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A pop star is the word that describes a musician who writes and performs pop music. Pop music emerged in the 1950s in the UK and the US and is often associated with the emergence of  youth culture. It often follows a formula; it is typified by a simple rhythm, catchy lyrics, and usually a bright, upbeat tone. Pop music produces the most hit songs, meaning that it is the genre that makes the most money. It is often considered mainstream and as the most popular form of music. There are pop groups like One Direction and Little Mix, and also individual pop stars, like Taylor Swift and Rihanna.

How do you become a pop star?

Become a pop star by learning new instruments and songs, practicing singing, and getting yourself noticed locally. Be persistent as transforming into a pop star does not happen overnight. Part of becoming a pop star includes being wholesome, having a unique voice, being a talented dancer, being open to criticism, having confidence, be willing to work hard, and having an appealing look.

Who were the first pop stars?

The first pop stars emerged in the 1930s and 1940s. These were Bing Crosby who sold millions of records and Frank Sinatra who is considered by many the first modern pop star. They both were from the United States. In Britain, Al Bowlly is considered the first pop star. These first pop stars recorded and performed with orchestras in the music genre that was popular. There were other vocal groups like The Mills Brothers and The Ink Spots who set a precedent for other aspiring artists at the time.

Who is the richest pop star in the world?

Rihanna, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, was named the richest pop star in the world in 2019. She has a fortune that is larger than Madonna’s, Celine Dion’s, and Beyonce’s. Rihanna is only 31 years old and has a worth of $600 million according to Forbes. Rihanna did not only earn her wealth from her music, but she also has a partnership with LVMH, her own lingerie line (Savage x Fenty), and cosmetics company (Fenty Beauty).

