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[Ryan.]

I thought it was time for another general discussion topic following the "instrumental choruses" one last month. Basically, I find there to be always an ongoing debate regarding who are the biggest "pop girls" or on what level some of the biggest popstars are deemed to be.

If I were to rank today's popstars on certain levels right now I would go for something like:

Level 1: Rihanna
Level 2: Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift
Level 3: Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Pink
Level 4: Demi Lovato, Iggy Azalea, Madonna, Selena Gomez

I'd put Rihanna as the biggest popstar in the world just because she seems to create incredible hype and success with every lead single and while she isn't as big as she once was around the 'Loud' era in particular, I feel like while Katy would probably have been on the same level during the 'Teenage Dream' era, she does seem to be losing a little bit of popularity. So that's why I've put her on the second level along with Beyoncé who I feel doesn't quite have the same overall impact at the moment to put her on par with Rihanna even though I can't quite explain it considering how successful her surprise album was. Then Miley and Taylor are both on their way up, Miley obviously had huge impact with the first 2 singles from 'Bangerz' but we'll have to wait and see if she can have the success again to put her on the top level. Then Taylor is also having the most worldwide success she's ever had right now, and I think if the '1989' era continues to be as successful as it has started off then Taylor could definitely become a top level popstar.

Moving onto Level 3, first we've got the likes of Britney and Gaga who have massive fanbases but have recently become less successful. Obviously if this was an all-time rank then Britney would definitely be a top level popstar but right this minute, she isn't on the same level as a few above her. Pink has always been underrated but at this minute she's doing her collaborative album that is unlikely to be as successful as her pop albums - during 'The Truth About Love' though I would've put her on level 2. Then Ariana Grande is obviously being very successful at the moment, more so than Demi and Selena, but time will tell if she will ever match 'Problem' again and move up a level. Then as I mentioned I have Demi and Selena on level 4 who are very successful with new releases due to their fanbases but have yet to take their success to the same level as those above her but are always consistent sellers worldwide. Finally also on level 4 I have Iggy who has had massive success this year, but to me she doesn't quite feel as big as Ariana yet due to her album sales. Then Madonna's last era seemed to be less successful than recent eras from Britney and Gaga, so that's why I've put her on a lower level than them at this moment in time. Obviously there are many others as well but I can't think of anyone else!

Obviously people are going to rank popstars based on different reasons, but I'm interested to see how you would rank today's popstars based on what the situation is right now. Feel free to do the same with male popstars and groups as well!