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Normally I just like to use Lifetime: Television for Women to record episodes of Coed Call Girl and The Babysitter’s Seduction. And hell, pretty much anything with Tori Spelling in it. But periodically, an episode of the Lifetime original series Drop Dead Diva creeps in there. Which is nice, because it’s a really good show. And it’s funny! And not funny in the ha-ha-I Know Who Killed Me-is-hilarious way (yes, it was on Lifetime last night, and yes, I stayed up until 2 to watch it). Funny in the Margaret-Cho-is-on-the-show way. Funny in a I-pretty-much-promise-you’ll-develop-a-girl-crush-on-Brooke-Elliot-way.
The plot revolves around a model who dies and, due to a cosmic mix-up, returns to life in the body of a less-than-slim lawyer (Elliot). Yes, it sounds like a plot that’s been done a million times, but the cast manages to make it seem fun and fresh and smart. What follows is both light, fizzy entertainment, and a surprisingly subtle exploration of body image. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Season Two is about to start on June 6th, so to catch you up to speed, we’re giving away a box set of Season 1. Just tell us who your favorite diva is in the comments, and we’ll pick a winner next week. (Fair warning: Lilit will give special consideration to anyone who picks Dolly Parton).
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Vanessa Williams is Top Diva in my book no one beats her act on Ugly Betty!
The guy who is in the Snickers commercial – the one who is Aretha Franklin. “Jeff, every time you get hungry, you turn into a diva. Just eat it so we can all exist peacefully.” :)
I’m going to be terribly British here, and…Alison Moyet. She was big in the 80′s – in more than one way! She sang, first in Yazoo [Yaz] and later as a soloist, and she came out with one of my favourite quotes ever – “It was impossible – like me thinking about a miniskirt! It just wasn’t going to happen.” I adore her, her stage presence, her incredible ability and the fact that she poked fun at her figure and really, truly accepted that it was O.K. to be large :)
Lady Gaga, your costumes are more entertaining than most pop divas’ songs, and your songs are so catchy I don’t even care what they’re about. Every time I look at/hear you, it’s exciting. The only thing better than your crazy-girl persona is your crass refusal to treat it as anything deeper than a marketing entity. And you’re a devotee of the fashion love-of-my-life, Alexander McQueen. For making all your fans extras your pop-culture satire, Lady Gaga, you are my diva.
While I Love Dolly Parton and still watch a Smoky Mountain Christmas every year during the holidays, I’m going to have to go with Beyonce. I know, she’s a little young to be the ultimate Diva, but the woman created an alternate ego with the name of Sasha Fierce. And she got away with it! When Garth Brooks tried to pull that shit, he was shunned from music for at least 5 years. For making mulitple personalities ok, Beyonce is definitely my favorite diva.
Dolly Parton has down, this is the reason why so many have impersonated her over the years.
If it wasn’t for Mariah Carey’s outrageous behavior she would of won first spot… but Dolly still win’s first place every time. She is perfect diva icon!!
Of course, Dolly Parton, who can compare? I just saw her on Oprah, just timeless!
DOLLY PARTON!!!
Ok, seriously. I think I am voting Sandra Bullock on this one.
Classic, simple, fabulous, and holds her head high! Gotta love that girl!
Dolly Parton!
jk. She’s awesome and I love her, but c’mon, BABS! Streisand is a classic diva. From Funny Girl to The Way We Were to Yentl… she’s retired so many times I doubt even she believes the announcements! Plus, she kept her authentic schnoz, and is all the cooler for it. Not just a diva, an icon.
No need to kid about Dolly Parton. Not only is she an American icon, she’s a future French Vogue cover model.
I love Celine Dion. Every interview I’ve ever seen with her is gauzy and white, and she likes to rest her voice so I envision her saying things like “Why are these peons trying to talk to me? Can’t they see I’m resting my voice!” Also, the accent…it kills me.
Queen Latifah is my favorite diva. I think that if I knew her, we would be really good friends and go shopping and give each other compliments all of the time. But also, if I were wearing something that looked stupid, she wouldn’t let me walk out of the house looking like an idiot. I guess now we’re roommates in my Queen Latifah Fantasy.
ok, mine’s a little high-brow, but fiona shaw. kick-ass irish stage and film actress. (though most people probably think she’s british.) total diva. she rules. no question. conversation over. good night.