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7 Pop Stars Who Can't Sing - What Do You Think?

August 7th, 2009 9:44am EDT Post a comment

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We play their music constantly, we know them well, we hear their jams everywhere - but why don't we notice they can't really sing? Check out seven pop stars whose voices actually are an offense to the ears.

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Fri Aug 7 2009 10:17:31 By: superblond (

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I agree with all but Madonna. I've always loved her voice. But what's with that American Pie video? Was she dancing? It looked like she was totally f'd up and trying not to fall over! Yuck!

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Fri Aug 7 2009 10:32:25 By: m_arki (

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rihanna and britney aren't that bad but i agree about the rest of them

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Fri Aug 7 2009 11:24:54 By: dede34 (

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miley cyrus duh

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Fri Aug 7 2009 13:00:05 By: grogy813 (

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I agree with them all except I don't think that rhianna and ciara are bad, it's thier songs that are more annoying. And britney def deserves to be there cuz even if her voice was ok, she NEVER sings live, so automatically you know that she's hiding something

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Fri Aug 7 2009 13:49:42 By: sanane77 (

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Rihanna sings very well!...

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Fri Aug 7 2009 15:09:08 By: LisaLaggrrr (

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I think that Rihanna is actually a good singer with a unique voice, she seemed to be having an off night, but even then it was better than lip-syncing!

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Fri Aug 7 2009 15:09:59 By: LisaLaggrrr (

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Oh, and I think Madonna can sing too. I never understood why people say that about her. Her voice is undoubtedly her's!

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Fri Aug 7 2009 15:17:03 By: Twilightgirl11 (

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i dont care if they r fixed up by computers i just love any type of music so go brittney and madona and rihanna

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Fri Aug 7 2009 16:04:18 By: 2 cute 4 words (

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oh wat ev! i think that rihanna,keri hilson & britney can sing veri well.i like rihanna & keri hilsons voice!

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Fri Aug 7 2009 16:30:47 By: TheJoker (

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You missed out Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas.

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Fri Aug 7 2009 16:39:58 By: Qu33N Of H3aRTsZ (

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i disagree....

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Fri Aug 7 2009 17:03:47 By: crazyb1 (

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If they actually sang then nobody would like the music. This is what popular music is. All the computer stuff. Jessica Simpson can actually sing and nobody likes it.

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Fri Aug 7 2009 18:36:24 By: ilovehottjonas (

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i dont really no i was just scrolling down and down and down lol

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Fri Aug 7 2009 19:59:39 By: Mrs Danger (

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Sorry but i think that all of them can sing especially britney spears so yall need to quit hatin cuz yall cant sing.
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Fri Aug 7 2009 21:19:30 By: Jackneeva (

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Ciara definitlly CAN'T sing

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Fri Aug 7 2009 21:32:35 By: Dezi (

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im with danger cuz like duh they were all young when they started and so they had to be proven that they could sing back then

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Fri Aug 7 2009 22:40:29 By: d0nt _j0ck_my_shet (

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is u serious u cant be cus dis list is bogus dese ppl can really sing especially keri hilson

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Fri Aug 7 2009 23:09:09 By: ipsofacto (

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I certainly agree with Jihan. Not
one of them is a real singer and
to hear the fans of them shriek
and carry on you would think they
were listening to the greatest
singers on earth. They are not
and never should be called talented
or have a good voice.
Entertain with their antics, maybe but that's all.

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Sat Aug 8 2009 01:16:03 By: nangira (

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wat u sayin???? rihanna can sing. get that outta there!WAT?? dont be hatin on a sista

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Sat Aug 8 2009 01:21:04 By: nicerack (

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Kanye and Brit def belong on that list but I dont agree with the rest. Where the hell is Gaga's name?!

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Sat Aug 8 2009 11:39:36 By: Sodge1971 (

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I'll give you everyone of them except Rihanna. She can hold a note. Why are Akon or Jessica Simpson not listed.

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Sat Aug 8 2009 17:47:26 By: Phoenix 009 (

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KERI,CIARA N KANYE CAN SING...N I AGREE WIF DA REST F 'EM.BRITNEY'S VOICE IS WACK N RIHANNA SINGS OFF KEY ON STAGE WIF INSTRUMENTALS...

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Sat Aug 8 2009 23:56:02 By: nishababy4 (

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i agree that none of them could sing! you forgot to add miley cyrus to the mix though. her voice is horrible. and also keyshia cole....take a close listen to her voice in her 1st album. jennifer lopez also cannot sing. all three of them along with those listed all use the magic of the studio to have that illusion of knowing how to sing but they can't

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Sun Aug 9 2009 18:55:03 By: Darriniswright (

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Oh my God! Dear writer,how could u do this article on pop stars who cant sing without mentioning Jennifer Lopez. She just samples hip hop beats and sings over them with this squeaky not so confident howl.

