Divas on Divas

Being born of Hollywood royalty you think would be enough for some people but Liza Minnelli set out from a very young age to prove that she was born to be a star in her own right. Through her life long partnerships with the likes of Fosse, Kander and Ebb and Halston, Liza managed to build her entire brand from the ground up and forge a glittering career that has since spanned 6 decades. With voice as unique as her mothers before he...

She may be the woman with the 5 octave vocal range and more shady moments than some of our most seasoned divas but there is a reason Mariah Carey is known as the “Elusive Chanteuse” because despite spending the majority of her life in the spotlight she likes to keep everyone guessing. From reported diva antics behind the scenes to some of the most iconic songs of the 90’s and beyond there is no denying Mariah a place on the coveted...

Not only was Aretha Franklin honorarily the “Queen of Soul” she was also always know as the “Original Diva”. With a voice as big as her personality, she never shied away from any performance and always gave 100 percent. Growing up in the church and continuing those gospel influences throughout her career, she is an undisputed voice of an entire generation. With fierce wit, spirit and talent it is easy to see how she has become one ...

From a young age Stefani Germanotta knew she was destined for stardom! A break out star from the get go whose debut album broke records the world over. From the crazy outfits and conceptual videos to her exceptional vocal ability and live performances it’s easy to see how she is one of the greatest artists we will ever see in this lifetime. Not only is she a celebrated pop star in her own right but her message of love, acceptance a...

From humble beginnings as part of a girl group with an ever changing line up to worldwide superstardom, Beyoncé is easily one of the most influential and celebrated divas that we are ever going to cover. In a career spanning 3 decades she’s achieved just as much as most of our other divas have in a lifetime. With a voice that is recognisable the world over and some of the most show stopping concerts of all time. She proves time and...

One of the sweetest divas you’re likely to find, Dolly Parton would be hard pressed to find anyone, anywhere to say one bad word about her. With a lengthy career spanning 6 decades as a singer/songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist, Dolly remains one of the most talented, humble and down to earth icons of all time. Despite her barbie doll looks, big hair and even bigger boobs there is no bigger part of her than her heart!...

People have often referred to Barbra Streisand as the ultimate Diva. As a woman who blazed the trail across the board in singing, acting, producing and directing she has always been incredibly particular in what constitutes her level of perfection. Be careful when calling her a Diva though as she is not afraid to fire back and challenge society’s preconceived notions of what that word actually means. Like many of the Divas we have ...

Our first official BROADWAY Diva of the season. We couldn’t start with anyone other than the brassy and magnificent, Patti LuPone! With a vast career encompassing stage, screen and everything in between Ms LuPone is one of our most outspoken Divas. Never one to shy away from giving her opinion or standing up for what’s right she has cemented her Divaship a billion times over. We couldn’t have done this deep dive without our fabulou...