Comments on: Diva Battle Round 1: Aretha vs. Tina Turner

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:47:36 +0000

Love them both.. u cannot say anything bad against titans of music such as Aretha,Tina,Diana,Whitney,Barbra for ex..they r divas and if Aretha have a bit big attitude thats ok,she can allow that to herself.

By: edmund

edmund — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:27:49 +0000

Tina is known for 2 songs? What a joke!
Tina Turner has had a lot of popular singles throughout her career. Especially in the 1980s.

*Better Be Good
*Back where you started
*Thunderdome
*Typical Male
*Let’s stay together, to name but a few and not forgetting the 1966 masterpiece River Deep. She obviously hasn’t had as many hits as Aretha. Not a lot of people have but she has an attractive list too and she’s way more popular than a lot of American singers the whole world through and Aretha won’t beat that record. I saw Tina twice here in South Africa and she’s exceptional…………

By: BeautifulBoy

BeautifulBoy — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:48:39 +0000

Oh I’ve been to many opera’s and I am a season ticket holder to the Met, and the Met has just as provocative operas with characters that dress and albeit act in away that some may deem inappropriate for the masses to see as some of these ladies outfits may suggest. Whether you agree with it or not, like opera, pop music is an art form as well. A way to express ones self through dance and song is a beautiful gift to people. These ladies in my mind do it very tastefully and teasingly. There is nothing over sexual about the performances but they are sexy! Be open minded P. Delgado

By: P.DELGADO

P.DELGADO — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:05:51 +0000

Divas are oparatic sopranos; not these self-centered, arrogant, over-hyped bimbos. If they don’t sing opera, stop calling them “divas!”

By: 1blackQT

1blackQT — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:35:04 +0000

Aretha, Aretha, know who you are boo, and stop the mess! I mean seriously, does it really matter. Black women R-E-S-P-E-C-T each other, you’re all QUEENS!

By: Sell_ah_one

Sell_ah_one — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:16:25 +0000

Oh yeah and secondly I don’t know who Aretha’s stylist is but whomever it is hates her because everytime I see Aretha on T.V. she looks sloppily dressed. Her publicist and stylist should be fired.

By: Sell_ah_one

Sell_ah_one — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:13:32 +0000

Aretha has and always will be the Queen of Soul. In the beginning of the Tina Turner’s intro, B did mention Aretha Franklin. Since Beyonce is young she didn’t see it as an insult to call Tina the Queen but trust me the writers did. B had nothing to do with what was written, she was just reading the teleprompter.

By: lovely1

lovely1 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:16:49 +0000

pics

By: lovely1

lovely1 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:05:05 +0000

i need apic of my self

By: OH GAWD!!

OH GAWD!! — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:43:26 +0000

oh gawd happ mercyyyyyyy for i just realize aretha tities the size of my ass!!!

now back to the usual program. aretha ego getting ahead of her tits. walkin around lookin like the blowup version of big bird. she need to chill the hell down with biskets and fry chicken.

i take tina anytime as the QUEEN!!

By: thejuanstar

thejuanstar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:01:53 +0000

Tina is the Queen of Rock. She’s been called that before, anyone remember the Acid Queen?

By: Charisma

Charisma — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:42:24 +0000

Natalie Cole got some damn nerve talking about Amy is not a good role model..trick you used to snort cocaine back in the day so who you are to judge! Amy is getting it together and it is her time to SHINE!!!

By: Charisma

Charisma — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:34:58 +0000

Did Aretha ever stop to think that the performance wasn’t about her?? Damn I think she did her ownself justice wearing that yellow ass dress looking like a big ass LEMON!!!!Aretha needs to be more worried about her health then somebody referring to someone else as QUEEN!! As I tell my friends in life “GIRL BYE!!!”

By: Ms.NeeCee

Ms.NeeCee — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:09:19 +0000

I agree also. All of them know how to do there thing in there own different way. All that talent and money who gives a shi*. I think they are all divas, and if anyones ego should be bruised it should be Aretha’s for wearing those damn embelished parachutes! I am on the healthy side but that’s a bit too much for me. Keep it covered and classy! And if you are going to show some skin sweetie, keep it tight. Don’t have that mess flappin’ and swingin’. Lord have mercy! I’m sorry she needs to stop it though. There is a queen for each castle, trust there is enough room for all.

By: cali

cali — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:43:22 +0000

I agree with this post on Feb 12, 2008 at 4:34 pm by
xclnt_choice, the perfect explanation, it was the same thing I was thinking, Aretha needs to stop it and leave miss Tina alone, Beyonce did nothing wrong

By: BeautifulBoy

BeautifulBoy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:17:28 +0000

thanks for that link tina kicked ass on that aretha song definitely less pop than aretha’s version and dare we say soulful?

