Paula Abdul To Host VH1 Divas, Jordin Sparks Added To Performer Lineup

This just in: Paula Abdul is set to host “VH1 Divas,” which will air live on Sept. 17 at 9PM EST! The singer, dancer and TV Personality is already an established diva - she’s got six number one singles under her belt, along with a Grammy and two Emmys. Oh, and did we mention she’s got almost a million Twitter followers hanging on to her every tweet?
In other awesome Diva news, Grammy-nominated starlet Jordin Sparks has been added to the star-studded Divas performer lineup. The “American Idol” winner sold more than two million copies of her first album last year, and her follow-up album, Battlefield, debuted in the Billboard Top 10. The super-star singer is currently taking the stage every night on tour with Britney Spears. Divalicious!
Check out the official press release - and a super-sized gallery of Paula and Jordin through the years - below. [Photos: GettyImages]
A superstar diva in her own right with sales of over 50 million records and six number one hits, multiple Emmy and Grammy awards winner Paula Abdul is set to host the “VH1 Divas” live concert event. Joining the star-studded list of “Divas” performers is one of America’s favorite pop idols – the platinum selling artist, Jordin Sparks. Previously announced “Divas” include Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The “VH1 Divas” concert will be televised live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9:00pm.
For the first time ever, these leading ladies at the top of their musical game will perform together live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. Continuing in true “Divas” tradition, the evening will feature a night of unforgettable performances from various performers, presenters and special guests.  Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.



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August 25th, 2009 at 8:23 am
5 love this news. I certainly hope that 2009 VH1 Divas
is a huge success for Paula and friends.
August 25th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Woo Hoooo!!!!! Can’t wait. I love, love, love Paula.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Will they give her a coca cola sippy cup complete with straw to sip on as she hosts?
this should be fun.
August 25th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
This years “Divas” show is a joke. I love Paula, but Jordin Sparks, Miley Cyrus, and Kelly Clarkson?? Give me an effin break. Yes they are very talented young women, but Divas>? Not yet. What a joke. Should be called High School Divas….
August 25th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
In response to the comment about “High School Divas” Kelly Clarkson is the oldest of this year’s Divas. She is 27. Even Jordin Sparks is almost 20. The only one of High School age is Miley Cyrus.
August 25th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
I’m sorry, VH1 but I will not be watching this because of Jordin Sparks’ presence. I am currently boycotting this artist not because she is a talentless amateur singer, but because she said some things I found particularly ignorant and offensive at the MTV Movie Awards a couple years back. I know the business of one person doesn’t mean anything in the scheme of things but I feel that it should be known.
August 25th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
divas ????? give me a break, how about teens / young woman with one or 2 songs. i thing vh1 can do better than that. but call it something else after all it’s a fundraiser for music. than you can line up anyone. the ” divas” should and could mean something if they let it.
August 25th, 2009 at 10:48 pm
mmmmm is this the GREAT SHOW what I watched before…????????????????????
No I don’t think so..
VH1 … What are you doing? where are the real divas? What about MARIAH CAREY?????????????????????????
What about Whitney ????????????????????????
BOTH… Mariah carey and Whitney should be there!!!!!!!!!!!! They will have new albums…so PLEASE…
Mariah carey and Whitney on DIVAS 2009
I think leona and Kelly clarckson are good singers,.. but the others singers… I mean Miley??????????? She is not a true singer..
This show is not gonna give us great performance like before…
At least Bring us Mariah and Whitney
August 25th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
I look forward to seeing Paula’s gig.
August 26th, 2009 at 12:21 am
what the heck is mILEY CYRUS DOING in the line up??? are u all serious…i hope there will be more noteworthy performers to announce like the legendary divas of style En Vogue…Is it just a coincidence that En Vogue has an autograph signing at Walgreens (sept 18th) in Chicago the day after the Divas show telecast????????????????
August 26th, 2009 at 9:31 am
REALLY…DIVAS…do we even know what a Diva is anymore? We think Mariah or Beyonce but aren’t these performers all played out for a show as big like this. If there are only 3-4 Divas, well you can’t have them on the show “every single time” Its gets old. Being in some knew “possible” future Divas, yes…but do it responsibly. Miley Cyrus….you are kidding, right? you are going to stack Miley against past performers of Mariah?
And Jordan Sparks has just lost her last baby tooth–OH MY…YUK!
