Diana Ross Research Paper

Robyn Rihanna Fenty, more publicly known as Rihanna, is a Barbados born Bajan beauty who has been in the public eye since the age of 17. She was propelled to fame with the release of her first studio album ‘Music of the Sun’ (2005) which established her Caribbean influenced pop/dance music. With big time diva’s such as Beyoncé and Ciara dominating the music industry during 2005, it hasn’t come easy for the young star to procure some of that limelight and publicity. What separated Rihanna from the competition was, according to music journalist Chloe Goven, her “winsome rather than wannabe” (2012 p.45) approach to fame. This essay will investigate Rihanna’s advocation of Black Feminism and the rise of an ever changing and newly sexually liberated

Robyn Rihanna Fenty, known as Rihanna, is a famous singer. She is passionated about music since the age of five, but it was so difficult for her to get known as a singer.

The Miracles started as a group called the Matadors, a group of five people who only sung songs by the teenage version of Smokey Robinson. Their group included these five members Robinson, Ronnie White, Warren Moore, Bobby Rogers, and Claudette Rogers. The Matadors really caught Gordy with their first audition. There first song “got a Job’ was released in 1958

Whitney Houston was born to a family that were singers. She was the youngest of three children and was related or friends with lots of talented singers, Aretha Franklin was her grandmother. She began singing in a choir at church and soon went on to become a background singer. When she was 18 she had her first record deal. With her second album she had to first album by a women to enter the number 1 charts.

The period between 1964 and 1967 witness the uprising of British artists on the American music chart. The rock bands that made their way to the U.S charts contribute to the direction for rock music up to late of 1960s. Numerous bands have blown a fresh wind into the music scene and left behind hit songs that echo through years later. The Dave Clark Five was the first to follow the success of the Beatles and toured the U.S extensively followed their hit song "Glad All Over" in 1964. Former jazz trio "The Animals" landed on the #1 spot in both the U.K and U.S chart with "House of the Rising Sun". This rendition added a twist to the original country version by featuring piano. Another double #1 hit was "World Without Love" by Peter and Gordon.

Time never seemed to stop her and her music is known all around the world. With over three-hundred million records sold, she is seen as the queen of pop. She continues to inspire millions through her music, yet she doesn't stop there. Her heart continues to help others through non-profit organizations. Madonna is seen as a true testimony to American culture. Her popularity has impacted the culture, music, and the people of the world.

Whitney Houston was born on August 9, 1963, in Newark, New Jersey, into a talented singing family. The youngest of three children, her mother, Cissy, was a successful backing singer. Whitney's singing career began in the local gospel choir but she quickly graduated to backing singing with the likes of Lou Rawls and Chaka Khan, when she also worked as a model. At the age of 18, Whitney was signed to record label Arista Records, with whom she produced the album, 'Whitney Houston' with 'Saving All My Love For You' earning her a Grammy Award. Her second album, the uninspiringly titled 'Whitney', was the first album by a woman to enter at number one in the charts. Its first four singles all made #1 in the Billboard chart. 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Demetria Devonne “Demi” Lovato was born on August 20,1992 to Patrick Lovato and former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader Dianna Hart in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but was raised in Dallas Texas. Since an early age Demi had a passion for acting and performing. At the age of ten she made her debut on the childrens show Barney and Friends.

Gwen Stefani and bandmate Tony Kanal began dating soon after Stefani joined No Doubt,: she stated that she was heavily invested in that relationship. Gwen Stefani's relationship with Kanal ended. Their break-up inspired Stefani from the core, and many of Tragic Kingdom's songs, such as "Don't Speak", "Sunday Morning", and "Hey You!", chronicle the ups and downs of their relationship.

I chose Alicia Keys because she is one of my favorite singers. My topics that I’m going to write about are her childhood, adulthood, and what made her famous.

It’s been four years since Danity Kane’s final release, “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” and the group’s disbandment. What’s happened in that time for you professionally and what are you pursuing presently?

She overdosed on drugs many times and was hospitalized. Moreover, she had been arrested on multiple occasion for possession of illegal drugs such as marijuana. Amy’s marriage only lasted for a year and a half, she got divorced at the end of 2008. Blake himself was also a drug addict and was arrested couple times for relating to drug issues.” Winehouse's enormous talent was overshadowed by her addiction to drugs and alcohol. The singer died tragically on July 23, 2011, at the age of 27 from accidental alcohol poisoning” (Amy Winehouse, 2017). Amy went into a rehab for some time and after returning, two months later she was found dead in her apartment on 23 July 2011. Her cause of death was determined to be on overdosing on alcohol.

Amy Winehouse was a Jewish girl from North London who was known for her drug abuse, relationship issues, and her crooning voice. Winehouse was born on September 23, 1983. She was compared to Sid Vicious by Spin.com and was well-known for her song, "Rehab," which was an ode to her refusal to seek help for her drinking problem. Winehouse sported numerous pin-up girl tattoos and her drug and eating disorder problems had made her exceptionally thin. She was known for making drunken public appearances, including a time when she ran off the stage to vomit.

Princess Diana was the most cherished and beloved royal family member of all time. Many may think this was because of her elegance and beauty; after all, she was a fashion icon. However, her vulnerability was the source of her charm. She connected with ordinary people because she dealt with a lifetime of struggles, which she overcame briefly before her death at the young age of thirty-six.

Throughout Princess Diana’s lifetime she loved, cared, and helped others along the way. She had many accomplishments in life. Such as her children and her many organizations.