Haven’t you heard? Kelly is going to be headlining the vH1 Divas concert – LIVE in New York City.

After five long diva-less years, there’s a new crop of pop stars set to claim, not to mention redefine, the title.Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Adele and Leona Lewisare slated to perform at this year’s VH1 Divas concert. The show, the first since 2004, will take place live on VH1 on September 17.

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According to the press release, more presenters and performers are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the show. As in years past, the show will also benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.

The VH1 Divas series premiered in 1998 with Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion. Subsequent shows included everyone from Donna Summer to Nelly Furtado to Mary J. Blige. The last concert took place in 2004 and featured Patti LaBelle, Jessica Simpson, Debbie Harry and Eve.

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Sounds really exciting! But there’s more, thanks to an email tip:

VH1 is looking for passionate DIVAS fans with unique and interesting stories to tell about how they have been inspired by Divas in their own lives.  They will select 3-5 people (and/or groups) to feature in their upcoming national, on-air, commercial campaign.

If you are:

1. a) A Diva fan, female or male, any ethnicity OR a unique     group of Divas fans (choirs, singing groups, dance teams, sports teams, etc),

2. b) Currently living in NYC or the Tri-State area,

3. c) Passionate about and inspired by Divas in a way that has made a positive impact on your life and with a unique story to tell about it AND

4. d) AVAILABLE FOR A FULL DAY ON AT LEAST ONE OF THE SHOOT DATES:  AUGUST 6, 7, 8 or 9

THEN SEND US YOUR SUBMISSION!!!!!

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 

12PM, MONDAY, JULY 27TH FOR CONSIDERATION.

Please e-mail 2-3 photos of yourself (non-professional only) along with the answers to all below to vh1divascasting@me.com.

1. FULL LEGAL NAME 
   

2. DATE OF BIRTH
   

3. WHERE YOU CURRENTLY LIVE (CITY & STATE)
   

4. CONTACT INFO: PHONE, CELL & E-MAIL
   

5. ANSWER SOME OR ALL OF THESE QUESTIONS IN 100 WORDS OR LESS:

                         a)  What does “Diva” mean to you?

                         b)  How are you obsessed with Divas? 

                         c)  How has a particular Diva’s music or song helped you during a rough time in your life or inspired you to do something incredible?

                         d)How are you a Diva in your own life?

Make sure to email vh1divascasting@me.com soon! The deadline is next Monday! For more information check out their website.