August 26th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I love Jordin Sparks singing and CD, I have supported her since American Idol and feel she is so underated as an Idol. However; I think Jordin is way to young and nice to be consider a Diva! Jordin can REALLY sing, Leona Lewis can sing, Kelly Clarkson can sing, but Miley? I realize Miley is the DARLING of the TWEENS however; let us be real Diva she is not!!
August 26th, 2009 at 10:30 am
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
August 26th, 2009 at 10:33 am
You are stunning!!!!! Your fans will follow you wherever you go,so I guess it’s Good-bye American Idol and Hello Divas..See ya Paula!!!
August 26th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Paula is great, I think she’s a great role model and example.
Thanks Paula!
karen mobile
August 26th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
V - These are not TRUE Divas! The %$^#&)+@!$*&#)# les just don’t fit the books. Who else you got joining this questionable cast of lineups - Jaime Lynn Spears?
August 27th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I don’t know if anyone has seen this site, but you can actually write to Paula or Jordin for free at the Movie Eye website. I would send them best wishes!
Paula Abdul’s address: http://www.movieeye.com/celebrity_addresses/details/20338/Paula_Abdul.html
Jordin Sparks’ Address:http://www.movieeye.com/celebrity_addresses/details/26593/Jordin_Sparks.html
Send them fanmail or better yet, try to get theor autographs
Best of luck!
August 28th, 2009 at 1:29 am
paula,jordin,maria,leona,and kelly i think that all of them are realy very good singers but im wondering how mily syrus become a singer with that horrible voice.
August 29th, 2009 at 2:17 am
I didn’t watch this show before, but out of the list, PAULA is the biggest star. She will make it worth watching, even though we’ve been dealt some crappy “divas”. It should have been called desperate wannabe divas! I can’t stand Jordin Sparks either. I can even stand Miley better than Jordin.
I also agree that the REAL divas should have been on this show. People like Mariah, Whitney, and even throw in some of the older Divas like Diana Ross or even some country divas who have crossed the charts.
August 29th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
what is miley cyrus doing up there. were they just picking names out of a hat or something really. the only one whos the best on the listis kelly clarkson.
August 29th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I LOVE PAULA, SHE IS THE BETTER!
August 29th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Paula is a beautiful women
August 30th, 2009 at 12:40 am
So… confused> Not gonna be a hater let’s face it Miley sales are ridiculously high and she has huge fan based, but Diva?? Celine Dion, Cher, Whitney, Mariah, and Miley wtf. Thats like takin Elvis, Michael Jackson, Beatles, and Jonas Bros. Lets be real even if it was future divas of tomorrow, there shld be a require note a singer must be able to hit not just who’s hot right now. Leona Lewis is nxt Mariah(british version) even Jordan who’s annoying can blow and Kelly Clarkson and Adele is a musical breath of fresh air. Why not throw Lady GaGa,Rihanna, even Katy Perry in the line-up at least they have some range. What abt Christina Auguilera, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson Hellooooo VH1 that”s diva material!
August 31st, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I’m so happy! Wooohooo!! I love Paula. I can’t wait to see her. However, I could do perfectly fine without Miley.
August 31st, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Are you serious VH1? Are you serious? Miley Cyrus? Miley. Cyrus. I have never been more ashamed of music than I am today. That little girl cannot even carry a tune. She can’t hold a candle to the Divas I know. Celine Dion? I’d love to see her duet it with her, or say, Aretha Franklin. For shame world.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:55 am
they have not been around enough to be divas.where is christina aguliera,mariah carey,whitney houston,alicia keys,beyonce people that have done well in their career.chrisette michele.she not have been out but she is underated artist.jill scott.if u want to put young people that is coming beyond the ones that been around longer it should be beyonce and alica keys ,chrisette michele,brandy.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 pm
I’m really disappointed in this shows line up. I think overall, I’m ok with having some newer artist on the roster but there is by no means anyone in this list that has the credentials to be there. Where is Mariah? Where is Whitney? They both have new albums coming out and have a MUCH larger audience and sell A LOT more records than a lot of the artist on the show. What about Reba? She has the number one album in the country according to Billboard!!! Please VH1, don’t kill the class this show once held.
September 4th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
it goin to be awesome miley is awesome she is probably one of the most famous persons inthe world.!!!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Hello?? Vh1 what are you doing? Is this a joke?? Divas? Hardly, Where is Mariah?? Whitney?? This is a joke! These women are not divas! Miley cyrus is for little kids. Jordan sparks has like two songs that people actually liked, and Kelly Clarkson is just not good.
