Madonna, Kylie and then Britney. All the rest haven't been around long enough yet. Kylie was the 1st to have #1 albums in each of the past 4 decades and then Madonna. I can remember when Kylie first hit the music scene (and before with Neighbours), it was absolute mayhem. Only Madonna had had that sense of stardom in the UK.
I have to say also that it's only Madonna and Kylie who seem to have the capacity to genuinely change direction. All of the rest are still the doing the same now as they were when they first started. Which isn't a good thing for genuine longevity...
Madonna, Kylie and then Britney. All the rest haven't been around long enough yet. Kylie was the 1st to have #1 albums in each of the past 4 decades and then Madonna. I can remember when Kylie first hit the music scene (and before with Neighbours), it was absolute mayhem. Only Madonna had had that sense of stardom in the UK.
I have to say also that it's only Madonna and Kylie who seem to have the capacity to genuinely change direction. All of the rest are still the doing the same now as they were when they first started. Which isn't a good thing for genuine longevity...
I was at school and I still remember our music teacher saying it was a sad day for music the week after 'I Should Be So Lucky' got to number 1 - she was right.
I would say Madonna, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, then Kylie. People undersetimate Janet Jackson's popularity and legacy. She has sold over 100 million records. She is right after Madonna.
Not right now. She used to be, though. From 1999 to 2001, I don't think anybody could compete with her. Then in 2002, it was Christina's time, in 2003 it was Beyonce's time, then it was GaGa, now it's Rihanna. That doesn't mean she's not successful, it just means she's past her peak and that's normal. She had a GREAT run.
Kylie Minogue, no way, she's nowhere near in the same league of superstardom as Madonna and Britney. Britney completely stole her crown as the 'princess of pop' back in 1999. The Queen and Princess are Madonna and Britney, respectively.
Age wise, I do believe that Lady Gaga is the most well known as (previously stated) old people, middle people and young people know (of) her at least.
Madonna for old and middle but not for young and everyone else not for the old )
So Lady Gaga I would say is the most well-known
Wow, then 20 years old has to be old or middle for you, right? Because me (being 20 right now) and everyone of my friends and acquaitances of similar age is very well aware of who Madonna is and they recognize her music as well.
Dont try to act as if our generation is totally ignorant of older music. We rediscover and appreciate older acts just like the generations before us did, not to mention that its almost impossible to ignore music giants with huge cultural impact as Madonna, MJ, Elvis, Beatles and so on. We are not living under a rock, you know.
Kylie Minogue, no way, she's nowhere near in the same league of superstardom as Madonna and Britney. Britney completely stole her crown as the 'princess of pop' back in 1999. The Queen and Princess are Madonna and Britney, respectively.
Not in my world, they're not. Madonna remains the Queen - purely because she was the first to be crowned it. And Kylie is the Princess because she was also the first to be crowned it. Like all royalty, nobody has the power to "steal" those crowns until either of them dies or abdicates (i.e. stops making records).
As for the answer to the OP's question, it depends on who you ask. There's no way to tell who is most well known for certain so we're left with either guesses or opinions. And my guess and opinion is that Britney Spears is NOT the most well known female pop star.
Not in my world, they're not. Madonna remains the Queen - purely because she was the first to be crowned it. And Kylie is the Princess because she was also the first to be crowned it. Like all royalty, nobody has the power to "steal" those crowns until either of them dies or abdicates (i.e. stops making records).
As for the answer to the OP's question, it depends on who you ask. There's no way to tell who is most well known for certain so we're left with either guesses or opinions. And my guess and opinion is that Britney Spears is NOT the most well known female pop star.
Britney is a bigger, more well known and iconic pop star than Kylie Minogue. Kylie was crowned the Princess of Pop in the UK and Australia. She's a non-entity in the US, so Britney was the first one to get that title there. When you take into account objective facts such as success, media coverage, and impact, Britney leaves Kylie trailing in the dust.
Madonna and Britney are the most well known and successful solo female pop stars of the last 30 years.
Britney is a bigger, more well known and iconic pop star than Kylie Minogue.
But, how exactly do you know this? What makes “bigger”, how do you define “well-known” and what exactly do you mean by “iconic”? Does everyone else agree with how you personally define bigger/well-known/iconic? Have you collected all the facts which prove your assumption is true or have you asked everyone else for their opinion on who is biggest/most well-known and most iconic based on those definitions?
