Divas: Blaze Starr
Blaze Starr (1932-2015) was an American stripper and burlesque star whose big stage presence and innovative use of props earned her the nickname “The Hottest Blaze in Burlesque.” She was also known fo...
14 Tammi 20255min
Divas: Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton (1947-1979) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1975 hit song “Lovin' You.” From an early age, Riperton captivated audiences with her extraordinary five-octave vocal range ...
13 Tammi 20256min
Divas: Leona Helmsley
Leona Helmsley (1920-2007) was a real estate agent turned mogul after marrying Harry Helmsley. Leona served as the head and face of the Helmsley hotel empire, and her unapologetic wealth and antics ea...
10 Tammi 20257min
Divas: Ruan Lingyu
Ruan Lingyu (1910-1935) was a Chinese silent film actress known as the “Greta Garbo of China.” Considered one of the most prominent film stars of the 1930s, her roles, exceptional acting, and her suic...
9 Tammi 20257min
Divas: Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was an American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood. She first gained notoriety for her appearance in the 1946 film noir “The Killers.” For Further Reading: The Wild Li...
8 Tammi 20257min
Divas: Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor (1966-2023) was a singer and activist who reached peak popularity in the 1990s. She is best remembered for her cover of Prince's “Nothing Compares 2 U” and for ripping up a photo of Po...
7 Tammi 20255min
Divas: Anita O'Day
Anita O'Day (1919-2006) was an Irish-American jazz singer known for her distinct and agile voice, and for her vices. She was dubbed the “Jezebel of Jazz,” and had a successful musical career that span...
6 Tammi 20255min
Divas: Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren (1934 - present) is an Italian actress and sex symbol with a career spanning more than 70 years. She is widely considered to be one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age o...
3 Tammi 20255min
