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这个可不是我自己排出来的哈。是美国太阳报排出来的。原文如下：
Top 10 Dynamic Divas
By DAVID SCHMEICHEL - Sun Media
September 13, 2007
Webster's defines a diva as "a glamorous and successful female performer or personality," but we don't think that quite covers it.
Divas -- of the rock era, anyway -- have also tended to be trailblazers; impossibly ambitious types who leave their mark by being as outspoken and outrageous as possible.
Talent doesn't always factor in, but to celebrate R&B goddess Beyonce's local gig this weekend -- and because she didn't call us for an interview -- we've made musical skill a prerequisite while assembling this list of our Top 10 favourite divas.
Sorry 'bout that, Britney. Better luck next year.
10) Beyonce: There's a strong argument for either Mariah or Christina to close this list, but if you ask us, Beyonce's the safest bet. She proved her mettle recently when she took a nasty header down an onstage staircase, only to dust herself off and get back to business after barely missing a beat. Couple that with her Destiny's Child output -- and Crazy In Love's neck-and-neck status with Hey Ya! as catchiest pop song of this century -- and it's clear Beyonce will also go down as a new dawn in the Age of Divas.
9) Elton John: Yeah, he's a dude -- but when it comes to flashy, flamboyant and fantastic, nobody does it like Sir Elton. Even before coming out, John was fond of elaborate getups and sparkly accessories, and his affinity for excess is the stuff of legend. Luckily, he's also the hitmaker behind a treasure trove of piano-rock gems, plus he's mellowed lately, becoming a tireless advocate for worthy charities, and the champion of divas-in-training like Eminem.
Donna Summer: Sex is a huge part of the diva equation, and disco queen Summer's songs are dripping with it. Her eight-minute opus I Feel Love -- buoyed by that robotic Giorgio Moroder riff -- gave birth to the electronica scene. But it's Love to Love You Baby, on which Summer ups the raunch factor via orgiastic moaning, that set the stage for the sexually charged sirens who'd pick up where she left off. Hot stuff, indeed.
7) Dolly Parton: Dolly's physical attributes and penchant for trashy Vegas-wear overshadow her songwriting prowess and crystalline backwoods soprano. But her ability to bounce from jiggly showgirl to bluegrass revivalist is just one of the traits that qualify her for divadom. She's also got an esteemed catalogue -- even The White Stripes love Jolene -- and an endearingly self-deprecating sense of humour. As she's fond of saying, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap."
6) Whitney Houston: These days, she's a walking punchline beset by marital woes and substance abuse rumours. But when Whitney is on, she's on fire -- wielding a powerhouse set of pipes that could only have been cultivated in church. Her best tracks are palpably joyous pop confections elevated further by her sultry melisma. And if she could just finish a CD, we're sure it won't be long before she reclaims her rightful throne .
5) Diana Ross: We haven't had much in the way of attitude so far, but former Supremes frontlady Diana Ross can rectify that. Ross vaulted into the diva-sphere after being appointed the trio's focal point, and her feuding with former bandmates (plus that bizarre business with Lil' Kim's boob) suggests she still hasn't come down from the clouds . But she also helped put Motown Records on the map, and made The Supremes -- for a short spell, anyway -- as big as the Beatles.
4) Cher: She's the only lady on this list to score a No. 1 hit in each of the past four decades, so spare us the plastic surgery jokes, OK? Cher's biker-chick growl is an acquired taste -- and her Bob Mackie fashion disasters even moreso -- but there's no denying her appeal. And while she's known for being a cut-up (who can forget the duet with Beavis & Butthead?), her heartfelt eulogy to ex Sonny Bono proved she can be trusted with serious stuff, too.
3) Tina Turner: The heart of rock 'n' roll beats loud and strong in the bosom of gritty soul diva Tina Turner. Whether ripping through one of her incendiary chart-toppers onstage or weathering a tempestuous marriage to the abusive Ike, Turner has always carried herself with the sassy poise of a superstar. Those legendary legs certainly helped, but it's more likely her legacy will be chalked up to her staying power and fierce survivor spirit.
2) Madonna: No one has worked the libido to greater advantage than her Madgesty. Since rising through the ranks of the N.Y. nightclub scene, the Material Girl has left her stamp on a litany of pop classics, not to mention pop culture. Her recent manor-born earth mother shtik is a little tough to stomach, but who else has done more to advance the cause of women, gays, and wannabe Brits? For that, we're even willing to overlook Shanghai Surprise.
1) Aretha Franklin: It'd be sacrilege to start with anyone besides the Queen of Soul, since Franklin set the bar for the rest of the young, gifted and fabulous set. In the '60s, Franklin cranked out a stunning series of soul and R&B masterpieces, hitting her zenith with the anthemic Respect. And while there's a lot more of Aretha to love these days, she's still every inch the diva; retaining a purity and passion that have yet to be equalled.
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