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^^Once upon a time... Women musician needed only talent to be famous. Now they need to be half naked (or completely naked) on stage or video or magazines to show their "talent"what a pity!
agreed!
but Whitney didn't just have talent. she was no slouch when it came to being gorgeous and sexy and charismatic, as well! i can't think of many other performers who have 1. Gorgeous, model-esque beauty, 2. magnificent talent, 3. unparalleled international success, 4. cultural significance.
not many.
Beyonce has #2 & #3, but she hasn't really been culturally influential, and though she's insanely beautiful, she isn't "model-esque".
blah blah. i'm ranting. sorry~
i agree with you, though, Mdme Kiki, it's sad how having a knack at exploiting yourself as a sexually commercialized commodity has replaced ACTUAL TALENT as the pre-requisite of today's popstars.

I like Shy'm too. I don't understand french,
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unfortunately, I do understand French!
:rofl:
blah blah. i'm ranting. sorry~
Oh, no ranting is welcome on my polls
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Bad news is, I don't particularly forsee the problem you're talking about getting any better
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Good news is, there are some others like Alecia Keys (writes, plays and sings), Norah Jones (where art thou
? , writes plays and sings). Though they are more like exceptions than the sign of a trend.
It may sound strange, but my favorite singer is Shakira
. Not just the looks and hips, but I think she's so moving, dramatic and unique :hell yea!: , she can make any song her own and to me she doesn't have any bad songs, I can listen to her all day
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for beauty i voted Leona Lewis
about the music, i voted Rihanna because i like many of her songs.. she has not the best voice but i know all of her songs and they are in my mind because they are easy and quite nice..
For beauty - Cassie - she's gorgeous and what a splendid mix of genes (nice boobs too
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For music - Rihanna - nothing mindblowing, but she has some really nice, catchy songs
Rihanna for both
Taylor Swift & Taylor Swift
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I voted for Hilary Duff in most beautiful (I love her eyes) Grew up watching her show on Disney, so kind of grew attached.
As in Music, I voted for Taylor Swift. Been listening to her music a lot lately, not the biggest fan of Country music-Even though I live in KY lol. But she definitely has some catchy tunes! ![]()
Most Beautiful-Cassie
Your favorite music? - Rihanna