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The Definitive Ranking Of Pop Divas

If you don't agree, feel free to re-rank it and make your own list.

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Matthew Perpetua
Matthew Perpetua
BuzzFeed Staff

1. Madonna

Diva classics: "Like A Prayer," "Express Yourself," "Vogue," "Material Girl"
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Diva classics: "Like A Prayer," "Express Yourself," "Vogue," "Material Girl"

2. Beyoncé

Diva classics: "Crazy In Love," "Single Ladies," "Love On Top," "***Flawless"
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Diva classics: "Crazy In Love," "Single Ladies," "Love On Top," "***Flawless"

3. Mariah Carey

Diva classics: "Vision of Love," "Hero," "Dreamlover," "Emotions"
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Diva classics: "Vision of Love," "Hero," "Dreamlover," "Emotions"

4. Whitney Houston

Diva classics: "How Will I Know," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "I Will Always Love You," "The Greatest Love of All"
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Diva classics: "How Will I Know," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," "I Will Always Love You," "The Greatest Love of All"

5. Janet Jackson

Diva classics: "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "Miss You Much," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Control"
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Diva classics: "Love Will Never Do (Without You)," "Miss You Much," "That's the Way Love Goes," "Control"

6. Diana Ross

Diva classics: "Love Hangover," "I'm Coming Out," "Upside Down," "You Can't Hurry Love"
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Diva classics: "Love Hangover," "I'm Coming Out," "Upside Down," "You Can't Hurry Love"

7. Dolly Parton

Diva classics: "9 to 5," "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "Coat of Many Colors"
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Diva classics: "9 to 5," "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "Coat of Many Colors"

8. Aretha Franklin

Diva classics: "Chain of Fools," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "I Say A Little Prayer"
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Diva classics: "Chain of Fools," "Respect," "Natural Woman," "I Say A Little Prayer"

9. Mary J. Blige

Diva classics: "Family Affair," "Not Gon' Cry," "Real Love," "No More Drama"
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Diva classics: "Family Affair," "Not Gon' Cry," "Real Love," "No More Drama"

10. Adele

Diva classics: "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," "Set Fire to the Rain," "Chasing Pavements"
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Diva classics: "Rolling in the Deep," "Someone Like You," "Set Fire to the Rain," "Chasing Pavements"

11. Cher

Diva classics: "If I Could Turn Back Time," "Believe," "Half Breed," "Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves"
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Diva classics: "If I Could Turn Back Time," "Believe," "Half Breed," "Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves"

12. Rihanna

Diva classics: "Umbrella," "We Found Love," "Only Girl (In the World)," "Diamonds"
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Diva classics: "Umbrella," "We Found Love," "Only Girl (In the World)," "Diamonds"

13. Tina Turner

Diva classics: "Proud Mary," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "The Best," "Private Dancer"
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Diva classics: "Proud Mary," "What's Love Got To Do With It?," "The Best," "Private Dancer"

14. Barbra Streisand

Diva classics: "The Way We Were," "People," "Memory," "Woman In Love"
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Diva classics: "The Way We Were," "People," "Memory," "Woman In Love"

15. Kylie Minogue

Diva classics: "Love At First Sight," "Can't Get You Out of My Head," "Come Into My World," "Wow"
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Diva classics: "Love At First Sight," "Can't Get You Out of My Head," "Come Into My World," "Wow"

16. Amy Winehouse

Diva classics: "Rehab," "Back to Black," "Valerie," "Tears Dry On Their Own"
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Diva classics: "Rehab," "Back to Black," "Valerie," "Tears Dry On Their Own"

17. Erykah Badu

Diva classics: "On & On," "Bag Lady," "Window Seat," "Tyrone"
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Diva classics: "On & On," "Bag Lady," "Window Seat," "Tyrone"

18. Shakira

Diva classics: "Whenever, Wherever," "Hips Don't Lie," "She Wolf," "Underneath Your Clothes"
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Diva classics: "Whenever, Wherever," "Hips Don't Lie," "She Wolf," "Underneath Your Clothes"

19. Lady Gaga

Diva classics: "Bad Romance," "Poker Face," "Paparazzi," "Yoü and I"
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Diva classics: "Bad Romance," "Poker Face," "Paparazzi," "Yoü and I"

20. Britney Spears

Diva classics: "...Baby One More Time," "Oops...I Did It Again," "Stronger," "Toxic"
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Diva classics: "...Baby One More Time," "Oops...I Did It Again," "Stronger," "Toxic"

21. Donna Summer

Diva classics: "I Feel Love," "Love to Love You Baby," "MacArthur Park," "Last Dance"
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Diva classics: "I Feel Love," "Love to Love You Baby," "MacArthur Park," "Last Dance"

22. Taylor Swift

Diva classics: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "I Knew You Were Trouble," "You Belong With Me," "Love Story"
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Diva classics: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "I Knew You Were Trouble," "You Belong With Me," "Love Story"

23. Celine Dion

Diva classics: "My Heart Will Go On," "Because You Loved Me," "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," "The Power of Love"
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Diva classics: "My Heart Will Go On," "Because You Loved Me," "It's All Coming Back to Me Now," "The Power of Love"

24. Lauryn Hill

Diva classics: "Doo Wop (That Thing)," "Ex Factor," "Killing Me Softly," "Everything Is Everything"
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Diva classics: "Doo Wop (That Thing)," "Ex Factor," "Killing Me Softly," "Everything Is Everything"

25. Jennifer Lopez

Diva classics: "I'm Real," "If You Had My Love," "Love Don't Cost A Thing," "Jenny from the Block"
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Diva classics: "I'm Real," "If You Had My Love," "Love Don't Cost A Thing," "Jenny from the Block"

26. Miley Cyrus

Diva classics: "Wrecking Ball," "We Can't Stop," "Adore You," "Party in the U.S.A."
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Diva classics: "Wrecking Ball," "We Can't Stop," "Adore You," "Party in the U.S.A."

27. P!nk

Diva classics: "Just Give Me A Reason," "Fuckin' Perfect," "So What," "Don't Let Me Get Me"
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Diva classics: "Just Give Me A Reason," "Fuckin' Perfect," "So What," "Don't Let Me Get Me"

28. Kelly Clarkson

Diva classics: "Since U Been Gone," "Stronger," "Breakaway," "My Life Would Suck Without You"
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Diva classics: "Since U Been Gone," "Stronger," "Breakaway," "My Life Would Suck Without You"

29. Christina Aguilera

Diva classics: "Beautiful," "Ain't No Other Man," "Genie in a Bottle," "Come On Over"
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Diva classics: "Beautiful," "Ain't No Other Man," "Genie in a Bottle," "Come On Over"

30. Lana Del Rey

Diva classics: "Video Games," "Young and Beautiful," "Born to Die," "Shades of Cool"
AFP / Getty Images ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT

Diva classics: "Video Games," "Young and Beautiful," "Born to Die," "Shades of Cool"

31. Katy Perry

Diva classics: "Firework," "Roar," "Teenage Dream," "California Gurls"
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Diva classics: "Firework," "Roar," "Teenage Dream," "California Gurls"

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