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

[ThisTime]

Mariah, Celine, & Whitney can't be the only 'divas' forever. Music will move on and it ain't the 90s anymore, and if they kept bringing back Celine & Mariah people would eventually stop watching I'm so glad to see Jordin added, and I couldn't agree MORE with who they have. Except for Miley & Adele. Miley can't sing and Adele just is not popular here. So I ask, WHY.

[dj4celine]

Lea, the question of a bonafide 'diva' comes to point then. Does anyone even consider any of these artists 'divas'? I doubt that. If the criterion of the 'diva' tag has been substantially lowered, then Beyonce, Britney and even Christina should replace newbies like Adele, Smiley, Jordin and Leona who are just one albums old.

 

Anyways, it depends on the main motive of the night. At least it'll be popular amongst the teens of 13-17 with Smiley

Edited August 30, 2009 at 10:43 AM by dj4celine

[Stardust]

well, maybe Celine, Whitney, Mariah can not be the "only divas" forever, but do you see any others at this moment? i actually dont see other condedats.

[dj4celine]

I never said that Mariah, Celine and Whitney are the only divas. There are others who came before them and after them. Aretha (as much as I detest her), Tina, Madonna (I'm gonna regret saying this), Janet, Donna Summer, Patti LaBelle (bless her), Reba McIntyre, Barbra (being one of the torch bearers), Billie Holiday, Cher, Diana Ross are some of the few who came before or around the same tme as the big 3. Then there are some new ones who can be termed as the new age divas like Christina Aguilera, Beyonce (to some extent), Martina McBride, Anastacia among others.

 

But c'mon, artists who are just one album old can't be termed as 'divette' let alone a 'diva'

 

Anyway, I think its just going on in circles so I'll shut myself up after this post

[smw]

Mariah, Celine, & Whitney can't be the only 'divas' forever. Music will move on and it ain't the 90s anymore, and if they kept bringing back Celine & Mariah people would eventually stop watching I'm so glad to see Jordin added, and I couldn't agree MORE with who they have. Except for Miley & Adele. Miley can't sing and Adele just is not popular here. So I ask, WHY.

 

Adele was awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Her music videos are all over VH1. She writes all of her lyrics; she is incredibly young; and she brings brilliant music to a giant music industry slump! Her jazzy voice is one of the most unique musical marvels since Norah Jones.

 

I agree with Kelly, Leona and Adele. They are on their way. I like Jordin and she can SING - but she has barely established a style. And I have no words for the other choice.

[Prince Whiskers]

Crazy Paula hosting? To lend some er, cred to the show? :laugh:

[nano]

Melissa joins the VH1 Divas Concert Lineup

:wub:

[Lymon]

I like Melissa, so i'm glad she's joined. However it's a shame she has to share a stage with Miley Virus. I'll be watching her performances on YouTube along with Kelly, Leona, and Jordin. I refuse to watch it live because of Miley. Edited September 10, 2009 at 10:09 AM by Lymon

[nano]

lol..I hate Miley too.

 

Melissa will join Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride and Cyndi Lauper as a special musical guest on VH1's Divas Concert

maybe they will sing together

[disadiva]

WTF.....NO CELINE...NO WHITNEY...NO....MARIAH.....and they call it Divas live..with Miley Cyrus...she can´t even sing,

her voice is....

 

A DIVAS LIVE SHOW WOULD BE WITH THESE THREE MENTIONED AND SPECIAL GUESTS LIKE,

SUSAN BOYLE, LEONA LEWIS (WHO´S COMFIRMED), CHRISTINA AGUILERA, MARY J BLIGE,

ALICIA KEYS, BRANDY, TONI BRAXTON....AND COUNTRY LEGENDS LIKE DOLLY PARTON, REBA,

MARTINA....FAITH HILL, SHANIA TWAIN...OR EVEN GLORIA ESTEFAN AND SHAKIRA, CHER....

 

 

WERE ARE THEY....

 

 

 

This show will suck big time...

[nano]

Stevie Wonder And Cyndi Lauper Join VH1 Divas Lineup

 

Exciting new details have emerged about VH1 Divas, which airs this Thursday at 9/8c. Joining the already star-studded lineup are two musical legends: Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper. Stevie and Cyndi, along with Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge and Martina McBride, will be perform duets with the younger divas.

 

The pairings are:

 

• Kelly Clarkson and Melissa Etheridge

 

• Miley Cyrus and Sheryl Crow

 

• Jordin Sparks and Martina McBride

 

• Leona Lewis and Cyndi Lauper

 

• Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder

 

British crooner Adele is also set to sing with a surprise guest whose identity is still under wraps. We cant wait! Be sure to tune in to VH1 Divas, airing live on Sept. 17 at 9/8c, hosted by Paula Abdul. Well be reporting from Divas and live-blogging the show, you can set a reminder to join our live chat below. Until then, check out the official Divas site, follow the VH1 Divas Twitter and watch videos by the artists in the lineup. Plus, leave a testimonial for one of the divas at divastories.vh1.com.

 

VH1 Divas premieres Thursday, Sept. 17 at 9/8c.

 

Melissa & Kelly!!!

