These Are Not Divas
When VH-1 did their original Divas concert the singers they selected were Divas. Do you remember that first concert when all the women were practically shoving each other out of the way to be front and center? That was classic. In fact, each time they did a Divas show I really had no complaints over their selection. Then four years ago the show stopped. I'm guessing it stopped because there were no more divas to be found. A wise choice because they have decided to bring it back and I don't get a diva vibe from any of them.
The past shows had the following singers who I think we would all agree are divas. Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Cher, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and Chaka Khan. I might not like all of the singers, but there is no question they are divas.
Who qualifies as a diva now?
Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. Umm seriously? Kelly Clarkson is a great performer, but there is nothing diva-ish about her. I love Adele and think she might be a diva someday, but not now. I don't understand why they just don't change the name of the show to something like, "Singers we think are pretty good with Miley Cyrus thrown in so people will watch." That would be a more appropriate title. If I were any of the past divas who have been on the show I would be pissed that they think this current crop is equal. They aren't and I don't understand why VH-1 is doing this.
