This list was compiled via Wikipedia, some ONTD users, ATRL comments & such
Obviously no 2 popstars career trajectories are the same, all of these are ballpark, so for example, if one popstar from the 80s had 2 hits, while a current popstar had 5, they're not supposed to be equal, its overall, retrospect, everything inclusive, impact, sales, staying power, hits, fans, concerts & so on
Also there are some pop girls that aren't included, either because they didn't have any comparable counterpart or because they haven't been around long enough to compare
Jojo/Taylor Dayne
JoJo & Taylor Dayne are both paltry white girls who share a big voice, some big hits early on in their career segueing into declining sales
Selena Gomez/Debbie Gibson
Debbie Gibson & Selena Gomez have both enjoyed success mainly due to their pre-pubescent tween fanbases, Debbie or uh Deborah Gibson tried to show maturity in her music & had an image overhaul on her 3rd & 4th albums but her teen fans clearly weren't here for it
Demi Lovato/Tiffany
Just like Demi & Selena, Tiffany rivaled her peer Debbie Gibson & she also had some personal problems become tabloid fair which gave her a more mature advantage over her contemporaries, When Tiffany tried to slut it up, her fans & their moms weren't here for it, Just like Debbie Gibson, oop
Shakira/Gloria Estefan
Both Shakira & Gloria Estefan are Latin superstars that have had huge hits in America, and have been complimented on their worldy beauty, but most of their sales come internationally & they still maintain a solid fanbase
Carly Rae Jepsen/Kim Carnes
Both Kim Carnes & Carly Rae Jepsen write their own hits, but for both only one has translated well with the public, but Kim's "Bette Davis Eye's" & Carly's "Call Me Maybe" smashed for weeks on weeks, but they couldn't repeat that success with later releases
Miley Cyrus/Samantha Fox
Miley Cyrus current pop transformation & Samantha Fox's music career image & sound are crazy similar, Samantha Fox was known for being naughty & hanging out with black guys, very different from her humble UK upbringing, although Miley had a successful career in TV and never had to struggle for money no one can deny that she's trying to capture the "urban" demo, as Samantha did so well
Nelly Furtado/Sheila E
Nelly Furtado & Sheila E both started out more using their skill of music rather than their looks, Sheila E comes from a prominent & well known musical family & started out drumming with them & Nelly started out as a sort of more exotic, more attractive Macy Gray/Norah Jones hybrid, Sheila met Prince & the rest is history, Nelly met Timbaland & the rest .. is history, They both had huge albums & hits in the urban market but failed to recapture that success with future releases
Gwen Stefani/Deborah Harry
You can pretend like Gwen Stefani & Deborah Harry dont have alot in common but they do, Both started out fronting highly successful bands & both went on to use more "urban" sounds on their solo projects, When they came back to release with their original bands again, the public didn't think the magic was there for neither bands, but they both will always be the ultimate cool girls
Azealia Banks/Roxanne Shante
Azealia Banks & Roxanne Shante both grew up in NYC, both got big breaks when they sampled someone elses instrumentals & both are known for their way with words, Azealia, backed by the fashion industry may have the edge over Roxanne but both MC's prove that you don't need to have your boobs hiked up high to get attention in Hip Hop
Ciara/Jody Watley
Both Jody Watley & Ciara are striking to look at, both have had huge hits, both have subtly pushed the boundaries of R&B & Pop, Jody, a dancer on Soul train was known for her moves in the 80s just as well as Ciara is known as probably the best female dancer of our generation, Jody's singles started to falter with the public as she moved away from her street-smart image into a more high fashion look, Ciara, moved on from her ATL roots to a more Hollywood look, but with "Body Party" & her new album besting her last she might have more staying power than Jody
Pink/Kelly Clarkson/Pat Benetar
This one was a threeway tie, Pink, Kelly & Pat all had strong verses, powerful sing-along choruses & albums filled with karaoke favorites, they all wrote alot of their own hits & paved the way for strong white females in the future to rock out
Lana Del Slay/Belinda Carlisle
Both Belinda & Lana are known for their striking, streamline almost exotic beauty, Both have had history in more rock-infused pop songs, Belinda ofcourse with the Go-Gos & Lana with her many transformations over the years, Belinda's songs after her breakup with the Go-Go's were very Adult Contemporary & Lana seems to be going in the same direction with more adult oriented material
Kesha/Cyndi Lauper
Kesha & Cyndi both have party-girl anthems, have had other hits, wrote a large portion of their songs & have written for others as well, Cyndi started off with a bang & slowly started to dwindle from the pop charts, Kesha seems to have faltered a bit with her new releases, but both Cyndi & Kesha have presence in other areas of the media & are songwriting still
Madonna/Cher
Like Cher in the 80s, Madonna has had hits and will probably continue to have hits here & there, she'll always been known as a polarizing chameleon that helped shape the pop landscape but she's not resonating so much with the younger music consumers
Katy Perry/Paula Abdul
Both Katy & Paula have broken records with one album, both are known for their beauty & capitalizing on it, where Paula excels in dancing Katy falls behind but theres no question Katy has greater vocals than Paula
Beyonce/Tina Turner
Both Beyonce & Tina are huuggeee concert draws, have changed the way the world looks at black beauty & have had hits with their earlier acts & solo, Both known for their shapely bodies & amazing dance moves, no one can electrify a stage like these two, Beyonce has even said her biggest influence is Tina
Rihanna/Whitney Houston
Both Rihanna & Whitney were brought into the industry by an industry big wig, both have very very distinct vocals, both have broken numerous records, and have had number 1s out of the wazoo, but both of their personal issues have become tabloid fare, Both of their images & personas have greatly differed than when they first started out but no question they both are among the most successful women in music
Britney Spears/Janet Jackson
Both Janet & Britney made a name on sexy hits & sexier dance moves, they both have broken records & have numerous top 10 hits on Billboard, They both also have had tumultuous but very private personal lives that the public tries to pry & get a peek into but can't seem to, They both started singing and dancing at very young ages but have grown into beautiful, sexy women
Lady Gaga/Madonna
Both Madonna & Gaga arent the greatest singers or dancers on this list, They both are highly polarizing but they have proved to be amazing businesswomen & learned to work with what they have, There's no other artist right now that more exciting or annoying than Lady Gaga, Like Madonna she writes alot of her hits, is amazing on stage and keeps alot of her personal life private, No question that whether you like her or not, Gaga is a legend in the making
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