Cmon??
September 6th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
hey i love u jordan sparks u rock i was at the jb concert and i so u and u look so diffrent then eut u used to look like so i wish i can see u . u r so lucky to be with jb and when u where about to go by joe my sister was jelouse cause well she looves joe and well if it was someone to kiss him she would be glad it is u thank so much have a nice week love u u rock later gater
September 6th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
They should rename this to Pop Princesses or something…How the heck is this a diva show, when none of these singers are divas. The only person who comes close is Kelly Clarkson Really where are the real divas of our time Beyonce, Alicia Keyes, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne? This is very sad.
September 8th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
this is going to be a great show. all my favorites will be there and no one i hate. except adele she can buzz off
September 9th, 2009 at 10:55 am
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This year’s show will feature Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Miley Cyrus and Jordin Sparks and will be hosted by multiple Emmy and Grammy award winner Paula Abdul.To watch classic VH1 Divas performances from 1998-2004 and to vote on the 10 greatest Diva music videos go to divas.vh1.com.
Watch the Divas concert live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9/8c. Go girls.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Best of luck Paula.You’re having an inspirational career.So many young people are looking up to you, I personally have been a fan of yours since I was 9, when I first saw you. I’m still a fan 23 years later. Keep up the great work and keep giving hope to all the young artists out there.
Can’t wait to see your new show.
September 14th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I think the best diva is is Janet Jackson who should be called the queen of pop. nobody is better than her, she is following in her brothers footsteps. the king of pop Michael Jackson rest in peace. she always puts on a fantastic show where non of her dancers are ever out of place. she a great artist. lots of love to u paula
September 15th, 2009 at 11:36 am
ME PARECE GENIAL QUE ESTE CYNDI LAUPER EN DIVAS 2009…
September 17th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
HEy yall whats up are you excited about my act
September 17th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Hey yall are you excited about my act!
September 18th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Leona Lewis your songs are INSPIRATIONAL!
Miley Cyrus “The Climb” you sang your HEART OUT!
WHEN YOU LISTEN TO A SONG THAT GIVES YOU GOOSEBUMPS AND GET TEARY EYED…THEN THATS A DIVA!
September 18th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
omg i love that pic of paula she is my idol and she is a true diva
September 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Paula,
Let me begin my saying this: those kids need you. You cannot fully comprehend until you have been treated like that yourself (how Simon treats them) that those kids are HURTING just as you were. They need you. I’m sorry that I embarrassed you last summer by interacting sexually in front of you with your man in front of everyone. I couldn’t stop myself, but to act like it meant nothing and to try to get involved with him afterwards when I had s pretty good understanding of why you left that show. And to never reach out to you? I like Ryan and not Simon. You obviously went through a great deal of pain and had some real issues over what was going on behind the scenes. I never saw your pain and was oblivious to it and was calloused and inconsiderate and would have spared you the grief if I could. Divas, Paula? Really. Pumpkin, you deserve so much better than that. Go back to Idol and talk to them about the problems both on and off the set. Acknowledge to them your own shortcomings and try to work out a better deal. But Paula, American Idol cannot survive without you - you provide those kids with some encouragement and make clear to them how you feel about Simon’s biting remarks. You are sweet to them. While I realize that some people say that you are too soft on the contestants, listen to me Sweetheart and try to understand: Simon makes them feel so hideously about themselves and they would be scarred for life were you not softening the blows. Let the producers -both of them know that. I am sure you know this, but when my mother told me that I couldn’t sing, and I was the only one in my whole sixth grade classroom that tried out but didn’t make it, I stopped singing for 6 years. You have no idea what you mean not only to that show, but to those contestants as well. No one is going to want to appear on American Idol if you are not there. And everyone will feel so much empathy for what is being done to those contestants,that no one will want to watch anymore. This is my curse: go back to the show and be with Simon and have a good life as a judge on American Idol and I will never be on that program. That is yall’s show and not mine. You all have made it clear how unwelcome my presence would be. Have a nice time on American Idol. I wanted Ryan and not Simon - always.
Coral
September 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
jordin sparks is my number 1 diva and paula abdul is the best i love both of them the are my idols go girls
October 22nd, 2009 at 9:48 pm
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November 18th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
Paula is sooo not a diva, people say Miley can’t sing, apparently no one has heard Pauls sing. shes aweful! I can’t believe she hosted the divas!