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A diva is a female Opera singer, but now the term also refers to a popular female performer of non-operatic works. The term was originally used to describe a woman of rare, outstanding talent, but many believe the word is currently overused, especially in the media, to describe any female performer who has experienced even a modicum of success. The term derives from an ancient Italian word meaning " Goddess ", which, in turn derives from the feminine form of a Latin word ''divus'', meaning "divine one". s, but can be used to describe many female singers. As with the earlier " Prima Donna ", which was also derived from Opera (lit. "first lady"), the term has slipped from its trade origins and come to be used in any theatrical or performance setting. In particular, because of marketing efforts, the word "diva" has come to be applied most often to popular female performers. In order to qualify as a diva there must be one, or both, of two dominant traits present: a broad and expansive voice and/or a thoroughly captivating and commanding stage presence. There are many women who are or have been considered divas. They include: :A - F: Aaliyah , Christina Aguilera , Anastacia , Patti Austin , Erykah Badu , Joan Baez , Anita Baker , Fantasia Barrino , Basia , Pat Benatar , Beyonce , Björk , Mary J. Blige , Angela Bofill , Toni Braxton , Sarah Brightman , Jocelyn Brown , Kaci Brown , Kathy Brown , Mariah Carey , Belinda Carlisle , Cher , Patsy Cline , Natalie Cole , Nikka Costa , Deborah Cox , Sheryl Crow , Doris Day , Dido , Céline Dion , Ella Fitzgerald , Enya , Gloria Estefan , Roberta Flack , Willa Ford , Marie Fredriksson , Connie Francis , Aretha Franklin , :G - L: Diamanda Galas , Judy Garland , Goapele , Tamyra Gray , Kathryn Grayson , Deborah Harry , Lauryn Hill , Billie Holiday , Loleatta Holloway , Lena Horne , Whitney Houston , Chrissie Hynde , Dana International , Etta James , Norah Jones , Rickie Lee Jones , Jelena Karleuša , Alicia Keys , Chaka Khan , Carole King , Diana King , Gladys Knight , Patti LaBelle , Brenda Lee , Peggy Lee , Jennifer Lopez , Patti LuPone , Cheryl Lynn , Loretta Lynn , :M - R: Madonna , Teena Marie , Sarah McLachlan , Meja , Liza Minnelli , Kylie Minogue , Chante Moore , Alanis Morissette , Teedra Moses , Anne Murray , Pandora , Dolly Parton , Liz Phair , Asha Puthli , Milly Quezada , Bonnie Raitt , LeAnn Rimes , Minnie Riperton , Linda Ronstadt , Diana Ross , :S - Z: Sade , Shakira , Sylver Logan Sharp , Nina Simone , Sonique , Gwen Stefani , Barbra Streisand , Donna Summer , Tamia , Tatjana , Thalia , Tiffany , Tina Turner , Shania Twain , Tweet , Carrie Underwood , Sarah Vaughan , Tiffany Villarreal , Dionne Warwick , Kristine W , Dinah Washington , Vanessa Williams , Amanda Wilson , Shanice Wilson , Trisha Yearwood Some diva's have been given special titles as they are the top of their style/genre. Examples include Tina Turner , who is The Queen of Rock and Aretha Franklin , dubbed the Queen of Soul. Donna Summer is the Queen of Disco. "Diva" may also have a negative connotation, as the word can imply that the star believes the only thing that matters is her person, and that everyone involved in a project must cater to her every whim. They stereotypically throw Tantrums , which receive a lot of attention from the Mass Media . Upon reports, Diana Ross has been considered a "diva" in these respects. BALLERINAS In Ballet , a diva is also called a ''prima donna'', the meaning defined in many dictionaries. The following lists the ballerinas, who have reached the status of ''prima ballerina assoluta'' (Italian for "absolute first female dancer"), which would perhaps qualify them for the accolade of diva:
Of Ulanova, Margot Fonteyn said "I cannot even begin to talk about Ulanova’s dancing, it is so marvellous, I am left speechless. It is magic. Now we know what we lack.". In Russia , Ulanova's flat in Moscow is designated a national museum, and there are monuments to her in Saint Petersburg and Stockholm . Cuba's ballet diva Alonso is still treated like royalty years after she has hung up her ballet shoes. {Link without Title} OPERA SINGERS ]] In opera, diva applies to any female opera singer, and this is also the main meaning in many dictionaries. Typically, an opera singer to achieve this status would be quite well known, and play a major solo part in the opera. The following Opera Singers might qualify as divas:
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