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6’0” | 1.83 m
March 18, 1979
Adam Levine
183.000
1979.00
320000
GUIDE
3D
Adam Levine
Adele
522000
5’9” | 1.75 m
May 5, 1988
Adele
175.000
1988.00
522000
GUIDE
3D
Adele
5’3” | 1.60 m
September 14, 1983
Amy Winehouse
160.000
1983.00
207000
GUIDE
3D
Amy Winehouse
5’0” | 1.52 m
June 26, 1993
Ariana Grande
152.000
1993.00
1850000
GUIDE
3D
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
847000
5’7” | 1.70 m
September 4, 1981
Beyoncé
170.000
1981.00
847000
GUIDE
3D
Beyoncé
5’3” | 1.60 m
December 18, 2001
Billie Eilish
160.000
2001.00
3500000
GUIDE
3D
Billie Eilish
5’4” | 1.63 m
December 2, 1981
Britney Spears
163.000
1981.00
936000
GUIDE
3D
Britney Spears
5’5” | 1.65 m
October 8, 1985
Bruno Mars
165.000
1985.00
562000
GUIDE
3D
Bruno Mars
Cher
428000
5’9” | 1.75 m
May 20, 1946
Cher
175.000
1946.00
428000
GUIDE
3D
Cher
5’2" | 1.57 m
December 18, 1980
Christina Aguilera
157.000
1980.00
217000
GUIDE
3D
Christina Aguilera
5’10” | 1.78 m
January 8, 1947
David Bowie
178.000
1947.00
436000
GUIDE
3D
David Bowie
Dua Lipa
883000
5’8” | 1.73 m
August 22, 1995
Dua Lipa
173.000
1995.00
883000
GUIDE
3D
Dua Lipa
5’8” | 1.73 m
March 25, 1947
Elton John
173.000
1947.00
340000
GUIDE
3D
Elton John
6’0” | 1.83 m
January 8, 1935
Elvis Presley
183.000
1935.00
381000
GUIDE
3D
Elvis Presley
6’0” | 1.83 m
June 25, 1963
George Michael
183.000
1963.00
245000
GUIDE
3D
George Michael
5’6” | 1.68 m
October 3, 1969
Gwen Stefani
168.000
1969.00
411000
GUIDE
3D
Gwen Stefani
5’11” | 1.80 m
February 1, 1994
Harry Styles
180.000
1994.00
1100000
GUIDE
3D
Harry Styles
5’5” | 1.65 m
July 24, 1969
Jennifer Lopez
165.000
1969.00
408000
GUIDE
3D
Jennifer Lopez
JoJo Siwa
399000
5’9” | 1.75 m
May 19, 2003
JoJo Siwa
175.000
2003.00
399000
GUIDE
3D
JoJo Siwa
5’9” | 1.75 m
March 1, 1994
Justin Bieber
175.000
1994.00
942000
GUIDE
3D
Justin Bieber
6’1” | 1.85 m
January 31, 1981
Justin Timberlake
185.000
1981.00
472000
GUIDE
3D
Justin Timberlake
5’7” | 1.70 m
October 25, 1984
Katy Perry
170.000
1984.00
809000
GUIDE
3D
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
819000
5’1” | 1.55 m
March 28, 1986
Lady Gaga
155.000
1986.00
819000
GUIDE
3D
Lady Gaga
Lizzo
244000
5’10” | 1.78 m
April 27, 1988
Lizzo
178.000
1988.00
244000
GUIDE
3D
Lizzo
Madonna
371000
5’5” | 1.65 m
August 16, 1958
Madonna
165.000
1958.00
371000
GUIDE
3D
Madonna
5’9” | 1.75 m
August 29, 1958
Michael Jackson
175.000
1958.00
645000
GUIDE
3D
Michael Jackson
5’5” | 1.65 m
November 23, 1992
Miley Cyrus
165.000
1992.00
848000
GUIDE
3D
Miley Cyrus
5’5” | 1.65 m
February 20, 2003
Olivia Rodrigo
165.000
2003.00
393000
GUIDE
3D
Olivia Rodrigo
P!nk
161000
5’4” | 1.63 m
September 8, 1979
P!nk
163.000
1979.00
161000
GUIDE
3D
P!nk
Prince
2000000
5’2" | 1.57 m
June 7, 1958
Prince
157.000
1958.00
2000000
GUIDE
3D
Prince
Rihanna
834000
5’8” | 1.73 m
February 20, 1988
Rihanna
173.000
1988.00
834000
GUIDE
3D
Rihanna
Shakira
297000
5’2" | 1.57 m
February 2, 1977
Shakira
157.000
1977.00
297000
GUIDE
3D
Shakira
6’2” | 1.88 m
August 8, 1998
Shawn Mendes
188.000
1998.00
592000
GUIDE
3D
Shawn Mendes
5’10” | 1.78 m
December 13, 1989
Taylor Swift
178.000
1989.00
1900000
GUIDE
3D
Taylor Swift
5’8” | 1.73 m
February 16, 1990
The Weeknd
173.000
1990.00
490000
GUIDE
3D
The Weeknd
Lizzo
Scaled height comparison illustrations of Lizzo in relation to other musicians

Lizzo is an American musician and all-round iconic woman. She released her first EP in 2016 but it was her 2019 album Cuz I love You which rocketed her to global fame. Her song Truth Hurts became a sleeper hit which topped the US Billboard charts two years after its release. Her other top hits include Boys, Good As Hell, and Juice.  Lizzo is known for her varied musical style which incorporates RnB, Hip Hop, Funk and Soul. She is also an actress and appeared in 2019 film, Hustlers, alongside Jennifer Lopez. She is a classically trained flute player.

Lizzo has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Lizzo labeled with overall height
Lizzo is an American musician and all-round iconic woman. She released her first EP in 2016 but it was her 2019 album Cuz I love You which rocketed her to global fame. Her song Truth Hurts became a sleeper hit which topped the US Billboard charts two years after its release.

Lizzo has a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Set of dimensioned drawings of Lizzo labeled with overall height
Lizzo
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5’10” | 1.78 m
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Years Active: 2010-present

Given Name
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
Birthday
April 27, 1988

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Lizzo elevations (assorted), performing

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David Bowie
Size comparison drawings of David Bowie comparing the heights of other related musicians

David Bowie, our Starman waiting in the sky, is one of the most popular and influential British musicians of all time. He began his career in the 1960s, but he is most synonymous with his connection to 1970s glam rock and his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. David Bowie reinvented performance by experimenting with art, fashion and movement and incorporating it into his music. His fashion looks have become iconic. Some of his most famous hits include Starman, Under Pressure and Let’s Dance. David Bowie died in 2016. There is a shrine to him in Brixton, South London, where he was born.

