winner Paula Abdul is set to host the “VH1 Divas” live concert event. Joining the star-studded list of “Divas” performers is one of America’s favorite pop idols – the platinum selling artist, Jordin Sparks. Previously announced “Divas” include Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The “VH1 Divas” concert will be televised live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9:00pm.

For the first time ever, these leading ladies at the top of their musical game will perform together live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. Continuing in true “Divas” tradition, the evening will feature a night of unforgettable performances from various performers, presenters and special guests. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

[Davey84]

Haha, oh dear. I hope you aren't having hope that that story is true

 

well I aint the one going to see her in October, otherwise I wish you fun with looking at a corps!

 

 

[Nikosn17]

Jordin Sparks ? Uh ... this is just getting worse.

[dj4celine]

Good Lord! VH1 has gone

[Lymon]

Well I can deal with Jordin Sparks as she actually does have a good voice. While she's not a "diva", she can actually sing unlike Miley Cyrus. I'm not watching it simply because I don't want to see her ugly face or hear her man voice sing. This'll be the worst VH1 Divas since the last one. Edited August 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM by Lymon

[dj4celine]

Nicky, I'm not saying that these artists (except Smiley Virus) cannot sing. I just don't agree with VH1 labeling them as 'DIVAS'. Among the artist line-up, I love Kelly, Leona and Jordin. The other two don't give me a teensy weensy bit of interest

[Lymon]

Nicky, I'm not saying that these artists (except Smiley Virus) cannot sing. I just don't agree with VH1 labeling them as 'DIVAS'. Among the artist line-up, I love Kelly, Leona and Jordin. The other two don't give me a teensy weensy bit of interest

 

I wasn't referring to you DJ. I was just talking to myself basically.

Edited August 29, 2009 at 02:14 PM by Lymon