No One Will Be Able To Name 100% Of These Pop Starlets!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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- in Entertainment
It's time to crank those windows down and pump the volume up to 11. Today's quiz will feature a field trip - we're going to a concert, and not just any concert. It's a grand ensemble featuring 50 of the most famous pop starlets to have ever graced the surface of the Earth. Combined, there's enough vocal power at this concert to rearrange the Great Pyramid into a rectangular shape. If not, there's surely enough to form a challenging quiz for all self-proclaimed pop trivia gurus.
If that's what you are, then consider this your ultimate test. Granted, there will be plenty of pop starlets for you to name here, but know that these are the most iconic, most lauded names in the entire industry. If any of these ladies have slipped by your radar, then you simply need to do some more homework and come back when you're ready. The title of pop music guru can't be legitimately held by just anyone, after all.
Maybe the thought of a real challenge doesn't scare you away, in which case we can dive right into this concert. If you can name all these pop starlets, then maybe you really know your stuff after all. There's only one way to find out.
Name the pop star!
For the past several years, this pop starlet has reigned supreme as one of the prime leaders of her field. When it comes to making sweet, smooth music with a mean kick to it, there's no one who does it quite like this diva right here. If you know pop music - or any type of music at all, really - then you have her face and voice committed to memory, for sure. So what's the name of this pop starlet?
Name the pop star!
Here's another pop star whose amazing vocals have reached millions of ears all around the world. Despite the number of great hits that she's released over the years, one might get the impression that the best of her career is yet to come. If you've seen her in a video or on stage, or even if you've heard a few seconds of one of her greatest hits, you can't help but become a fan. Let's see if you know her name.
Name the pop star!
Unlike those last two entries - and most of the pop starlets in this quiz, let's face it - this singer tends stay some ways away from the limelight, preferring to keep to herself as she muses over new ways of making music. Her songs tend to speak for themselves, so she doesn't have to. Fans of this pop starlet tend to appreciate her slightly old school, jazzier sound. Whether you're a fan or not, you should know her name.
Name the pop star!
This starlet was the embodiment of pop music for a while. This was a few years back, when she released a little diddy titled Call Me Maybe. Indeed, by the strength of this song alone, the pop star dominated the airwaves, singing loudly and clearly for all the world to hear. If you were listening to the radio back then, you were probably singing right along with her. If that's the case, you shouldn't have any trouble getting this one right.
Name the pop star!
When this pop starlet first burst onto the scene a few years ago, the world was scarcely ready for her powerful, honey-like vocals. Ready or not, though, she was primed to take the world by storm. With one successful hit track after another, and a string of key collaborations with other artists, this young pop star has carved her own niche in the industry already. If you don't know her name, we're wondering what you're even doing here. What will it be?
Name the pop star!
Here's another famous pop star, looking up at the skies as she contemplates whatever it is famous pop stars contemplate. If you happen to follow her, you know that this artist isn't a conventional one, at least not when it comes to other mainstream acts. No - while her sound does blend into the pop aesthetic quite nicely, she does things strictly in her own way. All her work is her own, and there's nothing else quite like it. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
Despite how young she is, this pop star has already had a long, storied career. It started some years back when she had a starring role in a successful show on the Disney Channel. From that point, despite her career path seeming quite predictable, she proceeded to shock and awe audiences worldwide with her shocking transformation from innocent Disney actress to relentless pop diva. Now, she's settled somewhere in between. If you're a fan of pop music at all, you should know this.
Name the pop star!
With her incredible voice, this pop star has amassed quite a fan base for herself. Indeed, in this day and age, pop stars aren't merely listened to - they're followed vehemently by their closest fans. Of course, given that standard, it makes sense that this starlet right here has built up a following that even the most seasoned pop artists can't help but respect. Maybe you're a part of that following, maybe not - either way, let's see if you know her name.
Name the pop star!
Here's a pop star who knows exactly how to bring up the energy and good vibes in any party setting, anywhere in the world. Coming out of Columbia, she brings a Latin magic to all her pop songs, and it's this magic that helps her stand out from the pack. As all her fans know, this pop starlet is also an incredible dancer, capable of successfully pulling off even the most difficult moves. You should know her name, at the very least.
Name the pop star!
Despite this pop star having been part of a successful music group during her breakout years, she's still managed to carve a niche for herself in the super competitive pop music sphere. Although her voice isn't as commonly heard on the air waves these days, no one can take away the success she built up throughout the 00s as a great pop singer. If you fancy yourself a pop trivia expert, then there's really no excuse for messing this one up.
Name the pop star!
This pop star is absolutely singular in that she is only about the music. Of course, it goes without saying that mainstream music these days are about aesthetics and reputation as much as they are about the sounds themselves. Gone are the days when the artist was only seen as a vessel for their work - now, the artist and their work go hand in hand. But not with this pop star, no - she just sings, and sings better than everyone else.
Name the pop star!
There are a few absolute legends in this quiz of pop starlet, with this lady right here being one of them. Despite her relatively young years, her career is incredibly storied, having started off way back in the 90s and still going super strong today. We're not sure what this pop starlet puts in her oatmeal, but considering the kind of schedule she keeps up, we want some of it in ours! Now, don't tell us you can't remember her name!
Name the pop star!
As a little change of pace, here's a pop starlet who was little more than a notion back in the 90s. Indeed, when she introduced herself to the pop world a few years back, she was still an adolescent. Despite that, her songwriting showed much more maturity than that of most of her contemporaries, which might be saying a whole lot. We can't even imagine what the future holds for this starlet. Can you? More importantly, can you click the right name?
Name the pop star!
Again, we have a pop starlet who has graced the world with her legendary voice throughout multiple decades, starting way back in the early 90s. It's hard to believe how much this singer has accomplished in her short time here on Earth, and something tells us that she's not quite finished yet. Despite your musical preferences, gem artists like this one here have songs that everyone can enjoy. So what's her name? If you're a real pop trivia pro, you'll have no trouble.
Name the pop star!
For our next act, we have a highly renowned pop music trio. Indeed, the vocal strength present is too much for this entry to bear. As a matter of fact, if this group consisted of only one artist instead of three, it would be able to match up against any pop act on the air waves. As it stands, though, the three of them have made quite a name for themselves in pop history - while they lasted. What were they called?
Name the pop star!
Let's shift our gaze back to the deep past - the 1980s, where this artist reigned supreme. When you think of the 80s, there's a certain sound that comes to mind in order to define the type of music released at the time. There are a few artists that capture that essence perfectly, with this being one of them. Her songs are still listened to today quite often, since no one else could write or sing the sort of anthems she's known for.
Name the pop star!
Like some other entries in this quiz, this artist is strictly, 100% about the music, and has no interest in the bonus frills that come with her art. If you listen to a single song of hers, you'll get this impression right away. When she sings, it's as though she's doing so from another dimension entirely, transmitting her message to Earth through some magic. Whether that's true or not, we can't say. But at least we can manage to say her name.
Name the pop star!
It's time for another incredible pop starlet, one whose career in the pop music industry may very well remain unmatched. Indeed, while there are some other artists who have been involved in the industry as long as her, no one has seen quite the amount of success sustained over such a long period of time. Indeed, it might seem to some as though this lady is a pop star goddess, hailing from some pop star planet in an unseen galaxy. Who knows? What's her name, again?
Name the pop star!
Here's a pop star whose work has gone a long way in contributing to what we now define as the sound of 90s music. It was hard to get a handle on at the time, but in retrospect we all know what a 90s song sounds like, and a lot of them sound like tracks released by this pop starlet right here. Of course, she's gone on to do great work since then, but we happen to prefer her debut efforts. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
In case you don't know this pop starlet from her music alone, then you might know her if you're a fan of American Idol. As it turns out, she was the very first winner of the show, and one of the most successful pop stars who emerged from it. While her career has been more of a roller coaster ride than anything else, you can always count on a mega hit from her to be released once every couple of years. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
This pop star might just be the queen of them all. Indeed, she's known in several large circle as the mighty Queen B, whose vocal chords are capable of hitting any and all pitch quite comfortably. She achieves this through her magical artistic powers which have carried her to the very peak of fame and recognition. Without her, the world would be a very different place, that much is for sure. Since you're living in the current world, you should know this starlet's name.
Name the pop star!
This bombshell blonde is a pop star, for sure, though it should be noted that the bulk of her fame and popularity came from a certain reality TV show she starred in sometime in the early 2000s. You might remember it featuring her husband at the time, Nick Lachey, who was a member of a famous boy band, now defunct. She's out of the spotlight now, and there isn't a sign of her return in sight, but you might still remember her name.
Name the pop star!
Yet again, we have an absolute myth of a pop singer who has managed to maintain a successful career in the field through several decades of hard work. Indeed, there doesn't seem to be a voice in or out of the air waves, in the past or present, capable of hitting the same keys this singer does in quite the same way. Some might say that she has the keys to the hearts of millions of fans, potentially including you.
Name the pop star!