[maceta_biloxi]

Does anybody know if any website that will stream the concert? i don't have vh1 so i was wondering if i can watch it online

[maceta_biloxi]

I think we've been spoiled...

 

We are used to Divas like Aretha, Tina, Cher, Celine, Mariah & Whitney, but guys the truth is that no one, no new singers sing like them anymore that's why it's so hard to accept the new generation of singers because there are no power voices anymore, there are no diva image anymore. So i think the Divas now are different and very very commercial with an average talent but it seems they have great acceptance among the young generations (of course...)

[Lymon]

I think we've been spoiled...

 

We are used to Divas like Aretha, Tina, Cher, Celine, Mariah & Whitney, but guys the truth is that no one, no new singers sing like them anymore that's why it's so hard to accept the new generation of singers because there are no power voices anymore, there are no diva image anymore. So i think the Divas now are different and very very commercial with an average talent but it seems they have great acceptance among the young generations (of course...)

 

Many of the Divas this year (Kelly, Leona, Jordin, Jennifer, the guest divas) have great voices, so it's not them I have a problem with. It's the fact that they would choose Smiley Virus. She's the reason I refuse to watch and support VH1 Divas this year.

[Tyler1991]

Anyway, can't wait for Leona's performance!!!! I'm listening to her now actually. Edited September 18, 2009 at 01:35 AM by Edwin
Take your personal issues elsewhere.

[Lymon]

Back on topic, I decided to watch live and mute when Miley is on. Paula's blatant lip-syncing was bad, but I loved Jennifer's performance. Edited September 18, 2009 at 01:35 AM by Edwin
Take your personal issues elsewhere.

[Tyler1991]

I am very upset that their has been two Mariah mentions, two Whitney mentions, and ZERO Celine mentions. I am VERY upset.

[Lymon]

Paula = Blatant lip-syncing

 

Jennifer = Great

 

Kelly = Amazing

 

Jordin = Great

 

Adele = Great

 

Leona = Good though the song sucks

 

Leona & Cyndi = Good though Cyndi's voice was horrible

 

Miley = Awful

 

Jordin & Martina = Amazing

 

Jennifer & Stevie = Love it!

[whineupemily]

Crazy Paula hosting? To lend some er, cred to the show? :laugh:

:laugh: You know it

[Tyler1991]

I had no idea Martina had such a strong voice! Wow, that was amazing! Martina, Jordin, and Leona had the best vocals of the night IMO.... Jennifer also. Hopefully when they release this as a DVD (assuming they do) all of Smiley's Viruses parts are removed, LOL.

[Lymon]

I love Kelly and Melissa's song together! Bring Me Some Water is amazing. Miley ruined Sheryl's song, though.

[Koolan]

Oh, I had no idea Martina was there.

[dj4celine]

I had no idea Martina had such a strong voice! Wow, that was amazing! Martina, Jordin, and Leona had the best vocals of the night IMO.... Jennifer also. Hopefully when they release this as a DVD (assuming they do) all of Smiley's Viruses parts are removed, LOL.

 

 

Which is why Martina is called "The Celine Dion of Country Music"

[Tyler1991]

Oh really? I had no idea... I'll have to look at some of her stuff then.

 

I actually didn't think Miley was that bad with Sheryl's song. Although I hate her music and think it sucks, I don't think her voice sucks. Give her a good song that isn't so disney-ish (like The Climb) and I think she'd surprise some of us.

[nano]

OMG! now that's the way to end a show!!

 

"Bring Me Some Water" was amazing...probably the best Divas performance ever.

[Stardust]

my god, it was OFFICIAL the WORST vh1 divas livw show!!!! my god, im glad Celine or Whitney was not there!!!!

[CSCfan]

The Divas Have Left the Building!

Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:01am EDT

 

Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis and Jordin

Sparks Brought Down the House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

 

NEW YORK, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus,

Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis and Jordin Sparks brought "VH1 Divas" back with

full force after a four-year hiatus, with a live telecast on Thursday,

September 17 at 9pm* from the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Brooklyn, New

York. This was the first time ever that this group of fresh and talented

female singers performed together on one stage.

 

The evening also featured a star-studded roster of guest performers, including

Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, India.Arie, Cyndi Lauper, Martina McBride and

Stevie Wonder, and presenters including Corbin Bleu,Toni Braxton, Lauren

Conrad, Bethenny Frankel, Kathie Lee Gifford, Kathy Griffin, Keri Hilson, Hoda

Kotb,Ryan Kwanten, NeNe Leakes, Liza Minnelli,Whitney Port, Sam Trammell, Kim

Zolciak, and the cast of the MGM film "Fame" (Asher Book, Anna Maria Perez de

Tagle, Kherington Payne, Naturi Naughton, and Walter Perez). Special musical

guests for the show included The Rickey Minor Band as the "VH1 Divas" house

band. The show was hosted by the legendary Paula Abdul.

 

Proving that she is still a musical diva in her own right, Paula Abdul

jump-started the night with a rousing opening musical medley of her famous

hits, bringing the returning franchise "VH1 Divas" back with a bang.