Kylie was crowned the Princess of Pop in the UK and Australia. She's a non-entity in the US, so Britney was the first one to get that title there.
I was actually making a point that any one of us arguing who is the Queen of Pop and who is the Princess of pop goes for nothing. It all comes down to personal preference. In my world, Britney has never EVER come close to stealing Kylie’s crown.
When you take into account objective facts such as success, media coverage, and impact, Britney leaves Kylie trailing in the dust.
Well, for starters, impact is subjective. But if you think it’s objective, I’d be interested in finding out how to measure it – and whether a study has ever been done on Kylie’s impact vs. Britneys. Or Britney’s vs. anyone else for that matter. As for the rest, how do you define “success” and what are their respective figures re: media coverage? These statements go for nothing unless you can *prove* it.
Madonna and Britney are the most well known and successful solo female pop stars of the last 30 years.
Like I say, that depends on who you ask and I believe it’s almost impossible to prove, so all we’re left with is opinion based on guess work. And my opinion is this – Britney is not the world’s most well known pop star.
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Thanks, that's what I meant!!
For someone who accused me of being agist, you now seem to be agreeing with me about age being an issue.............:D
I have to say also that it's only Madonna and Kylie who seem to have the capacity to genuinely change direction. All of the rest are still the doing the same now as they were when they first started. Which isn't a good thing for genuine longevity...
I was at school and I still remember our music teacher saying it was a sad day for music the week after 'I Should Be So Lucky' got to number 1 - she was right.
Wow, then 20 years old has to be old or middle for you, right? Because me (being 20 right now) and everyone of my friends and acquaitances of similar age is very well aware of who Madonna is and they recognize her music as well.
Dont try to act as if our generation is totally ignorant of older music. We rediscover and appreciate older acts just like the generations before us did, not to mention that its almost impossible to ignore music giants with huge cultural impact as Madonna, MJ, Elvis, Beatles and so on. We are not living under a rock, you know.
Pretty much what I thought.
Not in my world, they're not. Madonna remains the Queen - purely because she was the first to be crowned it. And Kylie is the Princess because she was also the first to be crowned it. Like all royalty, nobody has the power to "steal" those crowns until either of them dies or abdicates (i.e. stops making records).
As for the answer to the OP's question, it depends on who you ask. There's no way to tell who is most well known for certain so we're left with either guesses or opinions. And my guess and opinion is that Britney Spears is NOT the most well known female pop star.
Britney is a bigger, more well known and iconic pop star than Kylie Minogue. Kylie was crowned the Princess of Pop in the UK and Australia. She's a non-entity in the US, so Britney was the first one to get that title there. When you take into account objective facts such as success, media coverage, and impact, Britney leaves Kylie trailing in the dust.
Madonna and Britney are the most well known and successful solo female pop stars of the last 30 years.
I like Kylie alot but as someone else said, she has never been on the same level globally as Madonna or Britney were at their peaks.
I personally think Britney and Madonna are the most known pop stars ever
It's so cringey seeing the words "queen" and "princess"....:D
But, how exactly do you know this? What makes “bigger”, how do you define “well-known” and what exactly do you mean by “iconic”? Does everyone else agree with how you personally define bigger/well-known/iconic? Have you collected all the facts which prove your assumption is true or have you asked everyone else for their opinion on who is biggest/most well-known and most iconic based on those definitions?
I was actually making a point that any one of us arguing who is the Queen of Pop and who is the Princess of pop goes for nothing. It all comes down to personal preference. In my world, Britney has never EVER come close to stealing Kylie’s crown.
Well, for starters, impact is subjective. But if you think it’s objective, I’d be interested in finding out how to measure it – and whether a study has ever been done on Kylie’s impact vs. Britneys. Or Britney’s vs. anyone else for that matter. As for the rest, how do you define “success” and what are their respective figures re: media coverage? These statements go for nothing unless you can *prove* it.
Like I say, that depends on who you ask and I believe it’s almost impossible to prove, so all we’re left with is opinion based on guess work. And my opinion is this – Britney is not the world’s most well known pop star.
1. Madonna
2. Britney Spears
3. Kylie Minogue
4. Lady Gaga
5. Christina Aguilera
6. Beyonce
7. Mariah Carey
8. Jennifer Lopez
9. Pink
10. Katy Perry