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Diva (other)
A diva is a celebrated female singer. Diva may also refer to: People * Diva Montelaba (born 1991), Filipino actress * Diva Tarkas, Indonesian footballer * Diva Zappa (born 1979), American musician * Diva, American rapper from female rap group H.W.A. Books * ''Diva'' (José de Alencar novel) (1864), by José de Alencar * ''Diva'' (Odier novel), by Daniel Odier * Diva, a character in the anime series ''Blood+'' * ''Diva'', a comic book character in the Stormwatch universe * ''Diva'' (magazine), a UK magazine for lesbians Film and television * ''The Diva'', a 1929 German silent film * Diva, winged cyborg-like angel from Cyber Team in Akihabara * ''Diva'' (1981 film), a 1981 film based on the Daniel Odier novel * ''Diva'' (2007 film), a 2007 Malaysian film * ''Diva'' (2020 film), a South Korean film * "Diva" (''Glee''), a 2013 episode of ''Glee'' * ''Diva'' (2010 TV series), a 2010 musical drama television series * Diva Universal, a woman-based entertainment channel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva
Diva (; ) is the Latin word for a goddess. It has often been used to refer to a celebrated woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, theatre, cinema, fashion and popular music. If referring to an actress, the meaning of ''diva'' is closely related to that of ''prima donna''. Diva can also refer to a person, especially one in show business, with a reputation for being temperamental or demanding. Derivation The word entered the English language in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Italian noun ''diva'', a female deity. The plural of the word in English is "divas"; in Italian, ''dive'' . The basic sense of the term is ''goddess'', the feminine of the Latin word ''divus'' (Italian ''divo''), someone deified after death, or Latin '' deus'', a god. The male form '' divo'' exists in Italian and is usually reserved for the most prominent leading tenors, like Enrico Caruso and Beniamino Gigli. The Italian term '' divismo'' describes the star-making system in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva Universal
Diva, formerly Diva Universal, is a woman-based entertainment channel owned by Universal Networks International. The list of Diva channels includes: * Diva (Asia TV channel) ''defunct'' *Diva Universal (Philippines) ''defunct'' * Diva (Finland) ''currently'' * Diva Universal (Bulgaria) ''defunct'' * Diva Universal (Turkey) ''defunct'' * Diva Universal (Italy) ''defunct'' * Diva (Romania) ''currently'' * Diva Universal (Russia) ''defunct'' *Diva (Adria) (Serbia/Croatia/Slovenia) ''currently'' Asia * '' Against The Wall'' * ''Army Wives'' * ''Best Friends Forever'' * '' The Big C'' * ''The Biggest Loser'' * '' The Biggest Loser Australia'' * ''Clean House'' * ''The Closer'' * ''Covert Affairs'' * ''Downton Abbey'' * ''Fairly Legal'' * ''Fashion Star'' * ''The Good Wife'' * '' Haven'' * '' How Do I Look?'' * '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * ''Life Unexpected'' * ''Merlin'' * ''My Kitchen Rules'' * ''Prime Suspect'' * ''The Real Housewives of Atlanta'' * ''Rookie Blue'' * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Cir
Diva (; ) is the Latin word for a goddess. It has often been used to refer to a celebrated woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, theatre, cinema, fashion and popular music. If referring to an actress, the meaning of ''diva'' is closely related to that of '' prima donna''. Diva can also refer to a person, especially one in show business, with a reputation for being temperamental or demanding. Derivation The word entered the English language in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Italian noun ''diva'', a female deity. The plural of the word in English is "divas"; in Italian, ''dive'' . The basic sense of the term is ''goddess'', the feminine of the Latin word ''divus'' (Italian ''divo''), someone deified after death, or Latin ''deus ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for "god" or "deity". Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ("divine") are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European *'' deiwos'', "celestial" or "shining", from the same root as '' *Dyēus'', t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Beyoncé Song)
"Diva" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. The song was written and produced by Knowles, Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford, and Sean Garrett for the singer's third studio album '' I Am... Sasha Fierce'' (2008). It was released as the album's third overall single in the United States alongside the third international single "Halo". "Diva" is an R&B song, which is set in a hip hop groove, and carries a stuttering beat. Its lyrics deliver messages of independence and female empowerment. The song boasts a beat and a bassline similar to those of another Bangladesh 2008 production, "A Milli" by American rapper, Lil' Wayne; critics coined "Diva" as a "female companion" to the latter. "Diva" received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who had polarized opinions concerning its affiliation with "A Milli". Despite being released to rhythmic and urban radios only in the US, the song peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, topped the US Hot D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (After School Song)
"Diva" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group After School. The song was released on April 9, 2009, as a digital single and later added on the group's second single album " Because of You" as a B-side. The song is the first release including Uee and the last release including Soyoung, who withdrew from the group to become an actress. A Japanese version of the song was released on November 23, 2011, serving as the group's second Japanese single. An original Japanese song "Ready to Love" was released with the single. Track listing Trivia "Tap Slap" is a Japanese instrumental version of the song "Let's Step Up", included on the group's first album ''Virgin Virginity is the state of a person who has never engaged in sexual intercourse. The term ''virgin'' originally only referred to sexually inexperienced women, but has evolved to encompass a range of definitions, as found in traditional, modern ...''. The Korean version of "Diva" included on the Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (My Sister's Machine Album)