 

The high-energy continued as Jennifer Hudson took the stage, kicking off the

first "Divas" performance with her chart-topping song "Spotlight."

 

The Diva of comedy, Kathy Griffin, next brought the laughs in her signature

style, bantering with Paula Abdul onstage, leading Griffin to quip, "I promise

not to make fun of you...until you leave the room!" She then introduced the

inimitable Kelly Clarkson, who performed a sultry version of her hit "Already

Gone."

 

Singer Keri Hilson and actor Corbin Bleu were up next introducing pop diva

Jordin Sparks, who got the audience dancing on their feet while performing her

single "S.O.S."

 

"Real Housewives" Bethenny Frankel, Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes then

introduced diva Adele, who gave a haunting, powerhouse performance of her song

"Hometown Glory."

 

"VH1 Divas" alum Toni Braxton introduced Leona Lewis into the divas club, who

took the stage to sing "Happy." Leona was then joined onstage by the ultimate

diva, the one and only Cyndi Lauper, who sang an unforgettable rendition of

the song "True Colors" with her.

 

Next up was the cast of the upcoming movie "Fame" (Asher Book, Anna Maria

Perez de Tagle, Kherington Payne, Naturi Naughton and Walter Perez)

introducing Miley Cyrus, who kept the audience jamming on their feet with her

infectious single "Party in the USA."

 

Legendary Liza Minnelli surprised audiences with her special guest appearance

as she introduced Adele and R&B Soul songstress India.Arie. They took down the

house in a duet of India.Arie's breakthrough hit "Video."

 

Television morning duo, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, were up next

introducing the sensational pop/country collaboration between Jordin Sparks

and Martina McBride, who sang "A Broken Wing."

 

The star-power continued as Jennifer Hudson and icon Stevie Wonder sang a

spine-chilling, moving rendition of "All in Love is Fair."

 

Next up was "True Blood" stars Ryan Kwanten and Sam Trammell to introduce the

rock/pop duet between Miley Cyrus and Sheryl Crow, who sang a re-imagined

version of "If It Makes You Happy."

 

East coast met west coast onstage as former "The Hills" star Lauren Conrad and

"The City" star Whitney Port jointly introduced the vocal pairing of Kelly

Clarkson and rock goddess Melissa Etheridge, who sang "Bring Me Some Water."

 

This year's viewers were able to take part in the show and immerse themselves

in all things Diva by logging on to Divas.VH1.com. Fans were encouraged to

submit a "Diva Stories" text or video testimonial on how their favorite divas

have influenced their lives, with select testimonials being featured online

and on-air leading up to this year's live telecast. Divas.VH1.com also

included live blogging coverage before and during the telecast. Users were

also able to follow all show-related news by following the "VH1 Divas" twitter

account at http://twitter.com/vh1divas.

 

Premiering on VH1 in 1998, "VH1 Divas" has become synonymous with some of the

most memorable live female vocal performances in television history. Previous

featured performers over the years include Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher,

Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith

Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more.

 

"VH1 Divas" 2009 raised $250,000 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a

non-profit organization dedicated to restoring instrumental music education in

American public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music

as part of each child's complete education. Since VH1 Save The Music was

created in 1997, more than $43 million worth of musical instruments have been

donated to 1,600 public schools in 100 cities, improving the lives of more

than 1.2 million children.

 

"VH1 Divas" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz, Rick Krim and Patrizia

DiMaria.

 

"VH1 Divas" is sponsored by Garnier® Fructis® and CoverGirl®.

 

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them

most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and

public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 95 million households in the

U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including

VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1Games and extensive broadband video on

VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

[destin139]

This popped up as one of my google alerts and I thought it was actually quite nice for a change! This guy is discussing this years VH1 Divas and then lists his top 5 Divas of all time: (Mariah Carey no where to be seen!)

 

http://www.tampabay.com/features/one-mans-diva8230/1036855

 

[Stardust]

i agree with his list

 

 

 

 

 

Sean's top five pop divas

 

5. Madonna: She's not exactly a world-class warbler. Then again, Like a Virgin ain't exactly Ave Maria. But what Madge lacks in vocal derring-do, she makes up for in invention and scariness. Her lovely M.J. eulogy at the MTV VMAs will only add to queenly aura.

 

4. Whitney Houston: Back before Bobby Brown inhaled her life force like one of those Dementors in Harry Potter, the Queen of the Night could lay claim to one of the great church voices of the 20th century.

 

3. Celine Dion: It's easy to make fun of Celine. It's even easier to make fun of her husband, Rene. And yet the Canadian chest-pounder is an indomitable sales force who owned Vegas during her stand at Caesar's.

 

2. Barbra Streisand: Any diva worth her designer bottled water chilled at exactly 76 degrees will have as many fans as foes. And Babs might be the most polarizing lady on our list. And yet, La Streisand could win almost any singing contest. Unless she was going up against …

 

1. Aretha Franklin: "Whatchuwant? Baby I got it!" You can't argue with the Queen of Soul taking the top spot. She does what she wants, including wearing a steroidal bow on her hat at the presidential inauguration. Aretha: large, in charge and forever the diva to beat.

[Nmj]

worst diva show ever this year