“VH1 Divas” has added another handful of divine dames — Cyndi, Jennifer, Martina, Melissa and Sheryl — to its program lineup, which returns Sept. 17 after a five-year hiatus. There’ll even be some non-singers in the house: comedian Kathy Griffin and “The Hills” alums Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port are set to be presenters. “Divas” will be hosted by Paula Abdul in her first gig post-“American Idol.” Here’s a look at the performers. Sources: Contact Music, Rolling Stone, TV Squad, VH1
Who’s missing?
With a talent field this broad, we can’t help but notice who didn’t make the cut. Well, we’ll give them the benefit of the doubt and imagine these songstresses passed on their invite.
Mariah Carey: Anniversary fete with Nick Cannon
Fergie: Tending to her humps
LeAnn Rimes: Due in divorce court
Shakira: Hip-shaking class
Whitney Houston: Prepping for next “Good Morning America” concert
Adele, 21
Claim to fame: Britain’s next big thing
Music: Jazz
Why she’s a diva: The U.K. prime minister sent her a personal thank-you note for her work
Kelly Clarkson, 27
Claim to fame: First “Idol” winner
Music: Pop
Why she’s a diva: Don’t mess with this Texan
Sheryl Crow, 47
Claim to fame: She has nine Grammys
Music: Pop/rock
Why she’s a diva: Jams with the Stones, Sting, Clapton
Miley Cyrus, 16
Claim to fame: “Hannah Montana”
Music: Bubblegum pop
Why she’s a diva: Millions of ‘tweens under her spell
Jennifer Hudson, 27
Claim to fame: Oscar winner
Music: R&B
Why she’s a diva: Power pipes, pals with Oprah
Melissa Etheridge, 48
Claim to fame: Gay rights activist
Music: Rock
Why she’s a diva: Breast cancer survivor
Cyndi Lauper, 56
Claim to fame: ’80s icon
Music: Pop
Why she’s a diva: Taught us how to tease our hair
Leona Lewis, 24
Claim to fame: British “X Factor” winner
Music: R&B/pop
Why’s she’s a diva: She bleeds love
Martina McBride, 43
Claim to fame: Sold 16 million albums
Music: Country
Why she’s a diva: Has been called “the Celine Dion of country music”
Jordin Sparks, 19
Claim to fame: “Idol” Season 6 winner
Music: Pop
Why she’s a diva: Sang national anthem at Super Bowl XLII
