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...merit such a serious outcry—and certainly not such a strong response from the FCC. At a moment when there are serious concerns regarding America’s media—such as the ever-troubling problem of deregulation and increasing conglomeration—a fading diva??s bad attempt to generate publicity should not be the FCC’s primary concern...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Blinding Breast | 2/10/2004 | See Source »

...many Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade float rides through Herald Square with unfashionable earmuffs, chapped lips, fake smile, beauty-pageant wave and a runny nose from the cold is enough to permanently ruin a pop diva??s persona—as I have known no diva to benefit from lip-synching in sub zero Manhattan temperatures while accompanied by nerdy high school band and dance team. Nevertheless, stars seem undeterred by the volatility of the holiday consumer base as they continue to market themselves better than most toys on shelves (unless of courses they are promoting...

Author: By Lisa M. Puskarcik, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Bubblegum Machine | 11/7/2003 | See Source »

...only have wide ranges of interest but also often outside musical careers”—for example, famed classical pianist and Robinson Professor of Music Robert D. Levin ’68. However, this makes for anything but the stereotypical “diva?? atmosphere assumed to pervade music departments. According to Kelly, “though we have many programs which could ignore each other, we rejoice in each others’ differences and accomplishments...

Author: By Anne K. Kofol and Rebecca M. Milzoff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: A Department by Any Other Name | 11/29/2001 | See Source »

...came upon Diva, the Indian Bistro. Diva??the name conjures up images of a sexy siren. We wondered if the restaurant would resemble her name: sassy and high-profile with too much attitude and too little substance. She was certainly attractive, bejeweled in regal hues of deep orange, red and purple. Her style was ethnic exotic with a modern twist, her featured adornments were sultry lantern-like chandeliers draped with folds of white cloth. Lined with gleaming martini and wine glasses, a curvaceous bar swooped and hugged one side. Yet despite the striking and charismatic presence...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out: A Diva in Davis | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

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