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_id=SL7e0Lsj2v8&rel=1&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//i.ytimg.com/vi/SL7e0Lsj2v8/default.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskKscRtHAO1u9JdibVZG6auC&

By: SexyBeautifulOne

SexyBeautifulOne — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:40:15 +0000

Personally, I don’t think the slip up was the fault of the writers.

Musically speaking, when someone says “The Queen!” they are usually referring to Aretha. She’s earned that title and deserves the R E S P E C T that goes along with it!

Don’t get me wrong, I love the hell out of Tina Turner but who really calls her the Queen of Rock and Roll?

By: Divab

Divab — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:55:54 +0000

I dont think Aretha should have taken that to heart.
But last time I checked ARETHA IS STILL the QUEEN of R&B. Tina Turner.. never was!

By: Much2much41

Much2much41 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:46:41 +0000

Why doesn’t Aretha have fits about Mary being called Queen of HipHop/R&B? Is it only those SHE deems worthy of the title? Tina might be the Queen to BEYONCE, and that’s her right to feel that way. I’m sorry, but believing your own hype doesn’t make it true for everybody. Plus, in my opinion, Aretha lost her pipes years ago, so she needs to go somewhere and hit a treadmill and be glad people are still humoring her with the title AT ALL.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:24:55 +0000

I love Tina and Aretha, but that night, TINA was the Queen, I wanna be like Tina when I am 68, her and Beyonces performance was the best perfomance of the night to me.

By: Avisjay

Avisjay — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:33:03 +0000

Given more attention than it should be, BUT, with Aretha’s Hit list against Tina’s, Aretha kills her several times over. Tina’s career is mostly 2 songs “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love got to do with it” (with “Private Dancer” as a back up). I have no room to write Aretha’s hit list!

But Aretha should of chilled and let Tina have her day.

By: junior

junior — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:03:03 +0000

Natalia Cole and Aretha both need to shut up! Aretha you can sing…amazing singer but please dont let that go to your head! u are the queen of soul…but Tina is the Queen of Rock and Roll!

By: HH

HH — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:46:03 +0000

…Retha look she just grabbed some curtains and rolled up on stage…too much pork for one fork!

By: HH

HH — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:29:40 +0000

…Aretha needs to get on the Biggest Loser! She looks like she’s about to blow! Look out!

By: angelamaria1858

angelamaria1858 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:37:56 +0000

Natlie Cole needs to remember that she was a druggie too!!

By: bee4real

bee4real — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:31:52 +0000

I’m still waiting for a response from Aretha’s fashion stylist…then i will respond to what Aretha had to say….

By: Chance

Chance — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:21:29 +0000

Aretha is known as the Queen of Soul. Its been said many times. So to crown Tina during the Grammy was tacky.
I feel Aretha on this one.

By: Keena

Keena — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:21:00 +0000

As for the election, Barack Obama is beating Hillary so bad I almost feel sorry for her, NOT. He swept the primaries this weekend and has already won 2 of the 3 primaries tonight. The third (Maryland) isn’t confirmed because the polls had to stay open late due to the weather. Right now, Hillary’s only hope is to win Texas and Ohio in March. If she loses either of them, she may have to throw in the towel. Also, her campaign team is in disarray. 2 of the key people have been replaced. At this stage of the game doesn’t look good. If she can’t run a campaign, how is she going to run a country? Anyway, we’ll have to wait until March before we’ll know for sure.

What’s funny, previously when asked if she’d consider being Obama’s VP she wouldn’t answer the question, but tonight she called him her friend. So maybe she’s making backup plans. She’s going to get back in that White House one way or the other. However, I really hope he doesn’t choose her. I can so see her running against him again and exploiting any inside knowledge she may have. She’s just that shady.

By: Keena

Keena — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:04:35 +0000

I can see why Aretha would get upset because when Beyonce said it I thought that same thing. Aretha is the queen of soul period. Don’t get me wrong, I think Tina is phenomenal as a matter of fact she completely outshined Beyonce on the stage to the point where I keep forgetting she was on there. But the fact is Aretha is the Queen of Soul, has been for over 40 years. That’s HERS!You don’t have to disrespect her, in order to give Tina props. They’re both ultimate divas but Aretha was right to check that and Beyonce should’ve known better.

Also, it’s not about thinking she is A QUEEN but she is undoubtly THE QUEEN. Give respect where respect is due. When you hear that name you know exactly who the person is talking about. She could’ve just as easily called Tina the ultimate diva or something else. But then again, that may be Diana Ross. Oh well, to bad the rock n roll community didn’t coin a name for her. Maybe she just thought she would borrow Aretha’s LOL.