David Bowie had a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of David Bowie with height measurements
David Bowie, our Starman waiting in the sky, is one of the most popular and influential British musicians of all time. He began his career in the 1960s, but he is most synonymous with his connection to 1970s glam rock and his alter-ego Ziggy Stardust. David Bowie reinvented performance art.

David Bowie had a height of 5’10” (1.78 m).

Dimensioned elevation drawings of David Bowie with height measurements
David Bowie
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Years Active: 1962-2016

Death: January 10, 2016 (69)

Given Name
David Robert Jones
Birthday
January 8, 1947

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David Bowie elevations (assorted), performing

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Gwen Stefani
Height comparison diagram of Gwen Stefani compared to other musicians

Gwen Stefani is an American singer, songwriter and entertainer. She rose to fame during the 1990s as part of the band No Doubt, who became one of the defining bands of the era. Their songs included Don’t Speak, Just a Girl and It’s My Life. Gwen Stefani is known for her distinctive style; her bleached blonde hair, bright red lips and punk pop fashion. Gwen Stefani released her solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby in 2004 which was a commercial and critical success. Hollaback Girl reached number 1 on the US Billboard chart and was also the first song to be sold via download one million times.

Gwen Stefani has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Gwen Stefani with overall height
Gwen Stefani is an American singer, songwriter and entertainer. She rose to fame during the 1990s as part of the band No Doubt, who became one of the defining bands of the era. Their songs included Don’t Speak, Just a Girl and It’s My Life. Gwen Stefani is known for her distinctive punk style.

Gwen Stefani has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Collection of elevation drawings of Gwen Stefani with overall height
Gwen Stefani
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5’6” | 1.68 m
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Years Active: 1986-present

Given Name
Gwen Renée Stefani
Birthday
October 3, 1969

Drawings include:
Gwen Stefani elevations (assorted), performing

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Justin Timberlake
Collection of drawings of Justin Timberlake measured with overall height

Justin Timberlake is an American musical artist. He was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and began his career as a child, when he appeared on television talent show The Mickey-Mouse Club, alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Justin joined boyband NSync in the late 1990s which became on of the most popular boybands of the time. He then went on to launch his solo career in 2002 with the release of a solo RnB album entitled Justified. Justin has sold over 32 million albums worldwide and won numerous accolades including ten Grammy awards. He is married to actress Jessica Biel.

Justin Timberlake has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Outlined silhouette drawings of Justin Timberlake in a variety of poses
Justin Timberlake is an American musical artist. His career began as a child, on The Mickey-Mouse Club, before leading the boyband NSync in the late 1990s which became on of the most popular boybands of the time. He then went on to launch his solo career in 2002.

Justin Timberlake has a height of 6’1” (1.85 m).

Outlined silhouette drawings of Justin Timberlake in a variety of poses
Justin Timberlake
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6’1” | 1.85 m
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Years Active: 1992–present

Given Name
Justin Randall Timberlake
Birthday
January 31, 1981

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Justin Timberlake front (formal; standing), side (dancing), front (dancing)

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Ariana Grande
Dimensioned height drawings of Ariana Grande in assorted standing and performing postures

Ariana Grande is an American musician. She was born in Florida, in 1993, and began her career in the Broadway musical, 13. She signed a recording contract with Republic Records in 2011 at the age of sixteen. She has released several best-selling albums, and top ten singles, including the songs ‘Thank U, Next’, ‘Bad To You’, and ‘Got Her Own’. She has won numerous accolades including one Grammy. She is known for her wide vocal range and has often been compared to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. She is an outspoken supporter of womens and LGBTQ rights.

Ariana Grande has a height of 5’0” (1.52 m).

Ariana Grande is an American musician born in Florida, in 1993, and began her career in the Broadway musical, 13. She signed a recording contract in 2011 at the age of sixteen and has released several best-selling albums, and top ten singles. She is an outspoken supporter of womens and LGBTQ rights.

Ariana Grande has a height of 5’0” (1.52 m).

Ariana Grande
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5’0” | 1.52 m
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Years Active: 2008-present

Given Name
Ariana Grande-Butera
Birthday
June 26, 1993

Drawings include:
Ariana Grande standing (front), performing (front pose), performing (singing)

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