Is the Diva in Danger of Extinction?

The late 20th century was the golden era of the diva. In the ’80s and ’90s, iconic stars like Tina Turner, Diana Ross, and Whitney Houston cemented their legacies as the all-time greats, and shows like VH1 Divas Live ensured that the younger generation learned important lessons about their diva foremothers. As the millennium approached, it seemed that another generation of divas would emerge. By 1999, Destiny’s Child singer Beyoncé was already a superstar. But from the moment she strutted into the frame in the music video for “Crazy In Love,” she became a diva. Everything would continue to be in its right place.