Stars: Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Carole King, Shania Twain

Summary: Five top female artists come together to perform live on stage. The tracklist includes: Mariah Carey - 'My All', Gloria Estefan - 'Heaven's What I Feel', Shania Twain - 'You're Still The One', Celine Dion - 'My Heart Will Go On' and Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey - 'Chain Of Fools'.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines diva as "an operatic prima donna." Well these six pop superstars don't sing opera, but they are certainly equipped with the beautiful, powerful voices of opera singers. In this VH1 special event, Gloria, Celine, Aretha, Shania, and Mariah (all of whom are so famous that last names are rendered obsolete) join together for a spectacular evening of singing. Songs include Mariah's "Make It Happen," Gloria's "Turn the Beat Around," Shania's "Man I Feel Like a Woman" and many, many more. There is even a special guest appearance by the great Carole King, who performs a duet with Celine Dion and a wonderful finale with the entire cast.

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Strutting through the audience, the indomitable Tina Turner opens VH1's Divas Live 99by launching into "Simply the Best", proving she still is. She and honorary diva Elton John belt out an energetic version of "The Bitch is Back", but the highlight is when Turner teases the captivated audience during the slow, sultry opening of "Proud Mary". A sexy dervish on stage, Turner easily out-swaggers her younger backup singer-dancers. Cher joins her to wrap up the classic hit, then segues into her own set in which she seems breathless, but you can't help admire her staying power (four decades!) and forgive her. Diva-in-training Leann Rimes performs "How Do I Live" with a sure, powerful voice. Next to her, Brandy is pleasant but unexciting. Her breathy rendition of "Everything I Do I Do for You" is disappointing, but it picks up when Faith Hill enters. Adding a passion and conviction that young Brandy can't yet muster, Hill grounds the song. Über-diva Whitney Houston gives us the drawn-out vocal gymnastics for which she's famous. Self-effacing she's not, but the girl can hold a note like nobody's business. Mary J Blige matches Houston in a charged "Ain't No Way". Divas Live 99is a benefit for Save the Music, VH1's project to stress the importance of music education in American public schools. Though not as stunning as the previous year's Divas Live, it's still an enjoyable concert from some of music's favourite performers. --Dana Van Nest, Amazon.com

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 0
Special Features:	Lyrics In English Spanish And French, Interactive Menu, Instant Chapter Access To Songs
Year:	1999
Release Date:	November 16, 1998
Runtime:	73 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	2008589
Keywords:	Music, Live, Rock, Pop, Various, Artists, Performing, Divas, Arts, Popular, Vh1
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts