Who's the Ultimate Diva??? It's Time to Decide!

Chaka Khan is in the running for "Ultimate Diva," and it's no wonder. But "divas" take many guises... And you can vote for your fave.

"Diva" is a tricky term. Especially when it comes to us gays. The cliche notion is that gays just love a strong, rebellious, supertalented female--especially if she can belt out a number and look sassy while doing so. But, stereotypes aside, there are some aspects of divadom, that I think kind of rule.

I’ve always found that LGBT people respond strongly to public figures who are strong-willed, talented, powerful and persuasive. We’re a community oh-so-familiar with struggles and adversity, so we look up to people who are able to speak their mind, get their point across and make a lasting impression. And following that tip, a new event at LogoOnline is looking to have some fun with our fascination with pop stars, awesome performers, role models and such. It's time to pick your ultimate all-time diva.

And yes, some of us do indeed just get ga-ga over a fierce performer, whether that diva fits the traditional mold for the term (Madonna, J-Lo, Cher, Aretha, RuPaul) or perhaps is simply someone who stands out. Others of us just love impressive performers. Along those lines... Kanye West—total diva. Morrissey—absolutely. Elton John practically defines diva-ness. And so do iconoclasts like Debbie Harry or Tori Amos or Bjork or Courtney Love.

Moz = Diva. I think he'd be the first to own up to it...

But who’s your favorite? Now’s your chance to voice your opinion. From now through mid-December, Logo is sponsoring a fun online event where you can watch music videos from your favorite pop divas, and then sound off on who you think is most fierce. The results will be made known the weekend of December 16th-17th, when the channel brings you an “Ultimate Divas Weekend.” Yes, there’ll be a special Click List music video show in which the Top Ten video vote-getters will be aired (on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 10pm, EST). But all weekend Logo will air diva-licious programming.

But most importantly, just go online and vote for this, like, now.

And here’s just a peek at a few of the nominees for Ultimate Diva supremacy. Who are you feeling?

Beyonce... Watch her strut in the "Crazy in Love" clip. She’s on it.

If she could turn back time... Cher would sit on a large battleship gun again in a second.

Debbie Harry and Blondie pretty much invented the modern rock diva. This is a still from the "Call Me" video, which is killer.

And don’t think Courtney Love doesn’t know it.

How about some classic Miss Jackson, if you’re nasty...

Freddie Mercury. The original male diva, perhaps?

Kanye West—total male diva. Dig it.

Stand back, y’all. Stevie is on it!

Orally fixated diva Shakira.

Bjork is an arty, eclectic Icelandic diva.

Can ya hear it? Prince just about defines diva.

All hail the Queen. Latifah rides again!

And finally... Mimi in a bikini with some Vuitton. 'Nuff said.

Now that your juices are flowin’... There are lots and lots of other divas to choose from online. Go vote!