By: seven2

seven2 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:56:23 +0000

TWO Queens!! WELL WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ WITH THE ELECTION?!! ANYBODY KNOW?!!

By: Yo

Yo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:43:26 +0000

Aretha is THE QUEEN of Soul.. you better ask somebody GROWN about it! RESPECT is what The QUEEN is talkn’ bout. Oh, by the way beautiful one.. what’s up with your canidate?
Your energy is sooooo much fun, I really enjoy your videos.

By: Marshall

Marshall — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:59:19 +0000

I agree with y’all!
They are different queens!
Gospel and Rock… So much drama involved!

By: Bird

Bird — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:18 +0000

Aretha is commonly referred to as the Queen of Soul. Tina doesn’t have a title like that, but I don’t see what is wrong with B referring to as the queen. She didn’t call her the Queen of Soul or the Queen of Hip Hop and R&B (Mary). I don’t understand what Aretha’s problem is with it. Be just called her that queen.

By: BabyBrown

BabyBrown — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:04:34 +0000

two different styles, they are both queens, CEASE THIS DRAMA!!!

By: BeautifulBoy

BeautifulBoy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:57:34 +0000

I love Aretha but even more love Tina’s class. Tina wins this one. Because as soon as she was done with the Grammys she jumped on her private jet to perform at a private party in Russia… Why? Because that’s what Queens do. I am so glad that the QUEEN of ROCK n’ Roll – R&B & Soul had no comment for arsonist Aretha. Now you know Aretha is most famous for her song ‘Respect’ but watch Tina turn it out nearly forty years ago!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL7e0Lsj2v8

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:52:04 +0000

Oh and Aretha, you looked TERRIBLE HONEY!!! Ur straps were looking pretty feeble dear! Can we say new image or stylist and no bright ass colours?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:51:04 +0000

I was very mad at Nat Cole for saying that BS about Amy Winehouse not being a good example and Rihanna or Beyonce should’ve gotten it? PUHLEEZE! I love some B! But c’mon, her entire, NO ENTIRE CD was about her body, touching, bodying it, feeling it, grinding on it, etc…and Rihanna? The Dance CD? NO Way! A role model? B? Rihanna? Amy? No! However, it’s not the NAACP Awards for community involvement, it’s quality of music! Amy was classic! That cd was bound to win, her voice is amazing and her entire being is refreshing besides the smoking rocks! OK I’m done LOL!

By: levity

levity — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:46:15 +0000

Aretha needs to get over herself. Beyonce was speaking from her perspective. To Beyonce, Tina is the queen since Tina abides in her performances.

By: nOva

nOva — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:46:03 +0000

Does Beyonce even know who Aretha Franklin is? Just askin’…..

By: KR

KR — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:45:06 +0000

She is taking the term Diva literally. I can’t stand the arrogance.

By: devnel

devnel — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:42:59 +0000

Aretha better watch herself…she looked like a straight up manatee.

By: cjjada2001

cjjada2001 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:40:46 +0000

is she mad because bee didn’t name check her in the intro wit all the other divas? or maybe she mad cuz tina look better at 68 than she looked at 40. fat ass.

By: xclnt_choice

xclnt_choice — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:34:18 +0000

Aretha is the Queen of Soul and Tina is the Queen of Rock n Roll Soul….big difference other than weight.

By: Debo

Debo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:28:03 +0000

Aretha IS the Queen!

By: ASI

ASI — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:21:40 +0000

LOL@ we all saw what tina did to ike in whats love got to do with it!! that was funny Bscott!!!

By: fatblkboy

fatblkboy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:16:17 +0000

ADDENDUM – obviously she’s delusional. She thinks Halle Berry is a perfect fit to portray her in her autobiography. Let me go somewhere and call down.

By: fatblkboy

fatblkboy — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:14:05 +0000

Please tell me this is a joke. Is she serious? Is she really arrogant enough to believe that someone would take time out of their day to think of a way to piss her off? Hasn’t Tina been referred to as the Queen of something or other before? Should we not refer to Elizabeth of England as the queen either? Miss Aretha, no ma’am. First of all she showed up wearing a set of curtains that she’s previously been seen in and then brings her own food (HOT DOGS) into the after party. I respect her legacy and all but she needs a big dose of STFU – real quick! I don’t necessarily agree with Natalie Cole either but at least I understand her point of view.

By the way B., I hear that 2 other blogs were shut down for posting the Mariah song. Please be careful…

By: sima

sima — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:14:04 +0000

Tina is as much of a queen as Aretha is, that’s something Aretha should grasp, yes she’s the queen but she’s not the queen of all the genres of music. What aretha did for gospel, soul, and r&b Tina Turner did for Rock & Roll and r&b…like the Queen of the North and Queen of the South