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Sun Aug 9 2009 21:04:11 By: red hot (

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i fine rihanna can't sing but the rest can sing very well

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Sun Aug 9 2009 21:23:07 By: COOKIE930 (

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I NEVA THOUGHT RIHANNA CAN SING NEVA NEVA

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Sun Aug 9 2009 22:34:34 By: b_oliver36 (

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I like Keri Hilson's voice, seeing that is the only person who I listen to on the list. Kanye and Cassie definitely can't sing, but the others have their moments.

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Sun Aug 9 2009 23:11:30 By: roe84 (

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i think every body but keri hilson & kanye west, ciera can sing so f;#k u hater

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Mon Aug 10 2009 01:51:03 By: lemonquat (

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I'm surprised you didn't put Katy Perry. She opened for YouTube Live. Her voice reminds me vaguely of the sound (and smell) of puking the first time I ever had a hangover.

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Mon Aug 10 2009 04:40:51 By: PECANCJ10 (

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You're right. I listened to Keri Hilson's CD and she sounds good but then she doesn't sound that great live. Rihanna has a voice that's only good for fast songs. Madonna is amazing cuz she isn't a great singer but she is great at marketing herself. Kanye can't sing but I still really like Lovelockdown. Brit is terrible but pretty. I would add Miley Cyrus and all those other Disney girls, no one of them can sing. Also the Jonas Brothers are awful. They are just attractive but can't sing at all. Taylor Swift can't sing either. Here's a list of women who can sing: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Monica, Carrie Underwood, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele, Adele, Keyshia Coles Mariah Carey, Jordin Sparks and Jennifer Hudson.

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Mon Aug 10 2009 09:19:59 By: lovetheweasel (

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didnt need to read this, or have listened to any of these peoples songs, to know this article is dead on

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Mon Aug 10 2009 16:12:34 By: rockstarmike (

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madonna is not a bad singer britney is good too

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Mon Aug 10 2009 22:17:51 By: annamomma07 (

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I completely agree. noone of them can sing. the only thing most of them have is dancing skills.

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Wed Sep 2 2009 16:48:50 By: ciara fann (

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ummm i dont know what this is but ciara can sing this hate X@@##! web site ciara better then everybody out there .what about cheap wig beyonce she a big X@@##! copy cat

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Thu Sep 17 2009 20:04:56 By: Anonymous User
I couldnt agree anymore with this article

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Thu Oct 1 2009 18:45:40 By: Anonymous User
ciara and i hate to admit it rihana can sing! and whoever said keyshia cole can't sing needs to stfu! and miley cyrus sucks az and donkey balls so whatevr dumb lil girl said she can sing needs to GET OUT and kick rocks

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Mon Oct 5 2009 11:21:36 By: Anonymous User
I disagree with Ciara can't sing, because most of the time shes dancing REALLY hardcore and try to sing, and she runs out of breath. She's had alot of great vocal moments however.

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Thu Oct 15 2009 12:42:09 By: Anonymous User
I agree with all of those, but Madonna can definitely sing. I love her voice. I used to think she wasn't the best singer and was a great entertainer and dancer, but she has sang beautifully on so many songs. Have you seen Evita? Ray of Light? Something To Remember? If not, you all should listen to the songs on that album and it shows she has a great voice. Definitely not Mariah, Whitney or Celine, but that's okay. I like Madonna's attitude, style and irresistable classic dance pop songs. People never give her enough credit for anything.

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Thu Oct 15 2009 12:45:09 By: Anonymous User
Madonna may not be able to belt a song out, but the style of music she does totally suits her voice. I've heard her do teeny pop, power pop, jazz, dance, X@@##!, hip/hop, r&b, musical, electronica...everything and her voice is very versatile. Plus she writes her own music, so that has to count for something. But if you include Madonna on a list of singers who can't sing then you have to include Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez.

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Sat Oct 24 2009 10:55:57 By: Anonymous User
Jennifer Hudson has a truly annoying voice, she goes flat constantly, and sounds like a man. I have been recording the human voice for pop albums for 15 years, and I am glad I have not worked with her. Every time she sings live, I am shocked at the applause and the awards! If you like Britney because she is hot, and thats why you like here, then fine. But whats the deal with Jennifer Hudson? Fantasia has an amazing voice, and sounds very gospel. Jennifer sounds like the kind of gospel singer that should only sing in church, where people are more forgiving.

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Fri Oct 30 2009 00:38:42 By: Anonymous User
Britney used to have an amazing voice!

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Wed Dec 2 2009 02:13:25 By: Anonymous User
Miley can't sing either.

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