There's no way you won't recognize this pop starlet, actress and model - unless you've been living under a rock, that is. She's been right at the heart and center of the entertainment industry ever since the 1990s. If you're having trouble remembering one of her songs, you might have seen her in movies like Selena and Enough. You shouldn't be fooled by the rocks that she's got, since she's still her good ole, classic self from the block. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
This pop star might have burst onto the scene fairly recently (compared to some of her contemporaries on this quiz, anyway), though she's wasted no time in making a name for herself in the pop music industry. Her voice is unmistakable, carrying a certain sweetness that can only point back to her. Despite a lot of pop music these days sounding similar to everything else, songs made by this starlet always manage to stick out. What's her name - do you know?
Name the pop star!
We're at the halfway point of the quiz now, which is a perfect time to bring out the unofficial princess of pop music, and you already know who we're talking about. She hailed a new generation of pop music way back in the 90s, one that would continue to permeate the culture to this day. She doesn't really make music anymore - a symptom of a collective sadness in the current world - but at least we have her old tracks to pour through.
Name the pop star!
There are certain pop stars who, despite having long, storied careers, never spent too much time in the very center of the spotlight, preferring to ride the margins of fame and fortune for as long as they possibly can. Maybe that description suits this pop starlet right here, maybe it doesn't - we won't say one way or another. But we will say that she makes some booming beats, especially her biggest hit, I Just Can't Get You Out of My Head.
Name the pop star!
Also hailing from the U.K., this singer has proven her ability to dazzle listeners time and time again. By combining her unique approach to songwriting with her even more unique voice, she's managed to create a sound that can only really be attributed to her. While her new music hasn't permeated the culture like some of her greatest hits have, we're sure we haven't seen the last of this pop starlet. If you know music, you should definitely know who she is.
Name the pop star!
There's no excuse not to know this pop starlet's name by heart, especially if you consider yourself a music buff at all. The truth is that there's no other songwriter quite like her, and the world was quick to realize that back in the 90s. She has the ability to make important, heavy moments in life sound cool and sweet. One might think that the best of her creations are all far behind her, but who really knows? What's her name, anyway?
Name the pop star!
Let's fast forward back to the present, since we can't stay in the 90s forever. Pop music has changed these days, and Meghan Trainor is a good example of the direction the industry has taken. Whether the current state of music is a good or bad thing is a more or less subjective matter, so we won't go too deeply into it. Instead, decide for yourself, and while you're at it, go ahead and name the pop starlet pictured here.
Name the pop star!
At the present time, this pop star is one of the highest paid touring artists in the whole world, selling out mind-numbingly big arenas to bring home the big bucks. She deserves every penny of it, of course, since no one has had quite the impact on the pop music industry in the last few years that this artist has. It's due to her broad range of songs, which touch on a variety of topics. You should know this one, come on.
Name the pop star!
You should also know this one, for sure. After all, there's no one who sings a pop/rock hit quite like her. She dominated the airwaves throughout the early 2000s with her skater-centric songs, one example being Skater Boy. Although she apparently was never the best live performer in the world, no one can deny the effect of the piercing clarity her tracks have, and the genuine emotion she lays out in them. Her name will echo through time, for sure.
Name the pop star!
It's time for another pop group, since we happen to have room for one more. These three ladies come together to form an incredible trio whose body of work has altered pop music forever. You might remember classic songs like Waterfalls, a title that serves as a perfect example of how moving and natural their music can sound like. The world is absent of any recent writings from the band, which is inevitable but sad all the same. What are they called?
Name the pop star!
This pop starlet has a name, look, sound and theme so unique, the world didn't really know what to make of her when she burst onto the scene a decade or so ago. Now, everyone has gotten more or less used to her output, though it admittedly did take a while. Despite what you might think of this performer, you can't deny her clear talent when it comes to delivering powerful, heartfelt vocals. Are you on the edge of getting this one right?
Name the pop star!
Tracks by this young pop starlet are generally easy to get used to, as can be said about plenty Latin-based pop hits. She burst onto the scene relatively recently and it doesn't look like she'll be going anywhere anytime soon. One might look at her as a sort of spiritual successor to Shakira, whose sound she probably best resembles. Regardless of the comparison, let's hope that her reach has been broad enough thus far for you to recognize her name below.
Name the pop star!
Let's rewind a little bit, just for a moment. We'll go back to the 80s, where this pop starlet and her contemporaries at the time ruled the airwaves with their songs that suited the decade so well. This artist happens to be part of one of the most famous - and, let's face it, notorious - families in music, with her brother being the one and only King of Pop. Maybe that one gave it away, but either way - what's her name?
Name the pop star!