''Diva'' is the debut studio album by American rock band My Sister's Machine. Background and recording Before the formation of My Sister's Machine, singer and lyricist Nick Pollock had played guitar in an early incarnation of Alice in Chains with vocalist Layne Staley; they called themselves Alice N' Chains. When that band broke up on friendly terms in 1987, Pollock played for a year with older musicians in a funk band. In 1989, he formed MSM along with guitarist Owen Wright, bassist Chris Ivanovich, and drummer Chris Gohde; Wright and Gohde previously played in a band called Mistrust, which also included former Culprit singer Jeff L’Heureux.Mistrust at Encyclopaedia Metallum Retrieved on 27 April 2011. Since none of the other band members had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Annie Lennox Album)
''Diva'' is the debut solo studio album by Scottish singer Annie Lennox, released on 6 April 1992 by RCA Records. The album entered the UK Albums Chart at number one and has since sold over 1.2 million copies in the UK alone, being certified quadruple platinum. In the United States, it reached number 23 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and has been certified double platinum. ''Diva'' won the Brit Award for British Album of the Year at the 1993 Brit Awards. The album received nominations for Album of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Long Form Music Video, winning the latter award at the Grammy Awards the same year. Background and reception Following the informal dissolution of Eurythmics in 1990, Lennox took some time away from the music industry, during which she gave birth to her eldest daughter. She commenced working on her first solo album in 1991 with producer Stephen Lipson. Though she had been accustomed to co-writing material with Dave Stewart during her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Jelena Karleuša Album)
''Diva'' is the tenth studio album by Serbian singer Jelena Karleuša. It was released on 11 June 2012 under City Records. The record contains ten tracks entirely produced by Nebojša Arežina and Marko Peruničić from Atelje Trag with lyrics written by Marina Tucaković. Musically, ''Diva'' draws from electropop, while incorporating elements of dance-pop, pop-folk and hip-hop in its production and beats, which marked a significant departure from her previous work. Karleuša's vocals were noted for the pioneering use of Auto-tune on most of the songs. The general dark sound of the record is deepened with its lyrical themes of sex, love, adultery and revenge, controversially crossed with occasional references to tradition and religion. ''Diva'' had original circulation of 150,000 copies, which were according to the record label sold during the first twenty four hours, making it the fastest selling release in Serbia. Background Following the release of her previous album, ''JK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Ivy Queen Album)
''Diva'' is the third studio album by Puerto Rican reggaetón recording artist Ivy Queen. It was released on August 23, 2003 and independently distributed by Real Music Group after being dropped from Sony Discos. The recording followed her two previous studio albums which were commercially unsuccessful and a hiatus from her musical career beginning in 1999. It featured collaborations with Latin hip hop artists including Mexicano 777, Bimbo and K-7 while the album's production was handled by a variety of musical producers; Luny Tunes, DJ Nelson, Noriega, and Iván Joy were enlisted, while DJ Adam produced a majority of the tracks. Lyrically, the album explored female empowerment, infidelity, heartbreak and love with "a veritable compendium of her artistic passion, femininity, and culture". The musical styles of the recording alternate between reggaetón and hip-hop while Queen experiments with R&B, dancehall, and pop balladry. ''Diva'' spawned a total of seven singles: " Quier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva (Marcia Hines Album)
''Diva'' is a compilation album by Australian singer-song writer Marcia Hines, released on 8 October 2001 through Warner Music Australia. The album contains the track "Rise", an official song for the Australian team at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The album shares the same name as Hines' fully authorised biography written by Karen Dewey and released in September 2001. Track listing ; CD # "You" (3:14) # "Your Love Still Brings Me to My Knees" (3:31) # "Time Of Our Lives" (3:59) # "(I've Got To) Believe" (3:39) # "Fire & Rain" (5:06) # " What I Did for Love" (3:11) # " I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself" (3:09) # " From the Inside" (3:36) # "Shining" (3:44) # "Something's Missing (In My Life)" (4:40) # "I've Got the Music in Me" (Mark Picchiotti mix) (4:39) # "Music Is My Life" (2:10) # "Taking it All in Stride" (4:27) # "I Don't Know How to Love Him" (3:49) # "Where Did We Go Wrong" (4:06) # "When You Cry" (5:54) # " What a Feeling" (M1:11 Remix) (3:26) # "Rise" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diva Records
Diva Records was an American record label from 1925 to 1932 that sold records through W. T. Grant retail stores. It was a division of Columbia Records. Artists on the label included Irving Kaufman, Annette Hanshaw, The Golden Gate Orchestra, Sammy Fain, "Hobo" Jack Turner, Walter Cummins, The Broadway Bellhops, Tom Clines, Ed Blossom, The Harmonians, The Royal Troubadours, The Bar Harbor Society Orchestra, Gay Ellis, Tommy Weir, Buck Wilson, Jack Albin and His Hotel Pennsylvania Music, and Vernon Dalhart. Diva Records were acoustic through early 1929. The audio fidelity of the post-acoustic records, as well as the pressing quality is above average for the era. See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogie.jpg File:AmMusicBunk78.jpg File:Bingola1011b.jpg Lists of record labels cover record labels, brands or trademarks associated with marketing of music recordings and music videos. The lists are organized alphabetically, b ... References Further rea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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