New York: ‘VH1 Divas’ caught dance fever at the L.A. Shrine Auditorium
Sunday night for a live concert. The star-studded affair incorporated
performances from today's biggest hits and dance classics by host Adam Lambert,
Ciara , Miley Cyrus , Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland, Jordin Sparks, and was
accompanied by House DJ Havana Brown.
The evening included an incredible line-up of performers
ready to shake their groove thing for a good cause, including Natasha Bedingfield , Kelly Clarkson, Ledisi,
Melanie Fiona,
VH1 "You Oughta Know" Artist Metric, Paloma Faith,
Pitbull, Iggy Azalea, and Bootsy Collins.
Special appearances by L.A. Reid, Amber Riley, Ellie Kemper, Elisha
Cuthbert, Kat Graham, Kelly Osbourne, NeNe Leakes, Stacy Keibler, Jenna Dewan
Tatum, Brandy, Paula Abdul, Sheila E. and La La Anthony rounded out the
disco-themed night.
Adam Lambert kicked off the night with a cabaret themed
"Let's Dance," followed by a special introduction to Kelly Clarkson's
latest single "Catch My Breath." With a genuinely enthusiastic Kelly
Osbourne introducing one of her favorite groups "Blondie," VH1 You
Oughta Know artist Metric brought the house down with their rendition of
"Heart of Glass." Donning a studded jacket and rocker attitude, Miley
Cyrus commanded the room with her vivacious delivery of "Rebel Yell"
by rock god Billy Idol.
Newly inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, diva
legend Donna Summer created some of the biggest dance hits guaranteed to get
the crowd going. Kelly Rowland, Adam Lambert, and Keri Hilson paid tribute to
one of the greats with a musical medley of "I Feel The Love,"
"Bad Girls," "She Works Hard The Money," "Love To Love
You Baby," "Hot Stuff," and "Last Dance." An emotional
Brandy introduced Jordin Sparks, Ledisi and Melanie Fiona for a power-driven
tribute to the late Whitney Houston. The trio dazzled with an electric
performance of "I'm Every Woman," "I Wanna Dance With
Somebody," "It's Not Right,
But It's Okay," and "How Will I Know."
After two hours of non-stop dancing and entertainment,
Pitbull closed the show in style with his hit "Don't Stop The Party,"
leaving the night on a high note.