Hottest music divas

The dictionary defines 'diva' as simply a goddess. All of these women qualify as pop music goddesses. Here are the top pop music divas of all time... Stocks may tumble and fortunes may fall, but Lady Gaga's hotness, it seems is eternal. The pop diva is sexy and always in news for her controversial acts time and again. (Photo/AFP Relaxnews)

Mariah Carey: An American hip-hop, pop singer and a song-writer, Mariah Carey was named the best-selling female pop artist of the millennium at the 2000 World Music Awards.Her insane range of voice and the beautiful lyrics of her songs have given her immense mass appeal! (Getty Images/Scott Barbour)

Janet Jackson: She has everything that a man can desire for. Apart from being a singer, songwriter, dancer and an actress, she has got those seductive looks to woo her fans. Janet's Rhythm Nation 1814, and Black Cat are her most famous albums. (REUTERS/Kimberly White)

Christina Aguilera: American singer and a song-writer believes, that motherhood won't stop her career. Known for her saucy attitude and perfect curves, Christina, started her career after her debut album ''Christina Aguilera' in 1999. (AGENCIES)

Nelly Furtado: Nelly is a Grammy and BRIT award winning Canadian singer. The sexy lass is a single mother to daughter Nevis. The singer had once turned down US$ 500,000 to pose unclothed in Playboy. (Getty Images/MJ Kim)

Beyonce: She rose to fame as the lead singer of the R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, the world's best-selling female group of all time. Beyonce, now married to long time beau, rapper Jay-Z still has her career going great guns.Her latest album 'I AM...' had done stupendously well. (Getty Images/Dave Hogan)

Madonna: This American pop dancer and singer makes fans go weak in their knees with her magnetic charm. The 'Like a virgin' star is a real trendsetter.  (AGENCIES)

Kylie Minogue: She is one of the world's most successful female music artists. She has been voted as the sexiest pop pin up in the world by channel 'VH1'. In 2003 Kylie's lingerie range, 'Love Kylie', was launched in the UK. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Jessica Simpson: This irresistible star has taken the music industry by storm. A talented artist with universal appeal, she has become an international star and shows no signs of slowing down. (AGENCIES)

Shakira: With her long wavy tresses and hip gyrations, she has created a niche in Hollywood. Shakira's debut album was 'Magia'. Her number 'Hips Don't Lie' featuring Wyclef was a remarkable success, with people singing the song and trying to copy her absolutely seductive moves!  (AGENCIES)

Ashlee Simpson: Ashlee, who is the younger sister of Jessica Simpson, is a sensation in the music world. She has seven tattoos, a star on one wrist, two cherries on her ankle, the word 'love' on her other wrist, the number '3' added to one wrist and a large peony flower on one wrist. (AGENCIES)

Alicia Keys: An American R&B musician and film actress, Alicia has won numerous awards, including eleven Grammy Awards and eleven Billboard Music Awards. This talented artist can play a variety of instruments and has also penned a vast majority of her songs. (AGENCIES)

Jennifer Lopez: JLo is an American actress and singer. She is the richest person of Latin American descent in Hollywood according to Forbes and the most influential Hispanic. After a string of high-profile relationships with Ojani Noa, Chris Judd, Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, she tied the knot with singer Marc Anthony. (Getty Images/Carlos Alvarez)

Amy Winehouse: She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including soul, jazz and R&B. Amy's battle with substance abuse and erratic behaviour has been the subject of much media attention. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Fergie: A vocalist for the hip hop/pop group the Black Eyed Peas, Fergie was featured on Maxim's Hot 100 Women of 2006. Her song 'My Humps' was a major hit among her fans where she jigged sexily moving her butt and showcasing her curves. (AGENCIES)

Britney Spears: Britney Spears arrested world wide attention when she came up with her debut album, 'Baby One More Time' in 1999. Today, a shadow of her past, she still manages to garner attention.  (AFP/Kevin Winter)

Tata Young: A Thai American singer, Tata remains one of the most popular performers in Thailand and is a perennial 'favourite' pick by magazines and music-video channels. She was criticised by older Thais, on one of her concerts for just showing off her assets. (AGENCIES)