Last night was the VH1 Divas Live show. After a few years' absence, this year featured Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Miley Cyrus, India Arie and host Paula Abdul.
Now, while there is no doubt that these ladies are all extremely talented, I wasn't sure "Diva" was the right word used to describe them. So I turned to my trusty dictionary, and got this definition:
Diva - a distinguished female singer; prima donna; a very successful singer of non-operatic music. It is a word derived from the Latin word divus, meaning god.
Yes, they are distinguished, and yes, they are successful, but Diva-like? I'd have to say no. These ladies have miles to go before that title should be bestowed on them. But I have no doubt they'll get there.
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