There isn't a pop diva in the world who can produce the same fleeting, fluttery effect with her voice that this one can, and everyone knows it. Of course, you might not know it if you aren't that familiar with her, but let's hope you at least know her name. We're at the foot of the quiz now, so every right answer counts. If you're a real pop music trivia genius, this one shouldn't stump you at all. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
Taking a left turn toward the rural, we have this delightful country/pop star whose voice has graced the world since the 90s. While there's an unmistakable tinge of country in each of her vocal performances, there's a quality to this starlet that invites even the harshest opposers of country music in for a fair listen. If you've heard just one of her tracks, for only a few seconds, then it's absolutely impossible for you to forget her name. Absolutely impossible.
Name the pop star!
This starlet started off her career in pop music as part of Destiny's Child, a super trio that took over the world in no time at all. When that disbanded, however, and Queen B took a firmer grasp on her share of the world, this singer thought she might as well try and follow suit. She isn't as much of a household name as Beyonce, though there was a time back in the early 2000s when it looked like she might have been. What's her name?
Name the pop star!
If you don't know this starlet from one of her hit songs, then you might recognize her if you were ever an avid watcher of The Disney Channel. Of course, she played the lead role in The Lizzie McGuire Show, which was an excellent showcase of her talents as an actress. However, the world would soon discover that she was an equally gifted singer, releasing one heartfelt pop track after another. She's fairly famous, so you shouldn't have any trouble here.
Name the pop star!
Since this starlet has been on top of the music world for a few years now, you should have no trouble getting this one right. In fact, since you've made it this far, we doubt you're even reading this far into the question - you probably clicked the right button like lightning and are already at the next one. That's how famous this performer is - you can pretty much bank on most people knowing her name. Are you most people?
Name the pop star!
This pop starlet isn't quite as much of a household name as that last one, so there's a chance she might have slipped under your radar. However, there's no excuse for such a thing happening if you go around proclaiming yourself as some sort of pop starlet guru. Because if that's the case, you should be able to click the right button with your eyes closed here. Not to say you should close your eyes, but you should definitely click the right button.
Name the pop star!
Although this pop starlet isn't quite as active in the industry as she once was, if you were travel back in time a little further than a decade, you'd find that there's no escaping the sound of her voice and the beats that accompany it. She claimed more than her share of air time, which is a good or bad thing depending on who you ask. If you ask us, we only know one thing for sure: a pop music Einstein can remember this starlet's name without even trying.
Name the pop star!
If you had some trouble with that last one, you definitely might lost your footing here. After all, we're a good bit into the thick of this quiz now, and things won't be as easy for you as they once were. While this redheaded pop starlet might be quite famous, she isn't nearly as well known as some of the more mainstream performers here. So, in order for you to get this one right, you really need to know pop music.
Name the pop star!
We're at the very last stretch of our quiz, and if justice should be served, then all self-proclaimed pop trivia sages will celebrate their good scores while the posers receive their just desserts. Because if you're a poser when it comes to knowledge of pop starlets, then you might not be familiar with performers like the one pictured here. After all, it takes a real fan, who is truly immersed in the goings-on of pop music, to honor her by knowing her name.
Name the pop star!
We're not sure if there ever was a musical performer who was as precious to the underbelly of the culture as this one right here. For a staggering handful of decades, she was always producing great music, songs that would eventually go on to become all time classics of the genre. To say she inspired a legion of pop starlets who followed her would be a severe understatement. Since she's so important to the field, we're sure you'll manage to get her name right.
Name the pop star!
It's time for this pop starlet to finally come out of the woodwork of this quiz to the surface, saluting you with a formal gesture. Of course, this singer isn't exactly known for her formality, but she's putting all of that aside here and now. Since her pop music breakthrough a few years back, we haven't stopped hearing this starlet's fantastic music, which is a terrific thing for sure. Since she's so big in the industry, there's no excuse for getting this wrong.
Name the pop star!
For the very last stretch of our quiz, we have yet another country/pop star whose string of incredible hits have introduced a slew of new fans to the country genre. With her incredible, piercing vocals and her passionate songwriting, there's no wonder why this artist has made such an impact in such a relatively short amount of time. Since her splash has been so widespread, we're sure you'll have no problem picking her name from the pile below. What will it be?
Name the pop star!
As delightful as this concert has been, all good things must eventually come to an end. Before we see you off with our last pop starlet, here's one more the early 2000s, clad in the same terrific hat that she wears in some of her music videos. This singer had an incredible knack for making catchy, soulful tunes that you can play pretty much everywhere. They even hold up quite well to this day. Let's see if you remember her.
Name the pop star!
The ultra smooth ballads of this final pop starlet descend from the clouds to bring this quiz to a close. She also rose to prominence in the early 2000s, bringing a certain quality of sound to the radio that no other starlet of the time could really compete with. If she would be compared to a bird, it would probably be a phoenix. Play one of her classics once you're done here, and see if you don't have the best rest-of-the-day ever.